Temple University Athletics
Saturday, September 22
University Park, Pa.
3:30 p.m.
Temple University
at
Penn State
Senior S Justin Gildea
Photo by: Mitchell Leff
Temple Travels to Penn State This Week
9.17.12 | Football
First Road Trip of 2012 Season
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THIS WEEK
Temple returns to action after a bye week and hits the road for Penn State on Saturday, Sept 22. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
ABC will broadcast the game live with Mike Patrick calling the action, Ed Cunningham providing color commentary, and Jeannine Edwards with sideline reports. Areas of the country not receiving the broadcast on ABC will be able to view the game on ESPN2.
The Owls' radio broadcast will air on 610 AM WIP with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of second-year head coach Steve Addazio, Temple stands 1-1 overall after a 36-27 loss to Maryland on Sept. 8. The 2012 Temple squad returns 35 lettermen, including nine starters. The Owls utilize a multiple offense and a 4-3 defense.
Senior RB Matt Brown (Baltimore, Md.) is the Owls' top rusher with 176 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Sophomore Jalen Fitzpatrick (Harrisburg, Pa.) is the top receiver with four catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Junior QB Chris Coyer (Oak Hill, Va.) is 12-of-29 for 239 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 133 yards and a TD. Redshirt freshman LB Nate D. Smith (Highland Park, N.J.) is the top defender with 18 tackles, including 17 solo takedowns, three forced fumbles, and a break-up.
In this week's national rankings, Temple was ranked among the nation's Top 25 in five categories, including No. 6 in sacks (4.00), No. 16 in turnover margin (1.50), No. 21 punt returns (16.80), No, 22 in pass defense (171.50), and No. 25 in net punting (40.00). Individually, senior RB Matt Brown is No. 3 in all-purpose running (212.00) and No. 9 in punt returns (21.00). Senior PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) is No. 8 in field goals (2.00) and No. 8 in punting (46.22).
Under the tutelege of first-year coach Bill O'Brien, Penn State is 1-2 after a 34-7 win over Navy. The Nittany Lions return nine starters to their multiple offense and multiple defense.
Penn State is ranked No. 11 in turnover margin (1.67) and No. 23 in sacks allowed (1.00). Sophomore WR Allen Robinson is No. 10 in receptions per game (8.00) and No. 10 in receiving yards (107.33), while Senior LB Michael Mauti is No. 15 in tackles (11.00).
Senior RB Derek Day is the Lions' top rusher with 83 yards on 26 carries. Sophomore WR Allen Robinson has 24 receptions for 322 yards and four touchdowns. Senior QB Matt McGloin is 59-of-104 for 688 yards and eight touchdowns. Senior LB Michael Mauti leads all defenders with 33 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a break-up.
Saturday's meeting marks the last contest of a seven-game series between Temple and Penn State, with five games scheduled at Beaver Stadium (Nov. 11, 2006; Sept. 20, 2008; Sept. 19, 2009; Oct. 9, 2010; Sept. 22, 2012) and two games slated for Lincoln Financial Field (Nov. 10, 2007; Sept. 17, 2011).
In the fall of 2010, the schools announced an additional three-game series. Penn State hosts the Owls in 2014 (Aug. 30) and 2016 (Sept. 17), while Temple plays host in 2015 (Sept. 5).
BASEBALL EXHIBITION
On Friday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., Penn State baseball will host Temple, under the guidance of second-year head coach Ryan Wheeler (Penn State ' 94), in a doubleheader exhibition at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The event is FREE to the public.
TEMPLE-PENN STATE CONNECTIONS
Penn State quarterbacks coach Charlie Fisher served as Temple's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons (2000, 2001) under head coach Bobby Wallace.
Junior TE Chris Parthemore (New Cumberland, Pa.) will play against his first cousin— Penn State freshman P Renny Parthemore. The first cousins played football together for Coach Jim Cantafio at Cedar Cliff High School near Harrisburg and graduated in 2009. Chris' father Gib and Renny's father Bruce are brothers.
