2007 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team
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The 2007 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team represented the University of Delaware
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football in its seventh season
as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA), and the football program's first season of play in the CAA.
K.C. Keeler served as head coach in his sixth season since replacing the legendary Tubby Raymond. Keeler previously brought the Blue Hens to the FCS championship game, winning it in 2003. In 2007, the team made it to the championship game again after posting an 11–3 record, but lost to the Appalachian State Mountaineers
, 49–21.
, which was formed in 2005. From 1997–2006, the Delaware Blue Hens football team was a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Delaware, along with Hofstra University, James Madison University
, the University of Maine
, the University of Massachusetts
, the University of New Hampshire
, Northeastern University
, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Richmond
, Towson University
, Villanova University
, and the College of William & Mary
, left the Atlantic 10 Conference to form the twelve-team conference.
on National Signing Day
, February 7, 2007.
from Notre Dame
, linebacker Johnathon Smith from Connecticut
, and running back Jerry Butler from Wisconsin
. Talley left Notre Dame midway through the 2006 season
before transferring to Delaware. On August 27, offensive tackle Anthony Grosso transferred from Florida State
after leaving the squad a week prior.
earned Preseason first-team All-CAA honors, Lindy's College Football Preview Magazine Preseason All-America honors, and The Sports Network Preseason third-team All-America honors.
tied an NCAA record with seven touchdowns in the game. Cuff tied with Archie Amerson
of Northern Arizona, who set the record in 1996, and Jessie Burton of McNeese State, who tied the record in 1998. Cuff rushed for 244 yards and six touchdowns on 30 attempts, with four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. Senior quarterback Joe Flacco
passed for 202 yards and one touchdown in the 49–31 victory over William & Mary.
With the win, the Blue Hens became 1–0 on the season.
Cuff scored rushing four touchdowns in the first half, with 21 rushes for 93 yards in the 41–14 win. Freshman running back Phillip Thaxton, who replaced Cuff in the second half, rushed for 177 yards on 12 attempts. On his first collegiate carry, he scored a 62-yard touchdown. His 177 yards was the most by a Blue Hen in his debut in college. Flacco finished with 305 yards, with wide receiver Mark Duncan catching five passes for 121 yards. Delaware finished with 599 yards of total offense in their fourteenth-straight win over West Chester.
With the win, the Blue Hens extended their record to 2–0.
caught an 11-yard touchdown pass. Freshman safety Cody Cipalla made seven tackles (four solo).
blocked a field goal attempt by New Hampshire kicker Tom Manning.
in 2000. Omar Cuff rushed for 102 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries. Mark Duncan caught eight receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown. Jon Striefsky missed two extra point attempts in the first half, but made two field goals distancing 47 and 42 yards.
was invited to participate in the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine that took place February 21–24, 2008. Flacco was selected to play in the 83rd East-West Shrine Game
that took place on January 19, 2008 at the University of Houston
's Robertson Stadium
, but declined after he was invited to play in the 2008 Senior Bowl
that took place on January 26, 2008 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
.
Flacco was selected by the Baltimore Ravens
in the first round (18th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft
. Flacco was the only Blue Hen selected in the draft, but three other players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents. Offensive guard Rich Beverley was signed by the Washington Redskins
, offensive tackle Mike Byrne
was signed by the Miami Dolphins
, and running back Omar Cuff
was signed by the Tennessee Titans
.
University of Delaware
The university is organized into seven colleges:* College of Agriculture and Natural Resources* College of Arts and Sciences* Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics* College of Earth, Ocean and Environment* College of Education and Human Development...
in National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) college football in its seventh season
2007 NCAA Division I FCS football season
The 2007 NCAA Division I FCS football season, part of the college football season, began on August 25, 2007 and concluded on December 14, 2007 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the Appalachian State Mountaineers defeated the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens to win the NCAA Division I Football...
as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association
Colonial Athletic Association
The Colonial Athletic Association is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose full-time members are located in East Coast states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most of its members are public universities, with five in Virginia alone, and the conference is headquartered in Richmond,...
(CAA), and the football program's first season of play in the CAA.
K.C. Keeler served as head coach in his sixth season since replacing the legendary Tubby Raymond. Keeler previously brought the Blue Hens to the FCS championship game, winning it in 2003. In 2007, the team made it to the championship game again after posting an 11–3 record, but lost to the Appalachian State Mountaineers
2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team
The 2007 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team represented Appalachian State University in the college football season of 2007–2008. The team was coached by Jerry Moore and the Mountaineers played their home games at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina.The football team competes in...
