The rising SR QB who has effectively started for Hobart during the 2009 and 2010 campaigns is no longer on the Statesmen's roster.
A few inquiries have been made to check his status (i.e., has he transferred, taken a term abroad, etc.) were sent to a Hobart official but no response as of late.
Yet another twist in one of the most topsy tervy offseasons in recent Statesman history.
That said it appears as though JR QB Nick Strang, the hero in an OT win over LL arch rival Union College, is the projected starter in the 2011 season.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Hobart Cited in (Another) NCAA Report
A report from the NCAA published in today's "Inside Higher Ed.com" cited Hobart and a handful of other Division III institutions that apparently have "awarded financial aid to [student athletes] based on their athletic ability".
A link to the article and attached reports is provided below:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/06/29/ncaa_division_iii_financial_aid_reporting_program_reveals_problems_persist
Hobart's specific mention in the article above was:
"there have been six “major” violators of these regulations over the life of the reporting process, and these institutions do face public scrutiny. Violations by Buffalo State College, the State University of New York at Geneseo, and the State University of New York at Potsdam were the result of an unjustified proportionality difference between the amount of financial aid awarded to athletes and the percentage of athletes in the overall student population. Chatham University and Hobart College showed distinguishable and unjustified patterns of award that benefited athletes. Fontbonne University's violation took the form of coaches "rating" incoming freshman athletes as the first step in the institutional financial aid process."
Looks like the NCAA has their eye on the Statesmen since last January....
A link to the article and attached reports is provided below:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/06/29/ncaa_division_iii_financial_aid_reporting_program_reveals_problems_persist
Hobart's specific mention in the article above was:
"there have been six “major” violators of these regulations over the life of the reporting process, and these institutions do face public scrutiny. Violations by Buffalo State College, the State University of New York at Geneseo, and the State University of New York at Potsdam were the result of an unjustified proportionality difference between the amount of financial aid awarded to athletes and the percentage of athletes in the overall student population. Chatham University and Hobart College showed distinguishable and unjustified patterns of award that benefited athletes. Fontbonne University's violation took the form of coaches "rating" incoming freshman athletes as the first step in the institutional financial aid process."
Looks like the NCAA has their eye on the Statesmen since last January....
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Statesmen Stuck at Eight Games in 2011
The potential ninth game reported here about a month ago has fallen through according to a source within the Hobart Athletic Department. Unfortunately, with only 71 days until kick-off, it appears as though Hobart will play it's first eight game regular season since 1978 (that's 33 years for those math challenged individuals like myself).
The good news is that Hobart still has the opportunity to play a ninth game (or more?) if they win the Liberty League title and earn a post-season NCAA tournament berth (which would be their first trip back to the Field of 32 since the 2008 season). Another possibility would be an ECAC post-season "bowl game" if the Statesmen finish the season 6-2 or 5-3 (last year's 5-4 mark proved insufficient to earn a bid in comparison to other ECAC-bowl eligible teams). One thing in Hobart's favor is the fact the Statesmen welcome back 40 returning lettermen and 15 starters making them an early favorite to win the LL championship and accompanying NCAA bid.
That said it is disappointing for both the fans and the players, especially the seniors, to have only two games in September and effectively THREE bye weeks in the 2011 season. All in all, this has been one of the toughest off-seasons for the Statesmen in many years.
The good news is that Hobart still has the opportunity to play a ninth game (or more?) if they win the Liberty League title and earn a post-season NCAA tournament berth (which would be their first trip back to the Field of 32 since the 2008 season). Another possibility would be an ECAC post-season "bowl game" if the Statesmen finish the season 6-2 or 5-3 (last year's 5-4 mark proved insufficient to earn a bid in comparison to other ECAC-bowl eligible teams). One thing in Hobart's favor is the fact the Statesmen welcome back 40 returning lettermen and 15 starters making them an early favorite to win the LL championship and accompanying NCAA bid.
