University of Delaware Athletics
Strong Spring has Blue Hens Ready for 2024 Football Season
5/7/2024 3:00:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football team recently wrapped up its 2024 spring practices as the Blue Hens are well into their preparations for the upcoming 2024 season. Delaware completed 14 energetic practices before putting on a spirited display at the annual Blue-White Spring Game at Delaware Stadium.
The Blue Hens have a wealth of experience returning from last year's potent offense. Seven of the squad's primary starters will be back in action including all five members of the offensive line, quarterback Ryan O'Connor and All-American running back Marcus Yarns. The Blue Hens bring back all three quarterbacks who started a game last year in O'Connor, Zach Marker and Nick Minicucci, as well as Daniel Lipovski who saw action in two games. Additionally, returners Quincy Watson, Jo'Nathan Silver and Saeed St. Fleur provide a deep running backs room while Phil Lutz and JoJo Bermudez both had strong 2023 seasons and will lead a deep receiving corps this fall.
The defense features eight returners from last season. Jack Hall and Keyshawn Hunter lead a deep and talented group on the defensive line while team captain Dillon Trainer returns at linebacker. Ty Davis will be transitioning to linebacker after starting at safety each of the past two seasons. In the secondary, Nic Ware, KT Seay and Alex Villas return at safety while Tyron Herring is also back at cornerback. A'Khoury Lyde and Hassan Manning also return after strong 2023 campaigns.
Delaware will be bringing in a strong contingent of newcomers in 2024 that includes several impact transfers and a recruiting class that features four three-star recruits.
Ticket Packages Available Now
Season tickets and partial plan packages for the 2024 season are on sale now. With an additional home game in 2024, the ticket price per game for every season ticket in the stadium decreased from last season. Due to the additional home game, the total season ticket price increased slightly from 2023. Season ticket members save up to $27 per game over individual game tickets. Furthermore, season ticket prices will not increase for renewing season ticket members for the inaugural season of FBS in 2025.
Single game tickets for all home games, except UD's Parents & Family Weekend contest against Sacred Heart (Sep. 28), will go on sale on June 1. Fans can purchase tickets to Parents and Family weekend now if you purchase season tickets or within a partial plan package.
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Summer Camp Registration
Registration for this summer's Delaware Football Camps is open. There are three opportunities to learn from members of the University of Delaware football coaching staff on the UD campus.
Delaware Football Camps – Wednesday, June 5
Delaware QB Academy – Saturday, June 29
Delaware Football Camps – Saturday, July 20
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For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
The Blue Hens have a wealth of experience returning from last year's potent offense. Seven of the squad's primary starters will be back in action including all five members of the offensive line, quarterback Ryan O'Connor and All-American running back Marcus Yarns. The Blue Hens bring back all three quarterbacks who started a game last year in O'Connor, Zach Marker and Nick Minicucci, as well as Daniel Lipovski who saw action in two games. Additionally, returners Quincy Watson, Jo'Nathan Silver and Saeed St. Fleur provide a deep running backs room while Phil Lutz and JoJo Bermudez both had strong 2023 seasons and will lead a deep receiving corps this fall.
The defense features eight returners from last season. Jack Hall and Keyshawn Hunter lead a deep and talented group on the defensive line while team captain Dillon Trainer returns at linebacker. Ty Davis will be transitioning to linebacker after starting at safety each of the past two seasons. In the secondary, Nic Ware, KT Seay and Alex Villas return at safety while Tyron Herring is also back at cornerback. A'Khoury Lyde and Hassan Manning also return after strong 2023 campaigns.
Delaware will be bringing in a strong contingent of newcomers in 2024 that includes several impact transfers and a recruiting class that features four three-star recruits.
Ticket Packages Available Now
Season tickets and partial plan packages for the 2024 season are on sale now. With an additional home game in 2024, the ticket price per game for every season ticket in the stadium decreased from last season. Due to the additional home game, the total season ticket price increased slightly from 2023. Season ticket members save up to $27 per game over individual game tickets. Furthermore, season ticket prices will not increase for renewing season ticket members for the inaugural season of FBS in 2025.
Single game tickets for all home games, except UD's Parents & Family Weekend contest against Sacred Heart (Sep. 28), will go on sale on June 1. Fans can purchase tickets to Parents and Family weekend now if you purchase season tickets or within a partial plan package.
Follow The Coaching Staff
| Name | Title | X Handle |
| Ryan Carty | Head Coach | @RyanCarty10 |
| Terence Archer | Assistant Head Coach - Offense / Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers | @TerenceArcher |
| Art Link | Assistant Head Coach - Defense and Special Teams / Safeties | @Coach_ArtLink |
| Manny Rojas | Defensive Coordinator | @Coach_Rojas_UD |
| Corico Wright | Defensive Pass Game Coordinator / Cornerbacks | @CoachWrightC |
| Chris Rogers | Run Game Coordinator / Offensive Line | @CoachRogers57 |
| Rocco DiMeco | Special Teams Coordinator / Linebackers | @Rocco_DiMeco |
| Andrew Pierce | Recruiting Coordinator / Running Backs | @Coach_AndrewP |
| Sean Goldrich | Pass Game Coordinator / Quarterbacks | @CoachGoldrich |
| Garrett Smith | Assistant Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends | @Smith_GS13 |
| Kyre Hawkins | Defensive Line | @CoachHawk_k9 |
| Tyler Ferguson | Senior Offensive Analyst | @Coach_Ferguson3 |
| Nick Hunter | Senior Defensive Analyst | @_nickhunterr12 |
Summer Camp Registration
Registration for this summer's Delaware Football Camps is open. There are three opportunities to learn from members of the University of Delaware football coaching staff on the UD campus.
Delaware Football Camps – Wednesday, June 5
Delaware QB Academy – Saturday, June 29
Delaware Football Camps – Saturday, July 20
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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