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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
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| High School:
East HS
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 240
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| Position:
Fullback
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| Major:
Political science
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AT MIAMI: Non-scholarship player who adds quality depth at fullback...could see playing time this season…earned a spot on the team in 2001 as a non-scholarship player…sat out the season with a redshirt while playing a significant role on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL: East…twice earned All-City honors in Akron, as a senior at East HS and as a junior at Garfield HS…as a senior, was team captain and earned the Dragon Award (most aggressive player) and the Student-Athlete Award…played offensive guard and linebacker…as a senior at East, had 103 tackles (42 solo), four quarterback sacks, one interception, caused three fumbles and recovered five fumbles…led East to a 7-3 record, including a 6-1 district mark, during his senior season...garnered 16 "pancake" blocks as a senior against Kenmore HS...as a junior at Garfield, named Student-Athlete of the Year...played both center and fullback at Garfield...led Garfield to a 6-4 overall record, 6-1 in district action...coached by Cornelius Parsons.
PERSONAL: Political science major…full name is Franklin Joseph Bayless…son of Frank and Patricia Bayless.
