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Creating My Own Highlight Tape, Good Idea or Bad?

March 27, 2013 By Rubio

We are asked this question all the time:

Should I make my own Highlight Tape or have a professional do it?

If you look at investment of having a professional do it the right way vs. the potential awareness it will drive to you as a potential College Long Snapper the answer is pretty clear. Have a pro do it for you!

A Highlight tape in most cases is the one shot you have to impress a college coach in just a few short seconds. It is essential that it is done professionally and clearly defines you and your skill set. When choosing a Film maker consult with Rubio Long Snapping prior as we know what makes the perfect Long Snapping Highlight Tape.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when developing a Highlight Tape:

Put your Best Clips at the beginning of the Tape, in some cases you only have a few seconds to catch the attention of college scouts.
Make sure you include a small bio, contact info, jersey colors, your number, GPA, SAT Score, etc.
Follow up, be persistent make sure the coaches received your tape and that they viewed it.
Leverage your online presence by showcasing the Video across all your Social Media Sites, Youtube Channels, Scouting Website Profiles, etc. you never know who will see it.

Prior to any attempt at creating a Highlight Tape consult with Rubio Long Snapping to guide in the right direction.

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Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!

In just 12 years, Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.

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All Rankings are Updated post the Nike Spring Camp in TX

March 6, 2013 By Rubio

The rankings are completed for ALL Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping Nike Spring Camp in TX on March 3rd.

KEY POINTS:

My rankings are NOT done just from the Target
My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why I am at all my camps.
My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the rankings for the class of 2013, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2014, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2015, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2016, please go HERE

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ALL Long Snapper Rankings are Now Updated From the CA Camp

March 1, 2013 By Rubio

The rankings are completed for ALL Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping Nike Spring Camp in CA on February 24th

KEY POINTS:

My rankings are NOT done just from the Target
My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why I am at all my camps.
My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
If you would like anything added to your profile page, simply email me (Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) the information and consider it done.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.

For the rankings for the class of 2013, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2014, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2015, please go HERE

For the rankings for the class of 2016, please go HERE

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10 Common Questions Regarding the Spring Vegas Event

February 27, 2013 By Rubio

1. How do I get invited to the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? You don’t! It is not an invite only camp. It is a first come, first served Event. You register and you are in.

2. How old do you have to be to attend the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? All levels of High School through second year of Junior College. I will allow younger if it is pre-approved through me. Seniors should still be attending since we will be right in the middle of the third wave of recruiting.

3. Is the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas only for advanced Long Snappers? NO, it is open to all levels of Long Snappers. The early you go, the better you will be in the long run. Trust me, I have seen it countless times. Don’t be the guy who waits and then blows it because they were too nervous. Go early and get your butterflies knocked out sooner than later.

4. Will there be small group sessions this spring? Yes! There will be a 4-5 pm and 5-6 pm session. They are one hour blocks meant to knock off the rust, get some last minute fine-tuning in and get used to the fields, brand new football and myself.

5. Is there a hotel you recommend for the Long Snappers and their parents? Yes, we have a group rate with the JW Marriott. It is about one mile from the fields and is superb.

6. When should we book flights? Plan on arriving on Friday and either leaving after 7 pm on Sunday evening (camp will end at 5 pm) or Monday morning.

7. Is there a rental car company you recommend? Yes, for rental cars, follow these steps: Go to www.enterprise.com, Fill in the information as dates and times needed, In the optional area you will add L540231 and then click continue, The next screen will ask for a PIN which is RUB, Choose your car and enjoy the discount.

8. If I have spring ball on friday, can I arrive on Saturday morning? Yes, but I MUST be notified as early as possible so I can put you in a later group on Saturday.

9. Why is the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas important? It is a major one for the final recruitment of seniors (look at #2), beyond important for the underclassmen as their recruiting will just be going into high gear and your only chance to be selected to the EVENT ELITE (the EVENT ELITE will join The TOP 12 at the Invite Only TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp this summer in CA)

10. What do I get for attending the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas? The best on Long Snapping instruction in the world, a Rubio Long Snapping shirt, a profile page with Rubio Long Snapping, a YouTube video to be used at your discretion, a recruiting and nutritional seminar at the hotel, a chance to make the EVENT ELITE and the winner of the camp receives one year of free Rubio Long Snapping camps (accommodations and transportation not included).

