Delaware - Sept 22 2018

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Spring practices getting underway in the CAA:

http://www.fcs.football/cfb/story.as...05530316886504

DELAWARE
HEAD COACH: Danny Rocco (7-4, one season; 97-46 overall)
2017 RECORDS: 7-4, 5-3 CAA (Tie/4th)
SPRING PRACTICES: March 13-April 21
WHAT TO KNOW: While the Blue Hens improved by three wins in Rocco's first season, they remain desperate to end a playoff drought that stretches to the 2010 FCS championship game. Quarterback has been a problem in recent years, but J.P. Caruso seemed to solidify himself in the second half of last season. The defense will still lead the way with the likes of linebackers Troy Reeder and Charles Bell and safety Nasir Adderly. Unlike many years, the Blue Hens are working toward a CAA game (Rhode Island) as their season opener.

The thumbnail sketch for James Madison:

JAMES MADISON
HEAD COACH: Mike Houston (28-2, two seasons; 71-21 overall)
2017 RECORDS: 14-1, 8-0 CAA (1st)
SPRING PRACTICES: March 13-April 14
WHAT TO KNOW: The three-time defending CAA champ returns 10 starters (six on offense and four on defense) from a team whose bid to win back-to-back national titles fell short to North Dakota State in the championship game. The lineup is strengthened by the return of key players from injuries, including running back Cardon Johnson, offensive tackle Tyree Chavious and cornerback Charles Tutt. But the big storyline is the quarterback competition, where Cole Johnson, Gage Maloney or Pittsburgh transfer Ben DiNucci will be asked to replace standout Bryan Schor.

Only 10 starters back for JMU, but will get back some injured players as well as at least 1 transfer -
More on QB transfer Ben DiNucci:

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/P...s/201802130008

The Dukes are in need of a new starting quarterback as Bryan Schor, the one who led them to those thrilling heights the past two years, has graduated — but they weren’t in need of another candidate. They have a couple of returning scholarship passers on the roster, but DiNucci sought out James Madison upon deciding to leave Pitt in December

DiNucci did start some games for Pitt at QB, but it may not have been a consistent situation between he and the coaching staff.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/P...s/201712140139

Overall, he completed 88 of 158 passes for 1,091 yards with five touchdowns to five interceptions this past season, his first extensive action other than the Pinstripe Bowl a year ago when he came on in relief of Nathan Peterman.