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ABOUT
Professional Experience
25 year football career playing offensive center and long snapper at Addison Trail HS , Illinois State University (ISU), USFL, Semi-Professional River Grove Cowboys, Arena Football League (AFL) and 12 years in the National Football League (NFL) playing for the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, SanDiego Chargers, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Seattle Seahawks.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chicago Bears
1987, 1992
C/LS
Signed as a free agent in 1987, starting 3 games at center. Handled long snapping duties for all replacement, regular season and playoff games. Worked with Jim Harbaugh (H), Kevin Butler (K) and Tommy Barnhardt (P) and Chris Gardocki (P).
Minnesota Vikings
1989
OL/LS
Signed as a free agent playing a backup roll on the OL and handled all punt snapping and kick-off return duties during the regular season and playoffs. Worked with Bucky Scribner (P, H) and Rich Karlis (K).
San Diego Chargers
1990-1991
OL/LS
Signed as a free agent by the Chargers in 1990 handling all the long snapping duties helping kicker John Carney to 2nd team All-Pro in 1990. working with John Kidd (P), John Carney (K), Fuad Reveiz (K).
Detroit Lions
1993-1994
LS
Picked up in the off season as a free agent, I hadled all the long snapping duties for both punt and field goal. Helping Jason Hanson to the 1st Team All-Pro selection in 1993. Working with Jim Arnold (P) and Jason Hanson (K).
Carolina Panthers
1995-1997
LS
Selected in the Expansion Draft in 1995 by the carolina Panthers, I handled all the long snapping duties for punt and field goal working with Tommy Barnhardt (P), Rohn Stark (P), and John Casey (K) helping John earn All-Pro in 1996.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
1998
LS
Released by Carolina in the last cut of the 1998 season, picked up by the Pittsburgh Steelers the same day to handle all the long snapping duties. Working with Josh Miller (P) and Norm Johnson (K).
Seattle Seahawks
1999
LS
Release by Pittsburgh in the off season I was picked up by the Seahawks in week 6 of the season. Signed and played 3 days later in a Thursday Night Game. Handled the long snapping duties the remainder of the season, retiting at the end of the season. Worked with Todd Peterson (K) and Jeff Feagles (P).
Chicago Bruisers
Arena Football League
1987
OT/TE/DT/LS
Was among the players who were instrumental in getting the AFL started. Participated in the first ever organized Arena exhibition game in Rockford Illinois. Played both offense, defense and special teams and long snapping duties.
Illinois State University
1979-1983
ISU Redbirds/ FCS
Lettered 4 years with a redshirt on my true Senior season. Performed long snapping duties all four years. Senior Year started at center and received honorable mention all MVFC. Member of the "All-Select NFL Team".
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Awards & Recognition
Are you Kidding?
One of the unfortunate realities of being a long snapper is that typically the only recognition you get is bad. The best recognition you can hope to get is a continued roster spot and the appreciation of your kicker, punter, holder and coach.
Long Snapping
Coaching & Training
Long Snapping is a unique skill, some may say it is an art. I would not disagree. If you are that rare breed that has chosen long snapping as a position, either as a starting snapper or to enhance your skill set to make the team, earn a scholarship or even a roster spot in Major College Football or the NFL, you need to set yourself apart. The difference between good and great in long snapping is a matter of split seconds and a few inches. Click here to visit my long snapper website Snap-R.com for more info and to schedule a coaching session.
Law Enforcement & Executive & Dignitary Protection
Fitness & Wellness Coaching
Law Enforcement is a challenging career to say the least. With rotating shifts, highly stressful work environment not to mention the social and personal stressors LEO must deal with, it takes a deliberate effort to overcome all the challenges that come with the job. However, with the right attitude, training and encouragement you can not only survive in this field but you can thrive.
Post Athletic Career & More
Fitness & Wellness Coaching
As a retired NFL athlete with over 25 total years in the game from High School through the NFL I have compiled my share of aches and pains. Life after a sports career can be challenging. For years and even decades you have been told where to go and hat to do when you got there. If you're anything like me it was an adjustment to life after the NFL to decide what was next, not just professionally but personally health-wise and lifestyle wise. As we age our bodies are not as cooperative as they used to be. Our minds still think it, but our bodies may no longer agree. I've faced my share of post career challenges and have more ahead of me. My hope is to encourage you and share some of the things I've found that have made the transition easier and some great insights and in some cases products that have helped improve my quality of life and health in my post-NFL life. Click here to see what I've found out.