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Meet the 2013 Members of the TOP 12!

February 21, 2013 By Rubio

After every National Snapping Event in Las Vegas in January, I choose the TOP 12 underclassmen Long Snappers. They are the best of the best out in Vegas and are selected to participate in the Invite Only TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE (these Long Snappers will be chosen after the Spring Event in Vegas) during the summer. Only the true great ones are allowed to attend the TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp and you must do extremely well in Vegas to be considered. The percent of Long Snappers that have been invited to this camp and continued their careers into college is well over 95%!

If you make this list, you obviously can snap the ball and do it well. Now, I wanted to give you a bit of insight on them off the field. In alphabetical order….

Name: Nate Adams
School: Greenway High School, AZ
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:“6 2′
Wt: 214
GPA: 3.83
SAT/ACT: Have not taken yet

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Arizona
3. Oregon
4. Florida
5. Arizona St.

Hobbies:
1. Hanging out with friends
2. Weight lifting
3. Playing any sport

What is your favorite movie?
Gladiator

What is your favorite food?
Steak

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I train harder than anyone in the country; I am consistent with my snaps and I am an athlete that will make plays down field.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am extremely good at Call of Duty, and can play the piano.

Name: Curtis Billen
School: Mariner High School, WA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:” 6’ 2”
Wt: 225
GPA: 3.6
SAT/ACT:
Took ACT on February 9, 2013
Taking SAT March, 2013

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Washington
2. Boise St.
3. Washington St.
4. Oregon
5. Eastern Washington

Hobbies:
1. Weight Lifting
2. Video Games
3. Refereeing youth football games

What is your favorite movie?
The Water Boy

What is your favorite food?
Chicken Alfredo

What is favorite motivational quote?
Trust, but verify
Vladimir Lenin adopted and made famous by U.S. president Ronald Reagan

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
The thing that makes me the best long snapper in the country is my work ethic. I workout every day, which includes weight lifting and aerobic exercises. After that, I go through my long snapping routine each and every day. Also, my grades are important to me, so I make sure I complete all of my class work to the best of my abilities and also I complete all of my homework everyday.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I was a three time state champion in Freestyle, Greco, and Collegiate wrestling before 8^th grade.

Name: Bronson Bruneau
School: Lakeville North High School, MN
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’5”
Wt: 205
GPA: 4.28
SAT/ACT: 27

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Clemson
3. Virginia
4. Notre Dame
5. Vanderbilt

Hobbies (name only three please):
1. Basketball
2. Hanging out with friends
3. Playing the piano

What is your favorite movie?
Rocky 3

What is your favorite food?
Strawberry Jello

What is favorite motivational quote?
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I have a strong work ethic and strive to be the best that I can be. I am coachable and work to achieve my goals.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I have spent over 400 hours in the last two years volunteering at two different hospitals and working for health related causes.

Name: Reid Buckingham
School: Lawrence Free State High School, KS
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’2
Wt: 240
GPA: 3.88
SAT/ACT: 24

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Colorado St.
2. TCU
3. Wisconsin
4. Baylor
5. Oklahoma St.

Hobbies:
1. Weight lifting
2. Fishing/Outdoor Sports
3. Traveling to famous hamburger joints across the Midwest

What is your favorite movie?
The Prestige

What is your favorite food?
Yes

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.” – Mike Jackson

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
“I am dedicated to my craft and am able to accept constructive criticism to constantly improve. I am never satisfied or have felt that I am good enough and embrace the struggle and the ups and downs that come with being the best Long Snapper in the country.”

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
When I was in 5th grade I placed 2nd in the Kansas Youth Oratorical Contest (public speaking).

Name: Tanner Carew
School: Damien High School, CA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′ 2″
Wt: 210
GPA: 3.1
SAT/ACT: Not yet taken

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Oregon
2. Arizona
3. Florida
4. Utah St.
5. Nevada

Hobbies:
1. Wakeboarding
2. Training
3. Off-Roading

What is your favorite movie?
Rain Man

What is your favorite food?
Prime Rib

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My attitude, work ethic and confidence.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I can solve and Rubik’s Cube in under one minute while riding a wakeboard.

