2013 Season Outlook
2013 SEASON OUTLOOK
Pete Hennessy
2013 Season Outlook The Temple Owls are anxious to take the field for the 2013 season. After posting back‐ to‐back BIG EAST wins for a 2‐0 start in league play for the first time in school history, Tem‐ ple opens the season at perennial power‐ house Notre Dame on August 31 before a national television audience on NBC. Change seems to be the only constant for Temple football. The Owls, who finished the 2012 season at 4‐7 overall and 2‐5 in their re‐ turn to BIG EAST Conference play, welcome a new head coach this season, their third in four years. Head coach Matt Rhule is no stranger to Temple. The former Owls’ assistant coach for six seasons returned to take the reins after eight months in the NFL coaching ranks. He is disciplined, determined, and vested. He is truly Temple Made. His staff is young and en‐ ergetic. While Temple football will be adjusting to a new coaching staff, the Owls have also shifted in conference affiliation. Temple is now a part of the newly created American Athletic Conference for all sports, a first in school history. But the Temple Owls pride themselves on overcoming adversity. In 2012, Temple 44
rewrote eight school records in its 63‐ 32 win at Army. TU finished sixth na‐ tionally in punting (40.76) behind senior Brandon McManus, the all‐ time Temple scoring leader. Taking the field this fall are 68 returning student‐ath‐ letes, including 45 let‐ terwinners and 14 starters. Joining the Owls are seven mid‐ year transfers, the freshman class, and members of the Local 215 (walk‐on) program. In February, Temple signed 23 student‐ath‐ letes to National Letters of Intent. Geographi‐ cally, all 23 signees came from within TU’s recruiting footprint. All but four live within 200 miles (or less) of cam‐ pus. Ten student‐
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athletes list their hometown in Penn‐ sylvania and 10 hail from New Jer‐ sey. Ten of the 19 high school signees attended the Temple Football Camp (53%). Seven of the signees— Dion Dawkins, Paul Layton, Ji‐ haad Pret‐ low, John Rizzo, Averee Robin‐ s o n , Adrian Sulli‐
Jalen Fitzpatrick van, and Kiser Terry— en‐ rolled in classes in January and partici‐ pated in spring drills.
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OFFENSE The Temple offense returns eight players to starting positions among the 27 lettermen. Under the direction of first‐year offensive co‐ ordinator Marcus Satterfield, TU will utilize a pro spread system. Expected to direct the offense is junior Connor Reilly, who moved up the depth chart in the spring. Reilly, Temple’s only male two‐ sport athlete (he also plays baseball), saw ac‐ tion in all 11 games last fall as the holder on special teams. His impressive performance in the spring and his adjustment to the new of‐ fense make him the one to beat for the start‐ ing nod. Two‐year starter Chris Coyer moved to halfback during spring drills (see below). The Owls’ other returning starter is Clin‐ ton “Juice” Granger. In two starts last fall, Granger was 31‐of‐55 for 370 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown on 42 car‐ ries. Additionally, Satter‐ field will guide soph‐ omore Chad McCloskey, red‐ shirt freshman Thomas Rumer, and freshman P.J. Walker. McCloskey and Rumer have not seen game action yet. In his first season, coach Allen Mogridge will develop a youthful offensive line. Re‐ turning four starters, seniors Sean Boyle, Evan Regas, Scott Ro‐ orda, and Jeff Whit‐ tingham will lead the pack. Returning for a sixth season (med‐ ical redshirt), Boyle started the first seven games at cen‐ ter before suffer‐ ing an injury. Sopho‐ more Kyle Friend fin‐ ished out the
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season, starting the last four games with 11 appearances overall. Sophomore Jacob Quinn is expected to provide depth. At left tackle, senior Cody Booth took over duties during spring drills after three sea‐ sons at tight end. Booth started all 11 games last fall, finishing second in receiving overall (and top tight end) with 137 yards and four touchdowns on 17 receptions. Junior Adam Metz is expected to provide support. Senior Scott Roorda will be the veteran up front, leading the Owls at left guard. Seeing action in 11 contests a year ago, he started the last four games. Redshirt freshman Brendan McGowan will battle for the position. At right guard, true freshman Dion Dawkins and sophomore Will Rathbone will compete for a starting role. Expected to take over at right tackle is sophomore Zach Hooks, filling the vacancy left by graduating All‐BIG EAST honoree Martin Wal‐ lace. He started all 11 games as a redshirt freshman last fall. Sophomore Ray‐ mond Korang will vie for playing time. Other lineman e x ‐
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pected to compete are sen‐ ior Jeff Whitting‐ ham, a starter in all 11 games in 2012; senior Evan Regas, who played in all 11 games last season, mostly on special teams; sophomore Eric Lofton, who saw action in every game last fall, mostly on special teams; and jun‐ ior Elijah Grant. Returning to the sidelines after two sea‐ sons in the front office is tight ends coach Ed Foley. Seniors Alex Jackson and Chris Parthe‐ more are expected to compete for the start‐
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ing nod. Jackson saw action in each game with four starts. He had nine receptions for 99 yards. Parthemore saw limited action in three contests. Adding depth are junior Wanemi Omuso and sophomore Romond Deloatch. Senior Chris Coyer, the Offensive MVP of the 2011 New Mexico Bowl, moved from quarterback into a hybrid halfback/tight end slot. In nine starts, Coyer went 84‐of‐164 for 946 yards and eight touchdowns while rush‐ ing for 444 yards and two touchdowns last fall. Seventh‐year running backs coach Tyree Foreman has the biggest shoes to fill, replacing All‐Ameri‐ can Montel Harris and BIG EAST Specialist of the Year Matt Brown. The Owls will rely on the speed of junior K e n n y Harper and sopho‐ m o r e J a m i e Gilmore. Last fall, Harper had 65 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. He was third in receiving with 13 re‐ ceptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. In seven g a m e s , Gilmore had 94 yards on 20 carries as a true freshman. Also competing for time will be soph‐ omore Hassan Dixon and redshirt freshman Avery Williams. True fresh‐ man John Rizzo is ex‐
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pected to see action at fullback. First‐year wide receivers coach Terry Smith has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Seniors Deon Miller and Ryan Alderman, and junior Jalen Fitzpatrick are expected to as‐ sume starting roles. After 11 games, Fitzpatrick was the Owls’ top receiver with 30 catches for 363 yards and two touchdowns last fall. Miller had seven re‐ ceptions for 101 yards, while Alderman had five catches for 51 yards. Several Owls will be lining up for playing time— junior Zack Bambary, sophomore Samuel Benjamin, sophomore John Christo‐ pher, redshirt freshman Nathan Hairston, sophomore Khalif Herbin, junior Brett Pierce, and redshirt freshman James Whitfield.
DEFENSE The Temple de‐ fense needs to re‐ load, losing four starters, including All‐BIG EAST honoree John Youboty. Under the guidance of first‐year defensive coordina‐ tor Phil Snow, the Owls re‐ turn 18 letterwin‐ ners, in‐ cluding six starters. First‐ year line coach Brandon Noble has to fill both end positions, vacated by graduating team captain Marcus Green and Youboty. Senior Sean Daniels, who played in 11 games with one start last season, re‐ turns. Junior Jaimen New‐ man, who played six games at right guard last fall, switches to defense for the first time since high school. Competing for starting nods
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will be sophomores Brandon Chudnoff and Avery Ellis who both saw action last fall. Pro‐ viding depth are sophomore Shabaz Ahmed, redshirt freshman Bryan Osei, freshman Kiser Terry, and senior Dan Van Norton. At nose tackle, senior Levi Brown is expected to continue in his starting role. The two‐year starter saw action in all 11 games, racking up 27 tackles, 3.5 TFL, and two fum‐ ble recov‐ eries.
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Sophomore Matt Ioanni‐ dis is expected to com‐ pete for playing time. At tackle, senior Kamal Johnson, sen‐ ior Shahid Paulhill, sophomore Hershey Walton, and true freshman Averee Robinson will battle for the starting nod. Linebacking coach Mike Siravo returns to Temple after six years. His unit re‐ turns all three starters. Freshman All‐American and BIG EAST Rookie of the Year Tyler Matakevich returns for his second season in the Cherry and White. The ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year played in all 11 games, starting eight games last fall. One of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role for the Owls, Matakevich became the first freshman in school history to record 100 tackles. He led the Temple defense in his inaugural campaign with 101 tackles, including 67 solo stops, three TFL, three break‐ups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. Redshirt freshman Haason Reddick and junior Marc Tyson will provide depth.
