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Delaware High School Football Recaps for 10-10-14
Kani Kane 86 yard run along with an 85 yard kickoff return and a 1 yard touchdown run along with Patrick Griffin's 5 yard run, Justin Hill's 2 touchdown passes of 40 yards to Xavier Drummond and 24 yard pass to Travis Quillen paced the Sussex Tech Ravens to a 51-14 win over the Eagles of Smyrna.
Benjamin Campbell's 9/19 - 144 yards 3 TD's 3 Int's and rushed the ball 19 times for 100 yards paced the Newark Yellowjackets to a 38-27 win over the Tigers of AI Dupont.
DeJour Brown's 74 yard touchdown run, Shane Leatherberry's 45 yard pass to Joshua Ray, Stephen Holland 5 yard run and Isaac Austin's 26 yard run paced the Delmar Wildcats to a 46-0 win over the Seaford Blue Jays.
WILMINGTON - Jake Shriner ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns as Caravel blanked St. Elizabeth 36-0 at Baynard Stadium on Friday night.
Shriner scored on 10- and 3-yard runs in the first half to stake the Buccaneers to a 14-0 halftime lead. He added a 5-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter, when Caravel (4-2) added on another 22 points.
Darnell Savage rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown and added a 34-yard pass reception. The last Caravel touchdown came on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Jackson Argoe to Adam Weber. Argoe went 7 for 10 on the night for 140 yards.
Savage had an interception and Shriner had a sack on defense. St. Elizabeth dropped to 2-4.
Salesianum 55, Martin Luther King (Pa.) 26[/B]
PHILADELPHIA - Junior Colby Reeder rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns while junior quarterback Garrett Cannon went 8 for 9 for 155 yards and three touchdowns to lead Salesianum to a victory over reigning Philadelphia Public League champion Martin Luther King.
It was the first time the Sals had faced a Philadelphia Public League team since a loss to George Washington in 2010.
"We knew they were a very skilled spread offense team,'' Sallies coach Bill DiNardo said. "It was a good victory for us against a very good spread team.''
Reeder scored on a 3-yard run in the first quarter to start the Sals' offensive onslaught and they built a 34-10 lead by halfitme. Reeder added a 28-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
Cannon threw touchdown passes of 31 yards to Jeremy Ryan, 5 yards to Michael Ziccarelli and 32 yards to Jake Sherlock. Mike Drake spurred the Sals' defense with three interceptions, running one of them back 25 yards for a touchdown.
Michael Sanzone scored on a pair of 4-yard runs for the Sals (4-2).
Montclair (N.J.) 64, St. Mark's 35[/B]
MILLTOWN - Senior quarterback Matt Williams threw for 335 yards and five touchdowns in his first start of the season, but St. Mark's lost to Montclair (N.J.).
Williams, who had been out of action due to an injury, tossed two touchdown passes to Rhett Schweizer and one each to Markquise Normand, Jamai Rice and Dalton Ziemba. The Spartans fell to 4-2.
WILMINGTON - Jake Shriner ran for 105 yards and three touchdowns as Caravel blanked St. Elizabeth 36-0 at Baynard Stadium on Friday night.
Shriner scored on 10- and 3-yard runs in the first half to stake the Buccaneers to a 14-0 halftime lead. He added a 5-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter, when Caravel (4-2) added on another 22 points.
Darnell Savage rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown and added a 34-yard pass reception. The last Caravel touchdown came on a 33-yard pass from quarterback Jackson Argoe to Adam Weber. Argoe went 7 for 10 on the night for 140 yards.
Savage had an interception and Shriner had a sack on defense. St. Elizabeth dropped to 2-4.
William Gibbs 30 carries for 140 yards along with a 76 yard return paced the Cape Henlopen Vikings to a 40-20 win over the Senators of Dover.
10-11-14
Chris Dewees threw a 24 yard pass to Ben Revak with 12 seconds to play for the go ahead touchdown, JM Nocket was 10-18 for 179 yards and 1 Touchdown. Dewees playing for the first time since the Auks first game, led the team on the game winning drive. Kenan Hilyard let the Auks defense with 7 solo tackles.
Trevor Hill led DMA to victory with a big night on both sides of the ball. Hill rushed 5 times for 119 yards and 1 TD and recorded two interceptions on the defensive side of the ball to pace the Seahawks of Delaware Military Academy to a 31-0 win over the Hornets of Tatnall. The 4-2 Seahawks take on St. Elizabeth's next week.
Stephen Maguire had 120 yards on 10 carries. Jimmy Carney and Henry Gise each had interception returns for 30 and 25 yards respectively. Justin Beneck threw an 19 yard touchdown to Jeff Hollingsworth. Tommy Cover had one sack to pace Friends School to a 49-0 win over Moyer Academy.
Isiah Wilson's 2 touchdown passes of 60 yards to Michael Helton and 40 yards to Jay Whalen paced the Glasgow Dragons to a 22-8 win over the Force of Charter.
QB Chris Smith's 2 touchdown runs of 5 and 6 yards and passed for 30 yards paced the Hillers of Tower Hill to a 32-6 win over the Vikings of Christiana. Brycen Alleyne led the way with 12 carries for 131 and 2 tds and also had a 67 yd kickoff return for TD as the Raiders defeated Delcastle 48-0. Brian Dennis added 7 carries for 112 yds and 2tds and and 2 ints to lead the defense for their 2nd straight shutout
Titus Nelson rushed for 115 yards on 20 carries, Dayne Llamas rushed for 2 touchdown runs of 15 and 2 yards and threw for a touchdown pass of 30 yards paced the Redskins of Conrad School of Science to a 30-6 win over the Highlanders of McKean. Yusef Dandridge added 3 interceptions along with teammate Amir Park-Brown had a 60 yard interception return for a touchdown.
Running back Keyjuan Selby and Full back Taronn Selby lead the charge for the Hawks in a 20 - 8 win over the Howard School of Technology. Logan Gilbert had two fumble recoveries and Gary Brightwell had an interception. The Hawks improve to 6-0 with the win.

 

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By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-Mt. Pleasant High School-Bellefonte, DE: In a key Flight B football contest, Jashawn Johnson's 2 touchdown runs of 1 and 38 yards along with passes of 1 yard to Jaire Brown, 70 yard pass to Robert Myrick defeated their Brandywine School District rival the Brandywine High School Bulldogs by a 32-18 score. Robert Myrick also scored on a 75 yard interception for the other score.


Randy Holmes, Mt. Pleasant Head Football Coach on the win: "This game was an awesome rivalry between two good schools after we missed 3 starters our backups did the job very well for us Jashawn Johnson had completed his passes to some good receivers who are on my track team." "Robert Myrick 2 touchdown plays were perfect passes he did a go to rout where he went outside and on the interception I told him to run up the middle and the rest of the defense did great for our squad."



For Brandywine, PJ Groome scored on touchdown runs of 62 and 1 yard and QB Sayvon Willis scored on a 1 yard run.

 

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Friday October 18th High School Football Recaps



QB Matt Williams made a return after an injury and threw the ball 18 completions out of 30 passes for 202 yards along with 3 touchdown passes and for the first time since 2011 defeated their Catholic rival Sals of Salesianum by a 28-21 score.


Jake Shriner's 1 yard run paced the Bucs of Caravel to a 23-18 win over the Glasgow Dragons.


The Cavaliers of Middletown Francis Datillo's 22 carries for 202 yards scored four touchdown runs including a 65 and 67 yards defeated the Tigers of Alexis I DuPont by a 56-34 score.


The Ravens of Sussex Tech came back from a 25-21 deficit on qb Jamont Matthews 45 yard pass to Travis Quillen, Patrick Griffin scored 2 touchdown runs of 70 and 75 yarder, Justin Hill scored on a 2 yard run as they defeated the Riders of Caesar Rodney by a 41-25 score.


Joe Burton's 128 yards rushing along with 3 touchdown runa of 28, 1 and 69 yards paced the Yellowjackets of Newark to a 44-15 win over the Jaguars of Appoquinimink.


Gary Brightwell scored 3 touchdown runs of 13, 9 and 30 yards paced the Hawks of St. Georges to a 40-0 win over the Rams of Dickinson.


Saturday October 19th High School Football Recaps[/B]

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For the first time since 1990, the Spartans of Lake Forest behind Noah Feague Johnson's 20 yard pass to Dontwain Cornish as they defeated the Bulldogs of Laurel by a 36-7 score.[/B]

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Reggie Carroll 22 carries for 61 yards and teammate Marvel Watts did most of the work as he carried the ball 10 times for 145 yards to pace the Colonials of William Penn to a 28-21 win over the Raiders of Concord in the first night game in William Penn high school football history.[/B]

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JM Nocket 10 carries for 75 yards scored on touchdown runs of 16, 10, and 7 yards along with Pat Udovich 7 carries for 62 yards scored on touchdown runs of 5 and 17 yards paced the Auks of Archmere to a 42-0 win over the Redskins of Conrad.[/B]

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Shane Leatherberry's rans for two touchdown runs of 4 and 1 yard each and threw a 10 pass to Dillon Fletcher paced the Delmar Wildcats to a 33-6 win over the Green Knights of Mt. Pleasant. [/B]

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Nolan Henderson's 3 touchdown passes of 32 to Will Knight, 16 and 15 yards to Dante Ritchie paced the Eagles of Smyrna to a 27-0 win over the Wildcats of Howard.[/B]

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Ray Jones 165 yards scored 2 touchdown runs of 23 and 7 yards and passed 12 to Davon Riley, 25 yards to Tre Martin paced the Hodgson Silver Eagles to a 36-0 win over the Bulldogs of Brandywine.[/B]

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QB Jacob Hudson's 5 yard touchdown run along with passes of 10 yards to Paul Wolfe paced the Seahawks of Delaware Military Academy to a 35-6 win over St. Elizabeth[/B]

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Matt Smith's 115 yards rushing and went on passing 4 completions out of 7 attempts for 82 yards paced the Hillers of Tower Hill to a 41-8 win over the Cardinals of St. Andrews. [/B]

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Ahmere Dorsey's 285 yards rushing scored 3 touchdowns and passed for 1 td paced the Cougars of Delcastle to a 56-34 win over the force of Charter.[/B]

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James Carney ran for two touchdowns and intercepted for two passes to paced the Quakers of Friends to a 28-6 win over Tatnall.[/B]

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Alex Pollard 1 yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for Moyer as they fell to Capital Christian of Maryland by a 28-6 score. [/B]

 

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[/B]Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown performance paces St. Marks to a 38-35 victory over the upstart Caesar Rodney Riders




By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-St. Marks High School-Spartan Stadium-Wilmington, DE-10-24-14-In a high scoring see saw contest in a high scoring game, the Spartans of St. Marks on Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown runs of 2, 3 and 1 and carried the ball 18 times for 86 yards along with qb Matt Williams 19 completions out of 30 attempts for 227 yards as he threw touchdown passes of 10 yards to Ryan Lewis, 20 yards to Dalton Ziemba and 20 yards to Greg Betts along with Jay Berry's 21 yard field goal as they defeated the Riders of Caesar Rodney by a 38-35 score.



Michael Schoenwolf CR Head Football Coach: "We came up short but our squad played hard and has been able to score a few more points every game our offense has improved much better along with the lineman moving quicker staying with their blocks, and our defense made big plays for us still another year of seasoning will make improvements we are going to play hard for 2 games left in the season ." "Jordan Downes has done well for us rushing the ball and doing his responsibilities."


Rhett Schweizer St. Marks Running back on his performance vs. Caesar Rodney: "This game was huge for us and was tough fight we felt great today on the win over a very touch CR squad." On my first TD it was a sweep like the Green Bay Packers use but I give credit to the offensive line they gave us the serge." "CR has the momentum they are good counter gap I give credit to the offensive line for what they did and dominated our defense got the win."




For the Riders, Fito Lewis scored on a touchdown run of 2 yards, Jordan Downes 14 carries for 231 yards scored on 3 touchdown runs of 10, 37 and 42 yards, Fito Lewis 17 carries for 118 yards along with 1 run of 2 yards, Mike Clever scored on a 3 yard run.

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Saturday, October 25, 2014 5:39:19 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Drops 31-17 CAA Decision at William & Mary




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Drops 31-17 CAA Decision at William & Mary

DATE:  October 25, 2014

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Not enough offense and too much Mikal Abdul-Saboor did in the University of Delaware on Saturday afternoon as the Blue Hens dropped a 31-17 Colonial Athletic Association football clash with No. 18 William & Mary at sun-splashed Zable Stadium.

The Blue Hens (4-4, 2-2 CAA) managed to outgain the Tribe by a slim 364-362 margin but converted just 3 of 9 third down attempts and had nearly 15 minutes less time of possession than William & Mary, which piled up 245 yards on the ground.

William & Mary (5-3, 2-2 CAA), which snapped a two-game losing streak, got a big effort from Abdul-Saboor, who rushed 37 times for a career-high 198 yards and two touchdowns. His 198-yard effort was tied for the seventh highest total in William & Mary history and was his biggest outing since running for 140 yards on 32 carries last season.

Delaware trailed just 10-7 at halftime, but the Tribe scored two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 24-7 lead and never looked back.

"We played hard, but we tackled poorly and just didn't do a good enough job today," said Delaware head coach Dave Brock, who had led the Hens to three wins in their last four CAA road games entering the contest. "We had some shots at them but we just weren't aggressive enough. I'm frustrated for our players, but we have to figure out how to do it better. Good teams know how to extend leads and William & Mary was able to do that today. We haven't been able to do that this year."

Delaware quarterback Trent Hurley completed 24 of 36 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown but was picked off deep in William & Mary territory in the third quarter and was sacked five times. Michael Johnson caught eight passes for 53 yards while Jerel Harrison had six catches for 90 yards and a touchdown, and Wes Hills ran for a team-high 91 yards.

Defensively for the Hens, linebacker David Mackall registered a game-high 12 tackles and had one of Delaware's four sacks of Tribe quarterback Steve Cluley. Cluley completed 11 of 17 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. The Tribe also got a big effort from cornerback DeAndre Houston-Carson, who intercepted a pass and blocked a punt that led to a Tribe touchdown.

After a scoreless first quarter, William & Mary struck first as Cluley hit fullback Darnell Laws on a one-yard scoring pass just 46 seconds into the second stanza. That score was set up when Carson-Houston partially blocked a punt by Delaware's Eric Enderson and the Tribe took over at the UD 34-yard line.

But the Hens came back to knot the score at 7-7 as Hurley lofted a beautiful 31-yard pass into the hands of Harrison, who made a great over-the-shoulder grab in the end zone with 4:46 left for the Hens' first score of the day.

William & Mary, which gained just 121 yards in the first half, took a 10-7 lead into the break as Nick Dorka, filling in for injured starter John Carpenter, converted a 36-yard field goal with just six seconds left in the half.

The Tribe would then build on that lead in the third quarter as Saboor scored on a two-yard burst with 8:32 left in the stanza to cap a 66-yard drive and DeVonte Dedmon reached the end zone from 22 yards out on an end around with 1:52 remaining in the period to push the lead to 24-7.

"We were confident going into halftime," said Mackall, whose 12 tackles were a season-high. "But they came out in the second half and executed and pounded the ball on us. They are a good team, but there is no excuse to let them run the ball the way they did."

Delaware showed some life when Jalen Randolph broke free up the middle for a 49-yard scoring romp on the last play of the third quarter to cut the lead to 24-14, but the Hens could not sustain the momentum as Saboor came right back to score from two yards out with 9:23 left to play to push the margin to 31-14 and seal the victory.

The Blue Hens will look to snap the two-game losing streak this Saturday, Nov. 1, when they host Rhode Island for a CAA matchup at 12 noon at Delaware Stadium.

Hen Scratchings:
• Delaware failed to score in the first quarter for the first time since the season-opener vs. Pitt and for just the second time in the last 13 games dating back to last season
• The blocked punt was the first allowed by Delaware since the 2012 season, a span of 22 games and 115 punts
• William & Mary now leads the series by an 11-10 margin in Williamsburg
• Delaware WR Michael Johnson, who has now caught 33 passes in the last four games, has now caught a pass in 31 straight games
• Delaware QB Trent Hurley surpassed 6,000 career total offense yards and now ranks No .7 all-time at Delaware with 6,067 yards

AGATE:

Delaware..........0.....7.....7.....3.....17
Wm. & Mary.....0...10...14.....7.....31

Scoring Summary
2nd Quarter
WM - Darnell Laws 1 pass from Steve Cluley (Nick Dorka kick), 14:14 left
Delaware - Jerel Harrison 31 pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick), 4:46
WM - FG Dorka 36, 0:06
3rd Quarter
WM - Mikal Abdul-Saboor 2 run (Dorka kick), 8:32
WM - DeVonte Dedmon 22 run (Dorka kick), 1:53
Delaware - Jalen Randolph 49 run (Greenway kick), 0:00
4th Quarter
WM - Abdul-Saboor 1 run (Dorka kick), 9:23
Delaware - FG Greenway 28, 5:16
Attendance: 7,614

Team Statistics Delaware Wm. & Mary
First downs 20
24
Rushes-yards 25-128
56-245
Passing yards 236
117
Passes 24-37-1
11-17-0
Total yards 364
362
Fumbles-lost 1-0
0-0
Penalties-yards 4-30 3-15
Punts-Avg. 4-37.8
5-48.8
Time of Poss: 22:52
37:08
Third Down Conv. 3-9 8-14
Sacks by 4-38
5-33

Individual Statistics: Rushing - Delaware, Wes Hills, 11-91; Jalen Randolph, 3-52; Kareem Williams, 3-14; Nick Boyle, 1-2; Team, 1-(-1); Trent Hurley, 6-(-30); William & Mary, Mikal Abdul-Saboor, 37-198; Jarrell Cooper, 7-28; DeVonte Dedmon, 2-28; Tre McBride, 1-11; Steve Cluley, 9-(-20); Passing - Delaware, Hurley, 24-36-1-236; Team, 0-1-0-0; William & Mary, Cluley, 11-17-0-117; Receiving - Delaware, Michael Johnson, 8-53; Jerel Harrison, 6-90; Boyle, 5-46; Diante Cherry, 4-48; Hills, 1-(-1); William & Mary, McBride, 4-59; Abdul-Saboor, 2-12; Dedmon, 1-29; Sean Ballard, 1-8; Kevin Hart, 1-5; Andrew Weidinger, 1-3; Darnell Laws, 1-1.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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10-24-14 Football Games
Highlights: The Bulldogs of Laurel on Chuck Auguste's 25 carries for 262 yards scored 3 touchdown runs of 30, 31 and 93 yards in a Henlopen Conference Southern Division Game for the Lions Club Trophy defeated the Wildcats of Delmar by a 34-14 score.

