Schneck with the Falcons in 2009 |
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Born | August 4, 1977 | ||
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Year(s) | 1999–2009 | ||
College | Wisconsin | ||
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Games played | 159 | ||
Tackles | 25 | ||
Solo Tackles | 20 | ||
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Michael Louis Schneck (born August 4, 1977 in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin) is a retired American football long snapper who most recently played for the Atlanta Falcons. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played collegiately at the University of Wisconsin.
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Schneck attended Whitefish Bay High School, where in addition to handling longsnapping duties, he was a two-time All-League linebacker and the team captain and the Team MVP as a senior.
Beginning in 1999, Schneck spent the first six years of his career as the Steelers' long snapper.
He was signed as a free agent by the Bills in 2005. Schneck was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2005, alongside teammate Brian Moorman. He was released by the Bills during final cuts on September 1, 2007.
On October 2, 2007, he signed with the Falcons. Schneck announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4, 2010.
Married to Amanda, and the two have a daughter, Kylie and sons, Joseph and Samuel.
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