Why Not Just Have a Lineman Do It?

Rarely, and I mean RARELY, do I get fired up about something but the above question seriously upsets me. The more that Rubio Long Snapping grows and the more that Rubio Long Snappers get picked up for college, the more you will hear/read/see people that think they know what they are talking about in regards to football and Long Snappers.

These “experts” might be on Twitter, Facebook and blogs all over the country spraying their “wisdom” to anyone that will swallow it. 99.9% of the time it is REALLY, REALLY ignorant.

For instance, I saw something today on Twitter where someone was disgusted because their team had offered a Long Snapper a scholarship (given, it was a Rubio Long Snapper) and they simply couldn’t figure out why the coaches didn’t just make a lineman do it.

Here is the answer that you can feel free to cut and paste for the rest of your Long Snapping loving life….

Asking a lineman to become a Long Snapper is like asking a ’70s Cadillac El Dorado to drive like a 2015 Ferrari. They are two completely different types of machines meant to do two completely different things….kinda like a lineman and a Long Snapper.

End of discussion. Drops mic. I’m outta here!

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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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40 Times from VEGAS XXV

Each Long Snapper was timed twice on Sunday running a 40 yard sprint. Here are their averages (alphabetically).

Adams, C

4.96

Alexander, D

5.87

Aloma, J

5.60

Anderson, K

6.16

Anthony, E

7.68

Appio, Z

5.53

Arent, N

5.26

Arroyo, R

6.98

Arroyo, T

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Ashe, A

5.28

Babb, W

5.71

Baldeck, M

5.89

Bale, J

5.37

Barham, J

5.27

Barstow, S

5.31

Baugus, T

5.45

Beauford, B

5.93

Becker, H

7.13

Bentley, B

5.87

Bettis, J

5.55

Biby, B

5.17

Blaylock, A

5.75

Block, A

5.49

Boudreaux, M

5.40

Boudreaux, T

5.52

Bowling, T

5.32

Brady, J

5.38

Brennan, C

5.67

Brennan, J

5.05

Buis, M

5.83

Burcher, M

5.81

Cadavieco, M

6.01

Calcagno, J

5.71

Cameron, B

5.50

Campbell, G

5.82

Cantrell, D

5.46

Capp, B

5.58

Carty, A

5.95

Casillas, M

6.05

Castro, D

7.09

Ceballos, N

5.53

Cervantes, G

6.36

Cesear, J

4.64

Chase, D

5.50

Cline, G

5.31

Clore, C

6.42

Cognetti, D

5.95

Colwell, J

5.85

Comaroto, P

5.68

Coughlin, P

5.58

Cruikshank, W

5.83

Crum, G

6.37

Culbertson, R

5.60

Curry, M

5.53

Daggett, B

5.75

Daniel, G

5.72

Davis, J

5.68

Den Bleyker, J

5.09

Dhabalt, T

5.33

Dickerson, E

5.01

Diffee, D

5.41

DioGuardi, B

5.77

Dixon, J

4.98

Drager, L

5.52

Durham, N

5.82

Eatherly, G

5.16

Eckelberg, K

6.25

Edwards, A

5.60

Eitemiller, S

5.64

Eldridge, D

6.17

England, Z

5.88

English, M

