Sunungura Rusununguko facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive lineman |
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| Born: | April 12, 1978 |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) |
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| High school: | Indianapolis (IN) Franklin Central |
| College: | Ball State |
| Undrafted: | 2001 |
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Sunungura "Gogo" Rusununguko was born on April 12, 1978. He is a former professional football player from the United States. He played for four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). His teams included the Indiana Firebirds, Colorado Crush, and New Orleans VooDoo. He also played college football at Ball State University. Later, he was part of the Las Vegas Gladiators, New York Dragons, and RiverCity Rage teams.
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Early Life and Sports
High School Football
Sunungura Rusununguko went to Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. There, he was a talented football player. He played on both the offensive and defensive lines. This means he helped block for his team and also stopped the other team from scoring.
Wrestling Achievements
Besides football, Rusununguko was also a very good wrestler. In his junior year, he finished third in the state championships. He competed in the 215-pound weight class. As a senior, he had an amazing season. He won all 41 of his matches and became the state champion in the heavyweight division.
College Football Career
Playing for Ball State
Rusununguko played college football for the Ball State Cardinals. He was on the team from 1996 to 2000. In 1996, he was recognized as an outstanding freshman. He shared the John Hodge Award with another player, Adrian Reese. He played as a defensive tackle for the Cardinals.
Overcoming Challenges
In 1998, Rusununguko faced a challenge. He missed the entire season because of a bone infection. However, he recovered and returned to play. In 2000, he was a team captain for the Cardinals. He also earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors. This means he was one of the best players in his conference.
Professional Football Career
Arena Football League (AFL)
After college, Rusununguko joined the Indiana Firebirds in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for them from 2001 to 2003. The AFL is a type of indoor football played on a smaller field.
In 2003, he signed with the Colorado Crush. He later joined the Las Vegas Gladiators in 2005. A few days later, he moved to the New Orleans VooDoo. In 2005, he also signed with the New York Dragons. He played as a fullback and linebacker in the AFL.
Indoor Football League (IFL)
In 2009, Rusununguko played for the RiverCity Rage. This team was part of the Indoor Football League, another professional indoor football league.
