{"id":3479,"date":"2014-06-16T17:11:31","date_gmt":"2014-06-17T00:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=3479"},"modified":"2014-06-16T17:11:31","modified_gmt":"2014-06-17T00:11:31","slug":"meet-top-12-event-elite-members","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubiosblog.com\/?p=3479","title":{"rendered":"Meet The TOP 12 & EVENT ELITE members"},"content":{"rendered":"

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:<\/p>\n

\"Aloma,<\/a>Name: John Aloma<\/strong><\/p>\n

State: California<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht 6’1″<\/p>\n

Wt: 193<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT: N\/A<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. UCLA
\n<\/span>2. USC
\n<\/span>3. University of Utah
\n<\/span>4. San Jose State University
\n<\/span>5. San Diego State University\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1.Throwing shot put and discus
\n<\/span>2. Coaching youth track
\n<\/span>3. Watching football<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Anchorman<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Chocolate and bacon<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0My work ethic and my attitude towards adversity.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I have a twin brother that looks nothing like me.<\/p>\n

\"Baugus,<\/a>Name: Travis Baugus<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: GA<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6″3<\/div>\n
Wt: 220<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.1<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: 1550\/not taken yet<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. UGA<\/div>\n
2. Clemson<\/div>\n
3. South Carolina<\/div>\n
4. Kentucky<\/div>\n
5. Florida<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Fishing<\/div>\n
2. Wakeboarding<\/div>\n
3. Boating<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?<\/div>\n
The Other Guys<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food? Steak<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote? Dream big and dare to fail.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My work ethic and drive.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I have a twin.<\/div>\n

\"Block,<\/a>Name: Cody Block<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State:Arizona<\/p>\n

Grad Year:2015
\nHt:6
\nWt:220
\nGPA:3.76
\nSAT\/ACT:1450<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.San Diego state
\n2.Colorado State
\n3.UCLA
\n4.ASU
\n5.Michigan State<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1.wake boarding
\n2.mountain biking
\n3.racquetball<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie? End of watch<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food? BBQ chicken pizza<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?
\nHard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
\nWhat makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? Athleticism on top of an excellent LongSnapper. Humble<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
\nI like to mentor\/help other kids who were in my shoes at their age. Anywhere from football to life<\/p>\n

\"Carty,<\/a>Name: Aidan “AJ” Carty<\/strong><\/p>\n

State: California<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2015<\/p>\n

Ht: 6’3
\nWt: 240
\nGPA: 3.7
\nSAT\/ACT: 30 (math – 33)<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. Washington
\n2. Penn State
\n3. UCLA
\n4. Texas A&M
\n5. Yale<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Snowboarding
\n2. Ultimate frisbee
\n3. Annoying my sisters<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?Miracle<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?Oreos<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“Tough times never last but tough people do” Dr. Robert Shueller<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0My speed and accuracy and now finally my consistency makes me the best long snapper in the country.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Den<\/a>Name:\u00a0 Johnny Den Bleyker<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State:\u00a0 California<\/p>\n

Grad Year:\u00a0 2016<\/p>\n

Ht:\u00a0 6′ 1″<\/p>\n

Wt:195<\/p>\n

GPA:\u00a0 3.74<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT: Hasn’t taken yet<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.\u00a0 Colorado
\n2.\u00a0 Washington State
\n<\/span>3.\u00a0 San Diego State
\n<\/span>4.\u00a0 North Carolina
\n<\/span>5.\u00a0 Duke<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1.\u00a0 Lifting with my friends & teammates
\n<\/span>2.\u00a0 Playing any sport (mostly basketball) with my friends
\n<\/span>3.\u00a0 Playing strategic board games<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0 Gladiator<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Meat<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0 “Ability is a poor man’s wealth.”\u00a0— John Wooden<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0 1) I’ve known Rubio since I was 12; \u00a02)\u00a0I 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\u00a0physical, but a mental toughness.\u00a0 I snap fast, I can block, I like to hit & tackle and I’m fast enough to get down field and stop the returner;\u00a0 3) I am seen as a leader\u00a0by my teachers, coaches\u00a0& peers and I do well academically.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0 I am going to be balder than Rubio.<\/p>\n

