Author Archives: longsnap

Week Seventeen in Review

Posted on January 2, 2017 by longsnap

The 2016 NFL regular season is now complete. There were two notable snapping situations in the final week. Nolan Frese of the Seahawks sprained his ankle early in the game against the 49ers. Later, Frese sailed a punt snap over … Continue reading →

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NFL ST Coach Bruce DeHaven Passes Away

Posted on January 1, 2017 by longsnap

As we celebrate a new year and final week of the NFL regular season, this week also brought sadness, as long-time NFL special teams coach Bruce DeHaven died Tuesday after a brave battle with cancer. DeHaven, who was 68, coached … Continue reading →

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Long Snapper the Secret to Alabama’s Success?

Posted on December 29, 2016 by longsnap

Alabama has been one of the most successful college football programs in the country and perhaps their recent tradition of scholarship long snappers may be a key element to their success. Sam Borden of The New York Times suggests as … Continue reading →

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Week Sixteen in Review

Posted on December 27, 2016 by longsnap

There is one week left in the NFL regular season and the snapping position remains stable. There were a few notable poor snaps, as Morgan Cox had a rare high short snap that prevented a Ravens field goal attempt against the Steelers … Continue reading →

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NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and FCS All-American Snappers

Posted on December 21, 2016 by longsnap

With the Senior Bowl long snappers now set, the other premiere college all-star game to use dedicated long snappers, the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, has selected its two snappers. Brad Northnagel of California and Nolan Dowling of Western Kentucky will be the participating … Continue reading →

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Week Fifteen in Review

Posted on December 20, 2016 by longsnap

Week Fifteen of the NFL season is complete and was a quiet one for snappers. Rick Lovato debuted with the Eagles and Thomas Gafford will now finish the season with the Broncos, as client Casey Kreiter was placed on injured … Continue reading →

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Pro Football Focus Pro Bowl Snappers

Posted on December 17, 2016 by longsnap

Pro Football Focus continues to provide detailed analysis of every play and player in the NFL and the snapping position is no exception. PFF has graded every snap and snapper this year and used those grades to select their own Pro … Continue reading →

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Senior Bowl Snappers and Phil Steele All-Americans

Posted on December 16, 2016 by longsnap

With the NFL regular season winding down, the focus will soon turn to the next crop of NFL snapping talent in the college ranks. The Senior Bowl recently announced that the two snappers will be Cole Mazza (Alabama) and Colin … Continue reading →

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Ladouceur Called the NFL’s “Perfect Player”

Posted on December 15, 2016 by longsnap

Les Carpenter just wrote an excellent profile of Cowboys veteran long snapper LP Ladouceur for The Guardian. Carpenter describes him as “perfect for almost 12 seasons.” The story reaffirms the usual refrain about snappers, which is you do not want to … Continue reading →

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The Leaping the Snapper Controversy Continues

Posted on December 14, 2016 by longsnap

The Patriots successful leap over Ravens snapper Morgan Cox to block a field goal attempt Monday night has brought the controversial play back into focus. Earlier this season, the Broncos and Seahawks successfully executed similar leaps to block kicks. Adam Kilgore of … Continue reading →

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