, 49–21.
Conference changes
The 2007 season marked the first season of play for the Colonial Athletic AssociationColonial Athletic Association
The Colonial Athletic Association is a NCAA Division I college athletic conference whose full-time members are located in East Coast states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Most of its members are public universities, with five in Virginia alone, and the conference is headquartered in Richmond,...
, which was formed in 2005. From 1997–2006, the Delaware Blue Hens football team was a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Delaware, along with Hofstra University, James Madison University
James Madison Dukes football
The James Madison Dukes football team, founded in 1972, plays at Bridgeforth Stadium. Originally called JMU Stadium, it was renamed for William E. Bridgeforth in 1990. The JMU football team was rarely the centerpiece of JMU sports until the hiring of Mickey Matthews in 1999...
, the University of Maine
Maine Black Bears
The Maine Black Bears are the athletic teams which represent the University of Maine. They compete in NCAA Division I athletics, with the majority of the teams playing in the America East Conference...
, the University of Massachusetts
UMass Minutemen football
The UMass Minutemen football team is a collegiate football team that has finished its last season in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision and the Colonial Athletic Association in 2011. UMass began play in 1879 and have since appeared in three National Championship games, winning the title in...
, the University of New Hampshire
New Hampshire Wildcats
The New Hampshire Wildcats, or Cats, are the athletic teams of the University of New Hampshire. The wildcat is the school's official mascot, the colors are UNH Blue and white...
, Northeastern University
Northeastern Huskies
The Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and...
, the University of Rhode Island, the University of Richmond
Richmond Spiders football
The Richmond Spiders are a college football team representing the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond was the Division I Football Championship Subdivision champion for the 2008 season. Richmond currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association of the NCAA's Division I...
, Towson University
Towson Tigers
The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson University. All of the major athletic teams compete in the Colonial Athletic Association with 20 Division I athletic teams The Towson Tigers, formerly Towson College Knights, are the athletics teams of Towson...
, Villanova University
Villanova Wildcats football
The Villanova Wildcats football program represents Villanova University in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision . The Wildcats play at Villanova Stadium with capacity of 12,500.-History:...
, and the College of William & Mary
William & Mary Tribe football
The William & Mary Tribe are a college football team representing the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. William & Mary currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association of the NCAA's Division I Football Championship Subdivision. As of 2010, Jimmye Laycock is in his 31st...
, left the Atlantic 10 Conference to form the twelve-team conference.
Recruiting class
The Blue Hens received 17 letters of intentLetter of intent
A letter of intent is a document outlining an agreement between two or more parties before the agreement is finalized. The concept is similar to a heads of agreement...
on National Signing Day
National Signing Day
National Signing Day most commonly refers to a day in February, usually on the first Wednesday of that month, which is the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding National Letter of Intent for college football with a school that is a member of the NCAA, the main governing body for...
, February 7, 2007.
Transfers
The Blue Hens received three transfer students prior to the start of the 2007 season in defensive end Ronald TalleyRonald Talley
-Notre Dame:As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2004, Talley was redshirted. However, in 2005, he played in 11 games for the Fighting Irish, starting five games. His first career start for Notre Dame came against Brigham Young, where he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He tallied 23 tackles,...
from Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football
Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team is the football team of the University of Notre Dame. The team is currently coached by Brian Kelly.Notre Dame competes as an Independent at the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision level, and is a founding member of the Bowl Championship Series coalition. It is an...
, linebacker Johnathon Smith from Connecticut
Connecticut Huskies football
The Connecticut Huskies football team is a collegiate football team that competes in NCAA Division I-A and the Big East Conference. Connecticut first fielded a team in 1896, and participated in Division I-AA until 1999. The Huskies began their two-year Division I-A transition period in 2000, and...
, and running back Jerry Butler from Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badgers football
The Wisconsin Badgers are a college football program that represents the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and the Big Ten Conference. They play their home games at Camp Randall Stadium, the fourth-oldest stadium in college football...
. Talley left Notre Dame midway through the 2006 season
2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
The 2006 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team was a college football team which represented the University of Notre Dame during the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Charlie Weis in his second year as head coach and played their home football games at Notre Dame...
before transferring to Delaware. On August 27, offensive tackle Anthony Grosso transferred from Florida State
Florida State Seminoles football
The Florida State Seminoles football team represents Florida State University in college football. The Florida State Seminoles compete in NCAA Division I-FBS and are members of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference...
after leaving the squad a week prior.
