Английская Википедия:2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use mdy dates Шаблон:Infobox college sports team season Шаблон:2014 Colonial Athletic Association football standings The 2014 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) during the 2014 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Dave Brock, the Fightin' Blue Hens compiled an overall record of 6–6 with a mark of 4–4 in conference play, placing in a four-way tie for fifth in the CAA. The team played home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware.

Preseason

Recruiting class

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Transfers

Three players transferred into Delaware for the 2014 Season:

Player	Position	Previous School	Hometown
C.J. Jones	DB	Boston College	Wilmington, DE
Blake Rankin	QB	Rutgers	Bloomsburg, PA
Anthony Speziale	OL	Wagner	Manahawkin, NJ

Preseason awards

• Nick Boyle – CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team (Tight End)
• Eric Enderson – CAA Football Preseason All-Conference Team (Punter), The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Second Team (Punter)
• Michael Johnson – The Sports Network FCS Preseason All-American Third Team (All Purpose).
• Jalen Randolph – CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate
• Ryan Torza – CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate
• Laith Wallschleger – CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Candidate

Conference predictions

Delaware was picked to finish sixth in the CAA Preseason Poll.

CAA Preseason Poll (first place votes)

1. New Hampshire (15)

2. Villanova (2)

3. Richmond (3)

4. William & Mary (3)

5. Towson

6. Delaware

7. Maine

8. James Madison (1)

9. Stony Brook

10. UAlbany

11. Rhode Island

12. Elon

Preseason rankings

FCS Coaches Poll

Delaware received 15 votes in the Preseason Coaches Poll, resulting in a tie for 35th. The Blue Hens face four teams ranked in the preseason poll (#4 New Hampshire, #7 Towson, #13 Villanova, and #22 William & Mary). In addition, they meet up with two teams to receive votes but not be ranked (James Madison and Sacred Heart).

The Sports Network FCS Poll

Delaware received 213 votes in the Preseason TSN poll, good for 29th overall. The Blue Hens are scheduled to face four teams that were ranked in the poll in 2014 (#4 New Hampshire, #12 Villanova, #13 Towson, and #19 William & Mary). In addition, they will face two teams that received votes but were not in the top 25 (James Madison – 180 votes and Sacred Heart – 14 votes).

Coaching staff

Name	Position	Year	Alma mater
Dave Brock	Head coach	2013	Salisbury (1994)
Sean Devine	Offensive coordinator/offensive line	2013	Colby (1994)
Tim Weaver	Co-defensive coordinator/linebackers	2013	Davidson (1990)
Dennis Dottin-Carter	Co-defensive coordinator/defensive line	2013	Maine (2002)
Brian Ginn	Quarterbacks	2000	Delaware (2000)
Bryan Bossard	Wide receivers	2014	Delaware (1988)
Tony Lucas	Running backs	2013	Columbia (2003)
Eddie Allen	Special teams coordinator/tight ends	2014	New Haven (2003)
Henry Baker	Cornerbacks	2011	Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntire	Safeties	2013	Thiel (2006)
Jerry Oravitz	Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration	1997	Salisbury (1984)
David Baylor	Player Development	2006	Bentley (1997)
Jude Moser	Administrative Assistant

