#21 JAMES ALEXANDER #85 DOMINICK ANCONA #75 RYAN ARUCK #37 DOUG BLAKOWSKI CB JR 6-2 190 Beverly, Mass. St. John s Prep P/K JR 6-2 235 Garden City, N.Y. Chaminade High School DT SO 6-2 300 Farmington, N.Y. Canandaigua Academy RB SR 5-9 185 Elma, N.Y. Iroquois High School Expected to start in the highly talented, but untested, secondary Will participate on special teams Gained valuable varsity experience in his first two seasons A sure tackler... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Played in all 11 games Ranked third on the team in solo tackles (32) Led the team in pass breakups (8) Recovered three fumbles Tallied a season-high six solo tackles in back-to-back wins over RPI and WPI... Broke up three passes against RPI Made five stops against Coast Guard and four vs. Dickinson... Recorded three tackles against Franklin & Marshall, Kings Point, and Union. 2004 Played in all 11 games Recorded his first collegiate interception at Franklin & Marshall Registered six tackles, including four solo, during the NCAA regional semifinal game vs. Rowan Posted three tackles and two passes deflected in a 31-2 conference victory over Coast Guard Turned in two tackles and a forced fumble in a hard fought 21-10 road win against St. Lawrence Added two stops vs. King s Point and Rochester. St. John s Preparatory School Coached by Jim O Leary Catholic Conference All-Star Three-year varsity letterman in football Also lettered in basketball, track, and lacrosse Recipient of the Athletic Director s Award. Year Solo Asst TOT INT TFL PD FR 2004 13 5 18 1-0 1-2 4 1 2005 32 3 35 0-0 1-3 8 3 Totals 45 8 53 1-0 2-5 12 4 Consistent kicker with a strong leg... Returning starter at punter and kickoffs... Vital member of the team last season. 2005 Played in all 11 games Averaged 35.4 yards per punt Ranked fourth in the Liberty League in punting average... Kicked a season s best 54-yard punt against Union Recorded a 50-yard punt in the second round of the NCAA playoffs against Delaware Valley Kicked six times for 244 yards (40.7-yard average) in a 42-25 win over Rochester. 2004 Third string kicker... Saw action in three games. Chaminade High School Coached by William Basel... Two-year starter on the varsity... Played fullback, punter and kicker... Named to Newsday All-Catholic League team and New York Post All- Catholic Team as a fullback... Played in Long Island vs. New York City Catholic All-Star Game... Inducted into the National Honor Society. Year Punts Yds Avg Lg I20 2004 4 99 24.8 29 0 2005 63 2231 35.4 54 16 Totals 67 2330 34.8 54 16 Team s top-returning tackler... Will start at defensive tackle... Size and strength gives opponents fits when they try to clear running lanes... Will be called on to quickly develop his pass rushing skills to alleviate pressure on inexperienced secondary. 2005 Played in all 11 games Earned Hobart football s Rookie Award... Totaled 56 tackles, including 19 solo Twice recorded a season-high seven tackles in wins over Dickinson and Merchant Marine Named Liberty League Rookie of the Week following his performance against the Mariners Registered six tackles in wins over WPI, Rochester, and Cortland... Recorded five stops against RPI, St. Lawrence, and Delaware Valley... Performance against the Aggies in the NCAA regional semifinal included four solo takedowns. Canandaigua Academy Coached by Dave Nieman Lettered in football, wrestling, and track and field. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL Sacks 2005 19 37 56 7-17 1-2 Totals 19 37 56 7-17 1-2 ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE Elusive runner with great speed... Turns the corner in the blink of an eye... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Football Gazette All- American third-team... D3football.com All-American honorable mention... All-ECAC Northwest... All-Liberty League first-team Played in all 11 games Led the team in total offense, including 1,364 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns Recorded his longest career run (80 yards) in a win over Merchant Marine... Rushed for a season-high 198 yards on 19 carries in a win over Coast Guard Ran for 172 yards against WPI Caught four passes for 39 yards at Union Recorded three touchdowns in wins over Dickinson and Merchant Marine Two-time Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week. 2004 Played in all 11 games Posted a season-high 72 yards on 10 carries, including his first career touchdown, in a 54-13 victory against Rensselaer Recorded his longest run of the season (54 yards) against Coast Guard Returned two kickoffs for 25 yards to assist Hobart in its 33-27 overtime win against Union Carried the ball eight times for 28 yards against Rochester. 2003 Saw action in six games... Carried the ball twice for four yards against Union... Picked up five yards on three carries against Franklin & Marshall. Iroquois Central High School Coached by Frank Payne... Two-year captain for the Chiefs... Earned first-team All- ECIC Division III honors. Year Rush Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2003 5 9 1.8 0 6 1.5 2004 36 183 5.1 1 45 16.6 2005 234 1364 5.8 17 80 124.0 Totals 275 1556 5.7 18 80 55.6 12 LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
