Temple University Athletics
Football
Addazio, Steve
Steve Addazio
- Title:
- Head Coach
- Email:
- nharvin@temple.edu
- Phone:
- 215-204-0868
- Alma Mater:
- Central Connecticut State '81
In his first season at Temple University, Steve Addazio guided the Owls to an 9-4 overall record and a second-place finish in the Mid-American Conference East Division en route to their second bowl appearance in three years. The all-time winningest first-year coach in school history, Addazio mentored 10 All-MAC selections, including first-team honorees OL Pat Boyle, RB Bernard Pierce, DE Adrian Robinson, and TE Evan Rodriguez. The Owls’ defense dominated the MAC, leading all teams in five categories while ranking No. 3 nationally in scoring defense. Addazio’s offense set the school records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in a season as well behind the explosive efforts of All-MAC honorees Pierce and Matt Brown. Off the field, the Temple football players were recognized as the 2011 Most Valuable Players by the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure for their community service efforts.
Temple’s 2012 recruiting class was ranked No.1 in the Mid-American Conference by Rivals.com.
A school record three Owls were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft— RB Bernard Pierce (3rd round), TE Evan Rodriguez (4th), and LB Tahir Whitehead (5th)— while an additional nine players signed rookie free agent contracts, setting the school record for the largest class with 12 signees.
Addazio, who helped the University of Florida win two BCS National Championships in five years, was named Temple University's 25th head football coach on December 23, 2010.
The Farmington, Conn., native has a quarter-century of coaching experience and 12 postseason bowl games, including six BCS games in the last 16 years, on his resume.
The 53-year old Addazio spent six seasons at Florida under head coach Urban Meyer, serving as associate head coach and offensive coordinator in 2010. The Gators won BCS National Championships in 2006 and 2008, while capturing two Southeastern Conference championships.
He completed his tenure at Florida on Jan. 1, 2011, coaching Florida to a 37-24 win over Penn State in the Outback Bowl. The offensive line paved the way for an SEC-best 8,506 net rushing yards since 2008, an average of 207.5 per game, and a league-leading 5.3 yards per carry and 103 touchdowns. Florida scored 35 touchdowns and six field goals on 58 red zone trips in 2010. The Gators scored on 15 consecutive red zone possessions, including 14 touchdowns. Addazio saw three of his linemen drafted into the NFL-- center Mike Pouncey (Dolphins), Marcus Golbert (Steelers), and Maurice Hurt (Redskins).
Addazio took over the reins of the offense in 2009 and finished the season ranked first in the SEC in total offense and second in rushing offense, passing offense and scoring offense. UF finished in the Top 10 nationally in passing efficiency (1st), total offense (6th), rushing offense (10th) and scoring offense (10th).
The Gators were the only team in the nation in 2009 to rush for over 3,000 yards and pass for more than 3,000 yards. UF was one of seven teams in the nation to have at least 25 rushing touchdowns and 25 passing touchdowns on the season. Florida averaged 5.6 yards per rush in 2009, the third-best average in the nation. The offense totaled 3,105 rushing yards (6th in the nation) and 30 rushing touchdowns (11th in the nation).
Center Maurkice Pouncey was named a first-team All-American in 2009 and became the first Rimington Trophy winner in Florida’s school history.
Addazio coached one of the most prominent offensive lines in UF history in 2008 that allowed Florida to rush for 3,236 yards, averaging a school-record 5.9 yards per carry, improving from a 5.3 average in 2007. The offensive line allowed the Gators to pass for 33 touchdowns and run for 42 touchdowns in 2008, as Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow passed Emmitt Smith for first-place all-time in rushing touchdowns. The 2008 offensive line only allowed 16 sacks during the season and contributed to one of the most balanced teams in school history that ranked fourth in both scoring offense and defense.
In 2007, Addazio coached an offensive line that blocked for an offense that rushed for 2,602 yards, for an average of 5.3 yards per carry, a jump from the 2006 average of 4.7 yards, and also helped the offense to run for 39 touchdowns. The OL allowed just 13 sacks in 2007, a drop of 10 sacks from 2006.