Name: CJ Keller
School: Brophy College Preparatory, AZ
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′ 2″
Wt: 185
GPA: 3.94
SAT/ACT: N/A, scheduled to take it in April.

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Stanford
2. Vanderbilt
3. Northwestern
4. Maryland
5. Cal Berkeley

Hobbies:
1. Hiking
2. Swimming
3. Doing Charitable Service Project, especially if it involves travel

What is your favorite movie?
Zero Dark Thirty

What is your favorite food?
Chinese food

What is favorite motivational quote?
Most people see what is, and never what can be.” Albert Einstein

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
Defined goals, dedication to hard work, consistency, great coaching and supportive parents all contribute to me becoming the best high school Long Snapper in the country.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I travelled to Kenya last summer to build a school for an impoverished village.

Name: Alan Lucy
School: Dinwiddie High School, VA.
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6′
Wt: 225
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT: SAT 1510 / ACT Not yet taken

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Oregon
2. Florida
3. South Carolina
4. Texas A&M
5. Maryland

Hobbies:
1. Traveling
2. Drag Racing
3. Fishing

What is your favorite movie?
Talladega Nights

What is your favorite food?
Crab Legs

What is favorite motivational quote?
“If what you did yesterday seems big, you haven’t done anything today.” (Lou Holtz)

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My drive to always improve my snapping and reach the next goal I have challenged myself with.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am very adventurous. I love flying and traveling and seeing new places.

Name: Liam McCullough
School: Worthington Kilbourne High School, OH
Grad Year: 2015
Ht:” 6’3”
Wt: 215
GPA: 4.0
SAT/ACT: 30
Top 5 College Choices:
1. The Ohio St.
2. Stanford
3. Wisconsin
4. Florida
5. Michigan St.

Hobbies:
1. Cooking
2. Traveling
3. Training (lifting, plyometrics, Long Snapping)

What is your favorite movie?
Borat

What is your favorite food?
Anything that at one point had a central nervous system

What is favorite motivational quote?
“…From he who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from he who has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”(Luke 12:48)

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I train harder than anyone else I compete with – in lifting, plyometrics, and long snapping. I strive every day to make myself the best athlete, snapper, and person I can be. I am very humble and face every aspect of my life with a positive yet determined attitude.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I can pick up an instrument and learn to play it by ear with minimal assistance. I have done this with around a dozen instruments.

Name: Wyatt Pfeifer
School: Buckeye Valley High School, OH
Grad Year: 2014
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 245lbs
GPA: 3.4
SAT/ACT: N/A

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Duke
2. Cincinnati
3. Ohio St.
4. Illinois
5. Bowling Green

Hobbies:
1. Riding Dirt Bikes
2. Water Sports
3. Working out

What is your favorite movie?
Dumb and Dumber

What is your favorite food?
Sushi

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Train like your second, play like your first”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
My ability to perform under pressure and my consistency snapping the ball. The amount of effort I put into being the best Long Snapper comes with my desire to acheive success, that is what makes me the best Long Snapper in the country.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I always have a smile on my face
Name: Zach Wade
School: Bremen High School, GA
Grad Year: 2014
Ht:” 6’1”
Wt: 210
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT: Taking SAT in march

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Auburn
2. Georgia
3. Clemson
4. Tennessee
5. Florida

Hobbies:
1. Lifting weights
2.Working on our farm
3. Long Snapping

What is your favorite movie?
300

What is your favorite food?
Chicken Alfredo

What is favorite motivational quote?
“Tough people embrace tough times”

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
I feel that my form is perfect, that I am consistent, I’m athletic, I snap a tight spiral and I have good ball speed.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
One unique quality about me, is that I am very straight forward.

