Dover, Del. (Nov. 7, 2022) --- Delaware State University President Dr. Tony Allen, along with head football coach Rod Milstead and his team were joined by Governor John Carney and dozens of family members, friends, and present and former colleagues of the late Bryan J. Bosssard gathered at Alumni Stadium today for a memorial service in honor of  the Hornet assistant coach, who died on Oct. 17 at age 55.
A former Dover (Del.) High School and University of Delaware football star, Bossard joined the Hornets' staff as running backs/ tight ends coach prior to the abbreviated 2020 season, which was played in the spring of 2021. He was promoted to offensive coordinator midway through the fall 2021 season. Bossard coached the first two games of the 2022 campaign before stepping down due to his illness.
He had more than 30 years of college coaching experience, highlighted by serving on the staff of the University of Delaware's 2003 NCAA I-AA National Championship team.
"I join our players and staff, along with the entire Delaware State University family in extending condolences to Bryan's family and friends," said Milstead. "I was honored that a coach with Bryan's experience and accomplishments agreed to join our staff. He made a big difference in our program during his time with us, helping me to become a better coach, in addition to raising the skill level of our players."
Milstead added, "Bryan believed in our vision at Delaware State and put everything he had into helping the program improve each and every day."