Long time Rubio Long Snapper and TOP 12er Nolan Frese of the Houston Cougars has earned CUSA All-Academic Honors!
What is even more impressive is that this is the second year in a row he has received this honor. Anyone that has played sports at the collegiate level knows this is not an easy task to say the least.
Frese looks to start this year and replace graduated NFL free agent Brandon Hartson.
Congratulations once again to Nolan Frese!
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Long time Rubio Long Snapper Michael Morovick has been put on full scholarship at Oregon St.!
Michael is the second Morovick to come through the Rubio Long Snapping ranks to earn a full scholarship. His older brother, Danny, was the Long Snapper for the Washington Huskies from 2006-2009.
Morovick, a junior at Oregon St., is known for being quite possibly the most athletic Long Snapper in the Pac 12.
Congratulations once again to Michael Morovick!
Who’s next?
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When players in the National Football League, join a team, many are signed as part of the draft. A draft pick occurs when NFL teams evaluate college players and offer them a position on the team within the 7 rounds of the Draft. Although it is the most known solution, it is not the only option and sometimes a team will decide to sign a player as a free agent.
Free agents are the players who are not drafted in the Draft to a specific team and have the freedom to sign a contract with any team. In many cases, the free agent is a player whose contract has expired or who has not yet signed a contract. Long Snappers in general are signed as free agents, either coming out of college or during their NFL career. Most specialists are signed as free agent, although it is becoming more common as of late to be drafted.
So, what’s better being a draft pick or a free agent? When you look at it with a large lens there isn’t really a difference, nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. Just because a player is drafted, doesn’t guarantee them a spot on the 53 man roster. Most mid to late round draft picks definitely do not have much of an advantage over free agents. These players are evaluated throughout mini camps, off-season workouts and training camp in which they have equal chances to showcase their talents to make the team.
Every team is different in what they are looking for and will strategically draft and sign players accordingly. In the world of Long Snapping most Long Snappers are taken as free agents after the draft. This obviously doesn’t make a difference in regards the Long Snapper, because they make the team regardless if they have the talent to do so.
Keep an eye out after the Draft later this month to see which Rubio Long Snappers were signed as free agents.
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I have been getting a lot of emails, texts and calls about what to say to a college coach once you get a hold of them or they of you. Some pretty basic questions to ask, but, I have to warn you, you might not like the “answers.”
Question you should ask but WON’T get a straight answer:
Player – Coach, are you recruiting anyone else at my position?
This is a great question but more likely than not, the coach will lie to you and say no one else. And, they have no reason to tell you. Think about it, would you be completely honest with a girl if you asked her to prom and she asked if there was anyone else you were considering asking? Didn’t think so.
Questions you should ask and NEED to get a straight answer:
Player – Coach, if I am preferred walk-on, when exactly will I report to camp, does this include my admission to school and when exactly when will I be put on scholarship?
Major questions to ask and you definitely need to find out the answers. You want to be brought in asap and if you aren’t, you need to find out why. Most likely they have another guy they didn’t tell you about and this could be an issue moving forward. Next, you want to make sure it is very clear when you will be put on scholarship. Is it going to be right after your first start? Is it going to be a semester after your first start? Is it going to be when the senior graduates? Is it going to be one year after you start? Use the word exactly and find out the specifics with the coach. Don’t let them fluff an answer.
Question you want to ask but SHOULDN’T EVEN BOTHER expecting a straight answer:
Player – Coach, will you be there all four/five years I am in school?
The coach will answer YES but there is no way he is being completely honest with you. If something better coaching wise comes up, they are gone (and they should be…this is their job and their livelihood). Remember, never, ever choose a college based on the coach.
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EASILY, one of the most common questions I get is “Does my son need to come see you for a lesson?”
My answer is always it is completely up to you.
But, to clarify, let me explain it is like this: Let’s say you wash your car every couple weeks. You will still want to have your car detailed once or twice a year to really, really get your ride in perfect condition.
Now adjust car to person and wash to snapping. Cleared up for you?
That is what I do, I get you (or your son) all polished up and ready for the world. And, when I do lessons, it is just as much, if not more, for the parents/guardians, as it is for the actual Long Snapper.
A private lesson with me is very much for the mental aspect of a Long Snapper. You would be surprised at how much a private lesson can benefit someone’s confidence and mentality.
For more information on lessons with me, email me at Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com
For more information on lessons with a Rubio Long Snapping staff member, possibly in your area, email Samantha@RubioLongSnapping.com
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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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As you know, Chris Sailer and I sent out the invites to the Underclassmen Invite Event in CA yesterday. Many woke up happy today, while many were left wondering what happened.
The world is not ending. If you did not get invited, you can still prove yourself to us either at the remaining spring camps (NC, GA and even CA Prep) and, more importantly, at the 11th Annual National Snapping Spring Event in Las Vegas on May 4-5, 2013. Sailer and I will be choosing a couple deserving athletes from these locations.
Therefore, if you feel that you are deserving of being invited, prove it to us in either NC, GA, CA and/or VEGAS!
