Some Optimism For Delaware From This Old Resident!
Dear Friends,
As I move into my golden years and indeed being disappointed in my old state’s politics, devastated by the complete failure of Joe Biden, and the grotesque over development in Sussex County, I do have some hope for the future.
Being a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree, having played some football there, I am extremely pleased to know that the “Fightin’ Blue Hens” are moving into Division One Football for the 2025 season. The schedule is as follows: Delaware State, Colorado, UConn, FIU, WKU, JAX State, Middle Tenn, Liberty, LA Tech, Sam Houston, Wake Forest, and UTEP. Unfortunately, Delaware can’t compete for the National Championship tournament in 2025 because of the move, but can in 2026.
Regardless of my disappointments I remain loyal to my “Alma Mater: the Fighting Blue Hens of Delaware. Imagine how exciting it will be for Delawareans when down the road U of D will be playing the likes of Note Dame , etc., and possibly be in the hunt for a National Championship. I know this Old salt will be thrilled. I will have to redeem my season tickets.
What do you think? Are you as hopeful and excited as I am. As always your comments are welcome and appreciated.
GO DELAWARE !
BEST REGARDS,
JUDSON Bennett-Coastal Network
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Captain A. Judson Bennett was a life- long resident of Lewes, DE. He served the maritime industry for 33 years, primarily as a Delaware River Pilot, guiding large ships to the Port of Philadelphia. Captain Bennett has been an active and consistent entrepreneur over the years.
He was elected as a Lewes City Councilman for 6 years. Afterwards he ran for the Sussex County Council as a Republican, and with 20 thousand people voting, lost Delaware’s closest election by 3 votes to an 8 year incumbent. Abandoning his personal political ambitions, he became the Republican District leader, advocating conservative values. Captain Bennett became a lobbyist in the state legislature advocating among many ideas, financial literacy concepts in education. He managed several political campaigns, including one for Governor of Delaware and one for the US Senate against VP Joe Biden. He is now the owner, operator, and writer for the Coastal Network which communicates regularly with over 6000 people throughout the State of Delaware.
Captain Bennett is a graduate of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, DE (where the movie “The Dead Poet’s Society was filmed) and also graduated “Magna Cum Laude” from the University of Delaware with a BA in Criminal Justice and an MA in Liberal Studies.
He is now a Widower, living in West Palm Beach, Florida. Captain Bennett has one son, three grandchildren, and one great grand-daughter, all who live in Richmond, Virginia.
