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#17 Ronnie AmadiDefensive backSophomore, 5-11, 185 lbs. Alief, Texas Hastings HS Major: Economics Stats |
Career Overview/Notes
Brings impressive speed and cover skills to the Jayhawk defensive secondary ... Listed No. 2 on the depth chart at right and left cornerback positions throughout the fall ... Made good progress in his play last fall ... An excellent athlete with a lot of potential ... Note: Lived six years in Nigeria ... Twin brother of Donnie Amadi ... The Amadi twins are the first set of identical twins to suit up for the Jayhawks since Carky and Marky Alexander both lettered and played linebacker for the Jayhawks during the 1980, 82-83 seasons ... Jayhawk Scholar ... Born on Oct. 6, 1981 in Columbia, S.C. ... Major: Ecomincs.
as a redshirt freshman (2002) Saw action in all 12 contests as a backup defensive back and on several special team units ... Recorded 11 total tackles ... Also had two pass breakups ... Posted a career-best three tackles at Tulsa on Sept. 28 ... Had three games with at least two tackles ... Won the coaches' award as special team player of the week following the Bowling Green game.
as a freshman (2001)
Redshirted.
High School
Earned all-district honors his senior season at Hastings High School Š Earned a combined five letters in baseball and football Š Credited with 60 total tackles as a senior Š Had 80 tackles and three pass interceptions as a junior Š Recorded 23 pass deflections as a junior and senior Š A member of the state Class 5A championship sprint relay team as a junior ... Coached in football by Bobby Stewart.
Ronnie Amadi's Career Stats
Defense
| Year | G-GS | UT | AT | TT | Sacks | TFL | FF | FR | Int./G | PB | Blk |
| 2002 | 12-0 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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2003, 2004, and 2007 EPpy Award Winner.