Here are your TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE members! These are the Long Snappers (in alphabetical order) that were absolutely dominant throughout the year during the Vegas Events in January and May. Enjoy:
Name: John Aloma
State: California
Grad Year: 2016
Ht 6’1″
Wt: 193
GPA: 4.0
SAT/ACT: N/A
Top 5 College Choices:
1. UCLA
2. USC
3. University of Utah
4. San Jose State University
5. San Diego State University
Hobbies:
1.Throwing shot put and discus
2. Coaching youth track
3. Watching football
What is favorite movie? Anchorman
What is your favorite food? Chocolate and bacon
What is your favorite motivational quote? Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My work ethic and my attitude towards adversity.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I have a twin brother that looks nothing like me.
State:Arizona
Grad Year:2015
Ht:6
Wt:220
GPA:3.76
SAT/ACT:1450
Top 5 College Choices:
1.San Diego state
2.Colorado State
3.UCLA
4.ASU
5.Michigan State
Hobbies:
1.wake boarding
2.mountain biking
3.racquetball
What is favorite movie? End of watch
What is your favorite food? BBQ chicken pizza
What is your favorite motivational quote?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? Athleticism on top of an excellent LongSnapper. Humble
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I like to mentor/help other kids who were in my shoes at their age. Anywhere from football to life
Name: Aidan “AJ” Carty
State: California
Grad Year: 2015
Ht: 6’3
Wt: 240
GPA: 3.7
SAT/ACT: 30 (math – 33)
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Washington
2. Penn State
3. UCLA
4. Texas A&M
5. Yale
Hobbies:
1. Snowboarding
2. Ultimate frisbee
3. Annoying my sisters
What is favorite movie?Miracle
What is your favorite food?Oreos
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Tough times never last but tough people do” Dr. Robert Shueller
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My speed and accuracy and now finally my consistency makes me the best long snapper in the country.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?My pediatrician diagnosed me with failure to thrive when I was 1 and 2 years old.
State: California
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 6′ 1″
Wt:195
GPA: 3.74
SAT/ACT: Hasn’t taken yet
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Colorado
2. Washington State
3. San Diego State
4. North Carolina
5. Duke
Hobbies:
1. Lifting with my friends & teammates
2. Playing any sport (mostly basketball) with my friends
3. Playing strategic board games
What is favorite movie? Gladiator
What is your favorite food? Meat
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Ability is a poor man’s wealth.” — John Wooden
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? 1) I’ve known Rubio since I was 12; 2) I have been an athlete my entire life and have excelled at several different sports. Through my many years of playing on all sides of the ball, especially on defense, I have developed not only a physical, but a mental toughness. I snap fast, I can block, I like to hit & tackle and I’m fast enough to get down field and stop the returner; 3) I am seen as a leader by my teachers, coaches & peers and I do well academically.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I am going to be balder than Rubio.
Nevada
2015
6’2″
210
3.3
Colleges
University Washington
Oregon State
Oregon
Washington State
San Jose state
Hobbies
Football
Baseball
Marshmallow golf
Movie: Grid Iron Gang
Favorite Food: Seafood
Quote: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
What makes you the Best Long Snapper? I love my family and I know they are a crucial part of who I am and my success. I drive myself hard on and off the field. I have worked very hard to master my craft of long snapping and incorporating that into my athleticism. I am very humble and appreciate those that have taken an interest in me and my future.
What is one Unique quality: Take pride in being a good role model for young kids
Name: Matt Foley
State: NC
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 6’4
Wt: 215
GPA: 4.25
SAT/ACT: N/A
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Duke
2. UNC
3. Yale
4. NCSU
5. South Carolina
Hobbies:
1. Longsnapping
2. Reading
3. Tutoring friends in Spanish
What is favorite movie? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What is your favorite food? Chicken Parm
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Start strong, stay strong, finish strong”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? High level of confidence, ability to understand feedback for improvement and passion to excel; all to better my team as a whole.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I have a love for the Spanish language.
