Dear Philadelphia Sports Fan,
I am often asked how Temple Football was able to sign the highest-rated recruiting class in the MAC (according to
CollegeFootballNews.com) in only seven weeks. My answer? Exposure. I simply exposed high school prospects, their parents and
the high school coaching community to the many reasons why my family and I chose Temple University. Here are just a few:
• Temple is a world-class institution and the 26th-largest university in the nation.
• Temple has an influential alumni network of 230,000 world-wide, including 114,000 in the Delaware Valley.
• Temple has the finest Student Center on the east coast and the premier student TECH Center in the land.
• Temple has more than 9,000 students living on campus and is undergoing a $400 million campus facilities improvement.
• Temple has an average class size of 26 students, a low 17-to-1 student-faculty ratio, 17 schools and colleges offering 295
academic programs, including eight professional degrees, 50 doctoral degrees, 108 master’s degrees and 125 bachelor’s degrees.
• Temple is the second-most diverse university in America and one of the most wired universities in the country.
• Temple is benefiting from $180 million of private residential investment in the surrounding neighborhood.
• Temple has the $107-million Liacouras Center complex—one of the best on-campus convocation centers in the country.
• Temple plays in an established football conference with three automatic bowl bids.
• Temple unveiled the most comprehensive academic support team in the MAC this past summer. It includes four academic
coordinators, one learning needs specialist, two graduate assistants, two academic advisors and one certifying officer.
• Temple has a recently remodeled football facility that is the finest in the MAC, with 130,000 square feet of brand new
Sprint Turf practice fields.
• Temple plays in a $512-million stadium with the largest home seating capacity of any MAC program (68,532).
• Temple is a program that leads the MAC with 10 current players in the NFL.
• Temple has a young and passionate staff with an average of 35.8 years and 51 bowl appearances among them. They bring
125 years of coaching experience to the gridiron.
• Temple has a strength and conditioning coach that won the 1998 National Strength Coach of the Year Award.
• Temple has teamed with one of the world’s premier providers of sports apparel. Adidas
got a glimpse into the future of Temple football and signed a deal to become the
team's official outfitter. The Owls join UCLA, Tennessee and Notre Dame in the
Adidas football family.
• Temple is an organization committed to community service, proudly subscribing to
the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.
• Temple has a future, regional out-of-conference schedule that includes Penn State,
UConn, Maryland, Villanova, Army and Navy.
• Temple has a 2007 schedule that includes seven games at Lincoln Financial
Field, including Kentucky, Navy and Penn State—the most home
contests of any MAC program.
• Temple plays in the fourth largest media market in the country and
the #2 sports city in the nation, according to The Sporting News.
• Temple is located 1.5 hours from the Jersey Shore, Atlantic
City and New York City, two hours from Baltimore and 2.5
hours from Washington, D.C.
• Temple provides the exciting opportunity to reside in a city
experiencing a true renaissance.
• Temple and Philadelphia provide countless cultural, culinary,
artistic and ethnic opportunities at your doorstep, including
Reading Terminal Market, Boathouse Row, Penn’s Landing, the
National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall,
Fairmount Park (the nation’s largest landscaped city park), the
Philadelphia Museum of Art, the nightlife of South Street, Flyers, Eagles,
Phillies, 76ers, a mosaic of vibrant neighborhoods, the Liberty Bell,
cheesesteaks and a nocturnal predator named Hooter.
• Temple University IS Philadelphia’s university! We are proud to call this
exciting city our home.
Welcome to the new era of Temple Football! Please enjoy our media guide. We
hope that it offers a glimpse into the future of our program. We are confident it’s a
future that will provide the success and excitement to make you a proud member of
Owl Nation.
JOSEPH V. LABOLITO
Go Owls!
Head Coach
table of contents
Temple Football History and Records
Letter From Coach Golden .........1 A Look Back ...........................140 QUICK FACTS
Quick Facts.................................2 Temple Hall of Fame...............140 School: Temple University
What They’re Saying .................3 Traditions ................................152 Nickname: Owls
Gameday at Lincoln Financial Field.4 Temple Captains .....................153 University Web site: www.temple.edu
All-Time Honor Roll...............154 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19122 (pop. 1,517,550)
The Campus...............................6 Founded: 1884
Temple Transformation ..............8 Year-by-Year Results ................157
Nickname: Owls
The Degree ...............................10 Team Records (1894-1970) .....158 School Colors: Cherry (201C) & White
From Temple to the Top ...........12 Team Records (1971-2005) .....159 Enrollment: 34,000
Individual Records (1971-2005) .160 President: Ann Weaver Hart (Utah ‘70)
Philadelphia ..............................14
Rushing ...................................160 Director of Athletics: Bill Bradshaw (La Salle ‘69)
Media Market ...........................16 Athletics Web site: www.owlsports.com
Dressed in the Best ...................17 Passing ....................................162 Affiliation: NCAA Division I-A
Edberg-Olson Hall ....................18 Receiving.................................164 Conference: Mid-American affiliate
Stadium Facilities ......................21 Kickoff Returns.......................166 Conference Web site: www.mac-sports.com
Punt Returns...........................166
Temple Strength & Conditioning.22 Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Punting ...................................167
Coaching Staff..........................24 Surface: Natural grass
Field Goals ..............................168 Capacity: 68,532 Cost: $512 million
The Complete Student-Athlete...26
All-Purpose Yards ...................168 Press Box Phone: (267) 570-4451/4452
Local 215 ..................................28
Total Offense ..........................169
Mid-American Conference.......30
Scoring ....................................169 First Season of Football: 1894
NFL Success .............................32 T
All-Time Record: 388-504-52
Interceptions ...........................170
Preseason Roster ......................34 2005 Record: 0-11
Defense ...................................170
Preseason Depth Chart ............36
The Last Time .........................171 Offense: Multiple
Outlook ....................................37
Top Opponent Performances ..172 Defense: 3-4
Player Profiles...........................42
All-Time Results .....................173
Head Coach: Al Golden (Penn State ‘91)
All-Time Opponents ...............178
Coaching Staff Career Record: First season
Owls in the Pros .....................179 Record at Temple: First season
Head Coach Al Golden............94 All-Time Lettermen ................183 Weekly Teleconference: Mondays, 11:06 a.m.
Assistant Coaches/Staff............96 Assistant Coaches: George DeLeone, Mark D’Onofrio, Bob
All-Time Assistant Coaches ....110 Temple University Bicknell, Ryan Day, Andrew Dees, Jeff Nixon, Matt Rhule, Mike
Siravo, Paul Williams, Satyen Bhakta, Ryan Roeder
President Ann Weaver Hart ...190
Opponents Vice Presidents and Provost....190 Lettermen Returning: 36 (18 offense, 17 defense, 1 specialist)
Buffalo .....................................112 Main Campus Map..................191 Lettermen Lost: 34 (17 offense, 13 defense, 4 specialists)
Louisville .................................113 Starters Returning: 7 (5 offense, 2 defense)
Minnesota................................114 Starters Lost: 15 (6 offense, 9 defense)
Temple Athletics
Western Michigan....................115 Quick Facts .............................192 Temple Sports Media Relations
Vanderbilt ................................116 Athletic Facilities ....................193 Football Contact: Kevin Lorincz, Associate Director
Kent State................................117 Academic Support...................194 Office: (215) 204-1608; Cell: (215) 778-6814
Clemson...................................118 E-Mail: lorinczk@temple.edu
Director of Athletics ...............195
Northern Illinois......................119 Athletic Administration..........196 Temple Football
Bowling Green ........................120 Temple Head Coaches ............199 Edberg-Olson Hall
Central Michigan.....................121 Athletics Staff.........................200 1001 West Diamond Street
Penn State...............................122 Philadelphia, PA 19122
Staff Directory........................202
Navy........................................123 Office: (215) 204-0855; Fax: (215) 204-0871
MAC Overview.......................124 MEDIA INFORMATION The 2006 Temple University Football Media Guide was written and edited by
On the Air..............................204 Kevin Lorincz. Layout and design by Kevin Bonner. Additional writing, editing
Season In Review Media Information .................205
and research by Al Shrier, Larry Dougherty, Aimee Cicero and Andy Carl. Special
thanks to Mark Eyerly and the Temple University Office of University Relations
Season Review ........................126 Media Relations Staff.............205 and Betsy Manning and the University Photography Office. Photos by Joseph V .
Game Recaps ..........................128 Travel Itinerary.......................206 Labolito, Ryan Brandenberg, Harvey Levine, Zohrab Kazanjian, Greg Carroccio,
2005 Final Statistics................135 Stadium Map/Policies .............207 Paige Ozaroski, Drew Hallowell, Beverly Schaefer, Jerry Millevoi, Andy Alonso,
2005 Participation Chart ........138 Dave Yoblick, Mike Maicher, Robin Miller, Jim Roese, Kevin Lorincz and Gary
Regional Scheduling/Recruiting...208
Bundy. Player headshot backgrounds and spread photos courtesy of the
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau: Larry Albee, Coy Butler, Scott
ON THE COVER: Frances, Mark James, Jim McWilliams, Jack Ramsdale, Don Roman, Edward
Photography by Joseph V. Labolito and Ryan Brandenberg. Savaria, Jr. and Anthony Sigogna. Printed by MultiAd® Sports, Peoria, Ill. Special
thanks to Dave Mateer, Client Account Manager for Temple Athletics. Published
Concept by Kevin Lorincz. Designed by Kevin Bonner. by the Temple University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
2 2006 TEMPLE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
what they’re saying about al golden
“Al has always been an outstanding defensive football coach, and I “Al is a close friend. He is a special coach that will do special
think he will be successful as a head coach. I also know that he is things at Temple.”
an excellent recruiter and a very good man. Temple is fortunate to —Tom Bradley, Penn State Defensive Coordinator
have a person—and a coach—of his caliber leading its program.”
