Sunday, November 27, 2005

NFL Name of the Week

This week I'm resurrecting an old feature that I never actually started, the Pro Athlete Name of the Week. And I'm starting it with style...

Lofa Tatupu- Seattle Seahawks


Lofa Tatupu (low-fah tattoo-poo) is one of my favorite players because his father, Mosi Tatupu, was one of my favorite players with the Patriots. Lofa started his college football career at the University of Maine, a division I-AA school, because he didn't get much interest from the big schools as an undersized linebacker. After an outstanding year as a true freshman at Maine, he transferred to USC where his hard work and nose for the football helped make him a standout.

All that's great and all, but his name is what got him the tremendous honor of being listed here. Say it with me, it's like a Buddhist chant, good for your soul and fun at the same time:
Lofa Tatupu, Lofa Tatupu, Lofa Tatupu.

4 comments:

Logophile said...

ooooooooooooooohm
I am so totally feeeeeling it, man.
Not to mention, the 'Hawks pulled it out!! Yeah, baybay
We don't suck, chant THAT with me!!
We don't suck, we don't suck!

Artistic Soul said...

It's a very unfortunate name it seems...

Weary Hag said...

Unfortunate name, indeed. Thankfully, his first name isn't Ilyketo (I like to). That might have raised an eyebrow or two.

oregoncelticlady said...

A fine looking boy, as well!