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UD’s Purkey selected A-10 Rookie of Week

Stephen Purkey

12:16 p.m., Nov. 21, 2005--University of Delaware freshman defensive end Stephen Purkey was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week for his play in the Fightin’ Blue Hens’ 38-13 victory over Villanova University on Saturday.

Purkey had five tackles, including three behind the line of scrimmage, and forced a fumble. He also had a sack, to raise his season total to 3.5, as the Hens held Villanova to 262 yards of total offense.

The 6-foot, 2-inch, 235-pound lineman is from Port St. Lucie, Fla.

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