\"Eatherly,<\/a>Geron Eatherly<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Texas<\/span><\/div>\n
Class of 2016<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
6 foot<\/span><\/div>\n
200 lbs<\/span><\/div>\n
3.5 GPA<\/span><\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT. I haunt taken them yet but will this summer<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Top 5 colleges\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
1.University of Houston\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
2.UTSA<\/span><\/div>\n
3.Florida<\/span><\/div>\n
4.Alabama<\/span><\/div>\n
5.Arizona\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
Hobbies<\/span><\/div>\n
1.Play the piano<\/span><\/div>\n
2.Play football with my friends\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
3.Work out<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
My favorite movie is Rocky 4\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
My favorite food is Steak<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
My favorite motivation quote is “Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard” -Kevin Durant<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
I AM the best long snapper in the country because of how hard I work and how Aggressive i am<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n
one quality that i have is that i am empathetic\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n

\"Farnsworth,<\/a>Name: Wes Farnsworth<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nevada<\/p>\n

2015<\/p>\n

6’2″<\/p>\n

210<\/p>\n

3.3<\/p>\n

Colleges
\nUniversity Washington
\n<\/span>Oregon \u00a0State
\n<\/span>Oregon
\n<\/span>Washington State
\n<\/span>San Jose state<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies
\nFootball
\n<\/span>Baseball
\n<\/span>Marshmallow golf<\/span><\/p>\n

Movie:\u00a0Grid Iron Gang<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite Food:\u00a0<\/span>Seafood\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Quote:\u00a0Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.<\/span><\/p>\n

What makes you the Best Long Snapper?\u00a0I love my family and I know they are a crucial part of who I am and my success. \u00a0 I drive myself hard on and off the field. \u00a0I have worked very hard to master my craft of long snapping and incorporating that into my athleticism. \u00a0I am very humble and appreciate those that have taken an interest in me and my future.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is one Unique quality:\u00a0Take pride in being a good role model for young kids<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Farr,<\/a>Name: Ryan Farr<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: Nevada<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6’1″<\/div>\n
Wt: 220<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.24<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: 1580<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Florida<\/div>\n
2. Oregon State<\/div>\n
3. Cal<\/div>\n
4. UCLA<\/div>\n
5. TCU<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Lifting<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0Hiking<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0Hanging out with friends.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie? Tombstone<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food? Gyros<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;E)” style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;”>\u00a0do not be dismayed,F)” style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;”>\u00a0for the\u00a0Lord\u00a0your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? The will and determination to be the best I can be.<\/div>\n
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What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I learned to juggle in 2nd grade.<\/div>\n

\"Ferguson,<\/a>Name:\u00a0Blake Ferguson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0State:\u00a0Georgia<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year:\u00a02015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht:\u00a06’3″<\/div>\n
Wt:\u00a0220<\/div>\n
GPA:\u00a03.7<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT:\u00a01520, 25<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0LSU<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0See #1<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0See #2<\/div>\n
4.\u00a0See #3<\/div>\n
5.\u00a0See #4<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0Cooking<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0Soccer<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0Social Media<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?\u00a0The Great Gatsby<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food?\u00a0Tied between Steak Burrito & Krispy Kreme Doughnuts<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, that’s when you’ll be successful.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0Because I believe I am.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I am currently involved in a 5 year Medical Research Study finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.<\/div>\n
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\"Foley,<\/a>Name: Matt Foley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
<\/div>\n
State: California<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6’1″<\/div>\n
Wt: 215<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.2<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: 1640\/22<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. BYU<\/div>\n
2. SDSU<\/div>\n
3. New Mexico<\/div>\n
4. Arizona<\/div>\n
5. Washington<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Weight Lifting<\/div>\n
2. Hanging out with teammates<\/div>\n
3. Netflix<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?\u00a0Friday\u00a0Night Lights<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food? California Burrito (no pico de gallo)<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“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.”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? My determination to be the best and willingness to work as hard as it takes to reach that. And my hair.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I can eat more California burritos in one day than most people can in a week.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n
\n
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\"Freeman,<\/a>Name: Harrison Freeman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: NC<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht: 6’4<\/p>\n

Wt: 215<\/p>\n

GPA: 4.25<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT: N\/A<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. Duke
\n<\/span>2. UNC
\n<\/span>3. Yale
\n<\/span>4. NCSU
\n<\/span>5. South Carolina<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Longsnapping
\n<\/span>2. Reading
\n<\/span>3. Tutoring friends in Spanish<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Ferris Bueller’s Day Off<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Chicken Parm<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“Start strong, stay strong, finish strong”<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0High level of confidence, ability to understand feedback for improvement and passion to excel; all to better my team as a whole.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I have a love for the Spanish language.<\/p>\n

