HARRISBURG, Pa. –– The University of Tulsa long snapper Adam Higuera was named one of 20 preseason candidates to the Patrick Mannelly Award Watch List, it was announced today.
The Patrick Mannelly Award is presented to the best FBS senior long snapper and is in its second season. The Award benefits Bernie's Book Bank, a non-profit organization located in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Last year's inaugural winner was John Shannon from Notre Dame.
Higuera, a senior from Gilbert, Arizona, has handled long snapping duties in all of his 36 career games played.
The 6'1" senior has been flawless as Tulsa's long snapper since his first game as a true freshman in 2017.