AWARDS & HONORS
2009 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
- KU Dean's List (Spring 2010)
2008 | FRESHMAN
SEASON SUMMARIES
2011 | REDSHIRT JUNIOR
Snyder played in every game in his junior season. He had 14 catches for 135 yards including a season-long 17-yard catch against Slippery Rock on Nov. 12. He threw a 16-yard touchdown pass out of a fake field goal attempt against Lock Haven on Sept. 17. The Golden Bears won a school-record 11 games in 2011 and won their first PSAC Championship. Kutztown was the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Division II Super Region One playoffs and advanced to the second round.
2010 | REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE
Named the Offensive Most Improved Player following the annual Maroon-and-Gold Spring Game. He played in four games this season and caught five passes for 85 yards. He had a career-high 43-yard catch against Mercyhurst. The Golden Bears set school records for wins in a season (10), PSAC East wins (six), points scored (466), and most consecutive wins to begin the season (nine). Kutztown was the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division II Super One Regional playoffs.
2009 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN
Saw action in seven games during his freshman campaign at Kutztown. Snyder had five catches for 42 yards and one touchdown reception. He had his touchdown catch against Slippery Rock and had a season high three receptions for 26 yards against Bloomsburg.
2008 | FRESHMAN
Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Snyder was named a Class AAAA First-Team All-State wide receiver by PA Football News in 2008. He was named a Lancaster-Lebanon League first team wideout and defensive back his junior and senior year. He also was a distinguished honor roll member at Warwick High School.
GETTING TO KNOW ZACH SNYDER
Birthday: March 18
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Favorite Book: Bleachers
Favorite Actor: Adam Sandler
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Hobbies: All other sports, watching sports
Favorite Pro Sports Team: Vikings
Favorite Athlete or Athletes: Percy Harvin, Adrian Peterson, Dustin Pedroia
Favorite Pregame Meal: Gatorade, snack bars
Best Place I Visited: Niagara Falls
Favorite Value in Others: Being understanding
Best Advice I Ever Received: Go big or go home
What’s on My I-Pod: Eminem, Dave Matthews, anything
Last DVD I Purchased: The Blind Side
Best Thing About Kutztown: Teachers, coaches, friends
My Favorite Class is: Any sports management class
TV Show I’d Like to be a Contestant On: Deal or No Deal
Career Goal: Have a job that I like and be able to help others as much as I can
