It started with a game-winning touchdown throw vs. That certainly helped him earn fans among the Orange faithful, but his athleticism and ability to complete successful fakes is really what made him such a beloved player. John Cassillo of SB Nation’s Syracuse website, Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician, explains the crush Orange fans had, and still have, on Dixon:ĭixon is a local kid who walked on at Syracuse, and ended up being one of the better punters we’ve had and quietly, he was among the more accurate in the NCAA. He was eventually granted a scholarship, became one of the best punters in school history, and along the way became a cult hero and a somewhat tongue-in-cheek Heisman Trophy candidate. He went unrecruited until he sent out his own highlight tape to colleges, eventually earning something called “preferred walk-on” status with the Syracuse Orange. He was a high school quarterback at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse turned placekicker turned punter. That’s what I’m here to do.” Dixon, though, does have a back story. I’m going to do my job to the best of my ability and help this team win football games.
“I’m low-key,” Dixon said during a recent chat in the hallway leading to the Giants’ practice fields. Riley Dixon, acquired in a trade from the Denver Broncos to replace Wing as the team’s punter, says that isn’t his style. Wing was also a fun-loving young guy with an outgoing personality.
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