MIke Lizanich • Class of 2013 • Long Snappers
FBS Power 5 Freshman Year Starter, Scholarship Pick | |
FBS Freshman Year Starter, Scholarship Pick | |
FCS Freshman Year Starter, Scholarship Pick or FBS PWO | |
D2, D3, NAIA Prospect or FCS PWO | |
D2, D3 or NAIA Developing Prospect | |
High School Starter | |
Developing High School Player |
Name: | MIke Lizanich |
Player Ranking: | |
Class Rank: | 8 |
Grad Year: | 2013 |
State: | AZ |
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Offers & Commitment:(NEW) | TULANE |
Pro Team: | |
Height: | 6 |
Weight: | 220 |
SAT/ACT: | |
GPA: | 3.6 |
Student Since: | |
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Player Review
Rubio Long Snapping HistoryStudent Since: 2009
Latest Evaluation: 3/12
Very, very strong Long Snapper is what comes to my mind when I see Lizanich snap the ball. His hands are like rockets and he uses his legs extremely well. Snaps the ball and he is accurate. Body is thick and strong. For Lizanich to move up, he will have to focus on getting back up after snapping so he is position to block and not creating a rhythm when he is snapping. Hard worker.
Lizanich continues to be one of the most accurate Long Snappers in the country. Very quick motion when he snaps. Not a lot of wasted movement at all. Almost hard to time him as his hands are so quick. Thick framed and it is very hard to move him. Aggressive when he blocks. Looking forward to him getting down just a tad more so he can snap the ball with more force. I know he can snap it faster and I want him to know it and do it. Very stoic Long Snapper. Handles pressure well.
Lizanich has done a great job of manipulating his form to enable him to get set and slow down. Like I have said, when he gets set...he is gold. Very strong hands that are quick and on target. Balance is coming along. Very accurate and smooth. Consistently letting his speed show will move him up the ranks. Thick Long Snapper.
Lizanich continues to work hard to better himself as a Long Snapper. Ball is very quick out of the gates and accurate. It pops right back into your hands. Strong for his size. Doing a solid job of getting set. Needs to make sure he continues to keep his back at least parallel to the ground. Has very good pop. Does well under pressure. Abosutely LOVE when he snaps the ball with all of his strength and does not aim it. Great snapper.
RUBIO
Accomplishments
Average time for a 15 yard snap at the 10th Annual Event: .75
TOP 12 - 2012
TOP 12 and EVENT ELITE Evaluation
Lizanich has got it. Full of confidence and no longer robotic when he snaps. No patterns anymore and it has made him dominant. Looks strong and his ball is tight and on target. Snapping very relaxed right now and he looks great. Tulane got a good Long Snapper in Lizanich.
EVENT ELITE - 2011
Event Elite Evaluation 2011
Lizanich continues to improve on his snapping. Ball is becoming smoother and on target. His accuracy is as solid as anyone around. Ball is tight and has good pickup. Easy to catch his spot on snaps. Solid frame. Blocking is getting better as his footwork. Love when he snaps the ball as hard as possible. Form is solid, as his body, so he needs to use it to it's fullest potential. When the blocking and consistency are locked down, Lizanich moves up to a five star.
2011 - 1st Team ALL – STATE / 1st Team ALL - ARIZONA, Long – Snapper, 1st Team All Section, Long - snapper. Performed all PUNT, PAT / FG snaps, and finished perfect for the season. One of only 3 underclassman selected for the “All Arizona” football team. Snapped a game winning field goal with 3 seconds remaining against section rival.
2 WAY STARTER, LONG SNAPPER, AND TEAM CAPTAIN. FOR 2009 FRESHMAN TEAM THAT BEGAN SEASON WITH CLOSE TO 100 PLAYERS. MOVED UP TO VARSITY TEAM THAT ADVANCED TO STATE QUARTER FINALS (9-1 REGULAR SEASON). BECAME BACK UP LONG SNAPPER TO SENIOR.2010 – VARSITY LONGSNAPPER PERFORMED ALL LONGSNAPPING DUTIES FOR TEAM. PERFECT ON ALL SNAPS ENTIRE SEASON, INCLUDING GAME WINNING FIELD GOAL WITH 1 SECOND LEFT IN THE FINAL GAME OF THE SEASON TO EARN TEAM A PLAYOFF BERTH. FIRST VARSITY SNAP WAS A PUNT WITH THE PUNTER STANDING 5 YARDS IN THE ENDZONE. DID SEVERAL “ANGLE” SNAPS ON FIELD GOALS. MADE ALL REGION – ONLY SOPHOMORE IN ARIZONA” DESERT VALLEY” REGION TO DO SO.