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2010 Spring Outlook
3.20.10 | Football
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2010 Spring Outlook
After recording one of the greatest seasons in school history in 2009, the Temple Owls won't need much motivation to improve upon their efforts. The 2010 squad, under the guidance of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, returns 21 starters to 16 positions.
Following their 9-4 record, a 7-1 finish for the Mid-American Conference East co-championship, and a trip to the EagleBank Bowl against UCLA, the Owls are anxious to pick up where they left off last fall. They get their first chance on Saturday, March 20 when the 2010 team begins spring practice. The 15 sessions over the 34 days should help identify the team's needs before the freshmen join the ranks in August. The team's annual Cherry & White intra-squad scrimmage at Chodoff Field at the Edberg-Olson Football Complex is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17.
Taking the field this spring are 83 returning student-athletes, including 56 letterwinners and 16 starters. Joining the Owls are three members of the Local 215 (walk-on) program and six mid-year transfers.
In February, Temple signed 28 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Geographically, 27 signees came from within TU's recruiting footprint, of which 23 came from within three hours of the Temple campus. Nine student-athletes list their hometown in Pennsylvania and nine hail from New Jersey. Five signees hail from Southeastern Pennsylvania and eight from the Philadelphia metro area. Golden stated that he was going to pursue a MAC title with local talent, and he is holding true to that with signing numerous Pennsylvania and New Jersey players.
Twelve of the signees served as team captains (43%), while 18 of the 23 high school signees attended the Al Golden Football Camp (78%). Four of the signees—Aaron Hush, Zamel Johnson, Deon Miller, and Rod Streater— enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring drills. Additionally, two college transfers— Michael Doty (Maine) and Brandon Smith (Michigan) — have been added to the roster.
OFFENSE
The Temple offense returns 13 players to nine starting positions among the 31 lettermen. Under the direction of third-year offensive coordinator Matt Rhule, TU will continue to utilize a multiple offensive system designed to create a balanced running game and passing game.
Directing the offense are two experienced quarterbacks-- redshirt senior Vaughn Charlton and redshirt junior Chester Stewart.
A team captain in 2009, Charlton finished the season 107-of-213 for 1,390 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine starts. He is a tough, unselfish leader who has earned the confidence of the coaching staff.
As a redshirt sophomore, Stewart started four three games under center last fall. He went 26-of-65 for 514 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for two touchdowns.
In addition to the two starters, Rhule will guide redshirt junior Mike Gerardi and redshirt freshman Chris Coyer. Gerardi saw action in one contest last fall, while Coyer redshirted the season.
In his third season with the offensive line, coach Andrew Dees will guide an experienced troop. Named the team's offensive MVP in 2009, the o-line returns three All-MAC honorees.
On the left side, juniors Pat Boyle and Steve Caputo will compete at tackle, a spot vacated by senior All-MAC selection and four-year starter Devin Tyler. Boyle played in 10 games last fall, while Caputo started nine games at left guard. At guard, junior Wayne Tribue returns to the spot her shared with Caputo last season. Tribue played in all 13 games with five starts at left guard in 200. Redshirt freshman Evan Regas is expected to compete after a redshirt season.
At center, redshirt junior Jeremy Schonbrunner is expected to take the reigns this spring. He saw action in nine contests last fall. Redshirt junior John Palumbo, who replaced four-year starter Alex Derenthal, will compete to keep his start position. He started 12 games in 2009.
At right guard, sophomore Jeff Whittingham and senior Colin Madison will battle for the starting nod. A first-team All-MAC selection, Madison started all 13 games at the position in 2009. As a true freshman, Whittingham provided support, playing in four games.
For his senior season, first-team All-MAC honoree Darius Morris is expected to continue his role at right tackle. Redshirt freshman Cody Bohler hopes to see playing time after a redshirt season.
Others competing for time are junior Sean Boyle, senior Derek Dennis, redshirt freshman Darryl Pringle, redshirt freshman Scott Roorda, and sophomore Stephen Yuan.
