Blue Hens continue to deal with QB injuries

By Andy Walter
Posted 10/18/21

NEWARK — Quarterback injuries continue to be an issue for the Delaware football team.

After losing starter Nolan Henderson probably for the season, two of the Blue Hens’ top three QBs …

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Blue Hens continue to deal with QB injuries

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NEWARK — Quarterback injuries continue to be an issue for the Delaware football team.

After losing starter Nolan Henderson probably for the season, two of the Blue Hens’ top three QBs were hurt in Delaware’s 34-17 loss at Stony Brook on Saturday.

Current starter Zach Gwynn had to leave the contest late in the game after taking a hard hit to the ribs. Cade Pribula, who replaced Gywnn, then briefly dislocated his non-throwing shoulder.

Coach Danny Rocco said this morning he was optimistic that both quarterbacks will be available when the No. 23 Hens host seventh-ranked James Madison on Saturday at 3 p.m. But he said Gwynn was listed as not available for workouts on Monday.

“He’ll be very much day to day,” said Rocco. “Hopefully tomorrow he’ll be a little closer to being in a limited capacity. I’ll know more as the week progresses.”

Rocco said Pribula’s shoulder issue was an old injury that was quickly popped back in. He also said that Delaware’s third top QB, Anthony Paoletti, would continue to get more work in practice.

After throwing three interceptions in his first collegiate start two weeks ago. Gwynn didn’t have any against Stony Brook — although he did fumble on a sack late in the game to set up a touchdown by the Seawolves.

Gwynn also threw a pair of scoring passes. For the season, he is 33-for-64 for 397 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.

The Hens’ biggest issue offensively was not being able to put together a drive in the fourth quarter when it trailed by only three points and Delaware’s defense forced Stony Brook to punt on three straight possessions.

“You’ve got to play 60 minutes, said Rocco. “You’ve got to make plays for four quarters. I think Zach is progressing really well and did some really good things in the game.

“But he’s going to have to make plays in the fourth quarter, on those last drives, to give us an opportunity.”

Rocco pointed out that Delaware continues to shuffle the offensive line in front of Gwynn. He said the Hens are missing linemen on both sides of the ball because of both injuries at COVID protocols.

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