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2013 DELAWARE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE The 2013 University of Delaware Football Media Guide is a publication of the University of Delaware Athletics Media Relations Office. The guide has consistently been one of the highest rated publications throughout the country in NCAA I-AA/FCS football by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The guide has won the following awards: 2009: 4th in the Nation; 2008: Best in the Nation; 2006: 5th in the Nation; 2005: Best Cover in the Nation; 2004: 4th in the Nation; 2002: 3rd in the Nation; 1997: “Best in the Nation”; 1996: 6th in the Nation; 1995: 4th in the Nation; 1994: 7th in the Nation; 1993: 2nd in the Nation; 1992: 2nd in the Nation; 1991: 2nd in the Naton; 1990: “Best in the Nation”; 1989: 3rd in the Nation; “Best in the District”; 1988: “Best in the District”; 1987: 3rd in the Nation; 1986: 3rd in the Nation; 1981: “Best in the Nation”; 1980: “Best in the District”; 1979: “Honorable Mention”; 1978: 2nd in the Nation; 1977: “Best in the Nation”; 1976: 3rd in the Nation
Guide Editors: Kevin Tritt & Scott Selheimer Cover Design: Kevin Tritt Contributors: Elbert Chance, Harold Heitmann Photos: Majority of photos by Mark Campbell. Additional photos by Kathy F. Atkinson of University of Delaware Photo Services, Kevin Tucker, Jon Cox, Eric Crossan, Dan Cook, Scott McAllister, Dave Yoblick, Tom Mairs, Bob Burleigh, Allen Jennings, Ed Davis, Keith W. Heckert, and Bill Wood. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER – The University of Delaware is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, or disability in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 and other applicable statutes. Inquiries concerning Title IX, Section 503 and 504 compliance, Executive Order 11246 and information regarding campus accessibility and Title VI should be referred to the Affirmative Action Director, 305 Hullihen Hall, 302-831-2835, 302-831-4552 (TDD).
About the covers Front Cover: Blue Hen senior standouts Zach Kerr, Travis Hawkins, Bobby Kennedy and Andrew Pierce will lead Delaware in 2013 during head coach Dave Brock’s first season.
Back Cover: The Blue Hens will play seven games in Delaware Stadium during the 2013 campaign, including the season opener against Jacksonville (Fla.) on August 29.
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013 Blue Hen Football Quick Facts.............................................. 7-9 Schedule................................7 / Back Cover Travel Plans................................................ 8 Rosters................................................ 10-11 Depth Chart.............................................. 12 NCAA Division I FCS Football..................... 77 Meet the Blue Hens Head Coach Dave Brock....................... 13-15 Assistant Coaches................................. 16-22 Football Operations Staff.......................... 22 Personal Development Staff...................... 23 Sports Medicine Staff................................ 23 Athletic Training Staff........................... 23-24 Strength & Conditioning Staff.................... 24 Player Profiles..................................... 25-63 Opponents Jacksonville / Delaware State................... 64 Navy / Wagner........................................ 65 James Madison / Maine............................ 66 Maine / Rhode Island............................... 67 Towson / William & Mary.......................... 68 Richmond / Villanova............................... 69 Series Records vs. 2013 Opponents........... 70 All-Time Series Records............................. 71 2012 in Review CAA Stats/Results................................ 75-76 NCAA FCS Playoff Results.......................... 77 NCAA FCS Final Polls................................. 77 Lambert Cup/ECAC Results........................ 78 Game Summaries................................ 79-84 Spring Game Summary............................. 84 Final Statistics...................................... 85-90 Individual Honors..................................... 91 History CAA Champions........................................ 74 NCAA FCS Champions/Polls....................... 77 Lambert Cup/ECAC Awards........................ 78 Delaware Football.............................. 99-115 Helmet Design........................................ 102 Delaware in the Final Rankings............... 103 Delaware Stadium........................... 118-120 Attendance...................................... 119-120 Homecoming.......................................... 120 All-Americans/Honors...................... 121-125 All-Time Head Coaches............................ 126
Year by Year Leaders....................... 144-147 Year by Year Results........................ 148-157 Success After Football............................. 158 Football Alumni/Pros.............................. 159 Joe Flacco.............................................. 160 Letterwinners.................................. 161-169 Records Delaware Stadium.................................. 119 Attendance Records......................... 119-120 Coaching................................................ 126 Team............................................... 130-131 Individual........................................ 132-143 Colonial Athletic Association History..................................................... 73 Staff Directory.......................................... 73 2013 Composite Schedule......................... 75 CAA History Past Champions........................................ 74 2012 Standings........................................ 74 2012 All-Conference Teams....................... 74 2012 Statistics..................................... 75-76 Media General Information................................... 2 Directors to Delaware Stadium.................... 2 Delaware Football Media Outlets................. 3 Area Hotels/Restaurants............................. 3 Blue Hen Radio Network............................. 4 CAA Staff Directory................................... 73 The University President Dr. Patrick T. Harker.................... 5 Director of Athletics Eric Ziady..................... 5 University History..................................... 93 Blue Hen/YoUDee History......................... 93 Administration.......................................... 96 Athletics Staff Directory............................ 97 Delaware Stadium........................... 118-120 Schedules 2013 Season..........................7 / Back Cover CAA Composite......................................... 75 NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs..................... 75 Opponent Composite Chart...................... 170
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