Addazio worked with the offensive line, which allowed only 23 sacks and gave up one or less in a game seven times in 2006 after the group allowed 35 sacks in 2005. The unit also paved the way for the UF run game that increased from 3.9 yards per carry and 146.8 yards per game in 2005 to 4.7 yards per carry and 160.0 yards per game in 2006.
Addazio went to Indiana (2002-04) after spending the previous three seasons at the University of Notre Dame, where he served as the offensive line, tight ends and special teams' coach between 1999-2001.
Prior to his tenure at Notre Dame, Addazio served on the staff at Syracuse University for four seasons (1995-98). The Orange won three consecutive Big East crowns during Addazio's four seasons and appeared in four bowl games.
Prior to Addazio's Division I collegiate coaching career, he served as one of the nation's top high school coaches at Cheshire High School in Cheshire, Conn. He placed over 20 student-athletes in Division I-A, I-AA, II, and III programs in his seven years. His teams were nationally ranked in 1992 and 1994. During one stretch, his team won 34 consecutive games, the second-longest string in the nation. His teams also won three state titles in a row.
Addazio began his coaching career at Western Connecticut State University, where he served as an assistant coach under Paul Pasqualoni from 1984-87. The Colonials claimed the New England Football Conference title in 1985 and advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time in school history.
A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Addazio earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1981. A four-year starter for the Blue Devils on the offensive and defensive lines, Addazio completed a master’s degree in 1985. Addazio earned tryouts with the NFL's New England Patriots, USFL's Jacksonville Bulls, and CFL's Ottawa Roughriders.
Born June 1, 1959, Addazio is married to the former Kathy Donoghue. They have three children– Nicole (25), Jessica (22), and Louie (19). Louis is a sophomore at Syracuse where he plays tight end.
THE STEVE ADDAZIO FILE
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2011- present Temple University, Head Coach
2005-10 University of Florida
2010 Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2009 Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2008 Assistant Head Coach, Offense / Offensive Line
2007 Offensive Line
2006 Offensive Line / Tackles / Tight Ends
2005 Tight Ends
2002-04 Indiana University
2004 Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2002-03 Offensive Line
1999-2001 University of Notre Dame
1999-2001 Offensive Line / Tight Ends/Special Teams
1995-98 Syracuse University
1997-98 Offensive Line
1995-96 Assistant Offensive Line / Tight Ends
1988-94 Cheshire (Conn.) High School, Head Coach
1985-87 Western Connecticut State University
1985-87 Offensive Line / Recruiting Coordinator
BOWL GAMES AS A COACH (12)
Gator: Jan. 1, 1996 Syracuse 41, Clemson 0
Liberty: Dec. 27, 1996 Syracuse 30, Houston 17
Fiesta: Dec. 31, 1997 Kansas State 35, Syracuse 18
Orange: Jan. 2, 1999 Florida 31, Syracuse 10
Fiesta: Jan. 1, 2001 Oregon State 41, Notre Dame 9
Outback: Jan. 2, 2006 Florida 31, Iowa 24
BCS National Championship: Jan. 8, 2007 Florida 41, Ohio State 14
Capital One: Jan. 1, 2008 Michigan 41, Florida 35
BCS National Championship: Jan. 8, 2009 Florida 24, Oklahoma 14
Sugar: Jan. 1, 2010 Florida 51, Cincinnati 24
Outback: Jan. 1, 2011 Florida 37, Penn State 24
Gildan New Mexico Dec. 17, 2011 Temple 37, Wyoming 15
PLAYING CAREER
1978-81 Central Connecticut State University
Four-year starter
Addazio earned tryouts with the NFL's New England Patriots,
USFL's Jacksonville Bulls, and CFL's Ottawa Roughriders.
PERSONAL
Year Coaching: 25th
College: Central Connecticut State University
B.A. in Physical Education ‘81
M.A. in Physical Education ‘85
Hometown: Farmington, Conn.
High School: Farmington (Conn.)
Born: June 1, 1959 Family:
Wife Kathy Donoghue
Children: Nicole (25), Jessica (22), Louie (19)
PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED
TEMPLE:
• RB BERNARD PIERCE– Three-time first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection and Heisman Trophy candidate. 2009 MAC?Freshman of the Year. School’s career record holder in rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns, and points scored.
