Exclusive: Tulane Long Snapper Chases His Own Legacy in His Final Season

Tulane long snapper Ethan Hudak sat down with Tulane on SI to discuss being named to the Mannelly Award watchlist and the goals he’s set out to accomplish.

long snapper Ethan Hudak earned a spot on the Patrick Mannelly Award Watchlist. He's done so in a position he ultimately ended up at due to being "oddly sized."

His snap went 28 yards over the punter's head and into the end zone for a game-tying safety. The Steelers would lose by a touchdown. Sound eerily familiar to Tulane fans?in the Cotton Bowl allowed the Green Wave to win by one point—if the kicker made it. "We knew that we lost so many games by a touchdown or less,” Hudak remembered of the 2-10 season. “We knew in our hearts that we had the talent. We just had to put it all together and focus.”

His team needed a long snapper; he’d never heard of one. It was a longer snap; it was playing time. He credits his coach, Austin Tallant, who long snapped at Chowan, for showing him the value of the role. Hudak initially committed to Oklahoma State but admits there was unsureness there – Tulane was clear. They had a senior long snapper and wanted him to learn the ropes to take over after he left.

But he has one more season to accomplish with his team. Hudak has been grinding with punter and placeholder Will Karoll, as well as the rest of the new unit. He’s grateful to be led by a person like McMahon.

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