—Bill Parcells, Dallas Cowboys Head Coach “Coach Golden will bring energy, innovation, and success to the
football program at Temple. He has a vast amount of experience
“I’m a great fan of Al Golden. He’s a wonderful young man with which he brings to the head coaching position and has incredi-
the background and pizzazz to get the job done. Nobody has ble energy for all facets of the job, including recruiting. Al
worked harder. I’ve observed him working with terrific coaches and Golden is a perfect fit for Temple at this critical time.”
have seen the benefits of his recruiting. He’s the kind of young —Craig Littlepage, Virginia Director of Athletics
man you would want your son to play for. Al’s a natural to succeed
at Temple and I can’t wait to follow the program with him there.” “Al Golden is an outstanding young coach with a tremendous
—Gene Corrigan, Former ACC Commissioner and Notre Dame work ethic and organizational skills. He knows the game of foot-
Director of Athletics ball and is a proven recruiter.”
—Jerry Sandusky, Founder of The Second Mile and retired
“Al was a captain for our team. He is a bright young man who is Penn State Defensive Coordinator
committed to coaching. He'll do a good job at Temple.”
—Joe Paterno, Penn State Head Coach and College Football “Al Golden is one of the bright young stars in coach-
Hall of Fame member ing. He possesses an outstanding work ethic and is
known as a top-notch recruiter. He did an excellent
“They have themselves a dynamic young football coach who job while on our staff at Boston College. This is an
has had experience in top-flight programs across the country. exciting opportunity for Al and his wife and a great
I’m confident he will do a wonderful job for Temple University.” hire for Temple.”
—Tom O’Brien, Boston College Head Coach —Gene DeFilippo, Boston College Director of
Athletics
“Temple has secured a quality coach but more impor-
tantly a quality person. Al’s ability as a communica- “Al Golden is a very engaging, energetic
tor, along with his work ethic, is unparalleled. He coach. He has contributed a great deal to
is the best choice to turn Temple into a winner!” our program…His coming to Temple is a
—Jeff Jagodzinski, Green Bay Packers real plus for the Owl program.”
Offensive Coordinator —Al Groh, Virginia Head Coach
“Temple University has hired a star. Al “When Coach Golden was at Virginia,
Golden possesses a rare combination of I thought his defenses were very good
intellect, creativity, charismatic leadership fundamentally and that he was an
ability, sense of humor and good old fash- excellent recruiter. When you put
ioned work ethic. He will make Temple those two things with his personality, I
Football a winner by the shear force of his will.” see him being a very successful head foot-
—Jerry Rosburg, Cleveland Browns Special Teams ball coach.”
Coordinator —Frank Beamer, Virginia Tech Head Coach
2006 SCHEDULE
Day Date Opponent Site TV Time
Thursday Aug. 31 at Buffalo * Buffalo, N.Y. CN8 7:00 PM
Saturday Sept. 9 LOUISVILLE LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD 12:00 PM
Saturday Sept. 16 at Minnesota Minneapolis, Minn. TBA
Saturday Sept. 23 at Western Michigan * Kalamazoo, Mich. 7:00 PM
Saturday Sept. 30 at Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn. TBA
Saturday Oct. 7 KENT STATE * LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD 1:00 PM
Thursday Oct. 12 vs. Clemson Charlotte, N.C. 7:30 PM
Saturday Oct. 21 at Northern Illinois * DeKalb, Ill. 3:00 PM
Saturday Oct. 28 BOWLING GREEN *+ LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD 1:00 PM
Saturday Nov. 4 CENTRAL MICHIGAN * LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD 1:00 PM
Saturday Nov. 11 at Penn State University Park, Pa. TBA
Saturday Nov. 18 at Navy Annapolis, Md. CSTV 12:30 PM
Home games in BOLD CAPS; * MAC opponents; + Homecoming game sponsored by Verizon; All times Eastern and subject to change.
“Don't defend the way things have always been done.” —Jason Jennings 3
Temple is one of five Division I-A programs to
share its venue with an NFL franchise. Built
at a cost of $512 million dollars, the
68,532-seat stadium opened in 2003 and
boasts a natural grass surface that is
ranked as the best among Northern
s t a d i u m s b y t h e N F L PA .
T E M P L E FA N S E N J O Y L I V E F E E D S O N T H E T W O
L A R G E S T D I G I TA L V I D E O S C R E E N S I N A L L O F
COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO, HARVEY LEVINE AND PAIGE OZAROSKI
Temple University, with an enrollment of over 34,000 students, is the 26th largest university in America.
T e m p l e i s “ D i v e r s i t y U n i v e r s i t y . ” T h e 2 0 0 6 e d i t i o n o f T h e B e s t 3 6 1 C o l l e g e s, p u b l i s h e d b y T h e P r i n c e t o n
R e v i e w, r a n k e d T e m p l e N o . 2 o n i t s l i s t o f m o s t d i v e r s e s t u d e n t p o p u l a t i o n s .
More than 9,000 students now live on or around an increasingly vibrant and residential main campus,
about twice the number who lived on or near campus in 2002. The main campus spans 105 acres.
In addition to the connections made on campus, a Temple degree connects its graduates to a network of
alumni that already exceeds 230,000 people in 50 states and 143 countries. One of every eight residents
with a college degree in Southeastern Pennsylvania is a graduate of Temple.
temple’s state-of-the-art subway station provides student access to the entire metropolitan area. a
comprehensive transit system, pedestrian friendly streets and an international airport make traveling
and navigating philadelphia easy and uncomplicated.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO AND ROBIN MILLER.
More than $400 million in facility
construction and renovation
projects are under way at Temple,
including a new School of Medicine
(above), a new Tyler School of Art
(above right) and an expansion of
the Fox School of Business and
Management (below).
Avenue North, due to open in fall 2006,
features an approximately 800-bed student
housing facility and 60,000 square-foot, two
story retail building that includes a seven-
plex movie theatre.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO. RENDERINGS COURTESY OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT.
Temple's growth sparked $180 million in private residential development
and the arrival of new restaurants and shops to the neighborhoods
surrounding the Main Campus and the Health Sciences Center. Temple's
direct expenditures generate more than $3 billion per year for
Pennsylvania's economy.
The Princeton Review ranked Temple
as one of America's most connected
campuses. A $16 million student
TECH Center, the largest on-campus
computer facility of its kind in the
nation, opened in January 2006.
Temple University offers degree programs in two associate degree areas,
125 bachelor's degree areas, 108 master's degree areas, 50 doctoral degree
areas, and EIGHT first professional degree areas.
Temple is at the forefront of offering degree programs that are the most sought-
out by today's student-athlete. The University offers graduate and post-graduate
degrees in criminology, sport and recreation management, kinesiology, African-
American studies, international business administration and broadcasting,
telecommunications and mass media.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO, ROBIN MILLER, AND JIM ROESE.
From its soaring atrium to its high-tech classrooms,
the Tuttleman Learning Center offers students an
exciting place to learn, research and relax.
The fall 2005 freshman class was Temple's largest
and smartest ever - for the sixth consecutive year.
T h e a v e r a g e S AT s c o r e o f i n c o m i n g f r e s h m e n h a s
increased to 1098, which is 70 points above the
national average and 62 points higher than in 2000.
Undergraduate applications surged by nearly 40
percent since 2000 to an all-time high of 17,360.
Temple is the nation's sixth largest provider of
professional education. The Fox School of Business
and Management's MBA program is ranked No. 1 in the
country by Financial Times for “Value for Money.”
Edith Adam, SCT '81: Editor Page One, USA Today
Dennis J. Alter, EDU '66, HON '99: Chairman and CEO, Advanta Corporation
The Honorable Lynne Abraham, CLA '62, LAW '65:
District Attorney, City of Philadelphia
hall & Frank Baldino, Jr., Ph.D., MED '80:
oates Founder, Chairman and CEO, Cephalon Corporation
Barton Blatstein, CLA '76: President and CEO, Tower Investments, Inc.
Eugene Block, FSBM '51: Founder, Rosenbluth Travel
Sandra Bloom, M.D., MED '75: CEO, Community Works
Norman Braman, FSBM '55: Owner and President, Braman Automotive Group;
former owner Philadelphia Eagles
David Brenner, BUS '61: Comedian
Rick Brunson, SSA '05: Guard, Houston Rockets
Stephen A. Capus, SCT '86: President, NBC News Inc.
Claudia Catania, MUS '68: mezzo-soprano, Metropolitan Opera, Broadway
John B. Clark, SCT '98: Sports Anchor and Reporter, NBC10 - TV Philadelphia
Robert J. Coleman, Esq. LAW '64:
CEO and Chairman, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin
William H. Cosby, Jr., CST '77, HON '72, '91: Comedian and actor
John M. Daly, M.D., MED '73: Dean, School of Medicine, Temple University
kathryn William J. Daly, SCT '77: Vice President, Warner Brothers, Inc.
morris Tracy Davidson, SCT '06: Co-anchor and reporter, NBC10 - TV Philadelphia
Vincent W. DeMentri, SCT '87: Co-anchor and reporter, NBC10 - TV Philadelphia
The Honorable Nelson Diaz, LAW '72: Partner, Blank Rome, LLP
Steven Erlbaum, CLA '68: Former owner and president, David's Bridal
Gladys (Happy) Fernandez, EDU '84: President, Moore College of Art and Design;
former Councilwoman, City of Philadelphia
Robert W. Ford, M.D., MED '63: Founder, World Health Mission
The Honorable Vincent J. Fumo, LAW '72: Chairman, Appropriations Committee of
the Pennsylvania State Senate; Attorney, Dilworth, Paxson & Kalish
nelson Catherine C. Gandolfo, SCT '71: Reporter, 6ABC News Philadelphia
diaz Doug Gaston, SCT '83: Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Comcast Cable
Jason George, SCT '96, SCT '97: Actor, UPN's Eve; Barbershop
steve Daryl Hall, MUS '69: Musician, Hall & Oates
capus Veronica Hamel, CLA '62:
Actor, Hill Street Blues, The Bob Newhart Show and The Rockford Files
David Hartman, M.D., MED '76:
Was the first blind person to graduate from medical school in the U.S.
