2013_Delaware_Fightin'_Blue_Hens_football_team
2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team
American college football season
The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by first-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a three-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.
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| Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Record | 7–5 (4–4 CAA) |
| Head coach |
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| Offensive coordinator | Sean Devine (1st season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread |
| Defensive coordinator | Tim Weaver (1st season) |
| Base defense | 4–3 |
| Home stadium | Delaware Stadium |
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| No. 12 Maine $^ | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 2 Towson ^ | 6 | – | 2 | 13 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 5 New Hampshire ^ | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Villanova | 5 | – | 3 | 6 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delaware | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| William & Mary | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Richmond | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Madison | 3 | – | 5 | 6 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stony Brook | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rhode Island | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Albany | 0 | – | 8 | 1 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Recruiting class
The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.[1]
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| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Diante Cherry WR |
Lancaster, PA | McCaskey HS | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | – | Nov 5, 2012 |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 70 | ||||||
| Wes Hills RB/LB |
Wildwood, NJ | Wildwood HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | 4.48 | Jan 5, 2013 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 69 | ||||||
| Luke Moore QB |
Wilmington, DE | St. Mark's High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 4.75 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 99 | ||||||
| Jalen Kindle LB |
Fleming Island, FL | Fleming Island HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Larry Spears LB |
Henrico, VA | Varina HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Roman Tatum CB |
Winter Garden, FL | West Orange HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Ryan Torzsa S |
Waxhaw, NC | Cuthbertson HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 192 lb (87 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Jacob Trump OL |
Mechanicsburg, PA | Mechanicsburg HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Cedric Udegbe DE |
Minneola, FL | Montverde Academy | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Justin Watson S |
Washington, D.C | Friendship Collegiate | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | – | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Blaine Woodson DL |
East Stroudsburg, PA | Stroudsburg HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | – | Nov 4, 2012 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
| Kyle Yocum QB |
Reading, PA | Exeter HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | – | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A | ||||||
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Transfers
On February 6, 2013, it was announced that Delaware added two transfers for the 2013 season: junior linebacker Kennedy Ogbonna from ASA The College For Excellence and junior running back Jordan Thomas from Rutgers University. Greyshirted linebacker Eric Patton was added to the roster for the 2013 season as well.[1]
Preseason awards
- Sean Baner
- Michael Johnson
- CFPA Kick Returners to Watch[4]
- Bobby Kennedy
- CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
- Zach Kerr
- Andrew Pierce
- Jeff Williams
Conference predictions
Delaware was predicted to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.[5]
- CAA Preseason Poll:
- 1. Villanova (11 First Place Votes)
- 2. Towson (3)
- 3. New Hampshire (3)
- 4. Richmond (1)
- 5. James Madison (4)
- 6. Delaware
- 7. Stony Brook
- 8. Maine
- 9. William & Mary
- 10. Albany
- 11. Rhode Island
Preseason rankings
FCS Coaches Poll
Delaware received 47 points in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in the 30th highest total. Four of Delaware's CAA opponents received a Top 25 ranking (#9 Villanova, #12 Towson, #14 Richmond, and #15 James Madison). Three additional opponents, two from the CAA, for the season received votes (Wagner, Maine, and Albany).
The Sports Network FCS Poll
Delaware received 130 points in the Preseason Sports Network FCS Poll, placing them in 32nd. Of the CAA opponents that the Hens will face in 2013, four received a Top 25 position: #5 Villanova, #11 Towson, #15 Richmond, and #19 James Madison. In addition, three opponents for 2013 received votes: Wagner, Albany, and William & Mary.
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| August 29 | 7:30 pm | Jacksonville* | HAA | W 51–35 | 19,120 | ||
| September 7 | 3:30 pm | Delaware State* |
| NBCSN | W 42–21 | 19,316 | |
| September 14 | 3:30 pm | at Navy* | CBSSN | L 7–51 | 36,208 | ||
| September 21 | 6:00 pm | Wagner* |
| HAA | W 49–9 | 15,723 | |
| September 28 | 7:00 pm | No. 14 James Madison |
| CSN | W 29–22 | 18,405 | |
| October 5 | 3:30 pm | at No. 23 Maine | No. 24 | L 28–62 | 6,304 | ||
| October 12 | 12:00 pm | Albany |
| CSN | W 33–30 | 17,363 | |
| October 26 | 12:00 pm | at Rhode Island | W 35–13 | 6,536 | |||
| November 2 | 7:00 pm | at No. 7 Towson | No. 21 | W 32–31 | 8,741 | ||
| November 9 | 3:00 pm | No. 23 William & Mary | No. 15 |
| CSN | L 10–24 | 21,010 |
| November 16 | 12:00 pm | Richmond | No. 21 |
| HAA | L 43–46 | 15,817 |
| November 23 | 3:30 pm | vs. Villanova | L 34–35 | 10,117 | |||
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| Name | Position | Year | Alma mater |
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| Dave Brock | Head coach | 2013 | Salisbury (1994) |
| Sean Devine | Offensive coordinator/offensive line | 2013 | Colby (1994) |
| Tim Weaver | Defensive coordinator/linebackers | 2013 | Davidson (1990) |
| John Perry | Passing game coordinator/quarterbacks | 2013 | New Hampshire (1992) |
| Brian Ginn | Receivers | 2000 | Delaware (2000) |
| Devin Fitzsimmons | Tight Ends/special teams | 2013 | Bucknell (2005) |
| Dennis Dottin-Carter | Defensive line | 2013 | Maine (2002) |
| Tony Lucas | Running backs | 2013 | Columbia (2003) |
| Henry Baker | Cornerbacks | 2011 | Maryland (2003) |
| Tom McEntire | Safeties | 2013 | Thiel (2006) |
| Fritz Stueber | Offensive Quality Control | 2011 | Delaware (2012) |
| Michael Donovan | Defensive Quality Control | 2013 | Bentley University (2011) |
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Jacksonville
See also: 2013 Jacksonville Dolphins football team
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Delaware State
See also: 2013 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry
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Navy
See also: 2013 Navy Midshipmen football team
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- Navy was coming off a loss to Arizona State in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in 2012.
