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GAME PREVIEW:Blue Hens Open Promising 2015 Season; Host

Pioneer League Power Jacksonville for Delaware Day

NEWARK, Del. -- Another season of University of Delaware football gets underway this week as the Blue Hens play host toJacksonville (Fla.) University for Delaware Day here at Delaware Stadium.

Delaware is coming off a 6-6 mark from a year ago while Jacksonville posted a record of 9-2 and tied for the Pioneer Leaguetitle with a 7-1 record before withdrawing from the league title and an NCAA Tournament berth due to financial aid complianceissues.

Both teams earned votes in the August preseason STATS Top 25 poll with the Dolphins garnering 16 votes and Delaware 14from among the 147 selectors.

Delaware, aiming for its first NCAA appearance since 2010, was picked No. 6 in the Colonial Athletic Association preseasonCoaches Poll. The Dolphins, who won Pioneer League titles in 2008 and 2010, would have been a lock for the preseason PioneerLeague No. 1 Coaches pick but are ineligible this year after the school was hit with a one-year postseason ban for financial aidimproprieties in July.

2015 RECORDSDelaware: 0-0, 0-0 Colonial Athletic Association / Jacksonville (Fla.): 0-0, 0-0 Pioneer League

2014 RECORDSDelaware: 6-6 (4-4, CAA/5th Place) / Jacksonville (Fla.): 9-2 (7-1 Patriot League/1st Place)

NATIONAL RANKINGSDelaware: Earned votes in STATS Preseason Poll / Jacksonville (Fla.): Earned votes in STATS Preseason Poll

HEAD COACHES

DELAWARE:Dave Brock (Salisbury State ‘94) - 13-11 (.542) all-time at Delaware and overall (3rd season)...8-8 (.500) inColonial Athletic Association play...9-5 (.643) at Delaware Stadium...1-0 all-time vs. Jacksonville (1-0 at DelawareStadium)...22nd head coach in Delaware football history...native of Moorestown, N.J. and a veteran of 24 colle-giate seasons as an assistant coach...came to Delaware after serving one season as the offensive coordinator andquarterbacks coach under coach Kyle Flood at Rutgers where team posted a 9-4 record, won a share of the Big Easttitle, and advanced to the Russell Athletic Bowl in 2012...also coached at Boston College, Kansas State, North

Carolina, Temple, Hofstra, Salisbury State, and Western Connecticut State...played linebacker at Ferrum (Va.) College before earn-ing degree from Salisbury (Md.) State University in 1994...he and wife, Karen, have five children - Henry, William, Richard, Kate,and Maggie.

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#rv DELAWARE “Blue Hens” (0-0) vs. #rv JACKSONVILLE (Fla.) “Dolphins” (0-0)

Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 • 7 p.m. • Raymond Field at Delaware Stadium • Newark, Del.Delaware Day

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GAME DAY MULTIMEDIATELEVISION - NoneRADIO - Blue Hen Radio Network (WDSD 94.7 FM):Scott Klatzkin (play-by-play), Matt Janus (analyst),Michael Atunrase (sideline), James Taylor (engineer)Live Stream: http://www.iheart.com/live/461/Delaware Student Radio Network (WVUD 91.3FM): www.wvud.org (Greg Beran - play-by-play)LIVE STATS: www.delaware.statbroadcast.comLIVE VIDEO: www.bluehens.com/liveEvents/liveEvents.dbml?SPID=110401&db_oem_id=29100

DELAWARE ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONSScott SelheimerOffice: 302-831-8007 Cell: 302-562-5129Email: [email protected] Website: www.bluehens.comDelaware Stadium Press Box: 302-831-6199

JACKSONVILLE ATHLETICS MEDIA RELATIONSNolan AlexanderOffice: 904-256-7444 Cell: 770-713-3071Email: [email protected]: www.judolphins.com

2015 DELAWARE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE(0-0, 0-0 Colonial Athletic Association)

SEPTEMBER4 #rv Jacksonville (Delaware Day) ......7 p.m.

12 Lafayette (High School Band Day) ....6 p.m.19 at *Villanova ......................12 noon (TV/CSN)26 at North Carolina ......................................tba

OCTOBER3 *William & Mary (Hall of Fame Weekend/

Youth Day) ..................7:30 p.m. (TV/NBCSN)10 at *Rhode Island ..............................12 noon24 *New Hampshire (Parents & Family

Weekend) ......................................3:30 p.m.31 at *Towson ..........................................4 p.m.

NOVEMBER7 *Albany (Homecoming) ..................12 noon

14 *James Madison (Be A Hero Day/Youth Cheer Day) ............3:30 p.m. (TV/CSN)

21 at *Elon ............................................12 noon

*=Colonial Athletic Association Game #=TSN Top 25

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GAME #1 • DELAWARE FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES

JACKSONVILLE (FLA.):Kerwin Bell (Florida ‘87) - Enters his ninth season at the helm of the Dolphins...owns a record of 57-33 (.633) in eight seasons atJU, including a record of 46-17 in Pioneer League action...led Jacksonville to Pioneer League titles in 2008, 2010, and 2014...for-mer walk-on quarterback at Florida who eventually was a Southeastern Conference standout and Heisman Trophycandidate...rewrote the Florida passing record book and was the all-time leader in passing yards in the SEC...played briefly in theNFL and the Canadian Football League.

DELAWARE-JACKSONVILLE SERIESDelaware and Jacksonville meet for just the second time this week and for the first time since the Blue Hens posted a 51-35

victory in the 2013 season opener at Delaware Stadium on Aug. 29. The Blue Hens scored 24 unanswered points to overcome an early two-touchdown deficit and cruised to the victory in the col-

lege head coaching debut for Dave Brock. Brock saw his team start out rocky but finish strong as the Blue Hens won their homeopener for the ninth straight season. Delaware’s aggressive attack piled up a whopping 611 yards of total offense - the highest fora UD team since 2000 - while the defense held the Dolphins to just 224 total yards and negative 37 yards rushing, the third lowesttotal allowed in UD annals. Jacksonville, which jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, scored three of its touchdowns eitherdirectly off turnovers or from short distances.

Delaware quarterback Trent Hurley threw for 238 yards and a touchdown while running back Andrew Pierce piled up 101yards and a score and running back Julian Laing added 97 yards and two rushing touchdowns.

Jacksonville saw quarterback Kade Bell hit on 18 of 34 passes for 261 and four touchdowns, including two scoring throws totight end Andy Robustelli.

LAST YEAR FOR DELAWAREDelaware posted a 6-6 mark during the 2014 season, the second under head coach Dave Brock, with the Hens placing fifth

in the CAA standings with a 4-4 slate. Among the Blue Hens victories were a 30-23 overtime triumph over eventual NCAA Tournamentqualifier James Madison on the road in October and a late-season 31-28 road victory at Albany. Delaware lost three games by atouchdown or less, including a 35-28 setback to #6 ranked Villanova in the season finale at Delaware Stadium when the Wildcatsscored in the final minute to clinch the victory.

LAST YEAR FOR JACKSONVILLEJacksonville posted an impressive 9-2 record during the 2014 campaign under head coach Kerwin Bell, including a 7-1 mark

in Pioneer League play. The 7-1 record would have been good enough to claim a share of the PFL title and an NCAA FCS Tournamentberth, however, Jacksonville withdrew from contention. The Dolphins won seven straight games at one point in the season and scored30 or more points eight times, good enough to rank 18th nationally in the FCS in scoring at 35.4 points per game and No. 6 nation-ally in total offense with 499.9 total yards per game.

DELAWARE DAYThe University of Delaware will celebrate its annual Delaware Day festivities during this evening’s season opener. State employ-

ees and educators have been invited through various offers to be a part of a day celebrating all things Delaware. The Blue Hen foot-ball roster features 21 state residents - nearly 25 percent of the squad. In addition, the Hens will continue their tradition of wear-ing a patch with the outline of the state on the uniforms of all 21 athletics teams and the state outline graces the midfield turf atDelaware Stadium and the Delaware football practice field as well as center court at the Bob Carpenter Center. The football team willcontinue to enter the playing field waving both the U.S. and State of Delaware flags at each home and away game this season. ADelaware resident will continue to wave the state flag for each game. Those players will be announced each week by head coachDave Brock at the Blue Hen Touchdown Club lunch.

2015 SEASON HOME GAME PROMOTIONSPlenty of great events and promotions are on tap this season at Delaware Stadium beginning with this week’s annual Delaware

Day celebration. Delaware welcomes fans for High School Band Day and Faith and Family Day on Sept. 12 vs. Lafayette; Youth Day,Class of 2019 Friends and Family Day, Twirler Day, and Hall of Fame Weekend on Oct. 3 vs. William & Mary; UD Parents and Family

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THE DELAWARE FOOTBALL TRADITION

6 National Titles (1948, 1963, 1971, 1972, 1979, 2003) • 22 NCAA Tournament Appearances • 4 NCAA National Runner-Up Finishes •

20 Lambert Cups • 12 ECAC Team of the Years • 18 Conference Championships

2015 STATS MEDIA POLL (Preseason)1. North Dakota State (0-1) ..3671 (144 1st Place) 2. Illinois State (0-0) ..............................3423 (3) 3. Sam Houston State (0-0) ..........................3264 4. Villanova (0-0) ......................................3249 5. Coastal Carolina (0-0) ..............................2900 6. Eastern Washington (0-0) ..........................2830 7. Jacksonville State (0-0) ............................2705 8. Chattanooga (0-0) ....................................2590 9. New Hampshire (0-0) ..........................2570 10. Northern Iowa (0-0) ................................2212 11. Montana State (0-0) ................................2038 12. James Madison (0-0) ............................1766 13. Montana (1-0) ..........................................1710 14. Youngstown State (0-0) ............................1662 15. Liberty (0-0) ............................................1623 16. South Dakota State (0-0) ..........................1390 17. Eastern Kentucky (0-0) ............................1073 18. Richmond (0-0) ......................................1016 19. Southeastern Louisiana (0-0) ......................791 20. Fordham (0-0) ............................................663 21. Indiana State (0-0) ....................................635 22. Idaho State (0-0) ........................................627 23. Harvard (0-0) ............................................620 24. Stephen F. Austin (0-0) ................................554 25. McNeese State (0-0) ..................................440 Others CAA team receiving votes: William & Mary(225), Delaware (14), Towson (8), Maine (2)

2015 FCS COACHES POLL (Preseason)1. North Dakota State ................600 (24 1st Place)2. Illinois State ....................................................5513. Villanova ......................................................5124. Sam Houston State ..........................................5115. Coastal Carolina ..............................................5026. Eastern Washington ........................................4817. New Hampshire ..........................................4458. Chattanooga....................................................4099. Jacksonville State ............................................39610. Northern Iowa ..................................................8111. Montana State ................................................29612. Montana ........................................................27813. James Madison............................................27214. Liberty ............................................................25615. South Dakota State..........................................21516. Youngstown State ............................................20517. Eastern Kentucky ............................................17118. Richmond ......................................................17019. Southeastern Louisiana....................................16420. Indiana State ..................................................10621. Fordham ........................................................10322. Harvard ............................................................9923. McNeese State ..................................................9124. Idaho State ......................................................8225. Eastern Illinois ..................................................73

