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How to be Chosen for the US Army All-American Bowl

January 3, 2015 By

CSK_RLS_Army_logo copy 2 (Small)As you know, Rubio Long Snapping chooses the Long Snappers for the US Army All-American Bowl. This bowl, which is the largest high school all-star game in the world, takes place in early January at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX on NBC and highlights the top high school athletes in the country.

Last year, Rubio Long Snappers Wyatt Pfeifer (Western Michigan) and Tanner Carew (Oregon) played in this game. This year, Rubio Long Snappers Blake Ferguson (LSU commit) and Liam McCullough (Ohio St. commit) are playing in the game on NBC.

So, here is how you get chosen for this prestigious event…

  1. Register for an FBU (use the code CR15) that Rubio Long Snapping will be running in the spring and summer. PLEASE NOTE: Rubio Long Snapping will only be at certain locations and those locations will be announced by the end of the month. Once the dates are posted, you can obtain an invite code to the camp by contacting Rubio Long Snapping or FBU directly.
  2. Do well at the FBU camp you participated in and then you get invited to the TOP GUN camp run by FBU in June.
  3. Dominate the TOP GUN camp in June.
  4. The two top Long Snappers over the two day camp will be chosen as Army Bowl All-Americans!

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TOP 5 Questions Regarding The Chris Rubio Award

December 30, 2014 By

1. What is it?

  • Each year, The Chris Rubio Award is presented to the top high school Long Snapper in the country. The award is given out the day before the largest Long Snapping event in the world in January in Las Vegas.

2. When is it?

  • This year, The Chris Rubio Award will be presented to a lucky, and very deserving Long Snapper, on January 16th at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas.

3. Who is allowed to attend the Awards Show?

  • It is open to all and attire is casual. Doors will open at 7 pm at the JW Marriott in their ballroom (follow the signs). Trust me when I tell you, you will NOT want to miss this as new MC’s will be hosting AND we will be presenting other awards as well.

4. Who are the three finalists?

  • AJ Carty, Servite HS, CA
  • Blake Ferguson, Buford HS, GA
  • Liam McCullough, Kilbourne HS, OH

5. Who is on the Chris Rubio Award Selection Committee and what is their role?

They are the people that vote on the winner. Each committee member votes for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Long Snapper. Votes are tallied and the winner is announced at the awards banquet.

Justin Drescher – Four year starter at Colorado. Currently with the New Orleans Saints.

Christian Yount- Four year starter at UCLA. Two time, and only, Playboy All-American. Senior Bowl participant. First Long Snapper to be offered a scholarship his junior year. NFL Long Snapper with the Cleveland Browns

Corey Adams – Four year starter at Kansas St. All four years without a bad snap (almost 400). 2010 Lowes Award finalist for being a tremendous student-athlete on and off the field.

Aaron Brewer – Four year starter at San Diego St. All four years without a bad snap. Former #1 for Rubio Long Snapping in high school. Currently the starting Long Snapper for the Denver Broncos.

Kevin Gold – Kevin Gold is an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor and creator of the award-winning Web site Longsnap.com, dedicated to football long snapping. Longsnap.com was founded in 2000 and, in April 2009, converted to its current blog format. Mr. Gold has negotiated in excess of 50 NFL player contracts.

Carson Tinker – Four year starter at Alabama. Currently with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jon Weeks – Played his collegiate ball with Baylor. Currently with the Houston Texans.

Brandon Huffman –  Brandon is in his seventh year with Scout.com, currently as a National Recruiting Analyst and West Regional Manager.

Randy Taylor – Randy is a Recruiting Analyst and National Speaker for NCSA Athletic Recruiting.

Greg Biggins – Assistant Recruiting Editor & West Regional Coordinator at ESPN.

Chris Sailer – President and owner of Chris Sailer Kicking

Chris Rubio – President and owner of Rubio Long Snapping.

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Rubio Long Snapper Andrew MacLean (Canada) Picks Up Offer

December 30, 2014 By

MacLean, Andrew copyLong time Rubio Long Snapper Andrew MacLean (Canada) has been offered full tuition by the University of Regina! This is considered an equivalent to a full ride in Canada!