• RB MATT BROWN– Two-time All-MAC selection. Lead the team in rushing in 2010.
• DE MORKEITH BROWN – Team captain. Third-team All-MAC. Named team’s most improved player.
• S KEVIN KROBOTH – Third-team All-MAC. Three-year starter.
• DE ADRIAN ROBINSON – Three-time first-team All-MAC?honoree. 2009 MAC?Defensive Player of the Year. Became Temple’s first three-time All-MAC?honoree.
• TE EVAN RODRIGUEZ – Two-time first-team All-MAC?honoree. Named to Mackey Award Watch List. Played in the 2012 East-West Shrine Game.
• LB TAHIR WHITEHEAD – Team captain. Second-team All-MAC?honoree. Named the Defensive MVP?of the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
FLORIDA:
• C MIKE POUNCEY - 2011 First Round Draft pick by the Miami Dolphins. An Associated Press All-SEC honoree and Senior Bowl participant. Played in 54 games with 45 career starts.
• OT MARCUS GILBERT - 2011 Second Round Draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Played in 52 games with 30 career starts at both tackle spots.
• C MAURKICE POUNCEY - A consensus 2009 All-American and recipient of the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center. Played in 41 games with 38 career starts. 2010 First Round Draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Named All-Pro as a rookie.
• QB TIM TEBOW - 20th Anniversary William V. Campbell Trophy winner, who was also a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist, taking home the award as a sophomore in 2007. The A 2007 & 2008 All-American and two-time SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2007 & 2009) threw for 9,285 yards and 88 touchdowns in his four seasons at Florida, while having also gained 2,947 yards on the ground with 57 rushing touchdowns, both school records by a Florida quarterback.
• LT PHIL TRAUTWEIN - A 2007 & 2008 All-SEC selection and 2008 Sports Illustrated second-team All-American. Played in 46 games with 29 starts as a Gator and was a 2008 team captain.
INDIANA:
• LT ENOCH DeMAR - Three-time All-Big Ten selection who started in the 2002 Hula Bowl. Also served as co-captain for the Hoosiers and earned Academic All-Big Ten four times.
• WR COURTNEY ROBY - Indiana's all-time career leader in receptions (170) and receiving yards (2,524). Was an All-Big Ten second-team choice in 2004. Led the Hoosiers in receiving three-straight seasons. Selected in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
NOTRE DAME:
• TE JABARI HOLLOWAY - Rated third nationally among tight ends in 2000 preseason rankings by both The Sporting News and Lindy's. Named to 2000 preseason All-Independent teams by The Sporting News and Football News. Combined with Dan O'Leary to provide Notre Dame with solid pairing at the tight end position. Listed as first-team preseason All-America tight end for '99 by Lindy's - and was rated seventh nationally among tight ends in '99 preseason position evaluations by The Sporting News. Selected to play in 2001 Delchamps Senior Bowl All-Star Game.
• TE DAN O'LEARY - Led all 2000 Notre Dame receivers in playing time and caught 10 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown. Developed into a consistently solid blocker to go along with his impressive receiving skills.
SYRACUSE:
• OT MARK BANIEWICZ - Two-time Academic All-American. Team captain. 1999 All-BIG?EAST?honoree. 1999 Draddy Trophy Finalist.
• OG SCOTT KIERNAN - First-team All-Big East offensive guard.
• TE ROLAND WILLIAMS - Started every game as a senior for the Orange in 2000, catching eight passes for 132 yards (16.5 avg.) and one touchdown. Played on Syracuse's special teams. Williams recorded a career-high 13 catches for 140 yards (10.8 avg.) and five touchdowns.