Francis Datillo's 2 touchdown runs of 2 and 1 yard each along with 2 touchdown runs by Lasanna Brew of 18 and 85 yards paced the Cavaliers of Middletown to a 42-0 win over the Jaguars of Appoquinimink.
Laquan Fonseca Moody's 2 touchdown runs of 11 and 41, and caught passes of 33 and 46 yards from quarterback Triston Harris paced the Dover Senators to a 41-22 win over the Eagles of Smyrna.
Kani Kane's 5 touchdown runs of 5, 5, 13, 11, 32 and 58 yards paced the undefeated Ravens of Sussex Tech to a 49-13 win over the previously undefeated Vikings of Cape Henlopen.
Anthony Falco's 3 yard touchdown run, Connor Cucazella's 2 touchdown runs of 53 and 9 yards paced the Hillers of Tower Hill to a 44-12 win over Conrad.
Lammot Brown's - 20 carries for 224 yards and 3 TDs. runs of 27, 25 and 55 yards paced the Glasgow Dragons to a 34-16 win over the Cougars of Delcastle. Tyrique Woodland contributed for the Dragons as he carried the ball 10 times for 91 yards and 2 TDs.
2 touchdown runs of 3 yards each by John Flamer paced the Lake Forest Spartans to a 35-14 win over the Auks of Archmere.
10-25-14
1 touchdown run of 3 by Samuel Ragland, 4 by Ethan Silverstein and 1 by Jeff DeAndrea paced the Hornets of Tatnall to a 20-0 win over the Vikings of Christiana.
Jimmy Carney rushed for 121 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. Stephen Maguire rushed for 74 yards and 1 touchdown paced Friends to a 42-0 win over St. Andrews.
Ray Jones 5 touchdown runs of 20, 2, 1,1 and 31 paced the Silver Eagles of Hodgson to a 50-20 win over Newark.
2 touchdown run of 3 and 17 yards by Dannon Williams paced the Green Knights of Mt. Pleasant to a 27-15 win over the Highlanders of McKean.


Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown performance paces St. Marks to a 38-35 victory over the upstart Caesar Rodney Riders


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-St. Marks High School-Spartan Stadium-Wilmington, DE-10-24-14-In a high scoring see saw contest in a high scoring game, the Spartans of St. Marks on Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown runs of 2, 3 and 1 and carried the ball 18 times for 86 yards along with qb Matt Williams 19 completions out of 30 attempts for 227 yards as he threw touchdown passes of 10 yards to Ryan Lewis, 20 yards to Dalton Ziemba and 20 yards to Greg Betts along with Jay Berry's 21 yard field goal as they defeated the Riders of Caesar Rodney by a 38-35 score.

Michael Schoenwolf CR Head Football Coach: "We came up short but our squad played hard and has been able to score a few more points every game our offense has improved much better along with the lineman moving quicker staying with their blocks, and our defense made big plays for us still another year of seasoning will make improvements we are going to play hard for 2 games left in the season ." "Jordan Downes has done well for us rushing the ball and doing his responsibilities."

Rhett Schweizer St. Marks Running back on his performance vs. Caesar Rodney: "This game was huge for us and was tough fight we felt great today on the win over a very touch CR squad." On my first TD it was a sweep like the Green Bay Packers use but I give credit to the offensive line they gave us the serge." "CR has the momentum they are good counter gap I give credit to the offensive line for what they did and dominated our defense got the win."


For the Riders, Fito Lewis scored on a touchdown run of 2 yards, Jordan Downes 14 carries for 231 yards scored on 3 touchdown runs of 10, 37 and 42 yards, Fito Lewis 17 carries for 118 yards along with 1 run of 2 yards, Mike Clever scored on a 3 yard run.

 

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Status Update
By David Willauer
10-24-14 Football Games

Highlights: The Bulldogs of Laurel on Chuck Auguste's 25 carries for 262 yards scored 3 touchdown runs of 30, 31 and 93 yards in a Henlopen Conference Southern Division Game for the Lions Club Trophy defeated the Wildcats of Delmar by a 34-14 score.

Francis Datillo's 2 touchdown runs of 2 and 1 yard each along with 2 touchdown runs by Lasanna Brew of 18 and 85 yards paced the Cavaliers of Middletown to a 42-0 win over the Jaguars of Appoquinimink.

Laquan Fonseca Moody's 2 touchdown runs of 11 and 41, and caught passes of 33 and 46 yards from quarterback Triston Harris paced the Dover Senators to a 41-22 win over the Eagles of Smyrna.

Kani Kane's 5 touchdown runs of 5, 5, 13, 11, 32 and 58 yards paced the undefeated Ravens of Sussex Tech to a 49-13 win over the previously undefeated Vikings of Cape Henlopen.

Anthony Falco's 3 yard touchdown run, Connor Cucazella's 2 touchdown runs of 53 and 9 yards paced the Hillers of Tower Hill to a 44-12 win over Conrad.

Lammot Brown's - 20 carries for 224 yards and 3 TDs. runs of 27, 25 and 55 yards paced the Glasgow Dragons to a 34-16 win over the Cougars of Delcastle. Tyrique Woodland contributed for the Dragons as he carried the ball 10 times for 91 yards and 2 TDs.

2 touchdown runs of 3 yards each by John Flamer paced the Lake Forest Spartans to a 35-14 win over the Auks of Archmere.

10-25-14

1 touchdown run of 3 by Samuel Ragland, 4 by Ethan Silverstein and 1 by Jeff DeAndrea paced the Hornets of Tatnall to a 20-0 win over the Vikings of Christiana.

Jimmy Carney rushed for 121 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. Stephen Maguire rushed for 74 yards and 1 touchdown paced Friends to a 42-0 win over St. Andrews.

Ray Jones 5 touchdown runs of 20, 2, 1,1 and 31 paced the Silver Eagles of Hodgson to a 50-20 win over Newark.

2 touchdown run of 3 and 17 yards by Dannon Williams paced the Green Knights of Mt. Pleasant to a 27-15 win over the Highlanders of McKean.

Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown performance paces St. Marks to a 38-35 victory over the upstart Caesar Rodney Riders


By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-St. Marks High School-Spartan Stadium-Wilmington, DE-10-24-14-In a high scoring see saw contest in a high scoring game, the Spartans of St. Marks on Rhett Schweizer's 3 touchdown runs of 2, 3 and 1 and carried the ball 18 times for 86 yards along with qb Matt Williams 19 completions out of 30 attempts for 227 yards as he threw touchdown passes of 10 yards to Ryan Lewis, 20 yards to Dalton Ziemba and 20 yards to Greg Betts along with Jay Berry's 21 yard field goal as they defeated the Riders of Caesar Rodney by a 38-35 score.

Michael Schoenwolf CR Head Football Coach: "We came up short but our squad played hard and has been able to score a few more points every game our offense has improved much better along with the lineman moving quicker staying with their blocks, and our defense made big plays for us still another year of seasoning will make improvements we are going to play hard for 2 games left in the season ." "Jordan Downes has done well for us rushing the ball and doing his responsibilities."

Rhett Schweizer St. Marks Running back on his performance vs. Caesar Rodney: "This game was huge for us and was tough fight we felt great today on the win over a very touch CR squad." On my first TD it was a sweep like the Green Bay Packers use but I give credit to the offensive line they gave us the serge." "CR has the momentum they are good counter gap I give credit to the offensive line for what they did and dominated our defense got the win."

For the Riders, Fito Lewis scored on a touchdown run of 2 yards, Jordan Downes 14 carries for 231 yards scored on 3 touchdown runs of 10, 37 and 42 yards, Fito Lewis 17 carries for 118 yards along with 1 run of 2 yards, Mike Clever scored on a 3 yard run.

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Saturday, November 1, 2014 5:27:10 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Returns to Win Column as Defense Halts Rhode Island for 28-13 Victory




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Returns to Win Column as Defense Halts Rhode Island for 28-13 Victory

DATE:  November 1, 2014

NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware came up with its best defensive effort in three years and quarterback Trent Hurley threw three touchdowns as the Blue Hens returned to the win column with a 28-13 Colonial Athletic Association football victory at soggy Delaware Stadium Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Hens (5-4, 3-2 CAA) snapped a two-game losing streak and kept their postseason playoff hopes alive as the defense forced three turnovers and held winless Rhode Island (0-9, 0-5 CAA) to just 221 total yards, including just 64 yards through the air.

The Rams lost their 13th straight game overall, their 11th straight on the road, and their eighth straight in league play. The 13-game losing streak is the fourth longest current streak in NCAA Division I FCS football.

"We feel good about winning, especially for the players in that lockerroom," said Delaware head coach Dave Brock, whose team won for just the second time in the last five weeks and for the first time since a 34-24 victory over Elon back on Oct. 11. "We got a terrific effort from our defense today. We were lights out. We had some challenging situations, but we held them off. We are very proud of them. They played hard and did the things we needed them to do to get the win."

The 221 yards by Rhode Island were the fewest allowed by the Blue Hen defense in two years under Brock and the lowest since UD held William & Mary to just 210 yards in a 21-0 victory on Oct. 8, 2011. Rhode Island's 69 yards passing were the lowest total allowed by the Hens since Navy had just 46 yards in 2011.

The Blue Hens, who have struggled to force turnovers all season and were tied for last among all NCAA FCS teams with just five all year entering the game, recovered a fumble and picked off Rhode Island quarterback James Caparell twice. Caparell hit just 6 of 21 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown.

Delaware jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first half as sophomore running back Jalen Randolph ran 15 yards for a touchdown on the Hens' first possession and Hurley hit senior wide receiver Michael Johnson on a 24-yard strike in the end zone the second time Delaware had the ball. The touchdown was the first receiving score of the season for Johnson, who entered the game with a CAA-leading 56 receptions. The Hens then made it 21-0 when redshirt freshman receiver Diante Cherry took a forward pitch from Hurley and scored from 13 yards for his first career touchdown.

Despite its struggles on offense, the Rams refused to give up and scored twice in a span of just under two minutes to get back into the game. After a punt by Delaware, Rhode Island got great field position at the Delaware 37-yards line and needed just four plays to score with Caparell hitting tight end Ezra Holmes for a 27-yard touchdown pass with just 1:02 left in the opening half.

Rhode Island then scored in the first minute of the second half to pull to within 21-13. Delaware received the second half kickoff, but on the second play from scrimmage Hurley juggled the ball on a run attempt and the ball popped into the hands of linebacker Tim Wienclaw who ran 15 yards untouched into the end zone with 14:15 left in the third quarter.

Neither team could do much the rest of the way except for a 44-yard touchdown pass from Hurley to a wide-open Andrew Opoku with 2:06 left in the third stanza that gave the Blue Hens some breathing room at 28-13. Opoku, a senior special teams standout and a backup wide receiver, scored his first touchdown at Delaware on just his second career reception. He later recovered a URI fumble on a kickoff return and downed a UD punt at the Ram one-yard line to highlight an exceptional day. Delaware had two other chances to score in the third stanza but Garrett Greenway missed on field goal attempts from 39 and 36 yards.

Rhode Island gained just 83 yards in the second half as the Rams turned the ball over three times and were stopped on fourth down on two other occasions. The Rams were just 5 of 16 on third downs and 2 of 7 on fourth downs for the game.

Delaware linebacker David Mackall intercepted Caparell early in the third quarter, Opoku recovered a fumble by Myles Holmes on a kickoff return seconds after his touchdown reception, and Mario Rowson intercepted Caparell in the final minute of play to seal the win.

Hurley hit on 15 of 19 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns for the game while sophomore running back Wes Hills recorded his third 100-yard rushing outing on the season as he carried 22 times for 111 yards. Defensively for the Hens, Mackall finished with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception and linebacker Patrick Callaway made nine stops and broke up a pass.

Delaware will return to action next Saturday when the Hens travel to Albany for a 3:30 p.m. matchup with the No. 23 ranked Great Danes.

"We needed this win today," said Brock. "We can't wait to head up to Albany next week to find out if we have enough to make a run (to the playoffs) in November."

Blue Hen Scratchings
• Delaware has now defeated Rhode Island three straight times and seven times in the last eight meetings
• Delaware has now scored in the first half in seven of nine games this season and in 68 of its last 69 games since 2009
• Delaware extended its scoring streaks to 210 straight games at home (since 1983), 204 games vs. FCS opponents (since 1996), and 151 straight conference games (since 1996)
• Hurley became just the third player in UD history to reach 500 career completions and moved into second place all-time at Delaware past Matt Nagy (1997-2000) with 513. Only current NFL standout Joe Flacco had more at Delaware with 595 in 2006-07.
• The game was played in steady rain with temperatures in the mid 40s

AGATE: 

Rhode Island......0.....7.....6.....0......13
Delaware.........14.....7.....7.....0......28

1st Quarter
Delaware - Jalen Randolph 15 run (Garrett Greenway kick), 11:05 left
Delaware - Michael Johnson 24 pass from Trent Hurley (Greenway kick), 5:31
2nd Quarter
Delaware - Diante Cherry 7 pass from Hurley (Greenway kick), 8:22
URI - Ezra Holmes 7 pass from James Caparell (Dylan Smith kick), 1:02
3rd Quarter
URI - Tim Wienclaw 15 fumble return (Peavey run failed), 14:15
Delaware - Andrew Opoku 44 pass from Hurley (Greenway kick), 2:06
Attendance: 12,798

Team Statistics URI Delaware
First downs 16
22
Rushes-yards 48-157
47-199
Passing yards 64
199
Passes 6-21-2
15-19-1
Total yards 221
398
Fumbles-lost 1-1
3-2
Penalties-yards 2-20 5-39
Punts-avg. 4-35.0
3-37.7
Time of Poss. 28:55
31:05
Third Dwn Conv. 5-16 5-12
Sacks by 2-11
1-13

Individual Statistics: Rushing - Rhode Island, Harold Cooper, 17-83; Jordan Sebastian, 16-64; T. J. Anderson, 9-12; James Caparell, 5-2; Jawaun Wynn, 1-(-4); Delaware, Wes Hills, 22-111; Jalen Randolph, 12-69; Stephen Clark, 1-14; Kareem Williams, 1-4; Michael Johnson, 2-2; Trent Hurley, 7-0; Team, 2-(-2); Nick Boyle, 0-1; Passing - Rhode Island, 6-21-264; Delaware, Hurley, 15-19-1-199; Receiving - Rhode Island, Ezra Holmes, 2-32; Charlie McKeeman, 2-18; Phadrae White, 2-14; Delaware, Diante Cherry, 7-59; Boyle, 4-41; Johnson, 3-55; Andrew Opoku, 1-44.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Saturday, November 1, 2014 5:27:10 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Returns to Win Column as Defense Halts Rhode Island for 28-13 Victory




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Returns to Win Column as Defense Halts Rhode Island for 28-13 Victory

DATE:  November 1, 2014

NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware came up with its best defensive effort in three years and quarterback Trent Hurley threw three touchdowns as the Blue Hens returned to the win column with a 28-13 Colonial Athletic Association football victory at soggy Delaware Stadium Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Hens (5-4, 3-2 CAA) snapped a two-game losing streak and kept their postseason playoff hopes alive as the defense forced three turnovers and held winless Rhode Island (0-9, 0-5 CAA) to just 221 total yards, including just 64 yards through the air.

The Rams lost their 13th straight game overall, their 11th straight on the road, and their eighth straight in league play. The 13-game losing streak is the fourth longest current streak in NCAA Division I FCS football.

"We feel good about winning, especially for the players in that lockerroom," said Delaware head coach Dave Brock, whose team won for just the second time in the last five weeks and for the first time since a 34-24 victory over Elon back on Oct. 11. "We got a terrific effort from our defense today. We were lights out. We had some challenging situations, but we held them off. We are very proud of them. They played hard and did the things we needed them to do to get the win."

The 221 yards by Rhode Island were the fewest allowed by the Blue Hen defense in two years under Brock and the lowest since UD held William & Mary to just 210 yards in a 21-0 victory on Oct. 8, 2011. Rhode Island's 69 yards passing were the lowest total allowed by the Hens since Navy had just 46 yards in 2011.

The Blue Hens, who have struggled to force turnovers all season and were tied for last among all NCAA FCS teams with just five all year entering the game, recovered a fumble and picked off Rhode Island quarterback James Caparell twice. Caparell hit just 6 of 21 passes for 64 yards and a touchdown.

Delaware jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first half as sophomore running back Jalen Randolph ran 15 yards for a touchdown on the Hens' first possession and Hurley hit senior wide receiver Michael Johnson on a 24-yard strike in the end zone the second time Delaware had the ball. The touchdown was the first receiving score of the season for Johnson, who entered the game with a CAA-leading 56 receptions. The Hens then made it 21-0 when redshirt freshman receiver Diante Cherry took a forward pitch from Hurley and scored from 13 yards for his first career touchdown.