#6 COREY CAGE #74 JEROME CHAMBERS #36 MICAH COGER #76 MIKE CONDON CB JR 5-7 175 Syracuse, N.Y. Henninger High School OL JR 6-2 260 Lockport, N.Y. Lockport High School OLB SO 5-7 215 Syracuse, N.Y. Westhill High School OL SO 6-2 265 Victor, N.Y. Victor High School Exceptional athlete... Transitioning from running back to cornerback this season... A quick study, he showed such promise during spring practices that the coaches penciled him in to start... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Played in six games Totaled 82 rushing yards on eight carries and one touchdown Ran for 55 yards and a touchdown (from 52 yards out) in the 42-25 win at Rochester Carried the ball 29 yards on four tries vs. Coast Guard Tallied three tackles, one in each of the games against St. Lawrence, Union, and Delaware Valley. 2004 Saw time in one game Ran for seven yards on two carries. Henninger High School Coached by Dave Kline... Also lettered in indoor and outdoor track and field. Expected to compete for the starting nod at center... Physical blocker with good footwork... Smart player who adapts to defensive schemes quickly. 2005 Played in three games Member of the offensive line vs. Franklin & Marshall when Hobart rushed for 265 yards Held the line against Rochester for a 268-yard rushing outing. 2004 Saw action in two games. Lockport High School Coached by Mike Finn Named firstteam all-state, first-team All-Western New York, and second-team All- League as a senior... Also lettered in track and field. Will play an important role in the linebacker rotation this season... Could challenge for a spot in the starting lineup... Intense competitor... Deceptively strong... Equally adept against the run and pass... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Saw action in 11 games Tallied three tackles Recorded unassisted stops in wins over Dickinson and Merchant Marine Assisted on a tackle against St. Lawrence. Westhill High School Coached by Patrick Burns... Played linebacker and running back for the Warriors... Named first-team all-state and team MVP as a senior Three-time first-team all-league defensive selection, two-time all-league offensive pick... Also lettered in wrestling and indoor and outdoor track and field. Expected to compete for the starting nod at center... Intelligent player... Tenacious blocker... Understands blocking schemes and defensive fronts well. 2005 Played in 10 games, starting nine Paved the way for an offense that rushed for 2,001 yards, fifth on the all-time list A member of the offensive line when the Statesmen rushed for 268 yards in a win over Rochester Part of the 265- yard rushing day vs. Franklin & Marshall Victor High School Coached by Jim Haugh... Two-time all-state, first-team All-Greater Rochester, and first-team All-Finger Lakes League selection Twice named firstteam Academic All-State and Most Valuable Offensive Lineman for Class A... Also lettered in basketball and lacrosse. Year Rush Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2004 2 7 3.5 0 6 7.0 2005 8 82 10.2 1 52 13.7 Totals 10 89 8.9 1 52 12.7 Year Solo Asst TOT 2005 2 1 3 Totals 2 1 3 NCAA PLAYOFFS: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ECAC BOWL CHAMPIONS: 2003 13
#55 MIKE DePERSIS #98 JIM DRURY #15 MATT DULIBA #5 NICK DYSON OL SR 6-0 260 Johnson City, N.Y. Johnson City High School DE JR 6-1 220 Barrington Hills, Ill. Barrington High School ILB SO 6-1 215 Forestville, N.Y. Forestville High School WR SR 6-2 200 Barton, N.Y. Tioga Central High School ALL-STAR CANDIDATE After being inserted into the starting right tackle position after the season-opening win over Dickinson, he became a fixture on the offensive line Powerful runblocker. 2005 All-Liberty League first-team Played in all 11 games... Contributed to Hobart s 414 yard rushing outing against Coast Guard on Oct. 8 Helped the Statesmen to wins over Franklin & Marshall (265 yards rushing) and Rochester (268 yards). 2004 Participated in all 11 games, starting 10 Hobart rushed for 300 yards in a 54-13 rout against Liberty-League rival Rensselaer The following week, the Statesmen accumulated 272 yards on the ground in a 55-38 victory over Liberty-League newcomer WPI Recorded a tackle against Franklin & Marshall. 2003 Played in all 10 games at tight end... Recorded his first collegiate tackle on special teams during the season opener at Dickinson... Caught his first collegiate pass for four yards at home vs. St. John Fisher. Johnson City High School Coached by Tony Romeo... Three-time All-Division selection... The Wildcats Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior... Garnered All-Metro honors following his senior season... 2002 WBNG Academic All-Star... Also played basketball for JCHS. Returns as a starting defensive end A combination of strength and quickness Uses a bull rushing technique to attack opposing offensive linemen. 2005 Played in all 11 games Totaled 12 solo tackles and assisted on 16 Recorded one sack and recovered two fumbles Posted his first career interception in the seasonopening shutout over Dickinson Tallied a season-high five tackles in wins over WPI and Rochester, including three solo at Rochester Contributed four tackles in a 56-48 (3 OT) win over RPI, and again at Delaware Valley in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. 2004 Played in eight games Registered a season-high five tackles in a 55-38 home victory vs. WPI In the NCAA regional semifinal game against Rowan, posted two tackles Made two stops in the 54-13 victory over Rensselaer Added a tackle in consecutive weeks against Coast Guard and Rochester. Barrington High School Coached by Joe Sanchez Received All-Conference and Area recognition in football Daily Herald Player of the Week Voted Barrington High School Elite athlete. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL Sacks INT FR 2004 2 9 11 1-4 0.5-2 0-0 0 2005 12 16 28 3.5-8 1.5-7 1-0 2 Totals 14 25 39 4.5-12 2.0-9 1-0 2 Exceptional all-around athlete... One of four linebackers battling for the starting nod along side Jeff Sanders... Key special teams contributor on kickoff and punt coverage... Also handled the long snapping duties. 2005 Played in nine games Totaled three tackles, including two solo Recorded two stops in a 42-25 win over Rochester Delivered a punishing hit on the first play of the second half against Cortland... Flew down the field on the kickoff and laid out the return man, forcing a fumble, and setting up a Hobart touchdown. Forestville High School Coached by Scott Greenough... Five-time letterman in football... Helped Forestville to the Division championship as a sophomore... Also earned five letters in basketball and six in baseball... Led the Hornets to the state championship round as a pitcher during his senior year. Year Solo Asst TOT FF 2005 2 1 3 1 Totals 2 1 3 1 Will compete for a spot on the twodeep... One of six talented receivers expected to earn quality playing time this season... Solid possession receiver... