📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
There was only one school with their current QB and a former QB in the NFL to both throw for 300 yards this weekend.
@Delaware_FB
:
Nolan Henderson - 379 yards
Joe Flacco - 307 yards
#BlueHens
Think about how many times as a kid you pretended to be your favorite player in the backyard.
Imagine getting to play that person’s position at that person’s school.
Imagine getting to make that person’s jersey & number your own as a professional.
Wow. Follow your dreams.
𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 🆙
Always so proud to be a
#BlueHen
, but today feels exceptionally special.
Making the leap to FBS is a game-changer and I couldn’t be more excited for the
@UDBlueHens
! Thrilled we have the leadership and vision to carry out such a move.
𝗚𝗢 𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦!
#CUSA
DID YOU KNOW?
In his last six games,
@DelawareMBB
's Nate Darling has scored more points than any other player in the country over that same span.
1)
@NateDarling14
- 182 points
2) Jalen Harris (Nevada) - 179 points
3) Jhivvan Jackson (UTSA) - 174 points
#BlueHens
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
@NolanHendersonn
connected on his final 15 passes of the game vs. Hampton on Saturday Night.
It’s the most consecutive completions by any Quarterback in
@Delaware_FB
history.
#BlueHens
Thanks for all that tuned in to the
@DelawareFB
Coach’s Show on
@947WDSD
.
Coach Rocco informed us during the program that Nolan Henderson will be the
#BlueHens
starting QB on Saturday.
Congratulations
@CoachAdair
.
What you achieved on the court and even more importantly off of it will have a long lasting impact in Newark. You were always an absolute joy to interact with and are going out a Champion 🏆 with the
#BlueHens
.
Best of luck at
@SunDevilWBB
.
#ForksUp
.
@DelawareMBB
and
@DelawareWBB
are on 🔥 Tickets have been punched to the Big Dance. Join us at the BOB for both Selection Show watch parties. Doors open at 5pm.
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
No D1 player in at least the last 13 seasons has scored over 26 points, grabbed over 15 boards and made at least 12 FT w/out a miss in a game.
Until last night.
𝓙𝔂á𝓻𝓮 𝓓𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓼:
2️⃣9️⃣ points
1️⃣7️⃣ rebs
1️⃣2️⃣ of 1️⃣2️⃣ FT
#BlueHens
Please welcome in the newest member of the
#BlueHens
family!
Natalie Alexis Klatzkin, born August 9th at 11:19am.
Baby is healthy, big brother is thrilled and mom is doing well. Feeling so very grateful.
Excited about the future of
@DelawareFB
after meeting Head Coach Ryan Carty and hearing him address the
@UDelaware
community this morning!
Go
#BlueHens
This year, maybe more than ever, I am grateful for the opportunity to do something I love for a school that means so much to me.
Thank you to the
#BlueHens
family!
After last night’s games, there are currently two players in the country averaging at least 20.0ppg, 9.0rpg and shooting over 67% FG:
@DelawareMBB
’s Eric Carter (
@TheLifeOfCarter
) and
@DukeMBB
’s Zion Williamson (
@ZionW32
).
The 1st Team All-Conference QB list over the last 50 years reads like a “Who’s Who” of
@DelawareFB
.
Congrats,
@NolanHendersonn
, on joining this group:
1986 - Gannon
1991 - Vergantino
1995 - Hamlett
2000 - Nagy
2003 - Hall
2007 - Flacco
2010 - Devlin
2021 - Henderson
#BlueHens
An emotional interview with Ryan Allen after the
#BlueHens
Championship Game.
No one's put on the Blue & Gold jersey more times than him. No one's made more threes.
He's been through ups and downs, but just kept going. Kept leading in different ways.
And now he's a Champion!
A huge congratulations to
@NolanMHenderson
and
@t_pitts1
for achieving their dreams of reaching the NFL.
Just the start of the next chapter for you both. Was an absolute pleasure watching you guys play at
@Delaware_FB
and wishing the best of luck in the league.
#BlueHens
Merry Christmas,
@UDBlueHens
! 🎄 🎅 A very Happy Holidays to past, present and
#FutureHens
.
Santa left Ryan a
#BlueHens
jersey under the tree this year! He’s ready to root on
@DelawareMBB
at the next home game.
📈 Inside the Numbers 🧮
Over their last 10 games played only two Freshmen in the country are averaging 15+ points and 6+ rebounds while shooting over 60% FG.
🏀 Jyáre Davis,
@DelawareMBB
🏀 Chet Holmgren,
@ZagMBB
#BlueHens
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
Prior to this season, only twice has a QB thrown 5 TD passes in a regulation football game in
@Delaware_FB
history.
The last time it occurred was 1979 and it happened once in 1969 before that.
@NolanHendersonn
has done it TWICE this year.