Preseason awards
Projected starting running back Omar CuffOmar Cuff
Anthony Omar Cuff is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
earned Preseason first-team All-CAA honors, Lindy's College Football Preview Magazine Preseason All-America honors, and The Sports Network Preseason third-team All-America honors.
Schedule
William & Mary
In the first CAA Conference game of the newly-formed conference's history, Delaware senior running back Omar CuffOmar Cuff
Anthony Omar Cuff is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
tied an NCAA record with seven touchdowns in the game. Cuff tied with Archie Amerson
Archie Amerson
Archie Amerson is a former running back in the Canadian Football League, spending most of his career with the Toronto Argonauts and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats....
of Northern Arizona, who set the record in 1996, and Jessie Burton of McNeese State, who tied the record in 1998. Cuff rushed for 244 yards and six touchdowns on 30 attempts, with four receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown. Senior quarterback Joe Flacco
Joe Flacco
Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
passed for 202 yards and one touchdown in the 49–31 victory over William & Mary.
With the win, the Blue Hens became 1–0 on the season.
West Chester
In the first quarter of Delaware's home-opener against the West Chester Golden Rams, quarterback Joe Flacco led the Blue Hens on a 62-yard drive that ended in a seven-yard touchdown run by Omar Cuff. On the Golden Rams' next drive, a tipped pass resulted in a Delaware interception. The Blue Hens took advantage of this opportunity, ending the drive with a one-yard touchdown run by Cuff. The Blue Hens led the West Chester Golden Rams 34–0 heading into halftime.Cuff scored rushing four touchdowns in the first half, with 21 rushes for 93 yards in the 41–14 win. Freshman running back Phillip Thaxton, who replaced Cuff in the second half, rushed for 177 yards on 12 attempts. On his first collegiate carry, he scored a 62-yard touchdown. His 177 yards was the most by a Blue Hen in his debut in college. Flacco finished with 305 yards, with wide receiver Mark Duncan catching five passes for 121 yards. Delaware finished with 599 yards of total offense in their fourteenth-straight win over West Chester.
With the win, the Blue Hens extended their record to 2–0.
Rhode Island
Joe Flacco passed for 337 yards and three touchdowns on 25 completions. Junior wide receiver Aaron Love, playing through groin and shoulder injuries, caught 10 passes for 137 yards and one touchdown. Mark Duncan caught six receptions for 109 yards. Freshman cornerback Anthony Walters made five tackles and recovered a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown.Towson
The Delaware defense held Towson's offense to 157 total yards, with seven sacks on the quarterback. Sophomore defensive end Matt Marcorelle made six tackles with three sacks for 27 yards. Omar Cuff rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries. Joe Flacco passed for 274 yards and one interception. Aaron Love made seven receptions for 107 yards.Monmouth
Omar Cuff rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, and caught a touchdown pass. He became the school's all-time scoring leader with 314 points, breaking the previous record of 308. Joe Flacco passed for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Cornerback Fred Andrew returned an interception for a touchdown of 78 yards. Phillip Thaxton rushed for a 14-yard touchdown, and tight end Robbie AgnoneRobbie Agnone
Robert Victor Agnone is an American football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
caught an 11-yard touchdown pass. Freshman safety Cody Cipalla made seven tackles (four solo).
New Hampshire
Joe Flacco passed for 419 yards and two touchdowns with 40 completions and 51 pass attempts. Omar Cuff rushed for 88 yards on 22 carries and made seven receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown. He broke the school record for rushing touchdowns in a career with 49. The previous record was 47 by Daryl Brown in 1991–1994. Defensive end Ronald TalleyRonald Talley
-Notre Dame:As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2004, Talley was redshirted. However, in 2005, he played in 11 games for the Fighting Irish, starting five games. His first career start for Notre Dame came against Brigham Young, where he recorded seven tackles and one sack. He tallied 23 tackles,...
blocked a field goal attempt by New Hampshire kicker Tom Manning.