Temple has 40 players on its roster from Pennsylvania with three players from Central Pennsylvania. Senior S Justin Gildea (Hollidaysburg, Pa.) is from Blair County. Sophomore WR Jalen Fitzpatrick (Harrisburg, Pa.) hails from Dauphin County, and freshman OL Kyle Friend (Carlisle, Pa.) is from Cumberland County.
Penn State has seven players from the Philadelphia area— r-freshman G/T Anthony Alosi (Marlton, N.J.), junior G Mark Arcidiacono (Holland), senior P Joe Baker (West Chester), r-freshman DE Deion Barnes (Philadelphia), senior DE Pete Massaro (Newtown Square), r-freshman WR Carl Nassib (West Chester), and junior FB Pat Zerbe (West Lawn).
Additional Connections:
Before transferring to Temple where he won the 1974 Maxwell Award as college football's Player of the Year, Temple radio color commentator Steve Joachim earned a letter as a quarterback at Penn State under Joe Paterno in 1971.
Temple football SID Cathy Bongiovi (Penn State '87) earned a degree in journalism. She previously worked at her alma mater for four years (1997-2001), advancing to the 2000 women's basketball Final Four with the Lady Lions.
TEMPLE-PENN STATE — THE SERIES
Saturday's game is the 42nd meeting between the Owls and the Nittany Lions, the longest active series in Temple school history (second longest overall). TU had met only one other opponent more often— Bucknell (44).
Since the teams' first meeting in 1931, the Nittany Lions lead the series, 37-3-1. PSU has won 36 consecutive games since 1943.
Temple has not beaten Penn State since a 14-0 victory on Oct. 18, 1941. The teams tied 7-7 in 1950. The Owls lost by one point in both 1975 and 1976. On. Sept. 6, 1986, the Temple-Penn State game was the first-ever night game played at Beaver Stadium. The Owls and Nittany Lions have also played twice at historic Franklin Field (1975, 1994) and met in Giants Stadium in 1996.
In 2010 at Beaver Stadium, for the first time in three decades Temple held its own with Penn State, leading the #23/20 Nittany Lions for 37 minutes before falling 22-13 in front of 104,840 fans. Senior PK Collin Wagner made a career-high and school-record-tying five field goals, and senior RB Evan Royster rushed for a career-high 187 yards to propel PSU's come-from behind win. RB Bernard Pierce led the Owls with two touchdowns. It marked the first time Temple led at any point in a game against its in-state rival during the Nittany Lions' Big Ten Era (since 1993).
Last fall at Lincoln Financial Field, Temple jumped on the scoreboard first with a two-yard touchdown run by All-American Bernard Pierce. PSU tied the game in the second quarter, but the Owls took a 10-7 lead into the locker room at halftime with a Brandon McManus 40-yard field goal. TU held onto its lead throughout the second half until Penn State took its first lead on a Michael Zordich one-yard run with 2:42 remaining. Then the Lions halted Temple's final drive at the PSU 40 to post a 14-10 win over the Owls in front 57,323 fans, the third largest crowd to watch a Temple home game.
