MELVILLE, NY -- The Sports Media and Entertainment (SME) Network, which provides coverage of NCAA Division I College Football Subdivision action during the season, has honored Blue Hen running back Omar Cuff (at right) as one of its “Stars of the Year” for his play during the 2007 season.

Cuff, a senior who led the Blue Hens to an 11-4 record and a berth in the NCAA Division I FCS national championship game, was named the Running Back of the Year and was one of 10 players honored by the media outlet.

Cuff, a native of Landover, MD (Flowers High School), was a consensus first team All-American in 2007 as he was named to the first team of all five major All-American teams selected this season - The Sports Network, Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation, American Football Coaches Association, and the College Sporting News. A two-time All-American, Cuff is Delaware’s first consensus pick at running back since Gardy Kahoe in 1971.

Delaware’s all-time leading scorer and second all-time leading rusher, Cuff enjoyed an outstanding season in 2007 as he set school single season records with 398 carries, 1,945 yards, and 35 touchdowns while also catching 55 passes for 554 yards and four touchdowns. He led the nation in scoring with 15.6 points per game and ranked seventh in rushing with 129.7 yards per game.

He set a single season NCAA record with 39 touchdowns, the third highest total in the history of college football, and with 35 rushing touchdowns. His 65 career rushing touchdowns is also a Colonial Athletic Association record while his 73 career touchdowns is No. 1 all-time at Delaware and his 4,364 rushing yards rank him No. 2 all-time at Delaware.

In addition to Cuff, also honored were quarterback Armanti Edwards of Appalachian State, the Wofford University offensive line, Elon wide receiver Terrell Hudgins, New Hampshire tight end Scott Sicko, Montana defensive lineman Kroy Biermann, Northern Iowa linebacker Brannon Carter, Nicholls State defensive back Ladarius Webb, and Richmond kick returner Justin Rogers.

SMEN also selected Elon quarterback Scott Riddle as the “Player We Look Forward to Seeing More of Next Season”, selected North Dakota State’s win over Cal Poly the Comeback of the Year, and Appalachian State’s season-opening win at Michigan as the Game of the Year.