Northeastern
Omar Cuff rushed for 200 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries and caught a touchdown pass. Kicker Jon Striefsky kicked three field goals of 37, 31 and 19 yards. Joe Flacco passed for 222 yards and one touchdown on 17 completions. Robbie Agnone and wide receiver Kervin Michaud both caught five passes.Navy
Omar Cuff rushed for 141 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries. Joe Flacco passed for a career-high 434 yards and four touchdowns on 30 completions. Kervin Michaud made eight receptions for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Robbie Agnone caught seven passes for 133 yards. Junior linebacker Erik Johnson made 20 tackles, and Anthony Bratton made 12 tackles and recovered a fumble.James Madison
Omar Cuff rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on 28 attempts and made seven receptions for 66 yards. Joe Flacco went 33-for-41 and passed for 257 yards. He also rushed for one touchdown. Aaron Love made nine receptions for 94 yards. Anthony Walters recovered a fumble and intercepted a James Madison pass. Jon Striefsky made three field goals in the first half of the game.Richmond
Joe Flacco passed for 375 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for two touchdowns. Mark Duncan made nine receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. Omar Cuff rushed for 189 yards and two touchdowns on a school-record 48 attempts.Villanova
Joe Flacco went 17-of-31 and passed for 145 yards. Omar Cuff, playing through a back injury, rushed for 75 yards on 17 attempts. Aaron Love made seven receptions for 79 yards, and Anthony Walters made seven tackles.Delaware State
Omar Cuff rushed for a school-record 288 yards and four touchdowns on 38 carries. The previous record for rushing yards in a game was 272 by Daryl Brown in 1994. Cuff also broke the single-season rushing record with 1,657 yards. The previous record was 1,625 by Germaine Bennett in 2003. Joe Flacco passed for 189 yards and one touchdown on 11 completions.Northern Iowa
Erik Johnson recovered a fumble and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. Joe Flacco passed for 312 yards and two touchdowns and scored a one-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter. He broke the school record for passing yards in a season with 3,686. The previous record was 3,436 by Matt NagyMatt Nagy
Matt Nagy is a former gridiron football quarterback in the Arena Football League. He played for the New York Dragons, Carolina Cobras, Georgia Force and Columbus Destroyers in his six season career. He was signed by the Dragons as a street free agent in 2002. He played college football at Delaware...
in 2000. Omar Cuff rushed for 102 yards and one touchdown on 28 carries. Mark Duncan caught eight receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown. Jon Striefsky missed two extra point attempts in the first half, but made two field goals distancing 47 and 42 yards.
Southern Illinois
Joe Flacco went 21-of-38 and passed for 243 yards and two touchdowns. Jon Striefsky kicked two field goals, breaking the school's and conference's single-season records for field goals with 21. Omar Cuff rushed for 102 yards and caught four passes for 67 yards.Appalachian State
Joe Flacco passed for 336 yards and one touchdown. Omar Cuff rushed for 83 yards and one touchdown. The record attendance of 23,010 on hand at Finley Stadium was the largest neutral site crowd for the NCAA Division I Championship Game.Players
- Robbie AgnoneRobbie AgnoneRobert Victor Agnone is an American football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2009...
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- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision honorable mention All-American
- Greg Benson
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Rich Beverley
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- Third-team All-CAA
- Brian Brown
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Mike ByrneMike Byrne (American football)Michael Timothy Byrne is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
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- First-team All-CAA
- Walter CampWalter Camp Football FoundationThe Walter Camp Football Foundation is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA. The organization also presents various awards.-Awards:*Walter Camp Player of the Year*CT Player of the Year...
first-team All-American - ESPN The MagazineESPN The MagazineESPN The Magazine is a bi-weekly sports magazine published by the ESPN sports network in Bristol, Connecticut in the United States. The first issue was published on March 11, 1998....
CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 - Associated PressAssociated PressThe Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
FCS third-team All-American - The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision second-team All-American
- First-team All-ECACEastern College Athletic ConferenceThe Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
Division I Football Championship Subdivision - College Sporting News Fabulous 50 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision All-American
- Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association National Academic All-Star
- Colonial Athletic Association Student-Athlete of the Year Award
- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Brad Casalvieri
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Cody Cipalla
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- CAA Rookie of the Week (Oct. 2)
- Omar CuffOmar CuffAnthony Omar Cuff is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
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- CAA Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 5)
- The Sports Network National Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 5)
- College Sporting News National Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 5)
- First-team All-CAA
- Walter Camp first-team All-American
- American Football Coaches AssociationAmerican Football Coaches AssociationThe American Football Coaches Association is an association of over 11,000 football coaches and staff on all levels. According to its constitution, some of the main goals of the American Football Coaches Association are to "maintain the highest possible standards in football and the profession of...
