Blue Hen Football
Player Profiles
ERIC FARKAS
School for head coach Dick Beck • Big 33 selection • team captain • consensus second team All-State pick this season • first team AllSoutheast Pennsylvania selection by the Philadelphia Inquirer • named first team All-League Suburban One Continental • selected North Penn’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman • served as team captain in 2009 • North Penn went a combined 27-2 during the last two seasons, advancing to the 2008 state semifinals and the 2009 state quarterfinals • team was nationally ranked by USA Today • two-year member of the wrestling team. Personal: John Dean “JD” Dzurko (“zurko”) • history education major at Delaware • son of John and Laurie Dzurko • born July 14, 1992 • keeps teammates on their feet as an avid fan of obscure movie and television quotes.
ERIC ENDERSON
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So. • DB • 6-0 • 195 Heathrow, Fla. Seminole
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Fr.r • P/K • 6-1 • 210 Hampton, Va. Phoebus At Delaware: Second-year member of the squad as a redshirt freshman • will play a key role on special teams for the Blue Hens this fall as the projected starter at punter • outstanding athlete who takes over for two-year starter Rauley Zaragoza, who averaged 38.8 yards per punt in 2012 • can also offer solid backup support to All-American candidate Sean Baner on placements and on kickoffs • averaged 39.0 yards per kick on nine punts in the Blue-White spring game. 2012 Season: Served as a backup kicker and punter but did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility • earned a spot on the Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll • team finished 5-6 under head coach K.C. Keeler. High School: Enjoyed an outstanding career as a placekicker, punter, and quarterback for head coach Stan Sexton at Phoebus High School • three-year starter • one of the top kickers in the state • earned All-State, All-region, and All-district squads all three seasons as a kicker and punter • led team to a 13-2 record and No. 6 ranking in the state in 2011 when the team won its fourth straight state title • threw a 50-yard touchdown pass in the state title game to put Phoebus up for good • team won 45 straight games at one point during his career • also played soccer for three varsity seasons and was a member of the swimming team as a sophomore • three-year starter on defense in soccer • earned honorable mention all-league honors in soccer as a junior • National Honor Society student • served as vice president of National Honor Society, earned Math Honor Society honors, and earned straight A’s as a senior. Personal: Eric Scott Enderson • born Apr. 20, 1994 • son of Mark and Kim Enderson • has one older brother • honor student as a communications major at Delaware • father is a graduate of Delaware rival William & Mary.
At Delaware: Third-year member of the squad who will be looking to see first career action this fall after missing all of last season with injuries • versatile player who adds depth to a defensive secondary unit that lost three starters to graduation • projected to start season as the No. 3 strong safety behind Craig Brodsky and Blair Menefee • also will be expected to lend support on special teams • sat out of spring drills due to injuries • can also fill in as an emergency punter if needed. 2012 Season: Was projected to play a key backup role in Delaware defensive secondary but was plagued by injuries and did not see game action • enjoyed an outstanding spring and had five tackles in the Blue-White spring game • earned spot on Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll • team went 5-6 for head coach K.C. Keeler. 2011 Season: Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility • team went 7-4 under Keeler • member of the CAA Academic Honor Roll. High School: Standout who played safety, kicked, and punted for head coach Mike Cullison at Seminole High School • four-year varsity standout • earned first team All-Central Florida as a defensive back and punter in 2010 • second team U.S. Air Force All-American as a punter • named to Orlando Sentinel Central Florida Top 60 (#21) and Florida Top 100 (#76) • selected to play in Central Florida East-West All-Star Game • also two-time winner of conference scholastic award • recorded 206 tackles and 15 interceptions during his career while hitting on 128 of 137 extra points • averaged 47.3 yards per punt as a senior when he had 50 touchbacks on 70 kickoffs • led team to the Florida 6A state championship in 2008 and to the semifinals in 2010 and quarterfinals in 2009 • also a three-year varsity standout in soccer • earned all-county honors • National Honor Society student • volunteer at West Sanford Boys and Girls Club • also had offers from Connecticut and Mississippi. Personal: Eric Charnin Farkas • born Dec. 16, 1992 • son of Allen and Wendy Farkas • honor student as a marketing major at Delaware with a minor in leadership • has a younger sister • both parents are graduates of University of South Florida.
BRANDON FAVRO
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So. • RB • 5-9 • 175 Egg Harbor Twp., N.J. Egg Harbor Twp.
At Delaware: Second-year member of the team as a walk-on • can play both running back and wide receiver and will add solid depth to the Blue Hen backfield led by All-American Andrew Pierce • could also add support on special teams • saw extensive action during spring drills • rushed for 17 yards in Blue-White spring game. 2012 Season: Did not see game action as a walk-on running back and wide receiver • team went 5-6 for head coach K.C. Keeler. High School: Played four seasons of football at Egg Harbor Township High School for head coach Anthony Derosa • played wide receiver • Varsity Scholar • member of German National Honor Society. Personal: Brandon A. Favro • born Aug. 7, 1971 • son of Melissa Link • economics major at Delaware • hobbies include drumming and other musical projects • mother serves in the U.S. Army Reserves.
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