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Played in five games Caught a 24-yard pass in the win over Merchant Marine Threw a 46-yard pass vs. Cortland in the first round of the NCAA Playoffs, one of two complete passes by Hobart wide receivers in the game. 2004 Saw action in three games. 2003 Played in two games. Tioga Central High School Coached by Willard Cook Four-year varsity letterman in football Named Tioga County s MVP and team MVP as a senior Two-time division All-Star... Also earned two letters in both basketball and baseball Two-time division All- Star in baseball. 2003 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2004 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2005 1 24 24 0 24.0 4.8 Totals 1 24 24 0 24.0 2.4 14 LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
#57 NINO GIAMBRONE #34 DON GILARDI #40 JUSTIN HAGER #23 ANTHONY HOBAICA OL SR 6-1 280 Delevan, N.Y. Pioneer High School RB JR 5-8 190 Rochester, N.Y. Eastridge High School ILB SO 6-0 210 Salamanca, N.Y. Salamanca High School RB SO 5-8 185 Utica, N.Y. Utica-Proctor High School ALL-STAR CANDIDATE Possesses solid fundamentals and a dedication to strength training Veteran leader of seasoned offensive line Instant impact player from Day 1. 2005 All-Liberty League secondteam Played in all 11 games... A member of the offense that rushed for 2001 total yards last season and currently ranks fifth on the all-time list Opened holes for the season-high 414-yard rushing performance in a 42-13 rout of Coast Guard and a 268-yard rushing performance at Rochester. 2004 Played in eight games Saw his first action of the season in a 54-13 offensive breakout against RPI, which was led by Hobart s season-high 300 yards rushing The following week, the Statesmen registered 272 yards on the ground to defeat offensive-minded WPI, 55-38. 2003 Played in 10 games, starting nine... Along with his fellow linemen, Giambrone was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week after the Statesmen upset previously unbeaten Rensselaer... Hobart s line did not allow a single rush against the Engineers to be stopped behind the line of scrimmage... The Statesmen ran for 248 yards behind Giambrone & Co., more than twice what RPI had averaged in its previous eight games... A week later in the ECAC North Atlantic Bowl, Giambrone & Co. paved the way for 316 rushing yards in a 34-18 win over Norwich. Pioneer High School Coached by James Duprey... Selected to the 2002 Olean Times- Herald Big 30 team at defensive tackle... Named All-League and All-Western New York as a senior... Also competed for the Pioneer track and field team as one of the top shot putters in Section VI. 2005 Played in four games Totaled 65 yards rushing on seven tries Rushed for 61 yards on three carries, including a 55-yard run, and scored his first career touchdown in a win vs. Franklin & Marshall. 2004 Played in three games Tallied nine yards rushing on four carries. Eastridge High School Coached by John Gammon Played football and lacrosse Bounced back from a knee injury his senior year to be named All- Greater-Rochester second-team, allcounty, offensive player of the year, and team MVP in football All-time leading scorer for Eastridge (269 points) Holds the high school s record for TDs in a season (15) Ranks second on the all-time rushing list (1,108 yards). Year Rush Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2004 4 9 2.2 0 3 3.0 2005 7 65 9.3 1 55 16.2 Totals 11 74 6.7 1 55 10.6 One of four linebackers battling for the starting nod alongside Jeff Sanders... Good cover linebacker... Strong openfield tackler... Made an immediate impact as a rookie... Also plays close defense for Hobart s Division I lacrosse team. 2005 Played in eight games, starting the last two contests of the year in place of the injured Jeff Sanders Notched a season-high five tackles in each of the final three games of the season... Tallied three tackles, broke up two passes, and ran his first collegiate interception back 18 yards, in a win over Merchant Marine Made three stops against Coast Guard. Salamanca High School Coached by Rich Morton Threeyear letterman in football Named first-team all-state, Big 30 Defensive Player of the Year, and team MVP as a senior... Also a four-year letterman in wrestling and three-year letterman in lacrosse. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL INT PD 2005 13 13 26 1-2 1-18 2 Totals 13 13 26 1-2 1-18 2 Will again be a strong contributor to the offense... Reliable backup to Doug Blakowski... Quick and elusive... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Played in all 11 games Totaled 224 yards rushing on 49 carries and scored two touchdowns Caught two passes for 19 yards Returned two kickoffs for 24 yards Recorded his first career TD in a win over Franklin & Marshall Rushed 111 yards on 13 tries, including a 39- yard carry, and recorded a touchdown against Coast Guard Ran for 23 yards on five carries vs. WPI. Utica- Proctor High School Coached by Jerry Fiorini Three-year letterman in football Earned Offensive Player of the Year Award and named first-team All-League and All-Mohawk Valley as a senior Named Special Teams Player of the Year by his team, second-team All-League, and All-Mohawk Valley honorable mention as a junior... Also earned three varsity letters in indoor and outdoor track and field... Earned a New York State Lottery Scholarship (only one presented per school). Year Rush Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2005 49 224 4.6 2 39 20.4 Totals 49 224 4.6 2 39 20.4 NCAA PLAYOFFS: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ECAC BOWL CHAMPIONS: 2003 15