In his third season with the Owl coaching staff, Ed Foley has veteran list of candidates to play at tight end. Redshirt junior Matt Balasavage, who started five games last fall, is expected to receive the starting nod. He will be challenged by redshirt junior Evan Rodriguez, who started seven games last season for Owls. Also competing for time will be redshirt freshman Matt Brookhart, junior Morkeith Brown, redshirt freshman Cody Booth, redshirt freshman Alex Jackson, redshirt freshman Chris Parthemore, redshirt senior Anthony Pekarski, redshirt sophomore Lawrence Turner, and redshirt sophomore Cameron Wise.
Coach Tyree Foreman returns a youthful, experienced backfield heading into 2010. Sophomore All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate Bernard Pierce anchors the speedy youngsters. He started nine contests during his freshman campaign, re-writing the school records for points in a season, touchdowns in a season, and 100-yard games by a freshman. Redshirt sophomore Ahkeem Smith, who played in six games as a true freshman, is expected to share action after redshirting last season. Sophomore Matt Brown, who split time between running back and wide receiver, is expected to provide support at both positions again. Redshirt junior Jared Williams, who played cornerback last fall, will add depth.
First-year coach Rob Spence has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Seniors Michael Campbell and Delano Green as well as redshirt junior Joe Jones are expected to return to their starting roles. Campbell led the Owls in receiving with 419 yards and three touchdowns on 27 receptions in 2009. Green had 129 receiving yards on eight catches in 13 games, while Jones, who moved to received mid-season last fall, led the team with 28 receptions. Freshman Deon Miller, redshirt freshman Ryan Alderman, and junior Rod Streater will vie for playing time during their first season in the Cherry and White.
Redshirt sophomore Deven Baker, redshirt freshman Matt Brookhart, senior Nyles Bynum, redshirt sophomore Vaughn Carraway, senior Dy'Onne Crudup, redshirt freshman Michael Doty, redshirt sophomore C.J. Hammond, senior Josh Hutchison, junior James Nixon, junior Anthony Parker-Boyd round out the list of returnees.
DEFENSE
The Temple defense returns eight players to seven starting positions and 23 letterwinners. Under the guidance of assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio, the Owls will be led by first-team All-MAC honorees Jaiquawn Jarrett, Elijah Joseph, Adrian Robinson, and Muhammad Wilkerson.
The strength of TU's defense begins with the defensive line. Under the guidance of former NFL coach Jethro Franklin, in his first season at Temple, the line has experience and depth. MAC Defensive Player of the Year Adrian Robinson returns to his starting role for his junior season. The left end led the Owls and the MAC with 13 sacks last season. Redshirt junior Morris Blueford will take over the other starting position. At tackle, junior Muhammad Wilkerson is expected to maintain his starting role. One of nine players to start every game, last fall he tallied 61 tackles, a team-best 10.5 TFL, and seven sacks. Adding depth will be sophomore Kadeem Custis, freshman Aaron Hush, and redshirt freshman Gary Onuekwusi.
Senior Elisha Joseph is groomed to take over the task at nose tackle, replacing four-time All-MAC honoree Andre Neblett. Redshirt freshman Levi Brown will back him up.
Also expected to see action are redshirt senior Jerry Barlow, redshirt freshman Kamal Johnson, redshirt senior Dave Nwasike, redshirt freshman Shahid Paulhill, redshirt freshman Geoffrey Prather, redshirt freshman Tyreek Spain, and redshirt freshman Dan Van Norton.
Taking over the linebacking corps this year is defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio. Strong in numbers, the linebackers also return tremendous game experience.
In the middle, sophomore Marcus Green returns to take over for three-year starter Alex Joseph after a stellar freshman campaign. He saw action in 10 contests as a true freshman. Senior Elijah Joseph will also compete for playing time. The first-team All-MAC honoree and two-year starter finished with 63 tackles, including 6.5 TFL.
On the outside, junior Tahir Whitehead and redshirt senior Jordan Martin are expected to move into starting roles. Whitehead saw action in every game, racking up 30 tackles, including 4.5 TFL. Martin played in all 13 games last fall and had 24 tackles and an interception. Also on the outside are senior Amara Kamara and junior Quinten White, Jr. A three-year starter, Kamara played both LB and DE last fall. Expected to compete for time will be redshirt freshman Mike Beatty, redshirt freshman Blaze Caponegro, redshirt junior Stephen Johnson, and redshirt freshman Zach Kane, and redshirt sophomore Brandon Smith.
