Temple University Athletics
Wyatt Benson
Temple Signee Benson to Play in France
3.4.10 | Football
Owl Recruit Named to Team Stars & Stripes
PHILADELPHIA – Temple football signee Wyatt Benson (Philadelphia, Pa.) has been selected to play for Team Stars & Stripes at the 2010 Global Bowl in France later this month.
The 6-0, 215-lb. fullback and linebacker from The Haverford School signed a National Letter of Intent with the Owls in February. He is one of 37 high school seniors from seven states that will participate in this international game.
Team Stars & Stripes will be coached by Jeff Scurran, the head coach of Santa Rita HS in Tucson, Ariz. The team will face a Belgian All-Star team (aged 19 and under) on Saturday, March 20, in Amiens, France, following a week of practices and cultural sightseeing in Paris and Normandy.
A team captain, Benson attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp. He is a two-time first-team All-Inter-Ac and two-time first-team All-Delco honoree as well as a 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer first-team Southeastern Pennsylvania linebacker and the 2009 Mainline Football Player of the Year. Benson finished his prep career with 663 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, and 210 tackles.
The 6-0, 215-lb. fullback and linebacker from The Haverford School signed a National Letter of Intent with the Owls in February. He is one of 37 high school seniors from seven states that will participate in this international game.
Team Stars & Stripes will be coached by Jeff Scurran, the head coach of Santa Rita HS in Tucson, Ariz. The team will face a Belgian All-Star team (aged 19 and under) on Saturday, March 20, in Amiens, France, following a week of practices and cultural sightseeing in Paris and Normandy.
A team captain, Benson attended the 2009 Al Golden Football Camp. He is a two-time first-team All-Inter-Ac and two-time first-team All-Delco honoree as well as a 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer first-team Southeastern Pennsylvania linebacker and the 2009 Mainline Football Player of the Year. Benson finished his prep career with 663 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, and 210 tackles.
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