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Returning Offensive Participants — 26 Quarterback (2): , Juice Granger (8/2), Connor Reilly (14/0). Running back (2): Jamie Gilmore (7/0), Kenny Harper (24/3). Halfback (1): Chris Coyer (22/13) Offensive Line (11): Cody Booth (29/15), Sean Boyle (32/8), Joe Cenatiempo (4/0), Kyle Friend (11/9), Zach Hooks (11/11), Raymond Korang (1/0), Eric Lofton (11/0), Jacob Quinn (1/0), Evan Regas (25/0), Scott Roorda (16/4), Jeff Whitting‐ ham (18/11). Tight End (4): Romond Deloatch (8/2), Alex Jack‐ son (30/5), Wanemi Omuso (12/0), Chris Parthe‐ more (19/0). Wide Receiver (6): Ryan Alderman (36/2), Samuel Benjamin (8/0), John Christopher (11/4), Jalen Fitzpatrick (22/4), Khalif Herbin (8/0), Deon Miller (32/16). Lost Offensive Participants— 8 Quarterback (1): Kevin Newsome (2/0). Running back (3): Matt Brown (46/13), Montel Harris (10/9), Spencer Reid (4/0). Offensive Line (1): Martin Wallace (36/26). Tight End (0). Wide Receiver (3): Robbie Anderson (6/0), C.J. Hammond (21/8), Darryl Shine (3/0). Returning Defensive Participants— 23 Defensive Line (10): Shahbaz Ahmed (6/0), Levi Brown (34/20), Brandon Chudnoff (10/1), Sean Daniels (27/1), Avery Ellis (8/0), Matt Ioannidis (6/0), Kamal Johnson (27/5), Jaimen Newman (12/2), Shahid Paulhill (32/19), Hershey Walton (11/3). Linebacker (5): Wyatt Benson (31/3), Blaze Caponegro (23/15), Rob Dvoracek (11/0), Tyler Matakevich (11/8), Nate D. Smith (11/10). Secondary (8): Brian Burns (4/0), Michael Felton (9/0), Chris Hutton (20/2), Zamel Johnson (35/18), Anthony Robey (20/16), Brandon Ship‐ pen (3/0), Abdul Smith (14/2), Tavon Young (10/2). Lost Defensive Participants— 9 Defensive Line (2): Marcus Green (40/11), John Youboty (24/18). Linebacker (3): Olaniyi Adewole (23/4), Gary Onuekwusi (28/0), Ahkeem Smith (41/1). Secondary (4): Vaughn Carraway (43/10), Daquan Cooper (19/0), Justin Gildea (47/31), Maurice Jones (46/12). Returning Specialists— 0 Lost Specialists— 1 Kicker (1): Brandon McManus (48). Punter (1): Brandon McManus (48). Returning Starters— 15 Offense (8 positions): LT Zach Hooks, LG Jeff Whittingham, C Sean Boyle/Kyle Friend, RG Kyle Friend/Scott Roorda, HB Chris Coyer, QB Juice Granger, WR Jalen Fitzpatrick/FB Kenny Harper, WR John Christopher. Defense (7 positions): NT Levi Brown, LB Tyler Matakevich, DE Shahid Paulhill (32/19), LB Nate D. Smith, LB Blaze Caponegro, CB Anthony Robey, CB Zamel Johnson. Starters Lost— 7 Offense (3): WR C.J. Hammond, RB Montel Har‐ ris, RT Martin Wallace. Defense (4): FS Vaughn Carraway, SS Justin Gildea, DE Marcus Green, DE John Youboty.
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Sophomore Nate D. Smith controls the middle. In 11 games last fall, he finished sec‐ ond in tackling with 75 tackles, including 51 solo stops, a team‐best 6.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two break‐ups, a fum‐ ble recovery, and a hurry. Senior Wyatt Ben‐ son, who played fullback last year, will challenge for playing time. Two‐year starter and senior Blaze Caponegro rounds out the returning starters at linebacker. He had 30 tackles and two sacks last fall. Sophomore Rob Dvoracek and red‐ shirt freshman Michael Kalaman will provide depth. The cornerbacks, under the guidance of Francis Brown, are stacked with experience. Senior Zamel Johnson and junior Anthony Robey are expected to resume their starting roles. In nine starts last fall, Johnson racked up 23 tackles and four break‐ups. Robey, who started all 11 contests, had 41 tackles and a team‐best six break‐ups. Adding depth will be sophomore Tavon Young who saw action in 10 games as a true freshman. Looking for playing time will be sopho‐ more Ikeem Boyd, sophomore Will Hayes, and sophomore Brandon Shippen. Brown will have his hands full filling the roles vacated by FS Vaughn Carraway and SS Justin Gildea. Leading the pack will be senior Abdul Smith and junior Chris Hutton. Smith played in eight games with two starts. Hutton played in all 11 games last year with two
starts. He finished with 19 tackles and an in‐ terception. Competing for action will be junior Brian Burns, sophomore Michael Felton, redshirt freshman Stephaun Marshall, freshman Ji‐ haad Pretlow, redshirt freshman Dion Shaw, and redshirt freshman Nate L. Smith.
SPECIAL TEAMS Matt Rhule will look to replace four‐year placekicker and punter Brandon McManus. New to the Owls this spring is transfer Paul Layton, who earned his degree from Al‐ bany and will complete his eligibility at Temple this fall. The two‐time first‐team All‐Northeast Conference honoree averaged 41.0 yards per punt in his career. Also competing at placekicker are soph‐ omore Tyler Mayes, redshirt freshman Colby Perry, and true freshman Jim Cooper, Jr., who earned All‐America honors in high school.
2013 SCHEDULE Temple opens the 2013 season at Notre Dame on August 31 at 3:30 p.m. on NBC. In their home opener, the Owls host con‐ ference newcomer Houston in American Ath‐ letic Conference play on Sept. 7 at Lincoln Financial Field. TU hosts Fordham (Sept. 14) and will enjoy a bye week before visiting Idaho (Sept. 28). Defending conference champion Louisville comes to Philadelphia on Oct. 5. The Owls will have a shortened‐game week of preparation before heading to Cincinnati on Friday, Oct. 11 for a nationally televised game on ESPN/ESPN2. Temple returns home to Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 19 to host Army in its annual Homecoming game. The Owls hit the road for back‐to‐back games, heading to Southern Methodist on Oct. 26 and regional rival Rutgers on Nov. 2. Following a second bye week, Temple closes out the slate with home games against UCF (Nov. 16) and Connecticut (Nov. 23) and its season finale at Memphis (Nov. 30).