The secondary, under the guidance of Paul Williams, is stacked with experience.
At strong safety redshirt junior Kevin Kroboth, who saw action in 11 games with nine starts as a sophomore, is expected to take the starting role vacated by All-MAC pick Dominique Harris. Sophomore Justin Gildea, who played in 12 games as a true freshman, will provide support.
At free safety, first-team All-MAC selection Jaiquawn Jarrett returns for his senior season. The three-year started finished second in team tackles with 76, including 46 solos. Redshirt junior Deonte Parker is expected to challenge for the starting nod.
At corner, senior Marquise Liverpool and sophomore Maurice Jones are expected to lead the pack. Junior Kee-ayre Griffin, who played on both sides of the ball last fall, and redshirt freshman Zamel Johnson will compete for starting roles. Providing depth to the defensive backs are sophomore Matt Falcone, senior Kwame Johnson, redshirt freshman Byron Parker, redshirt sophomore Brandon Smith, and redshirt sophomore Marlin Terrell.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Beginning this spring, specialists will look to first-year special teams coordinator Sean Desai for guidance.
Returning are kicker Brandon McManus and punter Jeff Wathne. A sophomore placekicker, McManus handled the Owls' field goals, extra points, and kickoffs as a true freshman in 2009. The only freshman to play in every game, McManus tied Pierce with most points scored in a single season (96) while tying the school record for PATs made and attempted with eight at Akron. Returning for his senior season, Wathne handled the punting duties, averaging 37.2 yards per punt. Adding depth is senior Malcolm Conway, who sat out last season after transferring from Syracuse, and freshman Erik Jacobs.
Redshirt junior Joe Jones and junior James Nixon return to their kickoff return duties. Nixon led the Owls with 497 return yards and two touchdowns while setting two school records last fall.
Senior Delano Green and Jones will return punts. Green led TU with 233 return yards and two touchdowns on 22 punts a year ago. He tied the school record twice for scoring a touchdown on a punt return.
2010 SCHEDULE
Temple enters its fourth season of MAC play with six home games and two nationally televised contests. Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games, beginning with the second annual Mayor's Cup with Villanova at Lincoln Financial Field on Labor Day weekend.
The Owls continue their three-game homestand with defending MAC champion Central Michigan (Sept. 11) in the conference opener for both teams. The home action continues with Connecticut (Sept. 18).
TU then hits the road for three consecutive games. In its first stop, Temple visits perennial powerhouse and intra-state rival Penn State (Sept. 25). The Owls then travel to Army (Oct. 2) and Northern Illinois (Oct. 9). Temple returns home to Lincoln Financial Field to host Bowling Green (Oct. 16). TU travels to Buffalo (Oct. 23) before hosting Akron (Oct. 30). Temple then takes to the road again, visiting Kent State (Nov. 6).
The Owls close out the regular season with a pair of Tuesday night clashes, both set for a national television audience on ESPN2. First, Temple hosts Ohio (Nov. 16) on Senior Night at 8 p.m. before travelling to Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 23 for a 7 p.m. clash. The 2010 MAC Championship game will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 3 on ESPN2.
OFF THE FIELD
In addition to taking classes and training for the season, the Temple Owls are enthusiastically involved with several community service projects through the year. Organized by Ryan McNamee, director of player development, the Owls have helped clean up recreation centers around the city and fed the homeless at area shelters. The Owls, who signed up a national record 630 potential donors during the first drive in 2008, will hold their third annual Bone Marrow Drive on April 14.
Temple will once again participate in the Southwest Airlines Ronald McDonald House Plane Pull (May 2), the Race for the Cure (May 9), and the Diamond Street Cleanup this spring.
Following the spring of 2009, the Temple football team received two recognitions for its community service efforts. In April, the Owls received the Athletic Department's inaugural T.E.A.M. [Temple's Exceptional Acts for Mankind] Award for community service at the Temple Breakfast of Champions ceremony. In July, the team was awarded the 2009 Robert P. Levy Community Service Award, presented by the Philadelphia Sports Congress.
Golden is also proud of his team's performance in the class room last fall. More than 30 players made the Athletic Director's List for achieving over a 3.0 grade-point average.
