Jimmy Gradis '06

David Szentesy '04

November 4, 2002

GENEVA, N.Y.—The Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association honored junior linebacker David Szentesy (Lackawanna/Lackawanna, N.Y.) and first-year defensive back Jimmy Gradis (Elwood John Glenn/Greenlawn, N.Y.) for the second straight week, as the duo helped the Hobart College football team to a 17-6 victory over 21st ranked Ithaca College. Szentesy was named the league’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week, while Gradis earned Rookie of the Week honors.

Szentesy shared the team lead in tackles with eight. He also recovered a Bomber fumble on the Ithaca 14 that led to Hobart's winning touchdown. Gradis also posted eight tackles. Hobart’s defense, which didn’t allow a point after Ithaca’s first possession, was exceptionally dominant in the second half, allowing the Bombers just 27 yards and one first down.

Sophomore running back Ty Godinho (Lancaster/Lancaster, N.Y.) and sophomore wide receiver Rick Pinero (Smithtown/Hauppauge, N.Y.) were named to the UCAA’s Weekly Honor Roll. Godinho rushed for a season-high 134 yards and a touchdown, while Pinero caught a season-high six passes for 112 yards.

The Statesmen, who improved to 7-0 for the first time since 1954, held onto the top spot in the Upstate New York Division III Football Poll. Hobart received 12 of a possible 14 first place votes. Brockport, Cortland, Rensselaer, and Hartwick rounded out the top-5. Hobart returns to action on Nov. 9, at St. John Fisher College. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Upstate New York Division III Football is an association of the 14 colleges and universities that sponsor DIII football in the Upstate region. The association’s web site features scores, statistics, and more.