It was the closest game in the series since then #11 Penn State toppled Temple, 27-25, in 1985.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Penn State: 3-37-1
Temple in games at Temple: 3-12
Temple in games at Penn State: 0-22-1
Temple in games at a neutral site: 0-3
First meeting in series: 1931 at Temple Stadium, W, 12-0
Last meeting in series: 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 10-14
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Paul Palmer, 30-206, 2 TDs (1985)
Passing: Henry Burris, 24-42-323, 2 TDs (1994)
Receiving: Pete Righi, 7-100 (1975)
Penn State Nittany Lions
Rushing: Rodney Kinlaw, 27-168, 1 TD (2007)
Passing: Anthony Morelli, 22-33-260, 3 TDs (2007)
Receiving: Terry Smith, 8-144, 1 TD (1991)
Year Site Result Temple Coach PSU Coach
1931 Temple Stadium W, 12-0 Henry J. Miller Bob Higgins
1932 Temple Stadium W, 13-12 Henry J. Miller Bob Higgins
1940 Temple Stadium L, 18-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1941 Temple Stadium W, 14-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1943 Beaver Field L, 13-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1944 Temple Stadium L, 7-6 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1945 Beaver Field L, 27-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1946 Beaver Field L, 26-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1947 Temple Stadium L, 7-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1948 Beaver Field L, 47-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1949 Temple Stadium L, 28-7 Albert P. Kawal Joe Bedenk
1950 Beaver Field T, 7-7 Albert P. Kawal Rip Engle
1952 Beaver Field L, 20-13 Albert P. Kawal Rip Engle
1975 Franklin Field L, 26-25 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1976 Veterans Stadium L, 31-30 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1977 Beaver Stadium L, 44-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1978 Veterans Stadium L, 10-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1979 Beaver Stadium L, 22-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1980 Veterans Stadium L, 50-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1981 Beaver Stadium L, 30-0 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1982 Beaver Stadium L, 31-14 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1983 Veterans Stadium L, 23-18 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1985 Beaver Stadium L, 27-25 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1986 Beaver Stadium L, 45-15 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1987 Beaver Stadium L, 27-13 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1988 Veterans Stadium L, 45-9 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1989 Beaver Stadium L, 42-3 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1990 Beaver Stadium L, 48-10 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1991 Veterans Stadium L, 24-7 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1992 Beaver Stadium L, 49-8 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1994 Franklin Field L, 48-21 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1995 Beaver Stadium L, 66-14 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1996 Giants Stadium L, 41-0 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1997 Beaver Stadium L, 52-10 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
2003 Beaver Stadium L, 23-10 Bobby Wallace Joe Paterno
2006 Beaver Stadium L, 47-0 Al Golden Joe Paterno*
2007 Lincoln Financial Field L, 31-0 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2008 Beaver Stadium L, 45-3 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2009 Beaver Stadium L, 31-6 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2010 Beaver Stadium L, 22-13 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2011 Lincoln Financial Field L, 14-10 Steve Addazio Joe Paterno
* coached by coordinators Tom Bradley and Galen Hall
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• After playing the last five seasons in the Mid-American Conference, Temple joins the BIG EAST Conference in 2012. The Owls previously played in the BIG EAST [1991-2004] for football only. All other sports, including Temple's men's and women's basketball programs, will leave the Atlantic 10 Conference and begin play in the BIG EAST starting in 2013-14. This will be the first time in Temple's history in which its intercollegiate athletic programs will compete in one conference.
• In 2011, Temple was bowl eligible for the second time in three seasons and just the sixth time in school history. TU also earned bowl eligibility during the 1934 (1935 Sugar Bowl), 1979 (Garden State Bowl), 1990 (7-4 record, no bowl bid), 2009 (EagleBank Bowl), 2010 (8-4 record, no bowl bid), and 2011 (Gildan New Mexico Bowl) seasons.
• Five of Temple's 2012 opponents— Penn State (TicketCity), Rutgers (New Era Pinstripe), Pittsburgh (BBVA Compass), Louisville (Belk), and Cincinnati (AutoZone Liberty)— participated in bowls in 2011.
• “The only positive that I thought came from the game was that I thought our kids battled. They came in at halftime ... banded together, and I thought they had great energy and passion in the second half and that we really had a great opportunity to win the game.”
— Steve Addazio following the Maryland game, 9/8/12
UP NEXT
Temple has a bye before hosting South Florida in its annual Homecoming game and 2012 BIG EAST Conference opener on Saturday, Oct. 6. Kickoff time and television outlet have not been announced yet.
THIS WEEK
Temple returns to action after a bye week and hits the road for Penn State on Saturday, Sept 22. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at Beaver Stadium.