- Most lopsided Navy win in series all-time.
- Navy would go on to play in the Armed Forces Bowl, defeating Middle Tennessee.
Wagner
See also: 2013 Wagner Seahawks football team
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- Wagner was coming off a share of the NEC championship and a Second Round loss to Eastern Washington in 2012.
James Madison
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Maine
See also: 2013 Maine Black Bears football team
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- Most lopsided Maine win in series all-time.
- First time Delaware allowed 60+ points in regulation since a September 24, 1921, loss to Pennsylvania (89–0).
- Maine would go on to win the CAA championship, and fall in the Second Round to New Hampshire.
Albany
See also: 2013 Albany Great Danes football team
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- Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.
Rhode Island
See also: 2013 Rhode Island Rams football team
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Towson
See also: 2013 Towson Tigers football team
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- Towson was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.
- Towson would go on to play in the National Championship Game, falling to North Dakota State.
William & Mary
See also: 2013 William & Mary Tribe football team
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Richmond
See also: 2013 Richmond Spiders football team
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- Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.
Villanova
See also: 2013 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue
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- Villanova was coming off a shared CAA championship, and a First Round loss to Stony Brook in 2012.
Following the losing streak to close the season, the Blue Hens failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Conference standings
- Team (change from preseason prediction)
- 1. Maine (−7)
- 2. Towson (even)
- 3. New Hampshire (even)
- 4. Villanova (+3)
- 5. Richmond (+1)
- 6. William & Mary (−3)
- 7. Delaware (+1)
- 8. Stony Brook (even)
- 9. James Madison (+4)
- 10. Rhode Island (−1)
- 11. Albany (+1)
Postseason awards
- Nick Boyle
- Pat Callaway
- Eric Enderson
- Brandon Heath
- Michael Johnson
- Rob Jones
- Bobby Kennedy
- Zach Kerr
- First Team CAA All-Conference (defensive line)[14]
- Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (defensive line)[15]
- Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (defensive line)
- Second Team The Sports Network All-American (defensive line)[16]
- 2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee
- Andrew Pierce
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| Coaches | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | 25 | RV | RV | RV | RV | 21 | 22 | RV | — | — |
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- "New Delaware Head Coach Dave Brock Announces 2013 Football Recruiting Class, Incoming Transfers" (Press release). University of Delaware. February 6, 2013. Archived from the original on July 15, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2013.
- "University of Delaware Record-Setter Sean Baner Named to CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. June 25, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- "University of Delaware Football Standouts Pierce, Baner, Kerr Selected to The Sports Network Pre-Season All-American Squad" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 2, 2013. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- "Delaware's Michael Johnson Selected to CFPA Kick Returners to Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 12, 2013. Archived from the original on July 23, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- "CAA Football Announces Preseason All-Conference Team, Predicted Order of Finish" (Press release). July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
- "Phil Steele's College Football Preview". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- "2013 CSJ FCS Preseason All-America Team Announced". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- "Andrew Pierce Earns Spot on Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. July 8, 2013. Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- "University of Delaware Sophomore Jeff Williams Selected to CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List" (Press release). University of Delaware. June 20, 2013. Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- "Delaware Blue Hens Schedule 2013". ESPN. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
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- "2013 Football Media Guide". Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- "Box Score (Final) – Jacksonville vs Delaware". University of Delaware. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
- "CAA Football Announces 2013 All-Conference Nominees". Colonial Athletic Association. November 26, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
- "CAA FCS Football 2013 All-Conference Teams". College Sports Madness. November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- "Delaware Defensive tackle Zach Kerr Honored on The Sports Network All-American Football Team" (Press release). University of Delaware. December 18, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013.