Delaware State

Auto Added by WPeMatico

DeSean Jackson announces first Delaware State recruiting class. See who was signed

The first recruiting class for new Delaware State football coach DeSean Jackson is taking shape. As of the publication of this story, the Hornets’ Instagram account had announced four new signees. The first announced signee is defensive back Mason Williams of Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. Williams played the rover position in high school […]

DeSean Jackson announces first Delaware State recruiting class. See who was signed Read More »

DeSean Jackson hires coach with NFL experience as Delaware State offensive coordinator

DeSean Jackson is leveraging the NFL pipeline to add to the Delaware State coaching staff. Nemo Washington, who had been most recently working with the Cleveland Browns, is the Hornets new offensive coordinator, according to 247 Sports. Washington spent the last two years in Cleveland as a Bill Walsh diversity coaching fellow working with running

DeSean Jackson hires coach with NFL experience as Delaware State offensive coordinator Read More »

DeSean Jackson secures commitment from receiver who had Power Four offers

The California to Delaware pipeline got a little strong Saturday with another commitment for new Delaware State head football coach DeSean Jackson. Jadyn Robinson, a 5-foot-10, 160-lb. wide receiver from Junipero Serra High School in Gardena, California, announced his commitment to the Hornets on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Beyond Blessed to have the opportunity

DeSean Jackson secures commitment from receiver who had Power Four offers Read More »

Positive energy from DeSean Jackson could carry Delaware State out of dark ages

Wednesday was a day of excitement on the Delaware State University campus. It was so exciting, in fact, that the press conference introducing new head football coach DeSean Jackson started close to 10 minutes early. “I want my guys to get up early,” Jackson said after the 25-minute conference where he, DSU athletic director Tony

Positive energy from DeSean Jackson could carry Delaware State out of dark ages Read More »

The first week MEAC and SWAC basketball is in the books. This is what we learned

This past weekend, the men’s and women’s basketball programs representing the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and Southwestern Athletic Conference said goodbye to guarantee games and holiday tournaments and said hello to each other as conference play began in earnest. The new SWAC conference rotation kicked off with the women on Thursday, while the MEAC continues its

The first week MEAC and SWAC basketball is in the books. This is what we learned Read More »

Freshman guard boosts Howard over Delaware State in MEAC opener

Blake Harper was not on the Howard University basketball team last season when the Bison held off Delaware State to win the MEAC championship. Harper, a 6’8 freshman guard from Washington D.C., could play a huge part in Howard’s three-peat hopes as he scored a game-high 32 points to lift the Bison past the pesky

Freshman guard boosts Howard over Delaware State in MEAC opener Read More »

DeSean Jackson to make first public appearance at Delaware State. Here’s when

The latest NFL start to transition to HBCU football coach is ready to immerse himself in campus life already. DeSean Jackson, who will officially be introduced as Delaware State’s head football coach on Wednesday, announced Sunday morning that he will attend the DSU men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader against Norfolk State on Monday, Jan. 6.

DeSean Jackson to make first public appearance at Delaware State. Here’s when Read More »

Rematch of MEAC basketball title game kicks off conference slate

The Delaware State Hornets will open MEAC conference play against the Howard Bison in an ESPN-televised men’s basketball game this weekend as a part of the conference’s 2024-25 televised schedule. The Delaware State at Howard matchup will tip off at 8:00 p.m. EST on ESPNU. The all-time series is tied at 15-15, with the Bison

Rematch of MEAC basketball title game kicks off conference slate Read More »

These are our 10 most memorable HBCU sports stories of 2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at the best of HBCUSports.com from 2024. It was an especially busy year — we saw HBCU football power return to glory at the Division I level — and memorable postseason runs by a pair of Division II football teams. There were outstanding performances on

These are our 10 most memorable HBCU sports stories of 2024 Read More »

Delaware State intentionally sought ‘big name’ NFL candidate in football coach search

Delaware State University was the latest HBCU athletics program to hire a former NFL star to lead its football team when the school sought out former Pro Bowl receiver DeSean Jackson. That was all according to plan. A source with knowledge of the DSU search told HBCU Sports that several big-name former NFL players, most

Delaware State intentionally sought ‘big name’ NFL candidate in football coach search Read More »

Verified by MonsterInsights