DNVR Rugby Podcast: American Raptors Wing D'Cota Dixon and Former Raptor Sam Slade

Colton starts off the show with “The Breakdown” presented by O’Neills by talking about the latest news surrounding the American Raptors, USA Rugby, and all of the rugby you can watch this weekend (0:00-10:19). After “The Breakdown”, Colton talks with American Raptors wing D’Cota Dixon about his journey to Wisconsin, his time in the NFL, and how he found the game of rugby (10:20-42:34). After the interview with D’Cota, Colton talks with former Raptor Sam Slade about how he enjoyed his time in Colorado, playing for Manu Samoa, and what’s next for him (43:51-57:47). Following the interview, Colton assigns some “Required Reading” and closes the show with “The Loop” (57:48-59:55).

D’Cota Dixon played 51 games for the Wisconsin Badgers football team from 2014-2018. He finished his career with 177 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, five interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries over the course of his career. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2019 and spent a year and a half on the team until he was released in October 2020. He signed with the American Raptors ahead of the 2021 fall campaign.

Sam Slade played No. 8 for the Colorado Raptors for the 2020 Major League Rugby season. Since leaving the Raptors, Slade made his international rugby debut for Manu Samoa in July and has been a staple for Counties Manukau Rugby Football Union in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.

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