Topic: Blue Hens

With all due respect to the quarterbacks and running backs, the best position group in the 2018 NFL Draft might be defensive tackle.

BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Defense and special teams have long been Virginia Tech's calling cards. That tradition continued Saturday, as the 18th-ranked Hokies dispatched lower-division opponent Delaware 27-0 at Lane Stadium.

The Detroit Lions have waived/injured third-year linebacker Brandon Copeland.

The Detroit Lions signed running back Matt Asiata and offensive lineman Connor Bozick and waived fullback Michael Burton and injured linebacker Brandon Chubb, the team announced Tuesday.

Bryn Forbes scored a career-high 32 points and No. 1 Michigan State rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat in-state rival Oakland in overtime on Tuesday at The Palace of Auburn Hills (Mich.)

Adreian Payne scored 23 of his game-best 41 points in an explosive first half as Michigan State dumped Delaware a 93-78 in the NCAA Tournament second round.

La Quinton Ross scored 19 points Wednesday and No. 2 Ohio State dominated the backboards in fighting off Delaware 76-64.

Jennifer O'Neill scored 19 points and second-seeded Kentucky held off Delaware 69-62 in NCAA tournament action Saturday.

Dave Brock was named football coach at the University of Delaware Friday, succeeding longtime Coach K.C. Keeler.

Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly each netted 18 points Saturday and second-ranked Duke cruised to an 88-50 rout of Delaware.