Orchard Park's Ciesielski Selects Statesmen

In the better late than never category, we happily welcome Orchard Park HS SR OL Alex Ciesielski who just announced on Twitter that he's "decided that I should finally announce my commitment to Hobart Football, thank you everyone who led me here."

Ciesielski was sought after, receiving offers from colleges like Grove City, Allegheny, and W&J. Based on his timeline it looks like he did campus visits to Catholic and SLU also. While a little undersized at 250 lbs. I'm certain the S&C staff (and Cam's) will help him bulk up fast.

His highlight reel can be viewed here.

Please join me in welcoming Alex and the extended Ciesielski family to the Hobart Football one!

Thanks for reading and go 'Bart!

Statesmen Name Captains for 2023 Season

HC Kevin DeWall '00 took to twitter once again to make an important announcement regarding three Hobart players who've been named team captains for the 2023 season. 

SR DB Abdoulaye Diallo, SR RB Tim Denham, Jr. and SR LB Jaimen Bliss earned this honor with their selfless play and leadership.

From the Bronx, NY Diallo has been an Arthur Ash and All-Liberty League academic scholar award winner over the past couple of seasons. Last year, he totaled 15 tackles and an INT, leading the Statesmen with 8 PBUs.

From Syracuse, Denham battled through injuries last season but still rushed for nearly 800 yards and scored 12 TDs, which was second best for any individual player in the LL. I had a front row seat in the season finale, as I watched from the sideline and end zone as Tim rushed for 175 yards and a TD in the Centennial Cup game last November. 

From Solvay, Bliss is a standout among Hobart's talented LB corps. In 2023 he tallied 46 tackles, 9 TFL, three sacks, and 2 FF. He was a standout in the Statesmen's big win over Union, recording 8 tackles, 2TFL, and 1.5 sacks.

Congratulations to this strong trio of Statesmen!

81 days until kickoff (but who's counting ;)

Thanks as always for reading and go 'Bart!

Hobart Gets 11 Statesmen on the NFF Hampshire Award Society!

It's June!

We're slowly creeping to the start of the 2023 season, now 92 days away from kickoff against the Alfred University Saxons on Friday night, September 1st.

While this news was reported back in April, it bears repeating since these 11 Statesmen tied the all-time program record for this honor society.

Certainly, a lot of hard work is happening off the field and, in the classroom, up in Geneva. Congratulations to all these honorees!

Go 'Bart!