Andrew has been to Lewiston, ID several times for lessons, IL for camps and the Vegas Events frequently over the past couple of years.

Congratulations to Andrew and his family!

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Rubio Long Snapper Bobby Daggett Commits to Southern Miss!

December 22, 2014 By

Daggett, BobbyLong time Rubio Long Snapper Bobby Daggett (MS, JC) has committed to Southern Miss as a preferred walk-on!

Daggett did extremely well at the Rubio Long Snapping summer camp in GA. He is a thick, strong Long Snapper that can snap at D1 speeds right now. Love to see him push the ball a bit farther out in front of him to gain a bit more, yes, even more, speed. Moving out a bit will also eliminate the slight pick up he has when he is snapping. I believe that will smooth out the whole snapping motion and make him much more accurate with his punt snaps. Love his attitude. I would be shocked if he is not a 5 Star Rubio Long Snapper by VEGAS XXV

I am very proud of Daggett. He is a great Long Snapper and person that is always improving.

Congratulations to Daggett and his family!

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Rubio Long Snapper Nixon Commits on Scholarship!

December 19, 2014 By

nixon, StevenRubio Long Snapper Steven Nixon (GA, ’15) has committed to Mercer on scholarship!

Nixon has been with Rubio Long Snapping since 2012 and has never stopped improving. He is a workhorse that is built thick and strong. Great attitude on this wonderful Long Snapper.

Loved getting the text from Nixon, “Thanks for everything Rubio. I wouldn’t be the snapper i am today without you. You have taught me everything from grip to stance to shakin hands and talking to a coach. All in all, the Rubio family has successfully captured the hearts of another family. Thanks for everything. Cant wait to talk you up to every other snapper i meet “

Congratulations to Nixon and his family!

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Rubio Long Snappers in Bowl Games

December 19, 2014 By

Here you go! Get your DVR ready as here is the full list of games with a Long Snapper that has gone through Rubio Long Snapping. Enjoy….

R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL (12/20)
LA Lafayette – Jake Guidry, Stephen Morella

GILDAN NEW MEXICO BOWL (12/20)
Utah St. – Salano Galeai, Garrett Frum, Mark Hutchison
UTEP – Nick Dooley

ROYAL PURPLE LAS VEGAS BOWL (12/20)
Utah – Chase Dominguez
Colorado State – Nathan Lucas

FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL (12/20)
Western Michigan – Wyatt Pfeifer, Martin Diaz
Air Force – Harrison Elliott, Tom Sullivan, JC Everett

RAYCOM MEDIA CAMELLIA BOWL (12/20)
South Alabama – Austin Cole
Bowling Green – Greg Hohenstein

MIAMI BEACH BOWL (12/22)
Memphis – Trevor Morgan

BOCA RATON BOWL (12/23)
Marshall – Matt Cincotta

SD COUNTY CREDIT UNIOIN POINSETTIA BOWL (12/23)
Navy – Joe Cardona, Josh Antol, Nate Hawkins
San Diego State – Jeff Overbaugh, Hunter Christensen

POPEYES BAHAMAS BOWL (12/24)
Central Michigan – Mike Zenk
Western Kentucky – Nolan Dowling

HAWAII BOWL (12/24)
Rice – Ty Carter

ZAXBY’S HEART OF DALLAS BOWL (12/26)
LA Tech – Tucker Etheridge

QUICK LANE BOWL (12/26)
Rutgers – Alan Lucy
North Carolina – Connor Fry, Kyle Murphy

BITCOIN ST. PETERSBURG BOWL (12/26)
NC STATE – Scotty Thompson, RC Brunstetter
UCF – Scott Teal

MILITARY BOWL (12/27)
Virginia Tech – Colton Taylor

HYUNDAI SUN BOWL (12/27)
Arizona St – Easton Wahlstrom, Mitchel Fraboni
Duke – Colin Duffy, Bronson Bruneau

