University of Delaware Athletics
Football Leadership Change
11/29/2021 12:59:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. - University of Delaware Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreation Services, Chrissi Rawak, announced today that Head Football Coach Danny Rocco will not return next season.Â
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Rocco was 31-23 in his five seasons at Delaware, including winning a CAA championship in the 2020-21 season.Â
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"Coach Rocco has been a great leader of the young men in our football program and created a strong team culture in his time at Delaware. He was committed to our student-athletes holistic experience and developed a solid foundation," said Rawak. "The decision to make a coaching change came down to the expectations we have for winning championships year in and year out at Delaware. I believe this is the right time for us to bring in new leadership that will deliver these championship experiences on and off the field."Â
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A national search will begin immediately. There will be media availability with Chrissi Rawak at 3pm today, Monday, November 29th.
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