2012 Season Outlook
2012 Season Outlook
Mitchell Leff
2012 Season Outlook
Temple Owls to play in BIG EAST in 2012 Fresh off their Gildan New Mexico Bowl win over Wyoming, the Temple Owls are anxious to take the field this fall. After posting the most wins in three consecutive seasons in school history and making a second bowl appearance in three seasons, Temple finished 2011 at 9-4 overall and 5-3 in the Mid-American Conference East Division under the leadership of first-year head coach Steve Addazio. The Owls advanced to their second bowl in three seasons and recorded the school’s second bowl win. While setting numerous school records, including rushing yards (3,335), attempts (636), and rushing touchdowns (38) in a season, TU out-scored its opponents by 16.7 points and scored at least 34 points in eight of its victories. The Temple defense, which finished third nationally in scoring defense behind national champion Alabama and LSU, recorded two shutouts. The Owls have a little extra incentive this season. Beginning July 1, Temple is a member of the BIG EAST Conference, playing its first season of football immediately in 2012. All other Temple sports will participate in BIG EAST competition beginning with the 2013-14 academic year. Taking the field this fall are 77 returning student-athletes, including 35 letterwinners and nine starters. Joining the Owls this fall are two mid-year transfers as well as members of the Local 215 (walk-on) program.
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In February, Temple signed 27 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Geographically, 25 signees came from within TU’s recruiting footprint and within three hours of the Temple campus. Fourteen student-athletes list their hometown in Pennsylvania and six hail from New Jersey. Eight signees hail from Southeastern Pennsylvania, including seven from the Philadelphia metro area. Twenty of the 27 high school signees attended the Temple Football Camp (74%). Two of the signees—Tyler Matakevich and James Whitfield— enrolled at Temple in January and participated in spring drills.
TU will utilize a multiple offensive system designed to create a balanced running
OFFENSE The Temple offense returns four players to starting positions among the 22 lettermen. Under the direction of first-year offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Ryan Day,
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game and passing game. Directing the offense is an experienced quarterback-- junior Chris Coyer, the Offensive MVP of the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Seeing action in eight games with four starts, Coyer was 30-of-50 for 463 yards and six touchdowns. He finished third in rush-
ing with 562 yards and three touchdowns on 69 carries. Coyer led the MAC in passing efficiency (177.4) and finished 10th in rushing (70.2). Additionally, Day will guide junior Clinton Granger as well as sophomore Connor Reilly. A junior college transfer, Granger redshirted, while Newsome joins the Owls as a transfer this fall. Reilly saw limited action in three games. Redshirt freshman Chad McCloskey will provide depth. In his second season with the offensive line, coach Justin Frye will have the biggest holes to fill. The oline returns just one starter—senior Martin Wallace, losing All-MAC honorees Pat Boyle and Wayne Tribue to graduation. In 2011, Wallace started all 13 games at right tackle. He was one of nine Owls to start every game.
Expected to take over at center is senior Sean Boyle, who missed last season with a shoulder injury. Twin brother to first-team All-MAC selection Pat, Boyle played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2 0 0 8 and all 1 3 games in 2009
with one start at center. There
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the rest of the line. Expected to join the starting line-up will be redshirt freshman Zack Hooks, sophomore Jaimen Newman, and junior Jeff Whittingham. Competing for starting positions will be sophomore Joe Cenatiempo, sophomore Elijah Grant, redshirt freshman Eric Lofton, sophomore Adam Metz, redshirt freshman Jacob Quinn, redshirt freshman Will Rathbone, junior Evan Regas, and junior Scott Roorda. Newcomers include freshmen Kyle Friend, Raymond Korang and Brendan McGowan. In his first season with the tight ends, coach Frank Leonard has a veteran list of candidates. Juniors Wyatt Benson, Cody Booth, Alex Jackson, and Chris Parthemore are expected to compete to replace two-time first-team All-MAC pick Evan Rodriguez and senior Matt Balasavage. Benson played in all 13 games last fall. Booth played in all 13 games in 2011 with four starts. Jackson played in 11 contests, while Parthemore saw action in four games. Also competing for time will be juniors Matt Brookhart and Dan Van Norton, and sophomore Wanemi Omuso. Sixth-year coach Tyree Foreman returns as experienced backfield heading into 2012. After re-writing the school season rushing records for touchdowns, yards, and attempts last fall behind the efforts of three-time firstteam All-MAC honoree Bernard Pierce, the Owls will rely on the speed of senior Matt Brown.
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A two-time All-MAC selection, Brown played in all 13 games with two starts a year ago. He finished second in rushing with 916 yards and six touchdowns on 155 carries. Adding depth to the running game is sophomore Kenny Harper. Fitzpatrick saw action in 11 games in 2012. Harper played in all 13
games last fall, rushing 33 times for 128 yards and a touchdown. Senior transfer Montel Harris, the ACC’s all-time leading rusher, joins the Owls for his final season. Also competing for time will be redshirt freshmen H a s s a n Dixon and
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Ryan Alderman Spencer Reid. Newcomers include freshmen Jamie Gilmore, and Avery Williams. Firstyear wide receivers coach Ryan Day has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Junior Deon Miller is expected to return to
his starting role. He had 18 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in his first season as a starter. Several Owls will be lining up for the other two spots. Junior Ryan Alderman, redshirt freshman Robbie Anderson, redshirt freshman
John Youboty
Marcus Green
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John Christopher, junior Michael Doty, sophomore Jalen Fitzpatrick, junior Tyron Harris, senior Eugene Malcolm, senior C.J. Hammond, sophomore Brett Pierce, and senior Darryl Shine will vie for playing time. Newcomers include freshmen Antonio Belt, Samuel Benjamin, Romond Deloatch, Nathan Hairston, Khalif Herbin, Dion Shaw, and James Whitfield.
DEFENSE The Temple defense needs to reload, losing four All-MAC selections. The Owls return
23 letterwinners, including five starters. Under the guidance of second-year defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Chuck Heater, the Owls will look for leadership on the defensive line, filling the end roles of three-time first-team All-MAC honoree Adrian Robinson and All-MAC selection Morkeith Brown. Second-year line coach Sean Cronin has two players with experience to cover the ends. Senior Marcus Green, who saw action in all 13 games last fall behind Robinson, looks to take over a starting position. Junior Kamal Johnson will compete for the other starting spot.
At nose tackle, junior Levi Brown is expected to resume his starting role. He played in all 13 games in 2011 with 11 starts at nose
Player Breakdown Career games/starts in ( ). Includes starts at positions other than the one listed.
Returning Offensive Participants — 22
Quarterback (3): Chris Coyer (13/4), Clinton Granger (1/0), Connor Reilly (3/0). Running back (3): Wyatt Benson (20/1), Matt Brown (36/10), Kenny Harper (13/0). Offensive Line (7): Sean Boyle (25/1), Joe Cenatiempo (4/0), Jaimen Newman (6/0), Evan Regas (14/0), Scott Roorda (5/0), Martin Wallace (25/15), Jeff Whittingham (7/0). Tight End (3): Cody Booth (18/4), Alex Jackson (19/1), Chris Parthemore (16/0). Wide Receiver (6): Ryan Alderman (25/0), Michael Doty (11/0), Malcolm Eugene (11/0), Jalen Fitzpatrick (11/0), C.J. Hammond (10/0), Deon Miller (24/13).
Kadeem Custis, who made two starts at nose tackle, will compete for the starting nod. At tackle, Cronin will look for strength from senior John Youboty who moved into the starting role during the last seven contests in 2011. He will receive competition from junior Shahid Paulhill, who started four games a year ago. Other candidates are redshirt freshman Ari Nwobi and redshirt freshman Hershey Walton. Newcomers include Shahbaz Ahmed, Matt Ioannidis, Bret Niederreither, and Bryan Osei. Linebacking coaches Ben Albert (outside) and Sean McGowan (inside) will need to replace seniors Stephen Johnson, Tahir Whitehead, and Quinten White, Jr. Junior Blaze Caponegro, who started eight games at Will linebacker last fall, is the only returning starter. He will receive competition from senior Matt Falcone, who missed last season with an injury. Senior Ahkeem Smith, who moved from running back to linebacker in August 2011, started one game at linebacker last fall. Also expected to compete for starting roles
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Lost Offensive Participants— 14
Quarterback (2): Mike Gerardi (19/8), Chester Stewart (39/20). Running back (2): Bernard Pierce (34/23), Darius Johnson (2/0). Offensive Line (6): Pat Boyle (41/22), Derek Dennis (49/37), John Palumbo (42/31), Darryl Pringle (25/2), Jeremy Schonbrunner (30/9), Wayne Tribue (49/33). Tight End (2): Matt Balasavage (45/19), Evan Rodriguez (37/28). Wide Receiver (2): Joe Jones (43/24), Rod Streater (24/16).
