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Blue Hens Earn Trip to FCS Playoffs
11/18/2018 1:41:00 PM | Football
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NEWARK, Del. – For the 21st time in program history and the first since 2010, the University of Delaware football program is in the FCS Playoffs.
On Sunday, the selection committee selected the Blue Hens as part of the 24-team field, sending Delaware to CAA rival James Madison on Saturday afternoon. Game time on ESPN3 is set for 3 p.m.
"I'm extremely appreciative of the support here at Delaware starting with our President, Dr. Assanis and Chrissi Rawak, who have been a critical part of giving our program the resources to bring us back to this stage," head coach Danny Rocco said. "We're excited about getting this opportunity and look forward to getting to work this week."
This year, the Blue Hens piled up at least seven wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010 and 2011.
Delaware had two wins over top-10 ranked teams, Elon (then #5) and Towson (then #10), along with seven FCS victories this fall to earn the spot in the postseason.
"You come here to Delaware to be a part of history, to be a part of the rich tradition of this program," senior Troy Reeder said. "To have the opportunity to etch our part of the history is something that we really cherish and are excited about."
Delaware was part of a group from the CAA that set a record with six teams in the postseason field.
The University of Delaware offered priority ordering for select groups through Tuesday at noon. At this time, Delaware fans still seeking tickets should visit this link.
NEWARK, Del. – For the 21st time in program history and the first since 2010, the University of Delaware football program is in the FCS Playoffs.
On Sunday, the selection committee selected the Blue Hens as part of the 24-team field, sending Delaware to CAA rival James Madison on Saturday afternoon. Game time on ESPN3 is set for 3 p.m.
"I'm extremely appreciative of the support here at Delaware starting with our President, Dr. Assanis and Chrissi Rawak, who have been a critical part of giving our program the resources to bring us back to this stage," head coach Danny Rocco said. "We're excited about getting this opportunity and look forward to getting to work this week."
This year, the Blue Hens piled up at least seven wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2010 and 2011.
Delaware had two wins over top-10 ranked teams, Elon (then #5) and Towson (then #10), along with seven FCS victories this fall to earn the spot in the postseason.
"You come here to Delaware to be a part of history, to be a part of the rich tradition of this program," senior Troy Reeder said. "To have the opportunity to etch our part of the history is something that we really cherish and are excited about."
Delaware was part of a group from the CAA that set a record with six teams in the postseason field.
The University of Delaware offered priority ordering for select groups through Tuesday at noon. At this time, Delaware fans still seeking tickets should visit this link.
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