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No. 20 Football’s Dickson Agu Named a Go Bowling Military Bowl Stem Scholar Athlete
Nov 20, 2024 | Football
WASHINGTON - (Reprinted with Permission) – Tulane University linebacker Dickson Agu, a sophomore majoring in neuroscience, has been named a Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete.
Agu, who is from Geismer, La., has a 3.45 grade-point average. He is on a pre-med track and also is minoring in health and wellness. Agu aspires to be a physician.
"Dickson is a student with an unmatched level of dedication and resilience," said Brenda Codallo, Tulane director of academic advising for student-athletes. "He is consistently pushing himself to be better both academically and athletically, and he motivates those around him to do the same. Even though Dickson is early in his academic and athletic careers, he has a clear vision on how he wants to combine his interests in athletics and sciences to pursue a career within sports medicine in the future after his potential football career."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is proud to announce the members of the fourth annual STEM Scholar-Athlete Program, recognizing some of the brightest minds competing on the gridiron in the ACC and the American Athletic Conference.
"The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors an amazing group of young men who truly showcase what it means to be a student-athlete," Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "We are thrilled to honor this group of talented players for their success on and off the field while continually challenging themselves in the classroom."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
The two players whose teams compete in the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 5:45 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made in the name of these two players to their respective school's general scholarship fund.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the ACC are:
•          Boston College defensive back Jamareeh "Bugg" Jones, a redshirt junior majoring in engineering.
•          Cal defensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina, a graduate student studying public health.
•          Clemson kicker Hogan Morton, a junior majoring in genetics.
•          Duke linebacker Nick Morris Jr., a redshirt junior majoring in economics with a minor in computer science.
•          Florida State defensive lineman Grady Kelly, a redshirt junior majoring in exercise physiology.
•          Georgia Tech long snapper Henry Freer, a graduate student studying for his Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
•          Louisville tight end Duane Martin, a senior majoring in exercise science.
•          Miami long snapper Mason Napper, a graduate student studying applied physiology.
•          North Carolina defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker, a graduate student studying psychology.
•          N.C. State punter Caden Noonkester, a graduate student with a degree in crop and soil sciences.
•          Notre Dame tight end Davis Sherwood, a senior majoring in science-business.
•          Pitt linebacker Dylan Bennett, a redshirt junior majoring in exercise science.
•          SMU safety Isaiah Nwokobia, a junior studying sports performance leadership.
•          Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, a redshirt sophomore majoring in computer science.
•          Syracuse kicker Brady Denaburg, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
•          Virginia punter Daniel Sparks, a graduate student studying biology.
•          Virginia Tech kicker John Love, a redshirt sophomore majoring in biology.
•          Wake Forest wide receiver Taylor Morin, a graduate student studying engineering.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the American Athletic Conference are:
•          Alabama-Birmingham defensive lineman Ezra Odinjor, a redshirt freshman majoring in computer science.
•          Army linebacker Andon Thomas, a junior studying chemical engineering.
•          Charlotte linebacker Osita Ekwonu, a graduate student studying computing and informatics.
•          East Carolina punter Luke Larsen, a junior majoring in industrial distribution and logistics.
•          Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Federico Maranges, a graduate student studying biomedical sciences.
•          Memphis linebacker Donovan Mathena, a redshirt sophomore studying health sciences.
•          Navy punter Riley Riethman, a senior studying aerospace engineering.
•          North Texas center Tyler Mercer, a freshman studying mechanical engineering.
•          Rice running back Christian Francisco, a redshirt junior studying mechanical engineering.
•          South Florida wide receiver Christian Helms, a graduate student studying exercise science.
•          Temple wide receiver Kyle Madden, a redshirt junior majoring in industrial and systems engineering.
•          Tulane wide receiver Dickson Agu, a sophomore majoring in neuroscience.
•          Tulsa defensive lineman Tai Newhouse, a redshirt sophomore majoring in health sciences.
•          Texas-San Antonio wide receiver Patrick Overmyer, a redshirt freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.
Proceeds from the Bowl benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers
For the latest updates on the Go Bowling Military Bowl, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! To plan your trip to Annapolis, go to Visit Annapolis.
ABOUT THE GO BOWLING MILITARY BOWL
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is the National Capital Region's college football postseason bowl game broadcast on ESPN and featuring a matchup between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Bowl's mission is to benefit our nation's service members including the operation of Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. For the latest updates, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! The 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl kicks off on December 28 at 5:45 p.m. ET.
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ABOUT THE MILITARY BOWL FOUNDATION
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Go Bowling Military Bowl but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
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Tulane has started the 2024 season with an 9-2 record and 7-0 mark in the AAC. The Green Wave earned a road conference victory in a 35-0 shutout of Navy on Nov. 16. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for a career-high 57 yards plus a rushing touchdown. The win was Tulane's eighth straight overall and the 17th consecutive AAC regular victory dating back to the 2022 campaign. Tulane has now tied the AAC record for consecutive regular season conference victories. Both losses for Green Wave this season have come to teams that were ranked in Associated Press Top 25 including a 34-27 home defeat to then No. 17 Kansas State on Sept. 7 and a 34-19 road loss to then No. 15 Oklahoma on Sept. 14.
