Name: T. Shawn Long

Nickname: Shiva

Favored (field) position: Wing probably, thinking about fullback but need to work into that

Member Since: 2006

Height/Weight: 6’ (or 6” – which one is feet and which is inches?), 175 lbs

Age: 37

Home town: Bushy Fork, NC, originally; now Wake Forest, NC

Occupation: Administrative person for statewide gay civil right nonprofit

Hobbies: Comic books, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, writing, penguins, parenting

Favorite Rugby Team: Kodiaks

How did you get started playing: I saw something about the team at Pride, then I checked them out online, then I e-mailed Nick Lu, then a year later I started playing.

Favorite Kodiak moment: My second try at the Atlanta 7s tournament, or my seventh tackle at my second Guilford game (yes, I counted them – I tackled one of the kids from behind, and it felt perfect. GBO Rob even complimented me on it afterwards, so I know it was quality). I was also thrilled the first time the Kodiaks showed up at a pitch and had full side on our own without having to borrow form the opposition.

Random Personal Fact: Philosophically Taoist.