Rocco Addresses Media on CAA Football Virtual Media Day

NEWARK, Del. – Excitement and enthusiasm.

Those were the two words that kept rolling off of University of Delaware head football coach Danny Rocco's tongue Wednesday morning during CAA Football Virtual Media Day.

"We're excited to get back together and play," Rocco said. "This group is very committed to playing this season and playing this spring. We have a lot of really good leaders on this team and we've had a lot of opportunities to have really meaningful conversations about the significance of this spring season."

The Blue Hens return a number of key student-athletes from the 2019 squad, including seven on offense and eight defensively.

Included in those returning are redshirt junior quarterback Nolan Henderson, redshirt senior running back Dejoun Lee and junior defensive back Kedrick Whitehead.

"The most consistent thing we've had is enthusiasm when we're out there together," Rocco said. "Our kids are excited to be back together and that's been a constant with every opportunity we've had."

Part of that excitement stems from the depth Delaware has on both sides of the football. Rocco harped on the talent that the team has at tight end, wide receiver and running back offensively, and the options they will have on defense.

"We have depth at almost every position and when you're looking at a season that might be a little bit week-to-week, it's good to know you have depth," Rocco said.

Additionally, the Blue Hens welcome back Manny Rojas, now as the program's defensive coordinator. Rojas has been with Rocco for the last 10 seasons, excluding last year when he served as the defensive coordinator at Lafayette College.

"Manny really knows the ins-and-outs of our defense and it's allowed us to become more versatile," Rocco added. "We have more ways to address and solve problems and he's doing it with an awful lot of enthusiasm."

Delaware is currently going through a re-acclimation period with its student-athletes and will officially open preseason camp Feb. 5.

The CAA Football season kicks off for the Blue Hens March 6 when they host Maine inside Delaware Stadium. All ticket information can be found here.

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Rocco Addresses Media on CAA Football Virtual Media Day

Players Mentioned

Nolan Henderson

Dejoun Lee

Kedrick Whitehead Jr.

University of Delaware Athletics