University of Delaware Athletics
Blue Hens Rewind: Six Historic Games Set For Re-air This Fall
8/26/2020 6:00:00 PM | Football, Delaware Athletics
2020 Virtual Gameday Experience
NEWARK, Del. – While Delaware Stadium may not be filled with passionate fans like a typical fall, the tradition and excitement of Blue Hens football will be on display with Blue Hens Rewind, a 2020 Delaware Football Virtual Experience.
Taking into account TV rights and the quality of broadcasts available, a list of 10 classic games were made available for fans to vote on.
After hundreds of votes, a thrilling fall is ahead with six classics for Blue Hens fans to enjoy.
Fans can expect a full virtual gameday experience with several special in-game additions, including interviews with former players, fan interactions, live social coverage and special throwback roster cards.
These games will be shown live via Hens All-Access on YouTube and BlueHens.com.
2020 Delaware Football Virtual Schedule
Sept. 19 – 1986 at Maine
Sept. 26 – 2007 at William & Mary
Oct. 3 – 2007 at Navy
BYE WEEK
Oct. 17 – 2001 vs. Richmond
Oct. 24 – 2017 vs. Richmond
Oct. 31 – 2003 at Villanova
In addition, to the Blue Hens Rewind, between now and October 30, all members of our Blue Hens Family can help us virtually sellout Delaware Stadium by making a donation of $25 or more to the Blue & Gold Fund, and by encouraging others to do the same. Every increment of $25 will count as one seat filled in the stadium. While our goal is to sell-out Delaware Stadium the impact of your collective gifts will be felt among all 21 programs and more than 600 student-athletes.
To learn more about the Virtual Sellout, check out bluehens.com/virtualsellout.
Game #1 (September 19th Re-Air): Nov. 1, 1986 – Delaware 34, Maine 31
Down 23-21 entering the fourth quarter, senior Rich Gannon led the Blue Hens to back-to-back TDs, including the eventual game-winning TD run en route to securing a trip to the I-AA playoffs.
Game #2 (September 26th Re-Air): August 30, 2007 – Delaware 49, William & Mary 31
In the first-ever CAA Football game ever played, Omar Cuff rumbled to a I-AA record-tying seven TDs with 244 yards rushing and 52 yards receiving in one of the best offensive performances in Blue Hen history.
Game #3 (October 3rd Re-Air): October 27, 2007 – Delaware 59, Navy 52
Joe Flacco and Omar Cuff led an absolute offensive shootout for the Blue Hens, which saw Flacco toss for 434 yards and four TDS, and Cuff roll to 141 yards on the ground and four TDs of his own in a dramatic win in Annapolis.
Game #4 (October 17th Re-Air): November 10, 2001 – Delaware 10, Richmond 6
In one of the most emotional and moving game in Delaware Stadium history, Tubby Raymond coached his final game in Newark, leading the Blue Hens to a 10-6 defensive victory over the Spiders. With the win, he became just the ninth coach in college history to reach 300 career victories and only the fourth to accomplish the feat at one school at the time.
Game #5 (October 24th Re-Air): October 21, 2017 – Delaware 42, Richmond 35 (2OT)
On a beautiful Homecoming afternoon in Newark, a game that featured seven future NFL players lived up to its billing with a dramatic 42-35 double-overtime win for the Blue Hens against the then-ranked #11 Spiders.
Game #6 (October 31st Re-Air): November 22, 2003 – Delaware 20, Villanova 17
In another Battle of the Blue classic, Andy Hall, playing with a separated shoulder, ran for a TD with under two minutes remaining to help the Blue Hens secure a share of the Atlantic Ten title and a berth in the I-AA playoffs. It would lay the path for what would turn into a pretty special season for the Blue & Gold.
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