2010 Practice Calendar & Policies
2010 Spring Outlook
After recording one of the greatest seasons in school history in 2009, the Temple Owls won't need much motivation to improve upon their efforts. The 2010 squad, under the guidance of fifth-year head coach Al Golden, returns 21 starters to 16 positions.
Following their 9-4 record, a 7-1 finish for the Mid-American Conference East co-championship, and a trip to the EagleBank Bowl against UCLA, the Owls are anxious to pick up where they left off last fall. They get their first chance on Saturday, March 20 when the 2010 team begins spring practice. The 15 sessions over the 34 days should help identify the team's needs before the freshmen join the ranks in August. The team's annual Cherry & White intra-squad scrimmage at Chodoff Field at the Edberg-Olson Football Complex is set for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 17.
Taking the field this spring are 83 returning student-athletes, including 56 letterwinners and 16 starters. Joining the Owls are three members of the Local 215 (walk-on) program and six mid-year transfers.
In February, Temple signed 28 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent. Geographically, 27 signees came from within TU's recruiting footprint, of which 23 came from within three hours of the Temple campus. Nine student-athletes list their hometown in Pennsylvania and nine hail from New Jersey. Five signees hail from Southeastern Pennsylvania and eight from the Philadelphia metro area. Golden stated that he was going to pursue a MAC title with local talent, and he is holding true to that with signing numerous Pennsylvania and New Jersey players.
Twelve of the signees served as team captains (43%), while 18 of the 23 high school signees attended the Al Golden Football Camp (78%). Four of the signees—Aaron Hush, Zamel Johnson, Deon Miller, and Rod Streater— enrolled at Temple in January and will participate in spring drills. Additionally, two college transfers— Michael Doty (Maine) and Brandon Smith (Michigan) — have been added to the roster.
OFFENSE
The Temple offense returns 13 players to nine starting positions among the 31 lettermen. Under the direction of third-year offensive coordinator Matt Rhule, TU will continue to utilize a multiple offensive system designed to create a balanced running game and passing game.
Directing the offense are two experienced quarterbacks-- redshirt senior Vaughn Charlton and redshirt junior Chester Stewart.
A team captain in 2009, Charlton finished the season 107-of-213 for 1,390 yards and 10 touchdowns in nine starts. He is a tough, unselfish leader who has earned the confidence of the coaching staff.
As a redshirt sophomore, Stewart started four three games under center last fall. He went 26-of-65 for 514 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for two touchdowns.
In addition to the two starters, Rhule will guide redshirt junior Mike Gerardi and redshirt freshman Chris Coyer. Gerardi saw action in one contest last fall, while Coyer redshirted the season.
In his third season with the offensive line, coach Andrew Dees will guide an experienced troop. Named the team's offensive MVP in 2009, the o-line returns three All-MAC honorees.
On the left side, juniors Pat Boyle and Steve Caputo will compete at tackle, a spot vacated by senior All-MAC selection and four-year starter Devin Tyler. Boyle played in 10 games last fall, while Caputo started nine games at left guard. At guard, junior Wayne Tribue returns to the spot her shared with Caputo last season. Tribue played in all 13 games with five starts at left guard in 200. Redshirt freshman Evan Regas is expected to compete after a redshirt season.
At center, redshirt junior Jeremy Schonbrunner is expected to take the reigns this spring. He saw action in nine contests last fall. Redshirt junior John Palumbo, who replaced four-year starter Alex Derenthal, will compete to keep his start position. He started 12 games in 2009.
At right guard, sophomore Jeff Whittingham and senior Colin Madison will battle for the starting nod. A first-team All-MAC selection, Madison started all 13 games at the position in 2009. As a true freshman, Whittingham provided support, playing in four games.
For his senior season, first-team All-MAC honoree Darius Morris is expected to continue his role at right tackle. Redshirt freshman Cody Bohler hopes to see playing time after a redshirt season.
Others competing for time are junior Sean Boyle, senior Derek Dennis, redshirt freshman Darryl Pringle, redshirt freshman Scott Roorda, and sophomore Stephen Yuan.
