Konkwo

Amaechi Konkwo

  • Award
    Defensive Performer
  • Week Of
    11/11/2019
  • Sport
    Football
  • School
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Year
    Junior
  • Position
    Defensive Line
  • Hometown
    Alexandria, Va.
  • High School
    Bishop Ireton
RPI junior defensive lineman Konkwo Amaechi filled up the stat sheet in a 38-12 victory over No. 17 Ithaca on Saturday, finishing with five tackles, including one unassisted and 0.5 for a 4-yard sack. He had two tackles for 20 lost yards, a forced fumble and two pass breakups, including knocking down a pass at the line of scrimmage on the Bombers' first offensive play. Amaechi and the defense held Ithaca to only 46 yards rushing on 29 attempts (1.6 average) and 294 total yards. The Bombers had no points, -5 rushing yards and 88 passing yards in the first half.