Temple University Athletics
Friday, September 3
Lincoln Financial Field
5 p.m.
Temple University
vs
VILLANOVA
Temple Hosts Villanova in Mayor's Cup on Friday
8.29.10 | Football
Kickoff for Season Opener is 5 p.m.
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THIS WEEK
Temple opens its 112th season of football with the second annual Mayor's Cup game against Villanova on Friday, Sept. 3. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Clay Armbrister, the Mayor's Chief of Staff and former Temple Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will participate in the coin toss along with university presidents Ann Weaver Hart and Rev. Peter Donohoue. On behalf of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Armbrister will also present the Mayor's Cup trophy to the winning team following the contest.
Espn3.com will broadcast the game live over the internet with Scott Graham calling the action and Rene Ingoglia providing color commentary. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WHAT 1340 AM with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, Temple football continues to grow and prosper. The 2010 squad returns 21 starters to 16 positions. The Owls utilize an?East Coast offense and 4-3 defense.
Temple recorded one of the best seasons in school history in 2009. The Owls finished 9-4 overall while tying for first place in the Mid-American Conference?East Division at 7-1. TU advanced to the 2009 EagleBank Bowl against UCLA.
Villanova, a member of the Football Championship Subdivision Colonial Athletic Association, is under the tutelege of 31st-year coach Andy Talley. Ranked No. 1 nationally in the preseason FCS poll, the defending FCS?national champion Wildcats return 15 starters to their multiple offense and 3-5-3 defense.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
Sports fans will have the opportunity to catch two great sporting events Friday evening in South Philadelphia. Fans that show a Phillies' baseball ticket (dated Sept. 3) at the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office on game night can get a Temple-Villanova football ticket for only $10. The Phillies host Milwaukee at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
Temple football fans will take part in the latest holiday sweeping the nation-- College Colors Day. Fans are asked to wear the team colors-- Cherry & White-- to Friday's season opening football game.
TEMPLE-VILLANOVA CONNECTIONS
Head coach Andy Talley has been involved with the National Bone Marrow Donor Drive since 1992. In 2008, he enlisted 26 collegiate football teams to join the cause.
Al Golden and the Temple Owls helped in the effort, shattering the national record by a collegiate team with 630 potential donors in 2008. Like the Wildcats, the Owls continue a bone marrow donor drive each spring. . In three years, Temple has registered 1,270 potential donors.
Sophomores PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) and Villanova DB Ronnie Atkins are former teammates at North Penn HS.
TU quarterback Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) and Wildcat RB Aaron Conaway are graduates of DeMatha Catholic HS in Hyattsville, Md.
TEMPLE-VILLANOVA— THE SERIES
Friday's game marks the 31st meeting between the Owls and the Wildcats since 1908, renewing a 102-year old cross-town rivalry. The game is the second in a series of four Mayor's Cup games. The teams are also slated to play again in 2011, and 2012. The Wildcats hold a 16-12-2 series advantage.
After the teams' first meeting in 1908 (a 12-0 Villanova win at an unknown site), the teams did not meet again until 1928. TU and VU played 16 consecutive seasons from 1928 to 1943. After a 27-year hiatus, the schools met again in 1970 and proceeded to play every season thereafter until 1980. The Wildcats have won the last two meetings, while the Owls won seven of the prior eight meetings from 1972-79.
In Temple's first-ever home game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 6, 2003, Villanova claimed a wild 23-20 double overtime win. Trailing 7-0 at halftime, the Wildcats converted two field goals in the final four minutes of regulation to force overtime before 30,090 fans. Both squads made touchdowns in their first overtime drives. Temple missed a 47-yard field goal attempt. VU then won on a 37-yard field goal.