Name: Casey Wilson
School: St. Pius X Catholic High School, GA
Grad Year:2014
Ht: 6’2
Wt: 200
GPA: 3.4
SAT/ACT: Taking on March 9th at St. Pius X Catholic High School

Top 5 College Choices:
1. Georgia Tech
2. Auburn
3. University of Georgia
4. Florida St.
5. Louisville

Hobbies:
1. Bass Fishing
2. 4 Wheeling/Mudding
3. Weight Lifting

What is your favorite movie?
Step Brothers

What is your favorite food?
Rice and gravy

What is favorite motivational quote?
“The difference between where you are now and where you want to be is your commitment to getting there.” -Rubio

What makes you the best Long Snapper in the country?
Athleticism and dedication to achieve my set goals.

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am naturally a lefty, but do most two handed things with my right hand, and most one handed things with my left hand.

Name: Jonathan Davis Winkie
School: South Forsyth High School
Grad Year: 2014
Height: 6’6″
Wt: 250
GPA: 4.07
SAT: 2120

Top 5 Schools:
1. Vanderbilt
2. Georgia
3. Harvard
4. Northwestern
5. Texas A&M

Hobbies:
1. Coaching youth baseball
2. Weight lifting
3. Golf

Favorite movie:
The Shawshank Redemption

Favorite food:
My momma’s poppyseed chicken.

Favorite quote:
There are no good plays or bad plays, only the next play.

Why am I the best?
I’m the best Long Snapper in the country because nobody else has my combination of dependability, size, strength, and smarts.

Unique quality?
I am a human playbook- in addition to knowing all of my plays for my primary position of center, I also know every assignment for guard, tackle, and tight end as well. I’m that guy on the O-line.

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New College Camp Announced!

February 21, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapping and Chris Sailer Kicking will be running the University of Washington’s Specialist Camp on June 17, 2013 in Seattle, WA.

The Huskies will be the 6th college camp we will be running across the country. Others that we will be running are LSU (June 1 and July 13), Texas A&M (June 6th), Alabama (June 8th), UCLA (June 10th) and Oregon (June 15th).

As with all college camps that we are running, you will need to register for it on their website and not ours.

See you this summer!

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Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega has committed to University of Alabama Birmingham!

February 20, 2013 By Rubio

Long time Rubio Long Snapper Dallas Noriega (JC, AZ) has committed on scholarship to UAB!

Dallas is a terrific 5 Star Rubio Long Snapper and even better person. Anyone that has been around him, knows his personality is over-flowing in a good way. He is a thick bodied lefty with great speed that moves very well on his feet. Extremely athletic and mobile Long Snapper that will make the Dragons extremely happy for the next couple of years!

Congratulations to Dallas Noriega!

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Signing Day Dominance Continues with these 5 Rubio Long Snappers…

February 10, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapping continues its National Signing Day dominance with the signing of these 5 Long Snappers to their colleges of choice. Rubio Long Snapping is proud to be a part of these young men’s success thus far and on to the next level! Full Embrace…

Austin Orr

A 2013 graduate of Cathedral High School in Lebanon, Indiana, Austin Orr served as starting varsity Long Snapper since his sophomore year and played on two state championship teams. One of Tom Lemmings “Top Prospects,” Orr is committed to Howard University.

See a Review of Austin Orr

Trey Lamastus

A 2013 graduate of Neville High School in Monroe, Louisiana, Trey Lamastus is a consistently accurate Long Snapper, and winner of the Nike Spring long snapping camp in Texas in March 2012. Lamastus is committed to the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

See a Review of Trey Lamastus

Nick Walter

A 2013 graduate of Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, Nick Walter has played as starting Long Snapper since his sophomore year and starting center since his junior year. Walter is committed to Miami University of Ohio.

See a Review of Nick Walter

Trevor Morgan

A 2013 graduate of Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Georgia, Trevor Morgan is an all-around athlete. Along with serving as starting varsity Long Snapper, Morgan is a 1st string wide receiver and backup quarterback. He is committed to the University of Memphis.

See a Review of Trevor Morgan

Justin Greene

A 2013 graduate of Copperas Cove High School in Copperas Cove, Texas, Justin Greene is a smooth, precise Long Snapper with good form and a hard snap. Greene is committed to Air Force.

See a Review of Justin Greene

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Rubio Long Snapping Signing Day Dominance Continues…5 more Commits!

