University of Delaware Athletics
Reeder, Blue Hens Fueled By Unfinished Business
3/21/2018 2:16:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – It may sound cliché, but there's a fire that is burning inside the University of Delaware football spring practices.
A heightened level of intensity and tenacity. A raised level of enthusiasm when it comes to routine drills. Where is this coming from?
“I've never seen the intensity and competitiveness so high with any team I've ever been around,” senior Troy Reeder said. “We know that we left some unfinished business out there. We know that we left things on the table. There's a fuel that is burning inside all of us from last year.”
Reeder and the Blue Hens piled up seven wins last fall, the most by Delaware since 2013. However, they all know how close they came to the program's first FCS postseason berth since 2010.
“We had plenty of opportunities to seize last year, but ultimately, we left it up to others because we weren't able to get the job done completely. This year, we are focused on tightening up the details and making sure that we are ready to take advantage of everything that is put in front of us,” Reeder said.
This spring also brings with it the second season under Coach Rocco and his staff, which allows everyone, student-athletes and coaches alike to fine tune their craft.
“Last year, we spent a lot of time learning each other. Not only the playbooks and systems, but also how they wanted things done and them learning our strengths,” Reeder said. “This year has been so great because we know each other now. Now it's about fine tuning all those details and making sure we get better every time we step on the field.”
Reeder and the Blue Hens step back on the practice field on Thursday, March 22 at 2:45 p.m.