Tulane leads the AAC and the nation with six defensive touchdowns. The program is placed second in passing efficiency in the conference with a 169.10.
Tulane became ranked in both polls for the first time this season as the program is currently No. 20 nationally in the Coaches and the Associated Press (AP) Poll. It was the second straight week that the program has earned an AP national ranking. The team is also ranked No. 20 in the College Football Playoffs ratings that was released on Nov. 19.
The Green Wave's football team was chosen for third in the AAC Preseason Media Poll with 362 points plus two first-place votes at the annual conference media day.
This season, Tulane brings back three of the team's five starters on the offensive line (Shadre Hurst, Josh Remetich, Rashad Green), the leading rusher in the conference (Makhi Hughes), two of the team's top four receivers (Alex Bauman, Yulkeith Brown), the team's punter (Will Karoll) and long snapper (Ethan Hudak), the team's top three tacklers (Jesus Machado, Tyler Grubbs and Bailey Despanie) and three of the six leading defensive players in tackles for loss (Patrick Jenkins, Grubbs and Kameron Hamilton)
Tulane finished the 2023 season with a mark of 11-3 and a perfect 8-0 record in the American Athletic Conference. The program concluded the campaign with the 16th bowl appearance at the GoBowling Military Bowl contest against Virginia Tech. It was the fifth time in the last six years that Tulane has appeared in a bowl game. The team is 32-7 over the last three seasons.
The school announced the hiring of Jon Sumrall as the 42nd head coach of the team on December 8, 2023. The Huntsville, Alabama native was one of the most successful head coaches in the country the last two seasons. He guided Troy University to a 23-4 record, two Sun Belt Conference championships and a pair of double-digit winning streaks. He was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of Year and was twice named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year honor. Sumrall returns to Tulane after serving as the Green Wave's Co-Defensive Coordinator for three years (2012-14). In 2013, he was a crucial part of Tulane's run to the New Orleans Bowl, the program's first postseason appearance since 2002 and third since 1988. Sumrall also was named a finalist for FootballScoop Defensive Line Coach of the Year.
Next, Tulane's football team returns home to take Memphis (9-2, 5-2 AAC) on November 28 at 6:30 p.m. in a game that will also be shown on ESPN.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane football on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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Agu, who is from Geismer, La., has a 3.45 grade-point average. He is on a pre-med track and also is minoring in health and wellness. Agu aspires to be a physician.
"Dickson is a student with an unmatched level of dedication and resilience," said Brenda Codallo, Tulane director of academic advising for student-athletes. "He is consistently pushing himself to be better both academically and athletically, and he motivates those around him to do the same. Even though Dickson is early in his academic and athletic careers, he has a clear vision on how he wants to combine his interests in athletics and sciences to pursue a career within sports medicine in the future after his potential football career."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is proud to announce the members of the fourth annual STEM Scholar-Athlete Program, recognizing some of the brightest minds competing on the gridiron in the ACC and the American Athletic Conference.
"The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors an amazing group of young men who truly showcase what it means to be a student-athlete," Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "We are thrilled to honor this group of talented players for their success on and off the field while continually challenging themselves in the classroom."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Athletic Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
The two players whose teams compete in the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 5:45 p.m. ET and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made in the name of these two players to their respective school's general scholarship fund.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the ACC are:
•          Boston College defensive back Jamareeh "Bugg" Jones, a redshirt junior majoring in engineering.
•          Cal defensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina, a graduate student studying public health.
•          Clemson kicker Hogan Morton, a junior majoring in genetics.
•          Duke linebacker Nick Morris Jr., a redshirt junior majoring in economics with a minor in computer science.
•          Florida State defensive lineman Grady Kelly, a redshirt junior majoring in exercise physiology.
•          Georgia Tech long snapper Henry Freer, a graduate student studying for his Ph.D. in chemical and biomolecular engineering.
•          Louisville tight end Duane Martin, a senior majoring in exercise science.
•          Miami long snapper Mason Napper, a graduate student studying applied physiology.
•          North Carolina defensive lineman Kaimon Rucker, a graduate student studying psychology.
•          N.C. State punter Caden Noonkester, a graduate student with a degree in crop and soil sciences.
•          Notre Dame tight end Davis Sherwood, a senior majoring in science-business.
•          Pitt linebacker Dylan Bennett, a redshirt junior majoring in exercise science.
•          SMU safety Isaiah Nwokobia, a junior studying sports performance leadership.
•          Stanford wide receiver Elic Ayomanor, a redshirt sophomore majoring in computer science.
•          Syracuse kicker Brady Denaburg, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
•          Virginia punter Daniel Sparks, a graduate student studying biology.