Others CAA teams: William & Mary (43), Maine (9),Towson (5)

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THE BROCK FILEHometown: Moorestown, N.J.Alma Mater: Salisbury (Md.) State, 1994Birthdate: June 5, 1967 Wife: KarenChildren: Henry, William, Richard, Kate, Maggie

AT DELAWARE • HEAD COACHOverall Record: 13-11 (.542)

Home: 9-5 (.643) / Away: 4-6 (.400)CAA: 8-8 (.500)

Home: 4-4 (.500) / Away: 4-4 (.500)Non-League: 5-3 (.625)

Home: 5-1 (.833) / Away: 0-2 (.000)vs. Top 25: 2-5 vs. Top 10: 1-2vs. FCS: 13-9 vs. FBS: 0-2Lead/T at Half: 9-4 Trail at Half: 4-7Lead/T into 4thQ: 11- Trail into 4thQ: 2-8Overtime Games: 1-0400+ Off. Yds.: 9-2 - 400 Off. Yds.: 4-9400+ Def. Yds.: 4-8 - 400 Def. Yds.: 9-3

COACHING CAREER2013-Present - Delaware (head coach)2012 - Rutgers (offensive coordinator (wide receivers)2009-11 - Boston College (tight ends)2008 - Kansas State (offensive coordinator/tight ends)2007 - Kansas State (wide receivers)2006 - North Carolina (asstistant HC/recruiting coord.)2005 - North Carolina (wide receivers)2002-04 - Temple (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)2002 - Hofstra (associate HC/offensive coordinator)2000-01 - Hofstra (offensive coordinator/wide receivers)1997-99 - Hofstra (recruiting coordinator/wide receivers)1995 - Hofstra (running backs)1994 - Salisbury State (recruiting coordinator/def. backs)1991-93 – Western Connecticut State (recruiting coordi-nator/defensive backs)1988-90 – Salisbury State (assistant coach)Playing CareerPlayed linebacker at Ferrum College


HEAD COACH

DAVE BROCKA new era of Blue Hen football

began at the University of Delawarein 2013 led by Dave Brock.

Brock, a native of Moorestown,N.J. and a veteran of 22 collegiateseasons as an assistant coach,

became just the fifth head coach of the Blue Hens since 1940.The University has produced six national championships,

five national runner-up finishes, 20 NCAA Tournament appear-ances, 20 Lambert Cup trophies, three College Football Hall ofFame head coaches, and numerous All-Americans and NationalFootball League players during that time.

Highlighted by an exciting offensive attack and formida-ble special teams play, the Blue Hens found success in Brock’srookie campaign in 2013 as Delaware produced an overallrecord of 7-5 and earned a fifth place finish with a 4-4 markin the rugged Colonial Athletic Association. Delaware earnedvotes in The Sports Network Media Top 25 Poll every weekduring the season, peaking at the No. 15 spot on Nov. 4.

Delaware jumped out to a 7-2 start that included big vic-tories over No. 14 James Madison on Sept. 28 and a thrilling32-31 last minute triumph over eventual NCAA FCS nationalrunner-up Towson on Nov. 2. Two of Blue Hens’ five lossescame by just three points or less and the squad was an impres-sive 5-2 at Delaware Stadium.

A total of nine Blue Hen players received All-CAA noticeled by defensive tackle Zach Kerr, who earned All-Americannotice and an invitation to the East-West Shrine All-Star Gameand the National Football League Scouting Combine.

Kerr (Indianapolis Colts) was one of three Blue Hens tosign NFL free agent contracts following the season, joiningdefensive back Travis Hawkins (New England Patriots) andoffensive tackle Erle Ladson (Oakland Raiders).

Delaware scored 30 or more points eight times andranked No. 2 in the CAA in scoring offense (31.2 points pergame) and No. 3 in passing offense (240.0 yards per game).On special teams, the Hens led the CAA in net punting, blockedpunts for and against, and punt returns.

The Blue Hens posted a record of 6-6 in 2014, includinga 30-23 overtime win at James Madison and a 31-28 victoryat Albany. James Madison later advanced to the NCAATournament. The Hens fell just short of a major upset in theseason finale, falling to No. 6 ranked Villanova 35-28 in thefinal minutes of play.

Delaware was led by a pair of All-Americans in tight endNick Boyle and punter Eric Enderson along with first team All-CAA wide receiver Michael Johnson. Boyle, one of the nation'stop tight ends, played in the prestigious Senior Bowl and wasselected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by Baltimore inMay. Enderson led the CAA and ranked No. 4 in the NCAA inpunting average (44.9 yards per punt).

Brock, 48, came to Delaware after serving one season asthe offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under coachKyle Flood at Rutgers University.

In 2012, Rutgers posted a 9-4 record, won a share of the

Big East title, and advance to the Russell Athletic Bowl. Prior toRutgers, Brock coached at Boston College, Kansas State, NorthCarolina, Temple, Hofstra, Salisbury State, and WesternConnecticut State.

“When we started this search process to begin a newchapter in our football history, we received tremendous inter-est from around the country,” said UD Director of Athletics EricZiady. “The interest speaks so highly of our University and ofour football program’s rich tradition. In the end, it was clearthat Dave Brock has the character, the experience, the passion,the recruiting skills, and the leadership qualities that willenable him to lead our program to championships on the fieldand success off the field.”

“The opportunity to coach at a place with such a storiedtradition, in the footprint of where I grew up and where I havecoached most of my life, is an honor for my family and I amhumbled by the opportunity,” said Brock. “The University ofDelaware represents excellence in academics and athletics andI want to thank Eric [Ziady] for inviting me into the family.”

The New Jersey native’s coaching career includes stops atNorth Carolina, Temple, Hofstra, Kansas State and BostonCollege. He has been an offensive coordinator for seven ofthose seasons and has mentored many NFL standouts, includ-ing Hakeem Nicks (Indianapolis Colts), Jordy Nelson (GreenBay Packers), and Marques Colston (New Orleans Saints).

At Boston College, eespite being picked to finish last inthe ACC's Atlantic Division in preseason media voting, the2009 Eagles finished with an 8-5 record and came within onewin of playing in a third consecutive ACC Championship Game.

Brock spent the 2008 season as Kansas State's offensivecoordinator and wide receivers coach after coaching the wide-outs in 2007. Kansas State ranked 18th nationally in passing(269.6) and 19th in scoring offense (34.9).

As offensive coordinator at Kansas State, Brock spear-headed a Wildcat offense that produced the 2008 Big 12Offensive Newcomer of the Year in wide receiver BrandonBanks and Kansas State's most prolific passer in school historyin quarterback Josh Freeman.

Banks set a Wildcat junior record with 67 receptions and1,049 yards while Freeman became Kansas State's careerleader in numerous passing categories in 2008.

In 2007, Brock tutored Kansas State's Jordy Nelson, whowas a consensus All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, aswell as Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year Deon Murphy.Nelson, who became the Wildcats' first-ever offensive consen-sus All-American, ranked second in the nation in receptions(10.2) and receiving yards per game (133.8) en route to set-ting 11 Kansas State receiving records.

Kansas State, which set school records for passing yards,completions and attempts in a season, also ranked 20thnationally in passing offense (285.4) and 21st in scoringoffense (35.2).

The Wildcats finished the season with a 3,000-yard pass-er, a 1,600-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard rusher for the firsttime in school history.

He played linebacker at Ferrum (Va.) College beforeearning a bachelor of science degree in political science fromSalisbury (Md.) State University in 1994.

DELAWARE FOOTBALL ON THE RADIO

All University of Delaware football games, home and away, will once again be broadcast live on WDSD 94.7 FM and onthe UD student station WVUD 91.3 FM. The 2015 season marks the 17th year of Delaware football’s association with WDSDand iHeart Radio. WDSD, the only station with statewide coverage in Delaware, will once again serve as the flagship stationfor Blue Hen football with coverage throughout Delaware and parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Games canalso be heard on the internet at www.iheart.com/live/461. Scott Klatzkin, a Delaware graduate, will serve in his fourth yearas play by play announcer. Also part of the on-air broadcast team will be color commentator Matt Janus; sideline reporter,former UD defensive lineman Michael Atunrase; and engineer James Taylor. Klatzkin will serve as co-host of the hour-long

Dave Brock Show each Wednesday during the season at 7 p.m. The first showwill be broadcast on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and then follow each Wednesday nightduring the season. The broadcast will be live at Klondike Kate’s Restaurant inNewark and will also be available on the web. WVUD 91.3 will also broadcastall Delaware games in 2015 with Greg Beran calling the action. Games can alsobe heard on the internet at www.wvud.org.

Weekend on Oct. 24 vs. New Hampshire; Homecoming Weekend and Military and First Responder Appreciation Day on Nov. 7vs. Albany; and Be A Hero Day, Youth Cheer Day, and Salute to Scouts Day for the home season finale Nov. 14 vs. JamesMadison.

For tickets, visit the UD Ticket Office at the Bob Carpenter Center, call 302-831-2257, or check us out online at www.blue-hens.com and clicking on “Tickets” at the top of the page. Great single game and multiple game packages are available.

BLUE HEN FRIDAYSBlue Hen fans won’t want to miss Blue Hen Fridays this fall. The UD campus will once again be rocking with spirit, excite-

ment, and Blue Hen pride as the popular celebrations return. On the Friday before each home game this season, UD cheerlead-ers, dance team members, and mascots will take over an area on campus and provide students, faculty, staff, and fans giveawaysand gameday information while providing plenty of spirit and excitement with cheers and stunts and photo opportunities with theHen Hype crew. All University of Delaware students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear Delaware blue and yellow all dayeach Friday in support of the Blue Hens.

DELAWARE TEAMING WITH SUNDAY BREAKFAST MISSION FOR FOOD DRIVE FRIDAYThe University of Delaware football program and the Sunday Breakfast Mission in Wilmington have forged a strong bond

over the last few years as numerous Blue Hen student-athletes have volunteered their time to serve meals to the homeless andperform much-needed work around the facility. The two are teaming up again on Friday, Sept. 4, when the Blue Hens will openthe season by hosting Jacksonville (Fla.) University at Delaware Stadium.

Blue Hens fans once again have the opportunity to get involved and make a difference as well. The University of Delawareand the Sunday Breakfast Mission are encouraging fans attending the game to bring along any kind of canned foods (fruits, veg-etables, meats, soups, stews, etc.) to donate to this great cause.

When the parking lots open at 3 p.m. Friday, fans will have the chance to visit any of the eight locations directly outside ofthe gates of Delaware Stadium and donate items into waiting containers until the start of the game. Staff members and volun-teers of the Sunday Breakfast Mission will be on-site to offer assistance and provide information about the organization.

Delaware football and the Sunday Breakfast Mission also teamed up for a successful food drive in 2013 when the Hens host-ed Delaware State at Delaware Stadium.

BLUE HEN TOUCHDOWN CLUB MEETING SET FOR SEPT. 3The first weekly Blue Hen Touchdown Club luncheon will be held this Thursday, Sept. 3, at 12 noon at the Bob Carpenter

Center Club Lounge at the University of Delaware. Delaware head coach Dave Brock will be the guest. The club will meet eachweek throughout the season, generally meeting each Friday for home games and each Thursday for road games.