#38 EVAN HOFFMAN #8 MIKE KAPLUN #1 RYAN LiDRAZZAH #35 KYLE MARTIN OLB SR 6-1 215 Fairfield, Conn. Fairfield College Preparatory School Will compete for the starting nod at weak side outside linebacker Bruising hitter Great work ethic. 2005 Played in all 11 games Recorded a season-high five tackles (2 solo) in a 24-7 win over WPI Tallied three solo tackles at Rochester, and made two stops in wins against Dickinson, Coast Guard, and Delaware Valley. 2004 Played in all 11 games Recorded a season-high seven tackles during the 54-13 road victory over perennial conference power Rensselaer Posted four tackles in 41-20 win over visiting Rochester Registered a sack during a hard fought 21-10 road victory against the Saints of St. Lawrence Recovered a fumble vs. Merchant Marine Tallied two tackles in the NCAA regional quarterfinal victory over Curry College Made two stops during key conference wins against WPI, Coast Guard and Union. 2003 Saw action in five games... Made a season-high five tackles in conference win at Rensselaer. Fairfield College Preparatory School Coached by Richard Lee SCC All-Academic Captained the track and field team Received the Coaches Award in rugby. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL Sacks INT PD 2003 3 4 7 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 2004 11 12 23 2-8 1-4 2-0 5 2005 10 6 16 0.5-3 0.5-3 0-0 0 Totals 24 22 46 2.5-11 1.5-7 2-0 5 FS JR 6-1 195 Webster, N.Y. Webster Schroeder High School Returns as the starting free safety after two seasons as a backup to Ryan Smith 06 Intelligent player who covers the field well Gained valuable game experience during his first two seasons. 2005 Played in 10 games... Tallied at least one tackle in nine of the 10 games he played in Recorded two solo tackles in a 21-14 loss to Delaware Valley in the second round of the NCAA playoffs Broke up a pass in a win over Coast Guard. 2004 Played in 10 games Registered a season-high three tackles and recorded his first collegiate interception during a dominating 31-2 home victory over the Coast Guard Posted two tackles in the 55-38 win against conference newcomer WPI. Webster Schroeder High School Coached by Tony Bianchi Captain of the football team senior year Twotime New York State Class Champion All-State Defensive Back All- Greater Rochester. Year Solo Asst TOT INT PD 2004 3 4 7 1-0 1 2005 6 4 10 0-0 1 Totals 9 8 17 1-0 2 WR SO 5-8 170 San Diego, Calif. Kent School Expected to compete for a spot in the starting lineup... Will see significant playing time regardless of position on the depth chart due to Hobart s frequent use of three- and four- receiver sets... A speedster with an uncanny ability to get behind the secondary... Incredibly adept at making over the shoulder catches. 2005 Played in all 11 games Led Hobart receivers in touchdowns Added 21 yards rushing on six carries Recorded a season-long 68-yard catch and his first career touchdown in the win over Franklin & Marshall Racked up nine receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 11 yards more in the triple-overtime win vs. RPI Tallied seven catches for 81 yards vs. Union Registered three receptions and a TD in the win over Coast Guard. Kent School Coached by Todd Marble Played running back and cornerback... Helped the Lions win the Erickson League and the New England championships... Also lettered in basketball and track and field. 2005 33 529 68 6 16.0 48.1 Totals 33 529 68 6 16.0 48.1 TE SR 6-3 245 Syracuse, N.Y. Onondaga High School Returning starter at tight end Will be counted on to solidify the offensive line Hard-nose blocker Sure hands. 2005 Played in nine games Caught a career-long 77-yard pass in a 42-25 win at Rochester Received a 10-yard touchdown pass in a victory over RPI Recorded one solo tackle in the second round of the NCAA playoffs at Delaware Valley. 2004 Played in 10 games Caught a 5-yard touchdown pass during the NCAA regional semifinal game vs. Rowan, his first collegiate TD Caught a pass in the dominating 31-2 win against Coast Guard Recorded a tackle against Franklin & Marshall Along with offensive linemen, helped Hobart rack up 300 yards rushing en route to a decisive 54-13 victory over conference rival Rensselaer The following week, Martin and Co. paved the way for 272 rushing yards in a 55-38 shootout win vs. WPI. Onondaga High School Coached by Bill Spicer... Helped Tigers to the Class C State Championship in 2004... Named Defensive MVP of the title game... All- State, first-team... All-Central New York, first-team... All-league, firstteam... Also helped the Tiger basketball team to the Section III Championship... Closed out senior season with All-League, second-team honors in lacrosse... As a junior, helped OHS to Class D State Championship on the gridiron... Named All-State, first-team... As a sophomore helped Tigers basketball squad to Section III title. 2003 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2004 2 6 5 1 3.0 0.6 2005 7 125 77 2 13.9 13.9 Totals 9 131 14.6 3 77 6.0 16 LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
