Monthly Archives: December 2009

Week Sixteen is complete and it appears there will be no changes at the snapping position after a few weeks of frequent transactions.  In game action, Chiefs snapper Thomas Gafford had a high punt snap over the head of his punter that … Continue reading →

The Lions have released veteran snapper Nate Hodel as Don Muhlbach is ready to return after missing Week Fifteen with a concussion.  In addition, Matt Katula continues to be bothered by an elbow injury and the Ravens have added rookie … Continue reading →

Last night’s post summarized a strange week in the snapping world and the latest changes at the snapping position.  On the positive side, a number of snappers recorded tackles in Week Fifteen, led by Thomas Gafford (Chiefs) with two solo … Continue reading →

Week Fifteen had a number of developments, prompting an early post to keep readers up to speed.  There were a number of mishaps in the punt game and on kicks, some of which were bad snaps, poor holds or simply missed … Continue reading →

The December 21, 2009 issue of Sports Illustrated is out now and features numerous articles about punters and punting.   Among the stories are a close examination of a so-called “Perfect Game” earlier this season when the Browns beat the Bills, … Continue reading →

Veteran snapper Nathan Hodel signed with the Lions today in case Don Muhlbach cannot snap Sunday.  Hodel was released by the Patriots on August 31st after spending the last seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals.  Hodel was one of the … Continue reading →

Client Bryan Pittman was re-signed by the Texans this afternoon after a snapping competition with former Steelers snapper Jared Retkofsky.  Pittman spent the month of November with the Falcons before being released on December 1st.  Pittman was also in training … Continue reading →

The NFL season is in the homestretch and Week Fourteen is now complete.  Lions snapper Don Muhlbach was carted off the field in the first half of the game against the Ravens after suffering an apparent head injury.  Muhlbach was … Continue reading →

Week Thirteen had some unsual snapping situations.  Reliable veteran snapper Ethan Albright of the Redskins had a high snap on a late field goal attempt that contributed, at least in part, to a missed kick that would have given the … Continue reading →

Another change occured at the snapping position, as client Bryan Pittman was released by the Falcons today, along with kicker Jason Elam.  Former Jags snapper Joe Zelenka will replace Pittman, who snapped in four games following the season-ending injury to Mike … Continue reading →