Saturday, September 1, 2012

Delaware State Hornets eager to get ball rolling

DOVER, Delaware - Delaware State University has won five out of its last seven football openers. But considering the Hornets haven’t had a winning season since 2007, that kickoff momentum has not been carrying through the rest of the campaign.

Delaware State hopes to change that trend starting today when it kicks off the 2012 season at Alumni Stadium against Virginia Military Institute in a nonconference tilt at 2 p.m.

“This is why we do what we do,” said Kermit Blount, beginning his second season as the Hornets’ head coach. “This is what we’ve been waiting for. It gives the kids the opportunity to play somebody with different-colored jerseys and gives a chance to match wits with a good staff from VMI.”

Delaware State defeated VMI 24-21 in Lexington, Va., in the first game between the teams last season. Nick Elko threw for 230 yards and three touchdowns and Justin Wilson had a pair of TD catches to lead the Hornets’ 346-yard offensive attack.



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