David Henry, SCT '94: Reporter, 6ABC News Philadelphia
Vince Hill, SCT '79: Anchor, KYW Newsradio and Adjunct Professor, Temple
University School of Communications and Theater
Rhea Hughes, SCT '90: Co-host, sports radio 610 WIP (AM) Philadelphia
Marc Jackson, FSBM '97: Center/forward, New Orleans Hornets
Ronald N. Jacobi, Esq. CLA '68: Of Counsel, Bryan Cave, LLP; Former Senior Vice
President and Legal Counsel, The Coca-Cola Company
Lance Johnstone, STHM '96: Defensive end, Oakland Raiders
Eddie Jones, STHM '05: Forward, Memphis Grizzlies
William A. Jones, Esq. CLA '67: Senior Executive Vice President, Metro Goldwyn Mayer
BILL COSBY Lewis Katz, CST '63: Trustee, owner, New Jersey Devils (NHL); former CEO, Kinney
Parking Holding Corporation; former owner, New Jersey Nets (NBA)
Sidney Kimmel, FSBM '53, HON '96: CEO, Jones Apparel, Inc.;
President, The Sidney Kimmel Foundation
Morton M. Kligerman, M.D., CST '38, Med '41, '49:
Founding father of modern radiation oncology
Dorothy Krysluk, SCT '97: Traffic Reporter, Fox 29 News Philadelphia
Mitchell G. Leibovitz, CLA '66, EDU '71, FSBM '74: Former CEO, Pep Boys
Robin T. Macintosh, SCT '71: Reporter, CBS-3 News Philadelphia
Larry Magid, FSBM '64: Founder, Electric Factory Concerts; Vice President, SFX Entertainment
Brian McDonough, M.D., MED '85: Medical Reporter, Fox 29 New Philadelphia
Adam McKay, CLS '90: Writer and director, Anchorman, Former Head Writer, Saturday Night Live lewis
Aaron McKie, SSA '02: Guard, Los Angeles Lakers katz
Jason McKie, SCT '03: Running back, Chicago Bears
Joseph Medeiros, SCT '75: Head Writer, NBC's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Larry G. Miller, FSBM '82: President, The Jordan Brand, Nike, Inc.
Leslie Anne Miller, Esq. LAW '94: Former General Counsel, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania;
former President, The Kimmel Center of the Performing Arts
Gillian Milovanovic, SCT '77: United States Ambassador to Macedonia
H. Melvin Ming, FSBM '67: Executive Vice President, Sesame Workshop mayor
Kathryn Morris, SCT '93: Actor, Cold Case and Minority Report john
Harry J. Mullany, III, FSBM '80, '82: President, Eastern Division, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
David Murphy, SCT '85: Weather anchor, 6ABC News Philadelphia street
John Oates, SCT '70: Musician, Hall & Oates
Judith J. Ochs, M.D., MED '73:
Senior Medical Director of Clinical Research, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lambert Orkis, MUS '68: pianist, principal keyboard, National Symphony
R. Anderson Pew, FSBM '59: Board Member, The Pew Charitable Trusts; Trustee Emeritus, Bryn Mawr
College; former board member, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Curtis Institute of Music
Charles Pizzi, FSBM '77: President and CEO, Tasty Baking Company
Jason Read, FSBM '03: 2004 Olympic gold medalist, rowing world record holder
Merrill A. Reese, FSBM '64: Vice President, General Manager and Co-Owner, Progressive Broadcasting
frank
Company, Inc; Sports Announcer, Philadelphia Eagles, 94.1 WYSP-FM Philadelphia baldino
Lindsay Rosenwald, M.D., '83: President and CEO, Paramount Capital, Inc.
Bob Saget, SCT '78: Former Host, America's Funniest Home Videos; Actor, Full House
Mitchel B. Sayare, Ph.D., MED '75: President, Chairman and CEO ImmunoGen, Inc.
Jill H. Scott, EDU '96: Vocalist
Willard Shepard, SCT '80: Two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Gulf War Fighter Pilot
Murray H. Shusterman, Esq. LAW '36: Senrio Counsel, Fox Rothschild, LLP
The Honorable Martin Silverstein, LAW '79: United States Ambassador to Uruguay
Alshermond, Singleton, STHM '97: Linebacker, Dallas Cowboys
Tom Sizemore, SCT '86: Actor, Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbor, and Black Hawk Down
Debra Sledge, TYL '78: Musician, Sister Sledge
Joan Sledge, SCT '78: Musician, Sister Sledge jill scott
Kim Sledge, CLA '82: Musician, Sister Sledge
The Honorable Dolores Sloviter, CAS '53: Chief Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Third
Circuit; Faculty, Beasley School of Law, Temple University
Suzanne Smith, SCT '80: Three-time Emmy Award-winning Producer/Director, CBS Sports
The Honorable John Street, LAW '75: Mayor, City of Philadelphia
Jeffrey Stritar, M.D., Ph.D., MED '76: Director, Clinical Research, Pfizer, Inc.
Shirley Tilghman, Ph.D., MED '75: President, Princeton University
The Honorable Petrese B. Tucker, LAW '76:
Federal Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Edna S. Tuttleman, FSBM '42: Distinguished art collector and philanthropist; board member, larry
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Jeanne McHale Walte, SCT '78:
miller
Chief Executive Officer, Banyan Productions (creators of Trading Spaces and A Wedding Story, etc.)
Joby S. Warrick, SCT '82: Pulitzer Prize-winning Investigative Journalist, Washington Post
Daniel J. Whelan, Esq. LAW '73: Former President and CEO, Verizon Pennsylvania; member,
Philadelphia School Reform Commission
Marc Zumoff, SCT '92: Announcer, Philadelphia 76ers
Joseph S. Zuritsky, Esq. FSBM '61, LAW '64: President and CEO, Parkway Corporation
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in october 2005, national geographic traveler magazine declared to its more than
five million readers that philadelphia is america’s “next great city.”
PHOTOS COURTESY OF COY BUTLER/PCVB, DREW HALLOWELL/PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, EDWARD SAVARIA, JR./PCVB,
ANTHONY SINAGOGA/PCVB, AND ROMAN VINOLY/PCVB.
The birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, Philadelphia is the fifth-
largest city in the country. Forty percent of the U.S. population lives within a four
hour drive.
With more than 80 institutions of higher learning and approximately 300,000
university students, Philadelphia blends the vast resources of a world-class city
with the friendly atmosphere of a college town.
Philadelphia is home to nine professional sports teams and was recently named the
No. 2 sports city in the nation by The Sporting News.
Philadelphia is the fourth largest
media and telecommunications market in
the United States. The region boasts
many major telecommunications and
media outlets including a major cable
sports network, NFL Films, and many
independent film and video production
and post production houses, radio and
television stations, casting agencies
and advertising and public relations
agencies.
Top 10 Television Markets*
Market ...................................TVHH
1 New York, NY ..................7,375,530
2 Los Angeles, CA .............5,536,430
3 Chicago, IL ......................3,430,790
4 P h i l a d e l p h i a , PA . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 , 9 2 5 , 5 6 0
5 Boston, MA .....................2,375,310
6 San Fran.-Oakland, CA ....2,355,740
7 Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX .......2,336,140
8 Washington, DC ...............2,252,550
9 Atlanta, GA ....................2,097,220
1 0 Houston, TX ....................1,938,670
*-Data obtained from Arbitron Spring
2006 Blue Book
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO.
adidas is the official outfitter of temple football.
Adidas got a glimpse into the future of Temple football
and signed a deal to become the team’s official outfitter.
The Owls join UCLA, Tennessee and Notre Dame in the
Adidas football family.
Edberg-Olson Hall is the home of the Temple University football program.
Officially dedicated on December 9, 2000, the facility was designed by AP3C
Architects of Philadelphia. The building was engineered to not only support
the football team’s functional requirements, but to enhance the experience
through innovative design concepts. it provides the perfect atmosphere to
develop a bond in football, family and philly. During the season,
approximately 250 people will pass through its doors on a daily basis.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO.
thanks to a fundraising effort managed by the owl club and spearheaded by
dr. peter chodoff, temple practices on an $800,000 sprinturf surface.
recognized for its superior drainage and natural-grass-like characteristics,
the synthetic turf system is deemed the “next generation of grass.”
Edberg-Olson Hall contains team and coaches locker rooms, a weight room, a
training room, equipment facilities, coaches offices, observation balcony, a
players lounge, computer lab, individual position meeting rooms and a theater-
style team meeting room. It is the perfect complement to a gridiron landscape
outside featuring 130,000 square feet of Sprinturf.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO AND GREG CARROCCIO.
Temple's game day facilities at Lincoln Financial Field,
which include a players locker room, training room,
assistant coaches locker room, equipment room and a head
coach's locker room, comprise approximately 6,000 square
feet of space. The players locker area, bathroom facilities
and shower area alone encompasS 2,600 square feet.