NFL PLAYERS COACHED (Round Drafted)
TE Kaseem Sinceno (FA) - Syracuse '98 - Philadelphia Eagles
TE Roland Williams (4th) - Syracuse '98 - St. Louis Rams
OL Scott Kiernan (FA) - Syracuse '99 - New York Giants
OT Mark Baniewicz (7th) - Syracuse '00 - Jacksonville Jaguars
TE Jabari Holloway (4th) - Notre Dame '01- New England Patriots
TE Dan O'Leary (6th) - Notre Dame '01 - Buffalo Bills
OG P.J. Alexander (FA) - Syracuse '02 - Denver Broncos
TE John Owens (5th) - Notre Dame '02 - Detroit Lions
OG Kurt Vollers (FA) - Notre Dame '02 - Indianapolis Colts
OT Jordan Black (5th) - Notre Dame '03 - Kansas City Chiefs
OT Brennan Curtin (6th) - Notre Dame '03 - Green Bay Packers
C Jeff Faine (1st) - Notre Dame '03 - Cleveland Browns
OT Enoch DeMar (FA) - Indiana '03 - Cleveland Browns
OG Sean Mahan (5th) - Notre Dame '03 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OT Jim Molinaro (7th) - Notre Dame '04 - Washington Redskins
WR Courtney Roby (3rd) - Indiana '05 - Tennessee Titans
OT Randy Hand (FA) - Florida '06 - New England Patriots
OT Isaac Sowells (4th) - Indiana '06 - Cleveland Browns
OT Tavares Washington (FA) - Florida '06 - San Francisco 49ers
C Drew Miller (FA) - Florida '08 - Jacksonville Jaguars
OT Carlton Medder (FA) - Florida '08 - Arizona Cardinals
QB Tim Tebow (1st) - Florida ’09 - Denver Broncos
C Maurkice Pouncey (1st) - Florida ‘09 - Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Phil Trautwein (FA) - Florida '09 - St. Louis Rams
OT Jason Watkins (FA) - Florida '09 - Houston Texans
C Mike Pouncey (1st) - Florida ’10 - Miami Dolphins
OT Marcus Gilbert (2nd) - Florida ’11 - Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Maurice Hurt (7th) - Florida ’11 - Washington Redskins
RB Bernard Pierce (3rd) – Temple ‘13 – Baltimore Ravens
TE Evan Rodriguez (4th) – Temple ‘12 –Chicago Bears
LB Tahir Whitehead (5th) – Temple ‘12 – Detroit Lions
TE Matt Balasavage (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Baltimore Ravens
OL Pat Boyle (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Detroit Lions
DE Morkeith Brown (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OL Derek Dennis (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Miami Dolphins
LB Stephen Johnson (FA) – Temple ‘12 – New Orleans Saints
DE Adrian Robinson (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Pittsburgh Steelers
QB Chester Stewart (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Baltimore Ravens
WR Rod Streater (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Oakland Raiders
OL Wayne Tribue (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Denver Broncos
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT STEVE ADDAZIO
“I'm happy for Steve Addazio and his family. Steve has been extremely loyal to me and the University of Florida, and I will be forever thankful for his unwavering commitment. His energy and passion have been well documented and he is a tremendous recruiter and motivator. He is well respected by his peers and his players and I wish him nothing but the best.”
– Urban Meyer, former Florida Head Coach
“Steve has been a big part of our success the last six years at the University of Florida. Everyone that knows Steve knows what a loyal and passionate coach he is. He cares deeply about the players he coaches, and he was a great motivator in the locker room. He has the ability to relate to players, but still maintains their respect. He was one of our top recruiters and his ties to the Northeast will be a good fit for Temple. More than anything, Coach Addazio is a good man with a good family. We wish him the best of luck.”
– Jeremy Foley, Florida Director of Athletics
“He knows how to lead a team and get a team going. We love Coach Addazio to death.”
– Maurkice Pouncey, former Florida center and current Pittsburgh Steelers’ center
“Without a doubt, Steve Addazio is one of the most talented coaches I’ve ever been around.
I can’t imagine a better fit in the country for Temple University and the city of Philadelphia than Steve Addazio. He is a star.”
– Bob Davie, College football analyst for ESPN and ABC
“One of the best men you will ever meet. Steve is a great person.”
– Teryl Austin, Florida Defensive Coordinator / Cornerbacks Coach
“Steve Addazio helped the Gators weather the greatest of storms and landed several of the top prospects in what is the best recruiting class on paper over the past five recruiting cycles. For this, he is the 2010 national recruiter of the year.”