Despite its struggles on offense, the Rams refused to give up and scored twice in a span of just under two minutes to get back into the game. After a punt by Delaware, Rhode Island got great field position at the Delaware 37-yards line and needed just four plays to score with Caparell hitting tight end Ezra Holmes for a 27-yard touchdown pass with just 1:02 left in the opening half.

Rhode Island then scored in the first minute of the second half to pull to within 21-13. Delaware received the second half kickoff, but on the second play from scrimmage Hurley juggled the ball on a run attempt and the ball popped into the hands of linebacker Tim Wienclaw who ran 15 yards untouched into the end zone with 14:15 left in the third quarter.

Neither team could do much the rest of the way except for a 44-yard touchdown pass from Hurley to a wide-open Andrew Opoku with 2:06 left in the third stanza that gave the Blue Hens some breathing room at 28-13. Opoku, a senior special teams standout and a backup wide receiver, scored his first touchdown at Delaware on just his second career reception. He later recovered a URI fumble on a kickoff return and downed a UD punt at the Ram one-yard line to highlight an exceptional day. Delaware had two other chances to score in the third stanza but Garrett Greenway missed on field goal attempts from 39 and 36 yards.

Rhode Island gained just 83 yards in the second half as the Rams turned the ball over three times and were stopped on fourth down on two other occasions. The Rams were just 5 of 16 on third downs and 2 of 7 on fourth downs for the game.

Delaware linebacker David Mackall intercepted Caparell early in the third quarter, Opoku recovered a fumble by Myles Holmes on a kickoff return seconds after his touchdown reception, and Mario Rowson intercepted Caparell in the final minute of play to seal the win.

Hurley hit on 15 of 19 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns for the game while sophomore running back Wes Hills recorded his third 100-yard rushing outing on the season as he carried 22 times for 111 yards. Defensively for the Hens, Mackall finished with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and an interception and linebacker Patrick Callaway made nine stops and broke up a pass.

Delaware will return to action next Saturday when the Hens travel to Albany for a 3:30 p.m. matchup with the No. 23 ranked Great Danes.

"We needed this win today," said Brock. "We can't wait to head up to Albany next week to find out if we have enough to make a run (to the playoffs) in November."

Blue Hen Scratchings
• Delaware has now defeated Rhode Island three straight times and seven times in the last eight meetings
• Delaware has now scored in the first half in seven of nine games this season and in 68 of its last 69 games since 2009
• Delaware extended its scoring streaks to 210 straight games at home (since 1983), 204 games vs. FCS opponents (since 1996), and 151 straight conference games (since 1996)
• Hurley became just the third player in UD history to reach 500 career completions and moved into second place all-time at Delaware past Matt Nagy (1997-2000) with 513. Only current NFL standout Joe Flacco had more at Delaware with 595 in 2006-07.
• The game was played in steady rain with temperatures in the mid 40s

AGATE: 

Rhode Island......0.....7.....6.....0......13
Delaware.........14.....7.....7.....0......28

1st Quarter
Delaware - Jalen Randolph 15 run (Garrett Greenway kick), 11:05 left
Delaware - Michael Johnson 24 pass from Trent Hurley (Greenway kick), 5:31
2nd Quarter
Delaware - Diante Cherry 7 pass from Hurley (Greenway kick), 8:22
URI - Ezra Holmes 7 pass from James Caparell (Dylan Smith kick), 1:02
3rd Quarter
URI - Tim Wienclaw 15 fumble return (Peavey run failed), 14:15
Delaware - Andrew Opoku 44 pass from Hurley (Greenway kick), 2:06
Attendance: 12,798

Team Statistics URI Delaware
First downs 16
22
Rushes-yards 48-157
47-199
Passing yards 64
199
Passes 6-21-2
15-19-1
Total yards 221
398
Fumbles-lost 1-1
3-2
Penalties-yards 2-20 5-39
Punts-avg. 4-35.0
3-37.7
Time of Poss. 28:55
31:05
Third Dwn Conv. 5-16 5-12
Sacks by 2-11
1-13

Individual Statistics: Rushing - Rhode Island, Harold Cooper, 17-83; Jordan Sebastian, 16-64; T. J. Anderson, 9-12; James Caparell, 5-2; Jawaun Wynn, 1-(-4); Delaware, Wes Hills, 22-111; Jalen Randolph, 12-69; Stephen Clark, 1-14; Kareem Williams, 1-4; Michael Johnson, 2-2; Trent Hurley, 7-0; Team, 2-(-2); Nick Boyle, 0-1; Passing - Rhode Island, 6-21-264; Delaware, Hurley, 15-19-1-199; Receiving - Rhode Island, Ezra Holmes, 2-32; Charlie McKeeman, 2-18; Phadrae White, 2-14; Delaware, Diante Cherry, 7-59; Boyle, 4-41; Johnson, 3-55; Andrew Opoku, 1-44.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Thursday, November 6, 2014 8:46:54 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Sophomore Running Back Jalen Randolph Named to CoSIDA District 2 All-Academic Football Team




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Sophomore Running Back Jalen Randolph Named to CoSIDA District 2 All-Academic Football Team

DATE:  November 6, 2014

NEWARK, Del. -- University of Delaware sophomore running back Jalen Randolph, who has combined outstanding academic work with solid performances on the football field, was named to the Capital One/College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) District 2 All-Academic Football Team on Thursday.

Randolph, a 6-1, 230 lb. sophomore from Ridley Park, Pa. (Ridley High School), was among 25 student-athletes selected to the team from a vote of member sports information directors.

To be eligible, student-athletes must carry a minimum 3.3 grade point average, be a starter or key reserve, and have spent at least four semesters at their school. District 2 includes all Division I (FBS and FCS) schools in Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.

Also nominated for the award from Delaware was sophomore safety Ryan Torzsa, who carries a 3.74 grade point average as a business undeclared major.

A health behavior science major with a 3.36 grade point average, Randolph is now eligible for Academic All-American honors that will be announced later this month. He is a Dean's List student who is also a two-time member of the Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll. He has also volunteered with several team community service initiatives while at UD.

"It is a great honor to be able to represent my team and my University on such a prestigious team," said Randolph. "Education has always been one of my core values and I am excited about the opportunities it will create for me in the future."

"The University of Delaware football program is extremely proud of Jalen on earning this award," said Delaware head coach Dave Brock. "He has done a great job on the field as a player and as a leader and he has done an equally great job in the classroom. Jalen exemplifies what we want Delaware football to be about."

Randolph becomes the 33rd football student-athlete at Delaware to earn All-District honors since 1970 and is the first since defensive end Ethan Clark was honored in both 2011 and 2012. The Blue Hens have had at least one player on the All-District team 14 times in the last 16 years and the last UD gridder to earn Academic All-American honors was in 2004 when linebacker/defensive end Ben Cross and defensive lineman Chris Mooney were both honored.

A two-year standout in the Delaware backfield, Randolph currently ranks second on the team in rushing with 78 carries for 430 yards and a team-high six touchdowns and has also caught six passes for 79 yards. He has two plays over 75 yards this season and rushed for a season-high 118 yards vs. Delaware State back in September. He ranked third on the team with 319 yards rushing and four touchdowns as a redshirt freshman in 2013.

Delaware (5-4, 3-2 CAA) will return to action this Saturday when the Blue Hens travel to CAA foe Albany for a 3:30 p.m. game on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Bob Ford Field.

AGATE: 


Capital One/CoSIDA Division I Football District 2 All-Academic Team:

Offense: QB - Chad Voytik (Pitt); RB - Jalen Randolph (Delaware), Matt DelMauro (Bucknell); WR - Thomas Wilson (Navy), Duane Mitchell (Robert Morris); TE - Pasquale James Gallo (Maryland); OL - Nike Faraci (Robert Morris), Kelly Mason (Kentucky), E.K. Binns (Navy), Jordan Swindle (Kentucky), Jake Prus (Villanova), Tyler Yazujian (Penn State; K - Derek Maurer (Bucknell)

Defense: DL - Luis Quintana (Duquesne), Brad Bars (Penn State), Brody Maughan-Evanson (St. Francis, Pa.), David Milewski (Rutgers); LB - Tyler Brause (Kentucky), Don Cherry (Villanova), Sam Martello (Bucknell); DB - Ryan Keiser (Penn State), Zachary Dancel (Maryland), Ray Vinopal (Pitt), Joe Johnson (Monmouth); P - Landon Foster (Kentucky)

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Thursday, November 6, 2014 9:33:51 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Announces 2015 Football Schedule; Blue Hens to Open CAA Play Sept. 19 at Villanova




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Announces 2015 Football Schedule; Blue Hens to Open CAA Play Sept. 19 at Villanova

DATE:  November 6, 2014

NEWARK, Del. -- Non-league games vs. North Carolina, Lafayette, and Jacksonville (Fla.) and a rare Colonial Athletic Association opener vs. Villanova highlight the 2015 University of Delaware football 11-game schedule announced Thursday.

The Colonial Athletic Association announced the complete league schedule Thursday for all 12 schools.

Delaware will play CAA home games vs. William & Mary, New Hampshire, Albany, and James Madison and will hit the road to take on Villanova, Rhode Island, Towson, and Elon as part of the eight-game slate. For the second straight year, Delaware will not play league opponents Stony Brook, Maine, and Richmond. The Hens have yet to face Stony Brook since the Seawolves joined the CAA in 2013.

Delaware and Villanova have traditionally played during the final week of the season and have done so each year since 1999 but that will change for just one year next fall when Delaware opens league play by traveling to the Wildcats on Sept. 19. The move comes about in order to accommodate Villanova, which needed to alter the dates of several games due to the scheduled visit of Pope Francis to the Philadelphia area next September.

The Blue Hens will open the season with two non-league games vs. Jacksonville (Fla.) on Sept. 5 and vs. Lafayette on Sept. 12 followed by the visit to Villanova on Sept. 19. A first-ever game vs. Atlantic Coast Conference foe North Carolina closes out the month on Sept. 26 in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Delaware will play Jacksonville for the second time in three years after also opening the 2013 season vs. the Dolphins at Delaware Stadium in head coach Dave Brock's UD coaching debut. The Blue Hens last played Patriot League foe Lafayette during the 2004 NCAA Tournament opening round, winning by a score of 28-14 at Delaware Stadium. The teams have not met during the regular season since a 27-0 Delaware victory in 1972.

October action will begin with Delaware hosting William & Mary on Oct. 3 followed by an Oct. 10 visit to Rhode Island, a bye week on  Oct. 17, a home game vs. current CAA leader New Hampshire on Oct. 24, and the short trip down to Towson on Oct. 31.

In November, Delaware will host Albany on Nov. 7 and James Madison on Nov. 14 before closing the regular season Nov. 21 with another trip to the state of North Carolina at CAA newcomer Elon.

The dates for special events such as Homecoming and Parents Day will be announced later as will game times.

2015 University of Delaware Football Tentative Schedule
Sept. 5 vs. Jacksonville (Fla.)
Sept. 12 vs. Lafayette
Sept. 19 at Villanova
Sept. 26 at North Carolina
Oct. 3 vs. William & Mary
Oct. 10 at Rhode Island
Oct. 17 - Bye
Oct. 24 - vs. New Hampshire
Oct. 31 - at Towson
Nov. 7 - vs. Albany
Nov. 14 - vs. James Madison
Nov. 21 - at Elon

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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Friday, November 7, 2014:

Freddie Heard went 10-for-16 for 317 yards and three touchdowns as A.I. du Pont downed Glasgow 47-30 in a Blue Hen Flight A game. Freddie Heard threw scoring strikes of 35, 69 and 36 yards to Quadree Henderson, all in the first half as A.I. amassed a 41-8 lead by intermission. Henderson had four catches on the night for 149 yards and added a 57-yard interception return for a touchdown. Anthony Christopher had touchdown runs of 3 and 4 yards for A.I. Tyrique Woodland scored four touchdowns for Glasgow on runs of 21, 20, 14 and 5 yards. Glasgow had one interception on defense. A.I. finished its season at 5-5 while Glasgow went at 3-7.
Archbishop Spalding (Md.) 28, St. Mark's 12
SEVERN, Md. - Brett Schweizer rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown but it wasn't enough as St. Mark's fell to host Archbishop Spalding.
Schweizer ran 9 yards for a score in the second quarter to get the Spartans within 14-6 but Spalding added another score later in the quarter to make it 21-6 at halftime.
Matt Williams threw a 30-yard touchdown pass to Connor Eastep in the third quarter to make it 21-12, but the Cavaliers responded with an insurance touchdown in the final quarter.
Williams went 14-for-33 on the night for 178 yards. St. Mark's finished the regular season at 7-3.
Caravel 35, Mount Pleasant 0
GLASGOW - Darnell Savage rushed for 135 yards and scored a touchdown on both offense and defense to lead Caravel to a nonconference victory.
Savage got the Buccaneers started with a 37-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the first quarter and then ran 7 yards for a score to spark a 21-point second quarter for Caravel. He also had one of three Bucs' interceptions. Jonathan Zitofsky and Robinson had the other Caravel interceptions. Dennis Robinson ran for 80 yards and scored on runs of 1 and 44 yards. Quarterback Jackson Argoe went 7-for-10 for 101 yards and tossed a 21-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Carney.

Garrett Cannon's 82 yard strike to Jake Sherlock paced the Sals of Salesianum to a 31-17 win over Middletown in a rematch of the 2013 Division I Football Title.

For the first time since 1988, jr quarterback Tristan Harris 6 completions out of 9 attempts for 75 yards and carried the ball 21 times for 119 yards connected on 2 touchdown passes and 2 touchdown runs as they shut out their rival Caesar Rodney 30-0. Billy Gibbs 157 yards rushing scored a pair of touchdowns to pace the Cape Henlopen Vikings to a 43-20 win over the Eagles of Smyrna in a Henlopen North Conference contest.

 

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James Erskine and teammate Steve Maguire 2 touchdowns each pace Wilmington Friends to a 42-6 over Tower Hill in oldest football rivalry in New Castle




By David A. Willauer-Contributing Editor-Tattersall Field-Wilmington Friends School-Alapocas-Wilmington, DE: First the first time since 2008 and the 7th time under the tutelege of head football coach Bob Tattersall in his 46th year at Friends finished their regular season at 10-0 along with winning an Independent Conference Football title in the oldest football rivalry in New Castle County the second oldest next to Seaford vs. Laurel in which Laurel won 60-0 the Quakers put on an outstanding displayed a lot of running on the field today as running back Steve Maguire 11 carries for 50 yards scored 2 touchdown runs of 1 and 5 yards along with James Erskine's 12 carries for 90 yards 2 touchdown runs of 3 and 1 yard paced the Quakers of Wilmington Friends to a 42-6 win over the Hillers of Tower Hill. QB Justin Beneck led the Quakers in passing as he completed 4 passes out of 6 attempts for 71 yards and ran the ball 10 carries for 85 yards and James Carney 10 carries for 50 yards scored 1 touchdown run of 5 yards.



Bob Tattersall Friends Head Football Coach on the game: " I liked the way how our defense played today we held them to no points this is good matchup with Tower Hill as they matched up with us inside and our guys came up as we go the ball and found ways to move as our coaches prepared our squad and the Independent Conference is good our squad isn't big but we matched well." "The Woodbridge game was a good effort along with the other contests looked easy and this is where you want to have it." "This is our second season when we play Tower Hill to win the conference to be in the state tournament that is what we had going is we have most seniors in our football program with experience and made a decision that we were going to play a lot of guys early in the game so the other guys can get a rest we had some injuries but we bought some other players along they wouldn't have been starters and we made them starters along with playing other guys one way we stuck with that Jake Erskine can catch is a good receiver and runs the ball at halfback and we have put him in the fullback position at times he's an excellent ballplayer Steve Maguire blocks in the halfback it is a total team effort whatever roll they have O Brien has played positions Jimmy Carney has a remarkable year we rely on a lot of people at QB Ian furman was a 2 way player he and Tommy Rose and Jimmy Carney does as well as any back in the state for his ability to block, to run and to catch is remarkable punt, punt return and kick returns if he gained 30 pounds he would be a Division I player we played our best game today."


For Tower Hill at 8-2, Matt Smith 3 completions out of 8 attempts for 92 yards threw a 82 yard pass to Andrew Brown for their only score.

 

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From: "Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: Saturday, November 8, 2014 9:34:46 PM
Subject: SUBJECT: Big Third Quarter, Dominant Rushing Game Lead Delaware Football to 31-28 CAA Football Victory Over Albany



SUBJECT: Big Third Quarter, Dominant Rushing Game Lead Delaware Football to 31-28 CAA Football Victory Over Albany


DATE:  November 8, 2014


ALBANY, N.Y. -- The University of Delaware scored 21 unanswered points to take control in the third quarter and rode a dominant running game to a 31-28 Colonial Athletic Association football victory over host Albany Saturday at Bob Ford Field.


The Blue Hens (6-4, 4-2 CAA) kept their postseason hopes alive as they piled up 234 yards on the ground, used a fake field goal to score one of their third quarter touchdowns, and held Albany to just 22 yards on the ground to post their second straight victory.


Delaware took a 31-21 lead on a 31-yard field goal by Garrett Greenway with 1:34 left to play, but the Hens had to hold on in the wild closing seconds that saw Albany pull to within three points on a touchdown with 33 seconds left and then get two attempts at an onside kick to extend the game.