During the teams' last outing in the 2009 season opener, Villanova captured a 27-24 win over Temple after a fourth-quarter comeback to win the inaugural Mayor's Cup. The 27,759 fans that showed up to watch the city football clash were treated to a thrilling comeback. A fourth-quarter rally capped off by a 32-yard field goal by Villanova's Nick Yako as time expired.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Villanova: 12-16-2
Temple in games at Temple: 6-13-2
Temple in games at Villanova: 6-1
Temple in games at a neutral site: 0-2
First meeting in series: 1908 at unknown stadium,L, 0-12
Last meeting in series: 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 24-27
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Zachary Dixon, 20-119, 3 TDs (1978)
Passing: Vaughn Charlton, 19-28, 2 TDs (2009)
Receiving: Gerald Lucear, 8-175, 3 TDs (1979)
Villanova Wildcats
Rushing: Joseph Pezelski, 8-147 (1942)
Passing: Drew Gordon, 24-42-395, 3 TDs (1970)
Receiving: Mike Siani, 9-194, 3 TDs (1970)
Year Site Result Temple Coach VU Coach
1908 unknown L, 0-12 Dr. Frank White Fred Crolius
1928 Franklin Field T, 0-0 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1929 Temple Stadium L, 0-15 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1930 Municiple Stadium L, 7-8 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1931 Temple Stadium W, 13-7 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1932 Temple Stadium L, 0-7 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1933 Temple Stadium L, 0-24 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1934 Temple Stadium W, 22-0 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1935 Temple Stadium L, 14-21 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1936 Temple Stadium W, 6-0 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1937 Temple Stadium L, 0-33 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1938 Temple Stadium L, 7-20 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1939 Temple Stadium L, 6-12 Fred Swan Maurice Smith
1940 Temple Stadium W, 28-0 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1941 Temple Stadium W, 14-13 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1942 Temple Stadium L, 7-20 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1943 Temple Stadium L, 7-34 Ray Morrison Jordan Olivar
1970 Temple Stadium L, 26-31 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1971 Temple Stadium T, 13-13 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1972 Villanova Stadium W, 12-10 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1973 Villanova Stadium W, 34-0 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1974 (at) Veterans Stadium W, 17-7 Wayne Hardin James Weaver
1975 (at) Veterans Stadium W, 41-3 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1976 Veterans Stadium L, 7-24 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1977 Villanova Stadium W, 28-15 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1978 Veterans Stadium W, 27-17 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1979 Villanova Stadium W, 42-10 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1980 Villanova Stadium L, 7-50 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
2003 Lincoln Financial Field L, 20-23 (2ot) Bobby Wallace Andy Talley
2009 Lincoln Financial Field L, 24-27 Al Golden Andy Talley
WATCH THIS
The Temple Owls have set a school record already before they've even dressed for their first game of the 2010 season. A school record five Owls appear on eight watch lists in the preseason. Sophomore RB Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) is a candidate for the Doak Walker Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year as well as the Maxwell Award. Junior DE Adrian Robinson (Harrisburg, Pa.) has two citations-- the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award Watch Lists. Senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett (Brooklyn, N.Y.) was named to the 2010 Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, while junior DT Muhammad Wilkerson (Linden, N.J.) was named to the Outland Trophy Watch List. Junior WR/KOR James Nixon (New Haven, Conn.) is one of 48 players named to the Watch List for the inaugural Paul Hornung Award for the most versatile player in college football.
PIERCE4HEISMAN
Temple Athletics has launched a “Hunt for the Heisman” campaign promoting sophomore RB Bernard Pierce for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Fans and media can follow Pierce's progress throughout the season on his own website-- www.Pierce4Heisman.com. The site contains video, news, feature stories, statistics, comparisons, and photos. Information is also available on Facebook under Pierce4Heisman.
In addition to the website, the Heisman campaign includes “Hunt for the Heisman” schedule magnets, billboards along Interstate 95 and other major thoroughfares, truck backings, and bus wraps as well as the splash page on the Athletics' website. Additional campaign items will be announced as the season progresses.
A 2010 preseason All-American and first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree, Pierce was named the team's inaugural newcomer of the year. A 2009 Freshman All-American, MAC Freshman of the Year, and first-team All-MAC selection, he set the freshman records for yards (1,361), touchdowns (16), and 100-yard rushing games (6). He also set the single-season records for TDs (16) and points scored (96). Pierce earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times during the season, the most in school history, as well as National Performer of the Week twice. He also earned Helmet Stickers from ESPN.com.
Pierce is Temple's first Heisman Trophy candidate since running back Paul Palmer (1983-86) finished second in the national voting to Miami's Vinny Testaverde in 1986. Pierce re-wrote all of Palmer's freshman records. Temple's career leader in rushing, Palmer finished his collegiate career with 4,895 yards for 39 touchdowns on 935 carries. He also holds the school record with 21 100-yard rushing games.
