Ivytalk wrote:The story appeared in the News-Urinal this morning.
Or, if you get the internet at home , it also appeared in the News-Urinal (online) yesterday.
BlueHens.com also issued the following release this AM. Nice to know we only have to see West Chester three more times in our lifetime :
NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware and the University of Pittsburgh have announced that the two Eastern football powers will meet on the gridiron in non-league games during the 2014 and 2019 seasons.
Delaware, a member of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), will take on the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Panthers on Aug. 30, 2014 and on Aug. 31, 2019. Both games will be played at Pittsburgh’s 65,050-seat Heinz Field. The two teams will meet for the first time ever in the sport of football.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to play a program that annually ranks among the nation’s best,” said Delaware head coach K.C. Keeler, whose team defeated FBS Navy in both 2003 and 2007 on the way to berths in the national championship game. “Our schedule is consistently ranked among the toughest at our level of football and playing a team the calibre of Pitt only enhances that. I’m know that our players and our fans will be excited as well.”
In addition to playing Pittsburgh, the Blue Hens will also take on another FBS opponent when Delaware again travels to Navy on Sept. 3, 2011 and on Sept. 14, 2013. Both games will be played at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis, Md.
Although Delaware does not play an FBS opponent this fall, Delaware has moved up a level to play an opponent each of the past three seasons and five times in eight seasons under Keeler. The Blue Hens annually rank among the NCAA leaders in strength of schedule, ranking No. 2 among all FCS schools in 2007 and 2009 and No. 3 in 2008.
Delaware will play all three of their non-league games at home this season, hosting NCAA Division II power West Chester Sept. 2, 2009 NCAA Tournament qualifier South Dakota State on Sept. 11, and Duquesne on Sept. 18. During the 2011 campaign, the Hens will travel to Navy and host West Chester and Delaware State. In 2012, Delaware will play host to West Chester and Delaware State.
The 2012 game vs. West Chester will mark the final game in the series vs. the Rams, which has been played every season 1968 except for 2001 when the Sept. 11 tragedies forced the game to be canceled. The series was the longest running series in UD football history.
I think this is a great move. I believe in my heart that on a one game setting that we can not only compete with pitt but beat them. Now maybe penn state will be willing to quit beating up temple every year and schedule us. It would be a better challange for them imo.
billsheets wrote:I think this is a great move. I believe in my heart that on a one game setting that we can not only compete with pitt but beat them. Now maybe penn state will be willing to quit beating up temple every year and schedule us. It would be a better challange for them imo.
State Penn would absolutely destroy Delaware. Even this year's team, with Pat playing like he had something to prove, would get mauled by those guys (who don't even have a QB picked out yet). A lot of folks would like to see UD play at State Penn, but that's all they want...just to see it.
93henfan wrote:In 2012, Delaware will play host to West Chester and Delaware State.
Still a couple years away, but I wonder who will be the third.
Right now, per the News Journal, they're in talks with Bucknell to fill out the '12 schedule. Not sexy, but with Susan there as a head coach that's a Blue Hen alum and Bucknell was a frequent opponent back in the day.
What is the OOC schedule for 2011 btw, I can't see the link for that on gohens (my work computer doesn't also allow me to see all the links).
GannonFan wrote:What is the OOC schedule for 2011 btw, I can't see the link for that on gohens (my work computer doesn't also allow me to see all the links).
93 posted the article above.
During the 2011 campaign, the Hens will travel to Navy and host West Chester and Delaware State
billsheets wrote:I think this is a great move. I believe in my heart that on a one game setting that we can not only compete with pitt but beat them. Now maybe penn state will be willing to quit beating up temple every year and schedule us. It would be a better challange for them imo.
State Penn would absolutely destroy Delaware. Even this year's team, with Pat playing like he had something to prove, would get mauled by those guys (who don't even have a QB picked out yet). A lot of folks would like to see UD play at State Penn, but that's all they want...just to see it.
Agree, Penn State is a bad idea on many levels. The CAA is such a heavyweight fight the Non-Conf schedule needs some balance. I'd like to see the following, plus add a trip to Annapolis/Navy for the 12 game seasons because it's a fun trip.
Non-CAA #1 ... Del State @ Newark
Non-CAA #2 ... Pitt or Rutgers @ Heintz or New Meadowlands
Non-Caa #3 ... Patriot, Ivy or NEC team @ Newark
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1946 · 1963 · 1971 · 1972 · 1979 · 2003
RUNNERS-UP · 1974 · 1978 · 1982 · 2007 · 2010
5 time Division 1-A National Champions & 5 - Final Fours
93henfan wrote:I heard we were talking to Bucknell. Yawn.
GannonFan wrote:Right now, per the News Journal, they're in talks with Bucknell to fill out the '12 schedule. Not sexy, but with Susan there as a head coach that's a Blue Hen alum and Bucknell was a frequent opponent back in the day.
I have no problem with Bucknell except for the fact the other two are WCUPA and DelSt. I always like one cupcake, one mid-level and one good I-AA or I-A.
GannonFan wrote:What is the OOC schedule for 2011 btw, I can't see the link for that on gohens (my work computer doesn't also allow me to see all the links).
93 posted the article above.
During the 2011 campaign, the Hens will travel to Navy and host West Chester and Delaware State
Saturday – September 3rd @ Navy
Saturday – September 10th West Chester
Saturday – September 17th Delaware State
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 1946 · 1963 · 1971 · 1972 · 1979 · 2003
RUNNERS-UP · 1974 · 1978 · 1982 · 2007 · 2010
5 time Division 1-A National Champions & 5 - Final Fours
jd of de wrote:Non-CAA #1 ... Del State @ Newark
Non-CAA #2 ... Pitt or Rutgers @ Heintz or New Meadowlands
Non-Caa #3 ... Patriot, Ivy or NEC team @ Newark
, it also appeared in the News-Urinal (online) yesterday.
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