Dec. 5, 2007

Fordham football stood tall this year, cruising to its first Patriot League title since 2002 and making its second NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision appearance. High on the list of standouts during the memorable season was Ben Dato, the Rams' senior punter.

When Fordham's season ended in an opening round, 49-35 loss to the University of Massachusetts on Nov. 24, the 2006 All-American punter didn't waste any time getting ready for his next challenge.

Dato - already one of the most accomplished punt-ers in the school's 125-year history - is looking to add his name to the list of Fordham players who went on to play professionally.

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