2008 Woodie Awards
Saturday afternoon's match up at Delaware Stadium between No. 7 Delaware and No. 12 James Madison features two of the best Colonial Athletic Association football programs playing against each other, with the winner standing atop the South Division. After the Hens' 59-52 upset over Navy in Annapolis, Md.
After giving up rushing touchdowns of 86, 48 and 55 yards in the second half, the Delaware defense banded together, as it stopped two James Madison potential go-ahead scoring drives in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter to preserve a 37-34 win Saturday afternoon at Delaware Stadium.
NFL head coaches have echoed the phrase, "a win is a win." This statement holds true not only in professional football, but also at the collegiate level. Coaches realize playing a ranked or tough non-conference opponent, on top of conference opponents, is taxing and too demanding in college sports.
It makes no sense to sugarcoat a team's problems by having the unit pick on weaker opponents early in the season. Coaches have to question whether they should schedule tough non-conference opponents or "fluff" games. The saying goes: in order to be the best, you have to beat the best.
A distinct and pungent odor became painfully obvious upon entering the unassuming house on Courtney Street. The scent was reminiscent of sweaty feet. "Yeah, we've got a lot of shoes, I guess we're used to the smell by now," junior Kevin Kemmerle, a member of the men's cross country team, said.
