Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Key Returning Players

1 Drake Woodard CB SO 5-11 170 Marcy, N.Y. Whitesboro
All-America candidate at CB, finished season ranked #14 in the nation in interceptions.

2 Andrew Marlier RB JR 6-0 210 Lake Forest, Ill. Lake Forest
Lead the team in rushing with 613 yards and five TDs. Marlier came on strong late in the season with an exceptional game (96 yards and a TD) against solid Lycoming rush defense in the NCAA playoffs.

5 Tyler Vincent WR SR 6-2 205 Baldwinsville, N.Y. C.W. Baker
Ranked #2 in LL in receiving TDs (seven) also averaged 36.4 yds as Hobart’s punter. Had a season high 10 catches for 138 yards and 2 TD vs. Union. Also a threat to pass on a trick play, Vincent went three for five for 57 yards (long of 24) in 2008.

7 Mike Lazore WR SR 6-3 190 Carthage, N.Y. Immaculate Heart
Played in 10 games last season and is a mid-fielder on Hobart’s DI lacrosse team. Lazore had three receptions for 24 yards in the playoff game against Lycoming. A special teams stand-out.

9 Zachary Schulz WR SR 6-2 200 Westhampton, N.Y. Westhampton Beach
Started nine games last season catching 43 balls for 484 yards (11.3 avg) and four TDs. Vincent has one or more catches in each of the last 14 games.

10 Chris Szymanski CB SR 5-10 175 Williamsville, N.Y. Williamsville East
The starting CB opposite Drake Woodard – has played on the varsity football team since his first year at Hobart. Recorded 38 tackles and one INT in 2008.

11 Ryan Robinson LB SR 5-10 205 Johnson City, N.Y. Johnson City
Co-Captain of the 2009 Statesmen team, may move to ILB from OLB position in 2009. Older brother Nolan ’07 was also a Captain. Ended 2008 with 54 tackles, led the team with 14 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles and three sacks.

16 Paul Overdorf WR SR 6-2 200 Troy, N.Y. Averill Park
Doubles as WR and PK. In 2008 Overdorf converted both of his field goal attempts and went 14-of-15 on PATs. Averaged 34.4 yards per punt in relief of Tyler Vincent. On the receiving end, he tallied four catches for 33 yards and a touchdown. Overdorf also holds the distinction of being only one of a select few players in NCAA last year to record a receiving TD (of 14 yards) against Mount Union’s #1 ranked defense.

19 Conor Callahan K SO 5-9 190 Carlisle, Mass. Concord-Carlisle
Although he only went six for 12 on FG attempts last season (including being benched after the Union game), Callahan came back to kick the game winning 37 yarder against then #17 RPI as time expired and followed it up with a 20 yard game winner against Rochester with 1:01 to play to send Hobart back to the NCAA play-offs.

22 John Kelliher FS SR 6-1 195 Hingham, Mass.
Backed up Lance Boyington at FS and played in all 11 games last season. Will compete against #22 Scott Holton FS SR 5-10 195 San Mateo, CA for the starting FS job.

26 Orlando Patterson LB SR 5-8 205 Boston, Mass. Tabor Academy
Tallied 42 tackles and one sack. Will remain in starting OLB position and look to improve on Hobart’s perimeter defense.

39 Kyle O'Laughlin LB JR 6-1 210 Syracuse, N.Y. Onondaga
Will likely start in 2009 after backing up Hager and Sanders.

41 Kyle Tritten RB SO 5-9 185 Whitesboro, N.Y. Whitesboro
Mostly a back-up in 2008, Tritten is a speedster who will likely get more playing time in 2009. Rushed eight times for a season-high 68 yards against Lycoming in the NCAA Playoffs, the bulk of which came on a literal 40-yard dash against the Warriors. This 40 yard run ended up being the longest from scrimmage of the season by a Statesman.

46 Andrew Miller FB SR 6-1 210 Washington, Pa. Washington
Starting FB last season who contributed to all three of Hobart's 200-yard rushing games (Susquehanna 221, Merchant Marine 231 and Lycoming 205).

52 Tony Guidetti DE SR 6-1 235 Queensbury, N.Y. Williston Northampton
Returns to anchor the defensive end role from last season opposite Kwame Lovell. Recorded 24 tackles, including six for a loss and two and a half sacks.

54 Mike Faracca DT SR 6-0 260 Williamsville, N.Y. Williamsville East
Started opposite Ryan Aruck in 2008. Will be relied upon as the anchor for the interior defensive line. Contributed 41 tackles in spite being double-teamed by opposing offenses on most downs.

55 Sean Kluber OL JR 6-1 255 Ridge, N.Y. Longwood
Will compete for starting Center position after backing up Rick Riggi ’09.

61 Brian Monaco OL SR 6-2 290 Amherst, N.Y. Amherst
Co-Captain for 2009 and will likely return as the starting RG for the Statesmen. Earned both Liberty League as well as ESPN The Magazine Academic awards (was an ESPN First Team All-American, the first in Hobart football history).

74 Anthony Coletta OL SO 6-4 275 Freeport, N.Y. Freeport
Will compete to fill the LT position vacated by the graduation of Kevin Condon ’09.

79 Angelo Catalano OL SR 6-3 275 Cortland, N.Y. Homer
Returning RT for the Statesmen.

80 Garth Muratori WR SO 6-3 205 Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Briarcliff
Back-up WR had some key receptions in the RPI game. Finished the year with 12 catches for 129 yards and one TD. Also returned six kickoffs for 158 yards and made four special teams tackles.

84 Andy Schettine WR JR 5-11 185 Silver Creek, N.Y. Silver Creek
Another backup who broke into the starting lineup late in the season by catching 11 passes for 133 yards on the season. Scored a TD in RPI game.

86 David Degan TE SR 6-4 240 Lockport, N.Y. Lockport
Big receiving target who backed up Matt Duliba ’09. Will compete for the starting job against #87 Matt Marsh SO 6-1 240 from Wynantskill, N.Y.

90 Kwame Lovell DE SR 6-1 235 Schenectady, N.Y. Schenectady
Tallied 41 tackles and one sack. Returned a fumble 26 yards in the WPI game.

93 Anthony Shaw DT SR 5-10 260 St. James, N.Y. Smithtown West
Saw action in 10 games and recorded three sacks. Will likely spell Arduini and Faracca.

94 Mike Arduini DT SR 6-0 270 Hamilton, N.J. Hun School of Princeton
Likely to take over as other starting DT opposite Faracca, replacing ’08 standout Ryan Aruck.

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