Temple's last All-American was DT Dan Klecko (1999-2002) who earned second-team honors from Associated Press in 2002.
PRESEASON HONORS
Phil Steele has honored 16 Temple football players as members of his 2010 preseason All-Mid-American Conference teams. Named to the All-MAC first team were sophomore RB Bernard Pierce, r-senior TE Vaughn Charlton (Landenberg, Pa.), senior OL Colin Madison (Villa Park, Ill.), junior KOR James Nixon, junior DE Adrian Robinson, junior DT Muhammad Wilkerson, senior LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph (Hartford, Conn.), and senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett.
Earning second team recognition were r-junior OL John Palumbo (Lyndhurst, N.J.), r-senior OL Darius Morris (Long Branch, N.J.), and senior PR Delano Green (Fredericksburg, Va.). Third team All-MAC honorees included senior LB Amara Kamara (Newark, N.J.). On the fourth team were r-junior QB Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) and sophomore PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.). Honorable mention accolades went to junior WR Rod Streater (Burlington, N.J.) and senior DB Marquise Liverpool (Ramsey, N.J.).
GOOD WORKS FOR KAMARA
Senior LB Amara Kamara (Newark, N.J.) is one of 112 nominees for the prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
A 2010 preseason All-MAC honoree, Kamara received the Athletic Department's 2010 Temple Teammates Award, given to student-athletes who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the area of community service, inspiring others to engage in similar selfless civic endeavors for the purpose of improving the quality of life for those in the local community. Additionally, Kamara accepted the 2010 T.E.A.M. Award, an acronym standing for Temple's Exceptional Acts for Mankind, for his team's exceptional community service efforts for the second consecutive year.
The three-year starter had the most community service events during the 2009-10 academic year with 12. Kamara has participated in the annual bone marrow donor drive, the Thanksgiving food drive, the Diamond Street clean-up, the EagleBank Bowl Boys' & Girls' Club visit, the One Child Saved campaign, Partnership Field Day, Owls for the Cure, Building Men Club, and the Shore Tour as well as numerous hospital visits and Ronald McDonald House visits. He enters the 2010 season with 30 career starts, the second most of any Owl. He is also a four-year member of football's Unity Council which serves as the leadership and the voice of the team.
USA TODAY COACHES' POLL
For the second consecutive season, Temple head coach Al Golden is a voting member on the weekly the USA Today Coaches' Poll. He is one of 59 Division I-A coaches on the panel representing the American Football Coaches Association.
NEW ADDITIONS
Strolling the sidelines this fall are three new coaches. Rob Spence is coaching the wide receivers, Jethro Franklin takes over the defensive line, and Sean Desai has been promoted to Special Teams Coordinator.
A 21-year collegiate coaching veteran, Spence was an offensive coordinator for 15 seasons at five different schools, including Syracuse, Clemson, Toledo, Louisiana Tech, and Hofstra. Franklin, who has spent 19 years coaching defensive lines at the NFL and collegiate levels, joins the Temple staff after his second stint coaching the defensive line at Southern Cal in 2009. Desai enters his fourth season with the Owl program and first season as the Special Teams Coordinator. In 2009, he served as the graduate assistant for the defense.
COSBY TO RECEIVE GOLD MEDAL FROM NFF
Actor, comedian, and former Temple football letterwinner Bill Cosby ('61) has been named the recipient of the National Football Foundation's Gold Medal, the organization's highest honor. A member of Temple University's Board of Trustees, Cosby will be joined by NBC's Tom Brokaw, who will receive the NFF's Distinguished American award.
The highest and most prestigious award bestowed by the Foundation, the Gold Medal has been awarded annually since 1958 and recognizes an outstanding American who has demonstrated integrity and honesty, achieved significant career success and has reflected the basic values of those who have excelled in amateur sport, particularly football.
Considered one of the most influential and celebrated stars in American show business, Cosby has touched the lives of many people through his humor, fight for civil rights, charitable involvement and quest for higher education.