#47 TYLER MASON #11 RYAN McWALTER #10 SHAWN MIZRO #18 BRYAN NEWCOMB ILB SR 6-0 215 Stillwater, N.Y. Stillwater High School TE SR 6-1 245 Concord, Mass. Concord-Carlisle High School QB SR 6-2 215 Newark, N.Y. Newark High School CB JR 5-8 185 Auburn, N.Y. Auburn High School Speedy, intelligent player... Equally adept at plugging rushing gaps and clogging passing lanes... Expected to compete for the starting nod on the weak side. 2005 Played in six games, missing four games due to injury... Recorded two tackles (one solo) in the home-opener against Dickinson Assisted on two tackles in a 24-7 win over WPI Posted one solo tackle in each of the wins over Franklin & Marshall and Cortland. 2004 Played in all 11 games Registered his first collegiate interception in a 35-6 road win over Merchant Marine Recorded a season-high five tackles twice In the NCAA regional semifinal contest at Rowan, he posted five tackles and a fumble recovery Turned in a five-tackle performance in front of the home crowd in a 31-2 victory over Coast Guard. 2003 Played in eight games... Enjoyed a strong debut as a Statesman, making four tackles in a home win over Union... Also recorded tackles against Rochester and Rensselaer. Stillwater High School Coached by Dick Stipano... Played in the Exceptional Senior All- Star Game... First-team All- Adirondack League selection at linebacker... Team captain... Honor student. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL INT PD FR 2003 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 0 0 2004 5 16 21 0-0 1-4 2 2 2005 3 3 6 1.5-4 0-0 0 0 Totals 10 23 33 1.5-4 1-4 2 2 Made successful transition from quarterback to tight end last season... Athleticism and size gives Hobart dual threats in double tight end sets... Always working for the betterment of the team. 2005 Liberty League All-Academic Played in eight games Totaled four receptions for 52 yards Caught the crucial 24-yard pass in the third overtime that set up Hobart s game-winning touchdown against RPI Recorded a 13-yard reception at Coast Guard Added a 10-yard reception against Union. 2004 Played in nine games as the top backup quarterback. 2003 Played in two games. Concord-Carlisle High School Coached by Dick Kerr Lettered in football and baseball Served as captain and was all-league in both sports. 2003 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2004 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2005 4 52 24 0 13.0 6.5 Totals 4 52 24 0 13.0 6.5 ALL-AMERICAN CANDIDATE... Rare combination of a strong arm and quick feet... Fundamentally sound... Not fazed by pressure... Next TD pass will break career record set by Craig Swanson 04... Within striking distance of several other career marks. 2005 All-Liberty League first-team... All-ECAC Northwest honorable mention... Started all 11 games... Ranked among the national leaders in pass efficiency (48th)... Posted a record tying five touchdown passes and threw for 290 yards against RPI... Set Hobart records for completion percentage (89.5) and passing efficiency (246.8) in win at Coast Guard... Two-time Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week recipient. 2004 All-Liberty League, first team... Started all 11 games... Ranked 13th in the nation in passing efficiency... Set Hobart season record for passing efficiency (149.2)... Tossed 21 of 30 touchdowns on Boswell Field... Opened the season with 232 yards passing and three TDs vs. Dickinson... Torched Union for a career-high 339 yards and a game record five TDs en route to an OT win... Dissected the Rochester secondary for 271 passing yards and four touchdowns... Threw for 269 yards and four TDs against Coast Guard. 2003 Played in three games as backup to Swanson. Newark High School Coached by Mike McGauisk... 2002 Section V Class A Offensive Player of the Year... 2002 Finger Lakes East Player of the Year... All-Greater Rochester first team... All-League first team... Also played basketball and baseball for the Reds. Technically sound Great work ethic... Intense competitor... Could challenge for a starting spot in the secondary and will see quality minutes in dime formations... Put athleticism on display over the summer competing as a canoeist in a team triathalon. 2005 Played in nine games Recorded one tackle in a 24-7 victory over WPI Recovered a fumble that led to a Hobart touchdown in a 56-48 triple overtime win over RPI Blocked one pass in a 42-25 win at Rochester. 2004 Played in eight games Registered his first collegiate tackle during a decisive 54-13 conference victory over Rensselaer. Auburn High School Coached by Dave Moskov... Named to NYS Top-25 All-Academic Team... Earned All-League first-team honors at cornerback and secondteam praise as a wide receiver... Team s co-defensive MVP. Year Solo Asst TOT PD FR 2004 1 0 1 0 0 2005 0 1 1 1 1 Totals 1 1 2 1 1 Year Att-Comp-Int Pct Yds TD Lg PER Avg/G 2003 2-1-0 50.0 11 0 11 96.2 3.7 2004 287-157-8 54.7 2253 30 77 149.6 204.8 2005 285-157-8 55.1 2143 17 77 132.3 194.8 Totals 574-315-16 54.9 4407 47 77 140.8 176.3 NCAA PLAYOFFS: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ECAC BOWL CHAMPIONS: 2003 17
#67 BRIAN OHMAN #90 KEVIN OLSON #62 PHILL PERKINS #77 DEREK PETERSON OL SR 6-3 275 Camillus, N.Y. West Genesee High School Penciled in as the starter at right guard... One of three seniors starters on the offensive line... A standout in the classroom as well, the chemistry major spent the summer of 2005 using organic chemistry to develop cancer treatments. 2005 Played in eight games Helped pave the way for a 268-yard rushing performance in a 42-25 win over Rochester Contributed to a 265-yard rushing outing against Franklin & Marshall. 2004 Played in five games. West Genesee High School Coached by Dave Mancuso... Earned Most Improved Player Award as a senior... Four-year letterman in indoor track and field Two-year letterman in outdoor track and field... Member of the National Honor Society. PK SO 5-10 180 Mohawk, N.Y. Mohawk High School Starting kicker on field goals and PATs Made an immediate impact as a rookie... Proved to be a very consistent kicker. 2005 Played in all 11 games Made 37-of-38 extra point attempts for the second highest success rate in Hobart history Selected Liberty League Special Teams Performer of the Week twice Named to the D3football.com Team of the Week once Went 2-for-3 on field goal attempts and kicked a seasonlong 47-yarder in a triple-overtime win over RPI Tallied six extra points against RPI, Coast Guard, and Rochester Recorded four points vs. Franklin & Marshall, and three against Dickinson, WPI, and Merchant Marine. Mohawk High School Coached by Roy Upson... Played football and track and field for three years, soccer two years, and basketball one year Garnered all-league awards for football (3), track and field (4), and soccer (1) Broke a school record for the longest made field goal (45 yards). Year FG-Att Pct PAT-Att Pct 2005 5-11.455 37-38.974 Totals 5-11.455 37-38.974 OL JR 6-3 265 Andover, Mass. Andover High School ALL-STAR CANDIDATE... One of three returning starters on the OL to receive all-conference honors last season... Reliable blocker who combines size, strength, and nimble feet... Will protect quarterback Shawn Mizro s blind side as the starter at left tackle. 