DUCK COMMANDER INDEPENDENCE BOWL (12/27)
South Carolina – Drew Williams, Ryland Culbertson

NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL (12/27)
Boston College – Leonard Skubal
Penn State – Sean Corcoran

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY BOWL (12/27)
Nebraska – Gabriel Miller
USC – Zach Smith, Peter McBride

AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL (12/29)
Texas A&M – Jordan Frese, Alex Feeman
West Virginia – John DePalma

RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL (12/29)
Clemson – David Estes

ADVOCARE LIBERTY BOWL (12/29)
Arkansas – Alan D’Appollonio
Texas – Kyle Ashby

FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE MUSIC CITY BOWL (12/30)
Notre Dame – Scott Daly
LSU – Reid Ferguson

BELK BOWL (12/30)
Georgia – Trent Frix
Louisville – Grant Donovan

FOSTER FARMS BOWL (12/30)
Maryland – Nate Adams
Stanford – Austin Tubbs, CJ Keller, Reed Miller

CHICK-FIL-A-PEACH BOWL (12/31)
Ole Miss – Will Denny
TCU – Matt Boggs

VIZIO FIESTA BOWL (12/31)
Boise St – Kevin Keane, Matt Cota
Arizona – Chase Gorham

CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL (12/31)
Mississippi St – Winston Chapman
Georgia Tech – Casey Wilson

OUTBACK BOWL (1/1)
Auburn – Forrest Hill, Zach Wade, Ike Powell

GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC (1/1)
Michigan St – Taybor Pepper
Baylor – BJ Jordan

BUFFALO WILD WINGS CITRUS BOWL
Missouri – Nick Monaghan

ROSE BOWL GAME (1/1)
Oregon – Tanner Carew, Devin Melendez, Connor Johnson
FSU – Danny Adams

ALL STATE SUGAR BOWL (1/1)
Alabama – Cole Mazza, MK Taylor
Ohio St – Bryce Haynes

LOCKHEED MARTIN ARMED FORCES BOWL (1/2)
Houston – Nolan Frese
Pittsburgh – David Murphy

TAXSLAYER BOWL (1/2)
Tennessee – Matt Giampapa

VALERO ALAMO BOWL (1/2)
Kansas State – Dalton Converse, Clayton Jackson
UCLA – Chris Longo

TICKETCITY CACTUS BOWL (1/2)
Washington – Ryan Masel, Luke Hutchison
Oklahoma State – Josh Elias, Kaleb Smith

BIRMINGHAM BOWL (1/3)
East Carolina – Colton Oliver, Charlie Coggins
Florida – Drew Ferris

GO DADDY BOWL (1/4)
Arkansas State – Ryan Eustace, Mitch Hardy
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SoloShot Will Be on Hand at VEGAS XXV!

December 18, 2014 By

SoloShotSoloShot will on hand at VEGAS XXV! Yesterday, I had a great meeting with them on the phone regarding fully implementing the “robot cameraman” into the Long Snappers regimen on Sunday during competition day. We both agreed it would be great to get some film of them when they are ….. nah, you are going to have to wait and find out:)

SoloShot was on hand at the Rubio Long Snapping Season Prep Camp in CA, New York in September and NC/GA in November and was very impressive.

What is SoloShot? Basically, the subject (whomever you want to film) wears a “tag” (size of a watch) and the SoloShot follows that person, non-stop, for as long as you want. It is kind of creepy, but in a good way and can be done from 2,000 feet away.

You use any video camera you want, you set it up on top of the SoloShot which is on a tripod. Boom. Done. A parent or coach can now actually see real life instead of always behind a small viewing screen.

If you have any questions, please contact james.carr@soloshot.com

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ASK RUBIO – The Big Lebowski and Music

December 17, 2014 By

Dear Rubio….