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Returning Defensive Participants— 21
Defensive Line (6): Levi Brown (23/12), Kadeem Custis (33/6), Kamal Johnson (24/3), Wanemi Omuso (1/0), Shahid Paulhill (21/10), John Youboty (13/7). Linebacker (7): Olaniyi Adewole (13/0), Blaze Caponegro (14/8), Sean Daniels (16/0), Matt Falcone (12/0), Marcus Green (29/0), Gary Onuekwusi (17/0), Ahkeem Smith (30/1). Secondary (8): Vaughn Carraway (33/0), Daquan Cooper (9/0), Justin Gildea (37/21), Chris Hutton (9/0), Zamel Johnson (24/9), Maurice Jones (35/11), Anthony Robey (9/5), Abdul Smith (6/0).
Lost Defensive Participants— 10
Defensive Line (3): Morris Blueford, Jr. (46/9), Morkeith Brown (46/22), Adrian Robinson (50/38). Linebacker (4): Stephen Johnson (25/16), Praise Martin-Oguike (7/0), Quinten White, Jr. (45/3), Tahir Whitehead (50/20). Secondary (3): Kee-ayre Griffin (47/25), Kevin Kroboth (47/29), Deonte Parker (10/0).
Lost Specialists— 0
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Kicker (1): Brandon McManus (37). Punter (1): Brandon McManus (37).
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will be junior Olaniyi Adewole, junior Sean Daniels, and junior Gary Onuekwusi. Providing depth will be redshirt freshmen Brandon Chudnoff, Nate D. Smith, and Desmond Williams, as well as freshman Tyler Matakevich. Newcomers include Rob Dvoracek, Avery Ellis, and Michael Kalaman. The secondary, under the guidance of Heater, is stacked with experience. At strong safety senior Justin Gildea is expected to keep his starting role. In 2011, he had 51 tackles, three sacks and a team-best three interceptions in 13 starts. Sophomore Chris Hutton, who provided support in nine games as a true freshman, will provide depth. Heater will have to fill the starting role at free safety vacated by Kevin Kroboth. Senior Vaughn Carraway and sophomore Daquan Cooper will compete for this position. In 2011, Carraway saw action in all 13 games, while Cooper played in nine contests as a true freshman. At corner, sophomore Anthony Robey, senior Maurice Jones, and junior Zamel Johnson are expected to lead the pack. Jones played in all 13 games with four starts, while Johnson started nine games at corner. Providing depth to the defensive backs will be redshirt freshman Ikeem Boyd, sophomore Brian Burns, sophomore Daquan Cooper, redshirt freshman Will Hayes, and junior Abdul Smith. Newcomers include Michael Felton, Stephaun Marshall, Damiere Shaw,
Brandon Shippen, and Tavon Young.
SPECIAL TEAMS In addition to coaching the inside linebackers, Sean McGowan will coordinate the Owls’ special teams. Returning for his senior season is placekicker and punter Brandon McManus. The Owls’ top returning scorer, McManus has handled the Owls’ field goals, extra points, and kickoffs for three seasons. In 2011, McM a n u s took over p u n ti n g
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duties, ranking among the nation’s best. Competing for playing time will be redshirt freshmen Nick Holland and Tyler Mayes. Senior Matt Brown and sophomore Kenny Harper are expected to handle kickoff return and punt return duties. Redshirt freshman Robbie Anderson could provide additional help.
2012 SCHEDULE Temple enters its first season of BIG EAST Conference play since 2004 with six home games and several nationally televised contests. TU opens the 2012 season with Villanova in the fourth annual Mayor’s Cup at Lincoln Financial Field on August 31. Temple hosts Maryland on Sept. 8 before travelling to Penn State on Sept. 22. Following a bye week, TU opens BIG EAST play at home with South Florida on Oct. 6 during its annual Homecoming contest. The Owls hit the road for Connecticut on Oct. 13 before returning home to host regional rival Rutgers on Oct. 20. Temple takes to the road two weeks in a row with stops in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27 and Louisville on Nov. 3. TU hosts Cincinnati on Nov. 10. The Owls travel to Army for their last nonconference game on Nov. 17. Temple concludes the regular-season with Syracuse on Friday, Nov. 23.
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In addition to taking classes and training for the season, the Temple Owls are enthusiastically involved with several community service projects throughout the year. The Owls have helped clean up recreation centers around the city and fed the homeless at area shelters. Temple once again participated in the Southwest Airlines Ronald McDonald House Plane Pull, the Race for the Cure, and the Diamond Street Cleanup during the spring. Last season, the Temple football team was honored by the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in August. Represented at the Volunteer Thank-You Party by Director of Operations Ed Foley, the team received a plaque as the 2011 Most Valuable Players.
Post-Spring Depth Chart Offense (Multiple) X- WIDE RECEIVER
86 84
Deon Miller (6-5, 210, Jr.) Malcolm Eugene (6-4, 205, Sr.)
A- WIDE RECEIVER
5 87
Jalen Fitzpatrick (5-11, 180, So.) Ryan Alderman (5-9, 170, Jr.)
LEFT TACKLE
54 74 75
Zach Hooks (6-6, 280, R-Fr.) Evan Regas (6-4, 306, Jr.) Elijah Grant (6-6, 335, So.)
LEFT GUARD
50 65 61
Jeff Whittingham (6-2, 305, Jr.) Adam Metz (6-5, 300, So.) Will Rathbone (6-5, 275, R-Fr.)
CENTER
78 70
Sean Boyle (6-5, 300, Sr.) Jacob Quinn (6-5, 275, R-Fr.)
RIGHT GUARD
59 62
Jaimen Newman (6-4, 290, So.) Scott Roorda (6-3, 302, Jr.)
RIGHT TACKLE
73 71 60
Martin Wallace (6-6, 300, Sr.) Eric Lofton (6-5, 280, R-Fr.) Joe Cenatiempo (6-7, 285, So.)
TIGHT END
38 98
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Alex Jackson (6-4, 250, Jr.)
QUARTERBACK
10 3 12
Chris Coyer (6-3, 230, Jr.) Clinton Granger (6-3, 220, Jr.) Connor Reilly (6-2, 200, So.)
2 20 34
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Spencer Reid (5-10, 205, R-Fr.)
44 45
Wyatt Benson (6-0, 228, Jr.) Dan Van Norton (6-0, 240, Jr.)
80 16
C.J. Hammond (6-2, 193, Sr.) Tyron Harris (6-3, 195, Jr.)
TAILBACK
FULLBACK
Z-WIDE RECEIVER
Defense (4-3) OR
DEFENSIVE END
41 55
Marcus Green (6-1, 240, Sr.) Sean Daniels (6-3, 230, Jr.)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
93 92
Kamal Johnson (6-4, 295, Jr.) Shahid Paulhill (6-3, 288, Jr.)
NOSE TACKLE
99 72
Levi Brown (6-2, 300, Jr.) Hershey Walton (6-4, 290, R-Fr.)
DEFENSIVE END
11 94
John Youboty (6-4, 250, Sr.) Kadeem Custis (6-4, 295, Sr.)
WILL LB
24 32 33
Ahkeem Smith (6-0, 215, Sr.) Tyler Matakevich (6-1, 220, Fr.) Blaze Caponegro (6-1, 218, Jr.)
MIKE LB
35 36
Nate D. Smith (6-0, 230, R-Fr.) Gary Onuekwusi (6-1, 235, Jr.)
SAM LB
56
Olaniyi Adewole (6-2, 228, Jr.)
BOUNDARY CORNER
47 6 23
Anthony Robey (5-10, 180, So.) Maurice Jones (5-10, 195, Sr.) Daquan Cooper (6-0, 175, So.)
FREE SAFETY
14 48
Vaughn Carraway (6-2, 192, Sr.) Brian Burns (6-0, 185, So.)
STRONG SAFETY
4 28
Justin Gildea (5-11, 190, Sr.) Chris Hutton (5-10, 185, So.)
FIELD CORNER
7 21
Zamel Johnson (6-0, 170, Jr.) Abdul Smith (6-0, 205, Jr.)
OR
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as of July 27, 2012
Specialists FG / PAT
19 95
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Tyler Mayes (6-2, 225, R-Fr.)
LONG SNAPPER
38 9
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Michael Doty (6-4, 210, Jr.)
PUNTER
19 46
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Nick Holland (6-3, 207, R-Fr.)
SHORT SNAPPER
38 78
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Sean Boyle (6-5, 300, Sr.)
KICKOFFS
19 95
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Tyler Mayes (6-2, 225, R-Fr.)
PUNT RETURNS
2 29 13
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Robbie Anderson (6-3, 175, R-Fr.)