February 9, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapping continues it’s dominance from National Signing Day this week. Check out these 5 Long Snappers and their college choices. Each of these fine young men have dominated in the High School ranks and look for that to continue in college. Full Embrace:

Brendan Turelli

A 2013 graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix, AZ, Brendan Turelli has had college-level skill as a Long Snapper for most of his high school career, and has been named all-city, all-division and best lineman. Turelli has been offered a full scholarship from the University of Wyoming.

See a Review of Brendan Turelli

Mike Lizanich

A 2013 graduate of Pinnacle High School in Phoenix, Arizona, Mike Lizanich is a Long Snapper with a near-perfect high school record, including several game-winning field goal snaps. He has been named all-state and all-Arizona. Lizanich is committed to Tulane University.

See a Review of Mike Lizanich

Tucker Etheridge

A 2013 graduate of Blessed Trinity High School in Roswell, Georgia, Tucker Etheridge is a Long Snapper who throws one of the fastest, most consistent snaps in the country. He was a two-time winner at the Nike Spring Camp for long snappers in Georgia. Etheridge is committed to Louisiana Tech.

See a Review of Tucker Etheridge

John Wirtel

A 2013 graduate of Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, Illinois, John Wirtel is an accurate Long Snapper with great velocity, and a dual-season athlete also plays varsity baseball. Wirtel is committed to the University of Kansas.

See a Review of John Wirtel

Matthew Cota

A 2013 graduate of Eagle High School in Eagle, Idaho, Matthew Cota sports a perfect high school Long Snapping record, and also played starting left guard for the varsity team. Also an academic, Cota was selected for the Idaho High School Activities Association’s all-academic team. Cota is committed to Boise State.

See a Review of Matthew Cota

Stay tuned for profiles on the next 5 Rubio Long Snapping commits from National Signing Day…

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2014 Long Snappers may now celebrate Rankuary!

February 7, 2013 By Rubio

The rankings are completed for the class of 2014 Long Snappers post the 11th Annual National Kicking and Snapping Event in Las Vegas. This class was extremely tricky considering how many stepped up and showed me they belong in the TOP 12. Trust me when I tell you, that list was not easy nor was ranking this class…hence, why it took me the longest. Not one Long Snapper is safe with their ranking in this group and the Spring Event in Las Vegas is going to be a flat out battleground for them.

KEY POINTS:

My rankings are NOT done just from the Target
My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
My rankings ARE done by me and only me.
My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video. For the rankings for the class of 2014, please go HERE

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Rubio Long Snapping Makes History!

February 6, 2013 By Rubio

As you already know, today is National Signing Day for all high school athletes. It is a monster for coaches, sports writers, athletes and myself (check your Twitter and Facebook feeds).

Bottom line, today is a big day….and I want you to fully grasp how big of a day this is for Rubio Long Snapping and Long Snappers in general.

I received a picture and text from Rubio Long Snapper Carson Tinker of Bama….

He had it sent to him by the top ranked Long Snapper in the country, Cole Mazza. The picture is showing Mazza signing his letter of intent to play at Alabama for the next four years.

Big deal, right?

It gets bigger. Tinker’s text to me read “You did that man…I’m proud of Rubio…You make snappers proud….This picture is unprecedented to long snappers and you know that….congrats man. It is historical and you made that happen. Saban has offered a snapper”

Tinker is right. This is historical. Not just for Rubio Long Snapping, but for Long Snappers everywhere. Alabama has never offered a Long Snapper out of high school. Head Coach Nick Saban has never offered a Long Snapper a scholarship out of high school.

Who is next to make history with Rubio Long Snapping?

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Rubio Long Snapper John Wirtel has committed to Kansas!

February 5, 2013 By Rubio

5 Star Rubio Long Snapper John Wirtel (IL, ’13) has committed the University of Kansas as a preferred walk-on!

John came off a terrific Vegas Event where he was snapping with tremendous confidence and excellent form. He is one of the smoothest Long Snappers in his class and this opportunity for him is very well deserved.

Per the Rubio Long Snapping website, “Wirtel is now ready for the next level. He has great length and a solid frame that could easily put on 30 lbs. He listens well and is very coachable. Snaps a nice, smooth ball that is on target. Speed is at the D1 level when he snaps the ball hard, which is pretty much every single time now (and I love it). He moves well on his feet and his going to be a very accurate/consistent Long Snapper at the next level. Not flashy, but he doesn’t need to be as a Long Snapper. Excellent work ethic.”