The luncheon will include weekly speakers from the UD coaching staff and UD football alumni, video previews for upcomingopponents, and weekly awards for Offensive Player of the Week, Defensive Player of the Week, Special Teams Player of the Week,and new this year the Practice Player of the Week.

For more information, see the Blue Hen Touchdown Club website at: www.bluehentdclub.com.

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2015COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

FOOTBALL STANDINGS

CAA Overall TEAM W L W L This WeekAlbany......................0 0 0 0 at Buffalo (3:30/Sat.)#RV DELAWARE....0 0 0 0 Jacksonville (7/Fri.)Elon..........................0 0 0 0 at W. Forest (7/Thu.)#12 James Madison ..0 0 0 0 Morehead (6/Sat.)#rv Maine ................0 0 0 0 at Boston C. (1/Sat.)#9 New Hampshire ..0 0 0 0 at San Jose (10/Thu.)Rhode Island ............0 0 0 0 at Syracuse (7/Fri.)#19 Richmond ..........0 0 0 0 at Maryland (12/Sat.)Stony Brook..............0 0 0 0 at Toledo (7/Thu.)#4 Villanova ............0 0 0 0 at UConn (7:30/Thu.)#Towson ..................0 0 0 0 at E. Carolina (6/Sat.)#rv Wm. & Mary........0 0 0 0 at Lafayette (6/Sat.)

2014 CAA Records & StandingsNew Hampshire - 8-0 / 12-2 Maine - 4-4 / 5-6Villanova - 7-1 / 11-3 Stony Brook - 4-4 / 5-7James Madison - 6-2 / 9-4 Albany - 3-5 / 7-5Richmond - 5-3 / 9-5 Towson - 2-6 / 4-8Wm. & Mary - 4-4 / 7-5 Rhode Island - 1-7 / 1-11DELAWARE - 4-4 / 6-6 Elon - 0-8 / 1-11

COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONMEDIA TELECONFERENCE

The Colonial Athletic Association will hold its weeklycoaches teleconference each Monday throughout the seasonbeginning at 10 a.m. The first teleconference was held onAug. 31.

Contact Scott Selheimer or CAA Football Media DirectorEric Wieberg (804-754-1616) for numbers and access codes.

A complete transcript of the teleconference is availableon the CAA website Monday afternoon at www.caas-ports.com.

Below is this year’s weekly schedule 10:00 a.m. - CAA Football Update10:10 a.m. - Jack Cosgrove (Maine)10:20 a.m. - Sean McDonnell (New Hampshire)10:30 a.m. - Everett Withers (James Madison)10:40 a.m. - Greg Gattuso (Albany)10:50 a.m. - Jim Fleming (Rhode Island)11:00 a.m. - Andy Talley (Villanova)11:10 A.M. - DAVE BROCK (DELAWARE)11:20 p.m. - Rich Skrosky (Elon)11:30 a.m. - Chuck Priore (Stony Brook)11:40 a.m. - Danny Rocco (Richmond)11:50 a.m. - Jimmye Laycock (Wm. & Mary)12:00 p.m. - Rob Ambrose (Towson)


JAMES ANDERSON TO SERVE AS HONORARY CAPTAINJames Anderson, one of the all-time great wide receivers in University of Delaware Football history, will serve as this week’s

Honorary Captain. The Honorary Captain program - which will continue to take place at each home this season - honors friends ofBlue Hen football who continue to make outstanding contributions. Anderson will be a special guest of UD Athletics throughout theday and will take part in the pregame coin toss at midfield.

A native of Iselin, N.J., James rose up through the depth chart and accomplished in just two seasons what many never did whileplaying for Hall of Fame head coach Tubby Raymond during the 1987 and 1988 seasons.

He led the Blue Hens in receiving both seasons, hauling in 54 passes for a school-record 1,067 yards (19.7 avg.) and 11 touch-downs as a senior in 1988 when he earned first team Associated Press All-American honors and catching 42 passes for 682 yards(16.2 avg.) and six touchdowns as a junior in 1987. He earned All-Yankee Conference honors both seasons and led the league inscoring during the 1987. The Blue Hens went 7-5, captured a share of the Yankee Conference title, and advanced to the NCAATournament in 1988.

His career totals of 96 receptions for 1,749 yards and 17 touchdowns still rank among the all-time UD leaders and his eightcareer 100-yard games (in just 23 games) still ranks No. 4 all-time. He averaged 18.2 yards per reception during his career andhad six 100-yard receiving games in 1987.

A 1991 Delaware bachelor of science graduate in business administration, Anderson now resides in Avenel, N.J. and is a sen-ior claims service analyst for Allstate Insurance Co. He and his wife, Marie, have two sons, Darin and Donovan.

DAVID TINSLEY NAMED 2015 DELAWARE FOOTBALL CAPTAINSenior defensive lineman David Tinsley (Armwood HS/Seffner, Fla.) has been selected as captain of the 2015 Blue Hen

squad. Tinsley, a May, 2015 marketing management graduate of UD, is currently pursuing his MBA at Delaware. A fifth-year senior and four-year letterwinner, Tinsley retuns to the lineup as one of just seven seniors on this year’s squad. He

missed all but one game last season after injuring his arm in the season opener at Pitt. For his career, he has played in 20 gameswith one start and recorded 41 tackles, including one sack, and has forced a fumble. He missed five games with injuries as a red-shirt freshman in 2012 before playing in all 12 contests in 2013.

Tinsley becomes the first solo captain at Delaware since linebacker Dan Mulhern served in the solo role in 2002.

DELAWARE IN SEASON OPENERSUniversity of Delaware Football will open its 124th season since 1889 this week when the Blue Hens host Jacksonville (Fla.)

University. Delaware had won two straight season openers - having defeated Jacksonville (Fla.) 51-35 in Dave Brock’s Delawaredebut in 2013 and knocking off NCAA Division II West Chester (Pa.) 41-21 during the 2012 campaign, before falling at Pitt 62-0last season in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Delaware has won seven of its last 10 season openers, falling only to NCAA FBS members Navy 40-17 in 2011, Maryland (14-7) in 2008, and to Pitt last season during that span. Delaware has opened the season at home 10 times since 2001 and played anFCS in the lidlifter seven times during that span.

DELAWARE TOUGH IN HOME OPENERS Delaware is now 51-11 (.822) in home openers since Delaware Stadium opened in 1952 with the Blue Hens having won 10

straight and 23 of their last 25 home debuts in these friendly confines. Delaware defeated Delaware State 27-9 last season in thehome opener in a game that was played on Sunday, Sept. 7 after thunderstorms and heavy rains forced the postponement onSaturday.

DELAWARE VS. NON-LEAGUE FOES AT HOMEDelaware will take on its first of three 2015 non-league opponent this week at Delaware Stadium when the Hens host

Jacksonville out of the Pioneer League. The Blue Hens have enjoyed outstanding success vs. non-league opponents, especially athome where Delaware has currently won 22 of its last 23 contests against non-league foes. The Hens had won 22 straight gamesbefore falling to Sacred Heart by a 10-7 score last Oct. 4.

The Blue Hens had not lost to a non-league opponent at home since a 17-10 setback to former Northeast Conference member(and now a CAA member) Albany on Sept. 16, 2006. That win streak included NCAA Tournament victories over Delaware State in2007 and over Lehigh and Georgia Southern in 2010.

Delaware will host non-league foe Lafayette next Saturday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. and close out non-league play Sept. 26 at NCAAFBS foe North Carolina.

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RETURNING STATISTICAL LEADERS

DELAWARE PASSING Comp. Att. Yards TD Int. LgNone

RUSHING Att. Yds. Avg. TD Long Wes Hills ..............172 952 5.5 6 47Jalen Randolph ....121 629 5.2 9 79Kareem Williams ....23 139 5.8 0 43

RECEIVING Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Diante Cherry ........35 283 8.1 1 23Jalen Randolph ......13 182 14.0 2 75Wes Hills ..................9 53 5.9 0 16

KICK/PUNT XP-A FG-A Lg. Punt Avg. Lg NoneEric Enderson ..............- - - 54 44.9 69

DEFENSE TT (Solo) TFL Sack Int. PDBlaine Woodson ..51 (28) 11-52 9-46 0 0Justin Watson ......41 (28) 1-3 1-3 0 4Josh Plummer ......31 (13) 1-1 0-0 0 0S. Gwashavanhu ..30 (21) 0-0 0-0 0 5

JACKSONVILLEPASSING Comp. Att. Yds. TD Int. LgKade Bell ............227 376 3,181 31 12 90Rylan Wells ............7 9 77 0 1 17

RUSHING Att. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Ulysses Bryant ....164 1,005 6.1 7 59Frantz Caudio ........78 407 5.2 5 39Orlando Thomas ....30 279 9.3 3 72

RECEIVING Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Long Andy Jones ............46 684 14.9 7 63Ulysses Bryant ......25 349 14.0 3 90Damien Strange ....21 255 12.1 1 32

KICK/PUNT XP-A FG-A Lg. Punt Avg. Lg Brandon Behr ......46-49 13-18 50 - - -Ryan Giaratano ..........- - - 47 41.4 67

DEFENSE TT (Solo) TFL Sack Int. PDGrady Redding ....82 (45) 8-22 3-16 2 3DJ Howard ..........72 (38) 9-41 3-32 1 4Terrance Bryant ..59 (31) 3-6 1-4 1 6Dallas Jackson ....47 (29) 0-0 0-0 5 4Maroa White ........33 (14) 5-15 1-10 0 1


EARLY SEASON SUCCESS AT DELAWARE STADIUMDelaware, which opened the 2014 season with home victories over Delaware State (27-9)

and Colgate (28-25), has now won its first two home games each of the last three years andhas a streak of 16 straight home victories in the months of August and September. The Blue Henshave not lost a home game in the months of August or September since a 16-15 setback toColonial Athletic Association opponent Richmond on Sept. 12, 2009.

HOME SWEET HOME Delaware boasts one of the top home-field advantages in all of college football. Not only

do Blue Hen fans turn out to Delaware Stadium each week - helping UD become the only NCAAFCS team in the nation to average 20,000 or more fans per regular season home game 12 sea-sons between 1999-2010 - they see consistently winning football.

Delaware has won 39 of its last 55 home games (.709) and is 296-96-4 (.754) in 62 sea-sons all-time at Delaware Stadium, including a mark of 20-5 with eighth straight wins in thepost-season. Delaware went 5-2 at home in Dave Brock’s first season at the helm in 2013 andthe Hens are now 9-5 here in his two seasons. The Hens have now posted a winning or .500 sea-son at home eight straight years and in all but two seasons since 1984.

Delaware ranked No. 6 in NCAA FCS in average home attendance in 2014, averaging15,682 fans per game. The Hens trailed only Montana (23,777), James Madison (19,816),North Dakota State (18,571), Montana State (17,056), and Liberty (17,016). Delaware hasranked in the top 10 nationally for average home attendance among FCS programs each of thelast 19 seasons since 1996.