In the movie The Big Lebowski. If “the Dude”, Walter, and Donnie were the kicker, Long Snapper, and holder.
Who would do what?
-JJWASTAKEN

Dear JJWASTAKEN….
I have thought long and hard on this question and I believe The Dude would be the Long Snapper, Donnie would be the holder and Walter would be the kicker. Here is my reasoning…A Long Snapper must be calm and collected, and no one is cooler than The Dude. The Holder has to just kinda fit it, hence Donnie. Kickers are usually little angry man with fits of rage….hello Walter (not little, but definite anger issues).
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Dear Rubio…

What are your favorite tunes for workouts, game time, and just listening in general?
– AP in GA

AP in GA….
I listen to A LOT of music. A LOT. Best band for me is Pearl Jam. They are my tops. Next would probably be Michael Bublé. Guy is tremendous. Jolie loves concerts so we do a bunch of those when I have time. Best I have seen were Zac Brown Band, Buble, Pink, Garth Brooks and of course, Pearl Jam. I listen to all for all events. Doesn’t matter.
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Remember, if you would like to ASK RUBIO a question on any topic (honestly, it shouldn’t be on Long Snapping since you can find almost all questions answered on my blog and on RubioLongSnapping.com, just go ahead and send your question(s) to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com with the subject line: ASK RUBIO.

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Rubio Long Snapper Overbaugh Wins Academic Award

December 17, 2014 By

Overbaugh, JeffRubio Long Snapper Jeff Overbaugh has been honored with the President’s Award from San Diego St. for his high academic achievement.

The junior Psychology major carries a cumulative 3.72 GPA and is scheduled to finish his undergraduate degree before his fourth year of school.

Overbaugh will be heading into his fourth year with the Aztecs and has been the starter for the last three years. He took over for Rubio Long Snapper Aaron Brewer (Broncos) who took over for Rubio Long Snapper Tyler Schmitt (Seahawks).

Congratulations to Overbaugh and his family. You will be able to meet Overbaugh at VEGAS XXV where he will be one of the instructors.
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Rubio Long Snapper George Madden Commits to Arkansas!

December 16, 2014 By

george-madden3298 (1)Long time Rubio Long Snapper George Madden (OK, ’15) has committed to the University of Arkansas as a preferred walk-on! He looks to replace Alan D’Appollino who was has also gone through Rubio Long Snapping camps

Madden continues to be one of the most dominant Long Snappers in the country. He passes the eye ball test as anyone in the country. Looks like a college linebacker let alone a Long Snapper. He snaps the ball hard and with great force. Moves well on his feet and has a fast, easy to catch ball. More consistency will move him up the charts. Great attitude.

Congratulations to Madden and his family!

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Happy Ranksgiving to the 2017 Long Snappers from the TX Camp!

December 16, 2014 By

The rankings are completed for ALL 2017 Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping fall Camp in TX.

Long Snappers came in from PA, LA, NE, FL, KS, NV, CA, MD, OH, TN, OK, KY, AZ, MS and, of course, TX to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible for Long Snappers.

Next ranking opportunity will be at VEGAS XXV.

Pagel, Jake

Jake Pagel

The best 2017 Long Snapper at the camp was Jake Pagel. Pagel was very consistent all day. Don’t think I saw one bad snap from him in TX. Snap speed was solid and he needs to have a close kept on him.

. Pagel was smooth all day and one of the most consistent at the camp. Speed is good and he snaps a nice, accurate ball.

  • Jacob Rubenstein showed nice speed, good accuracy and excellent form. Definitely one to watch in 2015.
  • Jared Nugent is a strong Long Snapper that had very good explosion and a great attitude.
  • Chris Clore is a massive Long Snapper that is always improving. Good attitude and tons of upside.

Notables: Drew Wise, Jordan Silver, Reeves Blankenship, Caleb Cantrell,

KEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • 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.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

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

For the rankings section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com  rollover PLAYER RANKINGS, rollover which CLASS you are looking for, click that CLASS, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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ASK RUBIO – Athleticism, Flexibility & Strength in the Off-Season AND Confidence vs Cockiness

December 15, 2014 By

Dear Rubio….

What are your recommendations for improving athleticism, flexibility, and strength during the off season, which is normally coupled with spring football workouts,
-Sincerely, don’t think just snap!