He will be joining Rubio Long Snapper Justin Carnes at Kansas and looks to fill in his shoes after this season.

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So, You Didn’t Make The TOP 12…now what?

February 5, 2013 By Rubio

For the past 2 weeks, you have been watching the TOP 12 Long Snappers get chosen one by one. Nightly, you stared at your Twitter feed or Facebook at approximately 5 pm pst waiting for the inevitable clue to be dropped. Each day, one person was ecstatic while countless others felt the opposite emotions. Last night, the final TOP 12er was chosen and a balloon was popped for many 2014, 2015 and even some 2016 Long Snappers. Now what?

Couple ways to look at it….

You can be upset with me for not selecting you. You can be upset with yourself for not performing when it counted. You can even find a way to blame others, but, it is ultimately on you. The only thing you can control is how hard and smart you work. Everyone in Vegas is competing for the same spots. Don’t let anybody outwork you and you will see different results.

You need to use this as motivation to make sure you perform better. This is all up to you. The choice is yours.

If you are a Long Snapper that strives to be the best, you want to be at that TOP 12 camp this summer. Any single athlete that has been there (scholarship Long Snappers, All-Americans, NFL players) will tell you it is, by far, the best camp they have ever been to in their life. What you need to do is get back on the horse. Work smarter and harder. Your opportunity is waiting for you in May at the Spring Event in Las Vegas.

At the Spring Event, I choose the EVENT ELITE. The EVENT ELITE is the best of the best from Vegas in May. They join the TOP 12 to form the TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE Camp on June 21-23, 2013 in Los Angeles. There is no set number for the EVENT ELITE. I could choose one Long Snapper or I can choose 20. It all depends on the talent. I don’t choose just to choose. It would make me look ignorant in the end. If I say you belong at that camp, you are one of the best in the world. This is a true invite only camp. I do NOT just hand out invites to get people to come to it. That would give me no credibility. I choose the best because they are the best. They will represent the TOP 12, EVENT ELITE and Rubio Long Snapping the best in the future.

Are you one of them? Time to decide. Prove to me, and the rest of the world, that you belong.

Or don’t.

THE CHOICE IS YOURS…..

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The 12th TOP 12er is Liam McCullough!

February 4, 2013 By Rubio

The 12th, and final, Long Snapper to be named to the exclusive TOP 12 is Liam McCullough (OH, ’15)!

Liam is the only Long Snapper from the class of 2015 that was chosen for this elite group and it is VERY well deserved. Liam came out to the 11th Annual National Event in Las Vegas and was beyond dominant from start to finish. He averaged sub .7 for a 15 yard snap and I didn’t see a bad ball all weekend. He has increased his size and is snapping with a ton of confidence.

Once again, congratulations to the final member of the TOP 12 – Liam McCullough!

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Filed Under: Article Archives, College, Deep Snapper, High School, Long Snapper, Motivation, TOP 12, Vegas Tagged With: Chris Rubio, college recruiting, deep snap, deep snapper, deep snapping, deepsnap, deepsnapper, deepsnapping, football recruiting, Liam McCullough, Long Snap, long snapper, long snapping, LongSnap, LongSnapper, LongSnapping, national recruits, nationally ranked long snapper, Rubio long snapping, TOP 12

2015 Long Snappers may now celebrate Rankuary!

February 4, 2013 By Rubio

The rankings are completed for the class of 2015 Long Snappers post the 11th Annual National Kicking and Snapping Event in Las Vegas. This was a very difficult class for me to rank due to their talent level. I have never had a sophomore class that was this advanced. The next year of camps is going to amazing to watch this group continue to advance. May will be very intense for this class. They will no longer be the babies, they will be ready to truly run with the big dogs.

KEY POINTS:

My rankings are NOT done just from the Target
My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
My rankings ARE done by me and only me.
My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video. For the rankings for the class of 2015, please go HERE

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Rubio Long Snapper Jerred Sonneborn commits to Washington St.