BLUE HENS EXTEND SCORING STREAKS AT HOME, VS. FCS OPPONENTS,VS. LEAGUE FOES

A rarity occurred Aug. 30 when Delaware was shutout in a season-opening 62-0 loss at thehands of host Pittsburgh. The shutout loss snapped Delaware’s streak of 220 straight games scor-ing a point - a streak that dated all the way back to a 27-0 setback to Villanova back on Sept.14, 1996. It also marked the first time Delaware has been shutout on opening day since a 21-0 loss to Lehigh in the 1950 opener while also snapping a streak of 99 straight road games scor-ing a point. The 220-game streak was the longest among Colonial Athletic Association teams.

But the Hens still have three impressive scoring streaks still alive. Delaware has not beenheld off the scoreboard at home at Delaware Stadium since suffering a 24-0 setback to HolyCross way back on Nov. 12, 1983 - a streak of 211 straight games. And, since Pitt was an FBSopponent, the Hens have still scored a point in 207 straight games against FCS foes since the1996 loss to Villanova.

And one additional streak - the Hens have now scored in every conference game since the1996 Villanova game, a streak of 154 straight. The Hens will put that on the streak in the CAAopener Sept. 19 at Villanova.

YOUTH MOVEMENT: DELAWARE LEADS NCAA FCS WITH FEWEST SEN-IORS

Delaware is one of the youngest teams in all of NCAA FCS football. The Hens’ roster fea-tures just seven seniors, tied for the lowest total of any non first-year program and the lowesttotal in school history. The team list also features 52 first and second-year players - nearly 58percent of the active roster. Below is a list of NCAA FCS teams with the fewest seniors on the ros-ter in 2015.

7 - Delaware, Austin Peay 8 - Robert Morris, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, VMI 9 - Chattanooga 10 - James Madison, Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Samford, Savannah State, Morgan

State

Note: East Tennessee State has 0 seniors and Houston Baptist has 7 seniors but both arefirst-year programs.

QUARTERBACK FACTSGet ready for a spirited competition at quarterback for the Blue Hens this season. A pair

of Pennsylvania natives, Junior Blake Rankin, a second-year transfer from Rutgers, and JoeWalker, a redshirt freshman, battled throughout the spring and during the preseason to takeover the starting spot open with the graduation of three-year starter and fellow PennsylvaniaTrent Hurley.

Neither solidified himself as the starter so head coach Dave Brock expects to use bothuntil one rises to the forefront. Delaware last used a quarterback rotation to start the season in1999 when current UD quarterbacks coach Brian Ginn and Matt Nagy shared duties beforeGinn suffered a season-ending broken leg in the third week of the season vs. West Chester.

The Blue Hens have no quarterbacks with college game experience on the roster for thefirst time since the 1989 season. During that season, Bill Vergantino (yet anotherPennsylvania native) earned the starting nod days before the opener and led the Hens to a 28-21 win at Boston University. Vergantino went on to an outstanding career as a four-year starter,setting numerous school records and leading the Hens to Yankee Conference titles and NCAATournament appearances in 1991 and 1992. He is also a member of the UD Athletics Hall ofFame.

FLORIDA TIESDelaware will play Jacksonville University from Florida this week for the season opener. The

Blue Hens have five Floridians on the rostere,including sophomore linebacke Jalen Kindle(Fleming Island/Fleming Island, Fla.), junior kicker Kevin McLaughlin (Cardinal Gibbons/FortLauderdale, Fla.), junior offensive guard Will Lewis (Bishop Kenny/Jacksonville, Fla.), seniordefensive lineman David Tinsley (Armwood/Seffner, Fla.), and sophomore defensive linemanCedric Udegbe (Monteverde Academy/Minneola, Fla.).

MILESTONES AND RANDOM NOTES• Delaware will be looking to increase its caused turnovers in a big way this season. The Blue

Hens ranked last among all 121 NCAA FCS teams last season as they forced just 10 turnovers (fivefumbles and five interceptions) all season. The five interceptions was the lowest recorded total inschool history and ranked the Hens No. 113 nationally. Ironically, this week’s opponent, Jacksonville,led all FCS teams with 24 interceptions on a defense in 2014.

• Delaware has been an effective scoring team early in games of late. The Blue Hens havescored in the first quarter in 11 of its last 13 games since 2013 and has tallied a point in thefirst half in 11 straight games and 71 of the last 72 contests since the 2009 opener. Delawareaveraged 19.9 yards on its first offensive play of each game during the 2014 season, includinga 79-yard touchdown run by Jalen Randolph vs. Sacred Heart, a 75-yard touchdown pass fromTrent Hurley to Randolph vs. James Madison, and a 52 yard pass from Hurley to BrandonWhaley vs. Colgate.

• RB Wes Hills has rushed for 1,033 yards for his career • RB Jalen Randolph has rushed for 948 yards for his career and needs just 52 yards to

reach the coveted 1,000-yard plateau• Punter Eric Enderson ranks No. 1 among all active NCAA FCS punters with a career aver-

age of 44.95 yards per punt• DE Vince Hollerman is Delaware’s active leader for games played (35 - shared with

deep snapper Joe Fortunato) and starts (30) and for sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (15.5).With 72 tackles, he needs 28 to reach 100 for his career

• OT Ben Curtis has played in 32 career games with 29 starts and enters 2015 seasonhaving started in a team-leading 29 consecutive games

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DELAWARE PICKED NO. 6 IN CAA PRESEASON POLL; ENDERSON,WOODSON, CURTIS HONORED

Delaware football head coach Dave Brock has said often that the goal for the Blue Hens isto be the best team in the best conference in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision. At theannual Colonial Athletic Association Football Media Day held at M&T Bank Stadium on July 28,the young Blue Hens got a glimpse of where they might stand - at least to start the season - asthey continue to develop in Brock’s third year at the helm.

In a poll of the league head coaches and sports information directors, the Blue Hens werethe No. 6 pick in the pre-season standings, equally the team’s pre-season prediction from the2014 season when Delaware finished 6-6 and tied for fifth in the league standings with a 4-4mark. Delaware lost three games by a touchdown or less, including a last minute setback to rivaland NCAA Tournament quarterfinalist Villanova in the season finale.

Villanova was the pre-season favorite, earning 14 first place votes, while James Madison(5 first place votes), New Hampshire (5), William & Mary, and Richmond rounded out the topfive. Delaware was sixth followed by Maine, Stony Brook, Towson, Albany, Rhode Island, andElon in the 12-team league.

The CAA also announced its pre-season all-conference team and Delaware placed threemembers on the team, including senior offensive tackle Ben Curtis, sophomore defensive tackleBlaine Woodson, and junior punter Eric Enderson.

“There are no gimmies in this league, top to bottom it is the best conference in the coun-try,” said Brock. “It’s hard to win in this league, especially on the road. If you come out of thisleague you’ll be battle-tested. You have to earn it every Saturday.”

In addition to the pre-season rankings and all-conference team, Villanova quarterback JohnRobertson and linebacker Don Cherry were named the CAA pre-season Offensive and DefensivePlayers of the Week respectively.

BLUE HENS EARN PRESEASON HONORSFour Blue Hen players earned preseason national and conference honors during the sum-

mer. Junior punter Eric Enderson, a 2014 All-American, earned first team All-American honorsby the College Sports Madness website, sophomore defensive tackle Blaine Woodson, the2014 CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year, earned second team CSM All-American honors, and sen-ior offensive tackle Ben Curtis was a CSM third team All-American. Enderson, Woodson, andCurtis each earned preseason first team All-CAA honors by both the league coaches and CSMwhile junior offensive guard Connor Bozick was a CSM second team All-CAA pick.

DELAWARE FOOTBALL TO APPEAR ON CAA FOOTBALL TV PACKAGETHREE TIMES

University of Delaware football will be showcased on live television four times during theupcoming 2015 season, including three as part of the Colonial Athletic Association televisionpackage.

The Blue Hens will appear on live television on Sept. 19 at Villanova (12 noon on ComcastSportsNet), Oct. 3 at home vs. William & Mary (7:30 p.m. on NBC Sports Network), and Nov. 14at home vs. James Madison (3:30 p.m. on Comcast SportsNet). Delaware will also appear on RCNTV in the Lehigh Valley, Pa. when Lafayette visits Delaware Stadium on Sept. 12.

CAA Football’s broadcast partners will televise a total of 24 regular-season games in 2015.Four of the contests - including the Delaware vs. William & Mary game on Oct. 3 from DelawareStadium - will be carried nationally on NBCSN. The Emmy Award-winning network is the 24/7cable home for NBC Sports, and is available in more than 84 million households.

NBC Sports Regional Networks – which include CSN Mid-Atlantic, CSN Philadelphia, CSNNew England and SNY – will carry 11 CAA Football games this season.

The CAA Football on American Sports Network package will include nine games this fall.ASN – the collegiate sports initiative of the Sinclair Broadcast Group – has affiliates that reachapproximately 38.9-percent of U.S. households. Sinclair operates 162 television stations airing376 channels in 79 markets, and has affiliations with all the major networks nationwide.

CAA Football’s televised games will also be available on a variety of desktop, mobile, tabletand smart TV devices. NBC Sports Live Extra – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product - willcarry each of the NBCSN and CSN games at no cost to authenticated subscribers.

In addition, CAA.tv will provide free digital simulcasts of every ASN game, and of the CSNcontests for out-of-market viewers.

FORMER GRIDDERS PART OF 2015 UD ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMEINDUCTION CLASSGridders Cuff, Fad, Kempski, Lank, Schmitt Part of Star-Studded Cast

Athletes from 10 different sports, five All-Americans, two Academic All-Americans, threeformer Outstanding Senior Athletes of the Year, three conference Players of the Year, and thelongest tenured football assistant coach in school history highlight the newest induction class ofthe University of Delaware Athletics Hall of Fame.

The 19th induction class will be honored in a ceremony and reception for family and friendsat the Embassy Suites Hotel on South College Avenue in Newark on Friday, Oct. 2 and will beintroduced on the field at halftime of the Delaware vs. William & Mary football game atDelaware Stadium the following evening, Oct. 3.

The Class of 2015 features representatives from every decade since the 1950s and thesports of football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball, men’s lacrosse, men’s out-door track & field, men’s tennis, women’s track & field, volleyball, and field hockey. Four of themare native Delawareans, including three who have already been inducted into the DelawareSports Museum and Hall of Fame.

The 10-person class includes two-time volleyball All-American Stephanie Barry(Courtney); record-shattering All-American football running back Omar Cuff; men’s basketballand tennis standout Ken Dill; Academic All-American and College World Series baseball stand-out Bruce Fad; conference women’s basketball Player of the Year Sarah Gause (Flanders);NCAA Woman of the Year finalist and field hockey All-American Leah Geib (Maceroli); longtimefootball offensive coordinator Ted Kempski; three-sport standout and 1952 Outstanding SeniorMale Athlete of the Year Major Gen. (retired) Joe Lank; All-American football cornerback andformer NFL player George Schmitt; and men’s lacrosse All-American faceoff specialist SteveShaw.

