# 2013 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

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.

## Preseason
### Recruiting class

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

### Preseason awards

* Sean Baner
       CFPA Preseason Placekicker Watch List
       The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team
* Michael Johnson
       CFPA Kick Returners to Watch
* Bobby Kennedy
       CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team
* Zach Kerr
       The Sports Network Preseason All-American Second Team
       Phil Steele Preseason All-American First Team
       CAA Preseason All-Conference First Team
       College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American First Team
* Andrew Pierce
       The Sports Network Preseason All-American Third Team
       Walter Payton National Player of the Year Watch List
       College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team
* Jeff Williams
       CFPA Preseason Linebacker Watch List
       Phil Steele Preseason All-American Third Team
       College Sports Journal FCS Preseason All-American Second Team

### Conference predictions

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

## Schedule

| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
| August 29 | 7:30 pm | Jacksonville* | | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE | HAA | W 51–35 | 19,120 |
| September 7 | 3:30 pm | Delaware State* | | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE (Route 1 Rivalry) | NBCSN | W 42–21 | 19,316 |
| September 14 | 3:30 pm | at Navy* | | Navy–Marine Corps Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, MD | CBSSN | L 7–51 | 36,208 |
| September 21 | 6:00 pm | Wagner* | | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE | HAA | W 49–9 | 15,723 |
| September 28 | 7:00 pm | No. 14 James Madison | | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE (rivalry) | CSN | W 29–22 | 18,405 |
| October 5 | 3:30 pm | at No. 23 Maine | No. 24 | Alfond StadiumOrono, ME | | L 28–62 | 6,304 |
| October 12 | 12:00 pm | Albany | | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE | CSN | W 33–30 | 17,363 |
| October 26 | 12:00 pm | at Rhode Island | | Meade StadiumKingston, RI | | W 35–13 | 6,536 |
| November 2 | 7:00 pm | at No. 7 Towson | No. 21 | Johnny Unitas StadiumTowson, MD | | W 32–31 | 8,741 |
| November 9 | 3:00 pm | No. 23 William & Mary | No. 15 | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE (rivalry) | CSN | L 10–24 | 21,010 |
| November 16 | 12:00 pm | Richmond | No. 21 | Delaware StadiumNewark, DE | HAA | L 43–46 | 15,817 |
| November 23 | 3:30 pm | vs. Villanova | | PPL ParkChester, PA (Battle of the Blue) | | L 34–35 | 10,117 |
| *Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from The Sports Network Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Eastern time ||||||||

## Opening depth chart

Defense :
* FS
| WLB | MLB | SLB |
* SS
* Blair Menefee
* CB
* Travis Hawkins
* Mark Doe
| DE | DT | DT | DE |
| ⋅ | ⋅ | ⋅ | Laith Wallschleger |
| ⋅ | ⋅ | Logan Shultz | Derrick Saulsberry |
* CB
* Jordan Thomas
Offense :
* WR
* WR
| LT | LG | C | RG | RT |
* WR
* WR
* QB
* RB

## 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 | 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) |

## Game summaries
### Jacksonville

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 35 |
| • Blue Hens | 0 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 51 |

### Delaware State

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Hornets | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| • Blue Hens | 14 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 42 |

### Navy

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Blue Hens | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| • Midshipmen | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 51 |
* 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

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Seahawks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 |
| • Blue Hens | 21 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 49 |
* Wagner was coming off a share of the NEC championship and a Second Round loss to Eastern Washington in 2012.

### James Madison

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #14 Dukes | 13 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
| • Blue Hens | 0 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 29 |

### Maine

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| #24 Blue Hens | 8 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 28 |
| • #23 Black Bears | 27 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 62 |
* 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

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Great Danes | 3 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 30 |
| • Blue Hens | 0 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 33 |
* Albany was coming off a share of the NEC championship in 2012.

### Rhode Island

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Blue Hens | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 35 |
| Rams | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |

### Towson

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • #21 Blue Hens | 10 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 32 |
| #7 Tigers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 |
* 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

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • #23 Tribe | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| #15 Blue Hens | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |

### Richmond

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| • Spiders | 7 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 46 |
| #21 Blue Hens | 3 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 43 |
* Richmond was coming off a shared CAA championship in 2012.

### Villanova

| | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
| Blue Hens | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
| • Wildcats | 3 | 6 | 3 | 23 | 35 |
* Villanova was coming off a shared CAA championship, and a First Round loss to Stony Brook in 2012.

## 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)
       First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Tight End)
* Pat Callaway
       Second Team CAA All-Conference (Linebacker)
       Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Linebacker)
* Eric Enderson
       Second Team CAA All-Conference (Punter)
       First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punter)
* Brandon Heath
       Third Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)
       Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)
* Michael Johnson
       Second Team CAA All-Conference (wide receiver)
       First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (wide receiver)
* Rob Jones
       First Team CAA All-Conference (Punt Returner)
       First Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (Punt Returner)
* Bobby Kennedy
       Second Team CAA All-Conference (offensive line)
       Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (offensive line)
* Zach Kerr
       First Team CAA All-Conference (defensive line)
       Second Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (defensive line)
       Third Team Beyond Sports Network All-American (defensive line)
       Second Team The Sports Network All-American (defensive line)
       2014 East-West Shrine Game invitee
* Andrew Pierce
       Second Team CAA All-Conference (running back)
       Third Team College Sports Madness All-Conference (running back)

## Ranking movements

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking — = Not ranked RV = Received votes :
| | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | 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 | — |
| Coaches | RV | RV | RV | RV | RV | 25 | RV | RV | RV | RV | 21 | 22 | RV | — | — |