\"Goebel,<\/a>Name: Harrison Goebel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: UTAH<\/p>\n

Grad Year:2015<\/p>\n

Ht:6\u20196\u201d
\nWt:242
\n<\/span>GPA:3.98
\n<\/span>SAT\/ACT:21 (but just barely did a retake)<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.Utah State
\n<\/span>2.Colorado
\n<\/span>3.Minnesota
\n<\/span>4.CAL
\n<\/span>5.NAU<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1.Baseball
\n<\/span>2.Basketball
\n<\/span>3.Madden (unbeatable)<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Bo Knows (espn 30\/30)<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Whipped cream<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0\u201cI hated every minute of training, but I said, don\u2019t quit.\u00a0 Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0My 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.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that\u00a0 not everyone might know about?\u00a0People have said that I am really humble. Almost too humble.<\/p>\n

\"Grant<\/a>Name: Grant Gluhaich<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: California<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 5’11”<\/div>\n
Wt: 190<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.0<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: Not yet given results from June 7th<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Stanford<\/div>\n
2. Cal Poly SLO<\/div>\n
3. Cal Berkeley<\/div>\n
4. USC<\/div>\n
5. San Diego State<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Golfing<\/div>\n
2. Weight Lifting<\/div>\n
3. Basketball<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?<\/div>\n
21 Jump Street<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food?<\/div>\n
Sushi or Pizza<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?<\/div>\n
“It isn’t about how hard you hit. It\u2019s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That\u2019s how winning is done” -Rocky<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?<\/div>\n
What makes me the best Long Snapper in the country is my work ethic, focus, and desire to succeed. I work hard everyday to improve and accomplish my goals.<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?<\/div>\n
I am a radio commentator for high school baseball.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Griffiths,<\/a>Name:\u00a0Tyler Griffiths<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State:North Carolina<\/p>\n

Grad Year:2015<\/p>\n

Ht:6’3”<\/p>\n

Wt:230<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.9<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT:\u00a01640\/25<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.Clemson
\n2. NC<\/a>\u00a0State
\n3.Chapel Hill
\n4.Louisville
\n5.Virginia<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1.White Water Kayaking
\n2.Buffets
\n3.Long Snapping<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Draft Day<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Taco Bell<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“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.”
\n-Lou Holtz<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0I Work smart and everyone knows I Spit Hot fire!<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I make good bird noises, and I am the FCA president at my school. (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)<\/p>\n

\"Johnson,<\/a>Damon Johnson\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
Ca<\/div>\n
2016<\/div>\n
Ht: 6’0<\/div>\n
Weight: 195<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 colleges<\/div>\n
1) UCLA<\/div>\n
2) Oregon<\/div>\n
3) Alabama<\/div>\n
4) USC<\/div>\n
5) Washington<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1) ride my bike<\/div>\n
2) watch tv<\/div>\n
3) go to the beach<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The blind side.<\/div>\n
CheeseBurgers.<\/div>\n
“When you feel like quitting remeber why you started”.<\/div>\n
The Amount of heart I have for not only long snapping but the game of football.<\/div>\n
I’m color blind.<\/div>\n

\"Kirkegaard,<\/a>Name: Conner Kirkegaard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State:California<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht: 5’11”
\nWt: 195
\n<\/span>GPA: 3.6
\n<\/span>SAT\/ACT:<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. ASU
\n<\/span>2. UCLA
\n<\/span>3. SDSU
\n<\/span>4. USC
\n<\/span>5. Oregon<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Football
\n<\/span>2. Lacrosse
\n<\/span>3. Hunting<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0-The Longest Yard<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0-All.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“Get busy living, or get busy dying” -The Shawshank Redemption<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0What makes me the best long snapper in the country is that I am an\u00a0analytical\u00a0thinker 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.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?m\u00a0Not everyone knows I can do magic, like card\/coin tricks haha<\/p>\n

\"Knight,<\/a>Name: Jake Knight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: MI<\/div>\n
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Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6’3<\/div>\n
Wt: 230<\/div>\n
GPA: 4.1<\/div>\n
ACT: 27<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Boston College<\/div>\n
2. Cornell<\/div>\n
3. Princeton<\/div>\n
4. Vanderbilt<\/div>\n
5. Villanova<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Golfing<\/div>\n
2. Snowmobiling<\/div>\n
3. Playing Basketball<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Favorite Movie: Step Brothers<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Favorite Food: Chicken queso burrito from Qdoba<\/div>\n
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Favorite Motivational Quote: “Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.” – Floyd Mayweather<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I am the best long snapper in the country because I know how hard I’ve worked, and I have CONFIDENCE in myself that I am the greatest.<\/div>\n
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One unique quality everyone may not know about me is that I played Hockey for 12 years.<\/div>\n
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\"Lovingood,<\/a>Riley Lovingood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tennessee<\/p>\n