State: UTAH
Grad Year:2015
Ht:6’6”
Wt:242
GPA:3.98
SAT/ACT:21 (but just barely did a retake)
Top 5 College Choices:
1.Utah State
2.Colorado
3.Minnesota
4.CAL
5.NAU
Hobbies:
1.Baseball
2.Basketball
3.Madden (unbeatable)
What is favorite movie? Bo Knows (espn 30/30)
What is your favorite food? Whipped cream
What is your favorite motivational quote? “I hated every minute of training, but I said, don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My size athleticism and my love and understanding of the game. Believing in myself so much that every time I step on the football field I believe I can make a game changing play.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? People have said that I am really humble. Almost too humble.
State:North Carolina
Grad Year:2015
Ht:6’3”
Wt:230
GPA: 3.9
SAT/ACT: 1640/25
Top 5 College Choices:
1.Clemson
2. NC State
3.Chapel Hill
4.Louisville
5.Virginia
Hobbies:
1.White Water Kayaking
2.Buffets
3.Long Snapping
What is favorite movie? Draft Day
What is your favorite food? Taco Bell
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.”
-Lou Holtz
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? I Work smart and everyone knows I Spit Hot fire!
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I make good bird noises, and I am the FCA president at my school. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
State:California
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 5’11”
Wt: 195
GPA: 3.6
SAT/ACT:
Top 5 College Choices:
1. ASU
2. UCLA
3. SDSU
4. USC
5. Oregon
Hobbies:
1. Football
2. Lacrosse
3. Hunting
What is favorite movie? -The Longest Yard
What is your favorite food? -All.
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Get busy living, or get busy dying” -The Shawshank Redemption
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? What makes me the best long snapper in the country is that I am an analytical thinker which enables me to continually perfect my craft to perfection. Also I’m diligent in the pursuit of perfection and striving to be the best at what I do, in everything I do.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?m Not everyone knows I can do magic, like card/coin tricks haha
Tennessee
2015
6’1
230
3.75
23
1.Tennessee
Hobbies
1. Playing golf
2. Playing tennis
3. Playing Table tennis
Favorite movie is: Zoolander
Favorite food is: a Chickfala Sandwich
Quote: “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strengthThey will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Im the best snapper because of my mental edge and the ability to do the same fast and accurate snap every time
a unique quality: I always have to be the one driving, I hate riding with other people
Name: Drew McCrackenState: GeorgiaGrad Year: 2015
Ht: 6’1″
Wt: 190
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT:
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Georgia
2. Georgia Southern
3. Mercer
4. UAB
5. Coastal Carolina
Hobbies:
1. Snapping
2. Football
3. Basketball
What is favorite movie? Jack Reacher
What is your favorite food? Steak
What is your favorite motivational quote? I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? Work ethic
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might. Commitment
Name: Liam McCulloughCooking
State: Georgia
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 6’2
Wt: 210
GPA: 3.4/4.0
SAT/ACT: n/a
Top 5 College Choices:
1. University of Georgia
2. University of Miami
3. West Virginia University
4. Mississippi State University
5. University of South Florida
Hobbies:
1. Long Snapping
2. Baseball
3. Hanging out with friends
What is favorite movie? Talladega Nights
What is your favorite food? Steak
What is your favorite motivational quote? “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? Strong work ethic, consistent, quick learner, always looking to get better
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? My dad is Jewish, My mom was raised Southern Baptist, and I go to Catholic School. Try to figure that one out…
State: Nevada
Grad Year: 2015
Ht:6’1
Wt:190
GPA:3.2
SAT/ACT: 1390 And waiting for ACT score
Top 5 College Choices:
1. UCLA
2.ASU
3. U of A
4. UC Berkely
5. Michigan St
Hobbies:
1. Golf
2. Play mini hoop (basketball)
3. Play piano
What is favorite movie?
Armageddon
What is your favorite food?
Chipotle burritos with extra steak
What is your favorite motivational quote?
“If you want to succeed as much as you want to breathe, then you will be successful. ”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?
I am hard working and very dedicated to play the game that I love. I truly put all of my effort and heart into whatever I do. I practice day and night and when people are watching me, I remain calm and I snap better under pressure.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
Most people crack under pressure. I do the best under pressure.
