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Mark Schenauer
Sophomore
Wide Receiver
6-3 • 210
Galloway, N.J./Absegami HS

High School: Three-sport standout in football, basketball, and baseball at Absegami High School...earned three letters in each sport and was captain of each team...played quarterback and wide receiver in football for head coach Doug Coleman and led team to 2006 state title as a quarterback...two-time All-State selection in football at each position...team Most Valuable Player as a junior in 2005 as a wide receiver when he earned all-conference and All-South Jersey honors...moved to quarterback as a senior in 2006 and also earned all-conference and All-South Jersey laurels...National Honor Society student.

At Delaware: Third-year team member as a sophomore...former walk-on who earned scholarship money in the spring of 2008...hard-working and talented player who has great versatility...not only can play wide receiver but can also cover kicks on special teams, hold for placements, and deep snap on punts and placements where he will add backup support...projected to take over starting wide receiver spot along with Mark Duncan and Mark Mackey entering pre-season...caught four passes for 56 yards, including an18-yard touchdown grab from Pat Devlin, in 2009 spring game...changed number from 86 to 6 this season.

2008 Season: Earned first letter as a redshirt freshman...served as backup receiver and also saw action on special teams...played in 10 games and received first start in season finale vs. Villanova...did not see action vs. Maryland and James Madison...grabbed three receptions for 22 yards (7.3 avg.)...caught first career pass for nine yards vs. Furman and also had one catch for two yards vs. national champion Richmond and one catch for a season-high 11 yards against Villanova...team went 4-8.

2007 Season: Did not see game action as a backup wide receiver...retained freshman eligibility...made traveling squad for FCS national championship game and was in uniform on sidelines but did not play...outstanding member of the scout team.

Personal: Mark Schenauer (“shen-hour”)...born April 7, 1989...son of Randy and Anna Schenauer...both parents are graduates of Montclair State University...father played football and mother played field hockey in college...has an older sister...honor student as a finance major at Delaware...named to 2008 Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll...enjoys surfing and working on cars in spare time...began playing football at age five...worked at White Clay Creek Country Club in Stanton, Del. during the summer.

CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS

YEAR G/S Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long
2008 10/1 3 22 7.3 0 11

Career-High Receiving: 1 reception, 3 times, 2008; 11 yards vs. Villanova, 2008

 
 
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