Author Archives: longsnap

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 →

Week Twelve is now complete and included some interesting back stories.  Chargers veteran snapper Dave Binn played in his 250th consecutive game against the Chiefs.  Binn, who was an undrafted free agent from Cal in 2004, did not expect to … Continue reading →

Week Eleven is complete and a number of snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage.  Zak DeOssie of the Giants led the way with a solo and assisted tackle, while Mike Leach (Cardinals) and Jon Dorenbos (Eagles) each recorded a solo … Continue reading →

For snappers, there is life beyond the NFL, at least this year.  The new United Football League has just concluded its inaugural regular season and gave some snappers increased exposure.  Meanwhile, the Canadian Football League, which has been around for … Continue reading →