5.36

Epley, T

5.25

Farnsworth, W

4.73

Fean, T

5.36

Ferguson, B

5.24

Finnicum, C

5.49

Fisher, J

5.96

Fletcher, N

5.55

Fletcher, T

5.31

Foley, M

5.94

Freeman, H

5.31

Freund, F

5.44

Gaines, R

8.05

Galvan, O

5.64

Giammalva, L

5.09

Gibbs, K

5.43

Gibson, J

5.83

Gifford, B

5.97

Gilbert, O

5.40

Gilliam, T

5.95

Givens, T

5.27

Gluhaich, G

5.16

Goodison, M

5.39

Goodwin, J

6.03

Grant, Z

5.62

Griffiths, T

5.48

Guthrie, J

5.66

Hale, B

5.38

Hall, M

5.94

Hamilton, L

5.00

Haney, J

5.11

Hasty-Grant, T

5.47

Hayes, D

6.39

Hayes, K

5.65

Hernandez, C

5.87

Hess, J

6.94

Hiett, R

5.94

Hoffman, H

5.60

Holman, J

5.79

Hutson, N

5.59

Jacobs, Z

5.90

Jacobson, J

5.56

Jaffe, G

5.57

James, C

5.66

Jenkins, E

6.47

Jenkins, S

5.27

Jerman, D

5.80

Johnson, D

5.41

Jumper, B

5.09

Karres, G

5.21

Kelleher, K

5.54

Kemp, P

5.58

Key, J

6.05

King, J

6.01

Kirkegaard, C

5.15

Klippenstein, K

5.65

Klotz, S

5.50

Klusman, L

5.29

Knight, J

5.74

Knight, M

5.63

Knowlton, J

5.72

Korinek, S

5.44

Koziel, B

5.50

Kragero, C

5.42

Kramer, T

5.44

LaCilento, M

6.29

Lauvai, I

5.49

Lawson, E

6.32

Lawver, C

6.10

Leath, W

5.42

Leckrone, M

6.06

Lefton, P

7.01

Letter, J

5.27

Long, C

5.60

Lowery, B

5.80

Magness, J

5.71

Mahorney, J

6.05

Marker, J

7.67

Markgraf, K

5.80

McCracken, D

5.27

McCullough, L

5.40

McCullough, R

6.01

McDonough, C

5.13

Merickel, T

5.64

Meyer, S

5.95

Michaelsen, A

5.67

Miller, G

6.23

Miller, J

6.02

Miller, S

5.84

Mimbs, T

5.33

Mimoun, J

5.87

Mitchell, C

4.88

Mitchell, J

5.51

Monaco, P

5.33

Moore, I

5.74

Moore, J

5.76

Moss, Z

5.56

Muller, R

4.68

Munoz, J

5.29

Munsey, J

5.89

Murphy, J

5.75

Myers, J

5.63

Nicholas, T

5.75

Nielsen, C

6.41

Noth, D

5.41

O’Connor, K

5.96

O’Donoghue, M

5.63

Oak, R

5.00

Ober, J

5.00

Oliveira, M

5.41

Pagel, J

5.34

Palmer, D

5.60

Paprota, D

5.72

Parris, R

6.18

Petrucci, K

6.40

Piatt, C

5.42

Picerelli, J

5.26

Pladson, W

6.54

Plash, S

5.16

Pohlman, E

5.21

Pool, L

5.70

Poujol, M

5.37

Powell, K

5.51

Prevette, K

6.02

Probst, J

5.31

Quiggle, J

5.19

Racina, N

5.47

Raines, J

5.78

Ramos, J

5.53

Ramos, J

6.02

Ratliff, A

5.08

Ray, J

5.37

Reeves, A

5.61

Reiter, D

6.30

Reiter, R

6.43

Richardson, B

6.28

Riddle, C

6.60

Riordan, J

5.32

Robinson, B

6.22

Robinson, P

5.67

Rubenstein, J

5.91

Ruff, R

5.58

Sablan, S

5.87

Sablan, T

5.98

Sainsbury, B

6.15

Sak, H

5.52

Samarzich, C

5.43

Samarzich, S

5.90

Sassler, B

5.21

Sayan, C

6.03

Schoenberger, Z

6.30

Scoggins, G

6.18

Scott, C

6.70

Seacat, I

4.94

Shannon, J

5.10

Sharp, D

5.41

Shores, S

5.25

Siegel, S

5.35

Simmons, R

5.61

Skinner, Q

5.51

Skrobot, G

5.21

Smith, M

5.50

Smith, M. B.

