2008 Woodie Awards
The first half of Saturday's 41st meeting between No. 9 Delaware and Villanova seemed to lack the competitive spark and fire the rivalry usually has, but in the second half the intensity increased. Villanova (7-4, 5-3 Colonial Athletic Association) lulled the Hens to sleep in the second half, rushing the ball 30-plus times and only passing six times.
It was announced Sunday afternoon that Delaware will host Delaware State in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs on Friday, November 23 at 1:30 p.m. The game, which will be the first-ever meeting between the two schools, will also be aired on ESPN.
With a convincing victory over James Madison in the semifinal game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament, the Delaware volleyball team showed why it is No. 1 in the conference. The crowd was buzzing and energy was high as the match began. The first game got off to a slow start, as both teams were exchanging points.
Delaware's football team has placed its heartbreaking 62-56, five-overtime loss to No. 7 Richmond in the past as they focus on its next tough opponent and long-time rival Villanova. The Hens come into their final regular-season match-up Saturday with fate in their hands, as a win would guarantee a Football Championship Subdivision Tournament berth.
The Hens volleyball team has earned a bye in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association playoffs and will play its match Saturday at 5 p.m. against the winner of William & Mary and James Madison. This is a record-setting year for the Hens becoming only the third Delaware team in history to hold the top seed in the CAA postseason.
While scrolling down the 2007 Delaware football roster, many names jump out as impact players who deserve the Most Valuable Player award for their 8-2 record and 5-2 Colonial Athletic Association success. Many argue senior running back Omar Cuff, who has found the endzone 33 times and rushed for 1,312 yards on 273 attempts, is this year's MVP.