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Preseason Depth Chart Offense (Pro Spread)
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Defense (4‐3)
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Preseason Alphabetical Roster Numerical Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11d 12 13 14 14d 15 16 17 19 19d 20 21 22 23 24 25 25d 26 26d 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 51 52 53 54 56 56d 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
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Name.........................Pos. Sean Daniels***.........DL Anthony Robey**......DB Clinton Granger* .......QB Ryan Alderman*** ...WR Jalen Fitzpatrick**.....WR Blaze Caponegro** ....LB John Christopher*.....WR Tyler Matakevich*......LB Levi Brown***............DL Chris Coyer**.............HB Zamel Johnson*** ....DB P.J. Walker..................QB Connor Reilly*............QB Nate L. Smith..............DB Jarred Alwan...............LB Thomas Rumer ..........QB Paul Layton..................P Artrel Foster ...............DB Brandon Shippen .......DB Todd Jeter ..................DB Chad McCloskey ........QB Kenneth Harper** .....RB Abdul Smith** ...........DB Avery Williams ...........RB Zaire Williams.............RB Jihaad Pretlow............DB Tavon Young* ............DB Brett Pierce................WR Jamie Gilmore* ..........RB Ikeem Boyd ................DB Khalif Herbin*............WR Chris Hutton**...........DB Stephaun Marshall.....DB Buddy Brown..............LB Michael Felton*..........LB Will Hayes...................DB Haason Reddick..........LB Jahad Thomas ............DB Nate D. Smith* ..........LB Nick Visco..................PK/P Jim Cooper, Jr. ..........PK/P Marc Tyson.................FB John Rizzo ...................LB Rob Dvoracek* ...........LB Hassan Dixon.............WR Wyatt Benson*** ......FB Dan Van Norton .........DL Jullian Taylor...............DL Brian Burns.................DB Jeff Whittingham** ...OL Brandon Chudnoff* ...DL Avery Ellis*..................LB Leon Johnson .............OL Zach Hooks*...............OL Sharif Finch .................LB Matt Barone...............OL Michael Kalaman........LB Shane Rafter...............OL Jaimen Newman**....OL Joe Cenatiempo .........OL Will Rathbone ............OL Scott Roorda*.............OL Pete White .................OL
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Ht. Wt. 6‐3 230 5‐10 190 6‐3 220 5‐9 175 5‐11 180 6‐1 225 5‐10 185 6‐1 230 6‐2 300 6‐3 250 6‐0 175 6‐1 200 6‐3 215 6‐1 185 6‐1 230 6‐3 212 6‐1 215 6‐0 170 5‐11 185 6‐0 169 6‐2 200 6‐0 225 6‐0 205 5‐10 200 5‐11 195 5‐11 190 5‐10 160 5‐8 170 5‐8 190 5‐10 177 5‐7 170 5‐10 185 5‐11 190 6‐3 215 6‐0 215 5‐9 182 6‐0 215 5‐10 170 6‐0 230 6‐2 195 6‐1 195 6‐0 230 6‐1 225 6‐2 230 5‐9 175 6‐0 235 6‐0 235 6‐5 240 6‐0 185 6‐2 305 6‐2 250 6‐2 235 6‐6 300 6‐6 300 6‐4 218 6‐2 295 6‐3 220 6‐5 305 6‐4 290 6‐9 313 6‐5 275 6‐3 300 6‐4 330
No. 91 4 14 80 56d 88 44 76 89 26d 78 30 9 48 6 97 60 7 51 38 10 1 66 84 43 42 52 31 56 5 16 79 26 3 75 85 20 32 27 54 28 95 98 19 93 53 11 57 82 77 15 71 29 8 95d 19d 68 65 86 59
Name .............................Pos. Shahbaz Ahmed* ...........DL Ryan Alderman***........WR Jarred Alwan ...................LB Zack Bambary ................WR Matt Barone ...................OL Samuel Benjamin*.........WR Wyatt Benson***...........FB Cody Booth***...............OL Cole Boozer.....................TE Ikeem Boyd.....................DB Sean Boyle*** ................OL Buddy Brown ..................LB Levi Brown***................DL Brian Burns .....................DB Blaze Caponegro**.........LB Brian Carter.....................DL Joe Cenatiempo..............OL John Christopher* .........WR Brandon Chudnoff*........DL Jim Cooper, Jr................PK/P Chris Coyer** .................HB Sean Daniels*** .............DL Dion Dawkins .................OL Romond Deloatch* ........TE Hassan Dixon .................WR Rob Dvoracek*................LB Avery Ellis*......................LB Michael Felton*..............LB Sharif Finch......................LB Jalen Fitzpatrick** .........WR Artrel Foster....................DB Kyle Friend* ....................OL Jamie Gilmore*...............RB Clinton Granger*............QB Elijah Grant ....................OL Nate Hairston.................WR Kenneth Harper**..........RB Will Hayes.......................DB Khalif Herbin* ................WR Zach Hooks* ...................OL Chris Hutton** ...............DB Matt Ioannidis* ..............DL Alex Jackson*** .............DE Todd Jeter.......................DB Kamal Johnson** ...........DL Leon Johnson..................OL Zamel Johnson *** ........DB Michael Kalaman............LB Tyler Karpinski................WR Raymond Korang............OL Paul Layton ......................P Eric Lofton*.....................OL Stephaun Marshall.........DB Tyler Matakevich* ..........LB Tyler Mayes...................P/PK Chad McCloskey.............QB Brendan McGowan........OL Adam Metz .....................OL Deon Miller*** .............WR Jaimen Newman** ........OL
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Elig. So. #Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. So. Sr. #Sr. Fr. So. $Sr. Fr. #Sr. Jr. #Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. #Sr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. #Sr. Jr. R‐Fr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. #Sr. Fr. #Sr. Fr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. So. R‐Fr. So. So. So. R‐Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
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Wt. 255 175 230 195 295 195 235 285 220 177 305 215 300 185 225 280 313 185 250 195 250 230 325 225 175 230 235 215 218 180 170 305 190 220 330 185 225 182 170 300 185 285 255 169 310 300 175 220 165 315 215 300 190 230 215 200 300 295 210 290
Hometown / High School / Last School Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Cherry Hill, N.J. / Camden Catholic Easton, Pa. / Easton McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Hunt Valley, Md. / Loyola Blakefield Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Williamstown, N.J. / Williamstown Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Township Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Linwood, N.J. / Mainland Regional Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Rahway, N.J. / Rahway / Hargrave Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Germantown, Md. / Northwest / Naval Academy Prep Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Hanover, Pa. / South Western Henrico, Va. / Henrico Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Meadville, Pa. / Meadville Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington / Pierce Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway / Fork Union Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Howell, N.J. / Howell / Milford Academy Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon / Milford Academy Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway Willingboro, N.J. / Willingboro Plainfield, N.J. / Bound Brook Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond / Hofstra Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim Township Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Burnt Hills, N.Y. / Ballston Lake / Albany 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 Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs / Fork Union Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca
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Bret Niederreither..........DL Wanemi Omuso* ...........TE Bryan Osei.......................DL Chris Parthemore* .........TE Shahid Paulhill*** ..........DL Colby Perry....................PK/P Brett Pierce ....................WR Jihaad Pretlow................DB Jacob Quinn ....................OL Shane Rafter ...................OL Will Rathbone.................OL Haason Reddick ..............LB Semaj Reed.....................OL Evan Regas**..................OL Connor Reilly* ................QB John Rizzo........................LB Anthony Robey** ..........DB Averee Robinson ............DL Scott Roorda*.................OL Thomas Rumer...............QB Dion Shaw ......................WR Brandon Shippen............DB Abdul Smith**................DB Nate D. Smith* ...............LB Nate L. Smith ..................DB Adrian Sullivan................OL Jullian Taylor ...................DL Kiser Terry ......................DL Jahad Thomas.................DB Marc Tyson .....................FB Dan Van Norton..............DL Nick Visco......................PK/P P.J. Walker ......................QB Hershey Walton*............DL Pete White......................OL James Whitfield .............WR Jeff Whittingham**........OL Avery Williams................RB Zaire Williams .................RB Tavon Young*.................DB
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d = duplicate jersey number
6‐3 6‐2 6‐2 6‐4 6‐3 6‐2 5‐8 5‐11 6‐5 6‐5 6‐5 6‐0 6‐7 6‐4 6‐3 6‐1 5‐10 6‐1 6‐3 6‐3 6‐1 5‐11 6‐0 6‐0 6‐1 6‐5 6‐5 6‐3 5‐10 6‐0 6‐0 6‐2 6‐1 6‐4 6‐4 6‐1 6‐2 5‐10 5‐11 5‐10
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Etters, Pa. / Red Land Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Abington, Pa. / Abington New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Phila., Pa. / Northeast Catholic / Fork Union Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville Area Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Elizabeth, N.J. / Blair Academy Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s Moorestown, N.J. / Moorestown Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Camden, N.J. / Haddon Heights Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson Johnstown, Pa. / Richland Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Harrisburg, Pa. / Susquehanna Twp. / Milford Acad.. Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland / Milford Acad. Chester Springs, Pa. / Malvern Prep Chester, Pa. / Ridley / Valley Forge Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman / Rutgers Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park / Fork Union Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Babylon, N.Y. / Babylon / Worchester Academy Glenside, Pa. / Williamstown (N.J.) Feasterville, Pa. / Neshaminy / Milford Academy Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Monroe, N.J. / Monroe / Appalachian State Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Churchville, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Reading, Pa. / Reading / Fork Union Upper Marlboro, Md. / St. John’s / Maryland Ft. Myers, Fla. / Ft. Myers / Hargrave Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
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$ = 6th year (medical) senior
Coaching Staff Matt Rhule .......................................................Head Coach Ed Foley............................................................Assistant Head Coach / Tight Ends Marcus Satterfield...........................................Offensive Coordinator Phil Snow..........................................................Defensive Coordinator Francis Brown ..................................................Defensive Backs Tyree Foreman ................................................Running Backs Allen Mogridge ................................................Offensive Line Brandon Noble.................................................Defensive Line Mike Siravo ......................................................Linebackers Terry Smith.......................................................Wide Receivers Shawn Bryson ..................................................Graduate Assistant— Offense Colin Clancy......................................................Graduate Assistant— Defense Evan Cooper.....................................................Graduate Assistant— Defense Adam DiMichele ..............................................Graduate Assistant— Offense Matt Falcone, Eric Fargo, Damiere Shaw.......Student Assistant Coaches Team Captains .................................................Ryan Alderman, Levi Brown, ...................................................................Kyle Friend, Tyler Matakevich