2015
\n6’1
\n<\/span>230
\n<\/span>3.75
\n<\/span>23<\/span><\/p>\n

1.Tennessee<\/p>\n

Hobbies
\n1. Playing golf
\n<\/span>2. Playing tennis
\n<\/span>3. Playing Table tennis<\/span><\/p>\n

Favorite movie is: Zoolander<\/p>\n

Favorite food is: a Chickfala Sandwich<\/p>\n

Quote: “but those who hope\u00a0in the\u00a0Lord 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<\/p>\n

Im the best snapper because of my mental edge and the ability to do the same fast and accurate snap every time<\/p>\n

a unique quality: I always have to be the one driving, I hate riding with other people<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Madden,<\/a>Name: George Madden<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: OK<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6′ 2″<\/div>\n
Wt: 245<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.0<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Oklahoma<\/div>\n
2. Arkansas<\/div>\n
3. Tulsa<\/div>\n
4. Texas Tech<\/div>\n
5. UCLA<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Weightlifting<\/div>\n
2. Wake boarding<\/div>\n
3. Fishing<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie? The Other Guys<\/div>\n
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What is your favorite food? Pulled pork<\/div>\n
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What is your favorite motivational quote? \u00a0\u201cAdversity cause some men to break; others to break records.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u2013 William A. Ward<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? I bring the best combination of snapping skill, blocking and tackling.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I can out kick my kicker!<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\"Makowski,<\/a>Name: Ben Makowski<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: Indiana<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6 ft 2 in<\/div>\n
Wt:255lbs<\/div>\n
GPA: 3.875\/4.0<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: My scores are not posted yet<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Purdue<\/div>\n
2. Minnesota<\/div>\n
3. Wisconsin<\/div>\n
4. Cornell<\/div>\n
5. Ball State<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Fishing<\/div>\n
2. Hunting<\/div>\n
3. Four\u00a0wheeling<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?<\/div>\n
Saving Private Ryan<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food?\u00a0General Tso Chicken<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“One Brick Higher”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0I snap a fast, consistent, and smooth ball back to punter. My snaps are easy to catch and the punter can count on the ball being there every time.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0If I can’t be\u00a0on the football field, I love\u00a0to be out fishing or hunting.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\"McCracken,<\/a>Name: Drew McCracken<\/a><\/strong>State: GeorgiaGrad Year: 2015<\/p>\n

Ht: 6’1″
\nWt: 190
\nGPA: 3.5
\nSAT\/ACT:<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. Georgia
\n2. Georgia Southern
\n3. Mercer
\n4. UAB
\n5. Coastal Carolina<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Snapping
\n2. Football
\n3. Basketball<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie? Jack Reacher<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food? Steak<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote? I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? Work ethic<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might. Commitment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n
\"McCullough,<\/a>Name: Liam McCullough<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
OH<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
6’3″<\/div>\n
220<\/div>\n
3.6<\/div>\n
30 ACT<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Committed to THE Ohio State University<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:
\nCooking<\/div>\n
Traveling<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Favorite movie: Anchorman<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Favorite Food: Yes<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
“Everyone like to work at what they’re good at. You have to work at the things you hate in order to get better.” \u00a0-OSU Coach Kerry Coombs<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I have great speed, accuracy, and consistency on my snaps. I have size and athleticism and move well after the snap. I have a great attitude and work ethic and am very coachable<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
I have an eidetic memory and can quote from hundreds of episodes of Spongebob and the Big Bang Theory. I can quote almost the whole movie anchorman and know a song containing every country in the world, as well as one containing every element on the periodic table. I know countless facts that are completely useless in life and am able to recall objects, images, sounds, and occurrences with high precision and in great detail.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Meyer,<\/a>Name: Scott Meyer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: Georgia<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht: 6’2<\/p>\n

Wt: 210<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.4\/4.0<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT: n\/a<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. University of Georgia
\n2. University of Miami
\n<\/span>3. West Virginia University
\n<\/span>4. Mississippi State University
\n<\/span>5. University of South Florida<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Long Snapping
\n<\/span>2. Baseball
\n<\/span>3. Hanging out with friends<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie? Talladega Nights<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food? Steak<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote? “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door”<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? \u00a0Strong work ethic, consistent, quick learner, always looking to get better<\/p>\n

