2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football
Conference Colonial Athletic Association
2015 record 4–7 (3–5 CAA)
Head coach Dave Brock (3rd year)
Offensive coordinator Sean Devine (3rd year)
Offensive scheme Multiple
Co-defensive coordinator Dennis Dottin-Carter (2nd year)
Co-defensive coordinator Tim Weaver (3rd year)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Delaware Stadium
(Capacity: 22,000)
2015 CAA football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
#4 Richmond +^   6 2         10 4  
#11 James Madison +^   6 2         9 3  
#12 William & Mary +^   6 2         9 4  
Towson   5 3         7 4  
New Hampshire ^   5 3         7 5  
Villanova   5 3         6 5  
Stony Brook   3 5         5 5  
Delaware   3 5         4 7  
Elon   3 5         4 7  
Maine   3 5         3 8  
Albany   2 6         3 8  
Rhode Island   1 7         1 10  
  • + Conference co-champions
  • ^ FCS playoff participant
Rankings from STATS FCS Poll

The 2015 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware in the 2015 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Dave Brock and played their home games at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Delaware. They were members of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). They finished the season 4–7, 3–5 in CAA play to finish in a four way tie for seventh place.

Previous season

The Hens would start the season flat by falling 62–0 at FBS opponent Pittsburgh. After a 3–0 September, the Hens struggled through October, ending the month with a 4–4 (2–2 CAA) record. They would split the games in November to end the season at 6–6 (4–4 CAA).

Schedule

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 4 7:00 PM Jacksonville* Delaware StadiumNewark, DE HAA L 14–20   17,472
September 12 6:00 PM Lafayette* Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE ESPN3/HNN W 19–9   12,809
September 19 12:00 PM at No. 6 Villanova Villanova StadiumVillanova, PA (Battle of the Blue) CSN L 21–28   11,779
September 26 12:30 PM at North Carolina* Kenan Memorial StadiumChapel Hill, NC ACCRSN L 14–41   39,000
October 3 7:30 PM No. 25 William & Mary Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE (Rivalry) NBCSN W 24–23   12,437
October 10 12:00 PM at Rhode Island Meade StadiumKingston, RI L 0–20   4,015
October 24 3:30 PM New Hampshire Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE (Parents & Family Weekend) HAA W 31–14   19,924
October 31 2:00 PM at Towson Johnny Unitas StadiumTowson, MD L 0–19   5,234
November 7 12:00 PM Albanydagger Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE HAA L 6–17   15,318
November 14 3:30 PM No. 14 James Madison Delaware Stadium • Newark, DE (Rivalry) CSN L 21–24   16,994
November 21 12:00 PM at Elon Rhodes StadiumElon, NC W 14–10   6,823
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from STATS FCS Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

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Coaching staff

Name Position Year Alma mater
Dave Brock Head Coach 2013 Salisbury (1994)
Sean Devine Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line 2013 Colby (1994)
Tim Weaver Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers 2013 Davidson (1990)
Dennis Dottin-Carter Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line 2013 Maine (2002)
Brian Ginn Quarterbacks 2000 Delaware (2000)
Bryan Bossard Wide Receivers 2014 Delaware (1988)
Tony Lucas Running Backs 2013 Columbia (2003)
Eddie Allen Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends 2014 New Haven (2003)
Henry Baker Cornerbacks 2011 Maryland (2003)
Tom McEntire Safeties 2013 Thiel (2006)
Jerry Oravitz Associate Director of Athletics for Football Administration 1997 Salisbury (1984)
David Baylor Player Development 2006 Bentley (1997)
Jude Moser Administrative Assistant

Preseason

Recruiting class

Delaware announced signing a class of 22 incoming freshmen on February 4, 2015.

Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight 40 Commit date
Nasir Adderley
DB
Malvern, PA Great Valley HS 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jan 18, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Tenny Adewusi
DB
Avenel, NJ Colonia HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 4.84 Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Lloyd Badson
DL
Bear, DE Caravel Academy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Samir Bullock
RB
Philadelphia, PA Archbishop Ryan HS 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 4.45 Jan 17, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Arrington Gipson
DT
Aliquippa, PA Aliquippa HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jan 30, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
K.C. Hinton
DB
Henrico, VA Highland Springs HS 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jamie Jarmon
QB
Millsboro, DE Indian River HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Aug 21, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Que'Shawn Jenkins
LB
Steelton, PA Bishop McDevitt HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Ray Jones
DB
Newark, DE Hodgson Vo-Tech 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 4.73 Oct 21, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars
M.J. Kehoe
OL
Madison, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 15, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Patrick Kehoe
QB
Madison, CT Cheshire Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Aug 15, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Cam Kitchen
DL
Lawrenceville, NJ Lawrence HS/Hun School of Princeton 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Christian Lohin
DL
North Wales, PA Archbishop Wood HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Aug 14, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Austin Luckey
LB
Fitchburg, MA Lawrence Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Connor Lutz
OL
Milford, PA Delaware Valley HS 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Oct 30, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Vinny Papale
WR
Cherry Hill, NJ Bishop Eustace Prep 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 12, 2014 
Scout: N/A   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:2/5 stars
Diasjon Robinson
DL
Jersey City, NJ Lincoln HS 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports:2/5 stars
Steve Robinson
OL
Philadelphia, PA St. Joseph's Prep 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Jasawn Thompson
LB
Deer Park, NY Deer Park HS 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Owen Tyler
TE
West Hartford, CT Northwest Catholic HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 240 lb (110 kg) 4.8 Jan 29, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Collin Wallish
OL
Silver Spring, MD St. John's College HS 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Justin Washington
WR
Winchester, VA John Handley HS 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Feb 4, 2015 
Scout: N/A   Rivals: N/A   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

Game summaries

Jacksonville

1 234Total
Dolphins 7 0310 20
Blue Hens 0 707 14
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:56
  • Game attendance: 17,472
  • Game weather: Temp: 76 • Wind: 10 NE • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Referee: Tony Marcello
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
1–0 2013 W 51–35
Jacksonville Statistic Delaware
17 First Downs 14
5–16 3rd Down 6–15
1–1 4th Down 0–0
339 Total Yards 297
269 Passing 134
25–43 Comp–Att 10–20
5.8 Avg. 6.1
1 Interceptions 0
70 Rushing 163
26 Attempts 42
2.7 Avg. 3.9
12–90 Penalties 6–41
1 Turnovers 2
0 Fumbles 2
28:34 T.O.P. 31:26

Lafayette

1 234Total
Leopards 3 060 9
Blue Hens 0 1306 19
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 6:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:52
  • Game attendance: 12,809
  • Game weather: Temp: 73 • Wind: 9 SE • Weather: Intermittent showers (1:10 Lightning Delay)
  • Referee: Warren Gillis
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
18–7 2004 W 28–14
Lafayette Statistic Delaware
15 First Downs 15
5–16 3rd Down 6–16
0–0 4th Down 0–1
270 Total Yards 315
215 Passing 58
18–33 Comp–Att 4–15
6.5 Avg. 3.9
1 Interceptions 0
55 Rushing 257
31 Attempts 53
1.8 Avg. 4.8
2–20 Penalties 4–23
1 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles 0
25:31 T.O.P. 34:29

Villanova

Battle of the Blue
1 234Total
Blue Hens 10 308 21
#6 Wildcats 7 7014 28
  • Location: Villanova Stadium
    Villanova, Pennsylvania
  • Game start: 12:07 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 11,779
  • Game weather: Temp: 79 • Wind: 6 SSE • Weather: Mostly Sunny
  • Referee: J. Gray
  • Television network: Comcast SportsNet
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
21–26–1 2014 L 28–35
Delaware Statistic Villanova
21 First Downs 18
9–20 3rd Down 5–14
2–3 4th Down 4–4
299 Total Yards 355
94 Passing 265
13–30 Comp–Att 18–30
3.1 Avg. 8.8
1 Interceptions 0
205 Rushing 90
51 Attempts 28
4.0 Avg. 3.2
4–37 Penalties 8–70
1 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles 1
35:31 T.O.P. 24:29