– J.C. Shurburtt, ESPN.com
Temple’s 2012 recruiting class was ranked No.1 in the Mid-American Conference by Rivals.com.
A school record three Owls were selected in the 2012 NFL Draft— RB Bernard Pierce (3rd round), TE Evan Rodriguez (4th), and LB Tahir Whitehead (5th)— while an additional nine players signed rookie free agent contracts, setting the school record for the largest class with 12 signees.
Addazio, who helped the University of Florida win two BCS National Championships in five years, was named Temple University's 25th head football coach on December 23, 2010.
The Farmington, Conn., native has a quarter-century of coaching experience and 12 postseason bowl games, including six BCS games in the last 16 years, on his resume.
The 53-year old Addazio spent six seasons at Florida under head coach Urban Meyer, serving as associate head coach and offensive coordinator in 2010. The Gators won BCS National Championships in 2006 and 2008, while capturing two Southeastern Conference championships.
He completed his tenure at Florida on Jan. 1, 2011, coaching Florida to a 37-24 win over Penn State in the Outback Bowl. The offensive line paved the way for an SEC-best 8,506 net rushing yards since 2008, an average of 207.5 per game, and a league-leading 5.3 yards per carry and 103 touchdowns. Florida scored 35 touchdowns and six field goals on 58 red zone trips in 2010. The Gators scored on 15 consecutive red zone possessions, including 14 touchdowns. Addazio saw three of his linemen drafted into the NFL-- center Mike Pouncey (Dolphins), Marcus Golbert (Steelers), and Maurice Hurt (Redskins).
Addazio took over the reins of the offense in 2009 and finished the season ranked first in the SEC in total offense and second in rushing offense, passing offense and scoring offense. UF finished in the Top 10 nationally in passing efficiency (1st), total offense (6th), rushing offense (10th) and scoring offense (10th).
The Gators were the only team in the nation in 2009 to rush for over 3,000 yards and pass for more than 3,000 yards. UF was one of seven teams in the nation to have at least 25 rushing touchdowns and 25 passing touchdowns on the season. Florida averaged 5.6 yards per rush in 2009, the third-best average in the nation. The offense totaled 3,105 rushing yards (6th in the nation) and 30 rushing touchdowns (11th in the nation).
Center Maurkice Pouncey was named a first-team All-American in 2009 and became the first Rimington Trophy winner in Florida’s school history.
Addazio coached one of the most prominent offensive lines in UF history in 2008 that allowed Florida to rush for 3,236 yards, averaging a school-record 5.9 yards per carry, improving from a 5.3 average in 2007. The offensive line allowed the Gators to pass for 33 touchdowns and run for 42 touchdowns in 2008, as Heisman Trophy quarterback Tim Tebow passed Emmitt Smith for first-place all-time in rushing touchdowns. The 2008 offensive line only allowed 16 sacks during the season and contributed to one of the most balanced teams in school history that ranked fourth in both scoring offense and defense.
In 2007, Addazio coached an offensive line that blocked for an offense that rushed for 2,602 yards, for an average of 5.3 yards per carry, a jump from the 2006 average of 4.7 yards, and also helped the offense to run for 39 touchdowns. The OL allowed just 13 sacks in 2007, a drop of 10 sacks from 2006.
Addazio worked with the offensive line, which allowed only 23 sacks and gave up one or less in a game seven times in 2006 after the group allowed 35 sacks in 2005. The unit also paved the way for the UF run game that increased from 3.9 yards per carry and 146.8 yards per game in 2005 to 4.7 yards per carry and 160.0 yards per game in 2006.
Addazio went to Indiana (2002-04) after spending the previous three seasons at the University of Notre Dame, where he served as the offensive line, tight ends and special teams' coach between 1999-2001.
Prior to his tenure at Notre Dame, Addazio served on the staff at Syracuse University for four seasons (1995-98). The Orange won three consecutive Big East crowns during Addazio's four seasons and appeared in four bowl games.
