HAMILTON, N.Y. (3/12/09) – Colgate University head football coach Dick Biddle announced today that 31 student-athletes have signed to play football for the Raiders in the Class of 2013.

The 31 total players come from nine states – Florida (6), Pennsylvania (5), Illinois (5), New York (4), New Jersey (4), California (3), Ohio (2), Georgia (1) and Maryland (1).

“We feel that this class is a balanced one and meets our needs,” said Biddle.  “A number of the incoming players will compete for playing time and will be called upon to play special teams.  I think this is a very athletic group.”

As listed by position, the Raiders add to their roster six offensive linemen, four running backs, one quarterback, four wide receivers, one tight end, three defensive linemen, three linebackers, three defensive backs, one running back-defensive back, four kickers and one linebacker-defensive lineman – though several of the players played multiple positions in high school and could move to other positions once they arrive on campus.

FOOTBALL RECRUITING CLASS OF 2013