#BlueHens
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
The
@Delaware_FB
Defense held Hampton to 0-of-12 on 3rd Down.
It’s the first time since 2014 and only the fourth time in the last 20 seasons that the
#BlueHens
have held a team without a Third Down conversion.
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
A list of
@Delaware_FB
𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 with multiple TD catches in an FCS Playoff game over the last 20 years.
🏈 Braden Brose - 2023 vs. Lafayette
That’s it.
That’s the list.
#BlueHens
#FCSPlayoffs
Thanks to Coach Rocco for announcing publicly on the
@DelawareFB
Coaches Show tonight, and a big congrats to our newest captains:
Gene Coleman (
@Cole5imba
)
Nijuel Hill (
@Iam__Nij
)
David Kroll (
@DKroll_72
)
Much deserved and a great honor!
They join the four from the Spring.
Welcome to March!
How big of a month did
@NateDarling14
just have? The best scoring month by a
@DelawareMBB
player this century...
His 221 points in February surpassed (
@CoachCourt15
) Herb Courtney's 218 in January 2007 as the most points in a calendar month. 📅🔥🏀
#BlueHens
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
@Delaware_FB
is one of only two
@NCAA_FCS
teams (
@UNIFootball
) with three players reaching 250 career tackles.
🏈: Johnny Buchanan, 312
🏈: Kedrick Whitehead, 293
🏈: Noah Plack, 266
#BlueHens
Reminder - no
@DelawareFB
Coaches Show tonight, but that's no reason to not still head to
@KlondikeKates
...
I've got a $50 Klondike Kate's gift card to send out.
💵 🍽️ 💸 "Like" ♥️ this tweet to enter to win!
Had the privilege of sitting with
#BlueHens
Coach Carty this morning before his press conference. Fans should be very excited about the style and brand of football he’s bringing to Delaware Stadium.
Stay tuned for the interview from
@DelawareFB
.
📸:
@UdPhotog
Ryan Allen (
@_BabyRy_
) is one of only three Freshmen in the country to average 2.75 3pFG per game and 14.0 points per game, along w/ National POY favorite,
@TheTraeYoung
(Oklahoma), and R.J. Cole (Howard).
#BlueHens
Would have loved to be playing them today, but credit and congrats to
@UDelaware
alums, K.C. Keeler (
@CoachKCKeeler
), Siddiq Haynes (
@CoachSiddiq
) and Ryan Carty (
@ryancarty10
) on winning the 2021 FCS National Championship. 🏈
Excited to announce my new
#BlueHens
podcast, “As Always” will debut this week!
Interviews with current and former players, staff and alumni, as well as updates on what’s happening with the Hens this Fall.
Our first guest is
@NolanHendersonn
, so check back here tomorrow.
An incredible year and so glad to have Bill Harman by my side throughout.
The smartest, kindest, most caring friend I could ask for and beyond that he happens to have an unbelievable knowledge for the game.
Been a lot of fun with my broadcast partner in this 2021-22 season!
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
Ryan Carty is the 25th Head Coach of
@Delaware_FB
in a rich tradition dating back to 1889.
No coach had ever won more than 7 games in their first year with the
#BlueHens
.
Saturday,
@ryancarty10
became the very first to reach 8 wins in a debut season.
The
#BlueHens
Radio “Player of the Game” presented by Peoples Plaza:
🏈 Braden Brose, TE
▪️3 catches
▪️37 yards
▪️2 TD
@broseb21
is one of only five
@Delaware_FB
Tight Ends in the last decade with 2 receiving TDs in a single game.
Mr. Clutch,
@RyanDaly14
, is now 8-of-12 FG (67%) in his career on Go-Ahead or Game-Tying shot attempts with 1:00 or less on the clock! 👀 Made Game-Winner with 14 seconds on the clock tonight at JMU.
#BlueHens
@DelawareMBB
10 years ago today it was announced that I would take over as the new “Voice of the
#BlueHens
” and every day since I’ve been grateful for the opportunity.
Hard to believe it’s already been a decade. I feel like I’m just getting started.
Go Hens!
Congratulations to Dejoun Lee for becoming the first Running Back in the prestigious history of
@DelawareFB
to be named Conference Most Valuable Player or Player of the Year!
A leader and role model both on and off the field.
#BlueHens
@DejounL
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
The
@Delaware_FB
offense has gained 1,592 yards in their first three
@CAAFootball
games this season.
It’s the most Total Offense yards over a three game span for the
#BlueHens
in at least the last 20 seasons.
#BuckleUp
, indeed.
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
With 15 tackles vs. Delaware State,
@Delaware_FB
Linebacker, Johnny Buchanan, still leads all of FCS with 38 tackles.
Only Jackson Mitchell of UConn (39 in 3 games) in FBS, FCS, Division II, or Division III has more tackles this season.