Prior to Addazio's Division I collegiate coaching career, he served as one of the nation's top high school coaches at Cheshire High School in Cheshire, Conn. He placed over 20 student-athletes in Division I-A, I-AA, II, and III programs in his seven years. His teams were nationally ranked in 1992 and 1994. During one stretch, his team won 34 consecutive games, the second-longest string in the nation. His teams also won three state titles in a row.
Addazio began his coaching career at Western Connecticut State University, where he served as an assistant coach under Paul Pasqualoni from 1984-87. The Colonials claimed the New England Football Conference title in 1985 and advanced to the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time in school history.
A graduate of Central Connecticut State University, Addazio earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1981. A four-year starter for the Blue Devils on the offensive and defensive lines, Addazio completed a master’s degree in 1985. Addazio earned tryouts with the NFL's New England Patriots, USFL's Jacksonville Bulls, and CFL's Ottawa Roughriders.
Born June 1, 1959, Addazio is married to the former Kathy Donoghue. They have three children– Nicole (25), Jessica (22), and Louie (19). Louis is a sophomore at Syracuse where he plays tight end.
THE STEVE ADDAZIO FILE
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2011- present Temple University, Head Coach
2005-10 University of Florida
2010 Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2009 Assistant Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2008 Assistant Head Coach, Offense / Offensive Line
2007 Offensive Line
2006 Offensive Line / Tackles / Tight Ends
2005 Tight Ends
2002-04 Indiana University
2004 Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
2002-03 Offensive Line
1999-2001 University of Notre Dame
1999-2001 Offensive Line / Tight Ends/Special Teams
1995-98 Syracuse University
1997-98 Offensive Line
1995-96 Assistant Offensive Line / Tight Ends
1988-94 Cheshire (Conn.) High School, Head Coach
1985-87 Western Connecticut State University
1985-87 Offensive Line / Recruiting Coordinator
BOWL GAMES AS A COACH (12)
Gator: Jan. 1, 1996 Syracuse 41, Clemson 0
Liberty: Dec. 27, 1996 Syracuse 30, Houston 17
Fiesta: Dec. 31, 1997 Kansas State 35, Syracuse 18
Orange: Jan. 2, 1999 Florida 31, Syracuse 10
Fiesta: Jan. 1, 2001 Oregon State 41, Notre Dame 9
Outback: Jan. 2, 2006 Florida 31, Iowa 24
BCS National Championship: Jan. 8, 2007 Florida 41, Ohio State 14
Capital One: Jan. 1, 2008 Michigan 41, Florida 35
BCS National Championship: Jan. 8, 2009 Florida 24, Oklahoma 14
Sugar: Jan. 1, 2010 Florida 51, Cincinnati 24
Outback: Jan. 1, 2011 Florida 37, Penn State 24
Gildan New Mexico Dec. 17, 2011 Temple 37, Wyoming 15
PLAYING CAREER
1978-81 Central Connecticut State University
Four-year starter
Addazio earned tryouts with the NFL's New England Patriots,
USFL's Jacksonville Bulls, and CFL's Ottawa Roughriders.
PERSONAL
Year Coaching: 25th
College: Central Connecticut State University
B.A. in Physical Education ‘81
M.A. in Physical Education ‘85
Hometown: Farmington, Conn.
High School: Farmington (Conn.)
Born: June 1, 1959 Family:
Wife Kathy Donoghue
Children: Nicole (25), Jessica (22), Louie (19)
PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED
TEMPLE:
• RB BERNARD PIERCE– Three-time first-team All-Mid-American Conference selection and Heisman Trophy candidate. 2009 MAC?Freshman of the Year. School’s career record holder in rushing touchdowns, total touchdowns, and points scored.
• RB MATT BROWN– Two-time All-MAC selection. Lead the team in rushing in 2010.
• DE MORKEITH BROWN – Team captain. Third-team All-MAC. Named team’s most improved player.
• S KEVIN KROBOTH – Third-team All-MAC. Three-year starter.
• DE ADRIAN ROBINSON – Three-time first-team All-MAC?honoree. 2009 MAC?Defensive Player of the Year. Became Temple’s first three-time All-MAC?honoree.
• TE EVAN RODRIGUEZ – Two-time first-team All-MAC?honoree. Named to Mackey Award Watch List. Played in the 2012 East-West Shrine Game.
