Austine Nwabuisi
33  Austine Nwabuisi
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Houston, Texas

High School:
Episcopal HS

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 235

Position:
Running Back

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As a junior (2003) Played in all 13 games with one start ... Carried the ball five times for a total of 20 yards ... Recorded a rushing touchdown and a receiving score in KU's win at Wyoming ... Also saw extensive time on special teams.

As a sophomore (2002): Appeared in eight games ... Carried the ball eight times for 30 yards and one touchdown ... Set a career-high with five rushing attempts at Tulsa on Sept. 28 ... Scored his first career rushing touchdown against the Golden Hurricane ... Averaged 3.8 yards per carry ... Member of several special team units ... Served primarily in a blocking back role.

As a redshirt freshman (2001): Listed No. 1 on the depth chart throughout the season at fullback ... Served primarily in a blocking back role ... Played in 10 games with four starting assignments ... Had four rushing attempts for 29 yards ... Averaged 7.2 yards a carry ... Recorded a season-best 24-yard carry in his only attempt against UCLA ... Also had two pass receptions for five yards.

As a freshman (2000): Redshirted.

High School: Contributed on both sides of the ball during his prep career, both as a tailback and linebacker ... Rushed for a team-best 1,589 yards in seven games as a senior ... Accounted for more than 2,600 rushing yards as a junior and senior ... A two-time all-conference selection ... A three-year letterman in football ... Played fullback his junior season and tailback for his final prep year ... Also a two-time all-conference selection in track.

Personal: Born on Aug. 23, 1982, in Houston, Texas ... Major: Journalism ... Parents are Austine and Rose Nwabuisi.

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