Blue Hen Football
Player Profiles
tryout for the team this past spring. 2011-13 Seasons: Enrolled at Delaware but did not compete for football team. High School: Two-sport standout in football and ice hockey at nearby St. Mark’s High School • played one season of football as a tight end for head coach John Wilson and four years in ice hockey • led St. Mark’s football team to a perfect 12-0 mark and the state title in 2010, its first in 34 seasons • starting goalkeeper in ice hockey • led team to state runner-up finish in 2011 • President of Student Council for four years. Personal: Brendan Day Teeven (“tee-vin”) • born June 23, 1992 • son of Robert and Dina Teeven • both parents are Delaware graduates and avid UD football fans • has attended Delaware football games since he was a youngster and family shared box seats with New Jersey Governor Chris Christie • has one older brother • organizational and community leadership major at Delaware • hobbies include ice hockey, fishing, golf, and country music.
PETER THISTLE
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Fr.r • OL • 6-2 • 245 Wexford, Pa. North Allegheny At Delaware: First-year member of the squad as a walk-on • brings solid depth to the Blue Hen offensive line that returns all five starters • projected as team’s No. 3 left guard behind returning starter JD Dzurko and newcomers Andrew Consevage entering pre-season drills. 2012 Season: Enrolled at Delaware but did not compete for football team. High School: Two-way lineman at North Allegheny High School for head coach Art Walker • played center and noseguard • competed for outstanding teams his final two seasons as squads went 15-1 and won the state title in 2010 and went 14-1, captured the WPIAL championships, and finished third at the state championships in 2011 • earned first team all-conference honors his final two seasons • earned Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fab 22 Co-MVP in 2010 • named teams’s Most Improved Player in 2010 • earned Ferringer Unsung Hero Award in 2011 • National Honor Society student. Personal: Peter William “Pete” Thistle • born April 3, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. • son of Scott and Karen Thistle • one of three children • exercise science major at Delaware • enjoys playing the guitar, cooking, and outdoor activities in spare time • both parents are graduates of Bucknell • father is an environmental lawyer • relative, Bob Dahl, played defensive line at Notre Dame (‘91), was a third-round pick in the NFL Draft, and also played with the Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins.
JORDAN THOMAS
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Jr. • DB • 6-1 • 195 Endicott, N.Y. Union-Endicott (Rutgers) At Delaware: First-year member of Blue Hen squad after transfer from Rutgers • junior who enrolled at Delaware in February and took part in spring drills • outstanding athlete with great speed and quickness • made move to cornerback from wide receiver and spring drills • projected to take over starting spot at cornerback heading into pre-season camp • will also contribute on special teams as a kick returner and on kick coverage • contributed three tackles, including one for loss, in Blue-White spring game. At Rutgers: Played two seasons at Rutgers University for head coach Greg Schiano • played running back, defensive back, and 56
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kick returner during two-year career • team went 13-12 over two seasons and won a bowl game in 2011. 2011 Season: Moved over from running back to defensive back as a sophomore • played in all 13 games as a backup at defensive back and on special teams • recorded eight tackles (four solo) • had season-high two tackles vs. Pitt • ranked second on the team in kickoff returns, averaging 19.4 yards on 16 kickoff returns • team went 9-4 and defeated Iowa 27-13 in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. 2010 Season: Enjoyed outstanding rookie season for the Scarlet Knights as a running back • played in all 12 games with three starts • was named to the ESPN.com Big East All-Freshman team • led team in rushing, carrying 95 times for 417 yards and a touchdown • came on strong at end of season, running for career-high 120 yards and a touchdown vs. Louisville and for 63 yards vs. West Virginia in the season finale • caught 16 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns • caught three passes for 73 yards vs. Connecticut and scored touchdowns in late-season games vs. Cincinnati and West Virginia • averaged 17.2 yards on nine kickoffs with a long return of 22 yards • team went 4-8 under Schiano. High School: Three-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Union-Endicott High School for head coach Steve Hurd • also a standout sprinter in track & field • played tailback, wide receiver, cornerback, and free safety • named an ESPN 3-Star Recruit • rushed for a schoolrecord 3,038 yards and scored record 318 points • rushed for 1,388 yards as a senior when he was named to the New York Sportswriters Association All-State team • rated New York’s No. 4 top prospect and the nation’s No. 36 safety by Scout.com and rated state’s No. 5 prospect and No. 25 all-purpose runner by Rivals.com. • was state sectional 200 meter champion in track and field with a record time of 21.5. Personal: Jordan Anthony Thomas • born Jan. 12, 1991 • enrolled in College of Arts & Sciences at Delaware.
KIVAR THURMAN
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Sr. • DB • 5-10 • 190 South Nyack, N.Y. Nyack (Dean JC) At Delaware: Second-year player as a walk-on after transfer from Dean College • adds depth to Blue Hen defensive secondary that graduated three senior starters • projected as No. 2 free safety behind fellow senior Jake Giusti entering pre-season drills • will also once again play a key role on special teams • recorded two tackles and a pass breakup in BlueWhite spring game. 2012 Season: Earned letter in first season at Delaware as a backup defensive back and special teams performer after transfer from Dean College • saw action in all 11 games in a backup role • recorded two tackles on the season - an assisted stop in UD debut vs. West Chester and a solo stop vs. Rhode Island • team went 5-6 for head coach K.C. Keeler. At Dean Junior College: Played two season at junior college located in Franklin, Mass. in 2010 and 2011• played defensive back for head coach Todd Vasey • led team to two-year record of 13-6 and a bowl game victory in 2011. 2011 Season: Sophomore defensive back who led team to a record of 8-1 and a 26-25 victory over Glendale Com