February 3, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Jerred Sonneborn (WA, ’13) has committed to Washington State University as a preferred walk-on!

Sonneborn, who had full offers from smaller schools, has always dreamed of being a Coug and couldn’t pass up this opportunity when special teams Coach Russell extended the offer his way.

Jerred has come a long way since first starting with Rubio Long Snapping. He was originally close to 300 lbs and all lineman that could somewhat snap. Now, he is 250 lbs and a very solid Long Snapper that can also play line.

Sonneborn will be joining fellow Rubio Long Snappers, Alex Den Bleyker and Ryan Saparto at WSU.

Once again, congratulations to Rubio Long Snapper Jerred Sonneborn on his commitment to WSU.

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The 11th TOP 12er is Zach Wade!

February 1, 2013 By Rubio

The 11th member of the exclusive TOP 12 is Zach Wade (GA, ’14)!

Zach had another strong showing at a Rubio Long Snapping camp. In Vegas, he was smooth, on target and snapping the ball extremely quick. He has very good form and he snaps the ball hard every snap. Handles pressure well and snaps with confidence.

Once again, congratulations to the 11th TOP 12er – Zach Wade.

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For all Long Snappers, it is now Rankuary

February 1, 2013 By Rubio

The rankings are completed for the class of 2013 Long Snappers post the 11th Annual National Kicking and Snapping Event in Las Vegas.

KEY POINTS:

My rankings are NOT done just from the Target
My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
My rankings ARE done by me and only me.
My rankings are based off of this blog I wrote about what makes a Long Snapper great.
Massive congratulations to the new 5 Star Long Snappers. You truly are the best in the country and should be extremely proud of yourselves.

A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video. For the rankings for the class of 2013, please go HERE

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The Final Snap of the 11th Annual Event

February 1, 2013 By Rubio

Every year, Rubio Long Snappers impress me more and more. Their snapping has become jaw-dropping at earlier ages. They are bigger, stronger, faster much sooner than they used to be with their bodies and, yup, even minds. They, and their parents, have grown into a massive family (which is what I have always hoped for with Rubio Long Snapping). Seriously, think about it, you really don’t see a lot of Long Snapping families eating solo out in Vegas:)

The big national events really bring everyone together. You have Long Snappers, and their families, from all over the world coming to one place to do their best in an extremely stressful environment. Many come and do wonderful their first trip out, while many come and absolutely bomb on their first venture to the desert. More often than not, it is the later (hence why I always say to go as soon as you can in your career).

This video, is yet another example of what I am talking about in being a Rubio Long Snapper. This video personifies emotion and desire.

To say Emmett Odegard, the Long Snapper in the video, has come along way with his snapping would be like saying the Grand Canyon is a crack in the ground. He has been with Rubio Long Snapping for three years and started slow but listened….and listened….and listened….until it all paid off.

Emmett, who was absolutely fantastic all weekend, stormed into the finals as the #2 seed and had some intense battles along the way (7 total snaps against Keaston Sinicki, 5 of which they both scored on!) and was ready to take on, cue the music, Cole Mazza (who was the top seed).

In the video, Emmett was down three points behind Mazza and had to make a 3 pointer to stay alive in the finals. Basically, he had to be perfect and snap the ball through the middle rectangle (one with the chains) or he was done and Mazza would win.

This video shows the emotion of the Long Snapper AND the crowd. This video shows the camaraderie, that so many Long Snappers now possess and I love it. This video shows the desire and compassion of two Long Snappers. Both were exceptional and both should be proud of themselves. I am.

Two great examples of Rubio Long Snappers.

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Rubio Long Snapper Justin Greene commits to Air Force!

February 1, 2013 By Rubio

Rubio Long Snapper Justin Greene (TX ’13) has committed to Air Force!

Justin is an extremely strong Long Snapper with a bright future. Built very well and thick with a powerful snap. Once he fine tunes it all, he will be well on his way to greatness.

Justin will be joining Rubio Long Snappers Adonis Smith and Harrison Elliott at Air Force. EXTREMELY proud of all of them for what they are doing on, and especially off, the field.

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Rubio Long Snapper Justin Greene commits to Air Force!

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