Temple University Athletics
Saturday, November 19
Lincoln Financial Field
1 p.m.
Temple University
vs
ARMY
Photo by: Mitchell Leff
Temple Hosts Army on Military Appreciation Day
11.14.11 | Football
Kickoff on Saturday is Set for 1 p.m.
Gamenotes in PDF
Press Conference video:
Addazio, part I
part II
Brown & Coyer
THIS WEEK
Temple closes out the regular season with its second of three home games. The Owls host Army in the final non-conference contest at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Nov. 19. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on ESPN3.
Scott Graham will handle the play-by-play, while Rob Harley will provide color analysis for television. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WPHT 1210 AM with Ed Benkin calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
In honor of Military Appreciation Day, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will be collecting toys for children in the Philadelphia for its annual Toys for Tots drive. Fans are invited to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Marines at the Lincoln Financial Field gates between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Following Saturday's game, fans are invited to participate in the parent-child touchdown pass on the field. All kids (aged 14 and under) with one accompanying adult can score a touchdown on the field.
Under the direction of first-year head coach Steve Addazio, Temple stands 6-4 overall and 4-3 in MAC play after a 24-21 win over Miami [OH]. The 2011 Temple squad returns 46 lettermen, including 13 starters. The Owls utilize a multiple offense and a 4-3 defense.
Junior RB Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) leads all rushers with 1,035 yards and a single-season record 19 touchdowns on 203 carries. Senior TE Evan Rodriguez (North Bergen, N.J.) is the top receiver with 386 yards and two touchdowns on 30 receptions. Sophomore QB Chris Coyer (Oak Hill, Va.) is 18-of-33 for 215 yards and four touchdowns. Senior LB Stephen Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) leads the defense with 83 tackles, including a team-best 48 solos, five break-ups, four TFL, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.
In the national rankings, Temple ranks among the nation's Top 20 in eight categories, including No. 4 in scoring defense (13.60), No. 5 in sacks (3.20), No. 8 in rushing offense (254.30), and No. 9 in net punting (39.95). Individually, junior RB Bernard Pierce is No. 4 in scoring (12.67 ppg) and No. 13 in rushing (115.00). Junior PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) is No. 5 in punting (46.15). Junior RB Matt Brown (Baltimore, Md.) is No. 25 in punt returns (9.67) and No. 26 in all-purpose running (141.50). Over the last three seasons, Temple is 17-2 when Pierce carries the ball at least 18 times per game.
Army, under the guidance of third-year head coach Rich Ellerson, is 3-7 overall following a 27-12 loss against Rutgers at Yankee Stadium. The Black Knights return 12 starters to their multiple/triple option offense and double-eagle flex defense.
Sophomore RB Raymond Maples is the Black Knights' top rusher with 891 yards and four touchdowns on 121carries. Senior WR Davyd Brooks has seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown. Junior QB Trent Steelman is 20-of-39 for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Senior LB Steve Erzinger leads all defenders with 85 tackles, including 7.5 TFL, and three sacks.
Army leads the nation in rushing offense (352.00) and ranks No. 16 in sacks allowed (1.00) and No. 17 in pass defense (188.00). Senior LB Steve Erzinger is No. 25 in tackles (9.44), while sophomore RB Raymond Maples is No. 42 in rushing (89.10).
TEMPLE-ARMY CONNECTIONS
Temple has six New York players on its roster— OL Derek Dennis (Peekskill, N.Y.), WR Malcolm Eugene (Huntington, N.Y.), DB Zamel Johnson (Staten Island, N.Y.), QB Chad McCloskey (Gloversville, N.Y.), OL Scott Roorda (Westmoreland, N.Y), and OL Martin Wallace (New York, N.Y.).
Army's roster has seven players from Pennsylvania, including sophomore RB Raymond Maples (Philadelphia, Pa. / West Catholic) and junior OT Tom Houser (Lebanon, Pa. / Lebanon) from the Southeastern area.
In his fifth season at Temple, running backs coach Tyree Foreman spent three seasons (2004-06) as the assistant running backs coach at?Army.
Senior DE Morkeith Brown (Harrisburg, Pa.) is the oldest Owl on this year's roster. The 6-6, 260-lb. defender is 26 years old. Following graduation from Central?Dauphin HS in 2003, Brown enlisted in the Army. He deployed to Afghanistan for a 14-month combat tour in 2005. After his return, Brown enrolled at Lackawanna College for one semester (spring 2007) prior to enrolling at Temple.
HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE
When Army visits Lincoln Financial Field this week, the team may have trouble getting around. During the annual Army-Navy game at the Linc in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010, the Black Knights have used Temple's locker room as their locker room.
Saturday's matchup will be just the second time the Knights have utilized the visitors' locker room. The first time was when they played Temple in 2009. Army will, however, use the same bench (pressbox side). Army is winless at Lincoln Financial Field [0-8].
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, 17-7. 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.