Temple football strength and conditioning is a free weight,
Olympic-based program that utilizes world-wide performance
concepts. The goals are to increase strength, speed and
power via football energy system adaptation. Most exercises
are multi-joint with a high speed emphasis designed to move
weight fast. The Owls do not train to be track & field
athletes or body builders, they train specifically for
football. As such, Temple players have the energy
system demands that the game requires.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO.
GEORGE DELEONE
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MATT RHULE
DEFENSIVE LINE
PAUL WILLIAMS
DEFENSIVE BACKS
BOB BICKNELL
OFFENSIVE LINE
AL GOLDEN
HEAD COACH
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO.
RYAN DAY
WIDE RECEIVERS JEFF NIXON ANDREW dEES
RUNNING BACKS
TIGHT ENDS
MARK D’ONOFRIO
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR MIKE SIRAVO
RECRUITING COORDINATOR/
LINEBACKERS
The Temple staff boasts both youth and successful experience. With 51 bowl games
among them, their average age on opening night at Buffalo will be 35.8 years. it is one
of just four in the country consisting entirely of former Division I players.
The Temple staff has extremely strong ties to the Northeast Region, the heart of the
team’s recruiting base. Two coaches hail from Pennsylvania, two call New Jersey home
and the rest of the staff hails from Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New York and Rhode Island.
Temple football is extremely active in the “Owl Outreach”
program conducted by the Department of Athletics.
student-athletes are organized to visit schools, hospitals,
mentor children and perform various works in the
community. Temple proudly subscribes to the NCAA Life
Skills program which seeks to develop the personal,
career and academic skills of student-athletes.
ECAC All-Star John Gross was
named Temple’s 2005-06 Male
Student-Athlete of the Year.
He was a semifinalist for the
2005 Draddy Trophy, often
referred to as the academic
Heisman.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GARY BUNDY, JOSEPH V. LABOLITO, AND ZOHRAB KAZANJIAN.
ANDREW COLEMAN
jake brownell
From the desk of...
AL GOLDEN
When I was appointed the head football coach of Temple
University on December 6, 2005, one of my top priorities was
to establish a walk-on program unrivaled on the regional and
state level; one that afforded players the opportunity to be a
part of the resurgence of TEMPLE FOOTBALL. The end
product was the organization of our LOCAL 215 program.
Much like the unions that support the great city of
Philadelphia, the LOCAL 215 represents the tough, disciplined
and blue-collar student-athletes who believe they have what it
takes to play Division I football and build the TEMPLE OWLS
into a program representative of a first-rate university and a
first-class city.
The LOCAL 215 walk-on program is an exceptional
opportunity for regional student-athletes to not only earn a
roster spot, but the chance to compete for playing time and
ultimately earn a scholarship. Numerous LOCAL 215 mem-
bers are actively contributing to the team and several more
have already earned a scholarship. Among them are current
Owls Andrew Coleman (LB-Springbrook HS), Mike
Loveland (FS-Neshaminy HS) and Jake Brownell (P-West
Deptford HS). In addition, student-athletes will receive an
outstanding education at the East Coast’s “hottest” universi-
ty for the low in-state tuition rate of $9,140 or the equally
MATT POWELL attractive out-of-state tuition of $16,736 (District of
Columbia residents are eligible for in-state tuition).
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSEPH V. LABOLITO.
MICHAEL LOVELAND
Bruce Francis received
the first annual Gavin
White, Jr. Walk-On Award
this past spring. The
award is named after the
former walk-on who was
the Owls' starting
quarterback before
becoming an assistant
coach and, eventually,
Director of Athletics
at Temple.
sean dillard
all-big east
washington redskins
russell newman
all-big east
denver broncos
Temple Director of
Athletics Bill
Bradshaw presents
MAC Commissioner
Rick Chryst a jersey
on May 17, 2005, the
day the Owls were
welcomed as an
affiliate league
member. Temple
begins a full
conference schedule
in 2007.
The 2006 football campaign will be the 60th in MAC gridiron history.
The MAC has three guaranteed bowl tie-ins, the GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Alabama (Dec. 20 vs.
Conference USA), the Motor City Bowl in Detroit, Mich. (Dec. 26 vs. Big Ten) and the International
Bowl in Toronto, Canada (Jan. 6 vs. Big East). MAC members have an 11-5 record in bowl games
since 1997.
The MAC added to its reputation as the “Conference of Quarterbacks” as former Miami University
signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger (right) led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl victory in just
his second year in the NFL. Roethlisberger became the youngest QB ever to win a Super Bowl. As of
July 1, there were 106 former MAC players on NFL rosters. Thirty-four MAC players have been
selected in the NFL Draft since 2003.
The MAC leads the 11 I-A conferences in long term graduation rates for football
student-athletes.
Ford Field (backgroud) in downtown Detroit is the official home of the MAC Championship game.
The $500 million, 65,000-seat venue is also home to the Detroit Lions and the Motor City Bowl.
The MAC has a television
contract with ESPN through
2010. The agreement guarantees
the league exposure on ESPN,
ESPN2 and ESPNU. ABC/ESPN owns
exclusive rights to the MAC
Football Championship.
ben roethlisberger
2006 super bowl champion
Antonio Gates via miami
NFL pro Bowl via Kent State
Jason Babin
First Round NFL Draft Choice
via Western Michigan
andy mccollum
super bowl champion
13-year nfl veteran via toledo
Jason Taylor
NFL Pro Bowl via Akron
rian wallace
super bowl champion
tre johnson
pro bowl
randy grossman
four-time
super bowl champion
joe klecko
four pro bowls
al singleton
super bowl champion
dan klecko
two super bowl titles
anthony anderson
super bowl champion
jim cooper
super bowl champion
todd bowles
two super bowl titles
kevin ross
two pro
bowls
steve watson
pro bowl
Five of the last six Super Bowl
champions have had a former
Temple Owl on their roster.
PRESEASON ROSTER
No. Name ................................Pos. Elig. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Last School
NUMERICAL ROSTER Amoah, Seth......................LB Fr. 6-0 225 Laurel Springs, N.J./Highland Regional
1 Brinson, Wilbert 44 Mebane, Walter 41 Armstrong, Kevin*...........OLB So. 6-3 240 Baltimore, Md./Baltimore Polytechnic
2 Hamilton, Domerio 47 Brownell, Jake 93 Azubuike, Leyon* ............OLB R-So. 6-3 245 East Stroudsburg, Pa./E. Stroudsburg South
Banks, Terrance.................DT Fr. 6-1 275 Newark, N.J./Weequahic
3 Holley, Mike 48 Powell, Matt
Bartocci, Phil ....................WR R-Fr. 6-0 195 Scranton, Pa./Scranton
5 Gore, Ryan 49 Fisher, Brent Bennage, Kevin .................OL Fr. 6-3 270 Milton, Pa./Milton
6 Reese, David 50 Fatherly, David 79 Battle, Dwavon* ...............OG R-So. 6-2 315 Richmond, Va./Fork Union MA
7 Brown, Tim 56 Coleman, Andrew Boyer, Jonathan ..................P Fr. 6-5 220 Easton, Pa./Easton Area
Brabham, Jared .................DT Fr. 6-2 295 Long Branch, N.J./Long Branch
8 Clancy, Colin 59 Derenthal, Alex
1 Brinson, Wilbert ...............DB Fr. 6-0 190 Cheltenham, Md./Fork Union MA
10 Harris, Jamel 60 Dickson, Neil Brown, Marcus ..................TE Fr. 6-4 250 Upper Marlboro, Md./DeMatha Catholic
11 Dunston, Jarrett 61 Smith, Alston 7 Brown, Tim* .....................RB R-Sr. 5-8 190 Stockton, Calif./CC of San Francisco
14 Santa Cruz, Nick 63 Margulies, Evan 47 Brownell, Jake ...................P/K R-Fr. 5-10 195 Thorofare, N.J./Navy
17 Kelly, Shane 65 Spitale, Carl Brownell, John...................LB Fr. 6-0 220 Thorofare, N.J./West Deptford
Buffaloe, Bryce ..................FB R-Fr. 6-1 230 Berlin, Conn./Berlin
18 Murphy, Danny 67 Hanna, Marcos
39 Bundy, Josh**....................FB Jr. 5-10 240 Ambler, Pa./Wissahickon
21 Harris, Dominique 68 Denman, Leigh Bunton, A.J. .....................WR Fr. 5-10 175 West Deptford, N.J./West Deptford
22 Shelton, Travis 70 Seifert, Elliot Carter, Bryce .....................OL Fr. 6-3 315 Freehold, N.J./Freehold Borough
23 McAllister, Nickolas 71 Ferguson, Jabari Case, Andrew....................QB R-Fr. 5-9 185 Folcroft, Pa./Monsignor Bonner
Channell, Terrell ...............RB R-Jr. 5-7 160 Atlanta, Ga./Clark
24 Page, Chris 73 Tyler, Devin
Chiavacci, Dave.................FB Fr. 6-0 205 Clarks Summit, Pa./Abington Heights
25 Sheppard, Richard 74 Satchell, Sean Charlton, Vaughn..............QB Fr. 6-4 210 Landenberg, Pa./Avon Grove
26 Loveland, Michael 75 Manor III, Brison 8 Clancy, Colin*...................QB So. 6-0 195 Stonington, Conn./St. Thomas More Prep
27 Herting, Ryan 79 Battle, Dwavon Clawson, Garrett ................K Fr. 5-11 160 Duncanville, Pa./Hollidaysburg
56 Coleman, Andrew* ...........LB R-Jr. 6-0 225 Silver Spring, Md./Springbrook
28 Cooper, Jr., Evan 82 Francis, Bruce
29 Coleman, Georg* ..............CB So. 6-0 175 Levittown, Pa./Neshaminy
29 Coleman, Georg 84 Hendy, Ben
28 Cooper, Jr., Evan* ............CB So. 5-10 185 Miami, Fla./American Heritage
33 Hardemon, Willie 87 McGrath, Bill Crudup, Dy’Onne ............WR Fr. 5-9 165 New Haven, Conn./Hyde Leadership
34 Harper, Jason 90 Morris, Doug 68 Denman, Leigh* ...............OG R-Sr. 6-6 315 Succasunna, N.J./Roxbury
39 Bundy, Josh 92 Knighton, Terrance 59 Derenthal, Alex* ................C R-So. 6-4 280 Davie, Fla./Western
60 Dickson, Neil* ..................OG R-Sr. 6-4 280 Winfield, Kan./Coffeyville CC
41 Armstrong, Kevin 93 Azubuike, Leyon
DiMichele, Adam..............QB R-So. 6-1 185 McKees Rocks, Pa./Okaloosa-Walton CC
42 Yasenchak, Vince 94 Simpson, Philip DiMichele, Alex ................FB Fr. 6-1 240 McKees Rocks, Pa./Sto-Rox
43 Holt, Keith Douglas, Andre .................OL R-So. 6-5 265 New Rochelle, N.Y./Rhode Island
11 Dunston, Jarrett ................QB Fr. 6-3 215 Raleigh, N.C./Hargrave MA
50 Fatherly, David ..................DE R-Sr. 6-2 255 Williamsport, Pa./Williamsport
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 71 Ferguson, Jabari* ..............OT R-So. 6-4 295 Miami, Fla./Miami-Killian
Ferla, Anthony ..................DB Fr. 5-10 190 Waldwick, N.J./St. Joseph's Regional
Coaches 49 Fisher, Brent ......................LB R-Jr. 6-3 220 Philadelphia, Pa./St. Augustine's
Bob Bicknell.....................................bick-NELL Floyd, Jason.......................OL Fr. 6-4 320 New Haven, Conn./Wilbur Cross
George DeLeone ..........................DAY-lay-own Foster, Andrew ..................DE Fr. 6-5 220 Willingboro, N.J./Willingboro
Mark D'Onofrio ....................duh-NAHF-re-oh 82 Francis, Bruce* .................WR So. 6-0 175 Sicklerville, N.J./Timber Creek
Mike Siravo..................................sih-RAH-voh
Gallette, Junior ..................LB Fr. 6-2 215 Spring Valley, N.Y./St. Joseph's Regional (N.J.)
