{"id":10924,"date":"2023-11-15T20:04:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T20:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=10924"},"modified":"2023-11-15T20:04:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T20:04:19","slug":"meet-the-2023-top-12-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=10924","title":{"rendered":"Meet the 2023 TOP 12 Members"},"content":{"rendered":"

Meet the 2023 TOP 12 Members<\/h1>\n
Here are your 2023 TOP 12 members! These are the Long Snappers that were absolutely dominant throughout the year. Enjoy!<\/div>\n
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Grant Mills<\/a><\/h2>\n

State: North Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

Class: <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>5’11<\/p>\n

Weight: <\/strong>200<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Committed to University of North Carolina
\nGo Heels!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>: Golf, Fishing, Working Out<\/p>\n

Favorite Movie: <\/strong>Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby<\/p>\n

Favorite Food: <\/strong>Tacos are my favorite food.\u00a0 I also love a good steak and mashed potatoes.<\/p>\n

Favorite Motivational Quote:<\/strong> \u201cExcellence is not a singular act but is a habit. You are what you
\ndo repeatedly\u201d \u2013 Shaquille O\u2019Neal<\/p>\n

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What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? <\/strong>Through endless preparation and
\nwork, I have developed a champion mindset. This gives me an edge as I know I am ready
\nwhen called, and I am extremely confident in my ability. At this point, I don\u2019t have to think, I
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What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?\u00a0<\/strong>If you are from North Carolina, you will probably consider this a unique fact \u2013 Although I have
\ncommitted to UNC, my family and I have always been Duke fans.\u00a0 I grew up going to Duke
\nsporting events.\u00a0 My grandfather is an \u201cIron Duke\u201d athletic supporter.\u00a0 I never owned anything
\n\u201cCarolina Blue\u201d until I committed.\u00a0 As a kid I refused to wear Air Jordans because Michael
\nJordan played at UNC. Obviously now I am a HUGE UNC FAN! And now, my wardrobe is all
\nCarolina blue! GO HEELS!!<\/div>\n
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Jax Thompson<\/a><\/h2>\n

State: <\/strong>Texas<\/p>\n

Class: <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>6’1<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>185<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Ole Miss2. Arizona<\/p>\n

3. Texas A&M<\/p>\n

4. SMU<\/p>\n

5. Washington State<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hobbies<\/strong>: Golf, bowling, video games, acting and working hard in the gym<\/p>\n

Favorite Movie:\u00a0<\/strong>Mega Mind (Best SoundTrack Ever)<\/p>\n

Favorite Food: <\/strong>Rotisserie Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese and Broccoli mixed up all in one pile on the plate with BBQ sauce on top<\/p>\n

Favorite Motivational Quote: <\/strong>\u201cEarly to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”<\/p>\n

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What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? <\/strong>Grit, perseverance, drive, athleticism and snap speed.<\/div>\n
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What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/strong>When I was 2 years old doctors told my Mom and Dad that I would most likely never walk unassisted and if I did I would never play agility sports. HA!<\/div>\n
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Joseph Vinci<\/a><\/h2>\n

State: <\/strong>Massachusetts<\/p>\n

Class: <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>6’4<\/p>\n

Weight: <\/strong>230<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hobbies<\/strong>: Fishing, Golfing, Cooking<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Favorite Movie: <\/strong>The Hangover<\/p>\n

Favorite Food:\u00a0<\/strong>Cheeseburgers<\/p>\n

Favorite Motivational Quote:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/strong>Avid fisherman
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Landon Beal<\/a><\/h2>\n

State:\u00a0<\/strong>Ohio<\/p>\n

Class:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n

Height: <\/strong>6’0<\/p>\n

Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>205<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Maine<\/li>\n
  2. Pitt<\/li>\n
  3. Ohio university<\/li>\n
  4. Miami university<\/li>\n
  5. Colorado State<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Hobbies<\/strong>: Mountain biking, Snowboarding<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Favorite Movie: <\/b>All Quiet on the Western Front<\/p>\n

    Favorite Food:\u00a0<\/b>Pizza<\/p>\n

    Favorite Motivational Quote: <\/b>\u201cWork hard until your idols become your rivals”<\/p>\n

    What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? <\/b>Athleticism, dedication and determination to be the best.<\/p>\n

    What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/b>I have a pet box turtle named Moon.<\/p>\n

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    Jace Eastlick<\/a><\/h2>\n

    State: Idaho<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Class:\u00a0<\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

