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High School snapping news

Chris Rubio Award Finalists Announced

Posted on December 31, 2014 by longsnap

Three high school long snappers are finalists for the 2104 Chris Rubio Award given to the top high school snapper.  I am honored to be on the selection committee again this year.  The winner will be announced on January 16th … Continue reading →

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Eighth Grade Snapper Offered Scholarship

Posted on July 23, 2014 by longsnap

It was revealed yesterday that Quentin Skinner Jr., a 13 year old rising eighth grade snapper, has received a verbal offer of a college scholarship.  Skinner attended a specialists camp at LSU this past weekend.  He made such an impression on the special … Continue reading →

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Blind Snapper to be Preferred Walk-On at Tulane

Posted on May 21, 2014 by longsnap

Last year, I wrote about Jake Olsen, a blind high school long snapper from California.  This year, another blind high school snapper, Aaron Golub has received national attention after being awarded preferred walk-on status at Tulane University.  Golub is legally blind … Continue reading →

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Justin Snow Long Snapping Academy Now Open

Posted on January 23, 2014 by longsnap

Client and veteran NFL long snapper Justin Snow has recently started his own camps and training programs for long snappers.  Snow, who spent 13 years with the Colts and Redskins, has developed a variety of camps and training program packages … Continue reading →

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Ferguson Wins 2013 Herbalife 24 Chris Rubio Award

Posted on January 18, 2014 by longsnap

Blake Ferguson, a high school junior and LSU recruit, took him the 2013 Herbalife 24 Chris Rubio Award last night in Vegas as the top high school long snapper.  Ferguson prevailed over two senior snappers, Alan Lucy and Tanner Carew.

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2013 Chris Rubio Award Finalists Announced

Posted on December 16, 2013 by longsnap

On Friday, three finalists were announced for the third annual 2013 Chris Rubio Award.  The award will be presented at a cermenony in Las Vegas on January 17, 2014. This year’s finalists are Tanner Carew (California, Class of 2014), Blake … Continue reading →

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The Blind Long Snapper

Posted on November 24, 2013 by longsnap

As noted here many times before, there are tremendous and inspiring stories of the people who fill the role as long snapper at all levels of football.  One such story that has received national attention is that of Jake Olson.  Jake … Continue reading →

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Rubio Featured in The New York Times

Posted on August 25, 2013 by longsnap

Snapping instructor Chris Rubio has been featured regularly on Longsnap.com as well as many other national media sources.  The latest recognition came in the form of a feature story in The New York Times by Scott Cacciola, who calls Rubio, appropriately, “Guru of the … Continue reading →

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Pontbriand Offering Private and Group Snapping Training

Posted on June 17, 2013 by longsnap

Ryan Pontbriand, who is the highest drafted snapper in the history of the NFL, is now offering both private and group snapping training and instruction.  Based in Texas, Pontbriand has started to train high school and college snappers in sessions … Continue reading →

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USC Recruit Zach Smith Becomes a National Video Sensation

Posted on June 6, 2013 by longsnap

California high school snapper Zach Smith, who is committed to attend USC next Fall, has become the latest national video star with his amazing compilation of long snapping tricks.  At last check, Smith’s video had over 425,000 views and has … Continue reading →

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