That said it is disappointing for both the fans and the players, especially the seniors, to have only two games in September and effectively THREE bye weeks in the 2011 season. All in all, this has been one of the toughest off-seasons for the Statesmen in many years.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Hobart Goes to the Top Drawer to Enroll Trumansburg Scholar Athlete
The Odessafile.com reports that Trumansburg's (NY) Tucker Randle intends to play football at Hobart this fall. Randle played DE for the Blue Raiders and averaged nine tackles per game (according to MaxPreps.com). Tucker also scored a safety in a 27-12 win over Edison (Elmira Heights, NY) and was an All-State Track high jumper, as well as a top student at THS.
http://www.odessafile.com/0519tdTuckerRandle.JPG
The following synopsis on Tucker, a winner of a "Top Drawer Award", was provided in the attached link:
http://www.odessafile.com/Sports-TopDrawer11party.htm
Tucker Randle is a Trumansburg senior who excels in football, indoor track and spring track. He was a 1st Team Section IV All-Star in football, and is an exceptional High Jumper in track, winning Section IV indoor and outdoor titles last year, as well as sharing in a Section IV 4x100 Relay title. He is a High Honor student with a 3.6 grade-point average, is a member of Boys State, the Green Team Environmental Club and the Outdoor Education Club, is a math tutor, and recipient of a Student of Distinction award. He coaches Pee Wee football and track, is on the community Earth Day Cleanup Committee, has helped rebuild the overlook at Buttermilk Falls, is on the Farmers Market Building Committee, and has visited Guatemala to help build a school for children -- a trip he plans to repeat this year. He will attend Hobart College, where he plans to play football.
All in all, Tucker sounds like a great kid and I'd like to be the one of the first alumni to welcome him to Hobart. Based on all of the above he sounds like he'll make a great Statesman.
Update - It appears Tucker has either opted out of football or is attending another school. He does not appear on the Statesmen's FY roster (8/12/11)
http://www.odessafile.com/0519tdTuckerRandle.JPG
The following synopsis on Tucker, a winner of a "Top Drawer Award", was provided in the attached link:
http://www.odessafile.com/Sports-TopDrawer11party.htm
Tucker Randle is a Trumansburg senior who excels in football, indoor track and spring track. He was a 1st Team Section IV All-Star in football, and is an exceptional High Jumper in track, winning Section IV indoor and outdoor titles last year, as well as sharing in a Section IV 4x100 Relay title. He is a High Honor student with a 3.6 grade-point average, is a member of Boys State, the Green Team Environmental Club and the Outdoor Education Club, is a math tutor, and recipient of a Student of Distinction award. He coaches Pee Wee football and track, is on the community Earth Day Cleanup Committee, has helped rebuild the overlook at Buttermilk Falls, is on the Farmers Market Building Committee, and has visited Guatemala to help build a school for children -- a trip he plans to repeat this year. He will attend Hobart College, where he plans to play football.
All in all, Tucker sounds like a great kid and I'd like to be the one of the first alumni to welcome him to Hobart. Based on all of the above he sounds like he'll make a great Statesman.
Update - It appears Tucker has either opted out of football or is attending another school. He does not appear on the Statesmen's FY roster (8/12/11)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
NY First Team All State OL to Enroll at Hobart
The Livingston County News (Geneseo, NY) reports that Caledonia-Mumford SR OL Matt Riggi intends to play football for the Statesmen this fall.
The 6' 4" 225lb offensive guard / defensive tackle was named to the Class D All State first team. Riggi helped the Cal-Mum Raiders to a 12-2 record in the 2010 season.
A picture of Riggi is listed below:
http://www.cal-mum.com/sports/football/2010/warsaw/Warsaw12.jpg
The above was taken after he received the "Tom Callen Award" as part of Cal-Mum's Homecoming festivities. Interestingly enough two of Riggi's teammates, who he played alongside on the DL during their HS careers, ended up at Saint John Fisher College. Hobart will face the Cardinals on September 24th.
Congratulations Matt and welcome to Hobart!
The 6' 4" 225lb offensive guard / defensive tackle was named to the Class D All State first team. Riggi helped the Cal-Mum Raiders to a 12-2 record in the 2010 season.
A picture of Riggi is listed below:
http://www.cal-mum.com/sports/football/2010/warsaw/Warsaw12.jpg
The above was taken after he received the "Tom Callen Award" as part of Cal-Mum's Homecoming festivities. Interestingly enough two of Riggi's teammates, who he played alongside on the DL during their HS careers, ended up at Saint John Fisher College. Hobart will face the Cardinals on September 24th.
Congratulations Matt and welcome to Hobart!
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