2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

The 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 2013 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by first-year head coach Dave Brock and played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. They were a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). They finished the season 7–5, 4–4 in CAA play to finish in a three-way tie for fifth place.

2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
ConferenceColonial Athletic Association
2013 record7–5 (4–4 CAA)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorSean Devine (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorTim Weaver (1st season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumDelaware Stadium
(Capacity: 22,000)
2013 Colonial Athletic Association football standings
Conf  Overall
Team W L    W L 
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  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

Previous season
See also: 2012 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

Delaware started 2012 strong with a four-game winning streak over West Chester, Delaware State, Bucknell, and William & Mary. After their peak at #9 in the polls, the Hens finished the season by losing six out of their final seven games, with the only victory against Rhode Island. Former coach K. C. Keeler was fired in January 2013, and most of the staff was released with his departure.

Preseason

Recruiting class

The Blue Hens received 12 letters of intent on National Signing Day, February 6, 2013.[1]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40‡ Commit date
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
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Delaware Commit List for 2013". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  • "RecruitTracker 2013: Delaware". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
  • "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 11, 2013.

    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
    CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List[2]
    The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team[3]
    • Michael Johnson
    CFPA Kick Returners to Watch[4]
    • Bobby Kennedy
    CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
    • Zach Kerr
    The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team[3]
    Phil Steele Preseason All-American First Team[6]
    CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team[5]
    College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American First Team[7]
    • Andrew Pierce
    The Sports Network Preseason All-American Third Team[3]
    Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List[8]
    College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team[7]
    • Jeff Williams
    CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List[9]
    Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team[6]
    College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team[7]

    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

    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.

    Opening depth chart

    Coaching staff
    NamePositionYearAlma mater
    Dave BrockHead Coach2013Salisbury (1994)
    Sean DevineOffensive Coordinator/Offensive Line2013Colby (1994)
    Tim WeaverDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers2013Davidson (1990)
    John PerryPassing Game Coordinator/Quarterbacks2013New Hampshire (1992)
    Brian GinnReceivers2000Delaware (2000)
    Devin FitzsimmonsTight Ends/Special Teams2013Bucknell (2005)
    Dennis Dottin-CarterDefensive Line2013Maine (2002)
    Tony LucasRunning Backs2013Columbia (2003)
    Henry BakerCornerbacks2011Maryland (2003)
    Tom McEntireSafeties2013Thiel (2006)
    Fritz StueberOffensive Quality Control2011Delaware (2012)
    Michael DonovanDefensive Quality Control2013Bentley University (2011)

    Schedule
    DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
    August 297:30 pmJacksonville*
    		HAAW 51–3519,120
    September 73:30 pmDelaware State*
    		NBCSNW 42–2119,316
    September 143:30 pmat Navy*
    		CBSSNL 7–5136,208
    September 216:00 pmWagner*
    • Delaware Stadium
    • Newark, DE
    		HAAW 49–915,723
    September 287:00 pmNo. 14 James Madison
    • Delaware Stadium
    • Newark, DE (Rivalry)
    		CSNW 29–2218,405
    October 53:30 pmat No. 23 MaineNo. 24
    		L 28–626,304
    October 1212:00 pmAlbany
    • Delaware Stadium
    • Newark, DE
    		CSNW 33–3017,363
    October 2612:00 pmat Rhode Island
    		W 35–136,536
    November 27:00 pmat No. 7 TowsonNo. 21
    		W 32–318,741
    November 93:00 pmNo. 23 William & MaryNo. 15
    • Delaware Stadium
    • Newark, DE (Rivalry)
    		CSNL 10–2421,010
    November 1612:00 pmRichmondNo. 21
    • Delaware Stadium
    • Newark, DE
    		HAAL 43–4615,817
    November 233:30 pmat Villanova
    		L 34–3510,117

    Game summaries

    Jacksonville
    See also: 2013 Jacksonville Dolphins football team
    1 234Total
    Dolphins 14 7014 35
    • Blue Hens 0 211020 51
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 7:36 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:09
    • Game attendance: 19,120
    • Game weather: Temp: 80 • Wind: 5 ENE • Weather: Hot, Humid
    • Referee: Tony Marcella
    The student section of Delaware Stadium during the 2013 season opener against Jacksonville.

    Delaware State
    See also: 2013 Delaware State Hornets football team and Route 1 Rivalry
    Route 1 Rivalry
    1 234Total
    Hornets 0 777 21
    • Blue Hens 14 2107 42
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 3:36 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:05
    • Game attendance: 19,316
    • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: 8 WSW • Weather: Sunny
    • Referee: Kelvin Hudson
    • Television network: NBC Sports Network
    See also: 2013 Navy Midshipmen football team
    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 0 700 7
    • Midshipmen 10 131414 51
    • Location: Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium
      Annapolis, Maryland
    • Game start: 3:34 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:16
    • Game attendance: 36,208
    • Game weather: Temp:67 • Wind:N 10 • Weather:Sunny
    • Referee: Jonah Monroe
    • Television network: CBS Sports Network

    Wagner
    See also: 2013 Wagner Seahawks football team
    1 234Total
    Seahawks 3 006 9
    • Blue Hens 21 2170 49
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 6:06 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:45
    • Game attendance: 15,723
    • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Rain
    • Referee: James R. Smith