5.12

Snodgrass, P

5.42

Sokach-Minnick, T

5.66

Somers, S

5.72

Soto, M

5.41

Spiewak, A

5.65

Stephenson, Q

5.69

Steward, G

6.35

Stracener, T

5.65

Sullivan, B

5.28

Suter, R

5.68

Tanner, J

5.94

Tebbetts, C

5.97

Thomas, A

6.86

Thomas, K

5.52

Thomas, P

5.78

Thompson, T

6.26

Toothman, A

6.93

Torres, L

5.92

Trammel, N

5.37

Tulo, A

5.93

Turner, N

5.61

Urbach, C

5.12

Vaca, J

5.96

Varnell, K

4.98

Vaughn, J

5.57

Vega, J

5.99

Walker, R

6.32

Walsh, K

5.53

Walsh, R

5.92

Walsh, S

6.22

Watkins, B

5.22

Watkins, R

5.72

Watson, B

5.77

Wellenhoffer, J

5.42

Weneta, N

5.34

Wethli, S

5.79

Wilcox, R

5.57

Wilhite, P

5.76

Williams, P

6.25

Willis, B

6.43

Wirtel, S

5.02

Wood, C

5.96

Wood, Z

5.87

Workman, J

5.32

Worthen, J

6.87

Wright, H

5.15

Wyatt, B

5.31

Zakavec, J

5.75

Zimolzak, B

5.28

Zindler, Z

5.16

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5 Key Points for the Class of 2015 Long Snappers

  • You still have a long way to go with recruiting. Breathe, relax, take a chill pill. Read THIS ten more times. Laminate it. Memorize it. Breathe. Every single year, I will have a couple Long Snappers get picked up in August of their senior year. Yes, the August that is about 8 months from now. TONS will happen between the time you read this and August. Like I always tell everyone, this is probably your first time going through the recruitment of a Long Snapper…just think of how many times I have done it.
  • You should be attending every single Rubio Long Snapping camp this spring that is near you (yes, VEGAS XXVI as well)….just like normal. Those that take their foot off the gas because “they are committed” end up really struggling as they enter college. Trust me, I have seen it hundreds of times. Nothing will piss off a coach more than recruiting a kid and he isn’t VERY ready when he steps on campus.
  • In the summer, you should attend the Rubio Long Snapping College Camp for College Long Snappers to see how really compare to Long Snappers that are already in college. Welcome to the real world my friends.
  • Be someone to be followed and lead by example. Don’t be the guy that future Long Snappers ask “What ever happened to ________ and why didn’t he ever pan out?”
  • Be SMART and end your high school career strong. Be nice to everyone on the way out and be ready to move on.

PS….DO NOT EVEN THINK YOU SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR MY STAFF UNTIL YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELF IN COLLEGE. Until you arrive on your college campus, you should be busting your butt so you can dominate at the next level. Doing well in high school is one thing, doing well in college and in the NFL is a whole new ball game.

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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 – Redshirting in High School? Best Looking on 90210? Potential NFL Long Snappers? Liking Sailer?

Dear Rubio…

1) What are your thoughts about holding back/red shirting a high school student athlete for the sole purposes of giving them an edge athletically against their peers? 2) Also I need your 90210 expertise to settle an argument, Valerie right? (Tiffani Amber Thiessen)
JustStartingOut

-JustStartingOut….
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It would depend on when you hold the athlete back. If it is done sooner in life, I feel that is better. When you get into the high school years, it could really mess with their demeanor as they will be losing a lot of friends at that point. Bottom line, if you are going to do it, do it EARLY.

As for the 90210 question (great one by the way), I have to go with Valerie (Tiffany Amber Theissen). How could I not after her dominant performance as Kelly Kapowski on the hit TV show Saved by the Bell!??!?!? The lady was one of my first crushes (as I have a feeling I speak for millions of other men my age as well that grew up in the 80’s and 90’s)

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Dear Rubio….