Satyen Bhakta ...............SAH-te-en BAHK-tuh
5 Gore, Ryan*** .................OLB R-Sr. 6-0 225 Philadelphia, Pa./George Washington
Graves, Karl ......................DB R-Sr. 5-9 175 Philadelphia, Pa./Georgia Tech
Players
Haley, John ........................LB Fr. 6-1 205 Potomac Falls, Va./Westfield
Seth Amoah ...................................uh-moh-ah
2 Hamilton, Domerio* .......WR R-Jr. 6-0 190 Wichita, Kan./Dodge City CC
Leyon Azubuike ........LEE-ahn ah-zoo-BEE-kay
67 Hanna, Marcos..................OL R-So. 6-1 285 Lansdale, Pa./North Penn
Dwavon Battle ..............................dway-VAHN
33 Hardemon, Willie**..........DB Jr. 6-0 170 Miami, Fla./Miami-Jackson
Jared Brabham..................................BRAB-um
34 Harper, Jason.....................RB Fr. 5-9 195 Budd Lake, N.J./Fork Union MA
Dy'Onne Crudup...................................DIE-on
21 Harris, Dominique ...........DB R-Fr. 6-3 195 Washington, D.C./H.D. Woodson
Adam/Alex DiMichele ..................di-MIKE-uhl
10 Harris, Jamel***...............WR R-Sr. 6-0 190 Shrewsbury, N.J./Red Bank Regional
Steve Maneri..................................muh-nair-ee
Henderson, Marcques .......TE R-So. 6-0 255 Sacramento, Calif./Am. River
Brison Manor .................................BRIGH-sun
84 Hendy, Ben*......................TE So. 6-3 235 Sandy, Utah/Hillcrest
Evan Margulies.........................mahr-gah-LEES
27 Herting, Ryan...................OLB R-So. 6-2 215 Harrisburg, Pa./Pittsburgh
Walter Mebane .................................MEE-bane
Hill, Terry..........................OL R-Sr. 6-3 255 Dayton, Tenn./Bryan
Dave Nwasike..............................Wah-SEE-kee
3 Holley, Mike** .................WR R-Sr. 5-9 185 Washington, D.C./Archbishop Carroll
Millage Peaks......................................MILL-idg
43 Holt, Keith* ......................ILB So. 6-1 215 Williamstown, N.J./Williamstown
Elliott Seifert .....................................SIGH-fert
Iadonisi, Nick ....................DB Jr. 5-11 195 Brick, N.J./Kean
Alston Smith........................................AL-stun
Irwin, Le'Ron.....................LB Fr. 6-1 210 Virginia Beach, Va./Ocean Lakes
Carl Spitale..................................spih-TAH-lee
Joseph, Alex.......................LB Fr. 6-2 205 Stamford, Conn./Stamford
Vince Yasenchak ......................yuh-CEN-chack
Josiah, Karsaul...................RB R-Sr. 5-9 200 Bristol, Pa./Wilkes
34 2006 TEMPLE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
PRESEASON ROSTER
No. Name ................................Pos. Elig. Ht. Wt. Hometown/Last School
17 Kelly, Shane* ....................QB So. 6-4 215 Basking Ridge, N.J./The Hill School (Pa.) eligibility
92 Knighton, Terrance* .........DT So. 6-4 325 Windsor, Conn./Milford Academy (N.Y.) redshirt Seniors (20) Sophomores (12)
Louis, Josue ......................WR R-Fr. 6-0 175 Spring Valley, N.Y./Ramapo 7 Brown, Tim 41 Armstrong, Kevin
26 Loveland, Michael** .........DB R-Sr. 6-0 190 Langhorne, Pa./Neshaminy 68 Denman, Leigh 8 Clancy, Colin
Maneri, Steve ....................TE Fr. 6-6 225 Saddle Brook, N.J./Saddle Brook 60 Dickson, Neil 29 Coleman, Georg
Manger, Travis ...................TE R-So. 6-3 235 Newtown, Pa./Millersville 50 Fatherly, David 28 Cooper, Jr., Evan
75 Manor III, Brison ..............OL R-So. 6-3 280 Sherwood, Ark./Coffeyville CC 5 Gore, Ryan 82 Francis, Bruce
63 Margulies, Evan.................OL R-Jr. 6-3 315 Hillsborough, N.J./Kansas State Graves, Karl 84 Hendy, Ben
Mason, Josh.......................RB So. 5-10 190 Wilkes Barre, Pa./Rhode Island 10 Harris, Jamel 43 Holt, Keith
23 McAllister, Nickolas .........CB R-Fr. 5-10 175 Jacksonville, Fla./Kennesaw (Ga.) Mountain Hill, Terry 17 Kelly, Shane
McGill, James ....................LB R-Sr. 5-10 230 Philadelphia, Pa./CC Philadelphia 3 Holley, Mike 92 Knighton, Terrance
87 McGrath, Bill..................TE/LS R-Fr. 6-5 245 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan/Vanier Karsaul, Josiah Mason, Josh
McLaughlin, Charles.........DB R-Sr. 5-11 190 Philadelphia, Pa./Lincoln 26 Loveland, Michael 25 Sheppard, Richard
44 Mebane, Walter* ..............ILB R-Sr. 6-0 225 Los Angeles, Calif./Los Angeles SW CC McGill, James Uebberoth, Ricky
Metz, Jonathan ..................RB R-So. 5-8 185 Souderton, Pa./Souderton McLaughlin, Charles
Morris, Darius...................OL Fr. 6-4 290 Long Branch, N.J./Long Branch 44 Mebane, Walter Redshirt
90 Morris, Doug ....................DE R-Sr. 6-3 280 Pensacola, Fla./Dixie State (Utah) 90 Morris, Doug Freshmen (11)
18 Murphy, Danny** ..............K R-Jr. 5-8 175 Centreville, Va./Westfield Pettinelli, Mike Bartocci, Phil
Neblett, Andre ..................DE Fr. 6-2 275 Rahway, N.J./Rahway 6 Reese, David 47 Brownell, Jake
Nwasike, Dave...................DE Fr. 6-2 240 Marietta, Ga./Kennesaw Mountain Schiccatano, Nate Buffaloe, Bryce
Oyeyemi, Abioye...............DB R-Jr. 5-10 185 Minneapolis, Minn./Hibbing CC 70 Seifert, Elliot Case, Andrew
24 Page, Chris* ......................DB Sr. 5-10 180 Aurora, Colo./Glendale (Ariz.) CC Whiteside, Deon 21 Harris, Dominique
Parris, Dale .......................WR Fr. 6-0 180 Millville, N.J./Millville Louis, Josue
Peaks, Millage ....................LB Fr. 6-2 215 Culver City, Calif./Culver City Seniors (2) 23 McAllister, Nickolas
24 Page, Chris 87 McGrath, Bill
Pettinelli, Mike ...................K R-Sr. 5-9 160 West Chester, Pa./Marple-Newtown
14 Santa Cruz, Nick 65 Spitale, Carl
48 Powell, Matt**...................LB R-Jr. 5-11 215 Berlin, Conn./Berlin
6 Reese, David**..................CB R-Sr. 5-11 180 Washington, D.C./H.D. Woodson 73 Tyler, Devin
Redshirt Juniors (10) Wadley, Jordan
Ricks III, David H.W.........RB Fr. 5-11 190 Raleigh, N.C./Southeast Raleigh
Channel, Terrell
Sanford, Brian ...................LB Fr. 6-2 230 Hartford, Conn./Westminster
56 Coleman, Andrew
14 Santa Cruz, Nick* ............WR Sr. 5-7 165 Phoenix, Ariz./Scottsdale CC Freshmen (33)
49 Fisher, Brent
74 Satchell, Sean ....................OL R-So. 6-3 315 Cherry Hill, N.J./Cherry Hill East Amoah, Seth
2 Hamilton, Domerio
Schiccatano, Nate ...........FB/TE R-Sr. 6-3 250 Coal Township, Pa./Notre Dame Banks, Terrance
63 Margulies, Evan
70 Seifert, Elliot*** ...............OT R-Sr. 6-7 300 Reading, Pa./Exeter Senior Bennage, Kevin
18 Murphy, Danny
22 Shelton, Travis*................WR R-So. 5-11 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla./South Plantation Boyer, Jonathan
Oyeyemi, Abioye
25 Sheppard, Richard *..........DB So. 6-0 195 Philadelphia, Pa./Simon Gratz Brabham, Jared
48 Powell, Matt
94 Simpson, Philip* ...............DL R-So. 6-2 275 Miami, Fla./Southridge 1 Brinson, Wilbert
Stockman, Gary
61 Smith, Alston*..................DT R-So. 5-11 280 Richmond, Va./Huguenot Brown, Marcus
42 Yasenchak, Vince
Smith, Charles ..................OL Fr. 6-6 340 Bowie, Md./C.H. Flowers Brownell, John
