Category Archives: Snapping in the Media

Week Thirteen in Review

Posted on December 3, 2013 by longsnap

Week Thirteen is complete and Kyle Nelson of the Redskins received the national attention that no snapper seeks.  Nelson had a poor punt snap late in the Monday Night game against the Giants and was called for holding on the … 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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Excellent Resource for College Depth Charts

Posted on November 21, 2013 by longsnap

For many years, I have spent countless hours pouring over college football team websites in order to compile Longsnap.com’s annual and exclusive listing of Division One college snappers.  At last, there is a tremendous resource for obtaining the depth charts for … Continue reading →

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Three Snappers Nominated for 2013 Burlsworth Trophy

Posted on November 13, 2013 by longsnap

Three college snappers are among the nominees for the 2103 Burlsworth Trophy.  Alan D’Appollonio (Arkansas), Ryan Iverson (Colorado) and Kelly Mason (Kentucky) are the snappers on the nomination list.  Iverson was also nominated last season. The Burlsworth Trophy is named after former Arkansas walk-on Brandon … Continue reading →

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Another Feature Story on Texas Snapper Nate Boyer

Posted on November 8, 2013 by longsnap

In a blog post last September, I mentioned the inspirational story of the long snapper at the University of Texas, Nate Boyer.  The Longhorns snapper has a truly amazing history, from not having played high school football, to being a veteran of the Army … Continue reading →

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Week Eight in Review

Posted on October 29, 2013 by longsnap

Week Eight is done and featured a rare poor punt snap from Zak DeOssie of the Giants. DeOssie launched a punt snap well over the head of punter Steve Weatherford which resulted in an Eagles touchdown.  To his credit, DeOssie faced the music … Continue reading →

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Gresham Releases The Making of a Champion

Posted on October 14, 2013 by longsnap

Seahawks snapper and client Clint Gresham released a DVD short film yesterday entitled “The Making of a Champion”.  Featuring fellow Seahawks teammates and coaches, the DVD profiles what it takes to be a champion both on and off the field. … Continue reading →

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A Close Look Inside the Giants Field Goal Operation

Posted on October 10, 2013 by longsnap

The Giants play the Bears tonight and, during the game, the Giants field goal unit of snapper Zak DeOssie, holder Steve Weatherford and kicker Josh Brown will be in action.  Like snapping itself, the operation of the kicking unit for … Continue reading →

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Former NFL ST Coach Westhoff on Special Teams Play

Posted on October 5, 2013 by longsnap

The MMQB website featured a compelling story yesterday authored by former NFL special teams coach Mike Westhoff.  Westhoff, who spent 27 years in the NFL coaching special teams with the Dolphins and Jets, suggests that recent rule changes have eliminated much of the … Continue reading →

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Week Four in Review

Posted on October 1, 2013 by longsnap

Week Four of the NFL season is complete and the snapping position remains stable.  Unlike last week, a number of snappers recorded tackles in punt coverage, led by Garrison Sanborn of the Bills who had two assisted tackles.  Carson Tinker (Jaguars), … Continue reading →

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