In his third season with the Owl coaching staff, Ed Foley has veteran list of candidates to play at tight end. Redshirt junior Matt Balasavage, who started five games last fall, is expected to receive the starting nod. He will be challenged by redshirt junior Evan Rodriguez, who started seven games last season for Owls. Also competing for time will be redshirt freshman Matt Brookhart, junior Morkeith Brown, redshirt freshman Cody Booth, redshirt freshman Alex Jackson, redshirt freshman Chris Parthemore, redshirt senior Anthony Pekarski, redshirt sophomore Lawrence Turner, and redshirt sophomore Cameron Wise.
Coach Tyree Foreman returns a youthful, experienced backfield heading into 2010. Sophomore All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate Bernard Pierce anchors the speedy youngsters. He started nine contests during his freshman campaign, re-writing the school records for points in a season, touchdowns in a season, and 100-yard games by a freshman. Redshirt sophomore Ahkeem Smith, who played in six games as a true freshman, is expected to share action after redshirting last season. Sophomore Matt Brown, who split time between running back and wide receiver, is expected to provide support at both positions again. Redshirt junior Jared Williams, who played cornerback last fall, will add depth.
First-year coach Rob Spence has a plethora of talent in his arsenal. Seniors Michael Campbell and Delano Green as well as redshirt junior Joe Jones are expected to return to their starting roles. Campbell led the Owls in receiving with 419 yards and three touchdowns on 27 receptions in 2009. Green had 129 receiving yards on eight catches in 13 games, while Jones, who moved to received mid-season last fall, led the team with 28 receptions. Freshman Deon Miller, redshirt freshman Ryan Alderman, and junior Rod Streater will vie for playing time during their first season in the Cherry and White.
Redshirt sophomore Deven Baker, redshirt freshman Matt Brookhart, senior Nyles Bynum, redshirt sophomore Vaughn Carraway, senior Dy'Onne Crudup, redshirt freshman Michael Doty, redshirt sophomore C.J. Hammond, senior Josh Hutchison, junior James Nixon, junior Anthony Parker-Boyd round out the list of returnees.
DEFENSE
The Temple defense returns eight players to seven starting positions and 23 letterwinners. Under the guidance of assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio, the Owls will be led by first-team All-MAC honorees Jaiquawn Jarrett, Elijah Joseph, Adrian Robinson, and Muhammad Wilkerson.
The strength of TU's defense begins with the defensive line. Under the guidance of former NFL coach Jethro Franklin, in his first season at Temple, the line has experience and depth. MAC Defensive Player of the Year Adrian Robinson returns to his starting role for his junior season. The left end led the Owls and the MAC with 13 sacks last season. Redshirt junior Morris Blueford will take over the other starting position. At tackle, junior Muhammad Wilkerson is expected to maintain his starting role. One of nine players to start every game, last fall he tallied 61 tackles, a team-best 10.5 TFL, and seven sacks. Adding depth will be sophomore Kadeem Custis, freshman Aaron Hush, and redshirt freshman Gary Onuekwusi.
Senior Elisha Joseph is groomed to take over the task at nose tackle, replacing four-time All-MAC honoree Andre Neblett. Redshirt freshman Levi Brown will back him up.
Also expected to see action are redshirt senior Jerry Barlow, redshirt freshman Kamal Johnson, redshirt senior Dave Nwasike, redshirt freshman Shahid Paulhill, redshirt freshman Geoffrey Prather, redshirt freshman Tyreek Spain, and redshirt freshman Dan Van Norton.
Taking over the linebacking corps this year is defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio. Strong in numbers, the linebackers also return tremendous game experience.
In the middle, sophomore Marcus Green returns to take over for three-year starter Alex Joseph after a stellar freshman campaign. He saw action in 10 contests as a true freshman. Senior Elijah Joseph will also compete for playing time. The first-team All-MAC honoree and two-year starter finished with 63 tackles, including 6.5 TFL.
On the outside, junior Tahir Whitehead and redshirt senior Jordan Martin are expected to move into starting roles. Whitehead saw action in every game, racking up 30 tackles, including 4.5 TFL. Martin played in all 13 games last fall and had 24 tackles and an interception. Also on the outside are senior Amara Kamara and junior Quinten White, Jr. A three-year starter, Kamara played both LB and DE last fall. Expected to compete for time will be redshirt freshman Mike Beatty, redshirt freshman Blaze Caponegro, redshirt junior Stephen Johnson, and redshirt freshman Zach Kane, and redshirt sophomore Brandon Smith.
