Ben Blacknall


Benjamin Sylvester Blacknall was an American football player and coach also former Sgt in the Air Force. He served as the head football coach for Delaware Hornets at Delaware State University from 2000 to 2003, compiling a record of 16–24. He was fired midway through the 2003 season after Delaware State lost their first six games. Blacknall played college football for North Carolina A&T Aggies at North Carolina A&T University under the guidance of Willie Jeffries. Blacknall lettered at A&T from 1968-71 gradating with a Bachelor's Degree in 1975. Blacknall was mentor to Anthony Jones who had played for Wichita State under his guidance and recruited Blacknall to Morehouse in 1999.

Awards and honors

Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference