Hall of Fame
Matt Fordyce used his right foot to leave his mark on the Fordham football program, becoming the first kicker in Patriot League history to be named First Team All-Conference as both a punter and a placekicker, accomplishing the feat in his senior season.
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As a senior in 2002, Fordyce helped the Rams to their first ever Patriot League title, connecting on 18 field goals and 44 PATs, both school records, while also averaging 38.3 yards/punt. He capped his senior season by connecting on an NCAA I-AA playoff record five field goals in the 2002 NCAA I-AA playoff win at Northeastern.
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Fordyce also earned All-Patriot League honors as a sophomore in 2000, being named to the Second Team as a punter.
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For his career, Fordyce booted 18 field goals, fifth on the Fordham all-time list, and he added 46 PATs, sixth best in school history. As a punter, he amassed 7,456 punting yards, which ranks second on the Fordham career list, and averaged 37.3 yards/punt, fifth on the all-time list.
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Following graduation Fordyce signed a free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals in both 2004 and 2005. He also signed with the Chicago Bears is 2006.