Word from Geneva is a potential match-up for the Statesmen this September may be coming to fruition - and I am not talking about a "scrimmage" with Cornell as reported earlier this year.
More on this as it develops, but Hobart could fill out it's 2011 slate with an 9th opponent as early as next week.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Bryant Defensive Lineman Transfers to Hobart
Adam Novak '14 will don #97 and suit up as a defensive tackle this fall for Hobart according to HWSAthletics.com.
Novak transferred in from Bryant University (RI) and originally hails from Longmeadow, MA. The 6' 2" 270 lber was a two year letterman at LHS helping his team to consecutive league titles and MA "Super Bowl" state championships. He also starred on the basketball team which won the Western MA State title.
Adam's dad, Peter, was a former college football player at American International (Springfield, MA) and also coached at the University of New Haven (CT).
Although DT is where he is listed on the roster as of today, I hope the coaches give Novak a shot at DE given the Statesmen have several returning players at DT but no returning ends.
Regardless, I'd like to be the first to welcome Adam to Hobart. Looks like the defense will be very strong with the number of recruits coming in at LB and the defensive line.
Just over 100 days until kickoff vs. Dickinson....GO HOBART!
Update - Novak appears to have decided against transferring to Hobart as he no longer appears on the Statesmen's roster (8/12/11)
Novak transferred in from Bryant University (RI) and originally hails from Longmeadow, MA. The 6' 2" 270 lber was a two year letterman at LHS helping his team to consecutive league titles and MA "Super Bowl" state championships. He also starred on the basketball team which won the Western MA State title.
Adam's dad, Peter, was a former college football player at American International (Springfield, MA) and also coached at the University of New Haven (CT).
Although DT is where he is listed on the roster as of today, I hope the coaches give Novak a shot at DE given the Statesmen have several returning players at DT but no returning ends.
Regardless, I'd like to be the first to welcome Adam to Hobart. Looks like the defense will be very strong with the number of recruits coming in at LB and the defensive line.
Just over 100 days until kickoff vs. Dickinson....GO HOBART!
Update - Novak appears to have decided against transferring to Hobart as he no longer appears on the Statesmen's roster (8/12/11)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Hobart Names Captains for 2011 Campaign
Hobart will look to three rising seniors, TE Greg Clifford, WR Garth Muratori and DB Drake Woodard to lead the Statesmen on the gridiron this fall.
Attached below is a link from HWSAthletics.com that includes some highlights of the three players.
Less than 109 days until kickoff!
Congratulations to these student-athletes and GO HOBART!
http://www.hwsathletics.com/news/2011/5/17/HFB_0517110105.aspx
Attached below is a link from HWSAthletics.com that includes some highlights of the three players.
Less than 109 days until kickoff!
Congratulations to these student-athletes and GO HOBART!
http://www.hwsathletics.com/news/2011/5/17/HFB_0517110105.aspx
Monday, May 9, 2011
Hobart lacrosse recruit considering a return to the gridiron
Brendan Kessler, a senior at Red Lion High (York, PA), is a lacrosse standout at midfield/attack and has made a verbal committment to Hobart College to play lacrosse and attend school in the Fall of 2011.
Aside from being an All-American in lacrosse, Kessler also earned YAIAA Division I all-star honors after racking up 1,030 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He also lead his team in tackles as a safety. Apparently Kessler had offers to walk-on at Temple, Towson and St. Francis, but fortunately for Hobart, he chose to stick with lacrosse.
That said it's no surprise that Coach Cragg and the Statesmen football team are also VERY interested in this student-athlete given his size (6' 4") and DI caliber speed.
There is a long tradition of two-sport lacrosse / football players in Geneva, most recently Mike Lazore '11 and Justin Hager '09 starred in both sports for the Statesmen.
Hopefully we'll see Kessler give DIII football a try prior to joining the Statesmen's DI lacrosse program.
Aside from being an All-American in lacrosse, Kessler also earned YAIAA Division I all-star honors after racking up 1,030 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns. He also lead his team in tackles as a safety. Apparently Kessler had offers to walk-on at Temple, Towson and St. Francis, but fortunately for Hobart, he chose to stick with lacrosse.
That said it's no surprise that Coach Cragg and the Statesmen football team are also VERY interested in this student-athlete given his size (6' 4") and DI caliber speed.
There is a long tradition of two-sport lacrosse / football players in Geneva, most recently Mike Lazore '11 and Justin Hager '09 starred in both sports for the Statesmen.
Hopefully we'll see Kessler give DIII football a try prior to joining the Statesmen's DI lacrosse program.
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