Dear Don’t Think Just Snap….
YOGA, YOGA, then more YOGA…make sure you are in the back row. You’ll thank me later.
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Dear Rubio….

You always say you love when you have an extremely confident long snapper and tell us all to show off our ranking and be very confident no matter who you’re up against and to be a good snapper you have to be very confident.  In snapping and in life where do you draw the line between self pride/confidence and cockiness?
– Puzzled Long Snapper

Puzzled Long Snapper….
It is a VERY, VERY fine line and you have to know what it is. It is actually for every person. I want my Long Snappers to be toeing that line and have the killer instinct of a shark. When you go head to head with another Long Snapper, you should almost feel bad for them since you know you are going to crush them. Confidence is backing what you say up without being an idiot about the whole thing. Cockiness is bragging about what you are doing while being an idiot about the whole thing.
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Remember, if you would like to ASK RUBIO a question on any topic (honestly, it shouldn’t be on Long Snapping since you can find almost all questions answered on my blog and on RubioLongSnapping.com, just go ahead and send your question(s) to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com with the subject line: ASK RUBIO.Ask Rubio

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Rubio Long Snapper Earns Freshman All-American Honors!

December 15, 2014 By

IMG_0055Rubio Long Snapper Bobby Joe Nielsen has been named a Freshman All-American at Midwestern State for USA College Football Division II!

Nielsen has been with Rubio Long Snapping since 2012 and is one of those Long Snappers that never stopped improving. He has excellent form and an even better attitude.

He as also chosen as an All-Conference Long Snapper as well. All of this, while having a torn MCL. WOW!

Congratulations to Bobby Joe and his family!

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Happy Ranksgiving to the 2016 Long Snappers from the TX Camp!

December 13, 2014 By

The rankings are completed for ALL 2016 Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping fall Camp in TX.

Long Snappers came in from PA, LA, NE, FL, KS, NV, CA, MD, OH, TN, OK, KY, AZ, MS and, of course, TX to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible for Long Snappers.

Next ranking opportunity will be at VEGAS XXV.

Eatherly, Geron

Geron Eatherly

The best 2016 Long Snapper at the camp was Geron Eatherly. Geron was so solid he ended up winning the whole camp! He was snapping the ball all day in the .6s and with a lot of confidence. Definitely want to keep an eye on this kid at VEGAS XXV!

  • Koby Walsh looked very solid all day with his smooth snaps and great form. True student of Long Snapping that is very motivated.
  • Dylan Alexander had his best camp of his career. Always smiling and always improving. Tremendous form and a great attitude.
  • Alex Edwards had a great day in TX. Really snapping the ball well and jumped a ton in the rankings.
  • Evan Pohlman was throwing some severe heat all day and is one of the most athletic Long Snappers in his class.
  • Travis Arroyo might be the biggest Long Snapper in the country and he is one of the best in his class. Great form and moves really well on his feet. Also a tremendous lineman that dominates his opponents.

Notables: Thomas Patterson, Connor Adams, Trenton Givens, Jake Goodwin, Greg Royal, Eric Ryan, Grant Schoonover and Logan Bunger

KEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • 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.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

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

For the rankings section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com  rollover PLAYER RANKINGS, rollover which CLASS you are looking for, click that CLASS, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.

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Chris-Rubio-2Rubio 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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Finalists for The Chris Rubio Award!

December 12, 2014 By

Here are your finalists, in alphabetical order, for The Chris Rubio Award…

AJ Carty - Servite HS, CA

AJ Carty – Servite HS, CA

Blake Ferguson - Buford HS, GA

Blake Ferguson – Buford HS, GA

Liam McCullough, Worthington Kilbourne HS, OH

Liam McCullough, Worthington Kilbourne HS, OH

CONGRATULATIONS to these three fine young men! They deserve it.

Now, is it when it will really get intense. Each finalist has the option of doing the following….