#BlueHens
So excited for today's first day of
#BlueHens
practice that I want to give something away!
RT or Like this post and at the end of the week I'll give out a $20
@KlondikeKates
Gift Card to one (randomly chosen) follower. Good Luck and Go Hens!
Nolan - Thank you for giving absolutely everything you had to
@Delaware_FB
.
You and your teammates made this season the most enjoyable and exciting year I can remember as a broadcaster. It was an honor to add a voice to your record breaking performances.
All the best!
#BlueHens
Only one player in all of Division 1
@NCAA
Men's Basketball ranks in the Top 25 in the nation in both scoring and steals...
Come say hello to him tonight at
@KlondikeKates
!
Jameer Nelson, Jr. will be the
@DelawareMBB
guest tonight at 7pm from Main Street Newark.
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
Of all the
#FCS
Coaches with no prior Head Coach or Interim Head Coaching experience prior to the season, only three made the 2022 Playoffs in their first year:
🏈 Ryan Carty,
@Delaware_FB
🏈 Jason Eck, Idaho
🏈 G.J. Kinne, UIW
#BlueHens
Saddened to learn the news about Sean. Heartbroken for his family & friends. A smart, kind and fun kid.
I'll always remember this moment. The reaction of the crowd and his teammates. The pride for him. Sean was very loved. We will miss you.
#YouMatter
In celebration of 94.7 WDSD’s 25th Season as the flagship station for
@Delaware_FB
, we are honored to have former “Voice of the
#BlueHens
” Mike Corey return to the Coaches Show tomorrow night as a special guest.
Come join us as
@mikecoreysports
returns to
@KlondikeKates
at 7pm.
#BuckleUp
Not only the new motto for
@DelawareFB
, but also what I said to my wife as our excited four year old woke us up for Christmas morning to begin at 6:15am. 😂🤣
Merry XMas and Happy Holidays to the Blue Hens family!
Graduated early to start his college football career.
He was focused on 🏈.
Same focus allowed him to shift from LB to All-American Safety.
Now the
#GoBucs
get to see the focus, determination, leadership and talent the
#BlueHens
witnessed.
Keep going,
@kwhitehead
. Congrats!
A week of
@DelawareMBB
Camp is in the books and we couldn’t be more appreciative of
@BlueHenIngelsby
and his entire staff and group of players for putting daily smiles on my son’s face. 😃
Ryan had such a fun week. He can’t wait to see his friends play this season!
#BlueHens
With the
@NFLDraft
now underway, want to wish
@NasirAdderley
the best of luck and success as a professional. It’s been an absolute treat to cover you over your career as a
@DelawareFB
Blue Hen. Enjoy the start of your next chapter 🏈
📊 Inside the Numbers 🧮
Freshman Ryan O’Connor (
@ryanoccc
) became the first
@Delaware_FB
QB to throw a TD pass in his collegiate debut since at least the turn of the century.
*Nolan threw a TD vs. Villanova in 2018, but made appearances in 2 prior games.
#BlueHens
As far back as I can remember I’ve loved two sports teams: my hometown
#BlueHens
and the Duke Blue Devils.
Hard to describe just how neat this is for me, personally.
Always appreciative of this job, but this is extremely special tonight.
Colby Reeder returned to the field on Sat. and tonight he returns to the
@DelawareFB
Coaches Show along with Dillon Zimmerman & Coach Rocco!
Tune in at 7pm on
@947WDSD
+ be sure to Subscribe & Download for podcast version at this link:
🔈:
#BlueHens
This was the first time
@Delaware_FB
has had four Wide Receivers catch at least 35 passes since the 15 game 2010 season.
2022: Townsend (57), Pitts (52), Buckman (37) and Harvin (37)
2010: White (60), Thaxton (47), Crosby (43), Schenauer (36)
#BlueHens
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
@Delaware_FB
is now 1️⃣ of only 4️⃣ teams featuring a pair of players to reach 𝟭𝟮𝟱 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 in their FCS careers.
🏈 Jourdan Townsend - 127
🏈 Chandler Harvin - 126
Puts the
#BlueHens
in company with Mercer, N. Arizona & South Dakota State.
Excited for
@Delaware_FB
tonight at Delaware Stadium!
What / Who is everyone looking forward to seeing tonight?
Great weather ☀️ for a great event 🏈
#BlueHens
Recruits and transfers take note 📝
This is an impressive group to be a part of and shows the commitment and dedication our school has put toward maximizing our players NIL opportunities. This is major!
#BlueHens
What makes Dylan Painter’s 19 point debut for
@DelawareMBB
even more impressive?
That was only his 3rd game played in 1,005 days! 😳😳
@dpaint4234
had played in only two games since the 2017
@marchmadness
Tournament.