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Adam Metz.................OL Dion Dawkins ............OL Semaj Reed.................OL Brendan McGowan....OL Adrian Sullivan ...........OL Jacob Quinn................OL Eric Lofton* ................OL Hershey Walton* .......DL Averee Robinson........DL Evan Regas** .............OL Elijah Grant ................OL Cody Booth*** ..........OL Raymond Korang .......OL Sean Boyle***............OL Kyle Friend*................OL Zack Bambary............WR Dion Shaw..................WR Tyler Karpinski ...........WR Chris Parthemore*.....TE Romond Deloatch* ....TE Nate Hairston ............WR Deon Miller*** .........WR James Whitfield.........WR Samuel Benjamin* ....WR Cole Boozer ................TE Bryan Osei ..................DL Shahbaz Ahmed* .......DL Shahid Paulhill***......DL Kamal Johnson**.......DL Kiser Terry ..................DL Matt Ioannidis*..........DL Tyler Mayes ..............P/PK Bret Niederreither......DL Wanemi Omuso* .......TE Brian Carter ................DL Alex Jackson*** .........DE Colby Perry ...............PK/P
Jr. 6‐5 295 #ITBEGINS Fr. 6‐5 325 Fr. 6‐7 285 R‐Fr. 6‐4 300 Fr. 6‐5 270 So. 6‐5 295 So. 6‐5 300 So. 6‐4 300 Fr. 6‐1 285 #Sr. 6‐4 320 Jr. 6‐6 330 #Sr. 6‐5 285 R‐Fr. 6‐8 315 $Sr. 6‐5 305 So. 6‐2 305 R‐Fr. 5‐11 195 R‐Fr. 6‐1 200 Fr. 5‐11 165 #Sr. 6‐4 250 So. 6‐4 225 R‐Fr. 6‐0 185 Sr. 6‐5 210 R‐Fr. 6‐1 190 So. 6‐0 195 Fr. 6‐5 220 R‐Fr. 6‐2 250 Fr. 6‐3 255 #Sr. 6‐3 285 #Sr. 6‐4 310 Fr. 6‐3 250 So. 6‐4 285 So. 6‐2 215 R‐Fr. 6‐3 285 Jr. 6‐2 255 Fr. 6‐3 280 #Sr. 6‐4 255 R‐Fr. 6‐2 180
Pronunciation Guide Coaches Matt Rhule .............................................Rule Allen Mogridge ..........................MOE‐gridge Mike Siravo ...............................sih‐RAH‐voh Players Shahbaz Ahmed................SHA‐bazz Ah‐med Joe Cenatiempo.....................Sen‐ah‐Tempo Chris Coyer.....................................COY‐your Romond Deloatch ......Ruh‐MOND Da‐lohtch Rob Dvoracek ....................Duh‐VOOR‐check Khalif Herbin...............................KUH‐leaf Urbin Matt Ioannidis.................................I‐an‐NYE‐dis Kamal Johnson ..............................kuh‐MALL Zamel Johnson ................................ZAH‐mel Bret Niederreither........................NEED‐er‐rider Wanemi Omuso ....WAY‐nem‐me OH‐moo‐so Bryan Osei..........................................Oh‐say Jihadd Pretlow.................JUH‐hod PRET‐low Evan Regas .......................................REE‐gus Scott Roorda .................................ROAR‐dah Tavon Young..........................................TAY‐von
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Hometown Roster Maryland (9) Samuel Benjamin . .Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Cole Boozer . . . . . .Hunt Valley, Md. / Loyola Blakefield Sean Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Brian Burns . . . . . . . .Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Hassan Dixon . . . . . .Germantown, Md. / Northwest Nathan Hairston . . .Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Pete White . . .Upper Marlboro, Md. / St. John’s College HS Avery Williams . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . .Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
Florida (7) John Christopher . . . . .Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Jamie Gilmore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Kenny Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Alex Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon Michael Kalaman . . . . . . .Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Will Rathbone . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz James Whitfield . . . . . . . . .Ft. Myers, Fla. / Ft. Myers Pennsylvania (37) . . . . . . . . . . . .Hometown / High School Ryan Alderman . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Matt Barone . . . . . . . . . . . . .McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour Wyatt Benson .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Cody Booth . . . . . . . . . . . .Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Ikeem Boyd . . . . . . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Levi Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Brian Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . .Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Brandon Chudnoff Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Michael Felton . . . . . . . . .Hanover, Pa. / South Western Jalen Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Artrel Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meadville, Pa. / Meadville Kyle Friend . . . . . . . . . .Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Clinton Granger . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Zach Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Tyler Karpinski . . . . . . . .Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim Twp. Tyler Mayes . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Brendan McGowan . .Barnesville, Pa. / Marian Catholic 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 Semaj Reed . . . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School John Rizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johnstown, Pa. / Richland Anthony Robey . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Averee Robinson . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Susquehanna Twp. Damiere Shaw . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Dion Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley Brandon Shippen . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Nate L. Smith . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Jullian Taylor . . . . . . .Glenside, Pa. / Williamstown (N.J.)
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Kiser Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feasterville, Pa. / Neshaminy Dan Van Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Nick Visco . . . . . . . .Churchville, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Hershey Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reading, Pa. / Reading
New Jersey (27) Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Jarred Alwan . . . . . . .Cherry Hill, N.J. / Camden Catholic Buddy Brown . . . . . .Williamstown, N.J. / Williamstown Blaze Caponegro . . . . . . . . .Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Twp. Jim Cooper, Jr. . . . . . .Linwood, N.J. / Mainland Regional Sean Daniels . . .Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Dion Dawkins . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rahway, N.J. / Rahway Avery Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Elijah Grant . . . . . . . . .Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway Will Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howell, 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 Raymond Korang . .Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Eric Lofton . . . . . . . . .Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Stephaun Marshall . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Wanemi Omuso Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Brett Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Jihaad Pretlow . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth, N.J. / Blair Academy Shane Rafter . . . . . . . .Moorestown, N.J. / Moorestown 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 P.J. Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Jeff Whittingham . . . . . .Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Zaire Williams . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek
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Virginia (6) Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Romond Deloatch . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Sharif Finch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henrico, Va. / Henrico Deon Miller . . .Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs Jaimen Newman . . .Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Connor Reilly . . . . . . . . .Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson
New York (5) Zamel Johnson . . . .Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond Paul Layton . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnt Hills, N.Y. /Ballston Lake Chad McCloskey . . . . . . .Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville Scott Roorda . . . .Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland Adrian Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Babylon, N.Y. / Babylon
Connecticut (1) Tyler Matakevich . . . . . . .Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s
Delaware (1) Jacob Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s
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2013 Season Outlook The Temple Owls are anxious to take the field for the 2013 season. After posting back‐ to‐back BIG EAST wins for a 2‐0 start in league play for the first time in school history, Tem‐ ple opens the season at perennial power‐ house Notre Dame on August 31 before a national television audience on NBC. Change seems to be the only constant for Temple football. The Owls, who finished the 2012 season at 4‐7 overall and 2‐5 in their re‐ turn to BIG EAST Conference play, welcome a new head coach this season, their third in four years. Head coach Matt Rhule is no stranger to Temple. The former Owls’ assistant coach for six seasons returned to take the reins after eight months in the NFL coaching ranks. He is disciplined, determined, and vested. He is truly Temple Made. His staff is young and en‐ ergetic. While Temple football will be adjusting to a new coaching staff, the Owls have also shifted in conference affiliation. Temple is now a part of the newly created American Athletic Conference for all sports, a first in school history. But the Temple Owls pride themselves on overcoming adversity. In 2012, Temple 44
rewrote eight school records in its 63‐ 32 win at Army. TU finished sixth na‐ tionally in punting (40.76) behind senior Brandon McManus, the all‐ time Temple scoring leader. Taking the field this fall are 68 returning student‐ath‐ letes, including 45 let‐ terwinners and 14 starters. Joining the Owls are seven mid‐ year transfers, the freshman class, and members of the Local 215 (walk‐on) program. In February, Temple signed 23 student‐ath‐ letes to National Letters of Intent. Geographi‐ cally, all 23 signees came from within TU’s recruiting footprint. All but four live within 200 miles (or less) of cam‐ pus. Ten student‐
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athletes list their hometown in Penn‐ sylvania and 10 hail from New Jer‐ sey. Ten of the 19 high school signees attended the Temple Football Camp (53%). Seven of the signees— Dion Dawkins, Paul Layton, Ji‐ haad Pret‐ low, John Rizzo, Averee Robin‐ s o n , Adrian Sulli‐
Jalen Fitzpatrick van, and Kiser Terry— en‐ rolled in classes in January and partici‐ pated in spring drills.