A native of Philadelphia, Cosby grew up fostering a lifelong love of sports. After finishing high school via a correspondence course while enlisted in the Navy, he enrolled at Temple University on an athletic scholarship and later earned academic honors. A member of the football team, Cosby lettered as a fullback in 1961 and also ran track for the Owls. An avid supporter of his alma mater, Cosby frequently attends games and even made media rounds during Temple's EagleBank Bowl berth against UCLA last fall. He also participated in the unveiling of the team's new uniforms in 2007.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
The 2010 season marks the 75th anniversary of Temple's 1935 Sugar Bowl team. The Owls, under had coach Glenn “Pop” Warner, played in the inaugural Sugar Bowl on January 1, 1935 against hometown favorite Tulane. The Green Wave captured a 20-14 win at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The bowl appearance was Temple's first. The Owls have also played in the 1979 Garden State Bowl and the 2009 EagleBank Bowl.
EARLY BIRDS
For the third consecutive year under Al Golden, the Owl football team conducted morning practice sessions. Temple practiced from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. each weekday.
NAME GAME
Several Owls share the same last name. Six players' sir name is Johnson— freshman RB?Darius (Philadelphia, Pa.), r-freshman DE Kamal (Willingboro, N.J.), senior DB Kwame (Baltimore, Md.), r-junior LB Stephen (Norristown, Pa.), freshman TE Tyler (Ringwood, N.J.), and r-freshman Zamel (Staten Island, N.Y.).
Four players' sir name is Brown— r-freshman DT Levi (Bethlehem, Pa.), sophomore RB Matt (Baltimore, Md.), junior TE Morkeith (Harrisburg, Pa.), and freshman DT Terrance (Jackson, N.J.). None of the Johnsons or Browns are related.
TWIN U
Temple's roster sports two sets of twins. Seniors LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph and DE Elisha Joseph (Hartford, Conn.) are starters for the defense. Juniors Pat and Sean Boyle (Towson, Md.) play on the offensive line.The Joseph twins are fraternal, while the Boyles are identical twins.
IN THE NFL
As of August 1, Temple had 11 players active on professional rosters. DL Raheem Brock '01 [Tennessee], Dominique Harris '09 [Buffalo], LB Alex Joseph '09 [Green Bay], DT Dan Klecko '02 [Atlanta], DT Terrance Knighton '08 [Jacksonville], TE Steve Maneri '09 [Houston], FB Jason McKie '01 [New Orleans], DT Andre Neblett '09 [Carolina], DE Brian Sanford [Cleveland], and OL Devin Tyler '09 [Arizona] appear on NFL rosters. QB?Henry Burris '96 plays for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
OUT FOR THE SEASON
Junior OL Sean Boyle (shoulder), sophomore LB Matt Falcone (ACL), and r-sophomore WR C.J. Hammond (knee) each suffered a season-ending injury during training camp.
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2010 opponents— Villanova (FCS national champion), Central Michigan (GMAC Bowl), Connecticut (Papajohns.com Bowl), Penn State (Capital One Bowl), Northern Illinois (International Bowl), Bowling Green (Humanitarian Bowl), and Ohio (Little?Caesar's Pizza Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• The Owls current five-game home win streak (overall games) at Lincoln Financial Field is the longest since the stadium opened in 2003. The longest home win streak in school history is seven games from the 1940-41 seasons at Temple Stadium.
• Temple has won seven consecutive MAC games at home at Lincoln Financial Field.
• Since joining the MAC in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC games at 10-2.
• “Indeed we will continue to cultivate an organization where competition exists at every position, and the quarterback is no exception. However, it's apparent to the staff and perhaps more significantly his teammates, that after two weeks of training camp, Chester has unmistakably distinguished himself as the starting QB both on and off the field.”
— Al Golden
UP NEXT
Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games. Following the opener with Villanova, the Owls host defending MAC champion Central Michigan just six days later in a Thursday night showdown on ESPNU. Kickoff on Sept. 9 is set for 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
THIS WEEK
Temple opens its 112th season of football with the second annual Mayor's Cup game against Villanova on Friday, Sept. 3. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Clay Armbrister, the Mayor's Chief of Staff and former Temple Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will participate in the coin toss along with university presidents Ann Weaver Hart and Rev. Peter Donohoue. On behalf of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Armbrister will also present the Mayor's Cup trophy to the winning team following the contest.