#BlueHens
🔈: “The way that we battled back just solidifies everything that we preach and believe in... I could not be more proud to be the Head Coach of this football team. -
@ryancarty10
#BlueHens
Radio Post Game interview presented by ACME:
So fortunate to be able to work with
@UDBlueHens
and
@iHeartRadio
.
From the NCAA Tournament… to the FCS Football Playoffs… and every broadcast in between… 2022 was a year I’ll always remember!
Lucky to do what I love, where I love.
#BlueHens
Tough loss for the Hens last night, but such a positive prior to the game.
Coach Joe Mihalich walked over to greet Bill and I. Was so heartwarming to speak to him and give a hug.
@HofstraMBB
, please pass on how much we both appreciate him. A great man. Rooting for Coach!
In honor of Gianmarco Arletti being our first guest on the Coaches Show, I’m going to give away Gift Cards to the Martuscelli Restaurant Group (owned by Gianmarco Martuscelli - see what I did there?! 😃 🍽)
Will give away $1 for every ❤️.
❤️ or RT and you’re entered to win!
🗓 Mark your calendars 🗓
Looking forward to another fun season of
@DelawareFB
Coaches Shows from
@KlondikeKates
.
This year, we are excited to add shows at La Casa Pasta in Newark, as well.
#BuckleUp
and join
@ryancarty10
and I each Wednesday from 7-8pm starting August 31st.
Three of
@UDBlueHens
Basketball’s all-time greatest Point Guards at
@DelawareMBB
shootaround today in Elon, NC!
Mike Slattery (‘05)
Tyrone Perry (‘99)
Kayla Miller (‘12)
#BlueHens
Happy Labor Day!
Be sure to finish off your holiday weekend with the
@DelawareFB
Coaches Show tonight from Klondike Kate’s.
Coach Rocco, along with with Gene Coleman (
@Cole5imba
) and Anthony Toro (
@anthonytoro123
) will join us on
@947WDSD
from 7-8pm.
Debating on whether to come to The Bob on Wednesday Night to support
@DelawareMBB
? I’ll leave this here for your consideration. Just a listing of a few 6-0 teams in Division 1...
Arizona 6-0
Delaware 6-0
Duke 6-0
Gonzaga 6-0
Louisville 6-0
Virginia 6-0
#BlueHens
I’ve heard of Obstructed View seats, but how about this broadcast position with an obstructed view!
Check out the vantage point provided for visiting radio at North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center for tonight’s game against the
#BlueHens
.
Tune in for tip-off at 7pm!
It's
#NationalRadioDay
- and I couldn't be any prouder to be the radio voice of
@DelawareFB
and
@DelawareMBB
.
It's given me some of my favorite memories and introduced me to some of my favorite people and places. Can't wait to put on the headsets, again, soon!
#BlueHens
📻
There are only 3 players in D1 college basketball that can claim this stat line so far for 2019-20:
✅ 5+ Double-Doubles
✅ 135+ Points
✅ 85+ Rebounds
✅ 10+ Blocks
Justyn Mutts,
@DelawareMBB
Nathan Knight,
@WMTribeMBB
Vernon Carey,
@DukeMBB
@JM_Squarepants
#BlueHens
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
Tonight,
@christianrayy__
became the first player in NCAA this season to record over:
1️⃣0️⃣ points
1️⃣5️⃣ rebounds
8️⃣ assists in a game vs. a D1 opponent.
𝘾-𝙍𝘼𝙔 finished 1 assist shy of
@DelawareMBB
’s 3rd 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚-𝘿𝙤𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙚 all-time.
#BlueHens
Before it becomes trendy when this
@DelawareWBB
team gets rollin’ this season - here’s a
@CoachAdair
appreciation post.
Her positive energy. Her leadership. So easy to root for this program.
Best of luck to the Women’s Hoopsquad as they get started tonight.
#BlueHens
💭 DID YOU KNOW? 🤔
Only 3 Head Coaches at
@Delaware_FB
have started 1-0 in each of their first two seasons.
📋 Ryan Carty (‘22-23)
📋 K.C. Keeler (‘02-03)
📋 Charles Rogers (1931-32)
Carty is the ONLY COACH in
#BlueHens
history to win consecutive road openers to begin career.
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
There is only 1️⃣ FCS player with at least 45 rush attempts and averaging over 9.0 yards per carry.
Can you guess…?
Yes, it’s
@Delaware_FB
’s Marcus Yarns who has racked up 437 yards on 45 carries (9.71avg).
#BlueHens
📊 INSIDE THE NUMBERS 🧮
𝓩𝓪𝓬𝓱 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓴𝓮𝓻 began Saturday’s game by throwing a school record 16-of-16.
His 268.8 Passer Rating is 8th highest in FCS this season and the 2nd highest for
@Delaware_FB
in at least 20 years.
Only Tim Donnelly’s 272.6 vs. DSU in 2011 was higher.