The Club meeting included hearing from Cornerbacks Coach, Marvin Clecidor and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Chris Stewart.
Our special guest was freshman linebacker, Joseph Zamot. Joe was recognized as a “Fightin’ Hen of the Week” by the Blue Hen Touchdown Club. Joe is from Millville, NJ and the Lawrenceville School. Joe was a team captain and five time letter winner in high school. His two older brothers played college football, as well. Joe is happy to be at UD where his family can see him play. Thank you for being a Blue Hen!
Coach Clecidor has had extensive coaching experience, most recently as defensive back coach at Penn. Coach Clecidor discussed the current Blue Hen cornerbacks as well as how the position has changed since his playing days at Lafayette College.
Chris Stewart discussed in detail the game week preparations in the Flacco Strength & Conditioning Center in the Whitney Athletic Center. Basically, the intensity varies between light to heavy and back again, to be at peak performance on game day. Chris relayed that the science is always changing, and new ideas are always being considered and implemented in order to “sharpen the sword”. An important part of Chris’ position is to work with Jerry Oravitz to provide oversight of the program and to look ahead “around the corner” for the future of the program.
The next evening we enjoyed the return of QB Nick Minicucci, the dominant win over Missouri State, and Club member, Bob Thompson, performing the winning coin toss that led to victory. That helped, as well as possibly wearing the alternate “Midnight Collection” uniforms that now show a 9-0 record under Coach Carty!
We next meet on Friday, October 30th AFTER the Western Kentucky game.