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…<\/p>\n

\"Ober,<\/a><\/strong>Name: Jordan Ober<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

State: Nevada<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2015<\/p>\n

Ht:6’1
\nWt:190
\nGPA:3.2
\nSAT\/ACT: 1390 And waiting for ACT score<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. UCLA
\n2.ASU
\n3. U of A
\n4. UC Berkely
\n5. Michigan St<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Golf
\n2. Play mini hoop (basketball)
\n3. Play piano<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?
\nArmageddon<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?
\nChipotle burritos with extra steak<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?
\n“If you want to succeed as much as you want to breathe, then you will be successful. ”<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?
\nI 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.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
\nMost people crack under pressure. I do the best under pressure.<\/p>\n

\"Parris,<\/a><\/strong>Name: Ryan Parris\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

State: Alabama<\/p>\n

Grad Year:2015<\/p>\n

Ht:6’0<\/p>\n

Wt:230<\/p>\n

GPA:3.4<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT:ACT- 23<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.Alabama
\n2.University of South FLorida
\n<\/span>3.University of Alabama in Birmingham
\n<\/span>4.Southern Miss
\n<\/span>5.Western Kentucky<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Kayaking
\n<\/span>2.Fishing
\n<\/span>3.Working on the farm<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie? Fast and Furious Tokyo Drift<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food? Raw Oysters<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote? Amat Victoria Curum- Victory loves preparation<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I once kayaked over 100 miles in 4 days<\/p>\n

\"Poujol,<\/a>Michael David Poujol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: Texas<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2015<\/p>\n

Ht: 6\u20194<\/p>\n

Wt: 220<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.6<\/p>\n

ACT: 28<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices
\n1. Texas
\n<\/span>2. Ole Miss
\n<\/span>3. TCU<\/span>
\n<\/span>4. N\/A
\n<\/span>5. N\/A<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:<\/p>\n

1. Fishing \/ Hunting
\n2. Working out
\n<\/span>3. Being around My Family\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Fast and Furious (all of Them)<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0A mediumare Sirloin Steak and a Baked Potato<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0\u00a0\u201cOnly those who go too far can possibly find out how far one can go\u201d<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0The ability to execute my responsibilities as a long snapper, under the\u00a0pressure of a huge gathering of spectators and through any amount of\u00a0distraction makes me the best Long Snapper in the country.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I enjoy using my creativity to build things like custom archery arrows, a personal \u00a0<\/span>closet workshop and whatever may come to mind. I also like using a little home\u00a0brewed chemistry to concoct home made pyro-techniques.<\/p>\n

\"Reiter,<\/a>Name: Donald Reiter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: Arizona<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht: 6′ 0″
\nWt: 230
\nGPA: 3.5
\nSAT\/ACT: Not Taken Yet<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. Notre Dame
\n2. Stanford
\n3. Wisconsin
\n4. Boston College
\n5. Duke<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Hanging out with friends.
\n2. Building and constructing things.
\n3. I love to help out around the community and do things to better it. Also love serving in the church.<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?
\nRemember The Titans & The Longest Yard<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?
\nDefinitely I am a steak and potatoes type of guy.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?
\n(Verse) Philippians\u00a04:13\u00a0“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?
\nI 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.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?
\nI am a leader and have the greatest and upmost character. Always telling the truth and I am a very kind person.<\/p>\n

\"Hayden<\/a>Name:\u00a0HAYDEN SAK\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State:\u00a0ILLINOIS<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year:\u00a02015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht:\u00a06’3″<\/div>\n
Wt:\u00a0250 lbs<\/div>\n
GPA:\u00a03.9<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT:\u00a022 (Retaken 6\/14)<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0Washington State<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0Arizona<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0California<\/div>\n
4.\u00a0Colorado State<\/div>\n
5.\u00a0Minnesota<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1.\u00a0Weightlifting<\/div>\n
2.\u00a0Snapping<\/div>\n
3.\u00a0Listening to music<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?<\/div>\n
SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food?<\/div>\n
Chevaps<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?<\/div>\n
“It doesn’t take skill to hustle”<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?<\/div>\n
My dedication to the game and my drive to make it to the next level.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?<\/div>\n
I have two different colored eyes.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\"Shannon,<\/a>Name:\u00a0John Shannon<\/a><\/strong>State:\u00a0ILGrad Year:\u00a02016<\/p>\n

