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Frank Bayless

position

Fullback

Height

6-0

Weight

240 lbs.

Class

Sophomore

Hometown

Akron, Ohio

High School

East HS

Frank Bayless
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Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Akron, Ohio
High School:
East HS
Height / Weight:
6-0 / 240
Position:
Fullback
Major:
Political science

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.