The secondary, under the guidance of Paul Williams, is stacked with experience.
At strong safety redshirt junior Kevin Kroboth, who saw action in 11 games with nine starts as a sophomore, is expected to take the starting role vacated by All-MAC pick Dominique Harris. Sophomore Justin Gildea, who played in 12 games as a true freshman, will provide support.
At free safety, first-team All-MAC selection Jaiquawn Jarrett returns for his senior season. The three-year started finished second in team tackles with 76, including 46 solos. Redshirt junior Deonte Parker is expected to challenge for the starting nod.
At corner, senior Marquise Liverpool and sophomore Maurice Jones are expected to lead the pack. Junior Kee-ayre Griffin, who played on both sides of the ball last fall, and redshirt freshman Zamel Johnson will compete for starting roles. Providing depth to the defensive backs are sophomore Matt Falcone, senior Kwame Johnson, redshirt freshman Byron Parker, redshirt sophomore Brandon Smith, and redshirt sophomore Marlin Terrell.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Beginning this spring, specialists will look to first-year special teams coordinator Sean Desai for guidance.
Returning are kicker Brandon McManus and punter Jeff Wathne. A sophomore placekicker, McManus handled the Owls' field goals, extra points, and kickoffs as a true freshman in 2009. The only freshman to play in every game, McManus tied Pierce with most points scored in a single season (96) while tying the school record for PATs made and attempted with eight at Akron. Returning for his senior season, Wathne handled the punting duties, averaging 37.2 yards per punt. Adding depth is senior Malcolm Conway, who sat out last season after transferring from Syracuse, and freshman Erik Jacobs.
Redshirt junior Joe Jones and junior James Nixon return to their kickoff return duties. Nixon led the Owls with 497 return yards and two touchdowns while setting two school records last fall.
Senior Delano Green and Jones will return punts. Green led TU with 233 return yards and two touchdowns on 22 punts a year ago. He tied the school record twice for scoring a touchdown on a punt return.
2010 SCHEDULE
Temple enters its fourth season of MAC play with six home games and two nationally televised contests. Temple opens the 2010 season with three consecutive home games, beginning with the second annual Mayor's Cup with Villanova at Lincoln Financial Field on Labor Day weekend.
The Owls continue their three-game homestand with defending MAC champion Central Michigan (Sept. 11) in the conference opener for both teams. The home action continues with Connecticut (Sept. 18).
TU then hits the road for three consecutive games. In its first stop, Temple visits perennial powerhouse and intra-state rival Penn State (Sept. 25). The Owls then travel to Army (Oct. 2) and Northern Illinois (Oct. 9). Temple returns home to Lincoln Financial Field to host Bowling Green (Oct. 16). TU travels to Buffalo (Oct. 23) before hosting Akron (Oct. 30). Temple then takes to the road again, visiting Kent State (Nov. 6).
The Owls close out the regular season with a pair of Tuesday night clashes, both set for a national television audience on ESPN2. First, Temple hosts Ohio (Nov. 16) on Senior Night at 8 p.m. before travelling to Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 23 for a 7 p.m. clash. The 2010 MAC Championship game will take place at Ford Field in Detroit on Friday, Dec. 3 on ESPN2.
OFF THE FIELD
In addition to taking classes and training for the season, the Temple Owls are enthusiastically involved with several community service projects through the year. Organized by Ryan McNamee, director of player development, the Owls have helped clean up recreation centers around the city and fed the homeless at area shelters. The Owls, who signed up a national record 630 potential donors during the first drive in 2008, will hold their third annual Bone Marrow Drive on April 14.
Temple will once again participate in the Southwest Airlines Ronald McDonald House Plane Pull (May 2), the Race for the Cure (May 9), and the Diamond Street Cleanup this spring.
Following the spring of 2009, the Temple football team received two recognitions for its community service efforts. In April, the Owls received the Athletic Department's inaugural T.E.A.M. [Temple's Exceptional Acts for Mankind] Award for community service at the Temple Breakfast of Champions ceremony. In July, the team was awarded the 2009 Robert P. Levy Community Service Award, presented by the Philadelphia Sports Congress.
Golden is also proud of his team's performance in the class room last fall. More than 30 players made the Athletic Director's List for achieving over a 3.0 grade-point average.
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