65 Spitale, Carl .....................OL R-Fr. 6-8 320 West Palm Beach, Fla./Royal Palm Beach Bunton, A.J.
Juniors (3)
Stockman, Gary ................WR R-Jr. 5-6 160 Philadelphia, Pa./Cheltenham 39 Bundy, Josh Carter, Bryce
73 Tyler, Devin ......................DE R-Fr. 6-7 250 Suitland, Md./Suitland 33 Hardemon, Willie Charlton, Vaughn
Uebberoth, Ricky ..............DB So. 6-3 190 Denver, Pa./Saint Francis (Pa.) Univ. Iadonisi, Nick Chiavacci, Dave
Wadley, Jordan...................LB R-Fr. 6-3 210 New Cumberland, Pa./Red Land Clawson, Garrett
Whiteside, Deon ..............WR R-Sr. 6-1 185 Stockton, Calif./Savannah State Redshirt Crudup, Dy'Onne
42 Yasenchak, Vince** ...........FB R-Jr. 6-1 230 Kulpmont, Pa./Mount Carmel Sophomores (16) DiMichele, Alex
93 Azubuike, Leyon 11 Dunston, Jarrett
* -Letters won
79 Battle, Dwavon Ferla, Anthony
59 Derenthal, Alex Foster, Andrew
BREAKDOWN BY STATE DiMichele, Adam Floyd, Jason
Pennsylvania ............................................33 Douglas, Andre Gallette, Junior
New Jersey ...............................................22 Ferguson, Jabari Haley, John
Florida........................................................9 67 Hanna, Marcos 34 Harper, Jason
Connecticut ...............................................8
California ...................................................5 Henderson, Marcques Irwin, Le'Ron
Maryland....................................................6 27 Herting, Ryan Joseph, Alex
Virginia ......................................................5 Manger, Travis Maneri, Steve
New York ...................................................3
Washington, D.C. .....................................3 75 Manor III, Brison Morris, Darius
Arizona ......................................................2 Metz, Jonathan Neblett, Andre
Georgia ......................................................2 74 Satchell, Sean Nwasike, Dave
Kansas........................................................2
North Carolina ..........................................2 22 Shelton, Travis Parris, Dale
Colorado.....................................................1 94 Simpson, Philip Peaks, Millage
Minnesota...................................................1 61 Smith Alston Ricks III, David H.W.
Tennessee ...................................................1
Utah............................................................1
Sanford, Brian
Canada .......................................................1 Smith, Charles
“Individuals play the game, but teams win championships.”—Bill Parcells 35
PRESEASON depth chart
OFFENSE: MULTIPLE DEFENSE: 3-4
W
X-WIDE 82 Bruce Francis (6-0, 175, So.) DEFENSIVE 73 Devin Tyler (6-7, 250, R-Fr.)
RECEIVER 10 Jamel Harris (6-0, 190, R-Sr.) END 50 David Fatherly (6-2, 255, R-Sr.)
14 Nick Santa Cruz (5-7, 165, Sr.)
NOSE 92 Terrance Knighton (6-4, 325, So.)
LEFT 70 Elliot Seifert (6-7, 300, R-Sr.) TACKLE 61 Alston Smith (5-11, 280, R-So.)
TACKLE 75 Brison Manor III (6-3, 280, R-So.)
DEFENSIVE 94 Philip Simpson (6-2, 275, R-So.)
LEFT 79 Dwavon Battle (6-2, 315, R-So.) END 90 Doug Morris (6-3, 280, R-Sr.)
GUARD 68 Leigh Denman (6-6, 315, R-Sr.)
RUSH 93 Leyon Azubuike (6-3, 245, R-So.)
CENTER 59 Alex Derenthal (6-4, 280, R-So.) OLB 41 Kevin Armstrong (6-3, 240, So.)
67 Marcos Hanna (6-1, 285, R-So.)
63 Evan Margulies (6-3, 315, R-Jr.) ILB 43 Keith Holt (6-1, 215, So.)
49 Brent Fisher (6-3, 220, R-Jr.)
RIGHT 60 Neil Dickson (6-4, 280, R-Sr.)
GUARD 74 Sean Satchell (6-3, 315, R-So.) ILB 44 Walter Mebane (6-0, 225, R-Sr.)
48 O
Matt Powell (5-11, 215, R-Jr.) -OR-
RIGHT 71 Jabari Ferguson (6-4, 295, R-So.) 56 Andrew Coleman (6-0, 225, R-Jr.)
TACKLE 65 Carl Spitale (6-8, 320, R-Fr.)
OLB 5 Ryan Gore (6-0, 225, R-Sr.)
TIGHT 84 Ben Hendy (6-3, 235, So.) 27 Ryan Herting (6-2, 215, R-So.)
END 87 Bill McGrath (6-5, 245, R-Fr.)
RIGHT 29 Georg Coleman (6-0, 175, So.)
QUARTER- 17 O
Shane Kelly (6-4, 215, So.) -OR- CORNER 28 Evan Cooper, Jr. (5-10, 185, So.)
BACK 8 O
Colin Clancy (6-0, 195, So.) -OR-
11 Jarrett Dunston (6-3, 215, Fr.) RIGHT 21 Dominique Harris (6-3, 195, R-Fr.)
SAFETY 1 Wilbert Brinson (6-0, 190, Fr.)
RUNNING 7 Tim Brown (5-8, 190, R-Sr.)
BACK 34 Jason Harper (5-9, 195, Fr.) LEFT 24 Chris Page (5-10, 180, Sr.)
SAFETY 26 Michael Loveland (6-0, 190, R-Sr.)
FULLBACK 39 Josh Bundy (5-10, 240, Jr.)
42 Vince Yasenchak (6-1, 230, R-Jr.) LEFT 6 David Reese (5-11, 180, R-Sr.)
CORNER 23 Nickolas McAllister (5-10, 175, R-Fr.)
W
Z-WIDE 2 Domerio Hamilton (6-0, 190, R-Jr.)
RECEIVER 22 Travis Shelton (5-11, 185, R-So.)
3 Mike Holley (5-9, 185, R-Sr.)
SPECIALISTS
PUNTER 47 Jake Brownell (5-10, 195, R-Fr.) LONG 87 Bill McGrath (6-5, 245, R-Fr.)
SNAPPER
KICKER 18 O
Danny Murphy (5-8, 175, R-Jr.) -OR-
Mike Pettinelli (5-9, 160, R-Sr.) PUNT 14 Nick Santa Cruz (5-7, 165, Sr.)
RETURNS 7 Tim Brown (5-8, 190, R-Sr.)
HOLDER 47 Jake Brownell (5-10, 195, R-Fr.)
KICKOFF 22 Travis Shelton (5-11, 185, R-So.)
RETURNS 34 Jason Harper (5-9, 195, Fr.)
36 2006 TEMPLE FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
outlook
268. When Temple football opens its dent-athletes have made progress in their installed a multiple system this past
2006 season on a Thursday evening at overall approach to academics while devel- spring. The system is designed to create
Buffalo, that will be the number of days oping the communication and life skills balance to force defenses to defend the
that have passed since Al Golden became necessary to be successful after football. run and pass equally on every down. It
the man in charge. To those who have “Our largest impact thus far as a staff brings a tough-minded approach and
been enlisted by Golden in an all-out has been our relationships with the play- seeks to highlight the team’s playmakers.
assault on the team’s culture, however, it’s ers,” said Golden. “We have worked “We did not baby our players in any way
a number that appears miniscule. 6,432. extremely hard to develop trust and relative to the installation,” said DeLeone.