•          Virginia Tech kicker John Love, a redshirt sophomore majoring in biology.
•          Wake Forest wide receiver Taylor Morin, a graduate student studying engineering.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the American Athletic Conference are:
•          Alabama-Birmingham defensive lineman Ezra Odinjor, a redshirt freshman majoring in computer science.
•          Army linebacker Andon Thomas, a junior studying chemical engineering.
•          Charlotte linebacker Osita Ekwonu, a graduate student studying computing and informatics.
•          East Carolina punter Luke Larsen, a junior majoring in industrial distribution and logistics.
•          Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Federico Maranges, a graduate student studying biomedical sciences.
•          Memphis linebacker Donovan Mathena, a redshirt sophomore studying health sciences.
•          Navy punter Riley Riethman, a senior studying aerospace engineering.
•          North Texas center Tyler Mercer, a freshman studying mechanical engineering.
•          Rice running back Christian Francisco, a redshirt junior studying mechanical engineering.
•          South Florida wide receiver Christian Helms, a graduate student studying exercise science.
•          Temple wide receiver Kyle Madden, a redshirt junior majoring in industrial and systems engineering.
•          Tulane wide receiver Dickson Agu, a sophomore majoring in neuroscience.
•          Tulsa defensive lineman Tai Newhouse, a redshirt sophomore majoring in health sciences.
•          Texas-San Antonio wide receiver Patrick Overmyer, a redshirt freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.
Proceeds from the Bowl benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers
For the latest updates on the Go Bowling Military Bowl, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! To plan your trip to Annapolis, go to Visit Annapolis.
ABOUT THE GO BOWLING MILITARY BOWL
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is the National Capital Region's college football postseason bowl game broadcast on ESPN and featuring a matchup between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Athletic Conference at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Bowl's mission is to benefit our nation's service members including the operation of Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. For the latest updates, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! The 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl kicks off on December 28 at 5:45 p.m. ET.
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ABOUT THE MILITARY BOWL FOUNDATION
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Go Bowling Military Bowl but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
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Tulane has started the 2024 season with an 9-2 record and 7-0 mark in the AAC. The Green Wave earned a road conference victory in a 35-0 shutout of Navy on Nov. 16. Quarterback Darian Mensah threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for a career-high 57 yards plus a rushing touchdown. The win was Tulane's eighth straight overall and the 17th consecutive AAC regular victory dating back to the 2022 campaign. Tulane has now tied the AAC record for consecutive regular season conference victories. Both losses for Green Wave this season have come to teams that were ranked in Associated Press Top 25 including a 34-27 home defeat to then No. 17 Kansas State on Sept. 7 and a 34-19 road loss to then No. 15 Oklahoma on Sept. 14.
Tulane leads the AAC and the nation with six defensive touchdowns. The program is placed second in passing efficiency in the conference with a 169.10.
Tulane became ranked in both polls for the first time this season as the program is currently No. 20 nationally in the Coaches and the Associated Press (AP) Poll. It was the second straight week that the program has earned an AP national ranking. The team is also ranked No. 20 in the College Football Playoffs ratings that was released on Nov. 19.
The Green Wave's football team was chosen for third in the AAC Preseason Media Poll with 362 points plus two first-place votes at the annual conference media day.
This season, Tulane brings back three of the team's five starters on the offensive line (Shadre Hurst, Josh Remetich, Rashad Green), the leading rusher in the conference (Makhi Hughes), two of the team's top four receivers (Alex Bauman, Yulkeith Brown), the team's punter (Will Karoll) and long snapper (Ethan Hudak), the team's top three tacklers (Jesus Machado, Tyler Grubbs and Bailey Despanie) and three of the six leading defensive players in tackles for loss (Patrick Jenkins, Grubbs and Kameron Hamilton)
Tulane finished the 2023 season with a mark of 11-3 and a perfect 8-0 record in the American Athletic Conference. The program concluded the campaign with the 16th bowl appearance at the GoBowling Military Bowl contest against Virginia Tech. It was the fifth time in the last six years that Tulane has appeared in a bowl game. The team is 32-7 over the last three seasons.
The school announced the hiring of Jon Sumrall as the 42nd head coach of the team on December 8, 2023. The Huntsville, Alabama native was one of the most successful head coaches in the country the last two seasons. He guided Troy University to a 23-4 record, two Sun Belt Conference championships and a pair of double-digit winning streaks. He was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of Year and was twice named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year honor. Sumrall returns to Tulane after serving as the Green Wave's Co-Defensive Coordinator for three years (2012-14). In 2013, he was a crucial part of Tulane's run to the New Orleans Bowl, the program's first postseason appearance since 2002 and third since 1988. Sumrall also was named a finalist for FootballScoop Defensive Line Coach of the Year.
Next, Tulane's football team returns home to take Memphis (9-2, 5-2 AAC) on November 28 at 6:30 p.m. in a game that will also be shown on ESPN.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane football on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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