State: Alabama
Grad Year:2015
Ht:6’0
Wt:230
GPA:3.4
SAT/ACT:ACT- 23
Top 5 College Choices:
1.Alabama
2.University of South FLorida
3.University of Alabama in Birmingham
4.Southern Miss
5.Western Kentucky
Hobbies:
1. Kayaking
2.Fishing
3.Working on the farm
What is favorite movie? Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift
What is your favorite food? Raw Oysters
What is your favorite motivational quote? Amat Victoria Curum- Victory loves preparation
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I once kayaked over 100 miles in 4 days
State: Texas
Grad Year: 2015
Ht: 6’4
Wt: 220
GPA: 3.6
ACT: 28
Top 5 College Choices
1. Texas
2. Ole Miss
3. TCU
4. N/A
5. N/A
Hobbies:
1. Fishing / Hunting
2. Working out
3. Being around My Family
What is favorite movie? Fast and Furious (all of Them)
What is your favorite food? A mediumare Sirloin Steak and a Baked Potato
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Only those who go too far can possibly find out how far one can go”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? The ability to execute my responsibilities as a long snapper, under the pressure of a huge gathering of spectators and through any amount of distraction makes me the best Long Snapper in the country.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I enjoy using my creativity to build things like custom archery arrows, a personal closet workshop and whatever may come to mind. I also like using a little home brewed chemistry to concoct home made pyro-techniques.
State: Arizona
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 6′ 0″
Wt: 230
GPA: 3.5
SAT/ACT: Not Taken Yet
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Notre Dame
2. Stanford
3. Wisconsin
4. Boston College
5. Duke
Hobbies:
1. Hanging out with friends.
2. Building and constructing things.
3. I love to help out around the community and do things to better it. Also love serving in the church.
What is favorite movie?
Remember The Titans & The Longest Yard
What is your favorite food?
Definitely I am a steak and potatoes type of guy.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
(Verse) Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?
I will never give up. I have the work ethic to keep going no matter the circumstance. I am always looking to improve and never settle on what just happens in the past. It is always about improvement with me. I have great character and a joy to be around. I always put my best effort forward and do it to the best of my ability.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
I am a leader and have the greatest and upmost character. Always telling the truth and I am a very kind person.
Name: HAYDEN SAK 
Name: John ShannonState: ILGrad Year: 2016
Ht:6’2
Wt:225
GPA: 3.4
SAT/ACT:
Top 5 College Choices:
1.ND
2. Alabama roll tide
3. Clemson
4. Texas
5. The U
Hobbies:
1. Eating
2. Snap chat
3. Front squats
What is favorite movie? 300
What is your favorite food? Pizza (only chicago)
What is your favorite motivational quote? “In my line of work only 1% makes it” – Ray Lewis
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My ability to preform under any amount of pressure and deliver a perfect snap when needed.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I like playing with light switches
State: California
Grad Year: 2015
Ht: 6’1 & 1/2
Wt: 225
GPA: 3.3
SAT/ACT: 1558/ 21
Top 5 College Choices:
1. University of Hawaii at Manoa
2. Northern Arizona
3. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
4. Cal
5. San Diego State
Hobbies:
1. Fishing
2. Playing the ukulele
3. Paddle boarding
What is favorite movie? Ocean 13
What is your favorite food? Sushi
What is your favorite motivational quote? You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. – Rocky Balboa
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? I will out work anyone else that you put me up against. Whether that’s in the weight room, on the field, or in just plain ole’ effort. I will out work anyone else.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I am an avid Tai Chi student. In both mediation and in combat.
State: IL
Grad Year: 2016
Ht: 6’4
Wt: 200
GPA: 3.2
SAT/ACT:
Top 5 College Choices:
1. Notre Dame
2. Georgia
3. Florida
4. Kansas
5. Alabama
Hobbies:
1. Working Out
2. Playing all different types of sports.
3. Spending time with my family.
What is favorite movie? Bad News Bears (Newer One)
What is your favorite food? Breakfeast Burrtios
What is your favorite motivational quote? “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My work ethic is better than any long snapper out there! I will always outwork my opponents.
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I have a big heart and I’m willing to help anyone no matter who they are.
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