University of Delaware Athletics
Delaware Football Opens Spring Practice Apr. 4 Under Danny Rocco Era
4/12/2017 11:40:00 AM | Football
• Fandemonium VIII Information
Danny RoccoRocco, who was selected to the UD post back in December after successful stints at Liberty and Richmond over the last 11 seasons, finally gets the chance to see his squad on the field when the Blue Hens open spring drills on Tuesday, Apr. 4, on the UD Practice Fields behind Delaware Field House.
Delaware will take part in 15 practices over the next four weeks leading up to the annual Blue-White Spring Game and Fandemonium on Saturday, May 6 at Delaware Stadium.
The Blue Hens will practice each Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 until 4:45 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Practices are open to the public.
Below are the individual practice dates:
Tuesday, Apr. 4 - 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 6 - 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 8 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 11 - 2:45 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 13 - 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 15 - 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 18 - 2:45 p.m.
*Thursday, Apr. 20 - 2:45 p.m.
*Saturday, Apr. 22 - 10:30 a.m.
Downstate Day at Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes, Del., 2-4 p.m. Link
Tuesday, Apr. 25 - 2:45 p.m.
*Thursday, Apr. 27- 2:45 p.m.
Saturday, Apr. 29 - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 4 - 2:45 p.m.
Friday, May 5 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 6 - Blue-White Spring Game, 6 p.m. (Fandemonium, 4-7 p.m.)
*=Practice will include some elements of a scrimmage with officials
Fandemonium VIII will take place on May 6 from 4-7 p.m. in the field directly in front of Delaware Stadium.
Delaware fans of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy an action-packed day with Blue Hens Athletics & Recreation, including a full day of free entertainment and root on the Blue Hens on-field.
The Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone, located in front of the west main entrance of Delaware Stadium from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., will feature numerous family fun activities including free pony rides, inflatable interactives for all ages, live music, food sampling, giveaways, and more.
MEDIA INFORMATION: Contact Scott Selheimer | selheime@udel.edu | Office: 302-831-8007 | Cell: 302-562-5129
