Texas Long Snapper Tate Haver on Perfecting His Craft & Growing Up Around the NFL | 3rd & Longhorn

Derrick Johnson, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, and Nick Shuley are joined by Texas long snapper, Tate Haver. They discuss why he de-committed from Boston College to come to Texas, how he became a long snapper, the evolution of the position, and growing up around the NFL.

3rd & Longhorn is a weekly in-depth Texas Longhorn Football show providing analysis and commentary from Lifetime Longhorn Football Players: Derrick Johnson, Alex Okafor, Fozzy Whittaker, Rod Babers, Jeremy Hills, and Clark Field Collective Founder Nick Shuley. 3rd & Longhorn takes you deep inside the world of Texas Football with a unique perspective from some of the best to ever put on the pads at the 40 acres.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - 3rd and Longhorn Intro
0:07 - Guest Introduction
0:14 - Tate Haver's Journey to Texas
1:07 - Decision to Decommit from Boston College
2:00 - How Arch Manning Influenced His Decision
3:03 - Tate's Commitment to Texas
3:34 - What Attracted Tate to Texas Football
4:25 - Westlake Connections and Rivalries
5:01 - Background and Transition to Long Snapping
6:12 - Specialization in Long Snapping
8:23 - Importance of Long Snapping
10:00 - Teaching Long Snapping Skills
11:00 - National Champion in Long Snapping
13:43 - Family Ties and Football Background
14:56 - Growing Up Around Football Celebrities
17:32 - Mentorship and Advice from NFL Players
18:12 - Biggest Celebrity Contact
19:03 - Impressions of Shawn McVay
20:11 - Conclusion
25:06 - Overcoming Mistakes and Mental Focus
26:17 - A Day in the Life of Practice
28:21 - Handling Pressure and Mental Reps
29:37 - Simulating Game Pressure in Practice
31:00 - Specialist Training and Conditioning
31:24 - Conclusion and Appreciation