Espn3.com will broadcast the game live over the internet with Scott Graham calling the action and Rene Ingoglia providing color commentary. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WHAT 1340 AM with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, Temple football continues to grow and prosper. The 2010 squad returns 21 starters to 16 positions. The Owls utilize an?East Coast offense and 4-3 defense.
Temple recorded one of the best seasons in school history in 2009. The Owls finished 9-4 overall while tying for first place in the Mid-American Conference?East Division at 7-1. TU advanced to the 2009 EagleBank Bowl against UCLA.
Villanova, a member of the Football Championship Subdivision Colonial Athletic Association, is under the tutelege of 31st-year coach Andy Talley. Ranked No. 1 nationally in the preseason FCS poll, the defending FCS?national champion Wildcats return 15 starters to their multiple offense and 3-5-3 defense.
SPECIAL PROMOTIONS
Sports fans will have the opportunity to catch two great sporting events Friday evening in South Philadelphia. Fans that show a Phillies' baseball ticket (dated Sept. 3) at the Lincoln Financial Field Box Office on game night can get a Temple-Villanova football ticket for only $10. The Phillies host Milwaukee at 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park.
Temple football fans will take part in the latest holiday sweeping the nation-- College Colors Day. Fans are asked to wear the team colors-- Cherry & White-- to Friday's season opening football game.
TEMPLE-VILLANOVA CONNECTIONS
Head coach Andy Talley has been involved with the National Bone Marrow Donor Drive since 1992. In 2008, he enlisted 26 collegiate football teams to join the cause.
Al Golden and the Temple Owls helped in the effort, shattering the national record by a collegiate team with 630 potential donors in 2008. Like the Wildcats, the Owls continue a bone marrow donor drive each spring. . In three years, Temple has registered 1,270 potential donors.
Sophomores PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) and Villanova DB Ronnie Atkins are former teammates at North Penn HS.
TU quarterback Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) and Wildcat RB Aaron Conaway are graduates of DeMatha Catholic HS in Hyattsville, Md.
TEMPLE-VILLANOVA— THE SERIES
Friday's game marks the 31st meeting between the Owls and the Wildcats since 1908, renewing a 102-year old cross-town rivalry. The game is the second in a series of four Mayor's Cup games. The teams are also slated to play again in 2011, and 2012. The Wildcats hold a 16-12-2 series advantage.
After the teams' first meeting in 1908 (a 12-0 Villanova win at an unknown site), the teams did not meet again until 1928. TU and VU played 16 consecutive seasons from 1928 to 1943. After a 27-year hiatus, the schools met again in 1970 and proceeded to play every season thereafter until 1980. The Wildcats have won the last two meetings, while the Owls won seven of the prior eight meetings from 1972-79.
In Temple's first-ever home game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 6, 2003, Villanova claimed a wild 23-20 double overtime win. Trailing 7-0 at halftime, the Wildcats converted two field goals in the final four minutes of regulation to force overtime before 30,090 fans. Both squads made touchdowns in their first overtime drives. Temple missed a 47-yard field goal attempt. VU then won on a 37-yard field goal.
