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“Adonis” Okoye signs NFL deal with San Francisco 49ers

Posted on April 28, 2013 by insidecroydon

From Croydon Arena to Candlestick Park: Waddon’s Olympic discus thrower Lawrence Okoye announced last night that he has been signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers NFL team. “Proud to announce that I will be signing with … Continue reading →

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Okoye looks to spin his career for the lure of NFL draft

Posted on April 17, 2013 by insidecroydon

By Ian Lamont Hearing Lawrence Okoye, the British record-holder in the discus, describe gridiron as “football” was somewhat strange – especially as he seems to want to raise its profile in Britain, where the word has a completely different meaning. … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Lawrence Okoye: NFL could be a dead-end

Posted on April 1, 2013 by insidecroydon

Dear Lawrence, Interesting piece in the Sunday papers about you and the NFL. I’d just ask: “Why?” You are already a local hero, and a national hero, too. By the age of 21, you have managed to be offered a … Continue reading →

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