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Every year we learn their names, their numbers and their stats. If we’re lucky, we see their personality shine through after a big play or during the slice of a quote in the newspaper. The men in the Oklahoma Sooners jerseys are more than a number in a program or another chance at a national title. They are student athletes with stories waiting to be told. We’d like to thank OU Athletics Communications staff for their assistance. The Oklahoman brings you “The Man Beneath The Helmet.”

 

Defensive end Chuka Ndulue (Photo by Ty Russell, The Oklahoman)

NAME: Chuka

NICKNAME: Chukaduka

If I weren’t playing football, I’d be playing soccer

If I could trade positions for a day, I’d choose safety

My favorite part of OU is Memorial Stadium

Despite what you’ve heard, I’ve never eaten jambalaya.