    #14 James Madison
    See also: 2013 James Madison Dukes football team and Delaware-James Madison rivalry
    1 234Total
    #14 Dukes 13 603 22
    • Blue Hens 0 7157 29
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 7:07 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:57
    • Game attendance: 18,405
    • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 6 ENE • Weather: Clear
    • Referee: Henry Wimberg
    • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson

    #23 Maine
    See also: 2013 Maine Black Bears football team
    1 234Total
    #24 Blue Hens 8 7013 28
    • #23 Black Bears 27 7217 62
    • Location: Alfond Stadium
      Orono, Maine
    • Game start: 3:37 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:52
    • Game attendance: 6,304
    • Game weather: Temp: 60 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
    • Referee: William Gosseli
    • 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
    1 234Total
    Great Danes 3 7713 30
    • Blue Hens 0 16611 33
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:07 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:21
    • Game attendance: 17,363
    • Game weather: Temp: 66 • Wind: 15 NE • Weather: Cloudy
    • Referee: Bill Broadhurst
    • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson
    • Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.

    Rhode Island
    See also: 2013 Rhode Island Rams football team
    1 234Total
    • Blue Hens 7 14140 35
    Rams 0 670 13
    • Location: Meade Stadium
      Kingston, Rhode Island
    • Game start: 12:00 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:50
    • Game attendance: 6,536
    • Game weather: Temp: 55 • Wind: 13 WSW • Weather: Partly Cloudy
    • Referee: Tom Kichline

    #7 Towson
    See also: 2013 Towson Tigers football team
    1 234Total
    • #21 Blue Hens 10 0022 32
    #7 Tigers 7 1473 31
    • Location: Johnny Unitas Stadium
      Towson, Maryland
    • Game start: 7:05 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:07
    • Game attendance: 8,741
    • Game weather: Temp: 58 • Wind: 10 WNW • Weather: Clear
    • Referee: C. Lamertana

    #23 William & Mary
    See also: 2013 William & Mary Tribe football team
    1 234Total
    • #23 Tribe 10 770 24
    #15 Blue Hens 7 030 10
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 3:07 PM
    • Elapsed time: 2:58
    • Game attendance: 21,010
    • Game weather: Temp: 51 • Wind: 10 S • Weather: Sunny, Cool
    • TV announcers (NBC Regional Networks): Scott Graham & Brad Jackson

    Richmond
    See also: 2013 Richmond Spiders football team
    1 234Total
    • Spiders 7 22710 46
    #21 Blue Hens 3 141412 43
    • Location: Delaware Stadium
      Newark, Delaware
    • Game start: 12:07 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:15
    • Game attendance: 15,817
    • Game weather: Temp: 52 • Wind: Calm • Weather: Overcast
    • Referee: Paul Zukis
    • Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

    Villanova
    See also: 2013 Villanova Wildcats football team and Battle of the Blue
    Battle of the Blue
    1 234Total
    Blue Hens 14 0200 34
    • Wildcats 3 6323 35
    • Location: PPL Park
      Chester, Pennsylvania
    • Game start: 3:36 PM
    • Elapsed time: 3:10
    • Game attendance: 10,117
    • Game weather: Temp: 48 • Wind: NW 12 • Weather: Partly Cloudy
    • Referee: H. Wimberg

    Postseason

    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
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Tight End)[12]
    First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Tight End)[13]
    • Pat Callaway
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Linebacker)[12]
    Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Linebacker)[13]
    • Eric Enderson
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Punter)[12]
    First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punter)[13]
    • Brandon Heath
    Third Team CAA All-Conference (Offensive Line)[12]
    Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Offensive Line)[13]
    • Michael Johnson
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Wide Receiver)[12]
    First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Wide Receiver)[13]
    • Rob Jones
    First Team CAA All-Conference (Punt Returner)[12]
    First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punt Returner)[13]
    • Bobby Kennedy
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Offensive Line)[12]
    Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Offensive Line)[13]
    • Zach Kerr
    First Team CAA All-Conference (Defensive Line)[12]
    Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Defensive Line)[13]
    Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (Defensive Line)
    Second Team The Sports Network All-American (Defensive Line)[14]
    2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee
    • Andrew Pierce
    Second Team CAA All-Conference (Running Back)[12]
    Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Running Back)[13]

    Ranking movements
    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
    NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
    Week
    Poll Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Final 
    Sports Network RV RV RV RV RV 24 RV RV RV 21 15 21 RV RV NR 
    Coaches RV RV RV RV RV 25 RV RV RV RV 21 22 RV NR NR

    References
    1. "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.
    2. "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.
    3. "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.
    4. "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.
    5. "CAA Football Announces Preseason All-Conference Team, Predicted Order of Finish" (Press release). July 24, 2013. Retrieved July 27, 2013.
    6. "Phil Steele's College Football Preview". Retrieved July 19, 2013.
    7. "2013 CSJ FCS Preseason All-America Team Announced". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
    8. "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.
    9. "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.
    10. "2013 Football Media Guide". Retrieved August 28, 2013.
    11. "Box Score (Final) – Jacksonville vs Delaware". University of Delaware. August 29, 2013. Archived from the original on August 30, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
    12. "CAA Football Announces 2013 All-Conference Nominees". Colonial Athletic Association. November 26, 2013. Retrieved December 1, 2013.
    13. "CAA FCS Football 2013 All-Conference Teams". College Sports Madness. November 25, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
    14. "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.
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