I-A Transfers gives Delaware State Hornets depth at quarterback and wide receiver

Photo: RS-Freshman quarterback transfer (Bowling Green State University) Anthony Glaud, 6-3/212, Winslow Township H.S., Sicklerville, New Jersey.

Glaud leaves Bowling Green to join MEAC champs

DOVER -- In November, there was little doubt about who was the starting quarterback at Delaware State. It was three-year starter Vashon Winton, a Chicago native who would lead the program to its first-ever NCAA Division I-AA playoff game against the University of Delaware.

Whether Winton is the starter in 2008 has suddenly become a question with the team's addition last week of Bowling Green transfer Anthony Glaud. Glaud has enrolled at DSU and will be able to play next season. Coming with Glaud is his teammate at Bowling Green, sophomore wide receiver Zach Charles, who also transferred to DSU. Charles can also play immediately.

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Photo: Sophomore transfer wide receiver (Bowling Green State University) Zach Charles, 5-10½/179, Winter Haven H.S., Winter Haven, Florida.

DSU Coach Al Lavan is not making it easy for the traditional MEAC powers, which is great for the growing positive reputation of the conference. We are not surprised by these latest developments, especially with the Hornets expectations of playing two Division I-A opponents in Kent State and Akron or Pittsburgh. This is the way to go if you are going to raise capital and improve your strength of schedule for an at-large bid to FCS playoffs. There is not much difference in the lower level of the MAC and the top level of the MEAC. Smart move by DSU to schedule a Division 1-A program that they can possible beat and be competitive.

The wire is reporting DSU has the following players in the commitment pipeline.

1. Anthony Glaud - RS-Freshman QB transfer, Bowling Green
2. Zach Charles - Sophomore WR transfer, Bowling Green
3. Jamil Heath - DE, Dover, DE
4. Carl Hinton - LB/DE, Georgetown, DE
5. Keith Hunt DE 6-1 225 - 5.1 Paterson, NJ (Rivals 2 stars)

For Delaware State, playing in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge may be a great experience for a program that highest attended games are at the opponents facility. Jackson State would have much difficulty in beating a Delaware State in this game. Go for it!

The skinny on Glaud ( pronounced: GLAWD)

In 2007, he was 23-of-36 for 266 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Glaud passed for 10-of-15 for 126 yards and a score versus Boston College and was 3-of-5 for 67 yards and a touchdown versus Miami. He redshirted in 2006.

Glaud is a 2006 graduate of Winslow Township High School in New Jersey ... a three-year letterwinner for the Eagles ... named Elite Recruits' #2 Quarterback in New Jersey ... elected to play in the New York/New Jersey Governor's Bowl ... compiled 2,349 passing yards with 23 touchdown passes as a senior ... also rushed for 386 yards and three touchdowns in 2005 ... coached by Felton Jones.

The skinny on Zacharri "Zach" Charles

Zach Charles grew up and attended school in same county in Florida as Coach Al Lavan.

2007: Played in all 13 games ... had seven catches for 52 yards at Minnesota and three receptions for 50 yards at Boston College ... had a career-long 49-yard reception at BC as well.

2006: Played in and started the first five games as a freshman before suffering a season-ending injury ... totaled 14 catches for 50 yards on the season ... recorded at least two receptions in all five games ... snagged four balls in back-to-back games against Buffalo and at Florida International ... also returned a punt for nine yards against Buffalo.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Winter Haven High School in Florida ... a three year letterwinner for the Blue Devils ... named All-State, All-District and All-County in 2005 ... selected to participate in the Florida-Cali All-Star game ... led the Blue Devils to the regional finals and a 9-4 record as a senior ... caught 26 passes for 550 yards in 2005 ... gained 450 yards on 20 catches in 2004 ... was a captain in 2005 ... coached by Charlie Tate ... also earned letters in track ... named track captain as a junior and senior ... was a regional track participant in the 100 meter and 4x100 meter relay in 2004.

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