HOLDER
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KICKOFF RETURNS
2 29 13
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Robbie Anderson (6-3, 175, R-Fr.)
Michael Doty (6-4, 210, Jr.)
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Preseason Alphabetical Roster Preaseason Numerical Roster 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7d 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19d 20 20d 21 22 23 24 25 25d 26 26d 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 43d 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
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Nate L. Smith..............DB Fr. Matt Brown*** ..........RB Sr. Clinton Granger .........QB Jr. Justin Gildea***.........DB Sr. Jalen Fitzpatrick*.......WR So. Maurice Jones*** ......DB Sr. Zamel Johnson** ......DB Jr. Kevin Newsome ........QB R-Jr. Montel Harris .............RB #Sr. Michael Doty .............WR Jr. Chris Coyer*...............QB Jr. John Youboty*............DL #Sr. Connor Reilly..............QB So. Robbie Anderson.......WR R-Fr. Vaughn Carraway***.DB #Sr. Matt Falcone* ............LB Jr. Tyron Harris ..............WR Jr. Darryl Shine ...............WR #Sr. James Whitfield .........WR Fr. Brandon McManus***PK/P Sr. Chad McCloskey.........QB R-Fr. Kenneth Harper*........RB So. Will Hayes ..................DB R-Fr. Abdul Smith* .............DB Jr. Avery Williams ..........ATH Fr. Daquan Cooper* ........DB So. Ahkeem Smith** ........LB #Sr. Tavon Young ..............DB Fr. Brett Pierce................WR So. Romond Deloatch......WR Fr. Ikeem Boyd ................DB R-Fr. Khalif Herbin .............ATH Fr. Chris Hutton* .............DB So. Stephaun Marshall.....DB Fr. Jamie Gilmore ............RB Fr. Michael Felton ...........DB Fr. Tyler Matakevich........LB Fr. Blaze Caponegro*.......LB Jr. Spencer Reid ..............RB R-Fr. Nate D. Smith ............LB R-Fr. Gary Onuekwusi* .......LB Jr. Brandon Shippen .......DB Fr. Cody Booth**.............TE Jr. Matthew Brookhart....TE Jr. Drew Stefanelli...........FB Fr. Marcus Green***.......DE Sr. Hassan Dixon..............RB R-Fr. Dion Shaw..................WR Fr. Wyatt Benson** .........FB Jr. Dan Van Norton .........TE Jr. Nick Holland .............PK/P R-Fr. Anthony Robey* ........DB So. Brian Burns.................DB So. Damiere Shaw............DB Fr. Jeff Whittingham*......OL Jr. Brandon Chudnoff ......LB R-Fr. Avery Ellis ...................LB Fr. Rob Dvoracek .............LB Fr. Zach Hooks.................OL R-Fr. Sean Daniels** ...........LB Jr. Olaniyi Adewole* .......LB Jr. Michael Kalaman........LB Fr.
6-1 5-5 6-3 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-8 6-4 5-10 5-7 5-10 5-11 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-5 6-4 5-11 6-1 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-3
183 165 220 190 180 195 170 231 207 210 230 250 200 175 192 225 195 165 190 190 200 225 182 205 198 175 215 159 165 213 177 158 185 181 185 190 220 218 205 230 235 175 250 240 225 240 175 185 228 240 207 180 185 170 305 240 225 220 280 230 228 220
No. 56 91 87 13 82 88 44 38 26d 78 39 99 2 48 33 14 60 81 51 23 10 94 55 26 43 9 53 52 84 15 31 5 79 4 30 3 75 41 85 80 20 8 16 20d 27 46 54 28 95 98 93 7 6 57 77 71 29 32 95d 19d 68 19 65 86
Name .........................Pos. Olaniyi Adewole*..........LB Shahbaz Ahmed............DL Ryan Alderman** ........WR Robbie Anderson .........WR Antonio Belt ................WR Samuel Benjamin.........WR Wyatt Benson** ...........FB Cody Booth** ...............TE Ikeem Boyd ..................DB Sean Boyle** ................OL Matthew Brookhart ......TE Levi Brown**................DT Matt Brown*** ............RB Brian Burns...................DB Blaze Caponegro*.........LB Vaughn Carraway*** ...DB Joe Cenatiempo............OL John Christopher .........WR Brandon Chudnoff ........LB Daquan Cooper* ..........DB Chris Coyer* .................QB Kadeem Custis*** ........DE Sean Daniels** .............LB Romond Deloatch........WR Hassan Dixon................RB Michael Doty ...............WR Rob Dvoracek ...............LB Avery Ellis .....................LB Malcolm Eugene* ........WR Matt Falcone*...............LB Michael Felton .............DB Jalen Fitzpatrick* .........WR Kyle Friend....................OL Justin Gildea*** ...........DB Jamie Gilmore ..............RB Clinton Granger............QB Elijah Grant ..................OL Marcus Green***.........DE Nathan Hairston ..........WR C.J. Hammond*............WR Kenneth Harper*..........RB Montel Harris ...............RB Tyron Harris ................WR Will Hayes ....................DB Khalif Herbin ...............ATH Nick Holland ...............PK/P Zach Hooks ...................OL Chris Hutton* ...............DB Matt Ioannidis ..............DL Alex Jackson**..............TE Kamal Johnson**..........DL Zamel Johnson **.........DB Maurice Jones*** ........DB Michael Kalaman ..........LB Raymond Korang ..........OL Eric Lofton ....................OL Stephaun Marshall .......DB Tyler Matakevich ..........LB Tyler Mayes ................P/PK Chad McCloskey...........QB Brendan McGowan ......OL Brandon McManus***PK/P Adam Metz...................OL Deon Miller** .............WR
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Wt. 228 220 170 175 170 195 228 250 177 300 240 300 165 185 218 192 285 180 240 175 230 295 230 213 175 210 220 225 205 225 190 180 300 190 185 220 335 240 176 193 225 207 195 182 158 207 280 185 245 250 295 170 195 220 300 280 181 220 225 200 288 190 300 210
Hometown / High School / Last School Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Davie, Fla. / South Plantation Forestville, Md./ Forestville MA / Fork Union Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove Area Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Baltimore, Md. / Peddie / Milford Academy Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Township Laureldale, Pa. / Muhlenberg Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Germantown, Md. / Northwest / Naval Academy Prep Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks South / Maine Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Huntington, N.Y. / Elwood-John Glenn / ASA College Palmerton, Pa. / Palmerton Area Hanover, Pa. / South Western Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Philadelphia, Pa. / Geo. Washington / Pierce College Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway / Fork Union MA Scotch Plains, N.J. / Scotch Plains-Fanwood Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Washington, D.C. / St. John’s Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian / Boston College Lindenwold, N.J. / Lindenwold / Pierce College Farmingdale, N.J. / Howell / Milford Academy Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Brookfield, Wis. / Brookfield Central Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon / Milford Academy Willingboro, N.J. / Willingboro Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond / Hofstra Belleville, N.J. / Belleville / Fork Union MA Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s / Milford Academy Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville / The Gunnery Barnesville, Pa. / Marian Catholic Hatfield, Pa. / North Penn Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs / Fork Union
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Jaimen Newman*.........OL Kevin Newsome ..........QB Bret Niederreither ........DL Ari Nwobi......................DL Wanemi Omuso............TE Gary Onuekwusi* .........LB Bryan Osei ....................DL Chris Parthemore* .......TE Shahid Paulhill** ..........DL Brett Pierce ..................WR Jacob Quinn..................OL Will Rathbone...............OL Evan Regas* .................OL Spencer Reid ................RB Connor Reilly................QB Anthony Robey*...........DB Scott Roorda.................OL Damiere Shaw ..............DB Dion Shaw....................WR Darryl Shine .................WR Brandon Shippen..........DB Abdul Smith*................DB Ahkeem Smith** ..........LB Nate D. Smith ...............LB Nate L. Smith................DB Drew Stefanelli .............FB Dan Van Norton............TE Martin Wallace**.........OL Hershey Walton............DL James Whitfield ...........WR Jeff Whittingham* ........OL Avery Williams ............ATH Desmond Williams........LB John Youboty*..............DL Tavon Young.................DB
* Letters earned
So. R‐Jr. Fr. R‐Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. Jr. R‐Fr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. #Sr. Fr. Jr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. Fr.