North Carolina

1 234Total
Blue Hens 7 070 14
Tar Heels 7 61414 41
  • Location: Kenan Memorial Stadium
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • Game start: 12:34 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:51
  • Game attendance: 39,000
  • Game weather: Temp: 65 • Wind: 12 NE • Weather: Rain
  • Referee: Tom McCreesh
  • Television network: ESPN3
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
First Meeting
Delaware Statistic North Carolina
15 First Downs 29
2–11 3rd Down 10–13
2–3 4th Down 0–0
303 Total Yards 568
24 Passing 377
4–10 Comp–Att 23–33
2.4 Avg. 11.1
1 Interceptions 0
279 Rushing 191
49 Attempts 35
5.7 Avg. 5.5
5–60 Penalties 2–20
1 Turnovers 1
0 Fumbles 1
34:18 T.O.P. 25:42

William & Mary

1 234Total
#25 Tribe 7 0133 23
Blue Hens 14 0010 24
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 7:35 PM
  • Elapsed time: 3:02
  • Game attendance: 12,437
  • Game weather: Temp: 52 • Wind: 23 NE • Weather: Cloudy, Windy, Light Rain
  • Referee: Henry Rimberg
  • Television network: NBCSN
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
22–17 2014 L 17–31
William & Mary Statistic Delaware
14 First Downs 26
2–9 3rd Down 10–17
0–0 4th Down 0–2
290 Total Yards 418
168 Passing 71
8–20 Comp–Att 9–17
8.4 Avg. 4.2
0 Interceptions 0
122 Rushing 347
28 Attempts 65
4.4 Avg. 5.3
2–20 Penalties 5–46
1 Turnovers 0
1 Fumbles 0
18:48 T.O.P. 41:12

Rhode Island

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 000 0
Rams 3 773 20
  • Location: Meade Stadium
    Kingston, Rhode Island
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:45
  • Game attendance: 4,015
  • Game weather: Temp: 56 • Wind: breezy • Weather: Bright skies
  • Referee: Tom Kichline
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
22–8 2014 W 28–13
Delaware Statistic Rhode Island
14 First Downs 16
3–14 3rd Down 4–17
0–2 4th Down 1–2
283 Total Yards 239
78 Passing 90
9–23 Comp–Att 9–22
3.2 Avg. 3.8
3 Interceptions 0
205 Rushing 149
41 Attempts 45
5.0 Avg. 3.3
9–120 Penalties 4–24
3 Turnovers 0
0 Fumbles 0
29:44 T.O.P. 30:16

New Hampshire

Parents & Family Weekend
1 234Total
Wildcats 7 700 14
Blue Hens 6 0187 31
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:30 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:40
  • Game attendance: 19,924
  • Game weather: Temp: 56 • Wind: 11 S • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Tony Marcella
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
20–12 2014 L 14–43
New Hampshire Statistic Delaware
9 First Downs 17
3–15 3rd Down 10–18
4–5 4th Down 0–0
183 Total Yards 355
133 Passing 71
19–24 Comp–Att 7–11
3.8 Avg. 5.5
1 Interceptions 0
50 Rushing 284
22 Attempts 55
2.3 Avg. 5.2
4–30 Penalties 5–37
2 Turnovers 0
1 Fumbles 0
22:19 T.O.P. 37:41

Towson

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 000 0
Tigers 0 1333 19
  • Location: Johnny Unitas Stadium
    Towson, Maryland
  • Game start: 2:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:30
  • Game attendance: 5,324
  • Game weather: Temp: 55 • Wind: 5 SSE • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Henry Wimberg
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
10–6 2014 L 17–24
Delaware Statistic Towson
6 First Downs 25
4–11 3rd Down 7–14
0–1 4th Down 1–1
102 Total Yards 410
14 Passing 284
3–9 Comp–Att 25–34
1.6 Avg. 8.4
1 Interceptions 2
88 Rushing 126
31 Attempts 41
2.8 Avg. 3.1
4–30 Penalties 6–35
2 Turnovers 2
1 Fumbles 0
21:56 T.O.P. 38:04

