The Players
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95 Hart
Alex
Conor
So. H Defensive Back H 5-10 • 175 Bethesda, Md. H Walt Whitman HS
R-Fr. H Defensive Tackle H 6-3 • 265 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. H Brother Rice HS ENTERING THE SEASON Hart's efforts to add bulk and strength during his first year on campus paid dividends with an impressive showing during Spring Practice... Hart's continued improvement could lead to playing time at tackle... Joins position group that includes returning senior starters Rob Lohr and Colt Nichter, and reserves Jared Morse, Vince Taylor and Barron Dixon. 2011 Hart did not play during his first year on campus, but contributed as a practice squad defensive lineman. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain... Two-year starter at DE for one of Detroit's top metro powers... As senior, contributed 62 tackles, including 34 solo stops, 7.5 QB sacks and three forced fumbles... Named to All-State DL as senior... Also earned All-County honors... In 2009, posted 75 tackles, 5.5 QB sacks and three forced fumbles... Sprinter on track team, with PRs of 10.9 (100) and 22.75 (200)... Anchored 4x100-meter relay that set school mark. ACADEMICS Hart is working toward a degree in Human and Organizational Development from the Peabody College. PERSONAL Conor Kevin Hart... Son of Kevin and Martie Hart... Born on March 26, 1992... Family has remarkable football ties – dad was standout at Notre Dame; late grandfather, Leon Hart, won 1949 Heisman Trophy and Associated Press’ 1949 Male Athlete of the Year as a two-way end for Notre Dame... Brother, Brennan, also played football at Notre Dame; sister, Jenna, played volleyball at Fordham.
55 Hudson Taylor
So. H Punter H 6-3 • 210 Powell, Ohio H Olentangy Liberty HS
ENTERING THE SEASON Hysong enters his second season with the Commodores... The walk-on looks to contribute at defensive back this year. 2011 Hysong did not see action as a defensive back during his first year with the Commodore program. HIGH SCHOOL Two-year letterwinner on public school north of Washington DC... Started as CB as senior, helping Vikings to first round of 4A state playoffs... Also lettered in wrestling and lacrosse... High academic achiever who graduated Top 5 percent of class. ACADEMICS Hysong is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science, working toward a degree in Biology. PERSONAL Alexander Amir Hysong... Son of Dr. Greg Hysong and Dr. Shora Farivari... Born June 28, 1993... Both parents are dentists... Has an older brother, Michael... Hopes to become medical physician... Interned at National Institute of Health this summer.
69 Jelesky Josh
R-Sr. H Offensive Guard H 6-5 • 290 Naperville, Ill. H Naperville HS ENTERING THE SEASON Jelesky came into his own as a starting guard during the latter stages of the 2011 season... Still relatively new to the position after shifting from the defensive line last season... Regarded as tenacious blocker... Showed improvement and greater confidence with each start...
ENTERING THE SEASON After missing most of his initial season on campus, Hudson showed potential during spring drills... He enters the season competing with Ryan Fowler for the reserve role behind two-year starting punter Richard Kent. 2011 Hudson did not see action as a walk-on punter during his first year with the Commodore program. HIGH SCHOOL Senior captain as quarterback and punter, helping Olentangy Liberty to a 6-4 record in 2010... Earned All-Ohio Capital Conference First Team honors, and received the Ernie Godfrey Award... Named to Columbus Dispatch All-Metro team, as well as All-Central District second team... Received special scholar-athlete recognition by Columbus chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame... Also lettered four years in varsity lacrosse. ACADEMICS Hudson is undecided on a major. He is enrolled in the College of Arts and Science. PERSONAL Taylor Scott Hudson... Son of Scott and Susan Hudson... Born on May 28, 1992... Has a younger brother, Zach... Elected prom king of high school prom... Member of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity.
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