University of Delaware vs. Richmond Live Blog

Hey everyone. Welcome to the second game of the season vs. Richmond. This is a true test for the Hens, coming off of a 35-0 win over Division II opponents West Chester. Richmond, the defending FCS champions, will prove to be a tough for the Hens, and will be a measuring mark for Devlin and the rest of Delaware early in the season. The Spiders defeated Duke last week 24-16.
Kickoff will be at 3:36 due to TV scheduling.

Tentative starting lineups:
Hens offense:
TE Colin Naugle
WR Mark Mackey
Rob Jones
Mark Schenauer
LT Shea Allard
LG Corey Nicholson
C Rob McDowell
RG Gino Gradowski
RT Kevin Uhll
QB Pat Devlin
RB David Hayes

Hens Defense
LE Chris Morales
LT Saddiq Haynes
RT Brandon Gilbeaux
RE John Higginson
OLB Paul Worrilow
MLB Matt Marcorelle
OLB Andrew Harrison
CB Anthony Walters
SS Anthony Bratton
FS Charles Graves
CB Tyrone Grant

Spiders Offense
TE William Bischoff
ZR Kevin Grayson
XR Jordan Mitchel
LT Jared Decker
LG Matthew McCracken
C Drew Lachenmayer
RG Chris Kondorossy
RT Michael Silva
QB Eric Ward
FB Ben Keating
TB Justin Forte

Spider Defense
LE Pierre Turner
NG Parker Miles
NT Martin Parker
RE Nicholas Battle
SLB Patrick Weldon
MLB Collin McConaghy
WLB Eric McBride
LCB Justin Rogers
SS Michael Ireland
FS Derek Hatcher
RCB David Horton

Keep checking in for live updates in what's going on in the game. It should certainly be interesting to see how the Hens can fair against a tough opponent.

Marcorrelle not starting, Hens Defer toss
It was just announced that Hens LB Matt Marcorelle will not start, but will likely play in today's game. Marcorelle has been battling injury since last season.
The Spiders return comes to their 32 yard line, where their drive will begin.

Hens take over on downs at their own six, drive to midfield
(8:02 1st quarter) After forcing the Spiders to punt after a stop by Hens DB anthony, the Hens have crossed the midfield marker. After an incomplete pass to WR Schenauer, the Hens were forced to punt. Richmond will take over at their own 20.

Hens score twice in first quarter, lead Richmond 5-0
(11:44 second quarter) A bad snap on a Richmond punt resulted in a safety, giving Delaware a two nothing lead. Shortly after, Delaware drove down the field against the Spiders Defense. The drive ended with a John Striefsky 33 yard field goal.
Richmond now has the ball on Delaware's 46 yard line. We apologize for the delay, as we are experiencing some technical difficulties.

Graves interception leads to Striefsky field goal
(5:33 second quarter) Charles Graves set the Delaware school record with his eighth career interception, returning a pick off of Richmond QB Eric Ward and returning it to Richmond territory. Devlin and company then took over, setting up Striefsky for a 28 yard field goal. The Hens now lead Richmond 8-0.

Richmond offense kicks into gear, Ward hits Grey for touchdown
(23 seconds, second quarter) Starting on their own 36 yard line, Richmond drove down the field in 12 plays, 63 yards and 5 minutes and two seconds. Spiders QB Eric Ward ended the drive with a six yard TD Pass to WR Tre Grey. After the extra point, Delaware leads Richmond 8-7.

Second half set to kick off
(Halftime) Delaware dominated Richmond for most of the first halfHe on the scoreboard, but Richmond has hung in there statistically. The Spiders are tied with Delaware on first downs, lead them in net passing yards 137-86, and lead them in total offense 150 yards to 139. The safety in the first quarter and the interception by Graves have been the difference in the game. We'll see in the second half if Delaware can continue to make the big plays. Because the Hens deferred in the first half, Richmond will be kicking off to the Hens.

Hens recover punt, score touchdown
(11:49 3rd quarter) After two first downs, the Hens were forced to punt. The ball was bobbled by Richmond's returner at the 19 yard line, and dropped. Paul Worrilow recovered the ball. Three plays later, Hens QB Pat Devlin ran the ball in himself. The Hens now lead the Spiders 15-7.

Richmond drives downfield, gets stuffed by Hens on one foot line
(2:20 3rd quarter) After driving down the field, in a series highlighted by a 20 yard reception from Ward to Donte' Boston and two almost turnovers (a questionable incomplete call which could have been a fumble, and a Richmond fumble which they recovered), Richmond found themselves on the 1 foot line at 4th and one after Anthony Bratton tackled Justin Forte on the edge of the goal-line. Delaware then stuffed the Spiders, taking over on downs. Delaware still leads 15-7.

Richmond successful on second attempt, unable to add two
(12:27 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after taking over on their own one foot line. The punt left Richmond with good field position on the Hens' 20 yard line. After one first down, the Spiders found themselves at third and goal. Spiders' QB Ward took matters into his own hands, running it in. On the subsequent two point conversion attempt, Ward was unable to complete a pass in the back of the endzone. The safety in the first quarter is proving vital for the Hens, as they lead the Spiders 15-13.

Richmond and Delaware exchange interceptions.
(8:18 4th quarter) After two first down completions from Ward to Tre' Grey and an 18 yard reception to Justin Forte', Richmond QB Ward was intercepted by Charles Graves. It marks Graves' 8th interception of his career, and his second on the day. On third down, Devlin was intercepted by Darryl Hamilton. The Spiders DB returned the ball to the 8 yard line.

Richmond's Howard hits field goal, gives Spiders the lead
(5:58 4th quarter) Andrew Howard hit a 23 yard field goal after Darryl Hamilton's interception to give the Spiders a 16-15 lead. The lead is Richmond's first of the game. Hamilton's interception could have marked a turning point for the Spiders, as it is the first big play to go their way. The Hens will now take over for a vital drive in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter.

Devlin off the mark twice
(5:23 4th quarter) Delaware was forced to punt after Pat Devlin was off the mark on two pass attempts. It will be interesting to see how Devlin can handle himself in big game situations. Richmond begins their drive at their own 8 yard line.

Striefsky FG blocked as time runs out
(30 seconds 4th quarter) John Striefsky's FG attempt was blocked by the Spiders in dramatic fashion. The Spiders ran out the clock and won the game 16-15 final.