DELAWARE’S CAA SUCCESSDelaware has enjoyed great success in conference play since joining the Yankee Conference

(now the Colonial Athletic Association) back in 1986. The Blue Hens, who have won outright orshared nine league titles during that time, own the best record in league play among all currentCAA teams that have played more than two seasons, posting a record of 146-87, good for a .627winning percentage.

Delaware’s .627 winning percentage is tops among active CAA squads (and all CAA schoolsall-time for that matter), surpassing Villanova (131-88, .598), James Madison (103-76, .575),William & Mary (100-78, .562), and New Hampshire (222-182-10, .550) in the top five. OldDominion went 13-3 (.813) in two seasons of play in 2011-12.

During the last five seasons, Delaware ranks No. 2 among all CAA teams in winning per-centage for all games with a mark of .607 (37-24), trailing only New Hampshire (46-20, .697).

Over the last 10 seasons, Delaware ranks No. 5 among all CAA teams with an overall win-ning mark for all games of .562 (68-53), trailing only New Hampshire (93-37, .715), Richmond(82-42, .650), James Madison (78-42, .650), and Villanova (77-46, .626).

DELAWARE TO PLAY FIVE ACC SCHOOLS OVER NEXT SIX SEASONS Atlantic Coast Conference opponents will be familiar names on the University of Delaware

football squad’s schedule in the coming seasons, UD Director of Athletics and Recreation ServicesEric Ziady announced in August. Delaware finalized deals with five ACC schools to play roadgames against teams from that powerful NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision conferenceover the next six seasons.

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The Blue Hens, who opened the 2014 campaign Aug. 30 at ACC opponent Pittsburgh, havealso worked out agreements to travel to the University of North Carolina this year (Sept. 26,2015), Wake Forest (Sept. 17, 2016), Virginia Tech (Sept. 2, 2017), Pittsburgh (Aug. 31, 2019),and North Carolina State (Sept. 5, 2020). Ziady noted that he is still looking to schedule an NCAAFBS opponent for the 2018 season.“These future schedules represent a great opportunity for theplayers in our program to compete against some of the best teams in the country,” said Delawarehead coach Dave Brock. “We look forward to the opportunity to compete annually againstsome of the nation’s best. This will create great excitement for our football team and for all thepeople who love Delaware football.”

Since the 2003 season, the Blue Hens have played eight games against FBS opponents, fac-ing Navy (2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2013), Maryland (2008), and Pittsburgh(2014).

DELAWARE WELL REPRESENTED IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEA total of 11 former University of Delaware football student-athletes were on National

Football League rosters this summer and as of this week, 10 are still with their teams during thepreseason.

All-Pro defensive back Mike Adams (Indianapolis), quarterback Joe Flacco (Baltimore),offensive linemen Gino Gradkowski (Denver), linebacker Paul Worrilow (Atlanta), defen-sive back Marcus Burley (Seattle), and defensive tackle Zach Kerr (Indianapolis) all playedlast season and are on rosters this fall as well. Burley was a member of the Seattle team thatadvanced to the Super Bowl for the second straight year. Also in NFL camps this summer are DERonald Talley (New York Jets), DB Anthony Walters (Arizona), OT Erle Ladson(Cleveland), and QB Pat Devlin (Cleveland). WR Mike Johnson was on the Philadelphia ros-ter this summer but was released on Aug. 30. CB Travis Hawkins is currently a member ofthe Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League.

Flacco led Baltimore to a Super Bowl victory and was named the game’s MVP following the2012 season. He will start for the Ravens for the eighth straight season this fall. Worrilow ledthe Falcons in tackles as a rookie free agent in 2013 and did so again in 2014. Adams, a 11-year NFL veteran, led Denver to the Super Bowl in 2013 and Indianapolis to the AFC title gamein 2014. He earned All-Pro honors for the first time in 2014.

In addition to the players, former Blue Hen quarterback Matt Nagy (Kansas City) servesas the Chiefs quarterbacks coach.

MORE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE TIESCurrent Blue Hen freshmen Kareem Williams and defensive end John Nassib also have

some strong ties to the National Football League as both have brothers playing with the NewYork Giants. William’s brother Andre, a 2013 Heisman Trophy finalist at Boston College, is a sec-ond-year running back with the Giants while Nassib’s older brother, Ryan, is a fourth-year Giantsbackup quarterback.

PRE-GAME WALK, POST-GAME ALMA MATER AMONG NEW DELAWAREFOOTBALL GAMEDAY TRADITIONS

Blue Hen fans are invited to join in on unique Delaware Football gameday experiences thatbegan during the 2013 season. Fans can come out and greet members ofthe Blue Hen football squad during pre-game as they march down StadiumDrive escorted by the Delaware Marching Band, Cheerleaders, and SpiritGroups on their way to the locker room.

The walk begins approximately two and one-half hours before kickoff.Fans were also invited to stick around after each home game and join theBlue Hens as they head to the southwest corner of the field to sing the almamater along with the Delaware Marching Band.

Also new in 2013, a member of the team who hails from the State ofDelaware led the Blue Hens out of the tunnel waving the state flag accompanied by a teammatecarrying the U.S. flag.

A BLUE HEN IN THE WHITE HOUSE...AND AT DELAWARE STADIUMWhen U.S. President Barack Obama and running mate, former Delaware Senator Joe

Biden, won the 2008 presidential election, it was big news. And even bigger news for the citi-zens of Delaware and those affiliated with UD. In November, 2012, Obama and Biden wereelected for another four-year term to lead the country.

A 1965 graduate of the University of Delaware with degrees in history and political science,Biden played on the Blue Hen freshman football team in 1961 under head coach ScottyDuncan but did not play varsity football after that. Biden, a member of the UD Wall of Fameand an ardent Delaware football fan, considered himself “a half-baked halfback” during hisbrief UD football career.

Biden made his first visit to Delaware Stadium as Vice-President on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2009as he attended the Maine game and sat with UD President Patrick Harker and current NewJersey Governor and 2016 Presidential hopeful Chris Christie (also a UD graduate) through-out the entire contest.

He made another visit to Delaware Stadium in 2010 when he attended Delaware’s 16-3 NCAAquarterfinal win over New Hampshire on Dec. 10. He also attended the Hens’ 2010 national champi-onship game in Frisco, Tex. with Christie and Delaware Gov. Jack Markell.

Biden met with then head coach K.C. Keeler and members of the team on Sept. 19, 2008 whenBiden’s plane was parked on the same tarmac as the Delaware charter at New Castle County (Del.)prior to its trip to Furman. Biden later made an appearance at the Blue Hens’ game vs. Maine atDelaware Stadium on Oct. 11, 2008.

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTIONUniversity of Delaware Assistant AD for Athletics Media Relations Scott Selheimer will be

on hand to cover his 286th straight UD football game this week vs. Jacksonville. He has staffed and represented UD athletics at every football game - home and away -

since the 1992 season opener vs. Massachusetts. The streak includes 28 NCAA playoff games andthree national championship contests. Delaware’s overall record stands at 187-97-1 (.659) dur-ing those 285 games.


WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME .....? RUSHING

100-YARDS RUSHING: ............................................Wes Hills vs. New Hampshire, 2014 (115)100-YARDS RUSHING BY A FRESHMAN: ..................Jalen Randolph vs. Maine, 2013 (137)100-YARDS RUSHING BY A QUARTERBACK: ................Andy Hall vs. Hofstra, 2003 (159) 100-YARDS RUSHING BY A RECEIVER: ........Michael Johnson vs. Rhode Island, 2013 (123) 150-YARDS RUSHING: ....................................Andrew Pierce vs. Richmond, 2011 (215 yards)200-YARDS RUSHING: ............................................Andrew Pierce vs. Richmond, 2010 (215) BACK TO BACK 100-YARD GAMES: ..............Andrew Pierce - 2, 2013 (Albany-Rhode Island)TWO PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100 YARDS: ..........................................Andrew Pierce (117) and ......................................................................Michael Johnson (123) vs. Rhode Island, 2013 (123)TWO PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100 YARDS (RB): ..................................Walter Davis (108) and ..............................................................................Andrew Pierce (106) vs. Delaware State, 2011

THREE PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100 YARDS: ..............................Leo Hamlett, Pat Williams, and ..............................................................................................Kai Hebron vs. James Madison, 1995 SCORED THREE RUSHING TDs: ........................Andrew Pierce vs. Rhode Island, 2013 (3 TDs)SCORED FOUR RUSHING TDs: ............................Omar Cuff vs. Delaware State, 2007 (4 TDs) SCORED FIVE RUSHING TDs: ..............................Omar Cuff vs. William & Mary, 2007 (6 TDs) 50+-YARD RUN (RB): ..........................Jalen Randolph vs. Sacred Heart, 2014 (79 yards; TD) 50+-YARD RUN (QB): ..............................................Andy Hall vs. Hofstra, 2003 (85 yards; TD)50+-YARD RUN (WR): ........................................Jerel Harrison vs. Villanova, 2013 (50 yards)75+-YARD RUN (RB): ..........................Jalen Randolph vs. Sacred Heart, 2014 (79 yards; TD) 75+-YARD RUN (QB): ..............................................Andy Hall vs. Hofstra, 2003 (85 yards; TD)75+-YARD RUN (WR): ..........................Michael Johnson vs. Rhode Island, 2013 (78 yards; TD)25 CARRIES: ..................................................................Andrew Pierce vs. Villanova, 2011 (40)30 CARRIES: ..................................................................Andrew Pierce vs. Villanova, 2011 (40)40 CARRIES: ..................................................................Andrew Pierce vs. Villanova, 2011 (40)

OPPONENT RUSHED FOR 100+ YARDS ....................John Robertson (Villanova), 2014 (117)OPPONENT RUSHED FOR 150+ YARDS ...... Mikal Abdul-Saboor (Wm. & Mary), 2014 (198)OPPONENT RUSHED FOR 200+ YARDS..........................Terrance West (Towson), 2013 (206)OPPONENT HAD 2 PLAYERS RUSH FOR 100+ YARDS ....................Kevin Monangai (146)......................................................................................& John Robertson (134) (Villanova), 2012OPPONENT QB RUSHED FOR 100+ YARDS..............John Robertson (Villanova), 2014 (117)

PASSING

20 COMPLETIONS: ......................................................Trent Hurley vs. Wm. & Mary, 2014 (24)30 COMPLETIONS: ..............................................................Trevor Sasek vs. Towson, 2013 (34)40 COMPLETIONS: ..............................................................Pat Devlin vs. Villanova, 2009 (42) 40 ATTEMPTS: ........................................................Trevor Sasek vs. William & Mary, 2013 (50)50 ATTEMPTS: ........................................................Trevor Sasek vs. William & Mary, 2013 (50)200-YARDS: ................................................................Trent Hurley vs. Wm. & Mary, 2014 (236)300-YARDS: ......................................................................Trevor Sasek vs. Towson, 2013 (330)400-YARDS: ......................................................................Pat Devlin vs. Villanova, 2009 (407)3 TD PASSES: ................................................................Trent Hurley vs. Rhode Island, 2014 (3)4 TD PASSES: ....................................................................Trent Hurley vs. Richmond, 2013 (4) 50-YARD PASS: ....................................Trent Hurley to WR Michael Johnson vs. Elon, 2014 (59)75-YARD PASS: ......................Trent Hurley to WR Jerel Harrison vs. James Madison, 2014 (86)THREW THREE INTERCEPTIONS: ..............................................Trent Hurley vs. Pitt, 2014 (3)THREW FOUR INTERCEPTIONS: ......................................Trent Hurley vs. Richmond, 2012 (4)WR/RB THREW TD PASS:................WR Rob Jones to QB Trent Hurley vs. Villanova, 2013 (13)