You have explained to us how you are able to recognized college long snappers out of high schoolers, but what do you see in college snappers to be potential NFL Long snappers? Also, how can a snapper adjust to be a more appealing prospect?
-BGSU Long Snapper

Christian Yount

–BGSU Long Snapper….
There are a couple differences between a college Long Snapper and an NFL Long Snapper: Size (NFL Long Snappers usually are right around the 240+ range), Accuracy (an NFL Long Snapper might not always be the fastest Long Snapper you have ever seen but they should RARELY, and I mean RARELY miss….think two out of 100) and Blocking. The last point, blocking, is a massive aspect that kills a lot of guys chances at the next level because they either never did it in college (thank you spread formation) and can’t get used to it quickly by the pro day. The speed jump from high school to college is quadrupled from college to the NFL. Not being able to keep up with that jump is what kills hopes and dreams of a college Long Snapper trying to make the NFL.

At the Rubio Long Snapping College as well as the NFL Free Agent Camp, we will work on blocking a ton to make sure each Long Snapper is a more appealing prospect.

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Dear Rubio….

Sailer and Rubio at UCLADid you like Sailer when you guys played together at UCLA?
-WonderingMomma

-WonderingMomma….
Yes, I actually did BECAUSE he never acted like a “kicker” 🙂 He would get back, do his little step thingy and kick the ball. IF he missed, he would never blame me (not that he could, I was throwing pearls back there) and just go to the next kick. He had very much a lineman attitude and, ironically, used to always hang out with me and the lineman.

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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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VEGAS XXV Contest with SoloShot!

"Rubioing" at it's finest!

“Rubioing” at it’s finest!

Every year, Sailer and I have a contest as we head towards our big Vegas Events. The contest usually entails a Long Snapper, kicker or punter taking a creative photo either “Rubioing” if you are a Long Snapper or “Sailering” if you are a kicker/punter.

Since VEGAS XXV is going to be the biggest and best Vegas Event we have ever had, we have stepped up the game.

SoloShot has told us they want in on the contest and they are putting up a BIG prize for the winners.

The contest entails you must follow @SOLOSHOTupdates on Twitter and Instagram, then whenever taking you’re desired photo of “Rubioing” or “Sailering” en route to VEGAS XXV, tag @TheChrisRubio (obviously if you are a Long Snapper) or @Chris_Sailer (if you are a kicker/punter) as well as tagging @SOLOSHOTupdates on Twitter AND Instagram. One winner will be selected by Rubio / SoloShot and the other by Sailer /SoloShot for most creative post.

The winners will be announced on Saturday at 8 pm pst. and will receive a Base and Tag package. retail value of $399 This package will keep you’re desired camera pointed at you from up to 2,000ft away capturing all of you’re training sessions.

May the best Long Snapper and kicker/punter win! Game on!

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Rubio Long Snappers in The National Championship Game!

Haynes, BryceIt seems that every single year, there is a Rubio Long Snapper in The National Championship game and this year BOTH teams will have one!

To make it even more interesting, both will have a former #1 Rubio Long Snapper.

Bryce Haynes, The Ohio State Long Snapper, was my #1 for the class of 2011. He has been extremely dominant throughout his career at Ohio St. with his academics and athletics.

Carew, TannerTanner Carew, The Oregon Ducks Long Snapper, was my #1 for the class of 2014. He has started as a true freshman and already recorded several tackles. He was also an Army All-American last year.

Also on the Oregon Ducks, you will find Rubio Long Snappers Devin Melendez and Connor Johnson.

You know me, I am pulling for a tie game with a lot of punt snaps but I am betting that won’t be the case. I guess I will have to settle for several pat and field goal snaps.

Congratulations to these fine young men and their respective teams. May the best team win!

