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Lee Hull fired as football coach as part of Delaware State athletics leadership shakeup

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December 3, 2024

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Lee Hull fired as football coach as part of Delaware State athletics leadership shakeup

Less than two years after his arrival, Lee Hull is out as Delaware State University football coach.

DSU announced Tuesday it was parting ways with Hull, whose two-year stint yielded just two wins and, it turns out, little optimism about the immediate future.

Alecia Shields-Gadson, DSU’s athletic director since 2021, is also leaving “to pursue new opportunities,” according to the university. She has worked in DSU athletics since 2016, previously as a senior associate AD.

She’ll be replaced by Tony Tucker, a long-time educator who has been working at Delaware State as a senior associate vice president overseeing athletics since 2023.

Tucker sparked Wilmington High to the state basketball title and was Delaware Player of the Year in 1983, then starred at the University of Delaware after transferring from Rhode Island.

Delaware State has gone 2-21 overall and 0-10 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference in football under Hull. The Hornets lost their five MEAC games this fall by an average score of 46-18. Only one DelState player, running back Jaden Sutton, made the All-MEAC first or second team.

The only victories were 48-0 last year over Virginia University of Lynchburg, a National Christian College Athletic Association school, and this season 17-15 over Sacred Heart, a fellow NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision outfit.

Delaware State has now endured 12 straight-losing football seasons and hasn’t won the MEAC since 2007.

The Hornets had gone 5-6 in 2021 and 2022, which seemed to indicate progress under coach Rod Milstead, the former DSU All-American offensive lineman who won a Super Bowl with the San Francisco 49ers. But he was dismissed after five seasons in charge, having gone 17-33 overall and 7-18 in the MEAC.

Hull was then hired in December of 2022, as Delaware State was enamored with his previous success as head coach at MEAC rival Morgan State. The Bears were 12-12 in his two seasons, winning a share of the MEAC title and making the NCAA playoffs his first season in 2014, when he was MEAC coach of the year.

Hull left for a brief NFL stint before returning to college football and had been offensive coordinator at MEAC rival Howard before moving to DSU, where he couldn’t repeat his Morgan State success.

Now Hull, 58, is out with Delaware State, again, searching for someone to resurrect its faded football fortunes.

His departure comes before the first day high school Class of 2025 graduates can sign to accept scholarships for next year. Adding to the challenge is that Delaware State opens the 2025 season at FBS-bound Delaware, which it has never beaten in 11 tries.

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Matt Meyer’s Inauguration Day to include outdoor swearing-in ceremony, reception and ball

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January 6, 2025

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Matt Meyer’s Inauguration Day to include outdoor swearing-in ceremony, reception and ball

Gov.-elect Matt Meyer’s Jan. 21 inauguration will include a public reception and an inauguration ball, according to plans recently announced.

The events are designed to honor both the “rich history” of the First State and layout “a bold vision for the future” of all Delawareans, according to the incoming administration.

Here’s what to know about Inauguration Day 2025.

What will happen on Inauguration Day?

Both the governor-elect and Lt.-Gov.-elect Kyle Evans Gay will take the oath of office at 9:30 a.m. at Legislative Mall in Dover. The outdoor ceremony will also be livestreamed across several social platforms for Delawareans.

Following the swearing-in ceremony, a public reception will take place inside Legislative Hall, where both Meyer and Gay will meet with members of the public.

The reception will also include speeches from community leaders, food vendors and performances by artists from across the state.

The day will end with an inaugural ball at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington.

Additional details are available on the governor-elect’s transition website.

Will the public be able to attend?

Tickets for the general public will be available through links on the govenor-elect’s transition website this week, according to transition communications director Mila Myles.

Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. You can reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com.

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All of Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware Under Winter Storm Warning: National Weather Service Increases Totals Again – The MoCo Show

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January 5, 2025

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All of Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware Under Winter Storm Warning: National Weather Service Increases Totals Again – The MoCo Show

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Published January 5, 2025 at 7:43PM

All of Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware are under a Winter Storm Warning. Much of Virginia is under a warning too, but not the whole state. Locally, the warning begins at 10pm Sunday and runs until 1am on Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has increased totals in what should be the last update prior to the start of the storm.

Much of the area is in the 7-13” range, with 6-13” in Northern VA, 5-10” in northern Maryland, and 7-14” closer to the bay. The “high end amount” is now at a whopping 13-17” (10% chance of happening) and the “low end amount” is at 4 inches (10% chance of happening). Both of those maps are available below.

Per the National Weather Service, “Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday morning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential travel.

Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation ends Monday night. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.”

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Delaware faces severe winter storm. What to do if you have to drive on Monday

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January 5, 2025

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Delaware faces severe winter storm. What to do if you have to drive on Monday

Delaware is under a winter storm warning starting early Monday morning and the First State is expecting snow levels it hasn’t seen in years.

Despite the snow, there will be people who will still hit the road because of jobs or emergencies.

If you don’t need to be on the road on Monday, stay at home. Snow, at times, will be coming down at a rate of an inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. The fewer people on the road will make it easier for those whose job it is to clear the roads.

How much snow is Delaware getting?

There’s the potential to see 1 inch per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Here are the snow projections for the state:

New Castle County: 4-8 inches
Kent County: 4-8 inches
Sussex County: 6-10 inches

How to drive in snow

If you have to go out, here are some winter driving tips from AAA:

Reduce speed. Ice and snow decrease your traction with the road so slow down.
Increase following distances. Instead of the traditional two seconds, increase it to five to six seconds. Remember, it takes longer to stop on snowy roads.
Don’t use cruise control.
Keep half a tank of gas in your car.
Keep your phone charged in case of an emergency.
Keep an emergency kit in your car.

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What should be in your emergency kit for winter driving?

According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, where they deal with large amounts of snow, your kit should include:

Blankets or sleeping bags
Extra stocking caps, warm socks, gloves/mittens
Flashlight with extra batteries
First-aid kit
Booster cables and windshield brush/scraper
Drinking water and high-calorie, non-perishable food (trail mix, energy/protein bars)
Sand or cat litter to sprinkle around your tires for traction in case you get stuck
Cell phone adapter/charger

What to do if you become stranded?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommends the following:

Stay calm and remain buckled up inside your vehicle. Along with protecting you from the elements, your vehicle offers protection should other vehicles slide out of control.
If possible, call 911 on your cell phone. Be ready to describe your location and situation. Follow any instructions. You may be told to stay where you are until help arrives.
Resist the urge to get out of your vehicle and shovel or push your vehicle free. Overexertion can greatly complicate your situation, and being outside your vehicle exposes you to dangers.
If necessary to stay warm, run your vehicle’s engine for brief periods. Make sure the exhaust system is working properly and not blocked by snow.
Keeping your dome light on during low-light conditions can make it easier for rescue crews to find you.
Remember, the storm will end. You will be found.

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