No. 23 – Corey Besch
THIS YEAR: Junior college transfer Cory Besch is a good athlete who is moving to running back to take advantage of his athleticism and opportunities..
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 years for head coach Geoff Jones at Santa Ana (Calif.) College ... During his 2-year career, tallied 42 receptions for 504 (12.5 avg.) yards with 3 TDs ... Named 2-time Orange County player of the week during 2008 sophomore season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 1 year of varsity football for head coach John DeFries at Loara High in Anaheim, Calif. ... Tallied 35 receptions for over 400 yards and 4 TDs ... Named All-Empire league second team honors in his 2004 senior season.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 29, 1987, in Orange, Calif. ... Parents are Mark Pedicone (sales manager) and Carol Besch ... Has 2 brothers (Stephen, Ahmed) and 5 sisters (Kelsey, Aziza, Gigi, Marion, Leah) ... Majoring in psychology and wants to be a college counselor.
