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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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…
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1. What is it?
2. When is it?
3. Who is allowed to attend the Awards Show?
4. Who are the three finalists?
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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Long 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 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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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 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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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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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.
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 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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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.
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!
Notables: Thomas Patterson, Connor Adams, Trenton Givens, Jake Goodwin, Greg Royal, Eric Ryan, Grant Schoonover and Logan Bunger
KEY POINTS:
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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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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Here are your finalists, in alphabetical order, for The Chris Rubio Award…
AJ Carty – Servite HS, CA
Blake Ferguson – Buford HS, GA
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….
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 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
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.
KEY POINTS:
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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Long 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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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.
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.
Notables: Cade Anderson and Wyatt Leath
KEY POINTS:
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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Over the summer, I was approached by Rubio Long Snapper Jackson Wilder (WA, 2015) and his father while I was in Seattle, WA about something they wanted to do “with” Rubio Long Snapping.
Turns out, Jackson was in the process of writing a book (yes, an actual book) on the life of a Rubio Long Snapper. I kinda thought they were kidding until they sent me some drafts and asked my approval. Many months and revisions later, I present to you….
Long Snapping: A Three Quarter Second Snapshot into the High School Life of a Rubio Long Snapper by Jackson Wilder available on Amazon!
The book is 120 pages long, written very well and describes Jackson’s journey throughout high school as a Rubio Long Snapper. He has some great sections on Vegas and the first time he met me for a lesson. Needless to say, a very interesting read and, given, it would make a solid Christmas gift.
You can even hear Chapter 5 of the book by clicking HERE and a full length interview with me and the Wilder family HERE.
Enjoy and congratulations to Jackson Wilder. What an amazing accomplishment by a senior in high school!
Front Cover of the Book
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Long time Rubio Long Snapper Rick Lovato of Old Dominion has been chosen for the Gridiron Classic Senior All-Star Game on January 10th!
Lovato has been dominating at Old Dominion for four years as the starter. One of the most accurate and consistent Long Snappers in the country, Lovato has a very good shot of making it to the next level.
Congratulations to Lovato! Great Long Snapper and person.
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The rankings are completed for ALL 2016 Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping fall Camp in GA.
Long Snappers came in from FL, MS, TN, AL, OH, SC, KY and, of course, GA to learn from the best and get the most exposure possible for Long Snappers.
Next ranking opportunity will be in TX on December 7th and at VEGAS XXV.
Scott Meyer
The best 2016 Long Snapper at the camp was Scott Meyer. Meyer was on fire all day with speeds in the .6s and handling pressure like a champ…which he was at the end of the camp. Major move for Meyer in the rankings and well deserved.
Notables: Gabe Skrobot, Bradley Watkins, Tanner Sineath, Koby Pyrz, Colton Piatt and Sandy Barstow
KEY POINTS:
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.
Be sure to check out the highlight tape from the Rubio Long Snapping fall camps in NC and GA below…
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Rubio Long Snapper & EVENT ELITE member Carson Vey (NJ, ’15) has committed to the University of Penn!
Vey is, easily, one of the most athletic Long Snappers in the country. To go along with his excellent athletic ability, Vey is also one heck of a student (hence, being admitted to an Ivy League school).
A true competitor, Vey has improved drastically over the past year and has a frame that can take him very far with his Long Snapping.
Congratulations to Vey and his family!
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Rubio Long Snapper Elias McMurry (NC, ’15) has committed to Appalachian St. as a preferred walk-on!
Elias is a very strong and thick Long Snapper with good hands and solid balance. Definitely one of those Long Snappers that is always improving.
He will graduate in December and enroll in January. Elias will be joining Rubio Long Snapper Brett Heimrich who is the current starting Long Snapper for the Mountaineers.
Congratulations to Elias and his family!
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