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OFFENSE The Temple offense returns eight players to starting positions among the 27 lettermen. Under the direction of first‐year offensive co‐ ordinator Marcus Satterfield, TU will utilize a pro spread system. Expected to direct the offense is junior Connor Reilly, who moved up the depth chart in the spring. Reilly, Temple’s only male two‐ sport athlete (he also plays baseball), saw ac‐ tion in all 11 games last fall as the holder on special teams. His impressive performance in the spring and his adjustment to the new of‐ fense make him the one to beat for the start‐ ing nod. Two‐year starter Chris Coyer moved to halfback during spring drills (see below). The Owls’ other returning starter is Clin‐ ton “Juice” Granger. In two starts last fall, Granger was 31‐of‐55 for 370 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown on 42 car‐ ries. Additionally, Satter‐ field will guide soph‐ omore Chad McCloskey, red‐ shirt freshman Thomas Rumer, and freshman P.J. Walker. McCloskey and Rumer have not seen game action yet. In his first season, coach Allen Mogridge will develop a youthful offensive line. Re‐ turning four starters, seniors Sean Boyle, Evan Regas, Scott Ro‐ orda, and Jeff Whit‐ tingham will lead the pack. Returning for a sixth season (med‐ ical redshirt), Boyle started the first seven games at cen‐ ter before suffer‐ ing an injury. Sopho‐ more Kyle Friend fin‐ ished out the
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season, starting the last four games with 11 appearances overall. Sophomore Jacob Quinn is expected to provide depth. At left tackle, senior Cody Booth took over duties during spring drills after three sea‐ sons at tight end. Booth started all 11 games last fall, finishing second in receiving overall (and top tight end) with 137 yards and four touchdowns on 17 receptions. Junior Adam Metz is expected to provide support. Senior Scott Roorda will be the veteran up front, leading the Owls at left guard. Seeing action in 11 contests a year ago, he started the last four games. Redshirt freshman Brendan McGowan will battle for the position. At right guard, true freshman Dion Dawkins and sophomore Will Rathbone will compete for a starting role. Expected to take over at right tackle is sophomore Zach Hooks, filling the vacancy left by graduating All‐BIG EAST honoree Martin Wal‐ lace. He started all 11 games as a redshirt freshman last fall. Sophomore Ray‐ mond Korang will vie for playing time. Other lineman e x ‐
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pected to compete are sen‐ ior Jeff Whitting‐ ham, a starter in all 11 games in 2012; senior Evan Regas, who played in all 11 games last season, mostly on special teams; sophomore Eric Lofton, who saw action in every game last fall, mostly on special teams; and jun‐ ior Elijah Grant. Returning to the sidelines after two sea‐ sons in the front office is tight ends coach Ed Foley. Seniors Alex Jackson and Chris Parthe‐ more are expected to compete for the start‐
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ing nod. Jackson saw action in each game with four starts. He had nine receptions for 99 yards. Parthemore saw limited action in three contests. Adding depth are junior Wanemi Omuso and sophomore Romond Deloatch. Senior Chris Coyer, the Offensive MVP of the 2011 New Mexico Bowl, moved from quarterback into a hybrid halfback/tight end slot. In nine starts, Coyer went 84‐of‐164 for 946 yards and eight touchdowns while rush‐ ing for 444 yards and two touchdowns last fall. Seventh‐year running backs coach Tyree Foreman has the biggest shoes to fill, replacing All‐Ameri‐ can Montel Harris and BIG EAST Specialist of the Year Matt Brown. The Owls will rely on the speed of junior K e n n y Harper and sopho‐ m o r e J a m i e Gilmore. Last fall, Harper had 65 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries. He was third in receiving with 13 re‐ ceptions for 129 yards and a touchdown. In seven g a m e s , Gilmore had 94 yards on 20 carries as a true freshman. Also competing for time will be soph‐ omore Hassan Dixon and redshirt freshman Avery Williams. True fresh‐ man John Rizzo is ex‐
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pected to see action at fullback. First‐year wide receivers coach Terry Smith has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Seniors Deon Miller and Ryan Alderman, and junior Jalen Fitzpatrick are expected to as‐ sume starting roles. After 11 games, Fitzpatrick was the Owls’ top receiver with 30 catches for 363 yards and two touchdowns last fall. Miller had seven re‐ ceptions for 101 yards, while Alderman had five catches for 51 yards. Several Owls will be lining up for playing time— junior Zack Bambary, sophomore Samuel Benjamin, sophomore John Christo‐ pher, redshirt freshman Nathan Hairston, sophomore Khalif Herbin, junior Brett Pierce, and redshirt freshman James Whitfield.
DEFENSE The Temple de‐ fense needs to re‐ load, losing four starters, including All‐BIG EAST honoree John Youboty. Under the guidance of first‐year defensive coordina‐ tor Phil Snow, the Owls re‐ turn 18 letterwin‐ ners, in‐ cluding six starters. First‐ year line coach Brandon Noble has to fill both end positions, vacated by graduating team captain Marcus Green and Youboty. Senior Sean Daniels, who played in 11 games with one start last season, re‐ turns. Junior Jaimen New‐ man, who played six games at right guard last fall, switches to defense for the first time since high school. Competing for starting nods
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will be sophomores Brandon Chudnoff and Avery Ellis who both saw action last fall. Pro‐ viding depth are sophomore Shabaz Ahmed, redshirt freshman Bryan Osei, freshman Kiser Terry, and senior Dan Van Norton. At nose tackle, senior Levi Brown is expected to continue in his starting role. The two‐year starter saw action in all 11 games, racking up 27 tackles, 3.5 TFL, and two fum‐ ble recov‐ eries.
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Sophomore Matt Ioanni‐ dis is expected to com‐ pete for playing time. At tackle, senior Kamal Johnson, sen‐ ior Shahid Paulhill, sophomore Hershey Walton, and true freshman Averee Robinson will battle for the starting nod. Linebacking coach Mike Siravo returns to Temple after six years. His unit re‐ turns all three starters. Freshman All‐American and BIG EAST Rookie of the Year Tyler Matakevich returns for his second season in the Cherry and White. The ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year played in all 11 games, starting eight games last fall. One of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role for the Owls, Matakevich became the first freshman in school history to record 100 tackles. He led the Temple defense in his inaugural campaign with 101 tackles, including 67 solo stops, three TFL, three break‐ups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble. Redshirt freshman Haason Reddick and junior Marc Tyson will provide depth.
#ITBEGINS Player Breakdown Career games/starts in ( ). Includes starts at positions other than the one listed.
Returning Offensive Participants — 26 Quarterback (2): , Juice Granger (8/2), Connor Reilly (14/0). Running back (2): Jamie Gilmore (7/0), Kenny Harper (24/3). Halfback (1): Chris Coyer (22/13) Offensive Line (11): Cody Booth (29/15), Sean Boyle (32/8), Joe Cenatiempo (4/0), Kyle Friend (11/9), Zach Hooks (11/11), Raymond Korang (1/0), Eric Lofton (11/0), Jacob Quinn (1/0), Evan Regas (25/0), Scott Roorda (16/4), Jeff Whitting‐ ham (18/11). Tight End (4): Romond Deloatch (8/2), Alex Jack‐ son (30/5), Wanemi Omuso (12/0), Chris Parthe‐ more (19/0). Wide Receiver (6): Ryan Alderman (36/2), Samuel Benjamin (8/0), John Christopher (11/4), Jalen Fitzpatrick (22/4), Khalif Herbin (8/0), Deon Miller (32/16). Lost Offensive Participants— 8 Quarterback (1): Kevin Newsome (2/0). Running back (3): Matt Brown (46/13), Montel Harris (10/9), Spencer Reid (4/0). Offensive Line (1): Martin Wallace (36/26). Tight End (0). Wide Receiver (3): Robbie Anderson (6/0), C.J. Hammond (21/8), Darryl Shine (3/0). Returning Defensive Participants— 23 Defensive Line (10): Shahbaz Ahmed (6/0), Levi Brown (34/20), Brandon Chudnoff (10/1), Sean Daniels (27/1), Avery Ellis (8/0), Matt Ioannidis (6/0), Kamal Johnson (27/5), Jaimen Newman (12/2), Shahid Paulhill (32/19), Hershey Walton (11/3). Linebacker (5): Wyatt Benson (31/3), Blaze Caponegro (23/15), Rob Dvoracek (11/0), Tyler Matakevich (11/8), Nate D. Smith (11/10). Secondary (8): Brian Burns (4/0), Michael Felton (9/0), Chris Hutton (20/2), Zamel Johnson (35/18), Anthony Robey (20/16), Brandon Ship‐ pen (3/0), Abdul Smith (14/2), Tavon Young (10/2). Lost Defensive Participants— 9 Defensive Line (2): Marcus Green (40/11), John Youboty (24/18). Linebacker (3): Olaniyi Adewole (23/4), Gary Onuekwusi (28/0), Ahkeem Smith (41/1). Secondary (4): Vaughn Carraway (43/10), Daquan Cooper (19/0), Justin Gildea (47/31), Maurice Jones (46/12). Returning Specialists— 0 Lost Specialists— 1 Kicker (1): Brandon McManus (48). Punter (1): Brandon McManus (48). Returning Starters— 15 Offense (8 positions): LT Zach Hooks, LG Jeff Whittingham, C Sean Boyle/Kyle Friend, RG Kyle Friend/Scott Roorda, HB Chris Coyer, QB Juice Granger, WR Jalen Fitzpatrick/FB Kenny Harper, WR John Christopher. Defense (7 positions): NT Levi Brown, LB Tyler Matakevich, DE Shahid Paulhill (32/19), LB Nate D. Smith, LB Blaze Caponegro, CB Anthony Robey, CB Zamel Johnson. Starters Lost— 7 Offense (3): WR C.J. Hammond, RB Montel Har‐ ris, RT Martin Wallace. Defense (4): FS Vaughn Carraway, SS Justin Gildea, DE Marcus Green, DE John Youboty.
