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NEW MEXICO:Returning starter who will handle the Lobos' deep snapping duties for the fourth straight year...can also snap on field goals and extra points...has proven to be a dependable performer since breaking into the starting lineup in 2004...excellent accuracy on his snaps with good speed as well...has steadily improved his numbers in the weight room each year...joined the team as a walk-on in 2003 and honed his skills as standout Martin Lovato's understudy while redshirting in `03...was placed on scholarship in 2005...prep teammate John Sullivan is a senior kicker at UNM.2006 (JUNIOR): Perfect on all 71 deep snaps in his 13 games...also snapped for FGs/PATs. 2005 (SOPHOMORE): Played in all 11 games...no wild snaps on any of his 55 attempts...had one tackle in coverage. 2004 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Was the team's starting deep snapper in all 12 games...did not have a single wild snap all season...made three tackles in coverage. HIGH SCHOOL:A 2003 graduate of Tehachapi (Calif.) High School...lettered in both football and track...played under head coach Steve Denman.PERSONAL:Born Nov. 30, 1984, in Lodi, Calif....age is 22...full name is Jonathan Ryan O'Brien...son of Greg and Connie...has two brothers, Allen (20) and Tom (19), a deep snapper at Northern Illinois University...uncle, John Hunt, played football at Azusa Pacific...University Studies major. |
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