Confused as to what this camp really is all about? Here you go:
Underclassmen Invite Event –
Date: June 29-30, 2013Location: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame HS, CA
Description: This two day event is the first time that Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping will be completely gearing a camps 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!
There will be formal meetings/classroom sessions on individual topics such as….
1. Training (what level is right for the underclassmen athlete, how often, proper techniques)
2. Nutrition and Lifting (Good habits, bad habits)
3. Social Media (Setting up and using the proper social media outlets – this has become a must)
4. Filming (proper angles, techniques, times, set up)
5. Education (the importance of it, standards, year by year plan)
College recruiting for Kickers, Punters and 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 Chris Sailer Kicking and Rubio Long Snapping Nike 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.
Camp Includes:
Instruction, Video Analysis, Recruiting Meeting, Parent Meetings, Competition, YouTube recruiting video, a Chris Sailer Kicking / Rubio Long Snapping shirt and a chance to be ranked with Chris Sailer Kicking / Rubio Long Snapping.Who can attend:
Kickers, Punters and Long Snappers that will be entering the 9th, 10th or 11th grade. This is an INVITE ONLY EVENT. You must be invited by Chris Sailer or Chris Rubio to attend.How do you get invited:
1: Chris Rubio evaluation that shows you have college potential and/or commitment.
2: Recommendation
3: Invitations will begin being sent out starting April 8
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Long time Rubio Long Snapper Christian Yount has signed an exclusive rights tender with the Cleveland Browns!
Translation: the Browns REALLY like Christian and are locking him in before his contract expires next year. Think of it as buying your lady a pre-engagement, engagement ring:)
As you know, hopefully, Christian has been with Rubio Long Snapping since 2004. He was the first Long Snapper ever to be offered a scholarship his JUNIOR year in high school and he is the only Playboy All-American ever chosen….two times, too!
Congratulations to Christian Yount….and the Browns!
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Rubio Long Snapper Rocco Rasnic (IL, ’13) has committed to Carthage College on scholarship!
Rocco is a long time Rubio Long Snapper that has gradually improved over time. Always had great size and incorporated excellent confidence this past January in Vegas. He was on fire all weekend and it paid off for Rocco.
Congratulations to Rocco!
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After receiving, reviewing and evaluating the applications of a number of very qualified candidates, we are pleased and honored to announce that the winner of the first annual Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award, sponsored by Terry Thompson and family, is Clayton Jackson!
Clayton is from Cottonwood Falls, Kansas and is a junior at Chase County Junior-Senior High School. He has maintained a 4.0 non-weighted academic GPA in high school. In fact, he has had straight A’s in all of his classes so far in high school. Beyond his impressive academic record, Clayton is a leader with outstanding character and integrity. Amongst his many accomplishments, he has been the Class President each year he has been in high school, has numerous hours and endeavors that he has volunteered to his community and operates his own business. One of Clayton’s teachers remarked, “Clayton’s character is beyond reproach. He is known for making good decisions even when they are not the most popular ones. As a student-athlete, the example he sets for his peers as well as younger students both on the field and in the classroom is an asset that our school is lucky to have.”
Clayton has been a Rubio Long Snapper since 2011 and is currently the 30th ranked Rubio Long Snapper in the Class of 2014. When Clayton’s long snapping and football days are over with he has aspirations to serve his rural community as a doctor with the goal of bringing more modern healthcare awareness to his community while improving the overall health of the people he serves. Based on his impressive credentials, character and motivation, we have no doubt that Clayton will be successful in any endeavor he sets his mind and heart to.
With this, we are very proud and honored to award the 1st Annual Rubio Long Snapping Academic Excellence Award to Clayton Jackson. Congratulations Clayton!
We would also like to sincerely thank all of the other Rubio Long Snappers who took the time and effort to submit applications for consideration for this award. Each and every candidate demonstrated an excellent academic record with outstanding leadership, character and integrity. Each and every applicant should be proud of their achievements as well as their goals and aspirations for the future.
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Rubio Long Snapper Gaither Barker (TN, ’13) commits to Vanderbilt as a preferred walk-on!
Gaither is a terrific, hard working Long Snapper that has come a long way with his snapping. He has really took some time and worked on his form and created a wonderful opportunity for himself. He snaps the ball with solid accuracy and speed. Beyond coachable and this smart Long Snapper should do well at Vanderbilt.
Congratulations to Gaither Barker!
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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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Rubio Long Snapper Nick Berus (PA, ’13) has committed to UMASS as a preferred walk-on!
Nick came out to Vegas for the 11th Annual National Snapping Event and made it deep into the finals. He is a very solid Long Snapper that is athletic and very coachable. He handles pressure well and I wish him the best of luck.
Love getting messages like this from a Long Snapper, “I just wanted to let you know that I officially committed to UMass. I also wanted to thank you because this wouldn’t have happened without you.”
Congratulations to Nick Berus!
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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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The rankings are completed for ALL Long Snappers that participated in the Rubio Long Snapping Nike Spring Camp in IL on March 17th.
KEY POINTS:
A Long Snapper has the ability to adjust their ranking anytime I see them LIVE, not on video.
