Delaware's best high school football players, plus a little fun

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Hi! I'm Greg Giesen, sports strategist for DelawareOnline.com, and this is the DE Game Day Newsletter.

There's nothing like the real thing, but several Delaware high school football players recently were given the opportunity to imitate their coaches. And the teens didn't disappoint, channeling their coaches' sage advice.

Take a look and try to keep a straight face.

Who's the best? Here are our rankings

While Delaware's high school football players have been pushing through preseason practices, DelawareOnline high school sports reporter Brad Myers has his preseason regiment. He's been prepping for the season by putting together position rankings. Here's a look at the rankings, and as you can see, Brad is in midseason form.

• Preseason rankings: Top 16 defensive backs in Delaware HS football
• Hard-hitting list: Top 22 linebackers in Delaware high school football
• Preseason rankings: Top 16 defensive linemen in Delaware HS football
• Preseason rankings: Top 12 quarterbacks in Delaware high school football
• Preseason Top 20 running backs in Delaware high school football
• Catching on: Preseason Top 21 receivers in Delaware high school football
• Pass the pancakes: Top 15 offensive linemen in Delaware HS football

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Blue Hens prepping for an odd season

The Delaware Blue Hens are starting their swan song as an FBC program as they move to the FBS (bowl subdivision level). DelawareOnline.com Blue Hens writer Kevin Tresolini recently previewed the upcoming season in which the Blue Hens are in limbo. They cannot win a Colonial Athletic Association title nor can they qualify for the FCS playoffs, but they are still playing a full schedule.

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