OPPONENT THREW FOR 200+ YARDS......................John Robertson (Villanova), 2014 (217)OPPONENT THREW FOR 300+ YARDS .............................. Will Fiacchi (Albany), 2014 (335)OPPONENT THREW FOR 400+ YARDS ....................Michael Strauss (Richmond), 2013 (543)OPPONENT THREW FOR 500+ YARDS ....................Michael Strauss (Richmond), 2013 (543)

RECEIVING10 RECEPTIONS: ..................................................Michael Johnson vs. Sacred Heart, 2014 (10) 100-YARDS RECEIVING: ........................................Michael Johnson vs. Villanova, 2014 (117)CONSECUTIVE 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES: ......................................Michael Johnson vs. ................................................................................................................Sacred Heart, Elon, 2014

200-YARDS RECEIVING: ......................................Courtney Batts vs. West Chester, 1994 (204) TWO PLAYERS RECEIVING FOR 100 YARDS: ..............................Phillip Thaxton (121) and ..........................................................................................Mark Duncan (114) vs. Villanova, 2009100-YARDS RECEIVING BY A RUNNING BACK: ............Omar Cuff vs. Hofstra, 2005 (105) 3 TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS: ......................................Michael Johnson vs. Wagner, 2013 (3)50-YARD RECEPTION: ........................Trent Hurley to WR Michael Johnson vs. Elon, 2014 (59) 75-YARD RECEPTION: ............Trent Hurley to WR Jerel Harrison vs. James Madison, 2014 (86) QB CAUGHT TOUCHDOWN PASS: ....Trent Hurley from WR Rob Jones vs. Villanova, 2013 (TD)OPPONENT HAD 100+ RECEIVING YDS.: ......................Poppy Livers, Villanova, 2014 (102)OPPONENT HAD MULTIPLE 100+ RECEIVING YDS.: ..........................Rashad Ponder (175), ......................................................Stephen Barnette (127), Brian Brown (109) of Richmond, 2013INTERCEPTIONS3 INTERCEPTIONS: ............................................Dan Mulhern vs. Rhode Island, 1999 (3)2 INTERCEPTIONS: ......................................................Craig Brodsky vs. Wagner, 2013 (2) INTERCEPTIONS IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES: ..........Tim Breaker 3 straight games, 2012 ............................................................................................................(1st time since 2001)

INTERCEPTION FOR A TD: ..................................Ricky Tunstall vs. Richmond, 2012 (77)INT. FOR A TD BY A LINEMAN: ..............Zach Kerr vs. William & Mary, 2012 (47 yards)OPPONENT INTERCEPTION FOR TD: ........Michael Mangiarelli (Maine), 2013 (43 yards)OPPONENT INT. 2 PASSES FOR TD: ..............Villanova, 2012 (Ronnie Akins/Eric Loper)

TACKLES10 TACKLES: ........................David Mackall and Donte Raymond vs. New Hampshire, 2014 (11)15 TACKLES: ......................................................Patrick Callaway vs. William & Mary, 2013 (18)20 TACKLES: ............................................................................Erik Johnson vs. Navy, 2007 (20)

QUARTERBACK SACKS2+ SACKS: ....................................................................Derrick Saulsberry vs. Albany, 2014 (2)3+ SACKS: ............................................................Vince Hollerman vs. Delaware State, 2014 (3)4+ SACKS: ..................................................................John Levelis vs. New Hampshire, 1988 (4)

KICK/PUNT RETURNS

KICK RETURN FOR TD: ......................................Travis Hawkins vs. William & Mary, 2013 (97) KICK RETURN FOR TD (CONSECUTIVE GAMES): ..........................................Jerry Butler vs. ........................................................................................James Madison (94)/Towson (98), 2008 RETURNED OPENING KICK FOR TD: ................Travis Hawkins vs. William & Mary, 2013 (97)..............................................................................Ricardo Walker vs. William & Mary, 2002 (95)

OPPONENT KICKOFF RETURN FOR TD: ......................Angelo Babbaro, Villanova, 2010 (85) OPP. RETURNED OPENING KICK FOR TD: ..................Angelo Babbaro, Villanova, 2010 (85)

PUNT RETURN FOR TD: ............................................Rob Jones vs. Delaware State, 2013 (62) PUNT RETURN FOR TD (BLOCKED PUNT): ................Sean Bleiler vs. Southern Illinois, 2003 OPPONENT PUNT RETURN FOR TD: ..........................B.W. Webb, William & Mary, 2012 (91)

FUMBLE RECOVERY FOR TD: ..................................Jeff Williams vs. Jacksonville, 2013 (24)FUMBLE RECOVERY FOR TD IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES: ..........................Paul Worrilow vs. ........................................Maine (11 yards) and Rhode Island (27), 2011 (only time in UD history)OPPONENT FUMBLE RECOVERY FOR TD: ..................Tim Wienclaw, Rhode Island, 2014 (15)

KICKING/PUNTING

40-YARD FIELD GOAL: ....................................................Sean Baner vs. Richmond 2013 (42)50-YARD FIELD GOAL: ................................................Sean Leach vs. Northeastern, 1995 (50) 50-YARD FIELD GOAL ATTEMPT: ....................Sean Baner vs. Richmond, 2012 (51 yards/NG)KICKED THREE FIELD GOALS IN A GAME: ..............Sean Baner vs. William & Mary, 2012 (3)


KICKED FOUR FIELD GOALS IN A GAME: ........................Sean Baner vs. Bucknell, 2012 (4)60-YARD PUNT: ....................................................Eric Enderson vs. Villanova, 2014 (65 yards)HAD A PUNT BLOCKED: ..........................................By William & Mary vs. Eric Enderson, 2014

(Current Streak - 18 punts without block - 4 games)BLOCKED A PUNT: ............................................................Against Richmond, 2013 by Wes Hills

(Current Streak - 63 punts without block - 13 games)

RETURNED A BLOCKED FG FOR TD: ............................Travis Hawkins vs. Wm. & Mary, 2012 ........................................................................................................................(90; NCAA Record)

RETURNED A BLOCKED PAT FOR 2 PT CONV. ......................Jordan Thomas vs. Maine, 2013..............................................................................................(only defensive PAT in school history)

MISCELLANEOUS

SAME PLAYER OVER 200 YARDS PASSING AND 100 YARDS RUSHING: ....................................................................Dale Fry vs. West Chester, 1993 (259 pass, 116 rush)......................................................Bill Vergantino vs. James Madison, 1991 (239 pass, 121 rush)

....................................................................Tom DiMuzio vs. Bucknell, 1969 (205 pass, 118 rush)SAME PLAYER OVER 100 YARDS RUSHING AND 100 YARDS RECEIVING:......................................................................Nate Beasley vs. Lehigh, 1975 (109 pass, 118 rush)

TEAM SCORING

DELAWARE SCORED 50+ POINTS: ......................51 vs. Jacksonville (Fla.), 2013 (51-35 win)DELAWARE SCORED 40+ POINTS: ..................................43 vs. Richmond, 2013 (43-46 loss)DELAWARE SCORED 30+ POINTS: ..................................................31 vs. Albany (31-28 win)

DELAWARE ALLOWED 60+ POINTS: ..................................62 by Pittsburgh, 2014 (62-0 loss)......................................................................................62 by Richmond, 2007 (62-56 loss in OT)......................................................................62 by Maine, 2013, 2013 (62-28 loss in regulation)DELAWARE ALLOWED 50+ POINTS: ..................................62 by Pittsburgh, 2014 (62-0 loss)DELAWARE ALLOWED 40+ POINTS: ...................... 43 by New Hampshire, 2014 (43-14 loss)DELAWARE ALLOWED 30+ POINTS: ..................................35 by Villanova, 2014 (35-28 loss)

DELAWARE FAILED TO SCORE A POINT: ................................By Pittsburgh, 2014 (lost 62-0)Ended Streak of 220 games (1996-2013) / Current Streak: 11 games

DELAWARE FAILED TO SCORE A POINT IN CONFERENCE: ..By Villanova, 1996 (lost 27-0)Current Streak: 154 games

DELAWARE FAILED TO SCORE A POINT AT HOME: ............By Holy Cross, 1983 (lost 24-0)Current Streak: 211 games

DELAWARE FAILED TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN: ..................By Pittsburgh, 2014 (lost 62-0) Current Streak: 11 games

DELAWARE SCORED LESS THAN 10 POINTS: ..................By Sacred Heart, 2014 (lost 10-7)Current Streak: 7 games

DELAWARE RECORDED A SHUTOUT AT HOME: ..........................Wm. & Mary, 2011 (21-0)Current Streak: 26 games

DELAWARE RECORDED CONSECUTIVE SHUTOUTS AT HOME: ..........................1999-2000Rhode Island (35-0), The Citadel (38-0), West Chester (84-0), Northeastern (42-0)

DELAWARE RECORDED A SHUTOUT ON ROAD: ..................................Hofstra, 2008 (17-0)Current Streak: 31 games

DELAWARE RECORDED A SHUTOUT IN THE POST-SEASON: ......................................2003Note: Colgate, 12/19/03 (40-0) in Chattanooga, Tenn. in NCAA I-AA Championship (Neutral) DELAWARE WAS SHUTOUT ON ROAD: ..................................By Pittsburgh, 2014 (lost 27-0)

Ended streak of 97 games (1996-2013) Current Streak: 4 games

SAFETIES DELAWARE RECORDED A SAFETY: ......................................................vs. Rhode Island, 2012

(Jeff Williams sacked QB Bob Bentsen in the end zone)OPPONENT RECORDED A SAFETY: ................................................................vs. Maine, 2012

(Punter Rauley Zaragoza threw ball out of end zone)

TWO-POINT CONVERSIONS

DELAWARE 2 PT CONVERSION: ........................vs. Colgate, 2014 (WR Michael Johnson run)OPPONENT 2 PT CONVERSION: ..............by Villanova, 2014 (WR Livers Pass from Robertson)

LAST SECOND PLAYS DELAWARE WON A GAME ON THE LAST PLAY OF REGULATION:• Delaware def. Albany 33-30, Oct. 12, 2013 (Sean Baner 42 FG)• Delaware def. West Chester 33- 31, Sept. 20, 1986 (Fred Singleton 3-yard run)

DELAWARE WON A GAME ON A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL IN REGULATION: • Delaware def. Albany, 33-30, Oct. 12, 2013 (42-yard FG by by Sean Baner with :00 left)• Delaware def. James Madison, 13-10, Oct. 2, 2010 (28-yard FG by Mike Perry with :03 left)• Delaware def. UMass 37-34, Oct. 10, 1987 (28-yard FG by Don O’Brien with :07 left)

DELAWARE WON A GAME IN OVERTIME WITH A FIELD GOAL:• Delaware def. Maine 24- 21, Nov. 1, 2003 (36-yard field goal by Brad Shushman in OT)

DELAWARE WON A GAME IN OVERTIME WITH A TOUCHDOWN:• Delaware def. James Madison 30-23, Sept. 27, 2014 (Harrison 4 pass from Hurley)

DELAWARE LOST A GAME IN FINAL SECONDS:• Villanova def. Delaware, 35-34, Nov. 23, 2013 (24 yd. FG, Mark Hamilton with :01 left)• Richmond def. Delaware, 46-43, Nov. 16, 2013 (4 yd. pass Michael Strauss to Reggie Diggswith 0:04 left)

DELAWARE LOST A GAME ON A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL IN REGULATION:• Villanova def. Delaware, 35-34, Nov. 23, 2013 (24 yd. FG, Mark Hamilton with :01 left)• Northeastern def. Delaware 27-24, Oct. 7, 2006 (35-yard FG by Mat Johnson with :00 left)

DELAWARE LOST A GAME ON A LAST SECOND FIELD GOAL IN REGULATION(POST-SEASON): • McNeese State def. Delaware 23-21 in NCAA I-AA semifinals, Dec. 13, 1997 (31-yard FG byShonz LaFrenz with :05 left)

DELAWARE OVERTIME GAMES Below is a list of Delaware’s all-time overtime games with date, opponents, result, and how the game was won. Delaware is 8-12 all-time in overtime games, including a mark of 5-7 at home and 3-5 on the road.