For the rankings for the class of 2013, please go HERE
For the rankings for the class of 2014, please go HERE
For the rankings for the class of 2015, please go HERE
For the rankings for the class of 2016, please go HERE
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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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Rubio Long Snapper Jason Diffee (CA, JC) has committed to Central Washington on scholarship!
Diffee has been with Rubio Long Snapping for approximately 18 months and has transformed into an excellent Long Snapper. He possesses good size, a smooth snap and an excellent attitude. He was a Long Snapper that wasn’t quite ready out of high school, but continued to work right and it all panned out for him in the end. He is going to make Coach Whitworth of Central a very happy man!
Congratulations to Diffee!
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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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We are asked this question all the time:
Should I make my own Highlight Tape or have a professional do it?
If you look at investment of having a professional do it the right way vs. the potential awareness it will drive to you as a potential College Long Snapper the answer is pretty clear. Have a pro do it for you!
A Highlight tape in most cases is the one shot you have to impress a college coach in just a few short seconds. It is essential that it is done professionally and clearly defines you and your skill set. When choosing a Film maker consult with Rubio Long Snapping prior as we know what makes the perfect Long Snapping Highlight Tape.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when developing a Highlight Tape:
Prior to any attempt at creating a Highlight Tape consult with Rubio Long Snapping to guide in the right direction.
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Rubio Long Snapping is, by far, the biggest and best resource for Long Snappers in the country. Offering the best instruction and most exposure in the world. Rubio Long Snapping can help you to become the best snapper you can be!
In just 12 years, Chris Rubio, President and Owner of Rubio Long Snapping, has become the #1 Long Snapping instructor in the country and the go-to man when a college coach needs a Long Snapper. Colleges from across the country rely on “Rubio’s” word day in and day out on who the best Long Snappers are in the country. Rubio Long Snapping has assisted in over 300 Long Snappers earning FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to major colleges and universities just for Long Snapping and many into the NFL as well.
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In this day and age of the NFL player salaries have increased drastically and the guaranteed amounts have as well. For this past 2012 season the Rookie NFL minimum salary was $390,000.
Long Snappers are no exception. Jon Condo of the Oakland Raiders is the highest paid Long Snapper in the NFL at a base salary of $1,200,000 per year. The list goes on with the top ten highest paid Long Snappers all making over $500,000 per year. Former Rubio Long Snapper and current Houston Texan Jon Weeks made $540,000 in 2012.
With the average length of career for Long Snappers being much higher than your average player, Long Snappers stand to earn a healthy living for many years. Obviously training, precision and health play a major role in long term careers.
Rubio Long Snapping places many Long Snappers in the NFL and is the key to helping them create these long term careers.
#Full Embrace
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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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Spring Ball is the time of the year when football players and coaches come together to see who has been working hard or hardly working.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when no one’s job is safe.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when the starter can separate himself from the backup.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when the backup can overtake the starter.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when you meet with your coaches to discuss your position on the team.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when the walk-on can show the coaches he can do it under pressure.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when the scholarship athlete leaves no doubt he is worth the money.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when you show everyone why you did all of those drills during the winter.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when you want to hide because you haven’t been preparing.
Spring Ball is the time of the year when you decide your destiny for next season.
What is yours?
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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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The high school football recruiting process can be a lengthy one, and you may be thrilled to finally receive an offer to play at one of your top choice schools. It’s common to feel pressured to respond to offers quickly, and in many cases, you’ll do this by making a verbal commitment. This is when you tell the recruiter or coach that you are planning to play at their school. However, this verbal commitment is not a binding one. The only binding commitment is signing a written contract.
There are some cases when you may want to change your decision after making a verbal commitment. Maybe your dream school came back with a surprise offer that you would rather accept. Or perhaps the scholarship you thought you were getting from the school you made a verbal commitment to wasn’t as generous as you first thought. After making your verbal commitment, it’s important to do your research and make sure this is the school you actually want to go to. If you decide otherwise, politely let the school know you have changed your mind and will be pursuing other options next year.
Contact Rubio Long Snapping for more information on Verbal Commitments.
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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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Rubio Long Snapper Drew Williams (SC, ’13) has committed to South Carolina as a preferred walk-on!
Drew is an extremely athletic Long Snapper with a ton of upside. He moves extremely well on his feet and snaps a crisp ball. Drew will be headed to the Gamecocks to play under Special Teams Coach Joe Robinson who always gets a Rubio Long Snapper…smart man!
Congratulations to Drew Williams!
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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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Long time Rubio Long Snapper Justin Drescher has signed a new, four year deal with the New Orleans Saints!
Drescher is a 2006 graduate out of Southlake HS in TX. He attended many Rubio Long Snapping camps and was a TOP 12 member that finished a 5 Star Long Snapper. Went to Colorado on full scholarship and never stopped improving.
He is coming off a terrific year where his punter made All-Pro. Originally mentioned here, there is no doubt Drescher should have received All-Pro as well. Seriously, I am pretty sure the punter never kicked a ball that Drescher didn’t basically hand to him.
When I congratulated Drescher on his new contract his response to me was something that fills your heart….”Thanks Rubio. I appreciate what you have done for me and helped me get to this point.” Embrace
Congratulations to Justin Drescher!!!
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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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