Snitker, a three-time First Team All-Iowa Conference selection at linebacker, was the key to the Dubuque defense that led the IIAC in nearly every major defensive statistical category including turnovers forced (18), scoring defense (15.4 points/game), total defense (314.7 yards/game), rushing average (3.5 yards/rush), completion percentage (55.8), first downs allowed (127), and opponent third down pct (35.4%).
In conference play this season, Snitker made 52 tackles (15 solo) with 3.5 tackles for loss, and one interception. He has played 35 career games, posting 281 tackles (122 solo), 23.0 tackles for loss, and six interceptions. The senior linebacker currently ranks seventh all-time at UD in career tackles (281) and ninth in career tackles for loss (23.0). With Snitker on the field, UD has allowed only 15.3 points per game. Without Snitker, UD has given up 30.25 points per game.
Snitker is the fourth Spartans student-athlete to be named an Iowa Conference MVP and the first defensive player to earn the honor. Previous winners include quarterback Rick Steil (1979), wide receiver Michael Zweifel (2011), and quarterback Wyatt Hanus (2012).
Snitker is a two-time IIAC Football (Defensive) Player of the Week, earning the award on October 6, 2013 and October 4, 2015. His October 4, 2015 honor also included being named Iowa Conference Male Athlete of the Week.
