University of Delaware Athletics
Energy Remains High Through First Two Weeks of Preseason Camp
8/19/2022 6:23:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team has been hard at work for the past two weeks, grinding away in the August heat as the squad prepares for the 2022 season. Through 13 practices, and with just 15 days left until the season opener, the Blue Hens have displayed a lot of energy and progression as the team installs its base schemes.
The first two weeks of practices have featured a lot of competition at all positions as players look to climb the depth chart and make a case for more playing time. The individual battles at each position have been good as it has elevated the overall play on either side of the ball and allowed the team to compete at a high level from the beginning of camp.
The beginning of each practice sees a lot of work in individual position drills as the coaches continued to develop and preach fundamentals. With periods of special teams mixed in, the Blue Hens spend a fair amount of each practice in live scrimmage periods of 11-on-11 and 7-on-7 situations. On offense, head coach Ryan Carty continues to install his dynamic offense that was introduced to the team in the spring, while defensive coordinator Manny Rojas fine-tunes his experienced defensive unit while building depth with the underclassmen.
What They're Saying…
"As an offense, camp has been going great. We took some of the things we needed to improve upon from the spring and have been attacking every day as an offense. Seeing all of the new guys fitting right in with everyone has been really positive to see. With new people joining our team, we have depth at every position, which makes us better by knowing you can throw different guys out there and see us move the ball." – Offensive Lineman James Prince
"Camp is going great with high energy all around and it has been a great environment being out there with my teammates working together towards our common goal. The defense as a whole has improved tremendously, throughout spring practices and the first two weeks of preseason camp leading up to our upcoming season. The D-line has improved a lot with adding Coach Daniels to the group and has gained a lot more depth so we can fly around and stay fresh. " – Defensive Lineman Artis Hemmingway
Gallery: Football Preseason Practice_8.15.22
The Blue Hens will open the 2022 season and the Ryan Carty era on Saturday, September 3 at Navy. UD will play the first of six home games the following weekend when they host Delaware State to renew the Route 1 Rivalry on September 10. Kickoff at Delaware Stadium is set for 6 p.m.
Single-game tickets, as well as partial plans and individual game parking, for all six of Delaware's home games are currently on sale.
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