The Great Danes (6-4, 2-4 CAA), who lost their second straight game, recovered the first onside kick attempt but were called for an illegal block on the play to negate the recovery. However, the Hens were hit with two personal foul penalties after the play, which moved the second attempt to the Delaware 40-yard line. This time, Delaware backup quarterback Justin Burns fell on the onside kick to preserve the win.


"I'm proud of the way we battled tonight," said Delaware head coach Dave Brock, whose team won a CAA road game for the second time in three tries this season. "They were focused and locked in at halftime and then came out and took control of the game in the third quarter. We were able to extend the lead, which is something we have not been able to do this season. Then we had to hold for dear life."


Delaware, which defeated the Great Danes by just three points for the second straight season, will look to stay in playoff contention next week when the Blue Hens head to No. 2 ranked New Hampshire, which improved to 9-1 and stayed unbeaten in CAA play with a 41-14 victory over Rhode Island earlier Saturday.


"We are thrilled that our players have the opportunity to go play a big-time opponent and play another meaningful football game in November," said Brock of the team's trip to Durham, N.H. next Saturday. "That is one of the goals when you start the season."


After falling behind 14-7 at halftime, the Hens dominated the pivotal third quarter to take control. It all started on a fake field goal with 10:52 left in the stanza when Delaware All-American punter and placement holder Eric Enderson picked up the snap, rolled to his right, looked for a receiver, and finally ran around the right side and into the end zone from two yards out for his first career touchdown to knot the score at 14-14.


"It was a cool experience," said Enderson of his first career touchdown. "I'm just glad that Coach Brock had the confidence in me to run the play. I was looking to throw but both receivers were covered so I knew I had to get it done. It's only a great call if we make it."


A botched snap on a punt attempt by Albany on the next possession also resulted in good things for the Blue Hens. Albany punter Jon Martin finally chased down the errant snap and was tackled on his own 16-yard line. Delaware took possession and scored on its first play as quarterback Trent Hurley threw a bullet to Jerel Harrison for a 16-yard score as Delaware took the lead for good at 21-14 with 9:11 left. The Hens then made it 28-14 on their next possession when Wes Hills scored on a four-year run to cap a 47 yard drive that used up just over five minutes.


But Albany refused to give in and used a strong fourth quarter to get back into the game. Albany quarterback Will Fiacchi, who threw for 335 yards and four touchdowns, hit Josh Gontarek on a 29-yard scoring strike on the first play of the final quarter to cut the margin to 28-21.


Both teams were stopped on their next possessions but the Blue Hens came through on their next chance when they took possession at the Albany 49-yard line and used up 5:47 off the clock before Greenway's 31-yard field goal pushed the UD margin to 31-21.


Albany came right back and cut the Delaware lead to 31-28 when Fiacchi and Gontarek hooked up a gain, this time on a 19-yard scoring pass with 33 seconds left. That set the stage for the wild final seconds.


Jalen Randolph led the Blue Hen rushing attack with 104 yards and a one-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter that put the Hens up 7-0. Hills finished with 79 yards rushing on 12 carries while Hurley hit on 18 of 24 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, defensive end Derrick Saulsberry led the way with two quarterback sacks and a pass breakup.


For Albany, Fiacchi completed 22 of 35 passes for 335 yards and four touchdowns while Gontarek hauled in six passes for 118 yards and two scores. Fiacchi also threw scoring passes of 16 yards to Cole King and 38 yards to Nic Ketter in the second quarter to help the Great Danes go up 14-7 at the break.


Hen Scratchings
• Delaware played a game in New York for the first time since 2008 and won within the state borders for the seventh straight time since 1968
• The Hens have now scored in the first half in nine straight games and in 69 of the last 70 games since 2009
• Randolph, who was named to the CoSIDA District 2 All-Academic team earlier this week, posted his fourth career 100-yard rushing game
• Hurley became just the fourth player in school history to surpass 6,000 career passing yards and now has 6,052 yards in three seasons
• Delaware scored a point for the 151st straight conference game since 1996
• In addition to his touchdown, Enderson averaged 47.5 yards on four punts, including a season-long 69-yarder and one that was downed on the Albany one-yard line in the fourth quarter
• Senior WR Michael Johnson caught six passes for 52 yards and caught a pass for the 33rd straight game


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Scoring Summary


Delaware.......0......7.....21......3.....31
Albany………..…0….14.......0..…14…..28


2nd Quarter
Delaware - Jalen Randolph 1 run (Garrett Greenway kick), 11:33 left
Albany - Cole King 16 pass from Will Fiacchi (Patrick Toole kick), 9:57
Albany - Nic Ketter 38 pass from Fiacchi (Toole kick), 4:32


3rd Quarter
Delaware - Eric Enderson 2 run (Greenway kick), 10:52
Delaware - Jerel Harrison 16 pass from Trent Hurley (Greenway kick), 9:11
Delaware - Wes Hills 4 run (Greenway kick), 2:57


4th Quarter
Albany - Josh Gontarek 24 pass from Fiacchi (Toole kick), 14:55
Delaware - FG Greenway 31, 1:34 left
Albany - Gontarek 19 pass from Fiacchi (Toole kick), :33


Attendance: 4,674


Team Statistics Delaware Albany
First downs 22
23
Rushes-yards 48-234
20-22
Passes 18-24-0
22-35-0
Passing yards 173
335
Total yards 407
357
Fumbles-lost 2-1
1-0
Penalties-yards 13-151 5-32
Punts-avg. 4-47.5
5-33.6
Time of Poss: 38:13
21:42
3rd Down Conv. 9-15
3-10
Sacks by 3-25
2-24


Individual Statistics: Rushing - Delaware, Jalen Randolph, 19-104; Wes Hills, 12-79; Michael Johnson, 7-36; Trent Hurley, 6-5; Eric Enderson, 1-2; Kareem Williams, 1-0; Team, 2-0; Will Lewis, 0-8; Albany, Omar Osbourne, 11-49; Will Fiacchi, 8-2; Jon Martin, 1-(-29); Passing - Delaware, Hurley, 18-24-0-173; Albany, Fiacchi, 22-35-0-335; Receiving - Delaware, Johnson, 6-52; Nick Boyle, 3-23; Diante Cherry, 3-20; Jerel Harrison, 2-27; Andrew Opoku, 2-18; Randolph, 1-28; Hills, 1-5; Albany, Josh Gontarek, 6-118; Brian Parker, 6-77; Brad Harris, 3-52; Cole King, 3-35; Osbourne, 2-13; Nic Ketter, 1-38; Jake Meek, 1-2.


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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From: "Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 9:18:30 PM
Subject: SUBJECT: Turnovers Prove Costly as Top-Ranked New Hampshire Football Pulls Away From Delaware in Second Half For 43-14 Victory



SUBJECT: Turnovers Prove Costly as Top-Ranked New Hampshire Football Pulls Away From Delaware in Second Half For 43-14 Victory


DATE:  November 15, 2014


DURHAM, N.H. -- The University of Delaware stayed within striking distance of top-ranked New Hampshire for over a half, but could not overcome four turnovers as the Wildcats eventually pulled away for a 43-14 Colonial Athletic Association football victory Saturday afternoon at Cowell Stadium.


The Blue Hens, who were facing their first No. 1 ranked opponent since Eastern Washington in the 2010 FCS national championship game, had their two-game winning streak snapped while falling to 6-5 overall and 4-3 in the CAA. No. 1 ranked New Hampshire won its ninth straight game since an opening week loss at FBS opponent Toledo, improving to 9-1 overall and a perfect 7-0 in league play. UNH also won its school-record tying 12th straight home game and claimed at least a share of the CAA title.


New Hampshire piled up 493 yards of total offense and averaged 6.8 yards per play in posting the victory. Quarterback Sean Goldrich hooked up with tight end Harold Spears on touchdown passes of 12, 16, and 19 yards and finished the day completing 24 of 33 passes for 285 yards. Spears caught eight passes for a season-high 108 yards.


For Delaware, quarterback Trent Hurley hit on 18 of 30 passes for 182 yards and Wes Hills posted his third 100-yard rushing effort of the season with 115 yards and two touchdowns.


"This was certainly a disappointing loss but give credit to Coach (Sean) McDonnell and New Hampshire, they are worthy of their ranking and I'm very impressed with them," said Blue Hen head coach Dave Brock. "I'm disappointed with how we played in the first half, we had some opportunities but couldn't capitalize. In the second half, on the first couple of drives we weren't able to stop them. Our focus was to limit R.J. Harris and we did a decent job there, but we weren't able to stop the run game. We've got to regroup and try to win our last game, have a winning season, and send the seniors out on a positive note in a rivalry game against Villanova."


The Wildcats struck first with a 26-yard Christian Breda field goal, while Nico Steriti scored from six yards out on the final play of the opening quarter to give UNH a 10-point lead. The Wildcats extended the advantage to 17 when Goldrich connected with Spears on a 12-yard scoring toss with eight minutes to play in the second stanza, but Delaware would not go away.


On a fourth-and-one, Hills scampered 47 yards for a score to put the Blue Hens on the board, and UD immediately recovered an onside kick - with Kevin McLaughlin kicking and Justin Watson recovering the loose ball - to maintain momentum. Delaware eventually moved the ball to the UNH 20 yard line, but the drive stalled and Garrett Greenway's 37-yard field goal attempt hit the right upright.


UD had another chance late in the half when Patrick Callaway recovered a fumble forced by David Mackall on the Wildcats' 40, but Hurley was intercepted as New Hampshire took a 17-7 lead into the locker room.


The Wildcats received the third quarter kickoff and marched right down the field, capping a 75-yard drive when Goldrich hit Spears for a 16-yard strike. However Delaware would answer in just five plays, as Hurley connected with Jerel Harrison on a 47-yard pass to the UNH 2 before Hills scored on the ensuing play to bring UD within 23-14 at the 9:02 mark of the quarter.


But UNH would counter with a four-play, 65-yard drive, as Spears hauled in his third touchdown pass of the game from 19 yards out to again make it a 16-point game.


Early in the fourth quarter Nick Boyle caught a pass from Hurley but then fumbled, while the Wildcats recovered on the Delaware 30 and scored four plays later on a two-yard rush by Jimmy Owens with 12 minutes remaining. On the Blue Hens' next possession Hurley fumbled while being sacked, giving the Wildcats the ball on the Blue Hen 28 yard line. The Wildcats again capitalized on the UD turnover, when Goldrich hit Harris for a nine-yard strike to close the scoring.


Michael Johnson caught a team-high seven passes on the day for Delaware and now has 72 receptions for the year, becoming the fourth UD player in school history to haul in at least 70 passes in a season. Mackall and freshman linebacker Donte Raymond led the UD defense with 11 tackles each.


"We had an opportunity to cut the lead to three points late in the second quarter, but we just weren't able to capitalize," Hurley stated. "I missed some shots, and when we tried to make some plays late in the game, it kind of got away from us."


Delaware closes out its 2014 regular season next Saturday when the Blue Hens host rival Villanova at 12 noon at Delaware Stadium.


HEN SCRATCHINGS:
• Delaware is now 3-8 all-time vs. top-ranked team, including an 0-2 mark vs. New Hampshire
• Delaware has now scored in the first half in 10 straight games and in 70 of the last 71 games since 2009
• The Hens were looking to win three straight games in the month of November for the first time since 2004
• Delaware senior FS Jake Giusti played in his 50th career game at Delaware, becoming the 26th UD player to reach that milestone
• Between Hills and fellow sophomore Jalen Randolph, the Hens have had a 100-yard rusher in six of the last eight games


AGATE:


Scoring Summary


Delaware.................0.....7......7.......0.......14
New Hampshire.......10.....7.....13.....13......43


1st Quarter
New Hampshire - FG Breda 26, 2:51 left
New Hampshire - Nico Steriti 6 run (Breda kick), 0:00
2nd Quarter
New Hampshire - Spears 12 pass from Goldrich (Breda kick), 8:00
Delaware - Hills 47 run (Greenway kick), 4:34
3rd Quarter
New Hampshire - Spears 16 pass from Goldrich (rush failed), 10:48
Delaware - Hills 2 run (Greenway kick), 9:02
New Hampshire - Spears 19 pass from Goldrich (Breda kick), 7:28
4th Quarter
New Hampshire - Owens 2 run (Breda kick), 12:00
New Hampshire - Harris 9 pass from Goldrich (kick blocked), 8:26
Attendance: 8,199


Team Statistics Delaware UNH
First downs 15
28
Rushes-yards 32-147
37-190
Passes 19-32-1
26-35-0
Passing yards 194
303
Total yards 341
493
Fumbles-lost 3-3
1-1
Penalties-yards 4-39 7-70
Punts-avg. 5-35.8
3-51.7
Time of Poss: 29:08
30:47
3rd Down Conv. 4-12
7-13
Sacks by 2-10
2-14


Individual Statistics: Rushing - Delaware, Wes Hills, 13-115; Jalen Randolph, 9-29; Michael Johnson, 4-8; Kareem Williams, 1-3; Jerel Harrison, 1-3; Hurley, 4-(-11); New Hampshire, Owens, 8-76; Goldrich, 9-26; Vailas, 3-20; Steriti, 7-19; McCormick, 1-13; Bryant, 3-11; Goodrich, 2-9; Harris, 1-7; Earley, 1-5; Crossan, 1-5; Team, 1-(-1); Passing - Delaware, Hurley, 18-30-1-182; Burns, 1-1-0-12; New Hampshire, Goldrich, 24-33-0-285; McCormick, 1-1-0-6; Allison, 1-1-0-12; Receiving - Delaware, Johnson, 7-47; Harrison, 4-85; Boyle, 3-23; Hills, 2-19; Randolph, 2-8; Cherry, 1-12; New Hampshire, Spears, 8-108; Giansante, 4-58; Harris, 4-53; Allison, 3-26; Goodrich, 2-27; Steriti, 2-13; Vailas, 1-12; Bryant, 1-6; Crossan, 1-0.


FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kevin Tritt at: ktritt@udel.edu (email) / 302-831-8715 (office) / 302-383-5005 (cell)

 

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Football-In a Division II contest at Lake Forest, the Silver Eagles on 3 touchdown runs by Ray Jones as he rushed for 140 yards defeated the previously undefeated and Henlopen Southern Division Champion Lake Forest Spartans by a 22-13 score. [/B]
[/B]
Scooter Selby ran for 173 yds and 3 TDs and Keyjuan Selby ran 130 yds and 2 TDs to pace St. Georges to a 45-22 win over Tower Hill. The Hawks first defense caused 4 turnovers and gave up 6 points to move on to the next round.[/B]
[/B]
The Laurel Bulldogs on performances on Amari Cannon's 2 yard touchdown, a 93 yard fumble return by Reginald Green along with Chuck Auguste's 8 yard run defeated the very upstart Caravel Buccaneers by a 25-20 score. Darnell Savage scored 3 touchdowns for the Bucs. [/B]
[/B]
Division I Football-In a Division I First Round game, the Ravens of Sussex Tech on Alvonte Drummond's 95 yard kickoff return, 52 yard run, 4 yard run by Kani Kane, 68 yard run along with a 50 yard interception by Jamont Matthews defeated the defending state Division I Football Champion Sals of Salesianum by a 33-27 score. For the Sals, Colby Reeder scored on touchdown runs of 5, 6, 38 and 4 yards. [/B]
[/B]
St. Marks qb Matthew Williams passed for 3 touchdowns as they defeated the Raiders of Concord 35-28. St. Marks will take on William Penn in the semi final round of the Division I football tournament. [/B]

 

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From: "Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2014 6:35:03 PM
Subject: SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Falls Short of Upset in Final Minutes in 35-28 Setback to No. 6 Villanova



SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Falls Short of Upset in Final Minutes in 35-28 Setback to No. 6 Villanova

DATE:  November 22, 2014

NEWARK, Del. -- As far as the University of Delaware is concerned, these games with Villanova have to stop ending this way.

For the second straight season, Villanova spoiled the Blue Hens' hopes in the final minute as the No. 6 Wildcats rallied late and upended Delaware 35-28 on a 21-yard scoring pass from John Robertson to Kevin Gulyas with just 23 seconds remaining to come out on top in a Colonial Athletic Association football matchup at Delaware Stadium before 17,056 chilled, but spirited, fans.

Delaware (6-6, 4-4 CAA), which was looking to send its seniors out on a high note, seemed to have the game in hand when Jalen Randolph scored his third touchdown of the half on a one-yard burst with 2:04 left to give the Hens their first lead of the day at 28-27.

But Robertson, a top candidate for the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player in the nation at the NCAA FCS level, worked his magic yet again as he led the Wildcats (10-2, 7-1 CAA) on a 68-yard drive that culminated in the touchdown by Gulyas down the left sideline. Robertson's two-point conversion pass to Poppy Livers provided the final margin.

Delaware got the ball back for one last drive but couldn't get past its own 25-yard line in three plays.

"We battled like crazy out there today," said second-year Delaware head coach Dave Brock. "Our belief and commitment to each other just jumped off the field. Our kids rose up and it was a great effort but we have to find a way to finish games. Today, Villanova found a way to do it. We are bitterly disappointed. Robertson just finds ways to get it done."

The result denied the Blue Hens of an impressive comeback after they fell behind 20-0 in the first 16 minutes of the game. But Delaware hung tough and scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to take back the lead.

Delaware, which fell to Villanova 35-34 last season in Chester, Pa. when the Wildcats rallied from a 34-12 deficit in the final eight minutes to win, has now lost eight of the last nine meetings in the Battle of the Blue Rivalry. Villanova has now won five straight games over the Hens at Delaware Stadium.

Villanova now readies for the upcoming NCAA Tournament and could receive a first-round bye in the 24-team field. The action begins on Nov. 29 at home sites.

Delaware senior quarterback Trent Hurley hit on 15 of 21 passes for 212 yards and two touchdowns while senior wide receiver Michael Johnson caught five passes for 117 yards and upped his season total to 78, the second highest mark in UD history.