Albany

Homecoming
1 234Total
Great Danes 0 377 17
Blue Hens 0 330 6
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 12:06 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 15,318
  • Game weather: Temp: 60 • Wind: 16 WNW • Weather: Cloudy
  • Referee: Harry Wimberg
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
3–1 2014 W 31–28
Albany Statistic Delaware
13 First Downs 13
2–14 3rd Down 4–14
2–4 4th Down 0–1
289 Total Yards 224
27 Passing 103
4–15 Comp–Att 12–19
1.8 Avg. 5.4
0 Interceptions 0
262 Rushing 121
50 Attempts 41
5.2 Avg. 3.0
4–20 Penalties 3–27
0 Turnovers 3
0 Fumbles 3
31:49 T.O.P. 28:11

James Madison

1 234Total
#14 Dukes 7 0710 24
Blue Hens 7 0140 21
  • Location: Delaware Stadium
    Newark, Delaware
  • Game start: 3:30 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:54
  • Game attendance: 16,994
  • Game weather: Temp: 50 • Wind: 20 WNW • Weather: Sunny, Windy
  • Referee: Jeff Gray
  • Television network: Comcast SportsNet
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
14–8 2014 W 30–23 OT
James Madison Statistic Delaware
24 First Downs 18
7–16 3rd Down 8–15
0–1 4th Down 1–1
388 Total Yards 317
193 Passing 22
18–32 Comp–Att 3–11
6.5 Avg. 2.6
0 Interceptions 0
295 Rushing 195
43 Attempts 58
4.5 Avg. 5.1
2–10 Penalties 3–25
1 Turnovers 3
1 Fumbles 3
21:10 T.O.P. 38:50

Elon

1 234Total
Blue Hens 0 770 14
Phoenix 7 300 10
  • Location: Rhodes Stadium
    Elon, North Carolina
  • Game start: 12:00 PM
  • Elapsed time: 2:52
  • Game attendance: 6,823
  • Game weather: Temp: 53 • Wind: 5 ESE • Weather: Sunny
  • Referee: Karlton Derrick
Overall Record Last Meeting Result
1–0 2014 W 34–24
Delaware Statistic Elon
12 First Downs 17
7–17 3rd Down 4–12
0–1 4th Down 0–2
238 Total Yards 290
77 Passing 241
9–17 Comp–Att 21–39
4.5 Avg. 6.2
0 Interceptions 2
161 Rushing 49
46 Attempts 22
3.5 Avg. 2.2
7–45 Penalties 7–60
0 Turnovers 3
0 Fumbles 1
33:05 T.O.P. 26:55

Season statistics

As of November 7, 2015:[3]

Delaware Statistic (Per Game Avg.) Opponents
141 (15.7) First Downs 156 (17.3)
54–136 (6.0–15.1) 3rd Down 43–128 (4.7–14.2)
4–13 (0.4–1.4) 4th Down 13–17 (1.4–1.9)
2,596 (288.4) Total Yards 2,943 (327.0)
639 (71.0) Passing 1,828 (203.1)
70–153 (7.8–17.0) Comp–Att 149–264 (16.6–29.3)
4.2 Avg. 6.9
6 (0.7) Interceptions 5 (0.6)
1,957 (217.4) Rushing 1,115 (123.9)
429 (47.7) Attempts 306 (34.0)
4.6 Avg. 3.6
45–421 (5.0–46.8) Penalties 44–329 (4.9–36.6)
13 (1.4) Turnovers 11 (1.2)
7 (0.8) Fumbles 6 (0.7)
294:27 (32:43) T.O.P. 245:33 (27:17)

References

  1. "Delaware Announces 2015 Football Schedule; Blue Hens to Open CAA Play Sept. 19 at Villanova". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. January 2, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  2. "2015 Schedule". University of Delaware Department of Athletics. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
  3. http://www.nmnathletics.com/fls/29100/STATS/Football/2015/teamcume.htm
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