Roster

(as of July 29, 2014)
Quarterbacks 2 Trent Hurley – Senior 7 Blake Rankin – Sophomore 8 Justin Burns – Senior 15 Joseph Walker – Freshman 16 Richard Czeczotka – Sophomore Wide receivers 4 Jerel Harrison – Junior 6 Andrew Opoku – Senior 17 Michael Johnson – Senior 18 Quai Jefferson – Freshman 21 Stephen Clark – Senior 27 Troy Gallen – Freshman 37 Ricky Emerson – Redshirt Freshman 80 Diante Cherry – Redshirt Freshman 81 Andrew Peterson – Sophomore 83 Kevin Macari – Junior 84 DeAndre Davis – Redshirt Freshman 85 Rick Bell – Junior 88 Tre Brown – Freshman Tight ends 10 Kyle Yocum – Redshirt Freshman 26 Ryan Cobb – Senior 30 Ryley Angeline – Freshman 82 Matt Rodriguez – Junior 86 Nick Boyle – Senior 87 Jake Powell – Freshman 97 Andrew Grau – Freshman 99 Brandon Whaley – Freshman		Running backs 28 Thomas Jefferson – Freshman 31 Wes Hills – Sophomore 32 Kareem Williams – Freshman 33 Jalen Randolph – Sophomore 47 Trejon Dinkins – Redshirt Freshman Offensive line 53 Andrew Consevage – Junior 54 Brody Kern – Redshirt Freshman 60 Peter Thistle – Sophomore 61 Justin Glenn – Junior 63 Shawn Davis – Sophomore 64 Bryan Reed – Freshman 67 JD Dzurko – Senior 68 Will Lewis – Sophomore 69 Ben Curtis – Junior 70 Jake Trump – Redshirt Freshman 71 Sam Collura – Junior 74 Michael Radespiel – Sophomore 75 Connor Bozick – Sophomore 76 Christian Marchena – Junior 77 Mario Farinella – Freshman 78 Jethro Pepe – Freshman 79 James Kretkowski – Freshman 92 Anthony Speziale – Redshirt Freshman		Defensive line 45 Chris Corvino – Senior 46 Laith Wallschleger – Senior 55 Brandon Henderson – Sophomore 57 Grant Roberts – Redshirt Freshman 58 Josh Plummer – Junior 59 Vince Hollerman – Junior 72 David Tinsley – Junior 73 Blaine Woodson – Redshirt Freshman 90 Derrick Saulsberry – Senior 92 Bilal Nichols – Freshman 95 John Nassib – Freshman 96 Cedric Udegbe – Redshirt Freshman Linebackers 5 Charles Bell – Freshman 20 Donte Raymond – Freshman 25 David Mackall – Senior 29 Anthony Jackson – Freshman 34 Jalen Kindle – Redshirt Freshman 34 Justice Smith – Redshirt Freshman 40 Derek Battle – Junior 41 Kennedy Ogbonna – Senior 42 Eric Patton – Sophomore 43 Larry Spears – Redshirt Freshman 44 Pat Callaway – Senior 50 Brandon Snyder – Sophomore 51 Christopher Lail – Sophomore 52 Nate Haase – Redshirt Freshman 53 Tommy Wilmoth – Redshirt Freshman 54 Jordan Andrews – Redshirt Freshman 91 Randall Schiccatano – Redshirt Freshman		Defensive backs 1 Malcolm Brown – Freshman 3 Craig Brodsky – Junior 9 Roman Tatum – Sophomore 11 Jake Giusti – Senior 12 Mark Doe – Sophomore 13 Maurice Harley – Freshman 14 Simba Gwashavanhu – Sophomore 22 Justin Watson – Redshirt Freshman 23 Mario Rowson – Senior 24 Ryan Torzsa – Sophomore 31 Chris Buckley – Redshirt Freshman 35 Khalig Gatson – Sophomore 37 Kivar Thurman – Senior Punters 49 Eric Enderson – Sophomore Place Kickers 19 Garrett Greenway – Junior 36 Brandon Tuozzolo – Sophomore 39 Kevin McLaughlin – Sophomore 98 Frank Raggo – Freshman Long Snappers 66 Tim Sheridan – Redshirt Freshman 89 Joe Fortunato – Junior

Game summaries

Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh was coming off a win over Bowling Green in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl in 2013.

• First time Delaware was shut out since September 14, 1996 (a 27–0 loss at Villanova), snapping a streak of 220 games.
• Largest margin of defeat for Delaware since September 24, 1921 (an 89–0 loss at Pennsylvania).
• Offensive MVP: Nick Boyle – TE
• Defensive MVP: Simba Gwashavanhu – SS
• Special Teams MVP: Andrew Opoku – WR
• Pittsburgh went on to fall to Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl.

Delaware State

• Postponed from September 6 at 6 PM to September 7 at 12 PM due to lightning in the area.
• Jalen Randolph named Nate Beasley MVP.
• Offensive MVP: Jalen Randolph – RB
• Defensive MVP: Vince Hollerman – DE
• Special Teams MVP: Michael Johnson – WR

James Madison

• Delaware's first OT win since September 10, 2005, against Lehigh (34–33). Hens had lost three consecutive OT games since (2007 v. Richmond (5OT), 2010 v. Villanova, and 2012 v. Towson).
• James Madison went on to fall in the first round of the NCAA First Round to Liberty.

Sacred Heart

• Sacred Heart was coming off of a NEC championship and a First Round loss to Fordham in 2013.
• Delaware's first FCS non-conference loss since January 7, 2011 (v. Eastern Washington, in the National Championship game).
• Delaware's first regular season FCS non-conference loss since September 20, 2008 (at Furman).
• Delaware's first home non-conference loss since September 16, 2006 (v. Albany).
• Sacred Heart went on to win the NEC championship and fall in the NCAA First Round to Fordham.

Towson

• Towson was coming off a loss in the National Championship Game to North Dakota State in 2013.
• First Homecoming loss since October 31, 2009 to James Madison (20–8).

New Hampshire

• New Hampshire was coming off a Semifinal loss to North Dakota State in 2013.
• New Hampshire went on to win the CAA championship and fall to Illinois State in the NCAA Semifinals.

Villanova

• Villanova went on to fall in the NCAA Quarterfinals to Sam Houston State.