Sophomore running back Wes Hills rushed for 99 yards while Randolph had 59 yards rushing and three touchdowns overall and senior tight end Nick Boyle hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass in the first half for his 100th career reception.

Robertson, a junior, had another big day as he rushed 23 times for 117 yards and hit on 14 of 25 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns, including the game-winner. Running back Kevin Monangai rushed for 71 yard and two scores and also caught a three-yard scoring pass from Robertson.

"They (Delaware) brought out the very best in us," said Villanova head coach Andy Talley. "Delaware played great but our defense came up with some big plays when we needed to. John (Robertson) is the best, he's the guy. That's what Walter Payton Award candidates do under duress."

It appeared that the Hens would never have a chance after the opening 16 minutes as Villanova leaped out to a 20-0 lead as Monangai scored on a two-yard run on Villanova's first drive of the day and than hauled in a three-yard shovel pass from Robertson with 5:44 left in the opening quarter for a 13-0 lead.

The Wildcats built the margin to 20-0 on a 42-yard pass from Robertson to Livers just 55 seconds into the second stanza.

But the Hens finally got on the board on the ensuing drive as they drove 75 yards culminating with Hurley hitting Boyle on a 10-yard scoring pass. Boyle caught the ball over the middle and dove into the end zone to open the scoring for Delaware.

Both teams gave up solid scoring opportunities in the second quarter. The Hens were stopped on fourth down at the Villanova 24-yard line with 3:32 left in the half and the Wildcats came up empty just before intermission when Dillon Lucas returned an interception 72 yards to the UD two-yard but the Hens held and came out unscathed when Blaine Woodson blocked a 32-yard field goal attempt by Steve Weyler.

Villanova came out in the second half and built the lead to 27-7 when Monangai scored his third touchdown of the game on a one-yard dive with 6:06 left in the third quarter, but that set off an impressive comeback by the Blue Hens.

While the Hen defense was finally stopping Robertson and his mates, the Delaware offensive attack got in gear thanks to Randolph, who scored three straight touchdowns to help UD gain the lead.

Randolph's three-yard scoring run with 2:42 left in the third stanza and his six-yard scoring pass from Hurley just five minutes into the final stanza pulled Delaware to within 27-21. The Hens made two more stops and eventually took the lead at 28-27 on Randolph's one-yard dive with 4:38 left.

That set the stage for Villanova's winning drive. After starting at their own 32, the Wildcats converted a fourth-and-15 to the 50-yard line to keep the drive alive and Robertson scampered 10 yards on a fourth-and-one to the UD 21-yard line. On the next play he hit Gulyas with the winning pass.

Ironically Villanova went 0 for 9 on third down conversions but came up big when it really counted, converting 3 of 4 fourth down attempts, including those two on the winning drive.

"I was great to see the way we came out in the second half," said Delaware senior defensive end Derrick Saulsberry, who led the Hens with eight tackles, including a sack and two other tackles for loss. "We fought and we battled and went blow for blow with one of the best teams in the country but we came up short. Short of winning the game, I couldn't be prouder."

Hen Scratchings
• Sophomore RB Wes Hills surpassed the 1,000-yard rushing mark for his two-year career and now has 1,033
• Senior WR Michael Johnson finished the season with the third highest pass reception total in school history with 78. He also became just the fourth player in UD history to record 5,000 all-purpose (5,008) and finished his career ranking No. 5 all-time at Delaware in receptions (183) and receiving yardage (2,325)
• Senior LB Patrick Callaway recorded six tackles and became just the 18th player in UD history to finish with 300 career stops (303)
• Senior DE Laith Wallschleger blocked an extra point in the first quarter, extending his school record to eight career blocked kicks
• Delaware has now posted a .500 or winning record five times in the last six seasons and 10 times in the last 13 seasons
• Delaware finished the year with just five interceptions (from five different players) for its lowest total since records have been kept (dating back to 1951).

Scoring Summary

Villanova....13.....7.....7......8.....35
Delaware......0.....7.....7....14.....28

1st Quarter
Villanova - Kevin Monangai 2 run (Steve Weyler kick), 10:52 left
Villanova - Monangai 3 pass from John Robertson (Weyler kick failed), 5:44
2nd Quarter
Villanova - Poppy Livers 42 pass from Robertson (Weyler kick), 14:05
Delaware - Nick Boyle 10 pass from Trent Hurley (Garrett Greenway kick), 10:24
3rd Quarter
Villanova - Monangai 1 run (Weyler kick), 6:06
Delaware - Jalen Randolph 3 run (Greenway kick), 2:42
4th Quarter
Delaware - Randolph 6 pass from Hurley (Greenway kick), 9:56
Delaware - Randolph 1 run (Greenway kick), 2:04
Villanova - Kevin Gulyas 21 pass from Robertson (Livers pass from Robertson), :23
Attendance: 17,056

Team Statistics Villanova Delaware
First downs 23 20
Rushes-yards 44-230 41-159
Passes 14-25-1 15-21-1
Passing yards 217 212
Total yards 447 371
Fumbles-lost 1-0 3-1
Penalties-yards 6-76 9-75
Punts-avg. 4-36.2 4-49.2
Time of Poss: 31:08 28:52
Third Down Conv. 0-9 5-12
Sacks by 2-13 1-8

Individual Statistics: Rushing - Villanova, John Robertson, 23-117; Kevin Monangai, 17-71; Aaron Wells, 2-35; Austin Medley, 2-7; Delaware, Wes Hills, 19-99; Jalen Randolph, 14-59; Trent Hurley, 4-4; Jerel Harrison, 1-2; Michael Johnson, 3-(-5); Passing - Villanova, Robertson, 14-25-1-217-3; Delaware, Hurley, 15-21-1-212-2; Receiving - Villanova, Poppy Livers, 6-102; Earnest Pettway, 2-14; Monangai, 2-8; Wells, 1-45; Kevin Gulyas, 1-21; Clay Horne, 1-17; Anthony DeCamillo, 1-9; Delaware, Michael Johnson, 6-117; Jerel Harrison, 2-43; Nick Boyle, 2-18; Randolph, 2-10; Diante Cherry, 1-11; Ryan Cobb, 1-7; Hills, 1-6.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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From: [/B]"Selheimer, Scott"
Sent: [/B]Monday, November 24, 2014 8:31:21 PM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Standout Nick Boyle Accepts Invitation to Play in Prestigious Senior Bowl




SUBJECT: University of Delaware Football Standout Nick Boyle Accepts Invitation to Play in Prestigious Senior Bowl

DATE:  November 24, 2014

MOBILE, Ala. -- The exclusive club of the University of Delaware football standouts to be selected to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl grew by one Monday when Blue Hen tight end Nick Boyle was selected to compete in the annual matchup of the nation's top collegiate football players.

Boyle, a 6-6, 270 lb. economics major from Wantage, N.J. (High Point Regional High School), was one of 16 college standouts to accept an invitation to play in the game, which is generally regarded as the most prestigious of the postseason all-star bowl games.

The Reese's Senior Bowl will invite 110 players to fill the rosters of the North and South squads for this year's game. Practices are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. The game is set to kickoff at 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. All of the practices and the game will be televised by the NFL Network.

Boyle will become just the fourth UD player to appear in the Senior Bowl, joining defensive tackle Dennis Johnson (1972), tight end Ben Patrick (2006), and current NFL standout quarterback and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Joe Flacco. Johnson and Patrick also played several seasons in the NFL.

"It's an honor to be selected to play in such a prestigious game," said Boyle, who recently closed out his four-year career at Delaware under second-year head coach Dave Brock. "This is such a great opportunity to go up against some of the best players in the country and show what I can do. I'm looking forward to a great experience. I owe so much to my teammates and my coaches for making me the player and the person that I am. I have had such a great experience here at Delaware and it's a special feeling to know that when I head down there in January, I will represent all of Delaware."

Boyle capped an outstanding career as a three-year starter in 2014 as he became the most prolific pass-catching tight end in Delaware history. As a senior this fall, he caught 37 passes for 304 yards and a team-high four touchdowns. He earned second team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors as a junior in 2013 when he caught 42 passes for 474 yards and seven touchdowns. His 101 career receptions is a Delaware record for tight ends while his 984 pass receiving yards and 12 touchdowns both rank No. 2 all-time among UD tight ends.

"This is an exciting day not only for Nick but for Delaware football," said Brock. "He becomes just the fourth Delaware student-athlete to play in the Senior Bowl, which is impressive. He is the prototypical NFL tight end. He has the ability to play on the line and block and he has the skill set to play in the passing game. We are excited for Nick to go down to Alabama and represent the Delaware football program. We wish him luck."

Among the other players accepting invitations Monday were WR Dres Anderson (Utah), LB Stephone Anthony (Clemson), TE E.J. Bibbs (Iowa State), WR Jamison Crowder (Duke), C Reese Dismukes (Auburn), CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (Oregon), OL Jake Fisher (Oregon), DL Grady Jarrett (Clemson), CB Kevin Johnson (Wake Forest), WR Vince Mayle (Washington State), DT Joey Mbu (Houston), DL Owamagbe Odighizuwa (UCLA), DB Eric Rowe (Utah), OL Laken Tomlinson (Duke), and DL Gabe Wright (Auburn).

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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In a Division I first round game that was played on Friday, November 21, 2014- Frankie Datillo 18 carries for 129 yards scored 2 touchdowns along with Lasanna 19 carries for 97 yards paced the Cavaliers of Middletown to a 37-7 win over the Sussex Tech Ravens. Kani Kane 16 carries for 143 yards scored Sussex Tech's loan touchdown on an 84 yard run.
Another D I game, Reggie Carroll's touchdown runs of 36, 4 and a 95 yard punt return paced the Colonials of William Penn to a 42-14 win over the Spartans of St. Marks.
University of Delaware bound and qb Ray Jones' 5 touchdown performances after a 50-30 defeat at the hands of St. Georges defeated the top seeded Hawks by a 32-7 score. Terron Selby scored the Hawks only touchdown on an 84 yard run
Division II Perez Nichols 9 yard run along with a Jarrett Johnson 75 yard punt return paced the Bulldogs of Laurel to a 14-0 win over the Quakers of Friends.

 

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Delaware Division I and II State Football Titles Decided at Delaware Stadium-By David A. Willauer



Carroll & Watts pace William Penn High in Division I DIAA Football Title[/B]

Reggie Carroll[/B] with his amazing speed and agility showed why he did it on the field today for the Division I State Football title as he carried the ball 20 times for 192 yards scored 3 touchdown runs of 33, 75 and 25 yards along with teammate Dan Johnson[/B] qb 2 completions out of 6 attempts for 88 yards threw a touchdown pass of 22 yard pass to Marvel Watts[/B] for the other score. Raekwon Wilson[/B] scored on a 20 yard fumble return as they defeated the Cavaliers of Middletown by a 42-14 score.

For Middletown, Francis Datillo[/B] had 13 carries for 86 yards scored on a touchdown run of 13 yards and teammate Vince Del Percio[/B] notched 7 completions out of 19 attempts for 154 yards threw a 43 yard pass to Isiah Mitchell.

This is William Penn's first state title since 2002 when they defeated St. Marks 49-13 at Seaford High School.


University of Delaware bound Jones leads Hodgson Vo Tech to 2nd state Division II[/B]

QB Ray Jones[/B], known for his running and scrambling ability, put on an amazing show as he carried the ball 20 times for 90 yards scored 2 running touchdowns of 11 and 9 yards along with 3 passing touchdowns of 16 to Ni'Kye Ramseur[/B] along with 2 passes of 30 and 24 yards defeated the very upstart Laurel Bulldogs by a 42-0 score. Marcus Brown[/B] contributed as he recorded 7 carries for 104 yards as he scored a 70 yard touchdown.

Chuck Auguste[/B] led the Bulldogs 12 carries for 70 yards.

 

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From: [/B]"Scott W. Selheimer"
Sent: [/B]Friday, January 30, 2015 8:42:59 AM
Subject: [/B]SUBJECT: Former University of Delaware Football Standout Marcus Burley Looking to Lead Seahawks to Super Bowl Win Sunday




SUBJECT: Former University of Delaware Football Standout Marcus Burley Looking to Lead Seahawks to Super Bowl Win Sunday

DATE:  January 30, 2015

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- For the third straight year, University of Delaware football will be represented at the Super Bowl.

Marcus Burley, a four-year letterwinner for the Blue Hens and a two-time all-conference selection at cornerback, will be looking to lead Seattle to its second straight championship when the Seahawks take on the New England Patriots this Sunday, Feb. 1, in Super Bow XLIX in University of Phoenix Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. (ET) with live television coverage on NBC TV.

Burley is in his first season with the Seahawks and is listed on the depth chart as the team's No. 3 cornerback behind Richard Sherman and Jeremy Lane. Burley played in 13 regular season games for Seattle this season and recorded 35 tackles and one interception but was not activated for playoff wins over Carolina and Green Bay. His status for the Super Bowl has not been determined.

A native of Richmond, Va., Burley was a standout cornerback for Delaware in 2009-12 and earned All-Colonial Athletic Association honors in 2011. He recorded 169 tackles, four interceptions, 18 pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries for his career. He went undrafted in 2013 but signed a free agent contract with Jacksonville during the 2013 season and was activated for one game but did not play. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts during the summer but was traded to Seattle before the 2014 season began. He also had tryouts with Philadelphia and St. Louis before signing with the Colts.

Burley will be the eighth former Blue Hen to be a member of a Super Bowl team, joining defensive back Ivory Sully, quarterback Rich Gannon, wide receiver Jamin Elliott, tight end Ben Patrick, quarterback Joe Flacco, center Gino Gradkowski, and safety Mike Adams. Flacco was named the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in 2013 when he threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns and led the Ravens to a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. Gradkowski saw action on special teams for the Ravens in that victory.

Sully played special teams for the Los Angeles Rams in a loss to Pittsburgh in 1980; former NFL Most Valuable Player Rich Gannon started at quarterback for the Oakland Raiders in a loss to Tampa Bay in 2003; Jamin Elliott was a member of the practice squad for New England and earned a championship ring when the Patriots won Super Bowl XXXVII over the Carolina Panthers in 2004; tight end Ben Patrick caught a touchdown pass for the Arizona Cardinals in a 2009 loss vs. Pittsburgh; and Adams - a 2014 Pro Bowl selection - started at safety for the Denver Broncos in their 43-8 setback to Seattle in Super Bowl XLVIII in East Rutherford, N.Y. last season.

"It's Super Bowl week, this is a dream come true," Burley told seahawks.com's Tony Venrealla in an interview this week at Media Day. "We attack every week the same so this will be nothing new to us. The Patriots have a great offense but we will be prepared for them. We are a close group on and off the field. As soon as I got here (to Seattle after trade from Indianapolis) my teammates helped me transition and get adapted. It's been great."

Burley is one of only 10 players on either the Seahawks or Patriots rosters who played collegiately at the NCAA Division I FCS level. He is joined by teammates Brock Coyle (Montana), Tarvaris Jackson (Alabama A&M), Lane (Northwestern State), DeShawn Shead (Portland State), and Bryan Walters (Cornell) and Patriots players Kyle Arrington (Hofstra), Dan Connolly (Southeast Missouri State), James Develin (Brown), and Jimmy Garoppolo (Eastern Illinois).

Delaware is the only FCS school that has had a player on a Super Bowl roster each of the last three seasons.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129

 

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SUBJECT: Boyle the Big Winner as University of Delaware Honors Football Seniors at Blue Hen Touchdown Club Banquet


DATE:  February 6, 2015


NEWARK, Del. -- Just hours after it was announced that University of Delaware all-star tight end Nick Boyle would take part in the prestigious National Football League Scouting Combine later this month, he was the big winner at the annual Blue Hen Touchdown Club Awards Banquet at the Executive Banquet Center Friday evening.


A large crowd was on hand to help honor the 21 seniors on the squad who teamed up to lead the Blue Hens to a 6-6 record during the 2014 campaign. Delaware head coach Dave Brock, who closed out his second season at the helm of the Blue Hens, was on hand to present the awards and to personally recognize each senior for his contributions to the program.


Family members of the seniors, as well as the senior student athletic trainers, managers, and operations assistants were also recognized at the banquet as were members of the UD athletics support staff.


Boyle (High Point Regional/Wantage, N.J.), who was not present due to his training schedule in Florida, received four honors as he earned Outstanding Senior Offensive Player of the Year Award, the Winnie Mayer Outstanding End Award, the Captain's Award, and the Baker-Taylor Memorial Award for overall contributions to the team. Boyle's parents, Harry and Susan, were on hand to accept on his behalf.


Safety Jake Giusti (Fletcher/Neptune Beach, Fla.) shared the Captain's Award with Boyle, wide receiver Michael Johnson (Gainesville/Gainesville, Fla.), and linebacker Patrick Callaway (Martin Luther King/Lithonia, Ga.) and the Co-Outstanding Senior Defensive Player Award with linebacker David Mackall (Edmonson-Westside/Baltimore, Md.); wide receiver Andrew Opoku (North Brunswick/North Brunswick, N.J.) won the Outstanding Senior Special Teams Player Award; defensive end Derrick Saulsberry (Camden County/St. Mary's, Ga.) earned the Outstanding Senior Lineman Award; quarterback Justin Burns (Alpharetta/Alpharetta , Ga.) received the Unsung Hero Award; Johnson shared the Outstanding Senior Offensive Player Award with Boyle; and defensive end Laith Wallschleger ( (St. Stephens & St. Agnes/Alexandria, Va.) and offensive guard Christian Marchena (Raritan/Hazlet, N.J.) shared the Newark Elks Club Academic Award as the top students among the seniors on the squad.