  • sending in a two minute highlight tape explaining why they should be the next recipient of The Chris Rubio Award. Tape can include snapping highlights, personal interviews and even a first hand interview of the finalists. This will need to be uploaded to YouTube with the title = NAME, Chris Rubio Award Finalists, 2014.
  • getting recommendation letters from coaches, sports writers, etc.

All information must be sent to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com by December 19th.

The winner will be presented with the trophy on Friday, January 16th at 7:00 pm at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas, NV.

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The Chris Rubio Award is presented, on an annual basis, to the best national high school Long Snapper for that given season. Past winners include Scott Daly of Notre Dame (2011), Cole Mazza of Alabama (2012) and Blake Ferguson (committed to LSU).

Chris Rubio played high school football for Charter Oak High School in California from 1989-1992.  He was part of team that won the league championship in 1992 serving as the teams Long Snapper and left tackle.  He was voted Center of the Century in the San Gabriel Valley.  His long snapping ability earned him a spot on the UCLA football team where he was a 3-year starter at Long Snapper for three All-Americans.

The National Long Snapper of the Year is named in honor of Chris Rubio for his outstanding high school career and nearly single handedly changing the world of long snapping.  Chris is now the most prominent private long snapping coach in America.  He has made the position of long snapping a specialty and revered around the country through his website, as well as camps.  Through his training and development of young long snappers, dozens of high school long snapping specialists now receive full ride scholarships each year for their skill in that position.

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The Movie RUBIO is Coming to Los Angeles!

December 11, 2014 By

The Movie Rubio, directed by Tanner Gibas, is coming to Los Angeles, CA on December 20th at 4:00 pm!

It will take place at the….

Downtown Independent Cinema
251 S Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

I would highly recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time by clicking HERE as it can sell out.

RUBIO has been shown in Lewiston, ID. and Lawrence, KS. Los Angeles is the next stop with others to possibly come in the near future. Per the Rubio Movie website: Rubio is a full-length documentary about Long Snapping instructor Chris Rubio and the way he radically changed the long snapping position from being a linebackers side job into a full time, recruitable position.

For any further questions, please contact TannerGibas@Gmail.com and I will see you at the movies!

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Happy Ranksgiving to the 2018 Long Snappers from the TX Camp

December 10, 2014 By

The rankings are completed for ALL 2018 Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping fall Camp in TX.

Long Snappers came in from PA, LA, NE, FL, KS, NV, CA, MD, OH, TN, OK, KY, AZ, MS and, of course, TX to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible for Long Snappers.

Next ranking opportunity will be at VEGAS XXV.

Joseph Ramos

Joseph Ramos

The best 2018 Long Snapper at the camp was Joseph Ramos. Ramos was great all day with good speeds and very solid snaps. Passes the eye ball test quick and shows waves of brilliance.

  • John Raines had very good starting form and has a lot of potential.
  • Zach Edwards was impressive from the start to finish of the camp. Solid form and snaps a good ball.
  • Evan Gibson showed good strength and a quick snap.
  • Hunter Becker has exceptional form and a great attitude.

KEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • 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.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

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

For the rankings section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com  rollover PLAYER RANKINGS, rollover which CLASS you are looking for, click that CLASS, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.
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ASK RUBIO – Off-Season Visits, Coach vs Mom, Is Senior Year Too Late?

December 10, 2014 By

Dear Rubio….

Hi Rubio. I wanted to take an unofficial visit this year but with my dad’s work schedule and my football schedule I couldn’t find the time to schedule one. I want to know if there is anyway to take a visit once football is out of season and how does one go about doing this?
-Big Headed Snapper

Big Headed Snapper….
The same exact way you would before….just call the football office and tell them you would like to visit. Need a refresher on how to get an UNOFFICIAL recruiting trip? Click HERE
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Dear Rubio….