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Sophomore Nate D. Smith controls the middle. In 11 games last fall, he finished sec‐ ond in tackling with 75 tackles, including 51 solo stops, a team‐best 6.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, two break‐ups, a fum‐ ble recovery, and a hurry. Senior Wyatt Ben‐ son, who played fullback last year, will challenge for playing time. Two‐year starter and senior Blaze Caponegro rounds out the returning starters at linebacker. He had 30 tackles and two sacks last fall. Sophomore Rob Dvoracek and red‐ shirt freshman Michael Kalaman will provide depth. The cornerbacks, under the guidance of Francis Brown, are stacked with experience. Senior Zamel Johnson and junior Anthony Robey are expected to resume their starting roles. In nine starts last fall, Johnson racked up 23 tackles and four break‐ups. Robey, who started all 11 contests, had 41 tackles and a team‐best six break‐ups. Adding depth will be sophomore Tavon Young who saw action in 10 games as a true freshman. Looking for playing time will be sopho‐ more Ikeem Boyd, sophomore Will Hayes, and sophomore Brandon Shippen. Brown will have his hands full filling the roles vacated by FS Vaughn Carraway and SS Justin Gildea. Leading the pack will be senior Abdul Smith and junior Chris Hutton. Smith played in eight games with two starts. Hutton played in all 11 games last year with two
starts. He finished with 19 tackles and an in‐ terception. Competing for action will be junior Brian Burns, sophomore Michael Felton, redshirt freshman Stephaun Marshall, freshman Ji‐ haad Pretlow, redshirt freshman Dion Shaw, and redshirt freshman Nate L. Smith.
SPECIAL TEAMS Matt Rhule will look to replace four‐year placekicker and punter Brandon McManus. New to the Owls this spring is transfer Paul Layton, who earned his degree from Al‐ bany and will complete his eligibility at Temple this fall. The two‐time first‐team All‐Northeast Conference honoree averaged 41.0 yards per punt in his career. Also competing at placekicker are soph‐ omore Tyler Mayes, redshirt freshman Colby Perry, and true freshman Jim Cooper, Jr., who earned All‐America honors in high school.
2013 SCHEDULE Temple opens the 2013 season at Notre Dame on August 31 at 3:30 p.m. on NBC. In their home opener, the Owls host con‐ ference newcomer Houston in American Ath‐ letic Conference play on Sept. 7 at Lincoln Financial Field. TU hosts Fordham (Sept. 14) and will enjoy a bye week before visiting Idaho (Sept. 28). Defending conference champion Louisville comes to Philadelphia on Oct. 5. The Owls will have a shortened‐game week of preparation before heading to Cincinnati on Friday, Oct. 11 for a nationally televised game on ESPN/ESPN2. Temple returns home to Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 19 to host Army in its annual Homecoming game. The Owls hit the road for back‐to‐back games, heading to Southern Methodist on Oct. 26 and regional rival Rutgers on Nov. 2. Following a second bye week, Temple closes out the slate with home games against UCF (Nov. 16) and Connecticut (Nov. 23) and its season finale at Memphis (Nov. 30).
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Preseason Depth Chart Offense (Pro Spread)
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Preseason Alphabetical Roster Numerical Roster No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11d 12 13 14 14d 15 16 17 19 19d 20 21 22 23 24 25 25d 26 26d 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 44 45 46 48 50 51 52 53 54 56 56d 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
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Name.........................Pos. Sean Daniels***.........DL Anthony Robey**......DB Clinton Granger* .......QB Ryan Alderman*** ...WR Jalen Fitzpatrick**.....WR Blaze Caponegro** ....LB John Christopher*.....WR Tyler Matakevich*......LB Levi Brown***............DL Chris Coyer**.............HB Zamel Johnson*** ....DB P.J. Walker..................QB Connor Reilly*............QB Nate L. Smith..............DB Jarred Alwan...............LB Thomas Rumer ..........QB Paul Layton..................P Artrel Foster ...............DB Brandon Shippen .......DB Todd Jeter ..................DB Chad McCloskey ........QB Kenneth Harper** .....RB Abdul Smith** ...........DB Avery Williams ...........RB Zaire Williams.............RB Jihaad Pretlow............DB Tavon Young* ............DB Brett Pierce................WR Jamie Gilmore* ..........RB Ikeem Boyd ................DB Khalif Herbin*............WR Chris Hutton**...........DB Stephaun Marshall.....DB Buddy Brown..............LB Michael Felton*..........LB Will Hayes...................DB Haason Reddick..........LB Jahad Thomas ............DB Nate D. Smith* ..........LB Nick Visco..................PK/P Jim Cooper, Jr. ..........PK/P Marc Tyson.................FB John Rizzo ...................LB Rob Dvoracek* ...........LB Hassan Dixon.............WR Wyatt Benson*** ......FB Dan Van Norton .........DL Jullian Taylor...............DL Brian Burns.................DB Jeff Whittingham** ...OL Brandon Chudnoff* ...DL Avery Ellis*..................LB Leon Johnson .............OL Zach Hooks*...............OL Sharif Finch .................LB Matt Barone...............OL Michael Kalaman........LB Shane Rafter...............OL Jaimen Newman**....OL Joe Cenatiempo .........OL Will Rathbone ............OL Scott Roorda*.............OL Pete White .................OL
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Ht. Wt. 6‐3 230 5‐10 190 6‐3 220 5‐9 175 5‐11 180 6‐1 225 5‐10 185 6‐1 230 6‐2 300 6‐3 250 6‐0 175 6‐1 200 6‐3 215 6‐1 185 6‐1 230 6‐3 212 6‐1 215 6‐0 170 5‐11 185 6‐0 169 6‐2 200 6‐0 225 6‐0 205 5‐10 200 5‐11 195 5‐11 190 5‐10 160 5‐8 170 5‐8 190 5‐10 177 5‐7 170 5‐10 185 5‐11 190 6‐3 215 6‐0 215 5‐9 182 6‐0 215 5‐10 170 6‐0 230 6‐2 195 6‐1 195 6‐0 230 6‐1 225 6‐2 230 5‐9 175 6‐0 235 6‐0 235 6‐5 240 6‐0 185 6‐2 305 6‐2 250 6‐2 235 6‐6 300 6‐6 300 6‐4 218 6‐2 295 6‐3 220 6‐5 305 6‐4 290 6‐9 313 6‐5 275 6‐3 300 6‐4 330
No. 91 4 14 80 56d 88 44 76 89 26d 78 30 9 48 6 97 60 7 51 38 10 1 66 84 43 42 52 31 56 5 16 79 26 3 75 85 20 32 27 54 28 95 98 19 93 53 11 57 82 77 15 71 29 8 95d 19d 68 65 86 59
Name .............................Pos. Shahbaz Ahmed* ...........DL Ryan Alderman***........WR Jarred Alwan ...................LB Zack Bambary ................WR Matt Barone ...................OL Samuel Benjamin*.........WR Wyatt Benson***...........FB Cody Booth***...............OL Cole Boozer.....................TE Ikeem Boyd.....................DB Sean Boyle*** ................OL Buddy Brown ..................LB Levi Brown***................DL Brian Burns .....................DB Blaze Caponegro**.........LB Brian Carter.....................DL Joe Cenatiempo..............OL John Christopher* .........WR Brandon Chudnoff*........DL Jim Cooper, Jr................PK/P Chris Coyer** .................HB Sean Daniels*** .............DL Dion Dawkins .................OL Romond Deloatch* ........TE Hassan Dixon .................WR Rob Dvoracek*................LB Avery Ellis*......................LB Michael Felton*..............LB Sharif Finch......................LB Jalen Fitzpatrick** .........WR Artrel Foster....................DB Kyle Friend* ....................OL Jamie Gilmore*...............RB Clinton Granger*............QB Elijah Grant ....................OL Nate Hairston.................WR Kenneth Harper**..........RB Will Hayes.......................DB Khalif Herbin* ................WR Zach Hooks* ...................OL Chris Hutton** ...............DB Matt Ioannidis* ..............DL Alex Jackson*** .............DE Todd Jeter.......................DB Kamal Johnson** ...........DL Leon Johnson..................OL Zamel Johnson *** ........DB Michael Kalaman............LB Tyler Karpinski................WR Raymond Korang............OL Paul Layton ......................P Eric Lofton*.....................OL Stephaun Marshall.........DB Tyler Matakevich* ..........LB Tyler Mayes...................P/PK Chad McCloskey.............QB Brendan McGowan........OL Adam Metz .....................OL Deon Miller*** .............WR Jaimen Newman** ........OL
New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries.
