The Interesting, Unknown Football World Of Drew Little

Posted Aug 19, 2022
Long snappers in football only get noticed if they mess up. So, imagine the pressure. "It’s not just me, it’s all us specialists; the kickers and punters as well," UNC senior long snapper Drew Little said. "It’s a muscle-memory thing. You don’t really get nervous as much as you think you would, it’s repetitive every day, and you just keep practicing your craft." (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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