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Origin of State Names

Alabama From the Alabama or Alibamu people, though the river was named first. Alabama comes from the Choctaw for "vegetation pickers," in reference to local farming practices. Alaska A…

Division I-AA

First Round (Nov. 29)at Villanova 49Colgate 28at Delaware 24Hofstra 14at Youngstown St. 28Hampton 13at Ga. Southern 52Florida A&M 37at Western Kentucky 42Eastern Kentucky 14at Western…

2003 NCAA Championship Playoffs

DIVISION I-AAQuarterfinals(Dec. 6, 2003)Delaware 37, Northern Iowa 7Colgate 28, Western Illinois 27Wofford 34, Western Kentucky 17Florida Atlantic 48, Northern Arizona 25Semifinals(Dec. 13,…

2007 NCAA Championship Playoffs

DIVISION I-AAQuarterfinals(Dec. 1, 2007)Delaware 39, Northern Iowa 27Southern Illinois 34, Massachusetts 27Appalachian St 38, Eastern Washington 35Richmond 21, Wofford 10Semifinals(Dec. 7–8,…

Jacob RICHARDS, Congress, PA (1773-1816)

RICHARDS Jacob , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Chester, Delaware County, Pa., in 1773; was graduated from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia in 1794; studied law; was…

Thomas ROBINSON, Jr., Congress, DE (1800-1843)

ROBINSON Thomas, Jr. , a Representative from Delaware; born in Georgetown, Sussex County, Del., in 1800; attended the common schools and was graduated from Princeton College; studied law; was…

George Brydges RODNEY, Congress, DE (1803-1883)

RODNEY George Brydges , a Representative from Delaware; born in Lewes, Del., April 2, 1803; received a liberal education and was graduated from Princeton College in 1820; register in chancery and…

Thomas SMITH, Congress, PA (1846)

SMITH, Thomas, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pennsylvania, birth date unknown; resided in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, Pa.; member of the State house of representatives,…