Feature article on Ijumaa Armstrong

CCP = Culver City Patch


About Ijumaa Armstrong being the first member from his 2011 seniors to get a football scholarship, Culver City head football coach Jahmal Wright said:
"First and foremost, he was blessed with God-given athletic ability, so as a coach it's just pointing him in the right direction and getting out of his way." (CCP)


About how he chose to go to UH because of their coaching staff and their school's relaxed atmosphere, Armstrong said:
"It started with the coaches, and how honest they were. They were telling me the truth about coming and playing in the program. Their environment is real relaxing and peaceful, not all corporal like most places are." (CCP)


About how having a cousin working as a firefighter on Oahu help make UH his top choice, Armstrong said:
"Family is very important to me." (CCP)


About how Armstrong's strength sets him apart from other players, Wright said:
"He was just born with a lot of physical attributes and physical talent. He's very athletic and very strong. To bench press 300 pounds and squat almost 400 pounds is exceptional for a high school athlete. When he hit people, he always won the battle." (CCP)


About how coach Wright (who played CB in college) was a big reason he's going to get to play in college, Armstrong said:
"I think he provides the toughness. He doesn't let up on his players and he's an excellent coach. He was successful at the college level and now he's teaching it to us." (CCP)


About how Armstrong is the 16th DB to get a football scholarship since he's been head coach at Culver City, Armstrong said
"That number says something about our coaching staff and says something about the young men who come here. [Armstrong] is a testament to that." (CCP)

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