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2015 Spring and Summer Camps

Here we go, you have seen what others say about Rubio Long Snapping and now is the time to get involved. Here is a list, and explanations, of the Rubio Long Snapping spring and summer schedule for 2015

Tyler Griffiths 2014 Fall INSTRUCTIONAL, EVALUATION & EXPOSURE CAMPS

Spring and summer Long Snapping Camps are open to ALL levels Long Snappers. You do NOT have to be invited to attended any spring or summer Rubio Long Snapping Instructional Camps. These Long Snapping Camps are open to Long Snappers from 8th grade (younger with permission from Rubio) through college. The winners of each camp receive a FREE admission to the May Vegas Event put on by Rubio Long Snapping (travel and accommodations excluded). Please note: these camps will sell out quickly!

These camps are one day camps that offer instruction, film and classroom session, Long Snapping Discussion, NCSA recruiting meeting, Nutritional Discussion and Competition. Attending these camps gives you top notch instruction and the chance to be added to the Rubio Long Snapping Player Ranking Section of the website.

Why attend? To get the best instruction and the most exposure possible in the world as a Long Snapper, to be ranked with Rubio Long Snapping, to receive a Rubio Long Snapping shirt, To be filmed for YouTube (Long Snappers),To have the chance to win FREE admission to the Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping National Spring Event in May in Las Vegas (travel and accommodations not included)

  • March 1, CA – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • March 15, TX – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • March 28, NC – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • March 29, GA – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • April 12, IL – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • July 11, IL
  • July 23, TX
  • July 25, NC
  • July 26, GA
  • July 29, CA

You can register for any Rubio Long Snapping spring and summer camp HERE

VEGAS EVENT - 2014VEGAS EVENTS

As you know, the Vegas Events are the biggest and best Long Snapping camps in the world. They are truly a national event to see how you compete against the best in the nation, and world. The May Event, or VEGAS XXVI, is the second largest Long Snapping camp we run (VEGAS XXV in January is the biggest). The main difference is the weather and there are less seniors since many have already stepped onto their college campuses for their next stage of their life.

The Vegas Events are NOT an invite only camp. They are first come, first served. Long Snappers ranging from 8th grade – JC are allowed to attend.

This is the SUPER BOWL for Long Snappers. No other kicking event comes close to the exposure offered by the National Snapping Events. Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the most credible recruiting source for Long Snappers in the country. The “TOP 12” and “EVENT ELITE” is the list to be on if you are seeking national exposure. From the Vegas Events, the Rubio Long Snapping Staff will select the “TOP 12” Seniors/JC & the “TOP 12” Underclassman (January) and “Event Elite” (May). Over 90% of the “TOP 12” have received full ride D1A scholarships in the past. Over 99% members of the “TOP 12” have gone on to play college football. In addition the “TOP 12” Underclassman will be invited to attend an exclusive summer camp to train and compete amongst that elite group.  The Competition Finals Round Winners (FG, Punt, and LS) will receive FREE Rubio Long Snapping Camps for 1 FULL YEAR. (Excludes transportation and Hotel). The Vegas Events offer the best exposure possible for Long Snappers. Rubio Long Snapping have personal relationships with over 100 D1A Universities and many more at other levels. This is your chance to get recognized on a national scale. Rubio Long Snapping work very closely with Scout.com, Rivals.com, Espn.com, etc. and have also been featured in Sports Illustrated, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Deadspin, etc.

  • VEGAS XXVI Prep Camp, May 3, CA
  • VEGAS XXVI, Small Group Sessions, May 8 – SOLD OUT! (please email Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com for the the wait list as spots tend to open up)
  • VEGAS XXVI, May 9-10

You can register for any Rubio Long Snapping VEGAS EVENT HERE

TOP GUN groupFBU CAMPS

For the second year in a row, Rubio Long Snapping and Chris Sailer Kicking will be teaming up with FBU to run their specialists portions of their camps. FBU is the world’s largest football training service and has hired us to handle their Long Snapping section. It is an honor and we are proud to do it again. It is a top notch organization that benefits countless athletes across the country.

