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Field Goal Controversy in Thursday Night Football

Posted on October 17, 2014 by longsnap

Last night’s game between the Jets and Patriots has caused a bit of a controversy with a long snapper in the middle of it.  A 58-yard field goal attempt by Nick Folk of the Jets was blocked, giving the Patriots … Continue reading →

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Week Six in Review

Posted on October 14, 2014 by longsnap

Week Six produced more big special teams plays, including multiple blocked kicks and punts.  However, the snapping issues in Cleveland appear to have been resolved, as Christian Yount has rebounded and even added an assisted tackle this week in punt coverage, his second … Continue reading →

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Week Five in Review

Posted on October 7, 2014 by longsnap

Week Five featured some more big special teams plays,  including the Eagles blocking a punt against the Rams for a touchdown, the Browns blocking a Titans punt for a safety, the Niners converting a fake punt late in the game against the … Continue reading →

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Week Four in Review

Posted on September 30, 2014 by longsnap

Week Four included an extremely rare event in the NFL.  Although there have been over 14,000 regular season games in the 94 years of the NFL, only twice has there been a game without a punt.  It happened for the … Continue reading →

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Week Three in Review

Posted on September 23, 2014 by longsnap

Week Three of the NFL is done and there were some big special teams plays this week, including the Cardinals blocking a field goal attempt by the Niners.  This is a common occurrence, as the Cardinals have blocked an amazing 17 kicks … Continue reading →

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Week Two in Review

Posted on September 16, 2014 by longsnap

Week Two in the NFL is complete and the only personnel move involved Kevin McDermott being released from the Broncos’ practice squad earlier in the week.  Special teams played an important role in games again, as the Patriots blocked a … Continue reading →

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Week One in Review

Posted on September 9, 2014 by longsnap

The NFL regular season finally arrived and Week One is complete.  Just one snapper, Andrew DePaola, made his regular season debut for Tampa Bay and even added an assisted tackle in punt coverage.  Special teams usually play a key role … Continue reading →

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Final Cuts Bring Some Surprising Snapping Moves

Posted on August 30, 2014 by longsnap

Today was the final cut down day in the NFL and there were some notable snapping moves.  Veteran Danny Aiken has been let go by the Patriots, while Kevin McDermott was waived by the Niners. The Pats do not have a … Continue reading →

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Snapping Picture after First Mandatory Cuts

Posted on August 26, 2014 by longsnap

Each NFL club was required to reduce its roster to 75 players today and that limit led to some long snappers losing their spot.  Charley Hughlett (Jaguars), Jeremy Cain (Buccaneers), Jorgen Hus (Rams), Casey Kreiter (Cowboys) and Luke Ingram (Steelers) have all been let … Continue reading →

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“Magic Man” Dorenbos Featured on HBO Real Sports

Posted on August 23, 2014 by longsnap

August is the time that NFL long snappers tend to get some rare publicity.  The story of the anonymous athletes who play perhaps the least glamorous position always makes for interesting reading and viewing.  The story of Jon Dornebos of the Eagles is … Continue reading →

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