385,920. Those numbers would represent improve communication with our team. “We challenged them to learn a great deal of
the hours and minutes that will have One of the things we believe in is ‘service football. We improved as the spring pro-
passed since the former Penn State tight to players above all else.’ This means the gressed and I expect significant growth
end assumed responsibility of the pro- player is at the epicenter of our coaching assignment as the preseason rolls on.”
gram’s hopes and aspirations. To the peo- model and that everything we do as a coach Position concerns are a standard real-
ple close to the revolution, however, they takes a back seat to the student-athlete.” ity for all programs prior to the start of
are still not large enough. 23,155,200: the Despite all the accomplishments and preseason camp. The Owls’ area of pri-
number of seconds since the 37-year old progress made thus far, the Owls are mary concern resides under center, where
became the 24th head coach in the 113- acutely aware that greater work lies the team needs to identify its starting
year history of the program. That will ahead. With a demanding quarterback prior to its opening battle
have to suffice. Because anyone familiar schedule in place and 22 against the Bulls. A pair of sopho-
with Golden knows that each and every of incoming signees expected mores—Colin Clancy and Shane
these seconds has been utilized in the to contribute, there are Kelly—saw action as true freshmen
effort to focus forward and make Temple still many questions in 2005. They competed in the
football win. awaiting answers. spring with Jarrett
“There is nothing that we ask the Although there is no crys- Dunston, a mid-year
kids to do on a daily basis that resembles tal ball, the plan is in transfer that was
anything that they were asked to do prior place and the goals the top rated
to our arrival,” said Golden. “To call that have been set. postgraduate
anything less than a cultural revolution “We want quarterback in
would be to truly misrepresent what these to field a team the nation
student-athletes are experiencing. You can that is mentally,
never truly accomplish culture change physically and
because culture is a way of life—a way of competitively
life defined by the values of all those in tough—one that
the program. It’s not about reaching a will not back
fixed goal. Rather, your culture supplies down to any-
everyone in the organization with a set of one,” said
values with which you operate on a daily Golden. “We
basis and accompanies each member in all need to play
aspects of their life. What you do is who smart and be
you are.” known as a team that
Temple football has done plenty since recognizes how to conduct itself
December 6. On February 1, the team in critical situations. Play with
inked a recruiting class ranked as the best enthusiasm, confidence and disci-
in the Mid-American Conference (by pline. We also seek to possess
Senior WR
CollegeFootballNews.com) in a span of tremendous stamina and endurance
Mike Holley
just seven weeks. An interior redesign of to be able to win a tough game in the
Edberg-Olson Hall has taken place. New fourth quarter. If we can accomplish
strength coach Tony Decker has created a these goals, the wins and losses will take
work environment in the weight room care of themselves.”
that has resulted in tangible increases.
The staff has been successful in raising the
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outlook
Also expected to play key roles on the runner with a low center of gravity, has
offensive front are Jabari Ferguson and the edge entering preseason camp and
Neil Dickson. Ferguson played in 10 won the team’s most improved offensive
games as a redshirt freshman in 2005 player award in the spring. After starting
and is being counted on to be a primary 10 games in 2004, he sat out all of last sea-
protector at tackle. Dickson, who son under academic guidelines and was
entered spring drills penciled-in redshirted. As a first-year junior, he car-
as a starter at defensive tackle ried 108 times for 432 yards and two
and exited the spring as the touchdowns. He also proved valuable in
listed starter at right guard, the passing game, making 33 catches for
was one of many scholarship 199 yards and one score. Mid-year post-
players to switch sides of the graduate transfer Jason Harper, who was
Sophomore OT ball for the betterment of the the seventh best running back prospect in
Jabari Ferguson entire squad. the state of Virginia according to Scouts,
Senior Leigh Inc., also answered the bell during spring
Denman, who missed drills and is poised to be a key contributor.
last season with a hip Returning starter Josh Bundy is
injury and was joined by converted linebacker Vince
unable to practice Yasenchak at fullback. Junior Mike Neal,
in the spring while who entered spring practice penciled-in as
rehabilitating the the starter, suffered a neck injury and will
injury, returns in continue his career as an undergraduate
the fall. He is assistant coach. The injury resulted in
joined by large group of Yasenchak’s conversion and placed a
competitors seeking time in greater focus on Bundy, a local product
the trenches that includes from Ambler, Pa. A third-year junior, he
Dwavon Battle, Marcos started six games at fullback last season,
by Hanna, Brison Manor, while playing in all 11 contests and on spe-
Rivals. Clancy Evan Margulies, Sean cial teams. He carried 16 times for 39
played in five contests in 2005, Satchell and Carl Spitale. yards and three touchdowns while also
connecting on 10 of 19 aerials for 121 yards The group will be further catching three passes for 22 yards.
and a score. Kelly competed in one game, pressed in the fall when The receiving corps, under the lead-
completing two of six passes for 18 yards newcomers Bryce Carter, ership of Ryan Day, returns six letterwin-
at Wisconsin. Darius Morris and Charles Smith arrive. ners and is expected to be one of the
The trio will grow by two in presea- Tight end is another area of early team’s strong points. Several potential
son camp when former Penn State signee concern for the Owls and position coach playmakers are in the group and will have
Adam DiMichele and true freshman Andrew Dees. With sophomore Ben ample opportunity to display their wares
Vaughn Charlton, from nearby Avon Hendy the only experienced playmaker on in the team’s spread offense concepts.
Grove High School, join the fray. Golden the roster at the position, the develop- Redshirt junior Domerio Hamilton and
expects a five-horse race for the starting ment of depth is sorely needed. The senior Mike Holley have shown them-
job once camp begins. team’s multiple offense will seek to selves to be the leaders of the corps.
The offensive line, under the leader- employ some double tight end sets. Hamilton played in all 11 games as a first-
ship of Bob Bicknell, returns two starters Hendy started six games as a true year sophomore last season and made
in fifth-year senior tackle Elliot Seifert and freshman last season and made two catch- three starts en route to six receptions for
redshirt sophomore center Alex es for 26 yards. Redshirt freshman Bill 90 yards and one touchdown. Holley, a
Derenthal. A two-year starter, Seifert has McGrath, who also serves as a long-snap- former defensive back, has persevered
proven a leader both on and off the field. per, was injured early in spring drills, lim- through eligibility issues the past two sea-
An Eagle Scout who is very active in com- iting his ability to become acclimated to sons and is poised to make his return.
munity service, he earned his degree in the new system. A pair of highly touted Sophomores Bruce Francis and
biology this past May and was a member recruits, Marcus Brown and Steve Travis Shelton also possess game-breaking
of the Big East All-Academic Team in Maneri, will arrive in the fall with the ability. Francis earned the inaugural Gavin
both 2003 and 2004. Derenthal earned opportunity to play key roles. White Jr. Walk-On Award this past spring
Honorable Mention Freshman All- The tailback position, under the and enters preseason camp as the project-
America accolades from The Sporting direction of Jeff Nixon, had a productive ed starter at the X-position on the left
News last season after playing virtually spring and looks to be one of the strengths side. A native of Sicklerville, N.J., he
every snap as a redshirt freshman. of the team. Senior Tim Brown, a shifty played in the final five games as a true
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outlook
freshman last season and caught 14 passes er of the year at quarterback, he was red- outside linebacker. The Owls will often
for 133 yards. Shelton was redshirted last shirted last season in order to concentrate show five linemen, three down with two
season to concentrate on academics after on academics. Simpson played in eight outside linebackers up to give 5-0 and 5-2
making four grabs for 77 yards and a score games at end as a true freshman in 2004 appearances. Azubuike, who played
as a true freshman in 2004, while also and offers great athleticism for a player of defensive end as a redshirt in 2004, made
returning kickoffs. A “sudden” player his size. five starts at tight end last year.
with explosive capability, Shelton possess- Second-year sophomore Terrance Returning competition at outside
es rare speed for any program. Knighton and redshirt freshman Devin linebacker will come in the form of Kevin
The most experienced wide receiver Tyler are also poised to play key roles Armstrong and Ryan Herting. Armstrong
on the roster is senior Jamel Harris, who along the team’s three-man front. played in all 11 games, primarily on special
started all 11 games last season and made Knighton is an imposing figure with a big teams, as a true freshman last season.
20 receptions for 241 yards. Harris has 44 upside and is slated to be the featured Herting joined the team as a preferred
career receptions for 558 yards in 31 con- nose tackle. In his first career start last walk-on in 2005 after transferring from
tests. Fellow upperclassman Nick Santa year, he made 11 tackles and 2.5 TFLs at Pittsburgh.
Cruz, who also functions as a return spe- Navy. Tyler has added 35 pounds to his The inside linebacker positions at the
cialist, brings experience to the position as six-foot, seven-inch frame and is poised to onset of preseason camp are the property
well. An undersized player with an over- be one of the team’s primary pass-rushers. of sophomore Keith Holt and senior
sized heart, he had six receptions for 76 Senior defensive ends Doug Morris Walter Mebane. Holt, a converted safety,
yards as a first-year junior in 2005. Track and David Fatherly, as well as sophomore has gained 15 pounds of muscle since the
athlete Josue Louis is also in the mix and defensive tackle Alston Smith should also conclusion of the 2005 campaign and pos-
will be joined in preseason camp by prove instrumental. Morris, a former sesses the athleticism the coaching staff
incoming signees A.J. Bunton, Dy’Onne Auburn recruit, was one of Temple’s most wants inside. The Williamstown, N.J.
Crudup and Dale Parris. touted signees in 2005 but was sidelined native played in all 11 games and earned
Defense by injury last year.