During the teams' last outing in the 2009 season opener, Villanova captured a 27-24 win over Temple after a fourth-quarter comeback to win the inaugural Mayor's Cup. The 27,759 fans that showed up to watch the city football clash were treated to a thrilling comeback. A fourth-quarter rally capped off by a 32-yard field goal by Villanova's Nick Yako as time expired.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Villanova: 12-16-2
Temple in games at Temple: 6-13-2
Temple in games at Villanova: 6-1
Temple in games at a neutral site: 0-2
First meeting in series: 1908 at unknown stadium,L, 0-12
Last meeting in series: 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 24-27
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Zachary Dixon, 20-119, 3 TDs (1978)
Passing: Vaughn Charlton, 19-28, 2 TDs (2009)
Receiving: Gerald Lucear, 8-175, 3 TDs (1979)
Villanova Wildcats
Rushing: Joseph Pezelski, 8-147 (1942)
Passing: Drew Gordon, 24-42-395, 3 TDs (1970)
Receiving: Mike Siani, 9-194, 3 TDs (1970)
Year Site Result Temple Coach VU Coach
1908 unknown L, 0-12 Dr. Frank White Fred Crolius
1928 Franklin Field T, 0-0 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1929 Temple Stadium L, 0-15 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1930 Municiple Stadium L, 7-8 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1931 Temple Stadium W, 13-7 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1932 Temple Stadium L, 0-7 Henry Miller Harry Stuhldreher
1933 Temple Stadium L, 0-24 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1934 Temple Stadium W, 22-0 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1935 Temple Stadium L, 14-21 Pop Warner Harry Stuhldreher
1936 Temple Stadium W, 6-0 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1937 Temple Stadium L, 0-33 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1938 Temple Stadium L, 7-20 Pop Warner Maurice Smith
1939 Temple Stadium L, 6-12 Fred Swan Maurice Smith
1940 Temple Stadium W, 28-0 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1941 Temple Stadium W, 14-13 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1942 Temple Stadium L, 7-20 Ray Morrison Maurice Smith
1943 Temple Stadium L, 7-34 Ray Morrison Jordan Olivar
1970 Temple Stadium L, 26-31 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1971 Temple Stadium T, 13-13 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1972 Villanova Stadium W, 12-10 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1973 Villanova Stadium W, 34-0 Wayne Hardin Louis Ferry
1974 (at) Veterans Stadium W, 17-7 Wayne Hardin James Weaver
1975 (at) Veterans Stadium W, 41-3 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1976 Veterans Stadium L, 7-24 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1977 Villanova Stadium W, 28-15 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1978 Veterans Stadium W, 27-17 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1979 Villanova Stadium W, 42-10 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
1980 Villanova Stadium L, 7-50 Wayne Hardin Richard Bedesem
2003 Lincoln Financial Field L, 20-23 (2ot) Bobby Wallace Andy Talley
2009 Lincoln Financial Field L, 24-27 Al Golden Andy Talley
WATCH THIS
The Temple Owls have set a school record already before they've even dressed for their first game of the 2010 season. A school record five Owls appear on eight watch lists in the preseason. Sophomore RB Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) is a candidate for the Doak Walker Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year as well as the Maxwell Award. Junior DE Adrian Robinson (Harrisburg, Pa.) has two citations-- the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck Bednarik Award Watch Lists. Senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett (Brooklyn, N.Y.) was named to the 2010 Jim Thorpe Award Watch List, while junior DT Muhammad Wilkerson (Linden, N.J.) was named to the Outland Trophy Watch List. Junior WR/KOR James Nixon (New Haven, Conn.) is one of 48 players named to the Watch List for the inaugural Paul Hornung Award for the most versatile player in college football.
PIERCE4HEISMAN
Temple Athletics has launched a “Hunt for the Heisman” campaign promoting sophomore RB Bernard Pierce for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Fans and media can follow Pierce's progress throughout the season on his own website-- www.Pierce4Heisman.com. The site contains video, news, feature stories, statistics, comparisons, and photos. Information is also available on Facebook under Pierce4Heisman.
In addition to the website, the Heisman campaign includes “Hunt for the Heisman” schedule magnets, billboards along Interstate 95 and other major thoroughfares, truck backings, and bus wraps as well as the splash page on the Athletics' website. Additional campaign items will be announced as the season progresses.
A 2010 preseason All-American and first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree, Pierce was named the team's inaugural newcomer of the year. A 2009 Freshman All-American, MAC Freshman of the Year, and first-team All-MAC selection, he set the freshman records for yards (1,361), touchdowns (16), and 100-yard rushing games (6). He also set the single-season records for TDs (16) and points scored (96). Pierce earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times during the season, the most in school history, as well as National Performer of the Week twice. He also earned Helmet Stickers from ESPN.com.
Pierce is Temple's first Heisman Trophy candidate since running back Paul Palmer (1983-86) finished second in the national voting to Miami's Vinny Testaverde in 1986. Pierce re-wrote all of Palmer's freshman records. Temple's career leader in rushing, Palmer finished his collegiate career with 4,895 yards for 39 touchdowns on 935 carries. He also holds the school record with 21 100-yard rushing games.
