Canadian long-snapper on verge of NFL record
L.P. Ladouceur is hardly a household name despite having been a fixture with the Dallas Cowboys since 2005, and he’s good with that.
But the veteran long-snapper will be in the spotlight Sunday when Dallas hosts the San Francisco 49ers. That will be Ladouceur’s 251st career NFL game, moving him past veteran kicker Eddie Murray for most ever by a Canadian.
“It’s definitely an accomplishment, but deep down there’s bigger-picture stuff (like) winning a game, getting to the playoffs and a Super Bowl,” he said.
“There’s so many things that, to me, are more important. Obviously it’s a personal accomplishment that shows Canadians can do just as well in the NFL as anybody else.”
Ladouceur, 39, of Montreal, has been a model of consistency since joining the Cowboys as a free agent during the ‘05 season. He hasn’t missed a game or botched a snap (punts, converts and field goals) over his career.
“I’ve had really great holders and punters, don’t get me wrong,” the six-footfive, 256-pound Canadian said, modestly. “I’ve had some errant snaps, they just did a great job of catching them and making me look good.”
The Cowboys (4-9) will register just their third losing season during Ladouceur’s tenure.