This year, Rubio Long Snapping will be running more camps in order to hit more areas around the country. To be able to do this, I will only be at certain locations. The locations in italics are camps that I will personally be at this spring and summer. Those not in italics, will have two senior Rubio Long Snapping instructors in attendance (staff members that have been with me for well over 30 camps). They will follow the same format as myself and report directly to FBU and yours truly.

We will be choosing the two Long Snappers that will participate in the US ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL at the FBU TOP GUN CAMP in Ohio on July 16-18. Chris Sailer Kicking will also be selecting the East Bay Youth All-American for the Class of 2019 (Freshman All-American Bowl) and 2020 (8th Grade All-American Bowl) at the FBU TOP GUN CAMP in Ohio on July 16-18. You MUST be invited to the TOP GUN camp by performing well at one of the regional camps prior to the TOP GUN Camp. Bottom line, you will have to do well at one of the camps, that the Chris Sailer Kicking staff  is in attendance at, to pick up an invite from myself and/or one of my senior instructors.

You will need a code to register for an FBU camp, and since you are a Rubio Long Snapper, you will have it right now: CR15. Use this code to register now for an FBU camp as they will sell out.

  • April 24-25, Central Florida
  • May 1-2, North Carolina
  • May 1-2, Dallas
  • May 15-16, New Jersey
  • May 22-23, Atlanta
  • May 29-30, South Florida
  • June 5-6, Chicago
  • June 5-6, San Francisco
  • June 19-20, Los Angeles
  • June 19-20, Houston
  • July 10-11, Ohio
  • July 16-18, Dublin, Ohio, TOP GUN CAMP (this is the camp where the US ARMY BOWL ALL-AMERICANS, FRESHMAN ALL-AMERICANS & 8TH GRADE ALL-AMERICANS will be selected)

COLLEGE LEVEL CAMP

  • June 29-30, CA

This camp will be ONLY for 4 year university college Long Snappers AND Long Snappers entering into a 4 year university. 1st year JC and freshman, sophomores and juniors in high school can NOT attend this camp.

This will be a very high level camp that will be run similarly to the TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE camp. Cost of the camp will include hotel, transportation to the fields and the instruction. This camp is built for Long Snappers looking to dominate the college camp and get ready for the NFL.

You can register for the Rubio Long Snapping College Camp HERE

Christian YountNFL FREE AGENT CAMP

  • March 3, CA

You (the specialists) asked for it, you got it. They (NFL coaches) asked for it, they got it. As you know, Chris Sailer and myself have always run the biggest and best exposure camps for high school Long Snappers and kickers. Now it is time for us to move completely into the NFL realm to give the needed exposure to our college athletes.

Chris Sailer and myself have been asked COUNTLESS times to run a free agent camp since it is something that has been lacking for quite some time in the world of specialists. It is now time. This one day camp will be a showcase for NFL coaches. There will be little coaching (you shouldn’t need a ton if you are at this camp) as this camp will all be about exposure. NFL coaches and personnel will be on hand to personally see the Long Snappers in action.

In order to attend this camp, you must be out of college and be eligible for the NFL draft.

You can register for the NFL Free Agent camp HERE (spots will be limited)

Rubio, Saban and SailerCOLLEGE CAMPS

Rubio Long Snapping will be in charge of several university led college camps across the country. These are camps that the universities put on and have us run. You will register through THEIR site. Here is the list, so far, as more will be added once the dates are finalized…

  • Alabama, June 6
  • Texas A&M, June 8
  • Oregon, June 13
  • UCLA, June 18
  • LSU, July 19
  • USC, TBD

TOP 12 & EVENT ELITE CAMP

This camp is open ONLY to those invited personally by Chris Rubio. You are chosen to attend this camp by performing extremely well at either the January or May National Snapping Events in Las Vegas. Do NOT sign up for this camp unless you have been formally invited by  Rubio. Former “TOP 12” and “EVENT ELITE” members includes countless college and NFL players, All-Americans, NFL Pro Bowlers and Super Bowl participants.