TEMPLE-ARMY: THE SERIES
Saturday's game is the ninth meeting between the Owls and the Black Knights The series is tied, 4-4. TU has won four of the last five meetings.
The game also marks Army's third trip to Philadelphia to play Temple since 1943. The first trip was a 1993 visit to Veterans Stadium.
Last fall, sophomore RB Matt Brown scored a career-high four touchdowns to cap a 29-point comeback as Temple took down Army, 42-35, before a a Homecoming crowd of 33,065 at Michie Stadium.
In the teams' last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 17, 2009, Temple claimed a 27-13 Homecoming win. True freshman Bernard Pierce had 65 yards and a touchdown.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Army: 4-4
Temple in games at Temple: 1-1
Temple in games at Army: 3-3
First meeting in series: 1943 at Michie Stadium; L, 51-0
Last meeting in series: 2010 at Michie Stadium; W, 42-35
Year 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
2007 Michie Stadium L, 37-21 Al Golden Stan Brock
2008 Michie Stadium W, 35-7 Al Golden Stan?Brock
2009 Lincoln Financial W, 27-13 Al Golden Rich Ellerson
2010 Michie Stadium W, 42-35 Al Golden Rich Ellerson
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Matt Brown, 28-226, 4 TDs (2010)
Passing: Adam DiMichele, 23-42-314, 2 TD (2007)
Receiving: Michael Campbell, 5-124, 2 TDs (2010)
Army Black Knights
Rushing: Akili King, 14-163 (1993)
Passing: Carson Williams, 11-26-175, 2 TD (2007)
Receiving: Jeremy Tremble, 5-125, 1 TD (2007)
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2011 opponents— Villanova (FCS semifinal), Penn State (Outback Bowl), Maryland (Military Bowl), Toledo (Little Caesar's Bowl), Ohio (R+L Carriers Bowl), Miami (GoDaddy.com Bowl), and Army (Armed Forces Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• Since joining the MAC?in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC games at 15-4.
• Temple's 38-7 win at Maryland was the first win in school history over an ACC team.
• “I'm proud of the way our kids battled. I thought they played really hard and overcame a bunch of adversities. At some point in every season there are those games where you have to win, down players and everything else. We found a way to win that football game.”
— Steve Addazio following the win over Miami [OH]
UP NEXT
Temple concludes its three-game homestand with the regular-season finale at Lincoln Financial Field with Kent State on Friday, Nov. 25. Kickoff is set for Noon. The Senior Class, the all-time winningest four-year class in school history will honored in a pregame ceremony.
Press Conference video:
Addazio, part I
part II
Brown & Coyer
THIS WEEK
Temple closes out the regular season with its second of three home games. The Owls host Army in the final non-conference contest at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Nov. 19. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. on ESPN3.
Scott Graham will handle the play-by-play, while Rob Harley will provide color analysis for television. The Owls' radio broadcast will air on WPHT 1210 AM with Ed Benkin calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
In honor of Military Appreciation Day, the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve will be collecting toys for children in the Philadelphia for its annual Toys for Tots drive. Fans are invited to bring new, unwrapped toys to the Marines at the Lincoln Financial Field gates between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Following Saturday's game, fans are invited to participate in the parent-child touchdown pass on the field. All kids (aged 14 and under) with one accompanying adult can score a touchdown on the field.
Under the direction of first-year head coach Steve Addazio, Temple stands 6-4 overall and 4-3 in MAC play after a 24-21 win over Miami [OH]. The 2011 Temple squad returns 46 lettermen, including 13 starters. The Owls utilize a multiple offense and a 4-3 defense.
Junior RB Bernard Pierce (Ardmore, Pa.) leads all rushers with 1,035 yards and a single-season record 19 touchdowns on 203 carries. Senior TE Evan Rodriguez (North Bergen, N.J.) is the top receiver with 386 yards and two touchdowns on 30 receptions. Sophomore QB Chris Coyer (Oak Hill, Va.) is 18-of-33 for 215 yards and four touchdowns. Senior LB Stephen Johnson (Norristown, Pa.) leads the defense with 83 tackles, including a team-best 48 solos, five break-ups, four TFL, two sacks, and two forced fumbles.
In the national rankings, Temple ranks among the nation's Top 20 in eight categories, including No. 4 in scoring defense (13.60), No. 5 in sacks (3.20), No. 8 in rushing offense (254.30), and No. 9 in net punting (39.95). Individually, junior RB Bernard Pierce is No. 4 in scoring (12.67 ppg) and No. 13 in rushing (115.00). Junior PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) is No. 5 in punting (46.15). Junior RB Matt Brown (Baltimore, Md.) is No. 25 in punt returns (9.67) and No. 26 in all-purpose running (141.50). Over the last three seasons, Temple is 17-2 when Pierce carries the ball at least 18 times per game.
Army, under the guidance of third-year head coach Rich Ellerson, is 3-7 overall following a 27-12 loss against Rutgers at Yankee Stadium. The Black Knights return 12 starters to their multiple/triple option offense and double-eagle flex defense.