2005 All-Liberty League honorable mention Started in seven of the eight games he played in Recorded a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the 23-22 win over Cortland in the first round of the NCAA Playoffs Helped open holes for a 265-yard rushing effort in win over Franklin & Marshall Held the line as the offense rushed for 268 yards in a 42-25 victory over Rochester. 2004 Played in eight games Perkins along with his fellow linemen paved the way for 300 rushing yards in the dominating 54-13 road victory over conference rival Rensselaer In the following game, Perkins and Co. opened up enormous holes for the Statesmen running game en route to a 55-38 offensive shootout win against WPI Team racked up 572 rushing yards in consecutive games Hobart finished the season as the top-rated scoring and rushing offense in the Liberty League. Andover High School Coached by Ken Magglio Captained his football team Earned All-State and All-League honors. OL JR 6-3 260 Westwood, Mass. Xaverian Brothers High School Moving over to the offensive line following two seasons at defensive tackle... Unselfish player... Possesses good footwork... Continually working to improve his game. 2005 Played in 10 games Responsible for two tackles, including a sack, in the season-opening win vs. Dickinson Recorded a season-high four tackles a week later in the 34-0 victory over Franklin & Marshall Notched two tackles in the wins over WPI and Coast Guard. 2004 Saw action in four games. Xaverian Brothers High School Coached by Charlie Stevenson... Played football and track and field for three years, lacrosse and basketball for one Named a Catholic Conference All-Star, All-Eastern Massachusetts, and All-Scholastic as a senior on the football team. Year Solo Asst Tot TFL Sacks 2004 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 2005 5 5 10 1.5-4 1-3 Totals 5 5 10 1.5-4 1-3 18 LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
#50 ANDY PURDIE #99 RYAN RAPAPORT #41 NOLAN ROBINSON #9 JEFF SANDERS DE SR 6-2 230 Farmington, N.Y. Victor High School DT SR 6-2 255 Whatley, Mass. Frontier High School OLB SR 6-0 210 Johnson City, N.Y. Johnson City High School ILB JR 6-1 230 Camden, N.Y. Camden High School ALL-STAR CANDIDATE... Returns to the starting lineup at defensive end Relentless pass rusher... Tough run stopper. 2005 All-Liberty League honorable mention Played in all 11 games Recorded career-highs in tackles, tackles for a loss, and sacks Posted a season-high seven tackles in the season opener against Dickinson, and again vs. St. Lawrence Stopped six, including two sacks, against Merchant Marine Tallied four tackles vs. Cortland in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. 2004 Played in all 11 games Posted five tackles, a sack, and caused a fumble against Franklin & Marshall Turned in five tackles in a win at St. Lawrence In back-to-back NCAA tournament games, he tallied three tackles. 2003 Played in all 10 games... Second among his classmates in tackles... Posted four tackles, including a sack, and forced a fumble in his Boswell Field debut against Union, earning the Liberty League Rookie of the Week Award... Posted a seasonhigh five tackles against St. John Fisher. Victor High School Coached by Jim Haugh... Three-sport standout, competing in football, wrestling, and lacrosse... Two-time captain in all three sports... Two-time Scholar-Athlete award winner... Holds the Victor records for single season and career sacks... Named All- Greater Rochester, second-team football... Two-time All-League, first-team selection in football... Garnered All- League first-honors in wrestling... Led the Blue Devils to the Section V Class B Lacrosse Championship. Returns as an experienced defensive tackle Expected to move into the starting lineup... Gives 100 percent on every play. 2005 Played in eight games... Totaled three tackles in the season opening shutout of Franklin & Marshall Posted a sack in the 13-9 win over St. Lawrence. 2004 Played in six games Registered two tackles during the NCAA regional semifinal game at Rowan Recorded a sack and two quarterback hurries in the 41-20 regular season ending win over Rochester Posted a tackle in consecutive conference victories over Rensselaer and WPI. 2003 Saw action in five games. Frontier Regional High School Coached by Richard Howe Captained his football team Two-time All-Western Massachusetts Defensive linemen Two-time All-League linemen. Year Solo Asst Tot TFL Sacks PD 2003 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2004 1 4 5 1-7 1-7 1 2005 4 4 8 3-9 1.5-7 0 Totals 5 8 13 4-16 2.5-14 1 ALL-STAR CANDIDATE... Entering his fourth season as a starting outside linebacker Will move from weak side to strong side... A proven leader A sure tackler. 2005 Liberty League All-Academic Played in all 11 games Recorded a season-high nine tackles (6 solo) in the NCAA Playoffs against Cortland Notched seven tackles vs. RPI Forced a fumble and tallied six tackles against Franklin & Marshall Recorded his first career interception and ran it back for 67 yards for a touchdown at Rochester. 2004 All-Liberty League, honorable mention Liberty League All-Academic Started all 11 games Led Hobart in sacks Fourth on the team in tackles Twotime Liberty League Defensive Player of the Week... Registered a careerhigh 13 tackles at RPI Posted nine tackles (8 solo) at St. Lawrence Registered 10 tackles (9 solo) against Merchant Marine Made nine stops in the NCAA Playoffs at Rowan. 