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Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Chesapeake, Va. / Hargrave MA / Penn State Etters, Pa. / Red Land Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Baltimore, Md. / Paul Laurence Dunbar Abington, Pa. / Abington New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Philadelphia, Pa. / Northeast Catholic / Fork Union Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Villanova, Pa. / Harriton Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland / Milford Academy Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley / Valley Forge MA Orlando, Fla. / Jones / Fullerton College Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman / Rutgers Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park / Fork Union Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Rockville, Md. / Good Counsel Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga New York, N.Y. / Beacon School / Northeastern Reading, Pa. / Reading / Fork Union Ft. Myers, Fla. / North Ft. Myers / Hargrave MA Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Upper Marlboro, Md. / DeMatha Catholic Houston, Texas / Klein / Marshall Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
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Preaseason Numerical Roster 58 59 59d 60 61 62 65 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 92 93 94 95 95d 96 97 98 99
Ari Nwobi ...................DL Jaimen Newman*.......OL Desmond Williams .....LB Joe Cenatiempo .........OL Will Rathbone ............OL Scott Roorda...............OL Adam Metz.................OL Brendan McGowan ....OL Jacob Quinn................OL Eric Lofton ..................OL Hershey Walton .........DL Martin Wallace**.......OL Evan Regas* ...............OL Elijah Grant ................OL Raymond Korang........OL Sean Boyle**..............OL Kyle Friend .................OL John Christopher .......WR Antonio Belt ..............WR Chris Parthemore* .....TE Malcolm Eugene*......WR Nathan Hairston ........WR Deon Miller** ...........WR Ryan Alderman** ......WR Samuel Benjamin.......WR Bryan Osei ..................DL Shahbaz Ahmed .........DL Shahid Paulhill**........DL Kamal Johnson** .......DL Kadeem Custis***......DE Matt Ioannidis ............DL Tyler Mayes ..............P/PK Bret Niederreither......DL Wanemi Omuso .........TE Alex Jackson** ...........TE Levi Brown** .............DT
R‐Fr. So. R‐Fr. So. R‐Fr. Jr. So. Fr. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. Jr. So. Fr. #Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr.
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Coaching Staff
Pronunciation Guide Coaches Steve Addazio . . . . . . . . . . . .a‐DAZZ‐ee‐oh Frank Piraino . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..puh‐RHINO
Players Oalniyi Adewole . . . . . . . .Knee Add‐a‐wall Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . .SHA‐bazz Ah‐med Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . . . .Sen‐ah‐Tempo Daquan Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIE‐qwahn Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COY‐your Kadeem Custis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kuh‐DEEM Romond Deloatch . .Ruh‐MOND Da‐lohtch Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . .Duh‐VOOR‐check Justin Gildea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GILL‐day
Tyron Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TIE‐rahn Matt Ioannidis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I‐an‐NYE‐dis Kamal Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kuh‐MALL Zamel Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZAH‐mel Bret Niederreither . . . . . . . . . . .NEED‐er‐rider Ari Nwobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WOE‐bee Wanemi Omuso .WAY‐nem‐me OH‐moo‐so Gary Onuekwusi . . . . . . .AH‐nuh‐KOO‐see Bryan Osei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oh‐say Shahid Paulhill . . . . . . . .sha‐HEED paul‐hill Evan Regas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REE‐gus Scott Roorda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROAR‐dah John Youboty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .you‐boat‐ee Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TAY‐von
Steve Addazio, Head Coach Kevin Rogers, Assoc. Head Coach / QB Chuck Heater, Defensive Coord. / DB Ryan Day, Offensive Coordinator / WR Ben Albert, Outside Linebackers Sean Cronin, Defensive Line Tyree Foreman, RB / Recruiting Coord. Justin Frye, Offensive Line Frank Leonard, Tight Ends Sean McGowan, ILB / Sp. Teams Coord. Francis Brown, Grad. Asst.— Defense James Mangiero, Grad. Asst.— Offense Britt Reid, Grad. Asst.— Offense Chris Trifone, Grad. Asst.— Defense
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Hometown Roster Pennsylvania (38) . . . . . . . . . . . .Hometown / High School Olaniyi Adewole . . . . .Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby Ryan Alderman . .Downingt7own, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Wyatt Benson .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Cody Booth . . . . . . . . . . . .Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Ikeem Boyd . . . . . . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Matt Brookhart .Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove Area Levi Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Vaughn Carraway . . . . . . .Laureldale, Pa. / Muhlenberg Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . .Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Brandon Chudnoff Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Daquan Cooper . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Kadeem Custis . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti Michael Doty . . . . . .Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks South Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Matt Falcone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palmerton, Pa. / Palmerton Michael Felton . . . . . . . . .Hanover, Pa. / South Western Jalen Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg,, Pa. / Harrisburg Kyle Friend . . . . . . . . . .Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Justin Gildea . . .Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area Clinton Granger . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Zach Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Tyler Mayes . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Brendan McGowan . .Barnesville, Pa. / Marion Catholic Brandon McManus . . . . . . . . .Hatfield, Pa. / North Penn Adam Metz . . .Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Bret Niederreither . . . . . . . . . . . . .Etters, Pa. / Red Land Bryan Osei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abington, Pa. / Abington Chris Parthemore . . .New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Shahid Paulhill . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Northeast Catholic Spencer Reid . . . . . . . . . . . .Villanova, Pa. / Harriton Anthony Robey . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Damiere Shaw . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Dion Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley Brandon Shippen . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Ahkeem Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Nate L. Smith . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Dan Van Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Hershey Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reading, Pa. / Reading New Jersey (23) Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Blaze Caponegro . . . . . . . . .Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Twp. Sean Daniels . . .Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Avery Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Elijah Grant . . . . . . . . .Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway Marcus Green . .Scotch-Plains, N.J. / Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tyron Harris . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Lindenwold Will Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Farmington, N.J. / Howell Khalif Herbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Chris Hutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Matt Ioannidis . . . . . .Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Kamal Johnson . . . . . . . . .Willingboro, N.J. / WIllingboro Maurice Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belleville, N.J. / Belleville Raymond Korang . .Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Eric Lofton . . . . . . . . .Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Stephaun Marshall . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Ari Nwobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty
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Wanemi Omuso Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Brett Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Evan Regas . . . . . . .Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Abdul Smith . . . . . . . . . . .Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman (Pa.) Nate D. Smith . . . . . .Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park Jeff Whittingham . . . . . .Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Maryland (12) Antonio Belt . . . . . . . . .Forestville, Md. / Forestville MA Samuel Benjamin . .Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Sean Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Matt Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Peddie Brian Burns . . . . . . . .Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Hassan Dixon . . . . . .Germantown, Md. / Northwest Nathan Hairston . . .Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Gary Onuekwusi . .Baltimore, Md. / Paul Laurence Dunbar Drew Stefanelli . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockville, Md. / Good Counsel Avery Williams . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Desmond Williams . .Upper Marlboro, Md. / DeMatha Catholic Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . .Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac Florida (10) Robbie Anderson . . . . . . . .Davie, Fla. / South Plantation John Christopher . . . . .Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Jamie Gilmore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Montel Harris . . . . . .Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Kenny Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Alex Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon Michael Kalaman . . . . . . .Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Will Rathbone . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Darryl Shine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orlando, Fla. / Jones James Whitfield . .Ft. Myers, Fla. / North Ft. Myers 6
Virginia (6) Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Romond Deloatch . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Deon Miller . . .Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs Jaimen Newman . . .Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Kevin Newsome . . .Chesapeake, Va. / Hargrave MA Connor Reilly . . . . . . . . .Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson New York (5) Malcolm Eugene Huntington, N.Y. / Elwood-John Glenn Zamel Johnson . . . .Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond Chad McCloskey . . . . . . .Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville Scott Roorda . . . .Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland Martin Wallace . . . .New York, N.Y. / Beacon School Connecticut (1) Tyler Matakevich . . . . . . .Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s Delaware (1) Jacob Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s District of Columbia (1) C.J. Hammond . . . . . . . . . .Washington, D.C. / St. John’s Texas (1) John Yobouty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, Texas / Klein Wisconsin (1) Nick Holland . . . . . .Brookfield, Wis. / Brookfield Central
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2012 Season Outlook
Temple Owls to play in BIG EAST in 2012 Fresh off their Gildan New Mexico Bowl win over Wyoming, the Temple Owls are anxious to take the field this fall. After posting the most wins in three consecutive seasons in school history and making a second bowl appearance in three seasons, Temple finished 2011 at 9-4 overall and 5-3 in the Mid-American Conference East Division under the leadership of first-year head coach Steve Addazio. The Owls advanced to their second bowl in three seasons and recorded the school’s second bowl win. While setting numerous school records, including rushing yards (3,335), attempts (636), and rushing touchdowns (38) in a season, TU out-scored its opponents by 16.7 points and scored at least 34 points in eight of its victories. The Temple defense, which finished third nationally in scoring defense behind national champion Alabama and LSU, recorded two shutouts. The Owls have a little extra incentive this season. Beginning July 1, Temple is a member of the BIG EAST Conference, playing its first season of football immediately in 2012. All other Temple sports will participate in BIG EAST competition beginning with the 2013-14 academic year. Taking the field this fall are 77 returning student-athletes, including 35 letterwinners and nine starters. Joining the Owls this fall are two mid-year transfers as well as members of the Local 215 (walk-on) program.
