The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Ishie Oduegwu
- Position:
- S
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 206
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Denton, Texas
- High School:
- Ryan
· Career statistics
· 2007 season highlights video
Fifth-year player who has appeared in 25 career games, starting three, at safety and on special teams ... posted 35 tackles and a PBU during his career ... missed the 2008 season after having shoulder surgery prior to the season ... played in 12 games, starting three, at safety and on special teams in 2007 ... tallied 28 tackles and a PBU ... saw action in all 13 games at safety and on special teams in 2006 ... posted seven tackles ... gained valuable experience as a redshirt working with the scout team in 2005 ... a second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... a two-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll ... played on offense, defense and returned kickoffs and punts as a prepster.
JUNIOR (2008)
Missed the season after having shoulder surgery prior to the season.
SOPHOMORE (2007)
Played in 12 games, starting three, at safety and on special teams ... a second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... earned one of UT[apos]s Valor Awards ... tallied 28 tackles, including two special teams tackles, and a PBU ... posted a tackle at UCF and versus Rice ... notched two tackles at Iowa State ... recorded three tackles and a PBU at Baylor ... posted seven tackles against Nebraska ... tallied a career-high 10 tackles at Oklahoma State ... added one stop against Texas Tech ... notched three tackles at Texas A&M.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Played in all 13 games and made six tackles ... posted single-tackle games against North Texas, Rice, Iowa State, Sam Houston State, Baylor, Nebraska and Iowa ... redshirted in 2005.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Joey Florence at Ryan H.S. ... four-year letterman and three-year starter at safety ... also saw time at punt returner, kick returner, tailback, wide receiver and linebacker ... a two-time first-team all-state pick and a three-time first-team all-district selection ... totaled 478 tackles, eight INTs and 25 PBU in his career ... helped Ryan post a 41-5 record in three years as a starter, including the 2002 state title ... named first-team all-state by The Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association as senior ... also tabbed first-team all-district 5-5A ... helped lead Ryan to a 12-2 record and the state quarterfinals in its first season of 5A that season ... recorded 167 tackles, five INTs and 20 TFL as a senior ... had 23 tackles and over 100 kick return yards versus Keller in 2004 ... named honorable mention all-state by the TSWA as a junior ... also named first-team all-district 6-4A ... led Ryan to a 14-2 record (7-0 District) and the Class 4A Division II title game that year ... had 148 tackles, two INTs, and two punt return TDs and earned team Defensive MVP honors as a junior ... tabbed first-team all-district 6-4A as a sophomore ... helped Ryan to a 15-1 record and the 4A Division II State Championship that season ... registered 152 tackles as a sophomore ... also played basketball as a junior and senior.
PERSONAL
Born in Denton, Texas ... also lived in Washington, D.C., from third grade to sixth grade ... is on pace to graduate this summer with a degree in youth and community studies ... a second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection ... a two-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll ... active in UT[apos]s community service program ... participated in A Hero[apos]s Tribute by welcoming troops back to Fort Hood after being stationed overseas ... enjoys playing video games and playing the drums ... played the piano from age 5-11.
THE ODUEGWU FILE
I can[apos]t live without: Jordans
Favorite movies: Gladiator, Troy
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Favorite actress: Jennifer Aniston
Nobody knows how much I like to : Watch planes
Favorite TV show: SportsCenter
Sports hero: Emmitt Smith
My dream as a college football player is to: Win the defensive player of the year award
After my football career is over, I hope to : Be a pilot
