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'''Tokumbo "Tumbo" Abanikanda''' (pronounced: A-banna-conda)<ref>{{cite web|url= |
'''Tokumbo "Tumbo" Abanikanda''' (pronounced: A-banna-conda)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esks.com/roster/show?id=2625 |title=#55 Tumbo Abanikanda |work=[[Edmonton Eskimos]] |publisher=esks.com |accessdate=2009-07-05 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090707184812/http://www.esks.com:80/roster/show?id=2625 |archivedate=July 7, 2009 }}</ref> (born December 25, 1986) is a former professional [[Gridiron football|American and Canadian football]] [[linebacker]] who is currently a [[free agent]]. He was signed by the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] as a [[street free agent]] in 2009. He played [[college football]] for the [[Southern Miss Golden Eagles]]. |
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==Early years== |
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===Edmonton Eskimos=== |
===Edmonton Eskimos=== |
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Following his backup plan,<ref name="CFLBackup" /> Abanikanda signed with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] on May 26, 2009.<ref name="College" /> After the release of [[Derrick Doggett]] on June 10,<ref name="Doggett">{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/football/2009/06/11/9760941-sun.html|title=Doggett gone|last=Moddejonge|first=Gerry|date=June 11, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Sun|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> Abanikanda's main competition for the starting [[Linebacker#Weakside linebacker|weakside linebacker]] spot<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html|title=Rookie QBs may be keepers|last=Annicchiarico|first=Mario|date=June 18, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Journal|accessdate=2009-06-24 |
Following his backup plan,<ref name="CFLBackup" /> Abanikanda signed with the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] on May 26, 2009.<ref name="College" /> After the release of [[Derrick Doggett]] on June 10,<ref name="Doggett">{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/football/2009/06/11/9760941-sun.html|title=Doggett gone|last=Moddejonge|first=Gerry|date=June 11, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Sun|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> Abanikanda's main competition for the starting [[Linebacker#Weakside linebacker|weakside linebacker]] spot<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html |title=Rookie QBs may be keepers |last=Annicchiarico |first=Mario |date=June 18, 2009 |publisher=The Edmonton Journal |accessdate=2009-06-24 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20090621002244/http://www.edmontonjournal.com:80/sports/Rookie+keepers/1706885/story.html |archivedate=June 21, 2009 }}</ref> is fellow import rookie [[Mark Restelli]] also in his first year with Edmonton.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/search?q=Tumbo+Abanikanda&hl=en&start=10&sa=N|title='Tired of beating up on each other'|last=Annicchiarico|first=Mario|date=June 17, 2009|publisher=The Edmonton Journal|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> Abanikanda debuted for Edmonton on June 17 in a preseason game against the [[Saskatchewan Roughriders]] and recorded three tackles while Restelli had one tackle and an interception.<ref name="Hall">{{cite news|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/football/2009/06/21/9876901-sun.html|title=Strong battle on weak side|last=Moddejonge|first=Gerry|date=June 21, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Sun|accessdate=2009-06-24}}</ref> Eskimos [[head coach]] [[Richie Hall]] has called Abanikanda and Restelli's battle the closest one in camp so far. Hall also stated that he hoped, "one player outperforms the other player" in Edmonton's next preseason game against the [[BC Lions]] on June 21."<ref name="Hall" /> During training camp, his head coach called him "T. A." because he couldn't pronounce his name.<ref name="Doggett" /> Eventually, he was released on June 25, 2009, as a final cut with Restelli winning the job, however he could end up on the Eskimos' [[scout team|practice roster]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Eskimos+front+office+depth/1735536/story.html|title=Eskimos' front office has depth|last=MacKinnon|first=John|date=June 26, 2009|publisher=Edmonton Journal|accessdate=2009-06-27}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice roster on June 29, 2009, only to be released again on July 12. |
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| Date of birth | December 25, 1986 |
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| Place of birth | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| US college | Southern Miss |
| High school | Osborne High School |
| NFL draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2009 | Edmonton Eskimos* |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member onl | |
| Career stats | |
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Tokumbo "Tumbo" Abanikanda (pronounced: A-banna-conda)[1] (born December 25, 1986) is a former professional American and Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
Early years
Abanikanda attended Osborne High School in Marietta, Georgia. Coming out of high school he was two star recruit.[2] According to Rivals.com, Abanikanda ran a 4.62 forty yard dash, benched 330 pounds, with 20 repetitions.[2] Abanikanda was headed to Illinois until a final push from Southern Miss changed his mind.[3]
College career
In 2008, as a senior at the University of Southern Mississippi, Abanikanda recorded 94 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles, two sacks, a pass broken up and one interception.[4]
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Abanikanda was invited to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie camp, but was not signed.[5]
Edmonton Eskimos
Following his backup plan,[5] Abanikanda signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 26, 2009.[4] After the release of Derrick Doggett on June 10,[6] Abanikanda's main competition for the starting weakside linebacker spot[7] is fellow import rookie Mark Restelli also in his first year with Edmonton.[8] Abanikanda debuted for Edmonton on June 17 in a preseason game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and recorded three tackles while Restelli had one tackle and an interception.[9] Eskimos head coach Richie Hall has called Abanikanda and Restelli's battle the closest one in camp so far. Hall also stated that he hoped, "one player outperforms the other player" in Edmonton's next preseason game against the BC Lions on June 21."[9] During training camp, his head coach called him "T. A." because he couldn't pronounce his name.[6] Eventually, he was released on June 25, 2009, as a final cut with Restelli winning the job, however he could end up on the Eskimos' practice roster.[10] He was re-signed to the practice roster on June 29, 2009, only to be released again on July 12.
References
- ^ "#55 Tumbo Abanikanda". Edmonton Eskimos. esks.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-05.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Tumbo Abanikanda". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ Cooper, Mark (November 23, 2004). "Georgia ATH Commits to Southern Miss". Rivals.com. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ a b "Eskimos sign trio". TSN.ca. May 26, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ a b Munz, Jason (June 23, 2009). "Former Eagles given a shot in CFL". Hattiesburg American. Retrieved 2009-06-24. [dead link]
- ^ a b Moddejonge, Gerry (June 11, 2009). "Doggett gone". The Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ Annicchiarico, Mario (June 18, 2009). "Rookie QBs may be keepers". The Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on June 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Annicchiarico, Mario (June 17, 2009). "'Tired of beating up on each other'". The Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ a b Moddejonge, Gerry (June 21, 2009). "Strong battle on weak side". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
- ^ MacKinnon, John (June 26, 2009). "Eskimos' front office has depth". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 2009-06-27. [dead link]