Spencer Schubert of News Net Nebraska (a UNL student publication) wrote a compelling human interest story about Ndamukong Suh and his decision to stay in school for his senior year.
Suh led the Nebraska football team with 76 tackles last year, including a team-high 7.5 sacks. Surprisingly, he also was the co-leader in interceptions with two. That he has an express ticket to the NFL goes without saying, this year or next.
According to Schubert, the decision for the 22-year-old senior construction management major wasn’t a hard one to make.
He wants his degree in construction management so he can take over his father’s business, a goal which has its roots in African culture. In Cameroon, it is tradition that the parents spend all the energy they can to take care of their children. But once the time comes, the role switches and the children pour all they can into taking care of the parents. Ndamukong said he wants to see those roles switch soon, so he can see his parents retire.
“It makes me almost shed a tear,” his father said. “In Cameroon, when you grow up, personally your parents are everything to you.”
Suh is from Portland, Oregon. The Beavers and Ducks both wanted him to play for them, but Suh decided to venture out and meet new people. The example he’s setting in Lincoln right now is pretty impressive. I’m excited to see what he’s has in store for our opponents this fall.
