Draft:Rob Snyder

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Rob Snyder
Current position
TitleDefensive line coach
TeamSouth Dakota
ConferenceMVFC
Biographical details
Born (1992-10-12) October 12, 1992 (age 31)
Alliance, Ohio, U.S.
Alma materLouisiana State University (2015)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2015–2018LSU (DA)
2019Missouri (DL/GA)
2021Holy Cross HS (LA) (DC/OLB)
2022Jesuit HS (LA) (DL/co-DC)
2023–presentSouth Dakota (DL)

Rob Snyder (born October 12, 1992) is an

defensive line play, pioneered by Pete Jenkins
.

Early years

Snyder was born in Alliance, Ohio. As a child, he spent time living in Beaufort, South Carolina before moving back to Ohio. He attended Shaker Heights High School, graduating in 2011.[1]

College career

Snyder attended LSU, where he walked on as a tight end and as a linebacker. He was a one-year letter winner for the Tigers.[1][2]

Coaching career

Following the conclusion of his playing career, Snyder served as a volunteer assistant at LSU. In June 2015, Snyder was hired as a defensive and special teams analyst where he worked closely with defensive coordinator, Dave Aranda, and special teams coordinator, Bradley Dale Peveto.

Following the dismissal of head coach, Les Miles, and a staff rearrangement, Snyder began working closely with legendary defensive line coach, Pete Jenkins.

After LSU, Snyder served a one year stint at Missouri under head coach Barry Odom. Following the firing of Barry Odom, Snyder returned to New Orleans, where he coordinated defenses at Holy Cross[3] and Jesuit High Schools.

After a successful run in the New Orleans Catholic League, Snyder returned to college football as the defensive line coach at the University of South Dakota.[4][5]

At South Dakota, Snyder assisted in a major turnaround which resulted in a 10-3 season in 2023, making it the most successful season in school history. His defensive line led the country in PBU’s and produced 1 all American, 1 freshman all American, and 3 all conference selections.

Personal life

Snyder is married to the former Evon O'Brien. They have two rescue dogs, Junior and Chip.

References

  1. ^ a b "Rob Snyder". LSU. July 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "Rob Snyder - Football Coach". University of South Dakota Athletics.
  3. ^ "Rob Snyder - Defensive Coordinator - Football Coaches". Holy Cross School.
  4. ^ "Snyder, Morrison added to coaching staff". University of South Dakota Athletics. March 23, 2023.
  5. ^ "Snyder, Morrison added to coaching staff". BVM Sports. March 23, 2023.

[1][2][3][4]

“Mr. Micah” is a hero on and off the field

Grace growing in his position

Rob Snyder College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits

External links

  1. ^ "‎Make Defense Great Again: S03E05: Pete Jenkins Defensive Line Play w/ Rob Snyder, Former LSU, Florida, UTSA, Missouri Asst on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts.
  2. ^ "8 things to know about UND football's next opponent South Dakota". Yahoo Sports. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. ^ Athletics, University of South Dakota (2023-04-06). "Nady, Snyder featured on YoteCast". BVM Sports. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ Samuels, Doug (2023-03-24). "D-II coordinator leaves for FCS opportunity". Footballscoop. Retrieved 2024-02-09.