first-team All-American - Associated Press FCS first-team All-American
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision first-team All-American
- First-team All-ECACEastern College Athletic ConferenceThe Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
Division I Football Championship Subdivision - College Sporting News Fabulous 50 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision All-American
- The Sports Media and Entertainment Network Running Back of the Year
- Joe FlaccoJoe FlaccoFlacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
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- CAA Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 29)
- Colonial Athletic Association Co-Offensive Player of the Year
- First-team All-CAA
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision third-team All-American
- Eastern College Athletic ConferenceEastern College Athletic ConferenceThe Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
Player of the Year - First-team All-ECACEastern College Athletic ConferenceThe Eastern College Athletic Conference is a college athletic conference comprising schools that compete in 21 sports . It has 317 member institutions in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, ranging in location from Maine to North Carolina and west to Illinois...
Division I Football Championship Subdivision - Pro Football WeeklyPro Football WeeklyPro Football Weekly is an American sports magazine, founded in 1967, that covers the National Football League...
honorable mention All-American - CAA Academic All-Conference
- Kheon Hendricks
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- First-team All-CAA
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision honorable mention All-American
- Jon Herrman
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Rick Jarnagin
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Erik Johnson
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- J. T. Laws
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- 2007 Blue Hen Team Sportsmanship Award
- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Aaron Love
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- Sports Media Entertainment Network Weekly Star (Sept. 18)
- First-team All-CAA
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision honorable mention All-American
- Mark Mackey
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- CAA Academic All-Conference
- Matt Marcorelle
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- CAA Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 25)
- Third-team All-CAA
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision honorable mention All-American
- College Sporting News Fabulous 50 NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision All-American
- Kervin Michaud
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- Third-team All-CAA
- Jon Striefsky
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- CAA Special Teams Player of the Week (Nov. 7)
- First-team All-CAA
- Associated Press FCS first-team All-American
- The Sports Network NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision first-team All-American
- Phillip Thaxton
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- CAA Rookie of the Week (Sept. 13)
- Anthony Walters
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- CAA Rookie of the Week (Sept. 18)
Coaches
- K. C. KeelerK. C. KeelerKurt Charles "K. C." Keeler is an American football coach and former player in the United States. He is the current head football coach at the University of Delaware, a position he has held since the 2002 season. Keeler served as the head football coach at Rowan University from 1993 to 2001...
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- Maxwell ClubMaxwell Football ClubThe Maxwell Football Club was established in 1935 to promote safety in the game of American football. Named in honor of the late Robert W...
Tri-State Coach of the Year Award - Johnny VaughtJohnny VaughtJohn Howard Vaught was an American college football coach at the University of Mississippi from 1947 to 1970 and again in 1973....
Head Coach Award
- Maxwell Club
Postseason
Quarterback Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco
Flacco was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, becoming the highest drafted player ever from the University of Delaware...
was invited to participate in the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine that took place February 21–24, 2008. Flacco was selected to play in the 83rd East-West Shrine Game
East-West Shrine Game
The East–West Shrine Game is an annual post-season college football all-star game played each January since 1925. The game is sponsored by the fraternal group Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, and the net proceeds are earmarked to some of the Shrine's charitable works, most notably the Shriners...
that took place on January 19, 2008 at the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
's Robertson Stadium
Robertson Stadium
John O'Quinn Field at Corbin J. Robertson Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Houston, located on the campus of the University of Houston. It is the home of the Houston Cougars football and women's soccer teams...
, but declined after he was invited to play in the 2008 Senior Bowl
2008 Senior Bowl
The 2008 Under Armour Senior Bowl was a college football exhibition game featuring players from the 2007 college football season and prospects in the 2008 NFL Draft. It was played on January 26, 2008 at 3 p.m. EST at Ladd Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama...
that took place on January 26, 2008 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
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Flacco was selected by the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
in the first round (18th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. Flacco was the only Blue Hen selected in the draft, but three other players signed with NFL teams as undrafted free agents. Offensive guard Rich Beverley was signed by the Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team and members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team plays at FedExField in Landover, Maryland, while its headquarters and training facility are at Redskin Park in Ashburn,...
, offensive tackle Mike Byrne
Mike Byrne (American football)
Michael Timothy Byrne is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent of the Arena Football League. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
was signed by the Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and running back Omar Cuff
Omar Cuff
Anthony Omar Cuff is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2008...
was signed by the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
.