Sep. 13, 1986 - *New Hampshire (H), L, 21-28 (Norm Ford 14 pass from Bob Jean) Oct. 31, 1987 - **Maine (H), L, 56-59 (Peter Borjestedt 25 FG) Nov. 21, 1987 - *Boston Univ. (H), W, 17-10 (Gil Knight 11 run) Nov. 30, 1991 - **James Madison (H), L35-42 (NCAA Playoffs) (Kenny Sims 25 run) Sep. 17, 1994 - *Villanova (A), W, 38-31 (Norman Coleman 25 run) Nov. 2, 1996 - *Wm. & Mary (A), L, 7-10 (Brian Shallcross 42 FG) Sep. 12, 1998 - *Villanova (A), L, 31-34 (Casey Hannon 35 FG) Sep. 2, 1999 - *Wm. & Mary (H), W, 34-27 (Butter Pressey 19 run) Oct. 30, 1999 - *Northeastern (A), W, 37-34 (James O’Neal 3 run) Nov. 20, 1999 - *Villanova (A), L, 45-51 (Ducarmel Augustin 25 run) Nov. 4, 2000 - *New Hampshire (H), L, 44-45 (Brian Mallette 7 pass from Ryan Day) Oct. 19, 2002 - **Rhode Island (A), L, 14-17 (Shane Laisle 34 FG) Nov. 1, 2003 - *Maine (H), W, 24-21 (Brad Shushman 36 FG) Nov. 15, 2003 - ***Massachusetts (H), W, 51-45 (Justin Long 4 pass from Andy Hall) Dec. 4, 2004 - **William & Mary (A), L, 44-38 (NCAA Playoffs) (Jon Smith 7 run) Sept. 10, 2005 - *Lehigh (H), W, 34-33 (Omar Cuff 16 pass from Sonny Riccio; Lehigh scoredbut missed PAT) Nov. 10, 2007 - *****Richmond (H), L, 56-62 (Josh Vaughan 13 run) Nov. 20, 2010 - *Villanova (H), L, 21-28 (Aaron Ball 1 run)Nov. 3, 2012 - *Towson (H), L, 27-34 (Terrance West 3 run)Sept. 27, 2014 - *James Madison (A), W, 30-23 (Jerel Harrison 4 pass from Hurley)

Note: Longest game in UD history *=number of overtimes


DELAWARE OFFENSE

TE 81 *Brandon Whaley (So., 6-4, 235) 21 Owen Tyler (Fr., 6-2, 245)HB 10 *Kyle Yocum (So., 6-2, 225) 30 *Ryley Angeline (Fr.r, 6-3, 205)X/WR 85 *Rick Bell (Sr., 6-0, 190) OR 6 Jamie Jarmon (Fr., 6-1, 225)Z/WR 15 *Tre Brown (Fr.r, 6-2, 200) 13 Vinny Papale (Fr., 6-1, 185)A/WR 80 *Diante Cherry (So., 5-10, 185) 84 DeAndre Davis (So., 6-0, 195)LT 69 *Ben Curtis (Sr., 6-5, 290) 78 *Jethro Pepe (Fr.r, 6-7, 250)LG 75 *Connor Bozick (Jr., 6-5, 305) 61 *Justin Glenn (Sr., 6-3, 285)C 54 *Brody Kern (So., 6-2, 285) 60 *Peter Thistle (Jr., 6-2, 245) RG 68 *Will Lewis (Jr., 6-4, 265) 77 *Mario Farinella (Fr.r, 6-2, 295)RT 70 *Jake Trump (So., 6-6, 280) 79 *James Kretkowski (Fr.r, 6-6, 285)QB 7 *Blake Rankin (Jr., 6-4, 200) OR 3 Joe Walker (Fr.r, 6-3, 185)RB 33 *Jalen Randolph (Jr., 6-1, 230) OR 31 *Wes Hills (Jr., 6-2, 200)

DELAWARE DEFENSE

LE 72 *David Tinsley (Sr., 6-1, 280) 95 *John Nassib (So., 6-7, 260)LT 73 *Blaine Woodson (So., 6-2, 270) 57 *Grant Roberts (So., 6-1, 225)RT 58 *Josh Plummer (Sr., 6-2, 325) OR 92 *Bilal Nichols (So., 6-4, 270)RE 59 *Vince Hollerman (Sr., 6-2, 250) 99 Cam Kitchen (Fr., 6-2, 240)SLB 34 *Jalen Kindle (So., 6-1, 23) OR 43 *Larry Spears (So., 5-11, 240) MLB 5 *Charles Bell (So., 6-0, 230) 43 *Larry Spears (So., 5-11, 240)WLB 11 *Anthony Jackson (So., 6-1, 210) 29 Jasawn Thompson (Fr., 6-2, 220)CB 22 *Justin Watson (So., 5-9, 180) 12 *Mark Doe (Jr., 5-8, 165)SS 7 Ray Jones (Fr., 6-0, 195) 3 K.C. Hinton (Fr., 5-9, 195)FS 24 *Ryan Torzsa (Jr., 6-2, 200) 13 *Maurice Harley (So., 5-11, 190)CB 23 Nasir Adderley (Fr., 6-0, 185) 8 Tenny Adewusi (Fr., 190)

DELAWARE SPECIALISTS

K 25 *Frank Raggo (Fr.r, 5-9, 165) 46 Erik Martinez (Fr.r, 6-0, 205)KO 39 *Kevin McLaughlin (Jr., 5-10, 190) 25 *Frank Raggo (Fr.r, 5-9, 165)P 49 *Eric Enderson (Jr., 6-2, 200) 39 *Kevin McLaughlin (Jr., 5-10, 190)SNAP 89 *Joe Fortunato (Sr., 6-4, 245) 66 *Tim Sheridan (So., 5-11, 215)HOLD 49 Eric Enderson (Jr., 6-2, 200) 7 *Blake Rankin (Jr., 6-4, 200) KOR 31 *Wes Hills (Jr., 6-2, 200) 7 Ray Jones (6-0, 195) OR

6 Jamie Jarmon (Fr., 6-1, 225)PR 80 *Diante Cherry (So., 5-10, 185) 13 Vinny Papale (Fr., 6-1, 185) OR

6 Jamie Jarmon (Fr., 6-1, 225)

JACKSONVILLE OFFENSE

WR-X 4 Andy Jones (Sr., 6-2, 211) 88 Austin Leach (Fr., 6-2, 203) WR-Y 3 Damien Strange (Jr., 5-10, 180) 87 Wade Benton (Fr., 5-9, 178)WR-Z 10 Prince Gray (So., 6-0, 183) 86 Austin Lawrence (Jr., 5-8, 188) WR-H 15 Brian Burnett (So., 5-10, 184) 82 Emoni Williams (Fr., 5-8 , 165) LT 72 Travion Wallace (So.r, 6-5, 277) 67 Robert Ritterhoff (So.r, 6-5, 291)LG 78 Kevin Battle (Sr.r, 6-5, 337) 62 Justin Auer (Fr., 6-0, 248)C 54 Logan Williamson (Sr.r, 6-2, 292) 77 Josh Nichols (So., 6-0, 283) RG 76 Tyler Adrian (Sr.r, 6-7, 298) 67 Robert Ritterhoff (Fr.r, 6-4, 260) RT 74 Mark Bodkin (Sr.r, 6-6, 311) 65 Jake Dempsey (Fr., 6-2, 313)QB 1 Kade Bell (Sr.r, 5-11, 191) 11 Rylan Wells (So.r, 6-1, 181)RB 28 Ulysses Bryant (Jr., 5-6, 189) 19 Frantz Caudio (Sr., 6-0, 209) FB 46 Chris Skukalek (Sr., 6-0, 240) 48 Matthew Passeggiata (Sr., 6-1, 240)

JACKSONVILLE DEFENSE

DE 57 T.J. Jenkins (Sr.r, 6-3, 270) 53 Jareeq Crenshaw (Jr.r, 6-0, 215)NT 98 Josh Gilmore (Sr., 5-11, 275) 93 Will Gowen (So., 6-1, 276) DT 90 Maroa White (Sr., 5-10, 265) 99 Tyler Havenner (So., 6-3, 260)Bandit 2 Tre Davis (Sr.r, 6-0, 230) 52 Justin Horton (Sr., 6-2, 200) Will LB 5 Grady Redding (Jr., 5-10, 202) 33 Harrison Rodormer (So., 5-11, 216) MikeLB 13 DJ Howard (Sr., 5-9, 200) 6 Malik Slater (So., 5-11, 225) Sam LB 26 Josh Celerin (Sr.r, 6-1, 204) 27 Jeremy Jones (Jr., 5-11, 195) CB 14 Brandon Roe (So., 6-2, 195) 12 Nick Benton (So.r, 5-10, 186) CB 24 Armani Sampson (Jr.r, 5-9, 182) 23 K.J. Jenkins (Jr., 5-10, 185) FS 17 Terrance Bryant (Jr.r, 6-2, 206) 37 Andrew Hooks (Sr., 5-11, 188) Rover 7 Dallas Jackson (Sr., 5-10, 188) 25 Emon Smith (5-10, 175)

JACKSONVILLE SPECIALISTS

PK 97 Brandon Behr (Jr.r, 5-11, 190)KO 97 Brandon Behr (Jr.r, 5-11, 190) P 96 Ryan Giaratano (Jr., 6-1, 182) LS 58 Griffin Garland (So., 6-0, 202) 98 Josh Gilmore (Sr., 5-11, 275)


TENTATIVE TWO-DEEP LINEUPSDelaware vs. Jacksonville (Fla.) • September 4, 2015 • Newark, Del.