Boyle, an economics major, was named to two All-American teams during the season, earned All-CAA honors for the second straight year, and ranked No. 2 on the team in receiving with 37 catches for 304 yards (8.2 avg.) and four touchdowns. His 101 career receptions is a UD record for a tight end with his 984 yards and 12 touchdowns ranking second. He played in the Senior Bowl back in January and will take part in the NFL Scouting Combine on Feb. 17-23 in Indianapolis, Ind.


Giusti, a leadership major, earned five letters and played in his 51st career game this past fall, becoming only the 11th player in UD history to reach that mark. He started all 12 games in 2014 and ranked fourth on the team with 61 tackles while recording six pass breakups and a forced fumble.


Mackall, a criminal justice major, was a two-year starter at linebacker who recorded a team-high 84 stops in 2014 when he also had 3.5 tackles for loss, four pass breakups, and an interception. He posted 159 tackles over two seasons.


Opoku, a double major in sociology and criminal justice, was Delaware's top special teams players over the past two seasons. He recorded 10 tackles and two fumble recoveries this past season and also caught his first career touchdown pass against Elon. He recorded 19 career tackles.


Saulsberry, a history major, was one of the Hens' top forces on the defensive front the past three years. Overcoming injuries throughout his career, Saulsberry started 11 games in 2014 when he ranked sixth on the team with 48 tackles while leading the squad 13.5 tackles for loss and ranking second with seven sacks. He registered 104 career tackles, including 15 sacks and 28.5 tackles for loss.


Burns, who earned his degree in criminal justice last May and is working on a master's degree in disaster management degree, was a five-year member of the team who consistently inspired his teammates despite playing in a backup role. A four-year backup at quarterback, he was always ready when called upon and was a perfect 9 for 9 passing for 46 yards in his career and recovered an onside kick vs. Albany to clinch a late-season victory in 2014. An honor student, his postgraduate plans are to join the Navy SEALS.


Callaway, a sport management major currently working on a MBA at Delaware, was a two-time All-CAA selection and a nominee for the CAA Chuck Boone Leadership Award this fall. He started all 12 games in 2014 and ranked second on the squad with 78 tackles to go with 2.5 sacks and three pass breakups. He was a three-year starter who chalked up 303 career tackles (No. 17 all-time at UD), 17 tackles for loss, eight pass breakups, and five fumble recoveries. He was an honor student who also earned the team's Sportsmanship Award twice.


Johnson, a health behavior science major, was a first team All-CAA selection this past fall when he led the team in receiving and ranked among the national leaders with 78 receptions for 803 yards (10.6 avg.) and a touchdown. He also averaged 6.5 yards per punt return and 22.5 yards per kickoff return and led the CAA in all-purpose yards with 141.8 per game. He also earned All-CAA honors as a junior and finished his career ranked among the all-time UD Top 10 pass receivers in receptions (182/No. 5), yards (2,325/No. 5), and touchdowns (14/No. 13).


Wallschleger earned his undergraduate degree in finance in May and is currently working on his MBA at Delaware. He earned a cumulative 3.254 GPA for his undergraduate degree and owns a 3.667 GPA in graduate school. Despite an injury-plagued career, the CAA All-Academic selection appeared in the final six games in 2014 and registered 14 tackles. For his career, he collected 101 tackles in 32 games and set a school record by blocking eight kicks.


Marchena is an electrical engineering major who carries a cumulative 3.301 GPA and had a perfect 4.0 this past fall. A three-time member of the CAA All-Academic Team, he appeared in four career games in a backup role.


Other seniors who were honored on Friday night were: quarterback Trent Hurley (Greensburg Central Catholic/Connellsville, Pa.); defensive back C.J. Jones (A.I. duPont/Wilmington, Del.); wide receiver Stephen Clark (Bethel/Hampton, Va.), defensive back Mario Rowson (Lake Taylor/Norfolk, Va.); tight end Ryan Cobb (Don Bosco Prep/Saddle River, N.J./Don Bosco Prep; defensive back Kivar Thurman (Nyack/South Nyack, N.Y.); linebacker Derek Battle (Providence/Charlotte, N.C.); defensive end Chris Corvino (Don Bosco Prep/SUNY-Cortland/Lackawanna CC); All-CAA offensive lineman JD Dzurko (North Penn/North Wales, Pa.); tight end Matt Rodriguez (Park Vista/Lake Worth, Fla.); and linebacker Kyle Gayle (Montclair/Montclair, N.J.). Gayle was not a member of the 2014 squad but was not honored at last year's banquet.


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GET TO KNOW A HORNET – EDITION 1: J.R. ROBINSON
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(Dover, Del.) – In the first edition of “#GetToKnowAHornet”, exclusively broadcasted on DSUHornets.com, senior defensive back J.R. Robinson out of Jersey City, N.J. answered 10 questions, including his most memorable moment as a Hornet and why he loves to dance:

DSUHornets.com: Who do you model your game after?

JR: Charles Woodson, because he’s a versatile defensive player. He can play line up at corner, safety or slot. He can make plays anywhere on the field. I love him as a player.

DSUHornets.com: Who’s the better corner: Richard Sherman, Darrelle Revis or Patrick Peterson?

JR: Judging off last year, I would have to put Patrick Petersen at number three. But it’s got to be a tie between Revis and Sherman (laughing). Sherman is definitely the smartest corner in the league to me, but if I need for somebody to follow a receiver around all game, I’m definitely going to pick Revis.

DSUHornets.com: Why do you wear No. 19?

JR: Oh, it’s the number they gave me when I got here. Didn’t ask for it so it just stuck with me.

DSUHornets.com: What’s the best part about playing defensive back opposed to wide receiver?

JR: It has to be the swag we carry. At the corner position, you got to have confidence… if you don’t have confidence you’re not going to be successful. The player with the most swag to ever play the game was Deion Sanders and he was a corner. Deion is the pedestal of how corners should carry themselves and if you don’t got that swag, you’re probably not going to successful at the corner position.

DSUHornets.com: What is your most memorable athletic moment as a Hornet?

JR: Definitely in my first game here against VMI. It was the fourth quarter and we were trying to hold the lead and I was the nickel back. They put in and they took a shot down field in the end zone and I picked it off. That was actually the last interception my father got to see me catch.

DSUHornets.com: What are your thoughts on the new coaching staff?

JR: Oh, I love them. Love them as a whole. Coach (Kenneth) Carter has a military background so he’s very strict on us. It takes some getting used to, but in the long term it’s going to work out. Coach (Jamie) Bryant, our defensive coordinator, is a great defensive mind. He coaches any position on the defensive field and we love him as well. My position coach Ty Greenwood is a Jersey guy… he has a lot of energy and he’s a young cat so we gravitate to him very well.

DSUHornets.com: When you’re getting ready for a game, what do you like to listen to?

JR: Me being from Jersey, I like to listen to a lot of “Jersey Club Mix”… it really gets me going (laughing). I like to dance so when I dance, I like to put on a show and I like do the same on the field. So when I listen to that music, I just get ready to put on a show.

DSUHornets.com: What was the part about playing high school football in northern New Jersey?

JR: The competition. The competition is very great. You don’t really have one dominant program any more. We got my alma mater, St. Peter’s Prep… just won a state championship last year. We have Dom Bosco, who’s known for winning championships… Paramus Catholic is on the upcoming in the national ranks. We have a lot of great competition up in North Jersey.

DSUHornets.com: Is it safe to you are a Giants or Jets fan?

JR: Giants, man, Giants. My mother stole me around 1996. At birth, my father tried to get me with the 49ers because he was a Niner fan and he bought me a lot of that stuff. But my mother stole me away and got me a Giants hat.

DSUHornets.com: What was like to see your former teammates in Rodney Gunter get drafted in the fourth round by the Arizona Cardinals, along with Milton Williams III sign as an undrafted free agent with the Oakland Raiders?

JR: It’s motivation and inspiration at the same time. I’m very proud of both of them. Just to see them come out of the same program that I’m in right now and to make it to the top level like that and compete is great. It just lets you know that NFL scouts can find you anywhere no matter where you’re at… if you’re good they’ll find you. It just gives you motivation to push harder in the weight room and on the field… just to know that what I’m doing might pay off one day and it can pay off.


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FOOTBALL: Great Deals on Delaware Football Group Tickets, Hospitality Packages on Sale June 15
NEWARK, Del. (June 15) -- University of Delaware Athletics is offering great deals on group tickets and hospitality packages for the exciting upcoming 2015 Blue Hens Football season. Packages went on sale June 15. FULL STORY

 

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Ray Jones sparks Blue with 8-6 win in the 60th Annual Blue Gold Football Contest-By David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-6-20-15-It was Ray Jones known for his speed and agility as he led the Hodgson Silver Eagles to their 2nd Division II State Title in a row but today did it on Tubby Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium, where he will be attending college dazzled the crowd of 7124 with his hook and ladder pass to Dalton Ziemba from St. Marks and lateral the ball to AI's Quadree Henderson with the 2 point conversion good by Ray Jones paced the Blue All Stars to a 8-6 win over the Gold All Stars.

The Gold's only score came with 22 seconds left in the game when Newark QB Ben Campbell threw a pass of 18 yards to Keyjuan Selby of St. Georges with the 2 point conversion good.

Reggie Carroll of William Penn rushed for 91 yards for the Blue and Ray Jones rushed for 78.

With the win the Blue leads this series 31-26.

 

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From: "Kris Petersen" <kap18@PSU.EDU>
To: FB-B1G-MEDIA-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2015 7:07:07 AM
Subject: FB: Penn State's Mangiro and Carter Named to Rimington and Mackey Watch Lists



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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Mangiro and Carter Named to Rimington and Mackey Watch Lists

Senior is among the candidates for the Most Outstanding Center; Carter nominated for Most Outstanding Tight End


UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; July 8, 2015 – The preseason watch list honors continue to roll in for the Penn State Nittany Lion football team. Senior center Angelo Mangiro (Roxbury, N.J.) has been named to the Rimington Trophy Watch List, while fellow senior tight end Kyle Carter (Bear, Del.) is on the Mackey Award Watch List Wednesday.


The Rimington Trophy, named for two-time Outland Trophy winner Dave Rimington of Nebraska, is presented annually to the Most Outstanding Center in NCAA Division I-A College Football. Since its inception, the Rimington Trophy has raised over $2.6 million for the cystic fibrosis community. The award is overseen by the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and has raised over $115 million for CF Research.


A.Q. Shipley is Penn State’s lone winner of the Rimington Trophy, claiming the award in 2008.


The Mackey Awards is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate tight end. The award is named after NFL Hall of Fame member John Mackey, who is considered to be the best to have played the tight end position.


Mangiro was the leader of a young offensive line corps in 2014, starting every game and making starts at three different positions. He made 10 starts at center, two at right tackle and one at right guard. His efforts up front helped Penn State amass over 300 yards of total offense on seven occasions in 2014, including 453 yards vs. Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl. Mangiro was instrumental in protecting Hackenberg, who continued to climb the career passing charts, ending the season ranked among the top three in passing yards, attempts and completions.


Carter is on the Mackey Award Preseason Watch List for the second-straight year. He is the top returnee for a strong tight end group after making 16 receptions for 153 yards last season. Carter hauled in the touchdown reception that led to Sam Ficken’s game-winning extra point in the thrilling 31-30 victory over Boston College in the Pinstripe Bowl. Among the most experienced returning players on the roster, Carter has played in 34 of the last 37 games, including 16 career starts. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, he graduated in December 2014 with a degree in kinesiology.


As the season progresses, the Rimington Trophy committee will continue to watch all players listed below and will announce its finalists on December 7, 2015. The 2015 Mackey Semifinalists will be announced on November 16, 2015 with the announcement of finalists coming on November 24, 2015. The 2015 John Mackey recipient will be announced on December 9, 2015. Both awards will be presented live on December 10, 2015 as part of The Home Depot College Football Awards.


On Tuesday, junior quarterback Christian Hackenberg (Palmyra, Va.) and sophomore wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (Fredericksburg, Va.) were among the candidates for the Maxwell Award for the National Player of the Year, while senior defensive tackle Anthony Zettel (West Branch, Mich.) is a nominee for the Bednarik Award for the National Defensive Player of the Year.


The Nittany Lions open the 2015 campaign on the road against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 5 at 3:30 p.m.


Season, partial season and single game tickets for the 2015 campaign are on sale, with more than 3,600 new season tickets having been sold. To purchase tickets or for information on joining the Nittany Lion Club and purchasing new 2015 season tickets, as well as club seating in Beaver Stadium, fans can visit PSUnrivaled.com, call 1-800-NITTANY or visit the Bryce Jordan Center ticket office weekdays from 10 a.m-6 p.m.


-NITTANY LIONS-


Kristina Petersen
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Penn State University
101D Bryce Jordan Center
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-2497 (office)
814-883-4581 (cell)
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Date: Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 5:05 PM
Subject: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS July 20, 2015
To:


UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS – July 20, 2015
To read all the Blue Hens athletics news, visit www.bluehens.com
FOOTBALL: Delaware Football Announces $89 Alumni Season Ticket Special
NEWARK, Del. (July 20) -- Why wait until November to tailgate at a Blue Hens football game and relive the good ol’ days with your fellow UD alumni? UD alumni are able to purchase season tickets to root on the Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium this fall at a discounted rate of just $89. No additional donation is required for this special seating. FULL STORY

WOMEN'S TENNIS: Blue Hens Recognized by ITA for Academic Excellence
SKILLMAN, N.J. (July 20) – The University of Delaware women’s tennis team was recognized Friday by the ITA as an All-Academic Team while four Blue Hens were also honored for their hard work in the classroom during the 2014-15 season. FULL STORY

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Date: Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 3:50 PM
Subject: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS July 23, 2015
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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS – July 23, 2015
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ATHLETICS: Get Movin' with the Blue Hens at the Delaware State Fair Tuesday, July 28
HARRINGTON, Del. (July 23) -- Can't wait to see your favorite University of Delaware student-athletes in action this fall? I
f so, don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with Blue Hens student-athletes from football, volleyball, women’s soccer, field hockey, cross country/track & field, and men’s & women’s basketball on Tuesday, July 28, at the Delaware State Fair. FULL STORY

CROSS COUNTRY: Two Home Meets Highlight 2015 Delaware Cross Country Schedule
NEWARK, Del. (July 22) - The University of Delaware women’s cross country team announced its 2015 schedule Wednesday highlighted by the Blue Hens hosting two events this fall. Delaware will participate in nine meets this upcoming year, two of which will take place at their home course at White Clay Creek State Park. FULL STORY
FOOTBALL: Delaware Football Announces $89 Alumni Season Ticket Special
NEWARK, Del. (July 20) -- Why wait until November to tailgate at a Blue Hens football game and relive the good ol’ days with your fellow UD alumni? UD alumni are able to purchase season tickets to root on the Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium this fall at a discounted rate of just $89. No additional donation is required for this special seating. FULL STORY

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Date: Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Subject: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS July 27, 2015
To:


UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS – July 27, 2015
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MEN'S GOLF: Delaware Men’s Golfers To Compete in 12 Tournaments During 2015-16 Season
NEWARK, Del. (July 27) -- The University of Delaware men’s golf team will compete in 12 tournaments during the 2015-16 season as the Blue Hens announced their schedule on Monday. FULL STORY
FUTURE HENS CLUB: Registration Now Open for 2015-16 Future Hens Club
NEWARK, Del. (July 27) -- Open to all Blue Hens ages 12 and younger, the benefits for signing up for the Future Hens Club are endless. FULL STORY

ATHLETICS: Get Movin' with the Blue Hens at the Delaware State Fair Tuesday, July 28
HARRINGTON, Del. (July 27) -- Can't wait to see your favorite University of Delaware student-athletes in action this fall? I
f so, don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with Blue Hens student-athletes from football, volleyball, women’s soccer, field hockey, cross country/track & field, and men’s & women’s basketball on Tuesday, July 28, at the Delaware State Fair. FULL STORY
FOOTBALL: Delaware Football Announces $89 Alumni Season Ticket Special
NEWARK, Del. (July 27) -- Why wait until November to tailgate at a Blue Hens football game and relive the good ol’ days with your fellow UD alumni? UD alumni are able to purchase season tickets to root on the Blue Hens at Delaware Stadium this fall at a discounted rate of just $89. No additional donation is required for this special seating. FULL STORY

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Date: Sat, Aug 8, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Subject: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS August 8, 2015
To:


UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS NEWS – August 8, 2015
To read all the Blue Hens athletics news, visit www.bluehens.com
FOOTBALL: Energy Runs High on First Day of Delaware Football Training Camp
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 8) – The promising 2015 University of Delaware football campaign got off to a flying start Saturday afternoon as head coach Dave Brock put his young and talented squad through its paces under sunny skies on the first day of training camp at the UD Football Practice Fields. FULL STORY

FOOTBALL: Delaware Football Single Game Tickets, Discount Packages Now on Sale
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 8) -- Experience the excitement of University of Delaware football this fall by purchasingsingle game tickets that are on sale now online and in person at the Delaware Ticket Office. FULL STORY

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Date: Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Subject: Position Battles Heating Up in Second Week of Camp
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dustin@umd.edu)

August 18, 2015 Phone: 757-544-8393


Position Battles Heating Up in Second Week of Camp


COLLEGE PARK, Md. – With a pair of two-a-day practices and the first scrimmage of preseason camp behind them, the Maryland football team continues to amp things up in preparation for the start of the 2015 season.

The Terps concluded their 10th practice of preseason camp on Tuesday at the on-campus practice facility and position battles are starting to heat up.