2003 Liberty League Rookie of the Year... Led the team in sacks... Ranked third on the team in tackles... Three-time Liberty League Rookie of the Week... Posted a season-high nine stops at Dickinson... Made eight tackles at St. Lawrence... Registered a seven-tackle performance against Rochester. Johnson City High School Coached by Tony Romeo... Played in the Ernie Davis Football All- Star Game... Two-time team captain and MVP... Also earned All-Metro and All-Division honors... Led the wrestling team to the state championship, earning All-State honors. ALL-STAR CANDIDATE... Returns as the starting inside linebacker Bruising hitter... Dedicated team player... Fully recovered from knee injury that robbed him of the final two games last season. 2005 All-Liberty League honorable mention Played in nine games Forced a fumble and posted a season-high 10 tackles (7 solo) in the 56-48 (3OT) win vs. RPI Recorded nine tackles vs. Merchant Marine... Made eight stops against both WPI and St. Lawrence First career interception against Saints sealed Hobart s 13-9 victory... Notched five solo tackles and forced a fumble in a shutout of Franklin & Marshall. 2004 All-Liberty League, honorable mention Started all 11 games Recipient of the team s Rookie of the Year award Finished fourth on the team in tackles Recorded five or more tackles eight times Registered nine tackles and forced a fumble, which earned him Co-Liberty League Rookie of the Week recognition, during a dramatic 33-27 OT victory vs. Union Posted nine tackles, including five solo, in the NCAA regional semifinal game at Rowan Opened the season with eight tackles against visiting Dickinson Turned in a six-tackle performance during the NCAA Playoff victory over Curry Posted three consecutive five-tackle games against Franklin & Marshall, Rensselaer, and WPI. Camden High School Coached by Bill Pawloski Two-year captain of the football team Allstate, second-team All-Central New York, second-team All-Section III, first-team All-conference, first-team. Year Solo Asst TOT TFL Sacks PD FF 2003 8 9 17 2.5-18 2-17 1 1 2004 10 20 30 3-7 1-2 2 1 2005 18 19 37 6.5-26 4.5-23 1 0 Totals 36 48 84 12-51 7.5-42 4 2 Year Solo Asst Tot TFL Sacks Int FF 2003 30 28 58 6.5-29 3.5-24 0-0 2 2004 33 31 64 7-39 5-36 0-0 2 2005 29 20 49 4-13 2.5-9 1-67 1 Totals 92 79 171 17.5-81 11-69 1-67 5 Year Solo Asst Tot TFL INT PD FF 2004 22 38 60 1.5-6 0-0 1 2 2005 26 27 53 2-5 1-1 3 2 Totals 48 65 113 3.5-11 1-1 4 4 NCAA PLAYOFFS: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ECAC BOWL CHAMPIONS: 2003 19
#89 ZACH SCHULZ #51 TONY SIRAVO #81 STEVE SORHAINDO #25 DAN SPINELLA WR SO 6-2 180 Westhampton, N.Y. Westhampton High School ILB SO 6-1 230 Berwyn, Pa. Conestoga High School WR JR 5-9 185 Yorktown Heights, N.Y. Yorktown High School FB JR 5-11 220 New Hartford, N.Y. New Hartford High School Competing for a spot on the two-deep... Expected to be on the field in spread formations... Very athletic... Tested extremely well during preseason strength and conditioning training... Also expected to play for the Hobart basketball team this winter after missing last season due to injury. 2005 Played in one game. Westhampton High School Coached by Bill Parry Also played basketball and baseball... Named to the All-Long Island Honor Roll in basketball and All- League honors in baseball as a senior. One of four linebackers battling for the starting nod along side Jeff Sanders... Effective run stopper. 2005 Played in five games Totaled five tackles (two solo, three assisted) Recorded three tackles in a 27-9 win against Merchant Marine Tallied two tackles in a 42-25 victory over Rochester Broke up a pass against Coast Guard. Conestoga High School Coached by John Vogan... Three-year letterman... Named first-team All-Main Line, All-Central League, and All- Southeastern Pennsylvania as a senior... Earned second-team All-Main Line and All-Central League as a junior... Also earned a varsity letter in baseball... Active member of the Berwyn community... Received Service and Leadership Award and Principles Award for character and integrity. Year Solo Asst Tot TFL PD 2005 2 3 5 0.5-1 1 Totals 2 3 5 0.5-1 1 Expected to compete for a spot in the starting lineup... Will see significant playing time regardless of position on the depth chart due to Hobart s frequent use of three- and four- receiver sets... Possesses blazing speed. 2005 Played in all 11 games Led team in yards per catch... Averaged 25.9 yards per kickoff return Named Liberty League Special Teams Performer of the Week once... Totaled five receptions, including a seasonlong 48-yarder, and one TD at Coast Guard Tallied four receptions and a TD against RPI Scored a touchdown and posted a season-high 41- yard kickoff return against Union Returned a kickoff for 38 yards vs. Merchant Marine. 2004 Played in eight games Caught his first collegiate reception for 13 yards, returned a kickoff for 24 yards, and registered two special teams tackles during the 55-38 home victory over conference newcomer WPI Forced a fumble in the 31-2 decisive win vs. Coast Guard Posted 18 yards on a kickoff return against Rochester. Yorktown High School Coached by Ron Santavica Captained the football team All- Section and All-League recognition. Will continue to split time at fullback with starter Chris Whipple A punishing blocker A faceoff specialist on Hobart s Division I lacrosse team. 2005 Played in all 11 games... Rushed for 18 yards in the seasonopening win over Dickinson Ran for nine yards in a 42-13 win vs. Coast Guard. 2004 Played in 10 games Rushed for five yards during the 55-38 shootout win vs. WPI Registered two tackles in the NCAA regional quarterfinal victory over visiting Curry Helped pave the way for 300 rushing yards in a decisive 54-14 win vs. conference rival Rensselaer. Hobart Lacrosse Career winning percentage of.574 at the faceoff X... Ranked fourth in the nation last season with a success rate of.618... Twice named to the prestigious Vail Shootout All- Tournament team. New Hartford High School Coached by Robert Jones... Two-time All-State selection... Earned All-League honors in four straight seasons. Year Rush Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2004 4 6 1.5 0 5 0.6 2005 6 32 5.3 0 18 2.9 Totals 10 38 3.8 0 18 1.8 2004 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2005 28 476 48 4 17.0 43.3 Totals 28 476 48 4 17.0 25.1 20 LIBERTY LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004
