Hens to play Hornets in Dover as part of new deal
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Hens to play Hornets in Dover as part of new deal
Once a matchup that was notable for never being played, the football rivalry between Delaware State and Delaware now has a future at least for another decade.
The state’s only two NCAA FCS Division I programs announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed a six-year contract, starting in 2024. And, for the first time, the Blue Hens will play football in Dover.
All of the previous eight UD-DSU meetings have been played at Delaware Stadium in Newark.
The two squads were already slated to play this season and in 2020. They will now play back-to-back games in Dover in ’24 and ’25, followed by dates at Delaware Stadium in ’26, ’27 and ’29.
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The state’s only two NCAA FCS Division I programs announced on Monday afternoon that they have signed a six-year contract, starting in 2024. And, for the first time, the Blue Hens will play football in Dover.
All of the previous eight UD-DSU meetings have been played at Delaware Stadium in Newark.
The two squads were already slated to play this season and in 2020. They will now play back-to-back games in Dover in ’24 and ’25, followed by dates at Delaware Stadium in ’26, ’27 and ’29.
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Re: Hens to play Hornets in Dover as part of new deal
Don't say I didn't tell you this would eventually come to pass. All the idiots that whined and bitched about the Hens not playing DelSt can suck it.
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Re: Hens to play Hornets in Dover as part of new deal
BTWdbackjon wrote:the football rivalry between Delaware State and Delaware...
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Nothing better than losing money (on DelState's part) for racial harmony.
Delaware can easily fill the home slot no longer tied up by DelState. DelState will lose out on a cut of a 20k seat game for a game at their 7k seat high school venue.
Delaware can easily fill the home slot no longer tied up by DelState. DelState will lose out on a cut of a 20k seat game for a game at their 7k seat high school venue.
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From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
89Hen wrote:You really think one game in Newark is going to quell anything? Let's just say they did play a game in Newark and the Hens win 50-0. The next thing to come out of Dover would be "sure they beat us badly, but it was in Newark, they need to come to Dover and see how close it would be". Let's say the Hens win by a couple points or DSU wins. Then out of Dover we'd hear "They won't play us any more because they're afraid they'll lose." Obviously this is my opinon only, but I firmly believe that and that is why I'm opposed to this game. If Delaware is 'forced' to schedule DSU once, why couldn't they be forced to having a series with them? Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous.
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That’s an insult to high school venues everywhere.93henfan wrote:Nothing better than losing money (on DelState's part) for racial harmony.
Delaware can easily fill the home slot no longer tied up by DelState. DelState will lose out on a cut of a 20k seat game for a game at their 7k seat high school venue.
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You're a regular Nostrafuckingdamus89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
89Hen wrote:You really think one game in Newark is going to quell anything? Let's just say they did play a game in Newark and the Hens win 50-0. The next thing to come out of Dover would be "sure they beat us badly, but it was in Newark, they need to come to Dover and see how close it would be". Let's say the Hens win by a couple points or DSU wins. Then out of Dover we'd hear "They won't play us any more because they're afraid they'll lose." Obviously this is my opinon only, but I firmly believe that and that is why I'm opposed to this game. If Delaware is 'forced' to schedule DSU once, why couldn't they be forced to having a series with them? Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous.
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We would kill for an in-State FCS opponent like this.93henfan wrote:Nothing better than losing money (on DelState's part) for racial harmony.
Delaware can easily fill the home slot no longer tied up by DelState. DelState will lose out on a cut of a 20k seat game for a game at their 7k seat high school venue.
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Have you ever attended a UD-DSU game in person? I have. I attended the first one, and was seated in the middle of the DSU cheering section.89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
89Hen wrote:You really think one game in Newark is going to quell anything? Let's just say they did play a game in Newark and the Hens win 50-0. The next thing to come out of Dover would be "sure they beat us badly, but it was in Newark, they need to come to Dover and see how close it would be". Let's say the Hens win by a couple points or DSU wins. Then out of Dover we'd hear "They won't play us any more because they're afraid they'll lose." Obviously this is my opinon only, but I firmly believe that and that is why I'm opposed to this game. If Delaware is 'forced' to schedule DSU once, why couldn't they be forced to having a series with them? Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous.
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FYPSunCoastBlueHen wrote:You're a regular Nostrafuckingdumbass89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
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And I disagree with "Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous." If a state provides money to a school they have a vested interest in representing the entire state. For example, what if Iowa or Iowa State no longer wanted to play UNI but were willing to pay Missouri State several hundred thousand dollars to play? Isn't it in the best interest of the state that that money be directed toward a game with an in-state rival at the same level as Missouri State? It keeps the money in state and is beneficial for another state school. UNI should have right of first refusal over games against FCS teams.
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
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Ivytalk wrote:Have you ever attended a UD-DSU game in person? I have. I attended the first one, and was seated in the middle of the DSU cheering section.89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
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Actually, it was a very friendly group. The black guys kept yelling at the black women to sit the hell down so they could see the game!CAA Flagship wrote:Ivytalk wrote: Have you ever attended a UD-DSU game in person? I have. I attended the first one, and was seated in the middle of the DSU cheering section.