2015 DELAWARE FOOTBALL ROSTER

No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/H.S. (Last School)1 Malcolm Brown * ..............So. DB 6-1 200 Gaithersburg, Md./Quince Orchard3 Joe Walker ......................Fr.r QB 6-3 200 Philadelphia, Pa./Martin Luther King

3A K.C. Hinton ......................Fr. DB 5-9 195 Henrico, Va./Highland Springs5 Charles Bell * ..................So. LB 6-0 230 Conestoga, Pa./Penn Manor6 Jamie Jarmon ..................Fr. WR 6-2 215 Millsboro, Del./Indian River7 Blake Rankin *..................Jr. QB 6-4 215 Bloomsburg, Pa./Bloomsburg (Rutgers)

7A Ray Jones ........................Fr. DB 6-0 195 Wilmington, Del./Hodgson8 Tenny Adewusi ..................Fr. DB 6-0 190 Avenel, N.J./Colonia

10 Kyle Yocum ** ..................So. TE 6-2 240 Reading, Pa./Exeter11 Anthony Jackson * ............So. LB 6-1 220 Riverdale, Md./Suitland12 Mark Doe ** ....................Jr. DB 5-9 170 Collingdale, Pa./Academy Park

12A Pat Kehoe ........................Fr. QB 6-3 225 Madison, Conn./Cheshire Academy13 Maurice Harley * ..............So. DB 6-0 210 Upper Marlboro, Md./St. John's College

13A Vinny Papale ....................Fr. WR 6-1 185 Cherry Hill, N.J./Bishop Eustace14 Simba Gwashavanhu ** ....Jr. DB 6-2 210 Gaithersburg, Md./Gaithersburg15 Tre Brown * ......................Fr.r WR 6-1 210 Harrisburg, Pa./Milton Hershey

15A Christian Portale ..............Fr.r QB 6-5 220 Glen Mills, Pa./Garnet Valley16 Rich Czeczotka ................Jr. DB 6-1 215 East Northport, N.Y./John Glenn (Rutgers)17 Ricky Emerson ** ..............So. WR 6-2 190 Bear, Del./Red Lion Christian19 Darron Daniel....................Fr.r DB 6-0 175 Trenton, N.J./Robbinsville

20 Que'Shawn Jenkins ..........Fr. LB 6-1 230 Steelton, Pa./Bishop McDevitt21 Owen Tyler ......................Fr. TE 6-2 245 West Hartford, Conn./Northwest Catholic22 Justin Watson **................So. DB 5-9 180 Washington, D.C./Friendship Collegiate23 Nasir Adderley ................Fr. DB 6-0 185 Malvern, Pa./Great Valley24 Ryan Torzsa ** ..................Jr. DB 6-2 210 Waxhaw, N.C./Cuthbertson25 Frank Raggo * ..................Fr.r K 5-9 175 Randolph, N.J./Randolph27 Troy Gallen * ....................Fr.r WR 5-11 175 Glen Mills, Pa. /Malvern Prep28 Thomas Jefferson *............Fr.r RB 6-2 215 Prospect Park, N.J./Passaic Tech29 Jasawn Thompson ............Fr. LB 6-2 220 Deer Park, N.Y./Deer Park

30 Ryley Angeline * ..............Fr.r TE 6-3 225 Chester Springs, Pa./Downingtown East31 Wes Hills ** ......................Jr. RB 6-2 215 Wildwood, N.J./Wildwood32 Kareem Williams * ............So. RB 5-11 200 Schnecksville, Pa./Parkland33 Jalen Randolph ** ............Jr. RB 6-1 230 Ridley Park, Pa./Ridley34 Jalen Kindle ....................So. LB 6-1 220 Fleming Island, Fla./Fleming Island35 Khaliq Gatson ** ..............Jr. DB 6-0 190 New Castle, Del./William Penn36 Trejon Dinkins ** ..............So. DB 5-9 170 North Plainfield, N.J./St. Peter’s Prep37 Brian Dennis......................Fr. DB 5-9 170 Wilmington, Del./Concord39 Kevin McLaughlin ** ........Jr. K /P 5-10 190 Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Cardinal Gibbons

40 Pat Crowley ....................Fr.r DB 5-7 170 Wilmington, Del./Concord41 Andrew Brown ..................Fr. WR 6-3 195 Wilmington, Del./Tower Hill42 Eric Patton ** ....................Jr. RB 5-11 220 Wilmington, Del./St. Elizabeth43 Larry Spears ** ................So. LB 6-0 245 Henrico, Va./Varina45 Armen Ware ......................Fr. LB 6-1 210 Middletown, Del./St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.)46 Erik Martinez ....................Fr.r K 6-0 205 Wayne, N.J./Wayne Hills47 Austin Luckey ..................Fr. LB 6-2 225 Fitchburg, Mass./Ayer-Shirley/Lawrence Acad.48 Nate Haase ....................So. LB 6-0 205 Columbia, Md./Wilde Lake 49 Eric Enderson ** ..............Jr. P 6-2 215 Hampton, Va./Phoebus

50 Brandon Snyder ** ..........Jr. LB 6-2 220 Newark, Del./Tatnall51 Christopher Lail ** ............Jr. LB 6-1 220 Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway Regional52 Tommy Wilmoth **............So. LB 5-10 215 Wilmington, Del./Salesianum54 Brody Kern ** ..................So. OL 6-2 280 York, Pa./West York57 Grant Roberts ** ..............So. DL 6-0 280 Wilmington, Del./Concord58 Josh Plummer *** ............Sr. DL 6-2 320 Saint Mary's, Ga./Camden County59 Vince Hollerman *** ........Sr. DL 6-2 250 Woodbine, Ga./Camden County

60 Peter Thistle **..................Jr. OL 6-2 245 Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny61 Justin Glenn *** ................Sr. OL 6-3 285 Newark, Del./A.I. DuPont

64 Bryan Reed * ..................Fr.r OL 6-2 290 Mount Sinai, N.Y./Mount Sinai65 Derek Reigle ....................Fr. OL 6-5 295 Camden, Del./Polytech66 Tim Sheridan ** ................So. LS 5-11 215 Voorhees, N.J./Eastern Regional67 Connor Lutz ......................Fr. OL 6-5 280 Milford, Pa./Delaware Valley68 Will Lewis ** ....................Jr. OL 6-5 280 Jacksonville, Fla./Bishop Kenny69 Ben Curtis *** ..................Sr. OL 6-6 290 Columbia, Md./Calvert Hall

70 Jake Trump ** ..................So. OL 6-7 280 Mechanicsburg, Pa./Mechanicsburg71 Collin Wallish ....................Fr. OL 6-6 270 Silver Spring, Md./St. John's College HS72 David Tinsley *** ............Sr. DL 6-1 285 Seffner, Fla./Armwood73 Blaine Woodson ** ..........So. DL 6-2 290 East Stroudsburg, Pa./Stroudsburg74 Steve Robinson ................Fr. OL 6-3 280 Phila., Pa./St. Joseph's Prep/Salisbury75 Connor Bozick ** ..............Jr. OL 6-6 315 Severn, Md./DeMatha Catholic76 M.J. Kehoe ......................Fr. OL 6-6 250 Madison, Conn./Cheshire Academy77 Mario Farinella * ..............Fr.r OL 6-2 290 Bloomfield, N.J./Bergen Catholic78 Jethro Pepe * ..................Fr.r OL 6-7 260 Colonia, N.J./St. Joseph's79 James Kretkowski * ..........Fr.r OL 6-6 285 Oceanside, N.Y./Oceanside

80 Diante Cherry ** ..............So. WR 5-11 185 Lancaster, Pa./McCaskey81 Brandon Whaley * ............So. TE 6-4 250 Haymarket, Va./Battlefield82 John Klingerman ..............So. WR 5-9 170 Bloomsburg, Pa./Bloomsburg

(Bowling Green) 83 Justin Washington ............Fr. WR 6-3 200 Winchester, Va./Handley84 DeAndre Davis ** ..............So. WR 6-0 195 Smyrna, Del./St. Mark’s85 Rick Bell *** ....................Sr. WR 6-0 180 Wilmington, Del./Salesianum86 Alec Scheetz ....................Jr. TE 6-5 250 Phoenix, Md./Loyola Blakefield

(William & Mary) 87 Ryan Ammerman ..............So. TE 6-2 230 West Chester, Pa./Malvern Prep

(Penn State) 89 Joe Fortunato *** ............Sr. LS 6-5 240 Linwood, N.J./Mainland Regional

90 Bo Gipson ........................Fr. DL 6-1 310 Aliquippa, Pa./Aliquippa91 Diasjon Robinson ..............Fr. DL 6-1 285 Jersey City, N.J./Lincoln92 Bilal Nichols *....................So. DL 6-5 295 Newark, Del./Hodgson Vo-Tech93 Lloyd Badson ....................Fr. DL 6-3 250 Bear, Del./Caravel Academy94 Christian Lohin ................Fr. DL 6-3 235 North Wales, Pa./Archbishop Wood95 John Nassib * ..................So. DL 6-7 260 West Chester, Pa./Malvern Prep96 Cedric Udegbe **..............So. DL 6-4 250 Minneola, Fla./Montverde Academy97 Andrew Grau ..................Fr.r TE 6-5 220 Rehoboth Beach, Del./Cape Henlopen99 Cam Kitchen ....................Fr. DL 6-2 240 Lawrenceville, N.J./Lawrence/Hun School

*=Letters Won

PRONUNCATION GUIDE:23 Nasir Adderley (na-seer adder-lee)

8 Tenny Adewusi (add-uh-woosy)30 Ryley Angeline (ann-juh-line)75 Connor Bozick (bo-zick)15 Tre (tray) Brown80 Diante (dee-ahn-tay) Cherry 16 Rich Czeczotka (cha-check-uh)36 Trejon (tray-john) Dinkins 77 Mario Farinella (fair-uh-nella)89 Joe Fortunato (four-chuh-nah-toe)35 Khaliq (kuh-leek) Gatson97 Andrew Grau (graw)14 Simba Gwashavanhu (gwash-uh-vahn-who)48 Nate Haase (Ha-zee)

6 Jamie Jarmon (jar-mun)20 Que’shawn (kwa-shawn)34 Jalen (jaylin) Kindle79 James Kretkowski (kret-cow-ski)94 Christian Lohin (low-hin)46 Erik Martinez (mar-teen-ez)39 Kevin McLaughlin (muh-glock-lin)95 John Nassib (nass-ib)

92 Bilal (bu-lahl) Nichols13 Vinny Papale (pa-pal-e)78 Jethro Pepe (peppy)15 Christian Portale (poor-talli)25 Frank Raggo (rag-oh)33 Jalen (jaylin) Randolph 91 Diasjon (day-zhaun) Robinson29 Jasawn (jay-sawn) Thompson24 Ryan Torzsa (tore-zuh)96 Cedric Udegbe (ooh-deg-buh)71 Collin Wallish (wall-ish)52 Tommy Wilmoth (will-myth)10 Kyle Yocum (yo-come)

StaffBryan Bossard (bo-sard)Brian Ginn (say hard g)Jerry Oravitz (or-rav-itz)Dr. Andrew Reisman (reese-min)


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