University of Delaware Athletics
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Three Join Football Support Staff
2/14/2022 4:00:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Delaware Football Head Coach Ryan Carty has announced the addition of three new members of the program's support staff. Jerry Oravitz will transition into a senior administrative role while JT Tober has been promoted to Director of Football Video. Additionally, Brett Arnold makes his return to Newark as the General Manager of the football program.
Jerry Oravitz, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Football
Oravitz has been a member of Delaware Athletics for 25 years and will be transitioning over to a newly created role of Senior Associate AD for Football. He previously spent 20 years in various roles within the football administration, including handling operations for the 2003 DI-AA National Championship as well as the 2007 and 2010 FCS National Finalist teams. In May 2017, Oravitz was promoted by current AD Chrissi Rawak to the role of Associate Director of Athletics for Major Gifts. He has worked closely with the football programs serving as a liaison with alums, while soliciting major gifts for the department. Oravitz was instrumental in the fundraising efforts which resulted in the renovation of Delaware Stadium and the new Whitney Athletic Center which opened in January 2021. He began his career at Delaware as a graduate intern in 1997 and was quickly named Athletics Operations Associate where he served UD's then-23 programs and head coaches.
"I'm not sure that one can think of UD Football over the last couple of decades without acknowledging the impact that Jerry O has had. I couldn't imagine taking on this role without Jerry being there to help me along the way. His ability to improvise and adapt, his aptitude for seeing around corners, and his deep roots in UD Football and the community are second to none. But most importantly, he's an intensely great person. I'm so excited that he's back in the fold." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Brett Arnold, Associate Athletic Director, General Manager for Football
Arnold joins the Blue Hens after spending the past two seasons at Rutgers as the Director of Football Administration in what was his second stint with the Scarlet Knights. He had previously served on the staff from 2012-16 as the Director of Internal Football Operations. Arnold spent the 2017-19 seasons as the Director of Football Operations at Sam Houston where he worked alongside Carty. Arnold got his career in college athletics started at Delaware as a Football Operations Assistant in 2009 and also worked in the Temple athletic department (2011-12) and with the Philadelphia Eagles (2010-11). A Massachusetts Amherst alum, Arnold was a standout punter, leading the FCS in punting and earning All-America First Team honors.
"Our staff's addition of Brett Arnold is extremely exciting. Working alongside Jerry Oravitz, Brett's professional experience will give our football operations department a leg up on the competition. His ability to see problems before they arise and react in creative and innovative ways aligns with the goals and values of our football program. I can't wait to get to work (again) with Brett." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Brett Arnold on Twitter: @UDFootball_BA
JT Tober, Director of Football Video
Tober has been promoted to Director of Football Video for the Blue Hens. He spent the 2021 season on the Delaware staff as an assistant with video and operations. A Delaware alum, Tober worked in the UD equipment room before joining the Blue Hens' coaching staff. He also worked in the equipment departments for the University of Miami and the Buffalo Bills.
"In the short time I've had to get acquainted with JT, I've known him to be a tireless worker, a smart and detailed soldier, and someone who loves his job at UD. Our video department is in great hands." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow JT Tober on Twitter: @JT_Tober
Jerry Oravitz, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Football
Oravitz has been a member of Delaware Athletics for 25 years and will be transitioning over to a newly created role of Senior Associate AD for Football. He previously spent 20 years in various roles within the football administration, including handling operations for the 2003 DI-AA National Championship as well as the 2007 and 2010 FCS National Finalist teams. In May 2017, Oravitz was promoted by current AD Chrissi Rawak to the role of Associate Director of Athletics for Major Gifts. He has worked closely with the football programs serving as a liaison with alums, while soliciting major gifts for the department. Oravitz was instrumental in the fundraising efforts which resulted in the renovation of Delaware Stadium and the new Whitney Athletic Center which opened in January 2021. He began his career at Delaware as a graduate intern in 1997 and was quickly named Athletics Operations Associate where he served UD's then-23 programs and head coaches.
"I'm not sure that one can think of UD Football over the last couple of decades without acknowledging the impact that Jerry O has had. I couldn't imagine taking on this role without Jerry being there to help me along the way. His ability to improvise and adapt, his aptitude for seeing around corners, and his deep roots in UD Football and the community are second to none. But most importantly, he's an intensely great person. I'm so excited that he's back in the fold." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Brett Arnold, Associate Athletic Director, General Manager for Football
Arnold joins the Blue Hens after spending the past two seasons at Rutgers as the Director of Football Administration in what was his second stint with the Scarlet Knights. He had previously served on the staff from 2012-16 as the Director of Internal Football Operations. Arnold spent the 2017-19 seasons as the Director of Football Operations at Sam Houston where he worked alongside Carty. Arnold got his career in college athletics started at Delaware as a Football Operations Assistant in 2009 and also worked in the Temple athletic department (2011-12) and with the Philadelphia Eagles (2010-11). A Massachusetts Amherst alum, Arnold was a standout punter, leading the FCS in punting and earning All-America First Team honors.
"Our staff's addition of Brett Arnold is extremely exciting. Working alongside Jerry Oravitz, Brett's professional experience will give our football operations department a leg up on the competition. His ability to see problems before they arise and react in creative and innovative ways aligns with the goals and values of our football program. I can't wait to get to work (again) with Brett." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Brett Arnold on Twitter: @UDFootball_BA
JT Tober, Director of Football Video
Tober has been promoted to Director of Football Video for the Blue Hens. He spent the 2021 season on the Delaware staff as an assistant with video and operations. A Delaware alum, Tober worked in the UD equipment room before joining the Blue Hens' coaching staff. He also worked in the equipment departments for the University of Miami and the Buffalo Bills.
"In the short time I've had to get acquainted with JT, I've known him to be a tireless worker, a smart and detailed soldier, and someone who loves his job at UD. Our video department is in great hands." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow JT Tober on Twitter: @JT_Tober
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