• LB TAHIR WHITEHEAD – Team captain. Second-team All-MAC?honoree. Named the Defensive MVP?of the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl.
FLORIDA:
• C MIKE POUNCEY - 2011 First Round Draft pick by the Miami Dolphins. An Associated Press All-SEC honoree and Senior Bowl participant. Played in 54 games with 45 career starts.
• OT MARCUS GILBERT - 2011 Second Round Draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Played in 52 games with 30 career starts at both tackle spots.
• C MAURKICE POUNCEY - A consensus 2009 All-American and recipient of the Rimington Trophy, presented to the nation's best center. Played in 41 games with 38 career starts. 2010 First Round Draft pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Named All-Pro as a rookie.
• QB TIM TEBOW - 20th Anniversary William V. Campbell Trophy winner, who was also a three-time Heisman Trophy finalist, taking home the award as a sophomore in 2007. The A 2007 & 2008 All-American and two-time SEC Offensive Player of the Year (2007 & 2009) threw for 9,285 yards and 88 touchdowns in his four seasons at Florida, while having also gained 2,947 yards on the ground with 57 rushing touchdowns, both school records by a Florida quarterback.
• LT PHIL TRAUTWEIN - A 2007 & 2008 All-SEC selection and 2008 Sports Illustrated second-team All-American. Played in 46 games with 29 starts as a Gator and was a 2008 team captain.
INDIANA:
• LT ENOCH DeMAR - Three-time All-Big Ten selection who started in the 2002 Hula Bowl. Also served as co-captain for the Hoosiers and earned Academic All-Big Ten four times.
• WR COURTNEY ROBY - Indiana's all-time career leader in receptions (170) and receiving yards (2,524). Was an All-Big Ten second-team choice in 2004. Led the Hoosiers in receiving three-straight seasons. Selected in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans.
NOTRE DAME:
• TE JABARI HOLLOWAY - Rated third nationally among tight ends in 2000 preseason rankings by both The Sporting News and Lindy's. Named to 2000 preseason All-Independent teams by The Sporting News and Football News. Combined with Dan O'Leary to provide Notre Dame with solid pairing at the tight end position. Listed as first-team preseason All-America tight end for '99 by Lindy's - and was rated seventh nationally among tight ends in '99 preseason position evaluations by The Sporting News. Selected to play in 2001 Delchamps Senior Bowl All-Star Game.
• TE DAN O'LEARY - Led all 2000 Notre Dame receivers in playing time and caught 10 passes for 87 yards and one touchdown. Developed into a consistently solid blocker to go along with his impressive receiving skills.
SYRACUSE:
• OT MARK BANIEWICZ - Two-time Academic All-American. Team captain. 1999 All-BIG?EAST?honoree. 1999 Draddy Trophy Finalist.
• OG SCOTT KIERNAN - First-team All-Big East offensive guard.
• TE ROLAND WILLIAMS - Started every game as a senior for the Orange in 2000, catching eight passes for 132 yards (16.5 avg.) and one touchdown. Played on Syracuse's special teams. Williams recorded a career-high 13 catches for 140 yards (10.8 avg.) and five touchdowns.