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In February, Temple signed 27 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Geographically, 25 signees came from within TU’s recruiting footprint and within three hours of the Temple campus. Fourteen student-athletes list their hometown in Pennsylvania and six hail from New Jersey. Eight signees hail from Southeastern Pennsylvania, including seven from the Philadelphia metro area. Twenty of the 27 high school signees attended the Temple Football Camp (74%). Two of the signees—Tyler Matakevich and James Whitfield— enrolled at Temple in January and participated in spring drills.
TU will utilize a multiple offensive system designed to create a balanced running
OFFENSE The Temple offense returns four players to starting positions among the 22 lettermen. Under the direction of first-year offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Ryan Day,
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game and passing game. Directing the offense is an experienced quarterback-- junior Chris Coyer, the Offensive MVP of the Gildan New Mexico Bowl. Seeing action in eight games with four starts, Coyer was 30-of-50 for 463 yards and six touchdowns. He finished third in rush-
ing with 562 yards and three touchdowns on 69 carries. Coyer led the MAC in passing efficiency (177.4) and finished 10th in rushing (70.2). Additionally, Day will guide junior Clinton Granger as well as sophomore Connor Reilly. A junior college transfer, Granger redshirted, while Newsome joins the Owls as a transfer this fall. Reilly saw limited action in three games. Redshirt freshman Chad McCloskey will provide depth. In his second season with the offensive line, coach Justin Frye will have the biggest holes to fill. The oline returns just one starter—senior Martin Wallace, losing All-MAC honorees Pat Boyle and Wayne Tribue to graduation. In 2011, Wallace started all 13 games at right tackle. He was one of nine Owls to start every game.
Expected to take over at center is senior Sean Boyle, who missed last season with a shoulder injury. Twin brother to first-team All-MAC selection Pat, Boyle played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2 0 0 8 and all 1 3 games in 2009
with one start at center. There
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the rest of the line. Expected to join the starting line-up will be redshirt freshman Zack Hooks, sophomore Jaimen Newman, and junior Jeff Whittingham. Competing for starting positions will be sophomore Joe Cenatiempo, sophomore Elijah Grant, redshirt freshman Eric Lofton, sophomore Adam Metz, redshirt freshman Jacob Quinn, redshirt freshman Will Rathbone, junior Evan Regas, and junior Scott Roorda. Newcomers include freshmen Kyle Friend, Raymond Korang and Brendan McGowan. In his first season with the tight ends, coach Frank Leonard has a veteran list of candidates. Juniors Wyatt Benson, Cody Booth, Alex Jackson, and Chris Parthemore are expected to compete to replace two-time first-team All-MAC pick Evan Rodriguez and senior Matt Balasavage. Benson played in all 13 games last fall. Booth played in all 13 games in 2011 with four starts. Jackson played in 11 contests, while Parthemore saw action in four games. Also competing for time will be juniors Matt Brookhart and Dan Van Norton, and sophomore Wanemi Omuso. Sixth-year coach Tyree Foreman returns as experienced backfield heading into 2012. After re-writing the school season rushing records for touchdowns, yards, and attempts last fall behind the efforts of three-time firstteam All-MAC honoree Bernard Pierce, the Owls will rely on the speed of senior Matt Brown.
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A two-time All-MAC selection, Brown played in all 13 games with two starts a year ago. He finished second in rushing with 916 yards and six touchdowns on 155 carries. Adding depth to the running game is sophomore Kenny Harper. Fitzpatrick saw action in 11 games in 2012. Harper played in all 13
games last fall, rushing 33 times for 128 yards and a touchdown. Senior transfer Montel Harris, the ACC’s all-time leading rusher, joins the Owls for his final season. Also competing for time will be redshirt freshmen H a s s a n Dixon and
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Ryan Alderman Spencer Reid. Newcomers include freshmen Jamie Gilmore, and Avery Williams. Firstyear wide receivers coach Ryan Day has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Junior Deon Miller is expected to return to
his starting role. He had 18 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns in his first season as a starter. Several Owls will be lining up for the other two spots. Junior Ryan Alderman, redshirt freshman Robbie Anderson, redshirt freshman
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John Christopher, junior Michael Doty, sophomore Jalen Fitzpatrick, junior Tyron Harris, senior Eugene Malcolm, senior C.J. Hammond, sophomore Brett Pierce, and senior Darryl Shine will vie for playing time. Newcomers include freshmen Antonio Belt, Samuel Benjamin, Romond Deloatch, Nathan Hairston, Khalif Herbin, Dion Shaw, and James Whitfield.
DEFENSE The Temple defense needs to reload, losing four All-MAC selections. The Owls return
23 letterwinners, including five starters. Under the guidance of second-year defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Chuck Heater, the Owls will look for leadership on the defensive line, filling the end roles of three-time first-team All-MAC honoree Adrian Robinson and All-MAC selection Morkeith Brown. Second-year line coach Sean Cronin has two players with experience to cover the ends. Senior Marcus Green, who saw action in all 13 games last fall behind Robinson, looks to take over a starting position. Junior Kamal Johnson will compete for the other starting spot.
At nose tackle, junior Levi Brown is expected to resume his starting role. He played in all 13 games in 2011 with 11 starts at nose
Player Breakdown Career games/starts in ( ). Includes starts at positions other than the one listed.
Returning Offensive Participants — 22
Quarterback (3): Chris Coyer (13/4), Clinton Granger (1/0), Connor Reilly (3/0). Running back (3): Wyatt Benson (20/1), Matt Brown (36/10), Kenny Harper (13/0). Offensive Line (7): Sean Boyle (25/1), Joe Cenatiempo (4/0), Jaimen Newman (6/0), Evan Regas (14/0), Scott Roorda (5/0), Martin Wallace (25/15), Jeff Whittingham (7/0). Tight End (3): Cody Booth (18/4), Alex Jackson (19/1), Chris Parthemore (16/0). Wide Receiver (6): Ryan Alderman (25/0), Michael Doty (11/0), Malcolm Eugene (11/0), Jalen Fitzpatrick (11/0), C.J. Hammond (10/0), Deon Miller (24/13).
Kadeem Custis, who made two starts at nose tackle, will compete for the starting nod. At tackle, Cronin will look for strength from senior John Youboty who moved into the starting role during the last seven contests in 2011. He will receive competition from junior Shahid Paulhill, who started four games a year ago. Other candidates are redshirt freshman Ari Nwobi and redshirt freshman Hershey Walton. Newcomers include Shahbaz Ahmed, Matt Ioannidis, Bret Niederreither, and Bryan Osei. Linebacking coaches Ben Albert (outside) and Sean McGowan (inside) will need to replace seniors Stephen Johnson, Tahir Whitehead, and Quinten White, Jr. Junior Blaze Caponegro, who started eight games at Will linebacker last fall, is the only returning starter. He will receive competition from senior Matt Falcone, who missed last season with an injury. Senior Ahkeem Smith, who moved from running back to linebacker in August 2011, started one game at linebacker last fall. Also expected to compete for starting roles
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Lost Offensive Participants— 14
Quarterback (2): Mike Gerardi (19/8), Chester Stewart (39/20). Running back (2): Bernard Pierce (34/23), Darius Johnson (2/0). Offensive Line (6): Pat Boyle (41/22), Derek Dennis (49/37), John Palumbo (42/31), Darryl Pringle (25/2), Jeremy Schonbrunner (30/9), Wayne Tribue (49/33). Tight End (2): Matt Balasavage (45/19), Evan Rodriguez (37/28). Wide Receiver (2): Joe Jones (43/24), Rod Streater (24/16).
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Returning Defensive Participants— 21
Defensive Line (6): Levi Brown (23/12), Kadeem Custis (33/6), Kamal Johnson (24/3), Wanemi Omuso (1/0), Shahid Paulhill (21/10), John Youboty (13/7). Linebacker (7): Olaniyi Adewole (13/0), Blaze Caponegro (14/8), Sean Daniels (16/0), Matt Falcone (12/0), Marcus Green (29/0), Gary Onuekwusi (17/0), Ahkeem Smith (30/1). Secondary (8): Vaughn Carraway (33/0), Daquan Cooper (9/0), Justin Gildea (37/21), Chris Hutton (9/0), Zamel Johnson (24/9), Maurice Jones (35/11), Anthony Robey (9/5), Abdul Smith (6/0).
Lost Defensive Participants— 10
Defensive Line (3): Morris Blueford, Jr. (46/9), Morkeith Brown (46/22), Adrian Robinson (50/38). Linebacker (4): Stephen Johnson (25/16), Praise Martin-Oguike (7/0), Quinten White, Jr. (45/3), Tahir Whitehead (50/20). Secondary (3): Kee-ayre Griffin (47/25), Kevin Kroboth (47/29), Deonte Parker (10/0).
