'15 TX CB PJ Mbanasor (Oklahoma Verbal)

Ironman8 · Feb 12, 2014

Cornerback
Pflugerville, Texas
Hendrickson

Ht: 6'1"
Wt: 180 lbs

RANKINGS:
24/7: :s:

CB #34
Rivals: NR
ESPN:
Scout: :s:

CB #32
Composite: :s:

CB #23

OFFERS:
TCU (Verbal)
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Washington State

PJ Mbanasor - Hudl

Ironman8 · Feb 12, 2014

Another big Texas corner with an early offer.

BeauBenken · Feb 12, 2014

I was seriously just waiting for you to make this because I knew you'd beat me if I tried.

Whiskeyjack · Feb 12, 2014

I wonder if he's of Nigerian descent?

NDWorld247 · Feb 12, 2014

Whiskeyjack said:
I wonder if he's of Nigerian descent?

His family name is Nigerian. Hopefully the stereotype of Nigerians valuing education above all holds true with the Mbanasor family. Same HS as RB Samaje Perine, '14 OU signee.

I only briefly watched his highlights, but my initial reaction is this kid's ranking will improve as the cycle continues. He looks like a more physical Nick Watkins.

Irish#1 · Feb 12, 2014

Do we have a legitimate shot since he's already a verbal to TCU or is this one where he gave a verbal because he got an offer?

peoriairish · Feb 12, 2014

Pretty sure Pfluegerville is the stadium that was used for Friday Night Lights.... the TV version.

BeauBenken · Feb 12, 2014

Irish#1 said:
Do we have a legitimate shot since he's already a verbal to TCU or is this one where he gave a verbal because he got an offer?

I'm guessing the latter. He got an offer from TCU on junior day and committed that day.

Cpnd1 · Feb 14, 2014

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> has given Pflugerville (Texas) CB PJ Mbanasor, a <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TCU&src=hash">#TCU</a> commit, plenty to think about. <a href="http://t.co/2eAm3x8ziE">http://t.co/2eAm3x8ziE</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/BGInews">@BGInews</a> (VIP)</p>— Tom Loy (@TomLoy247) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomLoy247/statuses/434442299763073024">February 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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PerthDomer · Feb 14, 2014

Is ND trying to become for Nigerians what USC/BYU are for Polynesians? I approve.

CanadalovesND · Feb 14, 2014

Give me all the Nigerians.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

PerthDomer said:
Is ND trying to become for Nigerians what USC/BYU are for Polynesians? I approve.

I approve as well. It's like a light bulb went on with the Mokwuah recruitment and, considering BK's NSD comments about targeting kids who value education and have a passion for getting a degree from ND, it makes a lot of sense.

Which makes me curious how many players have had with Nigerian descent.. off the top of my head...Chinedum Ndukwe, Romeo Okwara, Pete Mokwuah...who else?

PerthDomer · Feb 14, 2014

Prince Shembo

Big23Head · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
I approve as well. It's like a light bulb went on with the Mokwuah recruitment and, considering BK's NSD comments about targeting kids who value education and have a passion for getting a degree from ND, it makes a lot of sense.

Which makes me curious how many players have had with Nigerian descent.. off the top of my head...Chinedum Ndukwe, Romeo Okwara, Pete Mokwuah...who else?

Shembo

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

Shembo's family is from Dem. Rep. of Congo...

From Shembo's UND.com bio:

son of Maurice and Gina Shembo ... father moved to United States in 1986 from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Big23Head · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Shembo's family is from Dem. Rep. of Congo...

From Shembo's UND.com bio:

My bad, I just read the und site as well, I misread another article that was actually talking about Okwara

CanadalovesND · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Shembo's family is from Dem. Rep. of Congo...

His father is, he emigrated to the US in '86.

But, what about his mother?

PerthDomer · Feb 14, 2014

I'd broaden Nigerian to recent immigrants of African decent.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

CanadalovesND said:
His father is, he emigrated to the US in '86.

But, what about his mother?

She is too. Notre Dame football: Irish linebacker Shembo stays true to his Congo roots - South Bend Tribune

Maurice and Gina Shembo, both natives of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have ascertained their son is good at the sport, perhaps even very good.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

PerthDomer said:
I'd broaden Nigerian to recent immigrants of African decent.

But Nigerians are different culturally than other African nations, as most countries in Africa are different from each other. The value Nigerians place on education is much higher than that of other African countries.

CanadalovesND · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
She is too. Notre Dame football: Irish linebacker Shembo stays true to his Congo roots - South Bend Tribune

Well, look at that, it appears she is.

Big23Head · Feb 14, 2014

Bernard Akatu, he was a walk on of Nigerian descent

FWIW ESPN did quote BK as saying...

"We've had a great Nigerian connection here, Romeo Okwara, Prince Shembo, just to name a few, and then Pete was able to connect Catholic institution, goes to a Catholic school. That profile fit very well for us."

PerthDomer · Feb 14, 2014

Nigerians live in countries not named Nigeria... Actually you're probably better off looking at tribal identity for descent.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

Big23Head said:
Bernard Akatu, he was a walk on of Nigerian descent

FWIW ESPN did quote BK as saying...

Oh, man...Major fail by BK... I always thought Prince was Nigerian too but I recently did some research on the subject and found out he wasn't, hence why I didn't list him a few posts above.

NDWorld247 · Feb 14, 2014

PerthDomer said:
Nigerians live in countries not named Nigeria... Actually you're probably better off looking at tribal identity for descent.

Huh? All I was saying is Nigerians, no matter what country they live in, or even if they are 1st or 2nd generation, are not the same as, say Ghanaians, Congolese, South African, Liberian, etc. It's like saying Australians share the same culture as Kiwis or Samoans...it's just not accurate.

Big23Head · Feb 14, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Oh, man...Major fail by BK... I always thought Prince was Nigerian too but I recently did some research on the subject and found out he wasn't, hence why I didn't list him a few posts above.

Haha I know me too. BK probably meant a broader sense

Cpnd1 · Mar 5, 2014

Ohio state offered.

Me2SouthBend · Mar 5, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Huh? All I was saying is Nigerians, no matter what country they live in, or even if they are 1st or 2nd generation, are not the same as, say Ghanaians, Congolese, South African, Liberian, etc. It's like saying Australians share the same culture as Kiwis or Samoans...it's just not accurate.

Did you lose a bet?

NDWorld247 · Mar 5, 2014

Me2SouthBend said:
Did you lose a bet?

Sure did. I bet Clowney would win the Heisman before last season.

Me2SouthBend · Mar 5, 2014

NDWorld247 said:
Sure did. I bet Clowney would win the Heisman before last season.

That hurts. How long does that need to stay there?

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