Top 12 and Event Elite - 2014Some Long Snapping “TOP 12” Alumni: Christian Yount (Cleveland Browns), Justin Drescher (New Orleans Saints), Aaron Brewer (Denver Broncos), Jon Weeks (Houston Texans) to name a few.

The “TOP 12” is chosen after the January Event (VEGAS XXV) and the “EVENT ELITE” is chosen after the spring Event (VEGAS XXVI). There are obviously 12 chosen for the “TOP 12” and there is no set number for the “EVENT ELITE”. Those that deserve it and are top of their class in May, get chosen…it could be one, it could be 20.

The success rate of those we have been selected in the past that go on to play college football (most on scholarship) is over 95%.

Invites go out after each Vegas Event.

  • June 15-17, CA

Underclassmen Invite Event - 2014UNDERCLASSMEN INVITE EVENT

You will almost think of this Event as a baby TOP 12 & EVENT ELITE Camp. This two day event is a camp that Rubio Long Snapping will be completely gearing towards the athletes and their parents/guardians. This camp is meant to not only get the athletes headed in the right direction in the beginning of their high school careers, but also the parents as well. It will provide information regarding nutrition, social media, recruiting, film, education and, of course, on field instruction. This event is just as much for the parents/guardians as it is the athletes!

College recruiting for Long Snappers is finally getting where it needs to be. Scholarships are being offered earlier and earlier each year. Early exposure is necessary these days. The Rubio Long Snapping Underclassmen “Invite Only” Event is the perfect opportunity to make a name for yourself and solidify your national ranking at the perfect time. The middle of the summer is now the time college coaches build their underclassmen lists. You want to be on that list. This camp will get you there. It is also your first opportunity to prove that you are a “TOP 12” candidate in your class. The camp is set for early July for a reason, college coaches asked us to do this. They want the inside track early. Don’t be surprised to see more and more underclassmen offered during the season in the near future.

There will be formal meetings/classroom sessions on individual topics such as: Training (what level is right for the underclassmen athlete, how often, proper techniques), Nutrition and Lifting (Good habits, bad habits), Social Media (Setting up and using the proper social media outlets – this has become a must), Filming (proper angles, techniques, times, set up), Education (the importance of it, standards, year by year plan)

Invites go out in May.

  • June 19-20, CA

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Rubio Long Snapper Owen Gilbert Picks Up Offer

Gilbert, OwenRubio Long Snapper Owen Gilbert (IN, ’15) has picked up a preferred walk-on offer from Indiana St!

He texted me that “…thank you for all the help you’ve given me over the past two years. I’ve been training hard and I’m looking forward to Vegas!” ARE YOU?

Owen did a great job at the Rubio Long Snapping fall camp in IL. Really like his power and how strong he is when he is snapping the ball. Needs to make sure he leans back, a lot, and definitely gets his hands releasing at the same point to get some solid accuracy on each and every snap. Right on the cusp of greatness. Can hit in the .6s when he is snapping the ball to the punter. Consistency will be huge for him at VEGAS XXV.

Congratulations to Owen and his family!

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Zumer Sports will be at VEGAS XXV!

Zumer Sports will be on site at VEGAS XXV on Saturday, January 17, 2015! They will have a wide array of gear sporting the Rubio Long Snapping logo. If you have never seen the Zumer products, you will be really impressed as they have high-quality gear made from actual football leather. Unique to say the least!

If you have any questions, please contact info@zumersport.com

See you soon!

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

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

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

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 Nixon Commits on Scholarship!

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

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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Rubio Long Snapper Overbaugh Wins Academic Award

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!

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

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!

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!

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.

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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!

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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