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Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on January 1, 2024 by longsnap

A very happy new year to all, as the NFL regular season is down to its final week. In Week Seventeen, the Rams added Alex Matheson to the practice squad after his tryout last week. However, Carson Tinker handled all snaps … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen In Review

Posted on December 26, 2023 by longsnap

Just two weeks remain in the NFL regular season and this week brought the third snapping change of the season. The Commanders waived 2021 NFL Draft selection Camaron Cheeseman after a rough season. It is becoming increasingly rare for snappers to … Continue reading →

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Another Option for Snappers Looking to Play Professionally

Posted on December 20, 2023 by longsnap

In a recent post about senior snappers selected for college all-star games to date, I mentioned two upcoming showcases for snappers looking to play at the next level. Dates have now been finalized for another excellent option for aspiring snappers … Continue reading →

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Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 19, 2023 by longsnap

Week Fifteen brought a rare snapping change and another one will happen this coming week. Alex Ward of the Rams suffered an injury in his Week Fourteen game agains the Ravens and the team quickly signed veteran Carson Tinker to … Continue reading →

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Options for Snappers Looking to Play Professionally

Posted on December 15, 2023 by longsnap

With the NFL in its final weeks and college teams about to start bowl season, attention will soon turn to the NFL Draft. For snappers eligible for the Draft in April, all-star games and camps are a great way to attract … Continue reading →

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Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 12, 2023 by longsnap

Week Fourteen of the NFL season is complete and featured a controversial long snapper penalty late in Thursday’s Steelers game against the Patriots. Steelers’ snapper Christian Kuntz was flagged for a false start penalty with about five minutes left in … Continue reading →

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Shimko Wins Fifth Annual Patrick Mannelly Award

Posted on December 11, 2023 by longsnap

Joe Shimko of NC State became the fifth winner of the Patrick Mannelly Award on Saturday at a ceremony outside of Chicago. Shimko was voted best FBS long snapper by a close margin over Peter Bowden (Wisconsin) and Marco Ortiz … Continue reading →

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Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 5, 2023 by longsnap

Week Thirteen of the NFL season is complete and brought a rare special teams coaching change during the season. The Titans had a rough day on special teams in an overtime loss to the Colts. They had blocked punts, a … Continue reading →

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Week Twelve in Review

Posted on November 28, 2023 by longsnap

Week Twelve of the NFL season is complete and next week will bring another special teams coach in the head coaching role, at least temporarily. The Panthers fired Frank Reich yesterday and Chris Tabor will serve as interim head coach. … Continue reading →

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Week Eleven in Review

Posted on November 21, 2023 by longsnap

Week Eleven of the NFL season is complete and snappers had the rare opportunity to be part of signature plays downfield and on a fake punt. Ross Matiscik of the Jaguars recorded what I will call a “hat trick” for … Continue reading →

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