“We are evaluating the guys and we’ll see where we are Saturday before the next scrimmage,” said head coach Randy Edsall. “I don’t want to make decisions too soon. I want the guys to decide who’s going to be out there. We are moving guys around and trying them in different positions. I have been impressed with the freshmen – I think they are a very good group and they are picking things up.”

Maryland’s offensive line is starting to round into form as senior’s Ryan Doyle and Andrew Zeller have locked down the guard spots. Junior Michael Dunn and redshirt freshman Damian Prince have looked great thus far in camp at the tackle positions.

“I like the way they’re moving,” explained Edsall. “I think some of them have put a little bit of weight on, but it hasn’t slowed them down. The one guy that is much improved is Ryan Doyle. I’ve seen some things out of him that I haven’t seen before. It’s about being consistent and getting the communication down and utilizing good technique. All those things are really starting to come together and I think they’ve done a really good job of communicating.”

The Terps have a great deal of depth at center as senior Evan Mulrooney and redshirt freshman Brendan Moore are locked in a battle for the starting spot.

“Brendan is running with the one’s right now and it’s just a matter of seeing if he can do the things that you need,” said Edsall. “You have to be able to knock people off the ball at center, make all the calls and be good with the snaps. It’s a good competition right now and I know that we have two guys that can play the position.”

Maryland will conduct its third two-a-day practice on Wednesday.

More from Coach Edsall:

On A.J. Hendy:

“A.J. has done well. That’s something that you would expect out of a guy that’s a fifth year player. He’s playing well right now. He’s playing with confidence. He’s doing all the things that we want him to do back there. He’s communicating well which is important for a safety. Now it’s his opportunity to step up and shine in that role. I like that he’s working hard each and every day and not taking anything for granted.”


On Damian Prince:


“The big thing with Damian is he has got to continue working on fundamentals and technique. If he does that, he’s really going to be good. But he’s just a redshirt freshman who has a tremendous about of ability and you can see him getting better. You can see him getting more comfortable. The biggest thing with him is just the speed of the game. He’s just got to react a little quicker to some things and be better with his hands. I like the way he’s coming along. He’s not going to be the finished product this year, but he’s working and he’s coachable and he’s giving everything he’s got right now.”


On the battle at the quarterback position:


“They’ve been good. Some guys have had their moments and done well. We are looking for that consistency. You’ll see Daxx [Garman] with the one’s today – Caleb [Rowe] had the one’s yesterday. Perry [Hills] had the one’s in the morning practice. We’ll do the same thing for the next three practices and hopefully by that time somebody will have separated themselves. We are just taking it one day at a time and one practice at a time.”

On Jefferson Ashiru:


“He’s doing well. He’s a guy that has experience playing. He’s a very knowledgeable football player. He understands the defense. I think he just needs to get comfortable with the terminology. I think he’s got that down and we’ll see him continue to do more. I think the more he practices and the more he takes reps, the better he will feel.”


On the tight end position:


“Derrick [Hayward] is getting better. We know what P.J. [Gallo] can do. Avery Edwards is a young guy that’s going to continue to get better and it’s just a matter of him trying to pick things up and learn everything. P.J. Gallo came in to see me today and he was offered a job with Goldman-Sachs, so this will be his last year with us because he’ll be taking a job up there next July and that’s great for him. He had a great internship with them this past summer and it’s great for him and great for the program.”


-Terps-

Dustin Semonavick

Assistant Athletics Director, Football Communications Intercollegiate Athletics|University of Maryland

Cell: 757.544.8393 | Office: 301.314.7065

 

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Date: Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Subject: UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS BREAKING NEWS August 19, 2015
To:


UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS BREAKING NEWS – August 19, 2015
To read all the Blue Hens athletics news, visit www.bluehens.com
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Delaware Women's Soccer Selects Market, Slark, Krause as 2015 Captains
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 19) -- University of Delaware women’s soccer head coach Scott Grzenda announced his team captains for the 2015 season Wednesday. FULL STORY

VOLLEYBALL: Delaware Volleyball Single Match Tickets, Youth Group Experiences Currently On Sale
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 19) -- Single match tickets for University of Delaware volleyball home matches for the 2015 season are currently on sale. FULL STORY
FOOTBALL: Future Hen Festival Set for September 12
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 18) -- Come one. Come all! All Future Hens Club (FHClub) members are invited to enjoy food, fun & games at the Future Hen Festival prior to the football game vs. Lafayette on Saturday, September 12 at 6 p.m. FULL STORY

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, Aug. 21
Women's Soccer at Loyola (Md.), 7 pm

Sunday, Aug. 23
Women's Soccer vs. Army West Point, 1 pm

Home Events in Bold

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August 20, 2015 Sean Ellenby • sellenby@umd.edu




White Named to FWAA 75th Anniversary All-America Team


DALLAS –University of Maryland all-time great Randy White has been named to the Football Writers’ Association of America (FWAA) 75th Anniversary All-America team.


The FWAA, which was founded in 1941, has picked an annual All-America team since the 1944 season, making it the second longest continuously selected team in major college football.


White, who starred for three seasons at Maryland from 1972-74, was named to the FWAA’s second team. In his senior year, he was awarded the Outland Trophy for the nation’s best interior lineman and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year.


White went on to play 14 seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, earning nine Pro Bowl selections and claiming co-Super Bowl MVP honors in 1978.


The FWAA’s first All-America team in 1944 included Army’s famous running back tandem of Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis and Georgia Tech’s Frank Broyles, who later became Arkansas’ legendary head football coach. Seven decades later, the 2014 team featured Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota of Oregon, Outland Trophy winner, offensive tackle Brandon Scherff of Iowa, and Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner, linebacker Scooby Wright III of Arizona.


“This was one of the most fun, yet most difficult exercises I’ve had in life – next to parallel parking, that is,” said FWAA 75th All-America Committee chairman Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman. “Truly, it was an exciting – if not impossible – task to find the best 75 college football players ever. Please save your hate mail, but feel free to weigh in and tell us how we messed up. And I’m sure we did, but no one should argue that it wasn’t a great idea to honor the best who have ever played the game. Let the debating begin.”


A nomination ballot with selected players from all FWAA All-America teams was sent to the entire membership this spring. The popular vote was then taken into consideration by a Blue Ribbon Committee of FWAA past presidents, current board members and officers. That committee put the finishing touches on selecting the 75-man team. In order for a player to be considered for the FWAA’s 75th team, he had to be on a previous FWAA All-America team.


The FWAA’s 25-man first team included Navy quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach, the only member from a military academy; the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner running back Archie Griffin of Ohio State; three-time FWAA All-America end Leon Hart of Notre Dame; and the only two-time Outland Trophy winner, center Dave Rimington of Nebraska. On the three 25-man teams, the Cornhuskers led all schools with six selections – including four on the first team – and four of their overall honorees are Outland Trophy winners. Ohio State and Pittsburgh each had five selections and Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas had four. Schools with three selections were Florida State, Georgia, Michigan and USC.


“Picking the FWAA’s 75th Anniversary teams was like taking a final exam with no wrong answers,” said 2015 FWAA President Lee Barfknecht of the Omaha World-Herald. “Even though some answers may be more ‘right’ than others, this will add to the colorful conversation about college football, honor those chosen, and help celebrate the game.’’


The quarterbacks of the top two teams are both Heisman Trophy winners: Staubach and Tim Tebow of Florida. Quarterback Tommie Frazier of Nebraska was selected to the third team after leading Nebraska to back-to-back national titles and finishing runner-up in the Heisman Trophy his senior season. All six of the running backs are Heisman Trophy winners: Griffin, Georgia’s Herschel Walker, Pittsburgh’s Tony Dorsett, Oklahoma State’s Barry Sanders, Auburn’s Bo Jackson and SMU’s Doak Walker. There are 16 Outland winners (selected since 1946) and five Bronko Nagurski Trophy winners (selected since 1993) on the three teams.


All eight decades in which the FWAA teams have been selected are represented on the 75-man team, starting in the 1940s with SMU’s Walker all the way through Alabama’s two-time All-America Barrett Jones, the 2011 Outland winner. In all, there are 56 members of the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame and 41 schools are represented on the three 25-man teams.


The FWAA has selected All-America Teams in different forms over the years. All the teams are online at allamericateam.com and footballwriters.com in the All-America section in the FWAA awards area.


“This was truly an enriching experience picking this team,” said FWAA Executive Director Steve Richardson. “It put our members in contact with the great players of the past and truly gave them a better snapshot of college football history. All of our All-Americans were great, but picking this team was like choosing between a filet mignon and a Kansas City strip.”


Founded in 1941, the Football Writers Association of America consists of 1,400 men and women who cover college football. The membership includes journalists, broadcasters and publicists, as well as key executives in all the areas that involve the game. The FWAA works to govern areas that include game-day operations, major awards and its annual All-America team.

Dustin Semonavick

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UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ATHLETICS BREAKING NEWS – August 20, 2015
To read all the Blue Hens athletics news, visit www.bluehens.com
FOOTBALL: CSM Selects Delaware’s Enderson, Woodson, Curtis Preseason All-Americans
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 20) -- University of Delaware standouts Eric Enderson, Ben Curtis, and Blaine Woodson have been selected to the College Sports Madness.com Football Preseason FCS All-American team. FULL STORY

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Delaware Releases 2015 Women’s Basketball Non-Conference Schedule
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 20) – The University of Delaware women’s basketball team announced its non-conference schedule Thursday and it will prove to be no walk in the park for the Blue Hens, as UD will travel for eight contests while hosting just three. FULL STORY
VOLLEYBALL: Chandler Bryant, Katie Hillman, Ariel Shonk Named Delaware Volleyball Captains
NEWARK, Del. (Aug. 20) -- Blue Hen seniors Chandler Bryant, Katie Hillman and Ariel Shonk have been named 2015 University of Delaware volleyball team captains, UD head coach Bonnie Kenny has announced. FULL STORY
WOMEN'S SOCCER: Delaware Soccer Opens Season Friday at Loyola; Hosts Army West Point Sunday
BALTIMORE (Aug. 20) -- The University of Delaware women’s soccer team will begin its promising 2015 regular season Friday when the Blue Hens travel south to take on host Loyola at 7 p.m. Just two days later they will play their home opener by hosting Army West Point Sunday at 1 p.m. Stuart & Suzanne Grant Stadium. FULL STORY

UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, Aug. 21
Women's Soccer at Loyola (Md.), 7 pm

Sunday, Aug. 23
Women's Soccer vs. Army West Point, 1 pm

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Date: Sat, Aug 22, 2015 at 1:38 PM
Subject: Terps Shine in Open Scrimmage
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August 22, 2015 Phone: 757-544-8393


Terps Shine in Open Scrimmage


COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Maryland football team held an open scrimmage on Saturday afternoon as part of Fan Appreciation Day at Byrd Stadium. After a nearly two hour scrimmage, the team signed autographs for fans on the field.

“The thing I liked about today is that we got 53 plays for the first group, 47 for the third group and 37 for the second group,” said Maryland head coach Randy Edsall. “We had 137 plays today and the guys ended up doing a lot of great things.”

Four quarterbacks saw action for the Terps as personnel rotated after each series. Junior Perry Hills threw a pair of touchdowns, while senior Daxx Garman threw for 135 yards and scored a rushing touchdown. Junior Caleb Rowe and freshman Gage Shaffer also saw action.

“We will go back and watch the film and evaluate them and decide our steps moving forward from there,” explained Edsall. “We will evaluate each of them based on all the practices and everything we’ve done from the first two weeks. We have charted and graded everything and we will base our decision off what we look for in a quarterback.”

Maryland’s ground game was led by senior Brandon Ross and freshman Ty Johnson. Ross ran for 80 yards on eight carries, while Johnson posted 52 yards on eight carries and scored a touchdown.

“What you saw out of Brandon (Ross) today is what he’s been doing all camp,” said Edsall. “I am very pleased about what I saw today. He has carried over what he has been doing the first two weeks to today. He’s been running very decisive and making great decisions. Brandon has had a really good camp and he has separated himself with the way he has performed.”

Junior wide receiver Lavern Jacobs and freshman tight end Avery Edwards each hauled in touchdown receptions.

Maryland will wrap up its preseason camp on Wednesday and then begin preparing for the season opener against Richmond, which is slated for Saturday, Sept. 5 at Byrd Stadium. Kickoff is set for 12 noon.

More from Coach Edsall:More on the quarterback selection process:


“We will look at how they handle the huddle, how they handle the scrimmage, their production and those things are predictive of how they were evaluated the first two weeks of camp. So again, we will evaluate it after today and see where we are. We told everybody it was a competition; if you tell kids that it’s a competition and then go back and evaluate it on paper and don’t go with what they are doing on the field that’s when you have credibility problems. If we tell them this is what we are looking for and we are going to make decisions off of these things then we have got to stick to that.”


On coaches’ decision to play younger players:


“I wanted to get a look at the younger guys today - I know what some of the older guys can do. I have to find depth and I have to find out where we are for some of the positions so I made a decision to say that I didn’t need to have certain guys in there today. I had to make sure that they are ready to go come Monday so I wanted to just give them a day off.”


On Avery Edwards:


“Avery is going to continue to get better the more repetitions that he gets. He’s going to do well. Seeing him today was a good thing; he’s a big target and that’s good for the quarterbacks. A guy like Avery, with that length and frame, it’s an advantage for the quarterbacks to throw to him.”


On defensive scheme:


“We limited what we could do today with those guys. We wanted to see what we could do just playing base and again we are still evaluating the players because I know what we are doing scheme wise. Plus, when you have an open scrimmage you don’t know who is here watching so we didn’t want to give away too many secrets. But Yannick Ngakoue, Jesse Aniebonam, Cavon Walker and all those guys have had a good camp. I was pleased with them and I have been pleased with them here in the preseason but we still have a lot of things to get done in the next two weeks.”




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Transcript from Coach Addazio's Weekly Press Conference
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Opening statement:

“[We’re] Excited and getting ready for that first game against Maine. It’s hard to believe the season is here. I was telling the guys today that the biggest thing you suffer from sometimes during the preseason camp mode which is like, ‘Okay, we have another day of practice today’ and the reality of it is that today is the Tuesday of Maine week. Even though it’s a Monday for us, it is a Tuesday. In camp, you get in this mode of another day, another practice. Well, that’s not the case anymore. It’s finite. It’s exciting. College football is here. You are starting to see it everywhere. There will be a couple games on Thursday. There was one on Saturday. So it’s an exciting time that we all love and we are fired up about it. We have had a good camp and it has been very productive. We have a long week to go. We are a work in progress. But when you have that, it’s exciting because you see the progress. You set frustrated sometimes because you see the process. Sometimes you may have a tendency to take a step forward, then a couple back, and all of a sudden three more for back. But it’s a journey, it’s exciting and it’s fun. The team has looked good at times. All three phases have looked good at different times. The goal is to get all three looking good at the same time and firing together, which is our goal.


“I also have to report an injury to you. Mike Giacone got hurt early in training camp which is season-ending for him. We will look forward to having Mike back here next year. It is a real tough loss for us and for him. He is a great kid and one of the truly great kids in our program who was looking forward to this season. We will miss him this season but we will be fine and he will be back and be able to redo that year. Obviously, our hearts go out to Mike. He has invested all that time and it is heartbreaking when those things happen. It is part of the game, an unfortunate part of the game, but we will look forward to seeing Mike back again. We’ve also sustained a couple of injuries [to] a couple of our freshman. Chris Garrison had surgery today and we will be without him for a couple of weeks, as is Ben Glines. A few of those things have hit us, which affects your depth a little bit. They were all exciting players that we will be without, one for the year, a couple for an extended period of time.”

On Injuries:

“(Chris Garrison) had a hand injury and had to get that fixed. He [and Ben Glines] will be out for an extended period of time, somewhere in that 6-8 week time frame. Mike Giacone will be out for the year with a lower leg injury. Mike will be able to come back for a fifth year. He didn’t redshirt. He has a fifth year. Tim [Joy] is out for a week to two weeks. He just tweaked his knee a little bit. It is not a serious thing at all. He will be back. He wasn’t on the two-deep because he is out. We try to have the two deep chart reflect who will be playing in the game”

On his impression of the freshmen:

“Several guys [have stood out]. Where do you start? You start on defense. I think the three interior linemen: Zach Allen, Wyatt Ray, and Ray Smith. Those guys are going to play a lot of football this year. They are talented guys without a doubt. In the back end, you have [William] Harris at safety Taj-[Amir Torres] at corner. Those are all guys that we feel you will see on the field. On offense, I think you could easily see Jeff Smith in the game. Mike Walker, we have moved from defense to offense. He is playing receiver right now. He is dynamic. Elijah Robinson, you are going to see on the field. Mike Walker and Elijah [Robinson] will help the receiving corps immediately. Those are all guys that you will see.”

 

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On the quarterback situation:

“I would say all those guys are battling. Each one of them has done some good things and they are all a snap away. I can’t tell you that there is a big divide between any of them, including Darius [Wade]. Obviously we have named Darius the starter; there is a little separation there, but not huge. John Fadule is a talented guy, too. I think that all those guys are in the mix. We moved Elijah [Robinson] out of that mix and put him in the wide receiver position, the ‘X’ position, and he looks fantastic. We are very excited about that. We were very excited about Ben Glines and [Chris] Garrison. Those two guys would have played for us right in game one. We are missing those guys. Brendan Nosovitch has done a good job for us. You will probably see him in the first game. He has done a nice job. I think you could see him in the game as well.”

