WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/13/AR2010111303504.html Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo expands his field By Rick Maese Washington Post Staff Writer Saturday, November 13, 2010; 11:57 PM Brian Orakpo is getting ready for his close-up. His makeup artist for the afternoon, Trish Martinez, goes with CARGO blu-ray around his eyes, Make Up For Ever on his cheeks and Burt's Bees on his lips. But the final touch for the day's photo shoot is the most important - the milk moustache, for which she opens a small carton of Greek yogurt and dabs it on Orakpo's upper lip. "Me being naive, I thought it was actual milk they use," says the Washington Redskins' talented linebacker. Orakpo's emergence as a dangerous pass rusher came last season, when he tallied 11 sacks as a rookie and earned a spot in the Pro Bowl. Now in his second year, Orakpo has seven sacks through eight games and is on pace to surpass last year's total. He's trying to take full advantage of his football success by capitalizing away from the field. Orakpo and Creative Artists Agency, which represents him on and off the field, have been methodical and deliberate in their marketing approach. CAA encourages its clients to focus on football during their rookie seasons. If they thrive on the field, year two is the time to spread their wings away from it. It's a similar approach that CAA uses for most of its young stars, from Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons to rookie Sam Bradford of the St. Louis Rams. "I think you have to be careful going into year one," says Howard Skall, Orakpo's marketing agent with CAA. "Even if you have a guy who went high in the draft and played at a national school like Rak did, you also want to have them established in the local marketplace. You don't want them out there too much before they've ever set foot on the field." [/Quote] Click here for more This is a very good impactful article about the man who's become the face of the franchise... I have to get an Orakpo jersey now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Great story, but I don't see a world of difference between this and Devin Thomas appearing in a music video. I understand the main difference lies with the performance on the field, but for the sake of consistency it should be noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 Great story, but I don't see a world of difference between this and Devin Thomas appearing in a music video. I understand the main difference lies with the performance on the field, but for the sake of consistency it should be noted. Are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralStonewallTaylor Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Are you serious? My thoughts exactly. Orakpo and Devin Thomas? Wow bro...one of the worst comparisons I've ever heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGreen28 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Rak vs. DT. One performed on the field. One did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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