Temple University Athletics
One of the Pierce billboards
Temple Launches Pierce4Heisman Campaign
7.15.10 | Football, Pierce4Heisman
Owl Football Kicks Off on Sept. 3 vs. Villanova
PHILADELPHIA – Temple Athletics has launched a “Hunt for the Heisman” campaign promoting sophomore running back Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) for the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Fans and media can follow Pierce's progress throughout the season on his own website-- www.Pierce4Heisman.com. The site contains video, news, feature stories, statistics, comparisons, and photos of Pierce through the years, courtesy of his mother, Tammy Pierce. Information is also available on Facebook under Pierce4Heisman.
In addition to the website, the Heisman campaign includes “Hunt for the Heisman” schedule magnets, billboards along Interstate 95 and other major thoroughfares, truck backings, and bus wraps as well as the splash page on the Athletics' website. Additional campaign items will be announced as the season progresses.
A 2010 preseason All-American and first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree, Pierce was named the team's inaugural newcomer of the year. A 2009 Freshman All-American, MAC Freshman of the Year, and first-team All-MAC selection, he set the freshman records for yards (1,361), touchdowns (16), and 100-yard rushing games (6). He also set the single-season records for TDs (16) and points scored (96). Pierce earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times during the season, the most in school history, as well as National Performer of the Week twice. He also earned Helmet Stickers from ESPN.com.
Pierce is Temple's first Heisman Trophy candidate since running back Paul Palmer (1983-86) finished second in the national voting to Miami's Vinny Testaverde in 1986. Pierce re-wrote all of Palmer's freshman records. Temple's career leader in rushing, Palmer finished his collegiate career with 4,895 yards for 39 touchdowns on 935 carries. He also holds the school record with 21 100-yard rushing games.
Temple's last All-American was DT Dan Klecko (1999-2002) who earned second-team honors from Associated Press in 2002.
Temple kicks off the 2010 football season in the second annual Mayor's Cup against Villanova at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.
Under fifth-year head coach Al Golden, the Owls return 56 lettermen, including 16 starters, from the 2009 squad that finished 9-4 overall and 7-1 in the Mid-American Conference en route to an appearance in the EagleBank Bowl.
Temple football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $90, as well as single-game tickets, and can be purchased by calling the Temple Ticket Office at 215-204-8499. Fans are encouraged to visit www.OwlsTix.com for full season ticket pricing information.
Fans and media can follow Pierce's progress throughout the season on his own website-- www.Pierce4Heisman.com. The site contains video, news, feature stories, statistics, comparisons, and photos of Pierce through the years, courtesy of his mother, Tammy Pierce. Information is also available on Facebook under Pierce4Heisman.
In addition to the website, the Heisman campaign includes “Hunt for the Heisman” schedule magnets, billboards along Interstate 95 and other major thoroughfares, truck backings, and bus wraps as well as the splash page on the Athletics' website. Additional campaign items will be announced as the season progresses.
A 2010 preseason All-American and first-team All-Mid-American Conference honoree, Pierce was named the team's inaugural newcomer of the year. A 2009 Freshman All-American, MAC Freshman of the Year, and first-team All-MAC selection, he set the freshman records for yards (1,361), touchdowns (16), and 100-yard rushing games (6). He also set the single-season records for TDs (16) and points scored (96). Pierce earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors three times during the season, the most in school history, as well as National Performer of the Week twice. He also earned Helmet Stickers from ESPN.com.
Pierce is Temple's first Heisman Trophy candidate since running back Paul Palmer (1983-86) finished second in the national voting to Miami's Vinny Testaverde in 1986. Pierce re-wrote all of Palmer's freshman records. Temple's career leader in rushing, Palmer finished his collegiate career with 4,895 yards for 39 touchdowns on 935 carries. He also holds the school record with 21 100-yard rushing games.
Temple's last All-American was DT Dan Klecko (1999-2002) who earned second-team honors from Associated Press in 2002.
Temple kicks off the 2010 football season in the second annual Mayor's Cup against Villanova at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m.
Under fifth-year head coach Al Golden, the Owls return 56 lettermen, including 16 starters, from the 2009 squad that finished 9-4 overall and 7-1 in the Mid-American Conference en route to an appearance in the EagleBank Bowl.
Temple football season tickets are on sale now for as low as $90, as well as single-game tickets, and can be purchased by calling the Temple Ticket Office at 215-204-8499. Fans are encouraged to visit www.OwlsTix.com for full season ticket pricing information.
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