JOSEPH V. LABOLITO
Smith played in
The Temple defense returns two eight games in a
starters among 17 letterwinners. reserve role in
Coordinator Mark D’Onofrio installed a 2005. They will be
multi-faceted 3-4 system this past spring pushed by incom-
designed to offer flexibility. The alignment ing signees
gives the Owls the ability to rush three to Terrance Banks,
seven players on every down. Andre Neblett and
“The players have adapted well to our Dave Nwasike.
new system,” said D’Onofrio. “Learning a Temple’s line-
new terminology is always difficult. The backing corps,
biggest adjustment was getting the players under the direction
used to the tempo that we demand during of Mike Siravo, has
practice. They made a big commitment to a defined leader in
learn how to communicate better as a fifth-year senior
defense. We also improved our tackling Ryan Gore. A
and pursuit of the ball and we will contin- Philadelphia
ue to put a big emphasis on those areas in native, Gore is the
the fall.” most experienced
It might seem unusual to consider an player on the ros-
area without returning starters a strength, ter, having played
but such is the case with the defensive in all 34 games
line. Despite the fact that four senior over the past three
starters have exited North Broad Street, seasons. In 2005,
the Owls and position coach Matt Rhule he made 60 tackles
are very excited about what their defen- in 10 starts. Gore
sive front has to offer. Among the youth- will play one of the
ful and exuberant group, sophomore two outside spots
defensive end Philip Simpson has and will be comple-
emerged as an individual who has the abil- mented by redshirt
ity to make his teammates respond. A for- sophomore Leyon
mer Dade County (Fla.) high school play- Azubuike at rush Sophomore OLB Leyon Azubuike
“A believer, a mind whose faith is consciousness, is never disturbed because other persons do not yet see the fact which he sees.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson 39
outlook
three starts as a true freshman, making 33 tackles. Mebane has holder on field goals and extra points.
also worked hard on his strength and conditioning and was The Owls auditioned several prospects at long snapper in
noticeably swifter in the spring. He played in all 11 games as a the spring after McGrath, the team’s primary prospect at the
first-year junior in 2005. position, was sidelined by injury. Competition for the job will
Sophomore Andrew Coleman, a former walk-on that continue in fall camp.
earned a scholarship and juniors Matt Powell and Brent Fisher Return teams competition should prove both heated and
will provide depth at inside linebacker. entertaining in preseason, as several experienced performers will
The entire linebacker corps will receive a stiff dose of com- collide with many incoming freshmen with highlight reel poten-
petition in the fall when five highly-regarded signees arrive. tial looking to make names for themselves.
Junior Gallette, Le’Ron Irwin, Alex Joseph, Millage Peaks and On punt returns, Santa Cruz and Brown have both proven
Brian Sanford will be given the opportunity to make their marks effective in game situations. Santa Cruz returned six punts last
early in Owl Country. season and Brown had five returns in 2004. On kickoff return,
Senior Chris Page is the lone returning starter in a second- Shelton and Harper both displayed electricity during spring
ary that has seven experienced letterwinners and is under the drills. Shelton averaged 20.4 yards on 13 kickoff returns as a true
leadership of Paul Williams. After making seven starts as a first- freshman in 2004.
year junior in 2005, Page moved to safety in the spring. He made
40 total stops at left cornerback last season. He will be paired at
Schedule
safety with redshirt freshman Dominique Harris, who has a high The Owls face a demanding 12-game schedule without a bye
ceiling and offers good size at the position. week. On the slate are nine opponents that concluded their
Senior Michael Loveland, a former wide receiver who arrived 2005 seasons with winning records, including five that compet-
in Owl Country as a walk-on and earned a scholarship, made a ed in postseason bowl games.
name for himself with his aggressive play at safety in the spring. “Few teams have bye weeks, given the 12-game schedule
Sophomore Richard Sheppard and mid-year post-graduate trans- and the calendar this year,” said Golden. “We were able to gen-
fer Wilbert Brinson also project as contributors. Sheppard, a erate two weekends off by scheduling a pair of Thursday night
Philadelphia native, played in all 11 games, primarily on special contests. We are extremely excited at the prospect of playing six
teams, as a true freshman in 2005. MAC opponents, as well as teams from the SEC, Big East and
Second-year sophomore Georg Coleman and fifth-year sen- Big Ten.”
ior David Reese are slated to command the left and right corner- Temple begins its 108th season of collegiate football
back spots, respectively. Coleman moved to the defensive side in Thursday evening (Aug. 31) at Buffalo in a game that pairs two
the spring after playing in eight games and making one start at first-year coaches in Golden and the Bulls’ Turner Gill. The
running back as a true freshman last season. He excelled at cor- Owls host Louisville, which concluded its 2005 season national-
ner in the spring and was named the team’s most improved ly-ranked (19 AP/20 coaches), in their home opener on
defensive player. Reese returns after sitting out last season under September 9.
eligibility guidelines. He made four starts in 2004. The Cherry & White then takes a three-week road trip, vis-
Sophomore Evan Cooper, Jr., the son of the former iting Big Ten-member Minnesota (Sept. 16), Western Michigan
Philadelphia Eagle, and redshirt freshman Nickolas McAllister (Sept. 23) and SEC-member Vanderbilt (Sept. 30). Temple
are also in the mix at cornerback. They will be joined in the fall hosts Kent State (Oct. 7) at Lincoln Financial Field before play-
by a player SuperPrep touted as New Jersey’s best cover corner, ing ACC-member Clemson, who concluded its 2005 season
Anthony Ferla. ranked 21st in both polls, Thursday evening (Oct. 12) at Bank of
America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., home of the NFL ’s
Special Teams Carolina Panthers.
The kicking game was an area of primary concern entering The Owls then play a trio of MAC foes, traveling to
spring practice and remains a primary concern at the onset of Northern Illinois (Oct. 21) before hosting Bowling Green in the
preseason camp. The Owls need to replace their primary kicker, annual homecoming game (Oct. 28) and Central Michigan
punter, holder and long snapper from the 2005 campaign. Junior (Nov. 4). On November 11, Temple visits University Park, to
Danny Murphy, a former walk-on that earned a scholarship, is meet the Nittany Lions, who concluded their 2005 campaign
the only specialist with game experience, having seen time on ranked No. 3 in both polls with an 11-1 record.
kick-offs and attempting one field goal in 2004. He competed in Four members of the TU coaching staff, including Golden,
the spring with fifth-year senior walk-on Mike Pettinelli. An played under Joe Paterno at Penn State. The Owls end their
added dose of competition arrives in fall camp, when a pair of regular season in Annapolis for the second consecutive year,
preferred walk-ons from Pennsylvania, both of whom earned all- when they meet the Midshipmen on November 18 in a nation-
state honors, take the field. ally televised contest on CSTV.
Redshirt freshman Jake Brownell, a local product from West “All of the games on our schedule are equally important,”
Deptford, N.J. who transferred to Temple last fall after a brief said Golden. “I don’t believe in placing a greater emphasis on
stint at Navy, will handle the punting duties. Brownell displayed one over another. Each win counts as one, whether you win
a strong leg in spring practice, while also serving as the team’s by one or fifty.”
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letterwinner breakdown
Career starts in ( ). Includes starts at positions other
than the one listed.
Returning Offensive Lettermen - 18
Receiver (6): Bruce Francis, Domerio Hamilton (3),
Jamel Harris (13), Mike Holley+ (7), Nick Santa Cruz
(1), Travis Shelton+
Offensive Guard/Tackle (5): Dwavon Battle, Leigh
Denman+, Neil Dickson% (1), Jabari Ferguson, Elliot
Seifert (22)
Center (1): Alex Derenthal (11)
Tight End (1): Ben Hendy (6)
Running Back/Full Back (3): Tim Brown+ (10), Josh
Bundy (6), Vince Yasenchak%
Quarterback (2): Colin Clancy, Shane Kelly
Lost Offensive Lettermen - 15
Receiver (3): Brian Allbrooks (8), William Bradley,
Bruce Gordon (8)
Offensive Guard/Tackle (6): Stephen Bell (22), John
Gross (34), Nehemiah Ingram (1), Joe Johnsonbaugh,
Stan Primus (11), Tariq Sanders+ (7)
Center (0): None
Tight End (1): Anthony Martinez (1)
Running Back/Fullback (3): Michael Billops (1), Umar
Ferguson (12), Mike Neal
Quarterback (2): Joe DeSanzo (3), Mike McGann (34)
Returning Defensive Lettermen - 17
Defensive Line (3): Terrance Knighton (1), Philip
Simpson+, Alston Smith
Outside Linebacker (3): Kevin Armstrong, Leyon
Azubuike% (5), Ryan Gore (11)
Inside Linebacker (4): Andrew Coleman, Keith Holt%
(3), Walter Mebane, Matt Powell
Safety (4): Willie Hardemon (4), Michael Loveland%
(2), Chris Page% (7), Richard Sheppard
Cornerback (3): Georg Coleman% (1), Evan Cooper,
David Reese+ (4)
Lost Defensive Lettermen - 15
Defensive End (4): JC Braker, Christian Dunbar (31),
Mike Mendenhall (33), Rodney Wormley (23)
Defensive Tackle (2): Antwon Burton (16), Adam
Fichter (25)
Linebacker (2): Bryon Payne, Manuel Tapia (12)
Safety (4): Bobby Fulmore (4), Justin Johnson (6),
Garrett Schultz (11), Andrew Smith (1)
Cornerback (3): Ray Lamb (23), Darren Sinclair,
Delonne Wilbourn (4)
Returning Specialists - 1
Kicker (1): Danny Murphy
Lost Specialists - 4
Kicker (1): Ryan Lux
Punter (2): Jake Hendy, Mike McLaughlin
Long Snapper (1): Jacob Simon
+ - Letter(s) earned prior to last season. Did not letter
in 2005 due to injury, eligibility or coaches decision.
% - Lettered at a position other than current one listed
in 2005.