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UNI88 wrote:And I disagree with "Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous." If a state provides money to a school they have a vested interest in representing the entire state. For example, what if Iowa or Iowa State no longer wanted to play UNI but were willing to pay Missouri State several hundred thousand dollars to play? Isn't it in the best interest of the state that that money be directed toward a game with an in-state rival at the same level as Missouri State? It keeps the money in state and is beneficial for another state school. UNI should have right of first refusal over games against FCS teams.
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
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At least in Virginia, taxpayers don't pay for athletics (in theory). Students do through fees,though.kalm wrote:UNI88 wrote:And I disagree with "Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous." If a state provides money to a school they have a vested interest in representing the entire state. For example, what if Iowa or Iowa State no longer wanted to play UNI but were willing to pay Missouri State several hundred thousand dollars to play? Isn't it in the best interest of the state that that money be directed toward a game with an in-state rival at the same level as Missouri State? It keeps the money in state and is beneficial for another state school. UNI should have right of first refusal over games against FCS teams.
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
While I don't disagree that it is better to benefit in-state programs vs. out of state programs that are similar, let's not get too far from the truth about taxpayer impact. At best, there is an indirect impact to taxpayers (although your state mileage may vary).
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Same here but those indirect dollars help another state institution nonetheless. Athletics are a part of education.CAA Flagship wrote:At least in Virginia, taxpayers don't pay for athletics (in theory). Students do through fees,though.kalm wrote:
While I don't disagree that it is better to benefit in-state programs vs. out of state programs that are similar, let's not get too far from the truth about taxpayer impact. At best, there is an indirect impact to taxpayers (although your state mileage may vary).
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Could be worse. Your in-state "Rival" could be Morgan State.
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By the way, somebody on GoHens called Towson an HBCU on Monday in the DelState thread and it wasn't a joke. You may want to defend your honor.andy7171 wrote:Could be worse. Your in-state "Rival" could be Morgan State.
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It ain't worth it. As long as they spell it right, who gives a fuck.93henfan wrote:By the way, somebody on GoHens called Towson an HBCU on Monday in the DelState thread and it wasn't a joke. You may want to defend your honor.andy7171 wrote:Could be worse. Your in-state "Rival" could be Morgan State.
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The first one being the playoffs? If so, yes.Ivytalk wrote:Have you ever attended a UD-DSU game in person? I have. I attended the first one, and was seated in the middle of the DSU cheering section.89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
I was in the NEZ and actually got the refs to throw a flag for too many men in the huddle on DSU. Not kidding. They were backed up in the NEZ and none of the refs noticed it, and I yelled at the top of my lungs and sideline ref glanced up to the stands and then reached for the hankie. Everyone in the section was high fiving me.
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That was the one.89Hen wrote:The first one being the playoffs? If so, yes.Ivytalk wrote: Have you ever attended a UD-DSU game in person? I have. I attended the first one, and was seated in the middle of the DSU cheering section.
I was in the NEZ and actually got the refs to throw a flag for too many men in the huddle on DSU. Not kidding. They were backed up in the NEZ and none of the refs noticed it, and I yelled at the top of my lungs and sideline ref glanced up to the stands and then reached for the hankie. Everyone in the section was high fiving me.
When was the last UD home game that you personally attended?
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You would think I was stating the obvious, but there were LOTS of folks who disagreed.SunCoastBlueHen wrote:You're a regular Nostrafuckingdamus89Hen wrote:From 2006 on AGS before the two ever met...
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I think it may be the GSU semifinal game.Ivytalk wrote:That was the one.89Hen wrote: The first one being the playoffs? If so, yes.
I was in the NEZ and actually got the refs to throw a flag for too many men in the huddle on DSU. Not kidding. They were backed up in the NEZ and none of the refs noticed it, and I yelled at the top of my lungs and sideline ref glanced up to the stands and then reached for the hankie. Everyone in the section was high fiving me.
When was the last UD home game that you personally attended?
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UD receives very little money from the state.UNI88 wrote:And I disagree with "Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous." If a state provides money to a school they have a vested interest in representing the entire state. For example, what if Iowa or Iowa State no longer wanted to play UNI but were willing to pay Missouri State several hundred thousand dollars to play? Isn't it in the best interest of the state that that money be directed toward a game with an in-state rival at the same level as Missouri State? It keeps the money in state and is beneficial for another state school. UNI should have right of first refusal over games against FCS teams.
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
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Re: Hens to play Hornets in Dover as part of new deal
UNI88 wrote:And I disagree with "Telling a school who they should/shouldn't play is ridiculous." If a state provides money to a school they have a vested interest in representing the entire state. For example, what if Iowa or Iowa State no longer wanted to play UNI but were willing to pay Missouri State several hundred thousand dollars to play? Isn't it in the best interest of the state that that money be directed toward a game with an in-state rival at the same level as Missouri State? It keeps the money in state and is beneficial for another state school. UNI should have right of first refusal over games against FCS teams.
You might not like it as a fan, but isn't it in the best interest of the taxpayers for Delaware to play Delaware State over Penn, Cornell, Lafayette, etc.?
That is what Arizona does - the Board of Regents doesn't mandate that UA or ASU play NAU, but if they play an FCS team, NAU has right of first refusal in alternating years to take the game. They don't every year, but most years they do.
And the NAU game is always higher attended (by thousands) than non-NAU FCS games, and many years the highest attended OOC game (and a couple years the highest attended game for ASU).