Author Archives: longsnap

NFL Special Teams Unit Rankings

Posted on January 21, 2020

The end of the NFL regular season means that the annual rankings of each special teams unit in the NFL are finalized.  Rick Gosselin, who is famous for his compilation of 22 different kicking game categories, just published his ranking … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, NFL, Snapping in the Media

Post-Season Update for Top College Snappers

Posted on January 2, 2020

With college football season nearly complete, it is a good time to review some news regarding the top college snappers participating in post-season games and earning post-season honors. In the All-Star games, Steven Wirtel (Iowa State) and Blake Ferguson (LSU) … Continue reading →

Posted in College, NFL Draft

Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on December 31, 2019

Week Seventeen and the NFL regular season of 256 games is now complete.  Thomas Hennessy (Jets) and Rick Lovato (Eagles) each had four tackles in punt coverage this season, including three solo, to lead all snappers. The 2019 season was … Continue reading →

Posted in Coaching, NFL, NFL Draft, Tackles, Transactions

Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 24, 2019

The biggest snapping news during Week Sixteen occurred outside the lines, as Morgan Cox (Ravens) and Rick Lovato (Eagles) were voted the Pro Bowl long snappers.  While the selection of a Pro Bowl snapper is not unique since they have … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions

Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 17, 2019

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is done and was generally a quiet one for snappers.  The Broncos worked out three snappers earlier in the week, including rookies Jacob Bobenmoyer and Wes Farnsworth, along with Christian Kuntz. Two snappers, Hunter … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions

Notre Dame Snapper John Shannon Wins Inaugural Patrick Mannelly Award

Posted on December 16, 2019

Notre Dame senior long snapper John Shannon was announced as the winner of the inaugural Patrick Mannelly Award on Saturday.  Liam McCullough (Ohio State) and Steven Wirtel (Iowa State) were the other finalists. As one of the founders of the … Continue reading →

Posted in College, Patrick Mannelly Award

A Big Week for Long Snappers

Posted on December 11, 2019

This week is a very notable one for the long snapping position. On Saturday, the winner will be announced for the first annual Patrick Mannelly Award to be given to the top senior long snapper at the FBS level.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Patrick Mannelly Award, Snapping in the Media

Week Fourteen in Review

Posted on December 10, 2019

Week Fourteen of the NFL season is complete and was a relatively quiet one for snappers.  It is worth noting that the Patriots had their fourth punt block of the season against the Chiefs and remain one of the better … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions

Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 3, 2019

Week Thirteen of the NFL season may mark the end of an era.  After battling wrist and knee injuries, the Giants placed veteran long snapper Zak DeOssie on injured reserve, which may mark the end of his career, at least … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions

Week Twelve in Review

Posted on November 26, 2019

Week Twelve of the NFL season is done and Zak DeOssie of the Giants had another rough day on short snaps, including a field goal snap that rolled on the ground.  JJ Jansen of the Panthers was involved in the … Continue reading →

Posted in NFL, Tackles, Transactions