Lost Specialists— 0
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Kicker (1): Brandon McManus (37). Punter (1): Brandon McManus (37).
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will be junior Olaniyi Adewole, junior Sean Daniels, and junior Gary Onuekwusi. Providing depth will be redshirt freshmen Brandon Chudnoff, Nate D. Smith, and Desmond Williams, as well as freshman Tyler Matakevich. Newcomers include Rob Dvoracek, Avery Ellis, and Michael Kalaman. The secondary, under the guidance of Heater, is stacked with experience. At strong safety senior Justin Gildea is expected to keep his starting role. In 2011, he had 51 tackles, three sacks and a team-best three interceptions in 13 starts. Sophomore Chris Hutton, who provided support in nine games as a true freshman, will provide depth. Heater will have to fill the starting role at free safety vacated by Kevin Kroboth. Senior Vaughn Carraway and sophomore Daquan Cooper will compete for this position. In 2011, Carraway saw action in all 13 games, while Cooper played in nine contests as a true freshman. At corner, sophomore Anthony Robey, senior Maurice Jones, and junior Zamel Johnson are expected to lead the pack. Jones played in all 13 games with four starts, while Johnson started nine games at corner. Providing depth to the defensive backs will be redshirt freshman Ikeem Boyd, sophomore Brian Burns, sophomore Daquan Cooper, redshirt freshman Will Hayes, and junior Abdul Smith. Newcomers include Michael Felton, Stephaun Marshall, Damiere Shaw,
Brandon Shippen, and Tavon Young.
SPECIAL TEAMS In addition to coaching the inside linebackers, Sean McGowan will coordinate the Owls’ special teams. Returning for his senior season is placekicker and punter Brandon McManus. The Owls’ top returning scorer, McManus has handled the Owls’ field goals, extra points, and kickoffs for three seasons. In 2011, McM a n u s took over p u n ti n g
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duties, ranking among the nation’s best. Competing for playing time will be redshirt freshmen Nick Holland and Tyler Mayes. Senior Matt Brown and sophomore Kenny Harper are expected to handle kickoff return and punt return duties. Redshirt freshman Robbie Anderson could provide additional help.
2012 SCHEDULE Temple enters its first season of BIG EAST Conference play since 2004 with six home games and several nationally televised contests. TU opens the 2012 season with Villanova in the fourth annual Mayor’s Cup at Lincoln Financial Field on August 31. Temple hosts Maryland on Sept. 8 before travelling to Penn State on Sept. 22. Following a bye week, TU opens BIG EAST play at home with South Florida on Oct. 6 during its annual Homecoming contest. The Owls hit the road for Connecticut on Oct. 13 before returning home to host regional rival Rutgers on Oct. 20. Temple takes to the road two weeks in a row with stops in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27 and Louisville on Nov. 3. TU hosts Cincinnati on Nov. 10. The Owls travel to Army for their last nonconference game on Nov. 17. Temple concludes the regular-season with Syracuse on Friday, Nov. 23.
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In addition to taking classes and training for the season, the Temple Owls are enthusiastically involved with several community service projects throughout the year. The Owls have helped clean up recreation centers around the city and fed the homeless at area shelters. Temple once again participated in the Southwest Airlines Ronald McDonald House Plane Pull, the Race for the Cure, and the Diamond Street Cleanup during the spring. Last season, the Temple football team was honored by the Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure in August. Represented at the Volunteer Thank-You Party by Director of Operations Ed Foley, the team received a plaque as the 2011 Most Valuable Players.
Post-Spring Depth Chart Offense (Multiple) X- WIDE RECEIVER
86 84
Deon Miller (6-5, 210, Jr.) Malcolm Eugene (6-4, 205, Sr.)
A- WIDE RECEIVER
5 87
Jalen Fitzpatrick (5-11, 180, So.) Ryan Alderman (5-9, 170, Jr.)
LEFT TACKLE
54 74 75
Zach Hooks (6-6, 280, R-Fr.) Evan Regas (6-4, 306, Jr.) Elijah Grant (6-6, 335, So.)
LEFT GUARD
50 65 61
Jeff Whittingham (6-2, 305, Jr.) Adam Metz (6-5, 300, So.) Will Rathbone (6-5, 275, R-Fr.)
CENTER
78 70
Sean Boyle (6-5, 300, Sr.) Jacob Quinn (6-5, 275, R-Fr.)
RIGHT GUARD
59 62
Jaimen Newman (6-4, 290, So.) Scott Roorda (6-3, 302, Jr.)
RIGHT TACKLE
73 71 60
Martin Wallace (6-6, 300, Sr.) Eric Lofton (6-5, 280, R-Fr.) Joe Cenatiempo (6-7, 285, So.)
TIGHT END
38 98
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Alex Jackson (6-4, 250, Jr.)
QUARTERBACK
10 3 12
Chris Coyer (6-3, 230, Jr.) Clinton Granger (6-3, 220, Jr.) Connor Reilly (6-2, 200, So.)
2 20 34
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Spencer Reid (5-10, 205, R-Fr.)
44 45
Wyatt Benson (6-0, 228, Jr.) Dan Van Norton (6-0, 240, Jr.)
80 16
C.J. Hammond (6-2, 193, Sr.) Tyron Harris (6-3, 195, Jr.)
TAILBACK
FULLBACK
Z-WIDE RECEIVER
Defense (4-3) OR
DEFENSIVE END
41 55
Marcus Green (6-1, 240, Sr.) Sean Daniels (6-3, 230, Jr.)
DEFENSIVE TACKLE
93 92
Kamal Johnson (6-4, 295, Jr.) Shahid Paulhill (6-3, 288, Jr.)
NOSE TACKLE
99 72
Levi Brown (6-2, 300, Jr.) Hershey Walton (6-4, 290, R-Fr.)
DEFENSIVE END
11 94
John Youboty (6-4, 250, Sr.) Kadeem Custis (6-4, 295, Sr.)
WILL LB
24 32 33
Ahkeem Smith (6-0, 215, Sr.) Tyler Matakevich (6-1, 220, Fr.) Blaze Caponegro (6-1, 218, Jr.)
MIKE LB
35 36
Nate D. Smith (6-0, 230, R-Fr.) Gary Onuekwusi (6-1, 235, Jr.)
SAM LB
56
Olaniyi Adewole (6-2, 228, Jr.)
BOUNDARY CORNER
47 6 23
Anthony Robey (5-10, 180, So.) Maurice Jones (5-10, 195, Sr.) Daquan Cooper (6-0, 175, So.)
FREE SAFETY
14 48
Vaughn Carraway (6-2, 192, Sr.) Brian Burns (6-0, 185, So.)
STRONG SAFETY
4 28
Justin Gildea (5-11, 190, Sr.) Chris Hutton (5-10, 185, So.)
FIELD CORNER
7 21
Zamel Johnson (6-0, 170, Jr.) Abdul Smith (6-0, 205, Jr.)
OR
OR
as of July 27, 2012
Specialists FG / PAT
19 95
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Tyler Mayes (6-2, 225, R-Fr.)
LONG SNAPPER
38 9
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Michael Doty (6-4, 210, Jr.)
PUNTER
19 46
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Nick Holland (6-3, 207, R-Fr.)
SHORT SNAPPER
38 78
Cody Booth (6-5, 250, Jr.) Sean Boyle (6-5, 300, Sr.)
KICKOFFS
19 95
Brandon McManus (6-3, 190, Sr.) Tyler Mayes (6-2, 225, R-Fr.)
PUNT RETURNS
2 29 13
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Robbie Anderson (6-3, 175, R-Fr.)
HOLDER
9
KICKOFF RETURNS
2 29 13
Matt Brown (5-5, 165, Sr.) Kenny Harper (6-0, 225, So.) Robbie Anderson (6-3, 175, R-Fr.)
Michael Doty (6-4, 210, Jr.)