ABC will broadcast the game live with Mike Patrick calling the action, Ed Cunningham providing color commentary, and Jeannine Edwards with sideline reports. Areas of the country not receiving the broadcast on ABC will be able to view the game on ESPN2.
The Owls' radio broadcast will air on 610 AM WIP with Harry Donahue calling the play-by-play and Steve Joachim providing color analysis.
Under the direction of second-year head coach Steve Addazio, Temple stands 1-1 overall after a 36-27 loss to Maryland on Sept. 8. The 2012 Temple squad returns 35 lettermen, including nine starters. The Owls utilize a multiple offense and a 4-3 defense.
Senior RB Matt Brown (Baltimore, Md.) is the Owls' top rusher with 176 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries. Sophomore Jalen Fitzpatrick (Harrisburg, Pa.) is the top receiver with four catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. Junior QB Chris Coyer (Oak Hill, Va.) is 12-of-29 for 239 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 133 yards and a TD. Redshirt freshman LB Nate D. Smith (Highland Park, N.J.) is the top defender with 18 tackles, including 17 solo takedowns, three forced fumbles, and a break-up.
In this week's national rankings, Temple was ranked among the nation's Top 25 in five categories, including No. 6 in sacks (4.00), No. 16 in turnover margin (1.50), No. 21 punt returns (16.80), No, 22 in pass defense (171.50), and No. 25 in net punting (40.00). Individually, senior RB Matt Brown is No. 3 in all-purpose running (212.00) and No. 9 in punt returns (21.00). Senior PK Brandon McManus (Hatfield, Pa.) is No. 8 in field goals (2.00) and No. 8 in punting (46.22).
Under the tutelege of first-year coach Bill O'Brien, Penn State is 1-2 after a 34-7 win over Navy. The Nittany Lions return nine starters to their multiple offense and multiple defense.
Penn State is ranked No. 11 in turnover margin (1.67) and No. 23 in sacks allowed (1.00). Sophomore WR Allen Robinson is No. 10 in receptions per game (8.00) and No. 10 in receiving yards (107.33), while Senior LB Michael Mauti is No. 15 in tackles (11.00).
Senior RB Derek Day is the Lions' top rusher with 83 yards on 26 carries. Sophomore WR Allen Robinson has 24 receptions for 322 yards and four touchdowns. Senior QB Matt McGloin is 59-of-104 for 688 yards and eight touchdowns. Senior LB Michael Mauti leads all defenders with 33 tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a break-up.
Saturday's meeting marks the last contest of a seven-game series between Temple and Penn State, with five games scheduled at Beaver Stadium (Nov. 11, 2006; Sept. 20, 2008; Sept. 19, 2009; Oct. 9, 2010; Sept. 22, 2012) and two games slated for Lincoln Financial Field (Nov. 10, 2007; Sept. 17, 2011).
In the fall of 2010, the schools announced an additional three-game series. Penn State hosts the Owls in 2014 (Aug. 30) and 2016 (Sept. 17), while Temple plays host in 2015 (Sept. 5).
BASEBALL EXHIBITION
On Friday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m., Penn State baseball will host Temple, under the guidance of second-year head coach Ryan Wheeler (Penn State ' 94), in a doubleheader exhibition at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The event is FREE to the public.
TEMPLE-PENN STATE CONNECTIONS
Penn State quarterbacks coach Charlie Fisher served as Temple's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for two seasons (2000, 2001) under head coach Bobby Wallace.
Junior TE Chris Parthemore (New Cumberland, Pa.) will play against his first cousin— Penn State freshman P Renny Parthemore. The first cousins played football together for Coach Jim Cantafio at Cedar Cliff High School near Harrisburg and graduated in 2009. Chris' father Gib and Renny's father Bruce are brothers.