Sophomore RB Raymond Maples is the Black Knights' top rusher with 891 yards and four touchdowns on 121carries. Senior WR Davyd Brooks has seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown. Junior QB Trent Steelman is 20-of-39 for 347 yards and two touchdowns. Senior LB Steve Erzinger leads all defenders with 85 tackles, including 7.5 TFL, and three sacks.
Army leads the nation in rushing offense (352.00) and ranks No. 16 in sacks allowed (1.00) and No. 17 in pass defense (188.00). Senior LB Steve Erzinger is No. 25 in tackles (9.44), while sophomore RB Raymond Maples is No. 42 in rushing (89.10).
TEMPLE-ARMY CONNECTIONS
Temple has six New York players on its roster— OL Derek Dennis (Peekskill, N.Y.), WR Malcolm Eugene (Huntington, N.Y.), DB Zamel Johnson (Staten Island, N.Y.), QB Chad McCloskey (Gloversville, N.Y.), OL Scott Roorda (Westmoreland, N.Y), and OL Martin Wallace (New York, N.Y.).
Army's roster has seven players from Pennsylvania, including sophomore RB Raymond Maples (Philadelphia, Pa. / West Catholic) and junior OT Tom Houser (Lebanon, Pa. / Lebanon) from the Southeastern area.
In his fifth season at Temple, running backs coach Tyree Foreman spent three seasons (2004-06) as the assistant running backs coach at?Army.
Senior DE Morkeith Brown (Harrisburg, Pa.) is the oldest Owl on this year's roster. The 6-6, 260-lb. defender is 26 years old. Following graduation from Central?Dauphin HS in 2003, Brown enlisted in the Army. He deployed to Afghanistan for a 14-month combat tour in 2005. After his return, Brown enrolled at Lackawanna College for one semester (spring 2007) prior to enrolling at Temple.
HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE
When Army visits Lincoln Financial Field this week, the team may have trouble getting around. During the annual Army-Navy game at the Linc in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010, the Black Knights have used Temple's locker room as their locker room.
Saturday's matchup will be just the second time the Knights have utilized the visitors' locker room. The first time was when they played Temple in 2009. Army will, however, use the same bench (pressbox side). Army is winless at Lincoln Financial Field [0-8].
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, 17-7. 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.
TEMPLE-ARMY: THE SERIES
Saturday's game is the ninth meeting between the Owls and the Black Knights The series is tied, 4-4. TU has won four of the last five meetings.
The game also marks Army's third trip to Philadelphia to play Temple since 1943. The first trip was a 1993 visit to Veterans Stadium.
Last fall, sophomore RB Matt Brown scored a career-high four touchdowns to cap a 29-point comeback as Temple took down Army, 42-35, before a a Homecoming crowd of 33,065 at Michie Stadium.
In the teams' last meeting at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 17, 2009, Temple claimed a 27-13 Homecoming win. True freshman Bernard Pierce had 65 yards and a touchdown.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Army: 4-4
Temple in games at Temple: 1-1
Temple in games at Army: 3-3
First meeting in series: 1943 at Michie Stadium; L, 51-0
Last meeting in series: 2010 at Michie Stadium; W, 42-35
Year 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
2007 Michie Stadium L, 37-21 Al Golden Stan Brock
2008 Michie Stadium W, 35-7 Al Golden Stan?Brock
2009 Lincoln Financial W, 27-13 Al Golden Rich Ellerson
2010 Michie Stadium W, 42-35 Al Golden Rich Ellerson
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Matt Brown, 28-226, 4 TDs (2010)
Passing: Adam DiMichele, 23-42-314, 2 TD (2007)
Receiving: Michael Campbell, 5-124, 2 TDs (2010)
Army Black Knights
Rushing: Akili King, 14-163 (1993)
Passing: Carson Williams, 11-26-175, 2 TD (2007)
Receiving: Jeremy Tremble, 5-125, 1 TD (2007)
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• Seven of Temple's 2011 opponents— Villanova (FCS semifinal), Penn State (Outback Bowl), Maryland (Military Bowl), Toledo (Little Caesar's Bowl), Ohio (R+L Carriers Bowl), Miami (GoDaddy.com Bowl), and Army (Armed Forces Bowl)— participated in postseason play.
• Since joining the MAC?in 2007, the Owls own the league's best home record for MAC games at 15-4.
• Temple's 38-7 win at Maryland was the first win in school history over an ACC team.
• “I'm proud of the way our kids battled. I thought they played really hard and overcame a bunch of adversities. At some point in every season there are those games where you have to win, down players and everything else. We found a way to win that football game.”
— Steve Addazio following the win over Miami [OH]
UP NEXT
Temple concludes its three-game homestand with the regular-season finale at Lincoln Financial Field with Kent State on Friday, Nov. 25. Kickoff is set for Noon. The Senior Class, the all-time winningest four-year class in school history will honored in a pregame ceremony.
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