Ht:6’2
\nWt:225
\nGPA: 3.4
\nSAT\/ACT:<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1.ND
\n2. Alabama roll tide
\n3. Clemson
\n4. Texas
\n5. The U<\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Eating
\n2. Snap chat
\n3. Front squats<\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0300<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Pizza (only chicago)<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0“In my line of work only 1% makes it” \u00a0– Ray Lewis<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0My ability to preform under any amount of pressure and deliver a perfect snap when needed.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I like playing with light switches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Simmons,<\/a>Name: Ryan Simmons<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: California<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2015<\/p>\n

Ht: 6\u20191 & 1\/2<\/p>\n

Wt: 225<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.3<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT: 1558\/ 21<\/p>\n

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

1. University of Hawaii at Manoa
\n2. Northern Arizona
\n<\/span>3. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
\n<\/span>4. Cal
\n<\/span>5. San Diego State<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Fishing
\n<\/span>2. Playing the ukulele
\n<\/span>3. Paddle boarding<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Ocean 13<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Sushi<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0You, 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.\u00a0– \u00a0Rocky Balboa<\/a><\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0I will out work anyone else that you put me up against. Whether that\u2019s in the weight room, on the field, or in just plain ole\u2019 effort. I will out work anyone else.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I am an avid Tai Chi student. In both mediation and in combat.<\/p>\n

\"Walsh,<\/a>Name: Koby Walsh<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: California<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2016<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht: 6 feet<\/div>\n
Wt: 215<\/div>\n
GPA:3.11<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT:<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Notre Dame<\/div>\n
2. Nebraska<\/div>\n
3. Illinois<\/div>\n
4. Washington<\/div>\n
5. Duke<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Hanging out with friends<\/div>\n
2. Playing Video Games<\/div>\n
3. Snapping<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie?<\/div>\n
Lone Survivor<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food?<\/div>\n
Sushi<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote?<\/div>\n
“No matter the circumstances that you may be going through, just push through it.” – Ray Lewis<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?<\/div>\n
My work ethic. I work harder than any guy in our class, and make sure everything is perfect. I’m a perfectionist.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?<\/div>\n
I am teddy bear at heart. I’m the nicest person you’ll ever meet. I don’t wish bad on anyone.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n
\"Wilson,<\/a>Name: Garrett Wilson<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
State: NC<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Grad Year: 2015<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Ht:6’4″<\/div>\n
Wt: 205<\/div>\n
GPA: 4.0<\/div>\n
SAT\/ACT: 1560<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Top 5 College Choices:<\/div>\n
1. Wake Forest- Committed<\/div>\n
2.<\/div>\n
3.<\/div>\n
4.<\/div>\n
5.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
Hobbies:<\/div>\n
1. Piano<\/div>\n
2. Water Skiing<\/div>\n
3. Basketball<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is favorite movie? Step Brothers<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite food? London Broil<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is your favorite motivational quote? “Don’t only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine.” -Ludwig van Beethoven<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country? In addition to excellent snapping, I have the athletic ability to cover punts.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about? I taught myself to play piano.<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
\n

\"Wirtel,<\/a>Name: Steven Wirtel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

State: IL<\/p>\n

Grad Year: 2016<\/p>\n

Ht: 6\u20194<\/p>\n

Wt: 200<\/p>\n

GPA: 3.2<\/p>\n

SAT\/ACT:<\/p>\n

Top 5 College Choices:
\n1. Notre Dame
\n<\/span>2. Georgia
\n<\/span>3. Florida
\n<\/span>4. Kansas
\n<\/span>5. Alabama<\/span><\/p>\n

Hobbies:
\n1. Working Out
\n<\/span>2. Playing all different types of sports.
\n<\/span>3. Spending time with my family.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is favorite movie?\u00a0Bad News Bears (Newer One)<\/p>\n

What is your favorite food?\u00a0Breakfeast Burrtios<\/p>\n

What is your favorite motivational quote?\u00a0\u201cWe all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of\u00a0determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

What makes YOU the best Long Snapper in the country?\u00a0My work ethic is better than any long snapper out there! I will always outwork my\u00a0opponents.<\/p>\n

What is one unique quality about you that not everyone might know about?\u00a0I have a big heart and I\u2019m willing to help anyone no matter who they are.<\/p>\n

\"Rubio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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