Temple has 40 players on its roster from Pennsylvania with three players from Central Pennsylvania. Senior S Justin Gildea (Hollidaysburg, Pa.) is from Blair County. Sophomore WR Jalen Fitzpatrick (Harrisburg, Pa.) hails from Dauphin County, and freshman OL Kyle Friend (Carlisle, Pa.) is from Cumberland County.
Penn State has seven players from the Philadelphia area— r-freshman G/T Anthony Alosi (Marlton, N.J.), junior G Mark Arcidiacono (Holland), senior P Joe Baker (West Chester), r-freshman DE Deion Barnes (Philadelphia), senior DE Pete Massaro (Newtown Square), r-freshman WR Carl Nassib (West Chester), and junior FB Pat Zerbe (West Lawn).
Additional Connections:
Before transferring to Temple where he won the 1974 Maxwell Award as college football's Player of the Year, Temple radio color commentator Steve Joachim earned a letter as a quarterback at Penn State under Joe Paterno in 1971.
Temple football SID Cathy Bongiovi (Penn State '87) earned a degree in journalism. She previously worked at her alma mater for four years (1997-2001), advancing to the 2000 women's basketball Final Four with the Lady Lions.
TEMPLE-PENN STATE — THE SERIES
Saturday's game is the 42nd meeting between the Owls and the Nittany Lions, the longest active series in Temple school history (second longest overall). TU had met only one other opponent more often— Bucknell (44).
Since the teams' first meeting in 1931, the Nittany Lions lead the series, 37-3-1. PSU has won 36 consecutive games since 1943.
Temple has not beaten Penn State since a 14-0 victory on Oct. 18, 1941. The teams tied 7-7 in 1950. The Owls lost by one point in both 1975 and 1976. On. Sept. 6, 1986, the Temple-Penn State game was the first-ever night game played at Beaver Stadium. The Owls and Nittany Lions have also played twice at historic Franklin Field (1975, 1994) and met in Giants Stadium in 1996.
In 2010 at Beaver Stadium, for the first time in three decades Temple held its own with Penn State, leading the #23/20 Nittany Lions for 37 minutes before falling 22-13 in front of 104,840 fans. Senior PK Collin Wagner made a career-high and school-record-tying five field goals, and senior RB Evan Royster rushed for a career-high 187 yards to propel PSU's come-from behind win. RB Bernard Pierce led the Owls with two touchdowns. It marked the first time Temple led at any point in a game against its in-state rival during the Nittany Lions' Big Ten Era (since 1993).
Last fall at Lincoln Financial Field, Temple jumped on the scoreboard first with a two-yard touchdown run by All-American Bernard Pierce. PSU tied the game in the second quarter, but the Owls took a 10-7 lead into the locker room at halftime with a Brandon McManus 40-yard field goal. TU held onto its lead throughout the second half until Penn State took its first lead on a Michael Zordich one-yard run with 2:42 remaining. Then the Lions halted Temple's final drive at the PSU 40 to post a 14-10 win over the Owls in front 57,323 fans, the third largest crowd to watch a Temple home game.
It was the closest game in the series since then #11 Penn State toppled Temple, 27-25, in 1985.