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Preseason Alphabetical Roster Preaseason Numerical Roster 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7d 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 19d 20 20d 21 22 23 24 25 25d 26 26d 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 43d 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57
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Nate L. Smith..............DB Fr. Matt Brown*** ..........RB Sr. Clinton Granger .........QB Jr. Justin Gildea***.........DB Sr. Jalen Fitzpatrick*.......WR So. Maurice Jones*** ......DB Sr. Zamel Johnson** ......DB Jr. Kevin Newsome ........QB R-Jr. Montel Harris .............RB #Sr. Michael Doty .............WR Jr. Chris Coyer*...............QB Jr. John Youboty*............DL #Sr. Connor Reilly..............QB So. Robbie Anderson.......WR R-Fr. Vaughn Carraway***.DB #Sr. Matt Falcone* ............LB Jr. Tyron Harris ..............WR Jr. Darryl Shine ...............WR #Sr. James Whitfield .........WR Fr. Brandon McManus***PK/P Sr. Chad McCloskey.........QB R-Fr. Kenneth Harper*........RB So. Will Hayes ..................DB R-Fr. Abdul Smith* .............DB Jr. Avery Williams ..........ATH Fr. Daquan Cooper* ........DB So. Ahkeem Smith** ........LB #Sr. Tavon Young ..............DB Fr. Brett Pierce................WR So. Romond Deloatch......WR Fr. Ikeem Boyd ................DB R-Fr. Khalif Herbin .............ATH Fr. Chris Hutton* .............DB So. Stephaun Marshall.....DB Fr. Jamie Gilmore ............RB Fr. Michael Felton ...........DB Fr. Tyler Matakevich........LB Fr. Blaze Caponegro*.......LB Jr. Spencer Reid ..............RB R-Fr. Nate D. Smith ............LB R-Fr. Gary Onuekwusi* .......LB Jr. Brandon Shippen .......DB Fr. Cody Booth**.............TE Jr. Matthew Brookhart....TE Jr. Drew Stefanelli...........FB Fr. Marcus Green***.......DE Sr. Hassan Dixon..............RB R-Fr. Dion Shaw..................WR Fr. Wyatt Benson** .........FB Jr. Dan Van Norton .........TE Jr. Nick Holland .............PK/P R-Fr. Anthony Robey* ........DB So. Brian Burns.................DB So. Damiere Shaw............DB Fr. Jeff Whittingham*......OL Jr. Brandon Chudnoff ......LB R-Fr. Avery Ellis ...................LB Fr. Rob Dvoracek .............LB Fr. Zach Hooks.................OL R-Fr. Sean Daniels** ...........LB Jr. Olaniyi Adewole* .......LB Jr. Michael Kalaman........LB Fr.
6-1 5-5 6-3 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-8 6-4 5-10 5-7 5-10 5-11 5-8 6-0 6-1 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-1 5-11 6-5 6-4 5-11 6-1 5-9 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-6 6-3 6-2 6-3
183 165 220 190 180 195 170 231 207 210 230 250 200 175 192 225 195 165 190 190 200 225 182 205 198 175 215 159 165 213 177 158 185 181 185 190 220 218 205 230 235 175 250 240 225 240 175 185 228 240 207 180 185 170 305 240 225 220 280 230 228 220
No. 56 91 87 13 82 88 44 38 26d 78 39 99 2 48 33 14 60 81 51 23 10 94 55 26 43 9 53 52 84 15 31 5 79 4 30 3 75 41 85 80 20 8 16 20d 27 46 54 28 95 98 93 7 6 57 77 71 29 32 95d 19d 68 19 65 86
Name .........................Pos. Olaniyi Adewole*..........LB Shahbaz Ahmed............DL Ryan Alderman** ........WR Robbie Anderson .........WR Antonio Belt ................WR Samuel Benjamin.........WR Wyatt Benson** ...........FB Cody Booth** ...............TE Ikeem Boyd ..................DB Sean Boyle** ................OL Matthew Brookhart ......TE Levi Brown**................DT Matt Brown*** ............RB Brian Burns...................DB Blaze Caponegro*.........LB Vaughn Carraway*** ...DB Joe Cenatiempo............OL John Christopher .........WR Brandon Chudnoff ........LB Daquan Cooper* ..........DB Chris Coyer* .................QB Kadeem Custis*** ........DE Sean Daniels** .............LB Romond Deloatch........WR Hassan Dixon................RB Michael Doty ...............WR Rob Dvoracek ...............LB Avery Ellis .....................LB Malcolm Eugene* ........WR Matt Falcone*...............LB Michael Felton .............DB Jalen Fitzpatrick* .........WR Kyle Friend....................OL Justin Gildea*** ...........DB Jamie Gilmore ..............RB Clinton Granger............QB Elijah Grant ..................OL Marcus Green***.........DE Nathan Hairston ..........WR C.J. Hammond*............WR Kenneth Harper*..........RB Montel Harris ...............RB Tyron Harris ................WR Will Hayes ....................DB Khalif Herbin ...............ATH Nick Holland ...............PK/P Zach Hooks ...................OL Chris Hutton* ...............DB Matt Ioannidis ..............DL Alex Jackson**..............TE Kamal Johnson**..........DL Zamel Johnson **.........DB Maurice Jones*** ........DB Michael Kalaman ..........LB Raymond Korang ..........OL Eric Lofton ....................OL Stephaun Marshall .......DB Tyler Matakevich ..........LB Tyler Mayes ................P/PK Chad McCloskey...........QB Brendan McGowan ......OL Brandon McManus***PK/P Adam Metz...................OL Deon Miller** .............WR
Elig. Jr. Fr. Jr. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. R-Fr. #Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. #Sr. So. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. R-Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. #Sr. So. #Sr. Jr. R-Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr.
Ht. 6-2 6-3 5-9 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-5 5-10 6-5 6-4 6-2 5-5 6-0 6-1 6-2 6-7 5-10 6-2 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-3 6-4 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-11 5-8 6-3 6-6 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-3 5-9 5-7 6-3 6-6 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-0 5-10 6-3 6-8 6-5 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-5
Wt. 228 220 170 175 170 195 228 250 177 300 240 300 165 185 218 192 285 180 240 175 230 295 230 213 175 210 220 225 205 225 190 180 300 190 185 220 335 240 176 193 225 207 195 182 158 207 280 185 245 250 295 170 195 220 300 280 181 220 225 200 288 190 300 210
Hometown / High School / Last School Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Davie, Fla. / South Plantation Forestville, Md./ Forestville MA / Fork Union Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove Area Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Baltimore, Md. / Peddie / Milford Academy Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Township Laureldale, Pa. / Muhlenberg Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Germantown, Md. / Northwest / Naval Academy Prep Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks South / Maine Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Huntington, N.Y. / Elwood-John Glenn / ASA College Palmerton, Pa. / Palmerton Area Hanover, Pa. / South Western Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Philadelphia, Pa. / Geo. Washington / Pierce College Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway / Fork Union MA Scotch Plains, N.J. / Scotch Plains-Fanwood Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Washington, D.C. / St. John’s Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian / Boston College Lindenwold, N.J. / Lindenwold / Pierce College Farmingdale, N.J. / Howell / Milford Academy Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Brookfield, Wis. / Brookfield Central Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon / Milford Academy Willingboro, N.J. / Willingboro Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond / Hofstra Belleville, N.J. / Belleville / Fork Union MA Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s / Milford Academy Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville / The Gunnery Barnesville, Pa. / Marian Catholic Hatfield, Pa. / North Penn Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs / Fork Union
59 7d 96 58 97 36 90 83 92 25d 70 61 74 34 12 47 62 49 43d 17 37 21 24 35 1 40 45 73 72 18 50 22 59d 11 25
Jaimen Newman*.........OL Kevin Newsome ..........QB Bret Niederreither ........DL Ari Nwobi......................DL Wanemi Omuso............TE Gary Onuekwusi* .........LB Bryan Osei ....................DL Chris Parthemore* .......TE Shahid Paulhill** ..........DL Brett Pierce ..................WR Jacob Quinn..................OL Will Rathbone...............OL Evan Regas* .................OL Spencer Reid ................RB Connor Reilly................QB Anthony Robey*...........DB Scott Roorda.................OL Damiere Shaw ..............DB Dion Shaw....................WR Darryl Shine .................WR Brandon Shippen..........DB Abdul Smith*................DB Ahkeem Smith** ..........LB Nate D. Smith ...............LB Nate L. Smith................DB Drew Stefanelli .............FB Dan Van Norton............TE Martin Wallace**.........OL Hershey Walton............DL James Whitfield ...........WR Jeff Whittingham* ........OL Avery Williams ............ATH Desmond Williams........LB John Youboty*..............DL Tavon Young.................DB
* Letters earned
So. R‐Jr. Fr. R‐Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. Jr. R‐Fr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. #Sr. Fr. Jr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. Fr.
