Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Click Link for Full Article http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/sep/11/redskins-orakpo-no-regular-rookie/ SUGAR LAND' date=' TexasGloria Orakpo already could see signs her eldest son was on the way to success. He was thriving athletically and academically and adept at avoiding some of the trouble entering the family's neighborhood in southwest Houston. But 13-year-old kids want what other 13-year-old kids have, and Brian Orakpo was no different. He wanted Nike's latest sneaker. Problem was, Orakpo already had advanced to men's-size shoes, which meant that while his friends' parents were paying $89, his own parents had to cough up $169. "I was wearing old-fashioned, busted shoes," he said. "I wanted to step my game up." Orakpo pleaded with his mom for the money. "He really begged, and I said, 'No, not this time,' " Mrs. Orakpo said. Hours later, she returned home from her job as a caseworker for Harris County Children's Protective Services and Brian handed her $80. In one day, he had mowed four lawns for $20 apiece. He got the shoes.[/quote'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Can't wait til Sunday!!! Rak will get his first sack, and the Redskins first sack of the 2009 season THIS sunday against the Giants. Count on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy4545 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Very nice article. Rak has the heart of a champion. He's gonna get his shoes this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazzaro703 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm probably late to the party but i didn't know until that article that Orakpo's highschool team was The Redskins. It was just meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm probably late to the party but i didn't know until that article that Orakpo's highschool team was The Redskins. It was just meant to be. Yeah, I remember hearing him mention that prior to the draft, I think, during the combine maybe. Regardless, that was a very good read, and his work ethic is evident. I hope it all pays off for Orakpo and the Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zazzaro703 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Yeah, I remember hearing him mention that prior to the draft, I think, during the combine maybe.Regardless, that was a very good read, and his work ethic is evident. I hope it all pays off for Orakpo and the Redskins. A fantastic read. Along with the Redskins.com artlicle how can you not be excited about Orakpo? I think the most important person on our D this year will be Andre Carter though. With Big Al and Orakpo coming from one side, all the attention will be over there and Carter SHOULD be able to light it up this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 SUGAR LAND, TEXAS lol. Ok, back to Orakpo, I hope he's great for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulRebel Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm probably late to the party but i didn't know until that article that Orakpo's highschool team was The Redskins. It was just meant to be. Yep, and since he was from Houston, he Hated dallas!!!! :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmet959 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 small story, but its a snippet of a personality... and it sounds like he works for his own success, even when he was younger, you cannot argue with that plus, you have to love he was a redskin in high school! :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkypoo Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Rak is going to have a lot more opportunities to get a lot more shoes. Go get them shoes, Rak. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Even Blache, who generally has no use for rookies, has been impressed. "[The Giants] might be surprised by what they see from him," he said Thursday. "I have no reservations about starting him. As far as having rookies start, I don't look at him as a regular rookie." Translation: Blache loves Orakpo more than a stripper. "But I don't fall in love with rookies. You're better to fall in love with a stripper than a rookie, because they'll break your heart. They really will." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboomking Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Might be tough for Orakpo to get his first sack this week. I think the Giants will really be a run first team this year with their receiver corps. They also have an excellent line. Hopefully we jump out to a big lead and he has lots of opportunities to rush the passer . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 Man I was so pumped when we drafted him I was jumping around my living room haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I thought LL was a can't-miss player and person for us, and he's been a solid player, and by some reports, a rather lazy person, but orakpo, I'd be shocked if he didn't develop into a flat out star, and a man whom kids can look up to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGREENHULK Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 How did this guy fall to 13!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad we got this kid he is going to take our D to the next level...not just this year but for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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