Elig. So. #Sr. Fr. R‐Fr. Fr. So. Sr. #Sr. Fr. So. $Sr. Fr. #Sr. Jr. #Sr. Fr. Jr. So. So. Fr. #Sr. Sr. Fr. So. So. So. So. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. #Sr. Jr. R‐Fr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. So. #Sr. Fr. #Sr. Fr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. R‐Fr. #Sr. So. R‐Fr. So. So. So. R‐Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Ht. 6‐3 5‐9 6‐1 5‐11 6‐2 6‐0 6‐0 6‐5 6‐5 5‐10 6‐5 6‐3 6‐2 6‐0 6‐1 6‐3 6‐9 5‐10 6‐2 6‐1 6‐3 6‐3 6‐5 6‐4 5‐9 6‐2 6‐2 6‐0 6‐4 5‐11 6‐0 6‐2 5‐8 6‐3 6‐6 6‐0 6‐0 5‐9 5‐7 6‐6 5‐10 6‐4 6‐4 6‐0 6‐4 6‐6 6‐0 6‐3 5‐11 6‐8 6‐1 6‐5 5‐11 6‐1 6‐2 6‐2 6‐4 6‐5 6‐5 6‐4
Wt. 255 175 230 195 295 195 235 285 220 177 305 215 300 185 225 280 313 185 250 195 250 230 325 225 175 230 235 215 218 180 170 305 190 220 330 185 225 182 170 300 185 285 255 169 310 300 175 220 165 315 215 300 190 230 215 200 300 295 210 290
Hometown / High School / Last School Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Cherry Hill, N.J. / Camden Catholic Easton, Pa. / Easton McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Hunt Valley, Md. / Loyola Blakefield Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Williamstown, N.J. / Williamstown Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Township Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington Linwood, N.J. / Mainland Regional Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Rahway, N.J. / Rahway / Hargrave Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Germantown, Md. / Northwest / Naval Academy Prep Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Hanover, Pa. / South Western Henrico, Va. / Henrico Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Meadville, Pa. / Meadville Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Philadelphia, Pa. / George Washington / Pierce Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway / Fork Union Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Howell, N.J. / Howell / Milford Academy Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Ringoes, N.J. / Hunterdon Central Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon / Milford Academy Monroeville, Pa. / Gateway Willingboro, N.J. / Willingboro Plainfield, N.J. / Bound Brook Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond / Hofstra Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim Township Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Burnt Hills, N.Y. / Ballston Lake / Albany 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 Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs / Fork Union Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca
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96 97 90 83 92 99 25d 24 70 58 61 33 67 74 12 41 2 73 62 14d 81 17 21 35 13 69 46 94 34 39 45 37 11d 72 63 87 50 22 23 25
Bret Niederreither..........DL Wanemi Omuso* ...........TE Bryan Osei.......................DL Chris Parthemore* .........TE Shahid Paulhill*** ..........DL Colby Perry....................PK/P Brett Pierce ....................WR Jihaad Pretlow................DB Jacob Quinn ....................OL Shane Rafter ...................OL Will Rathbone.................OL Haason Reddick ..............LB Semaj Reed.....................OL Evan Regas**..................OL Connor Reilly* ................QB John Rizzo........................LB Anthony Robey** ..........DB Averee Robinson ............DL Scott Roorda*.................OL Thomas Rumer...............QB Dion Shaw ......................WR Brandon Shippen............DB Abdul Smith**................DB Nate D. Smith* ...............LB Nate L. Smith ..................DB Adrian Sullivan................OL Jullian Taylor ...................DL Kiser Terry ......................DL Jahad Thomas.................DB Marc Tyson .....................FB Dan Van Norton..............DL Nick Visco......................PK/P P.J. Walker ......................QB Hershey Walton*............DL Pete White......................OL James Whitfield .............WR Jeff Whittingham**........OL Avery Williams................RB Zaire Williams .................RB Tavon Young*.................DB
R‐Fr. Jr. R‐Fr. #Sr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. So. R‐Fr. Fr. #Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. #Sr. R‐Fr. R‐Fr. So. #Sr. So. R‐Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. #Sr. Fr. Fr. So. #Sr. R‐Fr. #Sr. R‐Fr. Fr. So.
d = duplicate jersey number
6‐3 6‐2 6‐2 6‐4 6‐3 6‐2 5‐8 5‐11 6‐5 6‐5 6‐5 6‐0 6‐7 6‐4 6‐3 6‐1 5‐10 6‐1 6‐3 6‐3 6‐1 5‐11 6‐0 6‐0 6‐1 6‐5 6‐5 6‐3 5‐10 6‐0 6‐0 6‐2 6‐1 6‐4 6‐4 6‐1 6‐2 5‐10 5‐11 5‐10
285 255 250 250 285 180 170 190 295 305 275 215 285 320 215 225 190 285 300 212 200 185 205 230 185 270 240 250 170 230 235 195 200 300 330 190 305 200 195 160
Etters, Pa. / Red Land Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Abington, Pa. / Abington New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Phila., Pa. / Northeast Catholic / Fork Union Coatesville, Pa. / Coatesville Area Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Elizabeth, N.J. / Blair Academy Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s Moorestown, N.J. / Moorestown Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Camden, N.J. / Haddon Heights Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Toms River, N.J. / Toms River North Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson Johnstown, Pa. / Richland Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Harrisburg, Pa. / Susquehanna Twp. / Milford Acad.. Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland / Milford Acad. Chester Springs, Pa. / Malvern Prep Chester, Pa. / Ridley / Valley Forge Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Trenton, N.J. / Perkioman / Rutgers Highland Park, N.J. / Highland Park / Fork Union Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Babylon, N.Y. / Babylon / Worchester Academy Glenside, Pa. / Williamstown (N.J.) Feasterville, Pa. / Neshaminy / Milford Academy Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Monroe, N.J. / Monroe / Appalachian State Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Churchville, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Reading, Pa. / Reading / Fork Union Upper Marlboro, Md. / St. John’s / Maryland Ft. Myers, Fla. / Ft. Myers / Hargrave Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
# = 5th year senior
$ = 6th year (medical) senior
Coaching Staff Matt Rhule .......................................................Head Coach Ed Foley............................................................Assistant Head Coach / Tight Ends Marcus Satterfield...........................................Offensive Coordinator Phil Snow..........................................................Defensive Coordinator Francis Brown ..................................................Defensive Backs Tyree Foreman ................................................Running Backs Allen Mogridge ................................................Offensive Line Brandon Noble.................................................Defensive Line Mike Siravo ......................................................Linebackers Terry Smith.......................................................Wide Receivers Shawn Bryson ..................................................Graduate Assistant— Offense Colin Clancy......................................................Graduate Assistant— Defense Evan Cooper.....................................................Graduate Assistant— Defense Adam DiMichele ..............................................Graduate Assistant— Offense Matt Falcone, Eric Fargo, Damiere Shaw.......Student Assistant Coaches Team Captains .................................................Ryan Alderman, Levi Brown, ...................................................................Kyle Friend, Tyler Matakevich
65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 95d 96 97 97d 98 99