Temple's last All-American was DT Dan Klecko (1999-2002) who earned second-team honors from Associated Press in 2002.
PRESEASON HONORS
Phil Steele has honored 16 Temple football players as members of his 2010 preseason All-Mid-American Conference teams. Named to the All-MAC first team were sophomore RB Bernard Pierce, r-senior TE Vaughn Charlton (Landenberg, Pa.), senior OL Colin Madison (Villa Park, Ill.), junior KOR James Nixon, junior DE Adrian Robinson, junior DT Muhammad Wilkerson, senior LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph (Hartford, Conn.), and senior DB Jaiquawn Jarrett.
Earning second team recognition were r-junior OL John Palumbo (Lyndhurst, N.J.), r-senior OL Darius Morris (Long Branch, N.J.), and senior PR Delano Green (Fredericksburg, Va.). Third team All-MAC honorees included senior LB Amara Kamara (Newark, N.J.). On the fourth team were r-junior QB Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) and sophomore PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.). Honorable mention accolades went to junior WR Rod Streater (Burlington, N.J.) and senior DB Marquise Liverpool (Ramsey, N.J.).
GOOD WORKS FOR KAMARA
Senior LB Amara Kamara (Newark, N.J.) is one of 112 nominees for the prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
A 2010 preseason All-MAC honoree, Kamara received the Athletic Department's 2010 Temple Teammates Award, given to student-athletes who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the area of community service, inspiring others to engage in similar selfless civic endeavors for the purpose of improving the quality of life for those in the local community. Additionally, Kamara accepted the 2010 T.E.A.M. Award, an acronym standing for Temple's Exceptional Acts for Mankind, for his team's exceptional community service efforts for the second consecutive year.
The three-year starter had the most community service events during the 2009-10 academic year with 12. Kamara has participated in the annual bone marrow donor drive, the Thanksgiving food drive, the Diamond Street clean-up, the EagleBank Bowl Boys' & Girls' Club visit, the One Child Saved campaign, Partnership Field Day, Owls for the Cure, Building Men Club, and the Shore Tour as well as numerous hospital visits and Ronald McDonald House visits. He enters the 2010 season with 30 career starts, the second most of any Owl. He is also a four-year member of football's Unity Council which serves as the leadership and the voice of the team.
USA TODAY COACHES' POLL
For the second consecutive season, Temple head coach Al Golden is a voting member on the weekly the USA Today Coaches' Poll. He is one of 59 Division I-A coaches on the panel representing the American Football Coaches Association.
NEW ADDITIONS
Strolling the sidelines this fall are three new coaches. Rob Spence is coaching the wide receivers, Jethro Franklin takes over the defensive line, and Sean Desai has been promoted to Special Teams Coordinator.
A 21-year collegiate coaching veteran, Spence was an offensive coordinator for 15 seasons at five different schools, including Syracuse, Clemson, Toledo, Louisiana Tech, and Hofstra. Franklin, who has spent 19 years coaching defensive lines at the NFL and collegiate levels, joins the Temple staff after his second stint coaching the defensive line at Southern Cal in 2009. Desai enters his fourth season with the Owl program and first season as the Special Teams Coordinator. In 2009, he served as the graduate assistant for the defense.
COSBY TO RECEIVE GOLD MEDAL FROM NFF
Actor, comedian, and former Temple football letterwinner Bill Cosby ('61) has been named the recipient of the National Football Foundation's Gold Medal, the organization's highest honor. A member of Temple University's Board of Trustees, Cosby will be joined by NBC's Tom Brokaw, who will receive the NFF's Distinguished American award.
The highest and most prestigious award bestowed by the Foundation, the Gold Medal has been awarded annually since 1958 and recognizes an outstanding American who has demonstrated integrity and honesty, achieved significant career success and has reflected the basic values of those who have excelled in amateur sport, particularly football.
Considered one of the most influential and celebrated stars in American show business, Cosby has touched the lives of many people through his humor, fight for civil rights, charitable involvement and quest for higher education.
