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Eddy Pineiro impresses with kicking power in debut

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Before Friday, Eddy Pineiro had never kicked a field goal in front of a crowd.

That changed with 3:45 to play in the first quarter of the Orange and Blue Debut.

Kicking for the Orange team, he lined up from the left hash of the Blue team’s 42 yard line — a 52-yard attempt. He took four steps back before pausing to spread his arms and align his kick.

Two steps to the side, and it was time.

His foot met the ball, the ball met the center of the net in a hurry and the crowd — about half a stadium strong — erupted as loud as it would all game long.