SERIES INFORMATION
Temple all-time vs. Penn State: 3-37-1
Temple in games at Temple: 3-12
Temple in games at Penn State: 0-22-1
Temple in games at a neutral site: 0-3
First meeting in series: 1931 at Temple Stadium, W, 12-0
Last meeting in series: 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field, L, 10-14
SERIES HIGHS
Temple Owls
Rushing: Paul Palmer, 30-206, 2 TDs (1985)
Passing: Henry Burris, 24-42-323, 2 TDs (1994)
Receiving: Pete Righi, 7-100 (1975)
Penn State Nittany Lions
Rushing: Rodney Kinlaw, 27-168, 1 TD (2007)
Passing: Anthony Morelli, 22-33-260, 3 TDs (2007)
Receiving: Terry Smith, 8-144, 1 TD (1991)
Year Site Result Temple Coach PSU Coach
1931 Temple Stadium W, 12-0 Henry J. Miller Bob Higgins
1932 Temple Stadium W, 13-12 Henry J. Miller Bob Higgins
1940 Temple Stadium L, 18-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1941 Temple Stadium W, 14-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1943 Beaver Field L, 13-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1944 Temple Stadium L, 7-6 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1945 Beaver Field L, 27-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1946 Beaver Field L, 26-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1947 Temple Stadium L, 7-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1948 Beaver Field L, 47-0 Ray Morrison Bob Higgins
1949 Temple Stadium L, 28-7 Albert P. Kawal Joe Bedenk
1950 Beaver Field T, 7-7 Albert P. Kawal Rip Engle
1952 Beaver Field L, 20-13 Albert P. Kawal Rip Engle
1975 Franklin Field L, 26-25 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1976 Veterans Stadium L, 31-30 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1977 Beaver Stadium L, 44-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1978 Veterans Stadium L, 10-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1979 Beaver Stadium L, 22-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1980 Veterans Stadium L, 50-7 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1981 Beaver Stadium L, 30-0 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1982 Beaver Stadium L, 31-14 Wayne Hardin Joe Paterno
1983 Veterans Stadium L, 23-18 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1985 Beaver Stadium L, 27-25 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1986 Beaver Stadium L, 45-15 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1987 Beaver Stadium L, 27-13 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1988 Veterans Stadium L, 45-9 Bruce Arians Joe Paterno
1989 Beaver Stadium L, 42-3 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1990 Beaver Stadium L, 48-10 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1991 Veterans Stadium L, 24-7 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1992 Beaver Stadium L, 49-8 Jerry Berndt Joe Paterno
1994 Franklin Field L, 48-21 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1995 Beaver Stadium L, 66-14 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1996 Giants Stadium L, 41-0 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
1997 Beaver Stadium L, 52-10 Ron Dickerson Joe Paterno
2003 Beaver Stadium L, 23-10 Bobby Wallace Joe Paterno
2006 Beaver Stadium L, 47-0 Al Golden Joe Paterno*
2007 Lincoln Financial Field L, 31-0 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2008 Beaver Stadium L, 45-3 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2009 Beaver Stadium L, 31-6 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2010 Beaver Stadium L, 22-13 Al Golden Joe Paterno
2011 Lincoln Financial Field L, 14-10 Steve Addazio Joe Paterno
* coached by coordinators Tom Bradley and Galen Hall
HOOT TOOTS ... OWL NOTES & QUOTES
• After playing the last five seasons in the Mid-American Conference, Temple joins the BIG EAST Conference in 2012. The Owls previously played in the BIG EAST [1991-2004] for football only. All other sports, including Temple's men's and women's basketball programs, will leave the Atlantic 10 Conference and begin play in the BIG EAST starting in 2013-14. This will be the first time in Temple's history in which its intercollegiate athletic programs will compete in one conference.
• In 2011, Temple was bowl eligible for the second time in three seasons and just the sixth time in school history. TU also earned bowl eligibility during the 1934 (1935 Sugar Bowl), 1979 (Garden State Bowl), 1990 (7-4 record, no bowl bid), 2009 (EagleBank Bowl), 2010 (8-4 record, no bowl bid), and 2011 (Gildan New Mexico Bowl) seasons.
• Five of Temple's 2012 opponents— Penn State (TicketCity), Rutgers (New Era Pinstripe), Pittsburgh (BBVA Compass), Louisville (Belk), and Cincinnati (AutoZone Liberty)— participated in bowls in 2011.
• “The only positive that I thought came from the game was that I thought our kids battled. They came in at halftime ... banded together, and I thought they had great energy and passion in the second half and that we really had a great opportunity to win the game.”
— Steve Addazio following the Maryland game, 9/8/12
UP NEXT
Temple has a bye before hosting South Florida in its annual Homecoming game and 2012 BIG EAST Conference opener on Saturday, Oct. 6. Kickoff time and television outlet have not been announced yet.
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