Ever since off season my coach has put me on the task to gain more weight. He has his own little  weight gain regiment, which consist of PB & J sandwiches , more portions during meals, and whole milk. I love it, iv gained about 6 or 7 pounds. My lifts have gone up, everything is going great. My mom does not love it. Last night she pointed at out that I look a little pudgy. She has been against this regiment since day one, she offered me an alternative. She would make me her own little diet for me, that would consist of more sleep, vitamins and other hocus pocus Doctor stuff that she says will help me gain weight, and a smaller waistline. What should I do?
-Snapper Swag

Snapper Swag…
Since it is working, I would continue with what your coach has going for you….BUT…..I would also listen to your mother, throw in some vitamins and increase your cardio to trim off the baby fat. You don’t want to look sloppy. Like I always say, put on some really tight white underwear and look at yourself in the mirror. If you feel like you want to throw up while looking at yourself, you might want to adjust the ol’ eating and training regimen.
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Dear Rubio….

I have just finished my junior season of high school football and have dreams of playing college ball, as a long snapper. I picked up the craft 3/4 into the season and fell in love with it and have used videos from you and other coaches as my own source of coaching. Will the fact that I have only done the position for a few months affect how different colleges of different levels recruit me? Is the senior season too late? Could going to only two camps help me with exposure assuming I perform well? ( money is a little tight at the moment)
-AspiringSnapper

AspiringSnapper….
It might have a bit of an impact on your recruiting but not much. They want to know what you are doing now, not ten years ago. I have had several Long Snappers get full rides that never snapped in a high school game for one reason or another. I would highly recommend to get you the right exposure and not just smoke and mirrors. The senior season is in NO way too late. Read THIS blog on the waves of recruiting.
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 Remember, if you would like to ASK RUBIO a question on any topic, just go ahead and send your question(s) to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com with the subject line: ASK RUBIO.

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Rubio Long Snapper Connor Kelsey Put on Scholarship!

December 10, 2014 By

connor-kelsey2878Long time Rubio Long Snapper Connor Kelsey has been put on scholarship at Oregon St!

It is a great feeling when you get a text that reads, “Hey Rubio, it’s Connor Kelsey, I just really wanted to thank for you everything and let you know I was just put onto full scholarship today! Again, thank you for everything!”

Kelsey, who backed up Rubio Long Snapper Michael Morovick this year, will take over starting duties next year for the Beavers. He is a very athletic Long Snapper that never stopped improving. Tremendous Long Snapper and person.

Congratulations to Kelsey and his family!

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Happy Ranksgiving to the 2015 Long Snappers from the TX Camp!

December 10, 2014 By

The rankings are completed for ALL 2015 Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping fall Camp in TX.

Long Snappers came in from PA, LA, NE, FL, KS, NV, CA, MD, OH, TN, OK, KY, AZ, MS and, of course, TX to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible for Long Snappers.

Next ranking opportunity will be at VEGAS XXV.

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Michael Poujol

The best 2015 Long Snapper at the camp was Michael Poujol. Poujol was flat out dominant and left no doubt he is one of  the top Long Snappers in the country. He snaps a great ball and passes the eye ball test VERY quickly.

  • Grant Merka was on fire all day. Runs like the wind and snaps a great ball. Love to see him with a bit more size.
  • Michael Pifer came down from PA and was very solid. Good frame and listens extremely well. Very coachable and tons of upside.
  • Harrison Hoffman was very impressive with his attitude and his frame. Might be the smoothest Long Snapper in the country.
  • Ryan Farr is one of those Long Snappers that gets hot and destroys everyone around him.
  • Fowler Freund is snapping the ball with a ton of power and confidence

Notables: Cade Anderson and Wyatt Leath

KEY POINTS:

  • My rankings are NOT done just from The Rubio Target
  • My rankings are NOT done from some mathematical formula.
  • My rankings ARE done by me and only me. That is why they take a good amount of time. (Think of it this way, it takes MONTHS to build a Rolls Royce but only hours to build an average car)
  • 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.
  • All Long Snappers are ranked after their first fall camp of their freshman year in high school.

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

For the rankings section, simply go to RubioLongSnapping.com  rollover PLAYER RANKINGS, rollover which CLASS you are looking for, click that CLASS, click LONG SNAPPERS and find your name.
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