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RB Bernard Pierce
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Pierce Named OwlSports.com Athlete of the Month for October
11.3.09 | Football, Pierce4Heisman
Owls Host Miami on Thursday Night
PHILADELPHIA –Temple freshman RB Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) has been named the OwlSports.com Athlete of the Month for October.
During the month, Pierce led the Owl football team to five wins while recording four 100-plus yardage rushing performances. He racked up 849 yards and 10 touchdowns on 131 carries last month alone while becoming Temple's all-time rushing freshman in yardage and touchdowns scored.
Additionally, Pierce thrice earned national ESPN Helmet Stickers, College Football Performance Awards, and MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He is also a candidate for the AT&T National Player of the Week, voted on by fans.
In eight games, Pierce leads all Owls and all MAC players with 1,033 yards and 11 touchdowns on 164 carries. Pierce ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing, averaging 129.13 yards per game. He is also the No. 1 freshman rusher in the country.
Temple (6-2, 4-0 MAC) hosts Miami [Ohio] (1-8, 1-4) on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
During the month, Pierce led the Owl football team to five wins while recording four 100-plus yardage rushing performances. He racked up 849 yards and 10 touchdowns on 131 carries last month alone while becoming Temple's all-time rushing freshman in yardage and touchdowns scored.
Additionally, Pierce thrice earned national ESPN Helmet Stickers, College Football Performance Awards, and MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors. He is also a candidate for the AT&T National Player of the Week, voted on by fans.
In eight games, Pierce leads all Owls and all MAC players with 1,033 yards and 11 touchdowns on 164 carries. Pierce ranks No. 3 nationally in rushing, averaging 129.13 yards per game. He is also the No. 1 freshman rusher in the country.
Temple (6-2, 4-0 MAC) hosts Miami [Ohio] (1-8, 1-4) on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Lincoln Financial Field.
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