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词条 Chidi Iwuoma
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  1. Early years

  2. Professional career

     Detroit Lions  Pittsburgh Steelers  New England Patriots  St. Louis Rams  Return to Pittsburgh  Tennessee Titans 

  3. After professional career

  4. References

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Chidi Iwuoma (born February 19, 1978) is a former American football cornerback who is currently a scout for BLESTO. He was signed by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at California.

Iwuoma has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams and Tennessee Titans. He won Super Bowl XL over the Seattle Seahawks with the Steelers.[1]

Early years

Iwuoma's parents were Nigerian immigrants. Chidi Iwuoma attended Pasadena High School in Pasadena, California.[2] He then attended the University of California, Berkeley where he played football. At California, Iwuoma returned kicks and punts while also playing cornerback.[3]

Chidi Iwuoma is a member of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.[4]

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Iwuoma signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent following the 2001 NFL Draft.[5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Iwuoma primarily played on special teams while with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He earned a Super Bowl ring with the Steelers following the 2005 season. Iwuoma was elected the special teams co-captain for two consecutive seasons.[5] In 2006, he underwent shoulder surgery but returned in time for pre-season camp. During the pre-season he suffered a concussion and was released on September 6.[6]

New England Patriots

Iwuoma signed with the New England Patriots on October 4, 2006.[7] He was released on October 31.[8]

St. Louis Rams

A few weeks after his release from the Patriots, Iwuoma signed with the St. Louis Rams on November 14.[9] He was released again on November 28.[10]

Return to Pittsburgh

On December 5, 2006, with four games remaining in the season, the Steelers re-signed Iwuoma.[11] Iwuoma ended his 2006 season with the Steelers but dislocated his wrist.[12] He was re-signed on March 16, 2007 as an unrestricted free agent.[5] The Steelers waived Iwuoma as a final cut on September 2.[13]

Tennessee Titans

He was signed by the Titans on December 26, 2007.[14] He became an unrestricted free agent after the season.[15]

After professional career

Iwuoma worked with the University of California's Athletic Study Center from 2009-2012, where he served as Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Development. In May 2013 he joined the Steelers as their designated BLESTO scout.[16]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/chidiiwuoma/profile?id=IWU474619|title=Chidi Iwuoma|publisher=NFL|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
2. ^{{cite web|title=Chidi Iwuoma|url=http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/iwuoma_chidi00.html|publisher=Cal Golden Bears|accessdate=August 4, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609121518/http://www.calbears.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/iwuoma_chidi00.html|archivedate=June 9, 2012|df=mdy-all}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2000-09-01/article/1135?headline=Stepping-out-of-the-shadows-into-the-spotlight|title=Stepping out of the shadows, into the spotlight |last=Green|first=Jared|date=September 1, 2000|publisher=The Berkeley Daily Planet|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ncat.edu/~greeklif/glo_ipt_members.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-05-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723163655/http://www.ncat.edu/~greeklif/glo_ipt_members.html |archivedate=July 23, 2011 |df=mdy }}
5. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.wpxi.com/news/11270386/detail.html|title=Steelers Re-Sign Chidi Iwuoma|date=March 16, 2007|publisher=WPXI.com|accessdate=April 11, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607002741/http://www.wpxi.com/news/11270386/detail.html|archivedate=June 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}
6. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_469364.html|title=Steelers sign St. Pierre, cut Iwuoma|date=September 7, 2006|publisher=The Pittsburgh Tribune|accessdate=April 11, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120908011652/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_469364.html|archivedate=September 8, 2012|df=mdy-all}}
7. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=21583&pcid=47|archive-url=https://archive.is/20120907070835/http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=21583&pcid=47|dead-url=yes|archive-date=September 7, 2012|title=Patriots sign veteran free agent CB Chidi Iwuoma; Sign first-year OT Sean Bubin to practice squad|date=October 4, 2006|publisher=Patriots.com|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
8. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=22139&pcid=47|archive-url=https://archive.is/20120911150829/http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=22139&pcid=47|dead-url=yes|archive-date=September 11, 2012|title=Patriots release CB Chidi Iwuoma and C Brian Barthelmes|date=October 31, 2006|publisher=Patriots.com|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
9. ^{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2006-11-19-injury-roundup_x.htm|title=Panthers' Foster suffers elbow injury |date=October 20, 2006|work=USA Today|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
10. ^{{cite news|url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E01E7DC113EF93AA15752C1A9609C8B63|title=Transactions|work=New York Times|accessdate=April 11, 2010 | date=November 29, 2006}}
11. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06339/743566-66.stm|title=Steelers release Staley; add Mays, Iwuoma to roster|last=Bouchette|first=Ed|date=December 5, 2006|work=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
12. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/socialcolumn/s_485083.html|title=Steelers place Brown, Iwuoma on injured reserve list|date=December 20, 2006|publisher=Pittsburgh Tribune|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
13. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07245/814186-66.stm|title=Haynes, Okobi top list of cuts|date=September 2, 2007|publisher=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|accessdate=April 11, 2010 | first=Gerry | last=Dulac}}
14. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_544693.html|title=Titans sign former Steelers DB Iwuoma|date=December 20, 2007|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Pittsburgh Tribune|accessdate=April 11, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071228033458/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/s_544693.html|archivedate=December 28, 2007|df=mdy-all}}
15. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=6766|title=This year's free-agent bargains|last=Ketchman|first=Vic|date=February 25, 2008|publisher=Jaguars.com|accessdate=April 11, 2010}}
16. ^{{cite web|title=Steelers Hire Chidi Iwuoma as BLESTO Scout|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Steelers-Hire-Chidi-Iwuoma-as-BLESTO-Scout/07f90658-637b-4fe1-9ad7-f65c57bb5be6|work=Steelers News|publisher=Steelers.com|accessdate=10 June 2013}}
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16 : 1978 births|Living people|Sportspeople from Los Angeles|Sportspeople from Pasadena, California|American people of Nigerian descent|Players of American football from California|Nigerian players of American football|American football cornerbacks|California Golden Bears football players|Detroit Lions players|Pittsburgh Steelers players|Tennessee Titans players|New England Patriots players|St. Louis Rams players|Super Bowl champions|Pasadena High School (California) alumni

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