6‐4 6‐2 6‐3 6‐3 6‐2 6‐1 6‐2 6‐4 6‐3 5‐8 6‐5 6‐5 6‐4 5‐10 6‐2 5‐10 6‐3 5‐11 6‐1 5‐10 5‐11 6‐0 6‐0 6‐0 6‐1 5‐11 6‐0 6‐6 6‐4 6‐1 6‐2 5‐10 6‐0 6‐4 5‐10
290 231 265 270 255 235 225 240 288 165 275 275 306 205 200 180 302 170 185 165 175 205 215 230 183 225 240 300 290 190 305 198 203 250 159
Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Chesapeake, Va. / Hargrave MA / Penn State Etters, Pa. / Red Land Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Baltimore, Md. / Paul Laurence Dunbar Abington, Pa. / Abington New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Philadelphia, Pa. / Northeast Catholic / Fork Union Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Villanova, Pa. / Harriton Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland / Milford Academy Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley / Valley Forge MA Orlando, Fla. / Jones / Fullerton College Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman / Rutgers Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park / Fork Union Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Rockville, Md. / Good Counsel Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga New York, N.Y. / Beacon School / Northeastern Reading, Pa. / Reading / Fork Union Ft. Myers, Fla. / North Ft. Myers / Hargrave MA Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Upper Marlboro, Md. / DeMatha Catholic Houston, Texas / Klein / Marshall Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
d = duplicate jersey number
# = 5th year senior
Preaseason Numerical Roster 58 59 59d 60 61 62 65 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 92 93 94 95 95d 96 97 98 99
Ari Nwobi ...................DL Jaimen Newman*.......OL Desmond Williams .....LB Joe Cenatiempo .........OL Will Rathbone ............OL Scott Roorda...............OL Adam Metz.................OL Brendan McGowan ....OL Jacob Quinn................OL Eric Lofton ..................OL Hershey Walton .........DL Martin Wallace**.......OL Evan Regas* ...............OL Elijah Grant ................OL Raymond Korang........OL Sean Boyle**..............OL Kyle Friend .................OL John Christopher .......WR Antonio Belt ..............WR Chris Parthemore* .....TE Malcolm Eugene*......WR Nathan Hairston ........WR Deon Miller** ...........WR Ryan Alderman** ......WR Samuel Benjamin.......WR Bryan Osei ..................DL Shahbaz Ahmed .........DL Shahid Paulhill**........DL Kamal Johnson** .......DL Kadeem Custis***......DE Matt Ioannidis ............DL Tyler Mayes ..............P/PK Bret Niederreither......DL Wanemi Omuso .........TE Alex Jackson** ...........TE Levi Brown** .............DT
R‐Fr. So. R‐Fr. So. R‐Fr. Jr. So. Fr. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. Jr. So. Fr. #Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr.
6‐3 6‐4 6‐0 6‐7 6‐5 6‐3 6‐5 6‐4 6‐5 6‐5 6‐4 6‐6 6‐4 6‐6 6‐8 6‐5 6‐2 5‐10 6‐0 6‐4 6‐4 6‐0 6‐5 5‐9 6‐0 6‐2 6‐3 6‐3 6‐4 6‐4 6‐4 6‐2 6‐3 6‐2 6‐4 6‐2
270 290 203 285 275 302 300 288 275 280 290 300 306 335 300 300 300 180 170 240 205 176 210 170 195 225 220 288 295 295 245 225 265 255 250 300
Coaching Staff
Pronunciation Guide Coaches Steve Addazio . . . . . . . . . . . .a‐DAZZ‐ee‐oh Frank Piraino . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..puh‐RHINO
Players Oalniyi Adewole . . . . . . . .Knee Add‐a‐wall Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . .SHA‐bazz Ah‐med Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . . . .Sen‐ah‐Tempo Daquan Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIE‐qwahn Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COY‐your Kadeem Custis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kuh‐DEEM Romond Deloatch . .Ruh‐MOND Da‐lohtch Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . .Duh‐VOOR‐check Justin Gildea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GILL‐day
Tyron Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TIE‐rahn Matt Ioannidis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I‐an‐NYE‐dis Kamal Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kuh‐MALL Zamel Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ZAH‐mel Bret Niederreither . . . . . . . . . . .NEED‐er‐rider Ari Nwobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WOE‐bee Wanemi Omuso .WAY‐nem‐me OH‐moo‐so Gary Onuekwusi . . . . . . .AH‐nuh‐KOO‐see Bryan Osei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oh‐say Shahid Paulhill . . . . . . . .sha‐HEED paul‐hill Evan Regas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REE‐gus Scott Roorda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ROAR‐dah John Youboty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .you‐boat‐ee Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TAY‐von
Steve Addazio, Head Coach Kevin Rogers, Assoc. Head Coach / QB Chuck Heater, Defensive Coord. / DB Ryan Day, Offensive Coordinator / WR Ben Albert, Outside Linebackers Sean Cronin, Defensive Line Tyree Foreman, RB / Recruiting Coord. Justin Frye, Offensive Line Frank Leonard, Tight Ends Sean McGowan, ILB / Sp. Teams Coord. Francis Brown, Grad. Asst.— Defense James Mangiero, Grad. Asst.— Offense Britt Reid, Grad. Asst.— Offense Chris Trifone, Grad. Asst.— Defense
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Hometown Roster Pennsylvania (38) . . . . . . . . . . . .Hometown / High School Olaniyi Adewole . . . . .Drexel Hill, Pa. / Upper Darby Ryan Alderman . .Downingt7own, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Wyatt Benson .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Cody Booth . . . . . . . . . . . .Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Ikeem Boyd . . . . . . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Matt Brookhart .Spring Grove, Pa. / Spring Grove Area Levi Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Vaughn Carraway . . . . . . .Laureldale, Pa. / Muhlenberg Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . .Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Brandon Chudnoff Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Daquan Cooper . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Kadeem Custis . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Neumann-Goretti Michael Doty . . . . . .Chalfont, Pa. / Central Bucks South Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Matt Falcone . . . . . . . . . . . . .Palmerton, Pa. / Palmerton Michael Felton . . . . . . . . .Hanover, Pa. / South Western Jalen Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg,, Pa. / Harrisburg Kyle Friend . . . . . . . . . .Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Justin Gildea . . .Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg Area Clinton Granger . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Zach Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Tyler Mayes . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Brendan McGowan . .Barnesville, Pa. / Marion Catholic Brandon McManus . . . . . . . . .Hatfield, Pa. / North Penn Adam Metz . . .Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Bret Niederreither . . . . . . . . . . . . .Etters, Pa. / Red Land Bryan Osei . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Abington, Pa. / Abington Chris Parthemore . . .New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Shahid Paulhill . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Northeast Catholic Spencer Reid . . . . . . . . . . . .Villanova, Pa. / Harriton Anthony Robey . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Damiere Shaw . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Dion Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley Brandon Shippen . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Ahkeem Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Nate L. Smith . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Dan Van Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Hershey Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reading, Pa. / Reading New Jersey (23) Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Blaze Caponegro . . . . . . . . .Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Twp. Sean Daniels . . .Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Avery Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Elijah Grant . . . . . . . . .Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway Marcus Green . .Scotch-Plains, N.J. / Scotch Plains-Fanwood Tyron Harris . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Lindenwold Will Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Farmington, N.J. / Howell Khalif Herbin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Chris Hutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Matt Ioannidis . . . . . .Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Kamal Johnson . . . . . . . . .Willingboro, N.J. / WIllingboro Maurice Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Belleville, N.J. / Belleville Raymond Korang . .Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Eric Lofton . . . . . . . . .Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Stephaun Marshall . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Ari Nwobi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Liberty
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Wanemi Omuso Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Brett Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Evan Regas . . . . . . .Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Abdul Smith . . . . . . . . . . .Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman (Pa.) Nate D. Smith . . . . . .Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park Jeff Whittingham . . . . . .Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Maryland (12) Antonio Belt . . . . . . . . .Forestville, Md. / Forestville MA Samuel Benjamin . .Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Sean Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Matt Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Peddie Brian Burns . . . . . . . .Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Hassan Dixon . . . . . .Germantown, Md. / Northwest Nathan Hairston . . .Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Gary Onuekwusi . .Baltimore, Md. / Paul Laurence Dunbar Drew Stefanelli . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rockville, Md. / Good Counsel Avery Williams . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Desmond Williams . .Upper Marlboro, Md. / DeMatha Catholic Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . .Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac Florida (10) Robbie Anderson . . . . . . . .Davie, Fla. / South Plantation John Christopher . . . . .Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Jamie Gilmore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Montel Harris . . . . . .Jacksonville, Fla. / Trinity Christian Kenny Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Alex Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon Michael Kalaman . . . . . . .Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Will Rathbone . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Darryl Shine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orlando, Fla. / Jones James Whitfield . .Ft. Myers, Fla. / North Ft. Myers 6
Virginia (6) Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Romond Deloatch . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Deon Miller . . .Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs Jaimen Newman . . .Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Kevin Newsome . . .Chesapeake, Va. / Hargrave MA Connor Reilly . . . . . . . . .Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson New York (5) Malcolm Eugene Huntington, N.Y. / Elwood-John Glenn Zamel Johnson . . . .Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond Chad McCloskey . . . . . . .Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville Scott Roorda . . . .Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland Martin Wallace . . . .New York, N.Y. / Beacon School Connecticut (1) Tyler Matakevich . . . . . . .Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s Delaware (1) Jacob Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s District of Columbia (1) C.J. Hammond . . . . . . . . . .Washington, D.C. / St. John’s Texas (1) John Yobouty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, Texas / Klein Wisconsin (1) Nick Holland . . . . . .Brookfield, Wis. / Brookfield Central
