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Senior Moments: Kondolo finds a home in Lincoln

Related Topics: Lusaka, Zambia, Nebraska, Tyron Smith, Emulate

Chongo Kondolo, Nebraska's affable starting right guard, lived in Lusaka, Zambia (population 2.4 million) until age 7. His family eventually settled in the Dallas area, and he became a fan of the Cowboys. He says there's plenty to like about Lincoln.

(HOW MUCH DIFFERENT IS LUSAKA THAN LINCOLN)

"Oh, very different. A lot more crowded. It's not as low-key, I guess. Lincoln is kind of peaceful and not too much going on. People say there's traffic in Lincoln. There's not traffic in Lincoln (compared to Lusaka). Lincoln is an easy place to live, and a peaceful place.