Delaware St picks up 6 1A transfers

[ChickenMan]

DOVER -- Jamal Jones won't be alone when he gets a fresh start in college football this fall at Delaware State.

The Hornets, in their second season under coach Al Lavan, have added six transfers from NCAA Division I-A schools who will become immediately eligible at DSU, a I-AA school. Preseason practice opens Aug. 6.



http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050719/SPORTS08/507190337/1002

[Proud Griz Man]

DOVER -- Jamal Jones won't be alone when he gets a fresh start in college football this fall at Delaware State.

The Hornets, in their second season under coach Al Lavan, have added six transfers from NCAA Division I-A schools who will become immediately eligible at DSU, a I-AA school. Preseason practice opens Aug. 6.



http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050719/SPORTS08/507190337/1002

I read that headline and first paragraph: so they have 7 players now? :D

[JMU Duke Dog]

This will make the Delaware State at JMU game on September 17, 2005 more interesting.

[bluehenbillk]

Where's the Villanova contingent crying foul??

[LetsGoNova]

Hey, if anyone wants to voluntarily attend Delaware St, far be it from me to stand in their way. :D

[Coastal89]

Damn, this probably means another loss for Coastal. :asswhip: :bawling:

[Kill'em]

What is it with Delaware schools? Is there no high school talent around there? :D

[ChickenMan]

What is it with Delaware schools? Is there no high school talent around there? :D


problems is there aren't very many (less than 40) HS around here... ;)

[bluehenbillk]

And to honestly answer your question, Delaware HS's do produce some talent, but very litlle at the 1-AA level. They are small & kinda pale in comparison to neighboring PA.

[MR. CHICKEN]

HORNETS KEEP RECRUITIN' DUH I-A'S......AN' "DUH GAME" MAY FINALLY HAPPEN DIS NOVEMBER!....:nod::rotateh::nod:....AWK!

[blukeys]

What is it with Delaware schools? Is there no high school talent around there? :D


Truth is Delaware's population is less than Baltimore County MD. There is talent and more talent than you would expect from a population of 750,000 but not enough to support a quality D-II program (forget 2 I-AAs and a decent D-III).

The other problem is lack of spring football practice which is a staple down south. The reason Lacrosse has taken off as a high school sport in Delaware is that the high school football coaches like it as a means to keep their players running and hitting during the spring.

[Kill'em]

Why is there no spring practice? Is it due to Lacrosse? Man, that must suck. Spring football gives us our fix until September.

[bluehenbillk]

Not many states, at keast in the northern half have spring practice anymore, PA, OH & DE all don't have it.