Adam Metz.................OL Dion Dawkins ............OL Semaj Reed.................OL Brendan McGowan....OL Adrian Sullivan ...........OL Jacob Quinn................OL Eric Lofton* ................OL Hershey Walton* .......DL Averee Robinson........DL Evan Regas** .............OL Elijah Grant ................OL Cody Booth*** ..........OL Raymond Korang .......OL Sean Boyle***............OL Kyle Friend*................OL Zack Bambary............WR Dion Shaw..................WR Tyler Karpinski ...........WR Chris Parthemore*.....TE Romond Deloatch* ....TE Nate Hairston ............WR Deon Miller*** .........WR James Whitfield.........WR Samuel Benjamin* ....WR Cole Boozer ................TE Bryan Osei ..................DL Shahbaz Ahmed* .......DL Shahid Paulhill***......DL Kamal Johnson**.......DL Kiser Terry ..................DL Matt Ioannidis*..........DL Tyler Mayes ..............P/PK Bret Niederreither......DL Wanemi Omuso* .......TE Brian Carter ................DL Alex Jackson*** .........DE Colby Perry ...............PK/P
Jr. 6‐5 295 #ITBEGINS Fr. 6‐5 325 Fr. 6‐7 285 R‐Fr. 6‐4 300 Fr. 6‐5 270 So. 6‐5 295 So. 6‐5 300 So. 6‐4 300 Fr. 6‐1 285 #Sr. 6‐4 320 Jr. 6‐6 330 #Sr. 6‐5 285 R‐Fr. 6‐8 315 $Sr. 6‐5 305 So. 6‐2 305 R‐Fr. 5‐11 195 R‐Fr. 6‐1 200 Fr. 5‐11 165 #Sr. 6‐4 250 So. 6‐4 225 R‐Fr. 6‐0 185 Sr. 6‐5 210 R‐Fr. 6‐1 190 So. 6‐0 195 Fr. 6‐5 220 R‐Fr. 6‐2 250 Fr. 6‐3 255 #Sr. 6‐3 285 #Sr. 6‐4 310 Fr. 6‐3 250 So. 6‐4 285 So. 6‐2 215 R‐Fr. 6‐3 285 Jr. 6‐2 255 Fr. 6‐3 280 #Sr. 6‐4 255 R‐Fr. 6‐2 180
Pronunciation Guide Coaches Matt Rhule .............................................Rule Allen Mogridge ..........................MOE‐gridge Mike Siravo ...............................sih‐RAH‐voh Players Shahbaz Ahmed................SHA‐bazz Ah‐med Joe Cenatiempo.....................Sen‐ah‐Tempo Chris Coyer.....................................COY‐your Romond Deloatch ......Ruh‐MOND Da‐lohtch Rob Dvoracek ....................Duh‐VOOR‐check Khalif Herbin...............................KUH‐leaf Urbin Matt Ioannidis.................................I‐an‐NYE‐dis Kamal Johnson ..............................kuh‐MALL Zamel Johnson ................................ZAH‐mel Bret Niederreither........................NEED‐er‐rider Wanemi Omuso ....WAY‐nem‐me OH‐moo‐so Bryan Osei..........................................Oh‐say Jihadd Pretlow.................JUH‐hod PRET‐low Evan Regas .......................................REE‐gus Scott Roorda .................................ROAR‐dah Tavon Young..........................................TAY‐von
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Hometown Roster Maryland (9) Samuel Benjamin . .Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph Cole Boozer . . . . . .Hunt Valley, Md. / Loyola Blakefield Sean Boyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Towson, Md. / Calvert Hall Brian Burns . . . . . . . .Bowie, Md. / Riverdale Baptist Hassan Dixon . . . . . .Germantown, Md. / Northwest Nathan Hairston . . .Frederick, Md. / Gov. Thomas Johnson Pete White . . .Upper Marlboro, Md. / St. John’s College HS Avery Williams . . . . .Baltimore, Md. / Archbishop Curley Tavon Young . . . . . . . . . . .Oxon Hill, Md. / Potomac
Florida (7) John Christopher . . . . .Ormond Beach, Fla. / Seabreeze Jamie Gilmore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / North Marion Kenny Harper . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz Alex Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocala, Fla. / Dunnellon Michael Kalaman . . . . . . .Casselberry, Fla. / Trinity Prep Will Rathbone . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, Fla. / Buchholz James Whitfield . . . . . . . . .Ft. Myers, Fla. / Ft. Myers Pennsylvania (37) . . . . . . . . . . . .Hometown / High School Ryan Alderman . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Bishop Shanahan Matt Barone . . . . . . . . . . . . .McKees Rocks, Pa. / Montour Wyatt Benson .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School Cody Booth . . . . . . . . . . . .Millersville, Pa. / Penn Manor Ikeem Boyd . . . . . . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Levi Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty Brian Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Joe Cenatiempo . . . . . . . .Glen Mills, Pa. / Garnet Valley Brandon Chudnoff Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Rob Dvoracek . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fogelsville, Pa. / Parkland Michael Felton . . . . . . . . .Hanover, Pa. / South Western Jalen Fitzpatrick . . . . . . . . . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Harrisburg Artrel Foster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meadville, Pa. / Meadville Kyle Friend . . . . . . . . . .Carlisle, Pa. / Cumberland Valley Clinton Granger . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / George Wash. Zach Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aliquippa, Pa. / Aliquippa Tyler Karpinski . . . . . . . .Lancaster, Pa. / Manheim Twp. Tyler Mayes . . .Downingtown, Pa. / Downingtown East Brendan McGowan . .Barnesville, Pa. / Marian Catholic 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 Semaj Reed . . . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Haverford School John Rizzo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johnstown, Pa. / Richland Anthony Robey . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Averee Robinson . .Harrisburg, Pa. / Susquehanna Twp. Damiere Shaw . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Cardinal O’Hara Dion Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crum Lynne, Pa. / Ridley Brandon Shippen . . .Norristown, Pa. / Norristown Area Nate L. Smith . . . .Philadelphia, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Jullian Taylor . . . . . . .Glenside, Pa. / Williamstown (N.J.)
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Kiser Terry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feasterville, Pa. / Neshaminy Dan Van Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Berwyn, Pa. / Conestoga Nick Visco . . . . . . . .Churchville, Pa. / Archbishop Wood Hershey Walton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reading, Pa. / Reading
New Jersey (27) Shahbaz Ahmed . . . . . . . . . . . .Lindenwold, N.J. / Paul VI Jarred Alwan . . . . . . .Cherry Hill, N.J. / Camden Catholic Buddy Brown . . . . . .Williamstown, N.J. / Williamstown Blaze Caponegro . . . . . . . . .Allenwood, N.J. / Wall Twp. Jim Cooper, Jr. . . . . . .Linwood, N.J. / Mainland Regional Sean Daniels . . .Blackwood, N.J. / Highland Regional Dion Dawkins . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rahway, N.J. / Rahway Avery Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Elijah Grant . . . . . . . . .Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway Will Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Howell, 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 Raymond Korang . .Mount Holly, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Eric Lofton . . . . . . . . .Lumberton, N.J. / Rancocas Valley Stephaun Marshall . . . . . . . . .Montclair, N.J. / Montclair Wanemi Omuso Burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township Brett Pierce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI Jihaad Pretlow . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth, N.J. / Blair Academy Shane Rafter . . . . . . . .Moorestown, N.J. / Moorestown 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 P.J. Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elizabeth, N.J. / Elizabeth Jeff Whittingham . . . . . .Atlantic City, N.J. / Atlantic City Zaire Williams . . . . . . . . .Sicklerville, N.J. / Timber Creek
New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries.
Virginia (6) Chris Coyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oak Hill, Va. / Oakton Romond Deloatch . . . . . . . . . . .Hampton, Va. / Phoebus Sharif Finch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henrico, Va. / Henrico Deon Miller . . .Highland Springs, Va. / Highland Springs Jaimen Newman . . .Colonial Heights, Va. / Matoaca Connor Reilly . . . . . . . . .Fairfax, Va. / W.T. Woodson
New York (5) Zamel Johnson . . . .Staten Island, N.Y. / Port Richmond Paul Layton . . . . . . . . . . . .Burnt Hills, N.Y. /Ballston Lake Chad McCloskey . . . . . . .Gloversville, N.Y. / Gloversville Scott Roorda . . . .Westmoreland, N.Y. / Westmoreland Adrian Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Babylon, N.Y. / Babylon
Connecticut (1) Tyler Matakevich . . . . . . .Stratford, Conn. / St. Joseph’s
Delaware (1) Jacob Quinn . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilmington, Del. / St. Mark’s
#ITBEGINS