    Height: <\/strong>6’2<\/p>\n

    Weight: <\/strong>210<\/p>\n

    Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Washington<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Hobbies<\/strong>: Football, fishing and hunting.\u00a0 Just being outdoors and working out.<\/p>\n

      Favorite Movie: <\/strong>Anchorman<\/p>\n

      Favorite Food:\u00a0 <\/strong>Ribeye Steak<\/p>\n

      Favorite Motivational Quote:\u00a0 <\/strong>The attitude with which we approach the situation can determine our success or failure- Peyton Manning<\/p>\n

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      What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?\u00a0 <\/strong>My size, I’m taller and more lengthy than most. For my size I’m very fast and my change of direction is very quick as well. I\u2019m very consistent and can handle pressure very well compared to most people.<\/div>\n
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      What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/strong>I grew up in Montana, not Idaho.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Keaton McNutt<\/a><\/h2>\n

      State:\u00a0<\/strong>Georgia<\/p>\n

      Class:<\/strong> 2024<\/p>\n

      Height: 5’11<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Weight:<\/strong> 210<\/p>\n

      Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Auburn (Committed<\/p>\n

      Favorite Movie:\u00a0<\/strong>Top Gun (both of them)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Favorite Food:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>chicken Alfredo, a good ole steak, chicken parm, barbecue (Texas brisket)<\/p>\n

      Favorite Motivational Quote:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Whatever you do, do it wholeheartedly, as if serving God, not men. Colossians 3:23<\/p>\n

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      What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b>Most consistent and catchable snap, able to be a factor in coverage or block.<\/div>\n
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      What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/strong>I love the lake\/water, I\u2019m able to slalom, double ski, and wakeboard.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Carter Owen<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

      State: <\/strong>South Carolina<\/p>\n

      Class:\u00a0<\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

      Height: <\/strong>6’1<\/p>\n

      Weight: <\/strong>225<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Anderson University<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        Hobbies<\/strong>: Basketball and Disc Golf<\/p>\n

        Favorite Movie: <\/strong>Intercellar<\/p>\n

        Favorite Food:<\/strong> Sesame Chicken<\/p>\n

        Favorite Motivational Quote: <\/strong>\u201cWhether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God\u201d 1 Corinthians 10:31<\/p>\n

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        What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country? <\/strong>My willingness to always do what it takes to help the team and my athleticism at the position puts me in front of other snappers.<\/div>\n
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        What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/strong>I can solve a rubix cube in 20-30 seconds
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        Jack Florentine<\/a><\/h2>\n

        State: Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Class: <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

        Height: 6′<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Weight: 197<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. UCONN<\/li>\n
        2. Michigan State University<\/li>\n
        3. University of Illinois<\/li>\n
        4. Northwestern University<\/li>\n
        5. K-State<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Hobbies<\/strong>: Golf and basketball<\/span><\/p>\n

          Favorite Movie: <\/strong>Step Brothers<\/p>\n

          Favorite Food: <\/strong>Chicken Parm<\/p>\n

          Favorite Motivational Quote: <\/strong>\u201cWork harder, no one cares!!”<\/span><\/p>\n

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          What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?\u00a0<\/strong>I’m the fastest, most athletic snapper in my class, and snap the best pearls!<\/div>\n
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          \u00a0What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know? <\/strong>I am a good swimmer.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          Gunnar Yocum<\/a><\/h2>\n

          State: <\/strong>South\u00a0Carolina<\/p>\n

          Class:\u00a0<\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

          Height:<\/strong> 6’1<\/p>\n

          Weight:<\/strong> 195<\/p>\n

          Hobbies<\/strong>: Golfing, hunting and eating!<\/p>\n

          Favorite Movie: American Sniper<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Favorite Food: <\/strong>Ham and pineapple pizza<\/p>\n

          Favorite Motivational Quote: <\/strong>Any speech from Coach Renner<\/p>\n

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          What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?\u00a0<\/strong>My work ethic makes me the best long snapper in the country because I never get satisfied and I’m always chasing perfection.<\/div>\n
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          What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?<\/strong> I was born in Dover, DE.<\/div>\n
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          Caleb Blankenship<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n

          State: <\/strong>Arkansas<\/p>\n

          Class:\u00a0<\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

          Height: <\/strong>6’3<\/p>\n

          Weight: <\/strong>230<\/p>\n

          Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1.<\/strong> Ole Miss<\/div>\n
          2.\u00a0 Arkansas State<\/div>\n
          3.\u00a0 Quachita Baptist<\/div>\n
          4. Harding University<\/div>\n
          5.\u00a0 UAPB<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

