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For Paxton, it's nothing but a snap

Lonie Paxton is a decorated long snapper, whether you're talking about Super Bowl rings or the tatoos on his arm. Lonie Paxton is a decorated long snapper, whether you're talking about Super Bowl rings or the tatoos on his arm. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)
By Michael Vega
Globe Staff / February 2, 2008

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Win or lose in Super Bowl XLII, there should be no debate about Tom Brady's place in the pantheon of Super Bowl quarterbacks. But when the subject of the game's best long snapper comes up, well, it's not likely to spark a robust conversation. Even among chirping crickets. (Full article: 882 words)

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