A native of Philadelphia, Cosby grew up fostering a lifelong love of sports. After finishing high school via a correspondence course while enlisted in the Navy, he enrolled at Temple University on an athletic scholarship and later earned academic honors. A member of the football team, Cosby lettered as a fullback in 1961 and also ran track for the Owls. An avid supporter of his alma mater, Cosby frequently attends games and even made media rounds during Temple's EagleBank Bowl berth against UCLA last fall. He also participated in the unveiling of the team's new uniforms in 2007.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
The 2010 season marks the 75th anniversary of Temple's 1935 Sugar Bowl team. The Owls, under had coach Glenn “Pop” Warner, played in the inaugural Sugar Bowl on January 1, 1935 against hometown favorite Tulane. The Green Wave captured a 20-14 win at Tulane Stadium in New Orleans. The bowl appearance was Temple's first. The Owls have also played in the 1979 Garden State Bowl and the 2009 EagleBank Bowl.
EARLY BIRDS
For the third consecutive year under Al Golden, the Owl football team conducted morning practice sessions. Temple practiced from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. each weekday.
NAME GAME
Several Owls share the same last name. Six players' sir name is Johnson— freshman RB?Darius (Philadelphia, Pa.), r-freshman DE Kamal (Willingboro, N.J.), senior DB Kwame (Baltimore, Md.), r-junior LB Stephen (Norristown, Pa.), freshman TE Tyler (Ringwood, N.J.), and r-freshman Zamel (Staten Island, N.Y.).
Four players' sir name is Brown— r-freshman DT Levi (Bethlehem, Pa.), sophomore RB Matt (Baltimore, Md.), junior TE Morkeith (Harrisburg, Pa.), and freshman DT Terrance (Jackson, N.J.). None of the Johnsons or Browns are related.
TWIN U
Temple's roster sports two sets of twins. Seniors LB Elijah “Peanut” Joseph and DE Elisha Joseph (Hartford, Conn.) are starters for the defense. Juniors Pat and Sean Boyle (Towson, Md.) play on the offensive line.The Joseph twins are fraternal, while the Boyles are identical twins.
IN THE NFL
As of August 1, Temple had 11 players active on professional rosters. DL Raheem Brock '01 [Tennessee], Dominique Harris '09 [Buffalo], LB Alex Joseph '09 [Green Bay], DT Dan Klecko '02 [Atlanta], DT Terrance Knighton '08 [Jacksonville], TE Steve Maneri '09 [Houston], FB Jason McKie '01 [New Orleans], DT Andre Neblett '09 [Carolina], DE Brian Sanford [Cleveland], and OL Devin Tyler '09 [Arizona] appear on NFL rosters. QB?Henry Burris '96 plays for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.
OUT FOR THE SEASON
Junior OL Sean Boyle (shoulder), sophomore LB Matt Falcone (ACL), and r-sophomore WR C.J. Hammond (knee) each suffered a season-ending injury during training camp.
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2010 opponents— Villanova (FCS national champion), Central Michigan (GMAC Bowl), Connecticut (Papajohns.com Bowl), Penn State (Capital One Bowl), Northern Illinois (International Bowl), Bowling Green (Humanitarian Bowl), and Ohio (Little?Caesar's Pizza Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• The Owls current five-game home win streak (overall games) at Lincoln Financial Field is the longest since the stadium opened in 2003. The longest home win streak in school history is seven games from the 1940-41 seasons at Temple Stadium.
• Temple has won seven consecutive MAC games at home at Lincoln Financial Field.
• Since joining the MAC in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC games at 10-2.
• “Indeed we will continue to cultivate an organization where competition exists at every position, and the quarterback is no exception. However, it's apparent to the staff and perhaps more significantly his teammates, that after two weeks of training camp, Chester has unmistakably distinguished himself as the starting QB both on and off the field.”
— Al Golden
UP NEXT
Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games. Following the opener with Villanova, the Owls host defending MAC champion Central Michigan just six days later in a Thursday night showdown on ESPNU. Kickoff on Sept. 9 is set for 7 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
Temple Men's Basketball | Babatunde Durodola Day In The Life
Saturday, September 13
Evan Simon/Sekou Kromah, 9/13/25
Saturday, September 13
K.C. Keeler, 9/13/25
Saturday, September 13
Ep. 3: Temple Volleyball Head Coach Linda Hampton-Keith || Lacrosse Student-Athlete Jenna Facciolli
Friday, September 12