On the starting offensive line group:

“I would say David Bowen at left. Jon Baker at either guard of center. Frank Taylor at either guard or center. Chris Lindstrom and Harris Williams at the other guard. And at tackle, Jimmy Cashman, James Hendren, and Sam Schmal will be there, as well. You are going to see a combination of those guys. The guards are Baker, Harris, Lindstrom. Frank Taylor can play some guard and Jimmy Cashman can play some guard. The guys I mentioned should be the ones you can see in the game. We wouldn’t move Chris [Lindstrom] because he is a freshman so we wouldn’t swing him around [to play other positions on O-line]. We could swing Harris easily, Frank Taylor, Jimmy Cashman easily. They have been doing it all camp. I think Frank Taylor and Jon Baker are the two centers. Austin Stevens is coming at that position. I really like his future at that position but he isn’t quite ready just yet. I like him. Chris Lindstrom will play. For a lineman, it is more critical when you can get a six month jump start and [that is why he is ahead of the other freshman].”

On Addazio’s attention to the O-Line, due to its youth:

“I have been down there a lot. To help, to evaluate and I think Justin [Frye] is one of the best offensive line coaches in the country. He played for me. I have coached him. He does exactly what I want the way I want it done. I have all the faith in the world in him, but there is a lot going on down there. There are a lot of mistakes and it’s hard for one set of eyes to handle the corrections with a young, inexperienced group like that. It needs constant care.”

On the importance of the O-Line gaining trust early in the Maine game

“It’s important. It’s these first games. We played Maine last year right after we beat USC and we couldn’t have played any worse. It was awful out there. We were fumbling it, throwing interceptions, bumbling around. These first games sometimes are not really great definers of anything. It’s more of a ‘Who cannot turn the ball over and can make a few big plays along the way.’ I think with us, we are going to be very careful to not put people in that position that in game one they should not be in. We are going to be careful with the ball and careful with what we are going to do. We are going to take care of the football and manage the first game and get everyone’s feet wet a little bit. There is a lot of working parts that haven’t been in that situation yet. We have more speed, more weapons, and more ability to launch the ball than we have had since I’ve been here. But, we have to be careful what we do with that ball right now, especially early. What would be perfect would be go out firing on all cylinders, you get a little confidence and you can get it around a little better. But sometimes in these first games, it doesn’t go that way. I really want to see us go out there, play hard, play clean, and what I mean by clean is not a lot of mistakes and take care of the football.”

On the young offensive line facing pressure:

“We face pressure every single day with our defense. That is all we see. We wouldn’t know what to do if we didn’t to be honest with you. That is the good news that we see it all the time. From every style, every front and every corner. It’s is not something we should feel worried about. I think there’s a fine line between developing confidence and in the big scheme of things, you will become a better team and a better offense when you learn how to handle all that. There is a fine line with confidence. It is much easier for a defense to throw a bunch of blitzes then for an offense to pick them up early. I think it will benefit us and when we play the game, it will be a much slower game. We see it from every front and from every corner of the field. We have seen more blitzes in preseason training camp then some teams will see in three years.”

On incorporating Mehdi Abdesmad into the defense:

“He’s looked good. He’s going to get his action. We need to play him into game shape but from what I’ve seen he’s been dominant in camp. I wouldn’t want to be blocking him. I can’t wait to see Mehdi play against a different team. He owns one-on-one pass blocks, destroying blockers. He’ll take one of our guys in camp and have him in the QB’s lap in a second, I want to see him get a real sack.”


On Harris Williams:

“Harris hasn’t taken a live snap in camp. There’s no point in letting someone fall on his legs or anything like that. He’s going to be playing his way into game shape, as well.”


On position battle between Mike Strizak and Ty Schwab

“Mike (Strizak) has been hurt most of camp, and Ty (Schwab) has done great. Ty has done a good job and we have just gotten Mike back in the last 3-4 days.”


On getting the QB group ready for the season

“You do everything you can to simulate game situations, but until you’re under the bright lights you can’t be sure of anything. I feel confident we’ve done everything situationally to get them all the reps they need to be prepared. But at the end of the day the decision is on the quarterback in the game. Game management is crucial, choosing who to throw to, whether to tuck it and run, punting is never the worst scenario either. Some teams can just go out there and let it rip. Our margin for error is much different. We need to be much more calculated in every aspect in order to be the team we want to be. We have a faster and more athletic team right now than we had the past two years, but with that comes inexperience, you can’t let that inexperience kill you.


Coming through that tunnel, year three, how is it going to feel?

I feel the same sense of urgency every year wherever I’ve been – high school, college, Florida, here. You’re totally invested in your program, invested in everything. I carry a lot of anxiety. You’re anxious about the unknowns, the things out of your control. You don’t know what you’re going to see. I love opening day because its opening day, but I don’t love it because you don’t entirely know what’s going to happen. It’s anyone’s guess. Especially when there’s a lot of inexperience.


On the secondary

“[They’re] Much more athletic, faster, talented. I like where we are on the back end a lot. We got some guys who can run, I’m very encouraged. Justin Simmons in particular should have his best year.”


On Bobby Swigert:“You will see him on the field. He’s had a pretty good camp. He’s ready to roll. We’ve managed him; we haven’t given him a ton of snaps. He’s one of those guys that is on one, off one, on one, off one. He’s a sure-handed guy. He’s made some really great catches. I’m excited to watch him play. He will play, especially on third down.”



On the first opponent Maine

“Maine has been one of the steadiest teams in FCS football. They’ve had some great seasons. They are well coached, well put together, tough, physical. They’ve got some really good players. They are a very fine team. We have a ton of respect for them. Put on the tape from last year. We had just beaten a top-10 overall team and we found ourselves down 7-0 to start the game. What’d we do? First snap of the game we fumble it. Same series we throw a pick. They are on scholarship, they practice all preseason too. It’ll be a really good contest and we have a lot of respect for them. That’s a god football team. Maine, New Hampshire – those are really good football teams. They can play with a lot of people. You can play weak FCS opponents. We’re not playing one here. This isn’t a weak FCS opponent. This is an excellent FCS opponent that has a history of winning big games.”

 

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NEW HEAD COACH KENNY CARTER LEADS HORNETS IN SEASON OPENER AT LIBERTY
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Wed, September 02, 2015
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2015 DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL — GAME 1
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY “HORNETS” (0-0)
VS. (#14/#15) LIBERTY UNIVERSITY “FLAMES” (0-0)
SAT., SEP. 5, 2015 (7 p.m.)
WILLIAMS STADIUM (19,200) - LYNCHBURG, VA.

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THE GAME
Delaware State kicks off the 2015 season at nationally-ranked Liberty in the renewal of a series that dates back more than 30 years. The contest also marks the heading coaching debut of Delaware State’s Kenny Carter, who was an assistant at some of the nation’s top FBS programs before accepting the job with the Hornets last January. Carter inherits a program that lost its last five games to finish the 2014 season with a 2-10 overall record and 2-6 mark in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (10th place). The Hornets will be led at quarterback by Esayah Obado (r-jr.), who was projected to be the 2014 starter before suffering a lower back injury during preseason camp that forced him to miss the entire season. Obado has played in just four games, each as a redshirt freshman, in his collegiate career. The Hornet offense returns its top running back (senior Jamaal Jackson) from last season, four of five offensive line starters; and three veteran receivers. On the defense, safety Terrick Colston (sr.) and lineman Gabe Sherrod (jr,) are the standout players. Colston is a 2015 Preseason All-MEAC First Team selection, while Sherrod is a third team pick. Delaware State has been picked to finish 10th (out of 11 teams) in the 2015 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference race, in a poll of league head coaches and sports information directors.

Liberty has high hopes for the 2015 season after posting a 9-5 overall record (4-1 Big South) and reaching the second round of the FCS playoffs last season. The veteran Flames enter the season ranked 14th in the FCS Coaches poll; and 15th in the STATS LLC (formerly Sports Network) Top 25 poll. Liberty is led on offense by four Preseason All-Big South First Team players, highlighted by running back D.J. Abnar (r-sr.), who rushed for 1,289 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Wide receiver Darrin Peterson (sr.), a 2014 FCS Second Team All-America, had a school-record 85 catches for 1,379 yards and 12 touchdowns a year ago. Offensive linemen Jonathan Burgess (sr.) and Max Sommer (r-sr.) are also Preseason All-Big South First Team picks. Liberty defensive lineman Chima Uzowihe (sr.) is a preseason all-conference selection, along with placekicker John Lunsford (sr.) and punter Trey Turner (r-so.). Liberty is second to Coastal Carolina in the 2015 preseason poll of Big South Conference teams.

THE SERIES (Liberty leads 9-5)
The Hornets and Flames are meeting for first time since 2001, and for the 15th time in a series that began in 1982. The teams met each year from 1990 to ‘98 (nine games). Liberty has won five of the last six meetings (1995-to-1998; 2001). Delaware State won three straight against the Flames (1982-83; ’90) to open up a 3-1 lead early in the series. The Hornets are 3-3 on the road against Liberty.

Among the memorable moments in Delaware State’s series against Liberty:

In 1990, the Hornets overcame a 37-9 fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Flames 38-37 in Lynchburg, Va. Delaware State recovered an onsides kick in the final minute and Matt Stehman kicked a 45-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to play to complete the improbable 29-point fourth quarter comeback, the largest in NCAA Div. I-AA (now FCS) history at the time. Liberty, ranked 13th in I-AA prior to the game, was led by former Cleveland Browns head coach Sam Rutigliano at the time.

In 2001, Delaware State and Liberty squared off in an emotional contest in Lynchburg, Va., after each team, along with the rest of college football, postponed play the previous Saturday in memory of the victims of the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. Liberty won the contest 34-7. Players and coaches from each team gathered for prayer at midfield following the game.

In 1984, fullback Gene Lake rushed for a school-record 336 yards to lead the Hornets to a 34-11 victory over then-Liberty Baptist in Dover, Del.;

In 2000, Darnerian McCants set a school record with five touchdown catches in the
Hornets’ 42-25 win over the Flames at DSU’s Alumni Stadium.






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Likely Stars in 50-21 Win Over RichmondJunior Will Likely sets Big Ten record with 233 punt return yards


COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) -- William Likely set a Big Ten record with 233 yards in punt returns, Brandon Ross ran for career-high 150 yards and one touchdown as Maryland rolled to a season-opening 50-21 victory over Richmond on Saturday.

Perry Hills threw two touchdown passes for the Terrapins, who scored 37 straight points after falling behind 14-13 in the second quarter.“I thought everyone contributed today, offense, defense and special teams” said Maryland head coach Randy Edsall. “It was a really good win for us…I thought we came out and made a good first impression. There are things that we have to continue to get better at and we will.”

Likely returned eight punts, including a 67-yarder for a touchdown that made it 43-14 with 10:30 remaining. He had another return of 47 yards.

The 5-foot-7 junior also had two kickoff returns for 63 yards, giving him 296 yards in kick returns for the afternoon.“I don’t know if there are enough superlatives to use in regards to Will Likely,” said Edsall. “Our guys know we have a weapon back there and if they do their job he’s got a chance to score. The effort on getting the ball into the end zone, I just felt so good for him because of the effort that he gives and he played well defensively.”

Ross averaged 8.3 yards per carry and put Maryland up 29-14 with a 21-yard TD run early in the third quarter. He eclipsed his previous career high of 149 yards before the quarter ended.

Making his first start since 2012, Hills completed 12 of 21 passes for 138 yards and an interception. The junior wasn't exceptionally sharp, but he didn't have to be because the Terrapins totaled 341 yards on the ground.

Richmond's Kyle Lauletta went 18 for 30 for 220x yards. The Spiders mustered only 56 yards rushing, and Lauletta was sacked four times.

After Maryland took a quick 10-0 lead, Richmond went ahead 14-13 on a 4-yard run by Lauletta with 10:35 left in the second quarter.

Hills then directed a 12-play drive that produced a field goal by Brad Craddock, and a 37-yard touchdown catch by Malcolm Culmer made it 22-14 at halftime.

Ross scored the only touchdown of the third quarter, and a 1-yard touchdown run by Wes Brown made it 36-14.

Maryland then forced a punt, and Likely weaved his way through the Richmond defense before getting to the left sideline and diving into the end zone.

His 233-yard performance on punt returns broke the record set by Nile Kinnick of Iowa in 1939.

With the victory, Maryland improved to 5-0 in openers under coach Randy Edsall. The Terrapins have won six straight season openers and 11 of 12.




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Subject: Article: HORNETS FALL TO NATIONALLY-RANKED LIBERTY IN SEASON OPENER
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Delaware State University

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HORNETS FALL TO NATIONALLY-RANKED LIBERTY IN SEASON OPENER

Courtesy DSU Athletic Media Relations
Sun, September 06, 2015
Lynchburg, Va. (Sep. 5, 2015) --- Delaware State opened a new football era with a frustrating 32-13 loss to nationally-ranked Liberty before an enthusiastic crowd 18,803 in the season opener for both teams at Williams Stadium this evening. The contest against the FCS No. 15 Flames marked the debut of new Hornet head coach Kenny Carter, who saw hopeful signs in the loss.

“I am so proud of the way our guys competed throughout the game,” Carter said. “For the most part, I thought we got a solid effort by our defense and the offense made some big plays, but our kicking game was disappointing, giving Liberty good starting position on too many possessions.”

Desmond Rice rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns and Darrin Peterson had eight catches for 83 yards and two scores to lead Liberty’s 417-yard attack. Quarterback Josh Woodrum completed 19-of-32 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns for the Flames.

Delaware State quarterback Esayah Obado connected on 16-of-27 passes for 227 yards but was intercepted twice in his first game since 2013. Obado was sacked five times in the contest, including one that resulted in a safety.

“Esayah played quite well, especially considering the pressure he was under from a veteran Liberty defense,” said Carter. “He made some great throws downfield and was able to make plays in pressure situations.”

Liberty took advantage of good field position after a short DSU punt to open the scoring. Five plays after an 18-yard punt by Jeremiah McGeough gave Liberty the ball at its 46 yard, Josh Woodrum connected with Darrin Peterson on a 26-yard touchdown pass for the game’s first score. John Lunsford’s extra point kick gave the Flames a 7-0 lead with 7:17 left in the opening quarter.

A Delaware State turnover led to Liberty’s second touchdown. The Hornets’ second possession ended when Wesley Scott intercepted Esayah Obado pass at the DSU 32 yard line. Three plays later, Rice scored a 23 yard run around the right end to give the Flames a two-touchdown lead. The extra point kick by Lunsford stretched Liberty’s lead to 14-0 with 4:53 remaining in the first quarter.

The Hornets got on the board and back into the game with a well-executed eight-play, 75-yard drive midway through the second quarter. The three-minute-27-second march was highlighted by a long pass play and a gutsy fourth down call by Carter to keep the possession alive.

The Hornets were facing a fourth-and-one at the DSU 34 when Obado connected with Malik Golson on an 11-yard pass to the 45. On the next play, Obado found Aris Scott downfield for a 47-yard pass to the Liberty 8. On third-and-goal from the two, Obado rushed up the middle for a touchdown to complete the drive. The Hornets attempted a two-point play after the score, but Obado was stopped short of the endzone on a rush attempt to keep Liberty’s lead at 14-6.

The DSU defense forced Liberty into a three-and-out on the next possession, but the Hornets couldn’t take advantage. Obado was sacked on the first play of the Hornets’ next possession and the Flames forced a punt from the DSU six yard line.

Starting from its 38 on the next possession, Liberty drove 27 yards on seven plays to the DSU 35. Lunsford capped off the drive with a 52-yard field goal to give the Flames a 17-6 lead with 2:56 left in the second quarter.

On the ensuing Hornet possession, Obado was sacked by Liberty linebacker Nick Newman in the endzone for a safety to give the Flames a 19-6 with 1:56 to go before halftime.

After Liberty regained the ball on a free kick, the Flames drove 46 yards to the DSU nine, but Kevin Jocelyn intercepted a tipped pass by Woodrum to keep the Hornets in the game.

Woodrum and Peterson connected for their second touchdown of the game on a six-yard pass to cap off a seven-play 51-yard drive, giving Liberty a 25-6 lead with 8:15 remaining in the third quarter.

The Hornets answered on the ensuing possession, marching 76 yards on seven plays for their second touchdown of the game. Jamaal Jackson capped off the two-minute-35 second drive with a two-yard touchdown run. Obado connected on each of his three passes for 49 yards, including a 27-yard strike to Malik Golson and a 15-yard connection with Kamal Abrams, during the drive. The extra point kick by Wisdom Nzidee cut Liberty’s lead to 25-13 with 5:32 left in the third quarter.

Rice scored his second touchdown of the game on a six-yard run to begin the fourth quarter to give the Flames a 32-13 lead.

Later in the quarter, the Hornets drove to the Liberty 23. On second down from the 23, Obado appeared to rush for a touchdown, but the play was called back due to a holding penalty at the two yard line. The drive ended when Chris Turner intercepted an Obado pass at the Liberty one yard line.

The Hornets collected 227 total yards, but only 42 on 25 rushing attempts. DSU lost 27 rushing yards on the five Liberty sacks.

Golson had seven receptions for 74 yards, each a DSU high. Abrams hauled in three passes for 51 yards in his Hornet debut. A former Dover High School star, Abrams played three seasons at Connecticut before transferring to Delaware State. Jackson had three catches for 44 yards and a team-high 31 yards rushing on 15 carries.

DSU linebacker Malik Harris led all players with 12 tackles, including six solo stops. Jocelyn had 11 tackles (five unassisted) to go along with the interception.

Defensive end Gabe Sherrod recorded seven tackles, including 3.5 behind the line of scrimmage, a sack and a blocked field goal attempt.

The Hornets return to action next Saturday (Sep. 12) at FBS Kent State. Game time is 3 p.m. in Kent, OH. DSU will play its home opener on Sep. 19 against Chowan. Kickoff is 2 p.m. at Alumni Stadium.



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