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Norwich kicker Long Ding earned ECFC Special Teams Player of the Year for the second straight year. The senior has made 33 of 34 PAT attempts and 12 of 15 field goals including a 51-yarder. The senior from Qing Dao, China who handled place-kicking and punting duties this season, ranks first in ECFC in made field goals and field goal and extra point accuracy and earned October recognition from Fred Mitchell Award for his on and off field success.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d828c996b/printable/chi...
thenewgreen · 4743 days ago · link ·
I would imagine his nickname will be the "donger" because of his names resemblance to Long Duck Dong in Sixteen Candles. -A character that most Chinese American's probably don't hold in very high regard.
I watched his highlight reel and realized two things: 1. He can definitely kick the ball 2. Kickers highlight reels are REALLY boring :)
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lessismore · 4743 days ago · link ·
"Donger" might very well stick as his nick if he makes the team. I am sure the NFL will be rooting heavily for him. It will be a huge boon to the sport as it tries to penetrate the Asian market.
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thenewgreen · 4743 days ago · link ·
It would be cool for a kicker to be the "famous" one on the team. I see some major stereotypes coming though. I'd be willing to bet money that they'll have him come out on the field to this sound