NFL PLAYERS COACHED (Round Drafted)
TE Kaseem Sinceno (FA) - Syracuse '98 - Philadelphia Eagles
TE Roland Williams (4th) - Syracuse '98 - St. Louis Rams
OL Scott Kiernan (FA) - Syracuse '99 - New York Giants
OT Mark Baniewicz (7th) - Syracuse '00 - Jacksonville Jaguars
TE Jabari Holloway (4th) - Notre Dame '01- New England Patriots
TE Dan O'Leary (6th) - Notre Dame '01 - Buffalo Bills
OG P.J. Alexander (FA) - Syracuse '02 - Denver Broncos
TE John Owens (5th) - Notre Dame '02 - Detroit Lions
OG Kurt Vollers (FA) - Notre Dame '02 - Indianapolis Colts
OT Jordan Black (5th) - Notre Dame '03 - Kansas City Chiefs
OT Brennan Curtin (6th) - Notre Dame '03 - Green Bay Packers
C Jeff Faine (1st) - Notre Dame '03 - Cleveland Browns
OT Enoch DeMar (FA) - Indiana '03 - Cleveland Browns
OG Sean Mahan (5th) - Notre Dame '03 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OT Jim Molinaro (7th) - Notre Dame '04 - Washington Redskins
WR Courtney Roby (3rd) - Indiana '05 - Tennessee Titans
OT Randy Hand (FA) - Florida '06 - New England Patriots
OT Isaac Sowells (4th) - Indiana '06 - Cleveland Browns
OT Tavares Washington (FA) - Florida '06 - San Francisco 49ers
C Drew Miller (FA) - Florida '08 - Jacksonville Jaguars
OT Carlton Medder (FA) - Florida '08 - Arizona Cardinals
QB Tim Tebow (1st) - Florida ’09 - Denver Broncos
C Maurkice Pouncey (1st) - Florida ‘09 - Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Phil Trautwein (FA) - Florida '09 - St. Louis Rams
OT Jason Watkins (FA) - Florida '09 - Houston Texans
C Mike Pouncey (1st) - Florida ’10 - Miami Dolphins
OT Marcus Gilbert (2nd) - Florida ’11 - Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Maurice Hurt (7th) - Florida ’11 - Washington Redskins
RB Bernard Pierce (3rd) – Temple ‘13 – Baltimore Ravens
TE Evan Rodriguez (4th) – Temple ‘12 –Chicago Bears
LB Tahir Whitehead (5th) – Temple ‘12 – Detroit Lions
TE Matt Balasavage (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Baltimore Ravens
OL Pat Boyle (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Detroit Lions
DE Morkeith Brown (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
OL Derek Dennis (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Miami Dolphins
LB Stephen Johnson (FA) – Temple ‘12 – New Orleans Saints
DE Adrian Robinson (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Pittsburgh Steelers
QB Chester Stewart (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Baltimore Ravens
WR Rod Streater (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Oakland Raiders
OL Wayne Tribue (FA) – Temple ‘12 – Denver Broncos
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT STEVE ADDAZIO
“I'm happy for Steve Addazio and his family. Steve has been extremely loyal to me and the University of Florida, and I will be forever thankful for his unwavering commitment. His energy and passion have been well documented and he is a tremendous recruiter and motivator. He is well respected by his peers and his players and I wish him nothing but the best.”
– Urban Meyer, former Florida Head Coach
“Steve has been a big part of our success the last six years at the University of Florida. Everyone that knows Steve knows what a loyal and passionate coach he is. He cares deeply about the players he coaches, and he was a great motivator in the locker room. He has the ability to relate to players, but still maintains their respect. He was one of our top recruiters and his ties to the Northeast will be a good fit for Temple. More than anything, Coach Addazio is a good man with a good family. We wish him the best of luck.”
– Jeremy Foley, Florida Director of Athletics
“He knows how to lead a team and get a team going. We love Coach Addazio to death.”
– Maurkice Pouncey, former Florida center and current Pittsburgh Steelers’ center
“Without a doubt, Steve Addazio is one of the most talented coaches I’ve ever been around.
I can’t imagine a better fit in the country for Temple University and the city of Philadelphia than Steve Addazio. He is a star.”
– Bob Davie, College football analyst for ESPN and ABC
“One of the best men you will ever meet. Steve is a great person.”
– Teryl Austin, Florida Defensive Coordinator / Cornerbacks Coach
“Steve Addazio helped the Gators weather the greatest of storms and landed several of the top prospects in what is the best recruiting class on paper over the past five recruiting cycles. For this, he is the 2010 national recruiter of the year.”
– J.C. Shurburtt, ESPN.com
Ep. 2: Temple Football Alum Tyler Matakevich || Gymnastics Junior Amelia Budd
Friday, September 05
Elevate the Owls: Temple Athletics' Competitive Excellence Fund
Tuesday, September 02
Ep. 1: Head Football Coach K.C. Keeler || XC's David Litvin & WLAX's Amelia Wright
Friday, August 29
Introducing The Owl Pod: The Official Podcast of Temple Athletics!
Friday, August 22