          Hobbies<\/strong>:\u00a0 I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I love playing golf, bowling, hunting and fishing, and spending time learning abou the Lord at my church.<\/p>\n

          Favorite Movie:\u00a0 <\/strong>“Greater” the story about the best walk-on Brandon Burlsworth.\u00a0 I can relate to this movie more than any other because of the determination and work ethic we both display.\u00a0 Ever since a young age, I’ve had to work to reach goals just like Brandon did throughout the movie.<\/p>\n

          Favorite Food:\u00a0 <\/strong>Anything homemade my mom cooks: however, if I have to pick one it would be her famous steak and baked potatoes!<\/p>\n

          Favorite Motivational Quote:\u00a0 <\/strong>Instead of a quote that keeps me going, it\u2019s a bible verse! The verse is Matthew 19:26 stating \u201cJesus looked at them and said, \u201cWith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.\u201d\u2019 All my successes have been because God has been with me and helped me through all my challenges. Like stated above, without God all things are impossible!<\/p>\n

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          What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>I believe my traits of athleticism helps me become the best long snapper in the country! For my high school, I am a two way athlete who plays both Tight End and Defensive Tackle for all 48 minutes of the football game along with longsnapping! With that, my ability to handle pressured situations! Whether my coach needs a high pressured snap for a field goal, or a perfect punt snap I\u2019m always up for the task! The final thing that makes me stand out is my ability to put my team first! I want everyone on my team to be successful before myself, so I\u2019m willing to sacrifice my statistics to ensure a win!<\/div>\n
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          What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?\u00a0 <\/strong><\/strong>One unique thing that many people don\u2019t know about me is at my first ever long snapping camp freshman year, I was dead last. I couldn\u2019t hit the target if my life depended on it. I was so frustrated and wanted to give up. However, giving up wasn\u2019t an option. I continued to work by snapping almost every day. Now today after 4 years of hard work and dedication, I claim the title of being 6th in nation!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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          Gray Evans<\/a><\/h2>\n

          State:\u00a0<\/strong>Texas<\/p>\n

          Class:\u00a0<\/strong>2025<\/p>\n

          Height: <\/strong>6’3<\/p>\n

          Weight: <\/strong>230<\/p>\n

          Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. \u00a0Open to all opportunities\u00a0 to play!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            Hobbies<\/strong>: Fishing and lifting<\/p>\n

            Favorite Movie:\u00a0<\/strong>Batman: The Dark Knight<\/p>\n

            Favorite Food:\u00a0 <\/strong>Steak<\/p>\n

            Favorite Motivational Quote:\u00a0<\/strong> \u201cOne day, or day one\u201d -The Rock<\/p>\n

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            What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?\u00a0 <\/strong>My mentality, strength, and versatility. I am able to handle pressure very well. Also, I can be used to block or I can run down the field very fast.<\/div>\n
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            What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>I grew 6 inches in 6 months in 7th grade<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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            Morrow Evans<\/a><\/h2>\n

            State: <\/strong>Texas<\/p>\n

            Class: <\/strong>2024<\/p>\n

            Height: <\/strong>6’1<\/p>\n

            Weight:<\/strong> 220<\/p>\n

            Top 5 College Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            1. Ohio State (committed)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

            Hobbies<\/strong>: Marine Biology and Nutrition<\/b><\/p>\n

            Favorite Movie<\/strong>: Pirates of the Caribbean<\/b><\/p>\n

            Favorite Food<\/strong>: Burgers (or beef in general)<\/b><\/p>\n

            Favorite Motivational Quote<\/strong>: You miss 100% of the shots you don\u2019t take -Wayne Gretzky\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the Country?<\/strong> I\u2019m the best longsnapper in the country because of my accuracy, consistency, strength, and mental toughness. At the end of the day the #1 goal of the longsnapper is to put the ball in the punters hands 100% of the time, in any situation, and I feel like I do a perfect job with that. I\u2019ve also never messed up in game and have won many competitions under pressure including the Adidas All American Bowl competition.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

            What is one unique thing about you that everyone might NOT know?\u00a0<\/strong>I am an ambidextrous golfer<\/p>\n

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            Meet the 2023 TOP 12 Members Here are your 2023 TOP 12 members! These are the Long Snappers that were absolutely dominant throughout the year. Enjoy! Grant Mills State: North Carolina Class: 2024 Height: 5’11 Weight: 200 Top 5 College Choices: 1. Committed to University of North Carolina Go Heels! Hobbies: Golf, Fishing, Working Out […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10924"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10924\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10952,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10924\/revisions\/10952"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}