Danny Rocco
FILE - Delaware head coach Danny Rocco, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Danny Rocco knows the job he's taken as the football coach at Virginia Military Institute will be harder than any of his three previous head coaching positions. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP, File)
Virginia Military Institute at Cornell 9/18/2021

Dec. 14, 2022 01:39 PM EST

FILE - Richmond quarterback Reece Udinski looks for a receiver during the team's NCAA college football game against Stony Brook, Sept. 24, 2022, in Richmond, Va. Danny Rocco knows the job he's taken as the football coach at Virginia Military Institute will be harder than any of his three previous head coaching positions. Reece Udinski, who set the school record for passing yards as a Keydet, four years marked the end of his eligibility and he transferred to Maryland, where he was a seldom-used backup.(Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP, File)
Rocco facing unique challenge as he takes VMI reins

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 14, 2022 01:38 PM EST

FILE - Delaware head coach Danny Rocco, center, watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Military Institute has hired Rocco as its football coach, the school announced Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP, File)
VMI picks Danny Rocco as next football coach

Dec. 03, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Delaware fires football coach Danny Rocco after 5 seasons

Nov. 29, 2021 04:30 PM EST
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — Delaware fired football coach Danny Rocco on Monday after the Blue Hens went 5-6 this season. Rocco went 31-23 in five...

Virginia Tech looks to start homestand with win vs Richmond

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 23, 2021 07:07 PM EDT
Virginia Tech is looking to begin a four-game homestand looking with a win when the Hokies play Richmond for the first time since 1986. The...

Rutgers wide receiver Bo Melton (18) catches a pass for a 57-yard gain as Delaware defensive back Justis Henley (21) and defensive back Kedrick Whitehead (1) defend during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
DEL at Rutgers 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 07:11 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano reacts after his team scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Rutgers 3-0 for first time since 2012, beats Delaware 45-13

By Tom Canavan Sep. 18, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Rutgers defensive lineman CJ Onyechi (26) recovers a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Rutgers plays Delaware looking for first 30 start since '12.

By Tom Canavan Sep. 16, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

Smith, Hodge torch Delaware; Villanova wins, 55-33 in finale

Nov. 23, 2019 05:18 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Daniel Smith threw four of his five touchdown passes to Changa Hodge and ran for a sixth score as Villanova crushed Delaware 55-33 in the...

Pitt defensive lineman Patrick Jones II and defensive back Damar Hamlin celebrate a stop in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 28 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14

By Alan Saunders Sep. 28, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
After 'Pitt Special,' Panthers to avoid letdown vs Blue Hens

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

Kehoe, Rocco lead Delaware to a 43-28 victory at Richmond

Oct. 06, 2018 06:42 PM EDT
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pat Kehoe threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns and Kani Kane ran for two more as Delaware held off Richmond, 43-28, to earn its first Colonial...