Here are the Finalists for The Chris Rubio Award!
CONGRATULATIONS to these three fine young men! They deserve it.
Now is when it will really get intense. Each finalist is now required to provide the following.
- No more than a 90 second updated highlight tape that shows great snap, incredible athleticism and possibly the Long Snapper speaking or even a coach/reporter speaking on the Long Snapper as well. (on YouTube with the title of NAME, CHRIS RUBIO AWARD, 2017)
- Three letters of recommendation (scanned and emailed to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com) from a current coach, a current teacher and a reporter that covers their area explaining why the Long Snapper deserves to win this prestigious award (that is THREE total letters).
All information must be sent to Rubio@RubioLongSnapping.com by noon pst on Friday, December 29th.
How Does the Voting Take Place?
A panel of voters assembled by the Chris Rubio selection committee will be voting. The panel will include: Chris Rubio, past and current NFL Long Snappers, past and current NCAA Long Snappers, past winners of the Chris Rubio Award (once they graduate from college), and Sports writers and columnists.
When?
August: A Watch List of 15 Long Snappers will be announced each year before the high school football season begins. The players on the Watch List were selected based on statistics from the previous season and upcoming season expectations. The eventual winner does NOT have to be on the Watch List to win the awards.
Mid December: Ten Semi-Finalists will be announced.
Late December: The Three Finalists are announced. The overall winner will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). In the case of a tie, Chris Rubio will break the tie with his vote.
January : The winner will be announced in Las Vegas on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the JW Marriott. The winner will be determined by total votes. 3 points (1st Place Vote), 2 points (2nd Place Vote), 1 Point (3rd Place Vote). This year, we are adding in a popular vote on a Twitter poll. The Long Snappers who wins the poll, will earn an additional first place vote!
In the case of a tie, Chris Rubio will break the tie with his vote.
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