#7 KENT THORPE #96 DAVID TIVIN #4 CHRIS WHIPPLE #22 JAMES WRIGHT WR SR 6-0 185 Cazenovia, N.Y. Bishop Ludden High School DT SR 5-10 220 North Kingston, R.I. Suffield Academy FB SR 5-11 220 Camillus, N.Y. West Genesee High School WR JR 6-1 195 Olean, N.Y. Olean High School Will continue to expand his role at wide receiver, seeing even more reps on offense... Key contributor on kickoff coverage and punt coverage units... Role model for younger players when it comes to team first philosophy... Runs on the HWS club track and field team. 2005 Played in 10 games Recorded eight tackles on special teams Forced a fumble in a win over St. Lawrence Caught two passes, including a season-high 18-yarder, in 24-7 win over WPI Tallied three catches against both RPI and Merchant Marine Made four defensive stops in the season-opening shutout of Dickinson. 2004 Played in all 11 games Tallied at least one tackle in seven games Recorded a seasonhigh three tackles in key conference victories over Rensselaer and Coast Guard Also had three stops in the NCAA first round win over visiting Curry College Made two stops and recovered a fumble in a 33-27 dramatic overtime victory against Liberty League archrival Union. 2003 Played in all 10 games... Logged a seasonhigh four tackles vs. Union, earning Hobart s special teams player of the week award. Bishop Ludden High School Coached by Jon Cosgrove... Three-time All-League selection at cornerback... Earned All-Central New York honors as a senior... Also competed on the outdoor and indoor track teams... Served both sports as a team captain. 2003 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2004 0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 2005 13 116 18 0 8.9 11.6 Totals 13 116 18 0 8.9 11.6 Returns in support of a solid defense... Will challenge for a spot in the rotation at defensive tackle... Active in the campus community, participating in his fraternity s fundraising efforts on behalf of the Huntsman Cancer Institute. 2005 Played in one game Recorded a solo tackle against Union. 2004 Played in eight games... Recorded three tackles. 2003 Saw action in one game. Suffield Academy Coached by Ed Rakus... Four-year letterman in football... Earned All-New England status... Named the team s Most Inspirational Player... Also earned three letters in track and field. Year Solo Asst Tot 2003 0 0 0 2004 1 2 3 2005 1 0 1 Totals 2 2 4 Returns as the starting fullback Punishing blocking back... Experienced A threat in the short passing game Dedicated athlete who has worked tirelessly during the offseason to build on his already impressive strength and speed. 2005 Liberty League All-Academic Rushed for 29 yards on four carries, including a season-high 16-yard carry, in the season-opening victory over Dickinson Posted a five-yard carry and a fouryard reception that led to a touchdown in a long 56-48 (3 OT) win over RPI Tallied another score off a two-yard reception in a win over Coast Guard Recorded two tackles on the season. 2004 Started all 11 games Caught his first collegiate touchdown against Franklin & Marshall Posted for a career-high 15 yards on a single reception in the NCAA regional semifinal at Rowan Registered his first collegiate reception in the home-opening win over the Red Devils of Dickinson Paved the way for 300 rushing yards in a 54-13 dominating victory over Liberty League archrival Rensselaer In the following week, punished the WPI defense in a 55-38 offensive shootout, in which Hobart racked up 272 rushing yards. 2003 Played in eight games, primarily on special teams. West Genesee High School Coached by Dave Mancuso... Earned All-Central New York honorable mention and first-team All- League honors as a senior... Served the Wildcats as a team captain and was chosen the team s offensive Co- MVP. Year Att Yds Avg TD Lg Avg/G 2003 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2004 3 2 0.7 0 2 0.2 2005 9 39 4.3 0 16 3.9 Totals 12 41 3.4 0 16 1.4 Returning starter... Hobart s top returner in receptions and receiving yards A potent threat inside the red zone A deep threat. 2005 Started all 11 games Caught a season-high six passes, including a 63-yard reception, at Union Totaled three receptions and a TD in the triple overtime win against RPI Tallied five catches against both Coast Guard (55 yards), and Merchant Marine (107 yards, 1 TD) Caught three passes for 69 yards and a touchdown and completed a pass of his own for 52 yards in the NCAA Tournament win over Cortland Returned a kickoff for 24 yards and threw a 36-yard TD pass in the second round of the NCAA Playoffs at Delaware Valley. 2004 Played in all 11 games Registered a seasonhigh 29 receiving yards on three receptions during the 31-2 home victory over Coast Guard Caught a pass for 23 yards the previous week in the 55-38 offensive minded win vs. WPI Recorded his most exciting catch of the season for 19 yards to convert a crucial third down, which helped the Statesmen seal the Liberty League title for the second consecutive season during a 33-27 overtime victory over the Dutchmen of Union. Olean High School Coached by Michael Kane All-Western New York quarterback, first-team as a senior All-Western New York wide receiver, first-team as a junior All-State safety as a junior. 2004 8 80 23 0 10.0 7.3 2005 35 554 63 3 15.8 50.4 Totals 43 634 63 3 14.7 28.8 NCAA PLAYOFFS: 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 ECAC BOWL CHAMPIONS: 2003 21