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Nick Emmanwori receives national recognition after star performance against Oklahoma
By Mark Kern
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Nick Emmanwori and the South Carolina Gamecocks went to Norman and just dominated the Oklahoma Sooners, winning by a score of 35-9.
It was over before it started, as the Gamecocks were up 21-0 in the first 5:20 of the game. The defense was dominant all game, but it set the tone with 2 touchdowns during the big run to start the game.
Emmanwori had 2 interceptions in the game while returning 1 of them for a 66-yard touchdown. He did a lot more than just the interceptions and contributed 11 tackles and 1 TFL. Because of that, he was named the Reese’s Senior Bowl Co-Defensive Player of the Week.
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He shared the award with KU defensive back Cobee Bryant, who finished with 3 tackles and 3 interceptions in a win against Houston.
The junior defensive back has done a great job for South Carolina all year, as he leads the team with 49 tackles and 4 interceptions. Only Nohl Williams of California has more interceptions with 6.
The Gamecocks have a bye this week and will enjoy the week off before a very difficult 3 game stretch against ranked teams in Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Missouri. If Emmanwori is able to keep playing like he has, he could be making a run at an All-American type of season.
