Positives, negatives from DSU's first scrimmage

DOVER, Delaware - There were no points glowing on the scoreboard at Delaware State’s Alumni Stadium. The only grades that were being kept on this day were locked in the minds of Hornets head coach Kermit Blount and his assistants.



All in all, Blount thought it was a pretty successful first preseason scrimmage for DSU this morning. The Hornets ran a “situational” offense against the defense in a scrimmage that featured about 70 plays from pre-determined spots on the field.

Though only one touchdown was recorded, when quarterback Nick Elko connected with wide receiver Bo Ceravolo on a fourth-and-short situation, there was plenty for the Hornets to be optimistic about – and also lots of areas of concern.

“We knew what to expect out of the older kids, we wanted to get our younger kids some reps since this is ...

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