Temple University Athletics
Temple Football Travels to Army
9.25.07 | Football
Sept. 25, 2007
Game Notes | Media Luncheon Audio-Coach Golden
THIS WEEK
Temple, under the direction of second-year head coach Al Golden, takes to the road for its last stop of a three-game road swing at Army. Kickoff is set for Noon on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y. The game will be televised nationally by ESPNU with Clay Matvick handling play-by-play duties and Larry Coker on color commentary.
The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WYSP 94.1 FM with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis. Live gametracker stats and audio streaming will be available on the Temple Athletics website at www.owlsports.com.
Under the guidance of first-year head coach Stan Brock, the Black Knights stand 1-3 after a 37-17 loss at Boston College last Saturday. Army is ranked 26th in the nation in pass defense, allowing just 179.75 yards per game).
Unlike Temple, Army sports s veteran roster. Only one freshman dots the depth chart.
In series action, Army leads Temple, 3-1. However, in the teams' last meeting on Sept.24, 1994, the Owls claimed a 23-20 win at Michie Stadium.
Army's roster has 13 players from Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia native OT Jude Cooke. Temple has eight New York players on its roster. Returning to their home state this week are RG Derek Dennis (Peekskill, N.Y.), RT Andre Douglas (New Rochelle, N.Y.), DT Grigory Frenk (Brooklyn, N.Y.), RE Junior Galette (Spring Valley, N.Y.), FS Jaiquawn Jarrett (Brooklyn, N.Y.), DB Jonathan Miller (New York, N.Y.), CB Jamal Schulters (Brooklyn, N.Y.), and injured RB Keien Williams (Eden, N.Y.).
TEMPLE-ARMY: THE SERIES
Saturday's game will mark the fifth meeting between the Owls and the Black Knights. While Army holds a 3-1 advantage, Temple claimed the win the last time the teams met. On Sept.24, 1994, the Owls captured a 23-20 win in West Point, N.Y.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Army: 1-3 Temple in games at Temple: 0-1 Temple in games at Army: 1-2 First meeting in series: 1943 at Michie Stadium; L, 51-0 Last meeting in series: 1994 at Michie Stadium; W, 23-20Year Site Results TU Coach Army Coach 1943 Michie Stadium L, 52-0 Ray Morrison Earl Blaik 1987 Michie Stadium L, 17-7 Bruce Arians Jim Young 1993 Veterans Stadium L, 56-21 Ron Dickerson Bob Sutton 1994 Michie Stadium W, 23-20 Ron Dickerson Bob Sutton
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Tom Quinn, 29-144, 1 TD (1943) Passing: Henry Burris, 21-39-218, 1 TD (1994) Receiving: Marc Baxter, 7-95, 0 TD (1994)Army
Rushing: Akili King, 14-163 (1993) Passing:  Rick Roper, 4-4-97, 0 TD (1993) Receiving:  Kevin Vaughn, 1-44, 0 TD (1993)
PLAYER CONNECTIONS
Temple freshman QB Chester Stewart (Hanover, Md.) and Army sophomore OT Joe Muldoon played high school ball together at DeMatha Catholic for coach Bill McGregor.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
In the teams' first meeting in 1943, Army was coached by the legendary Earl "Red" Blaik, who guided the Cadets to a 121-33-10 record from 1941-58. His 1944, 1945, and 1946 teams were national champions. Temple was coached by Ray Morrison.
In 1987, Jim Young coached Army to an ambush of Bruce Arians' Temple squad. The score was tied, 7-7, at halftime, and the Cadets opened the second half running. They finished with 75 rushes in 76 plays for the game. However, on their fourth play of the half, QB Otto Leone caught Temple over-playing the run. He faked a handoff and hit TE Mark Charette for a 64-yard touchdown pass. It would be the key play of the game as the Owls were not able to score aside from Tom Quinn's two-yard run in the first half. Quinn rushed for 144 yards on 29 carries. The teams combined for just 12 passing attempts on the afternoon.
Beginning with the 1999 season, Army changed its nickname from the Cadets to the Black Knights.
