MMEEEETT TTHHEE OOWWLLSS Meet the Owls Mitchell Leff

Shahbaz AHMED Lindenwold, N.J. Paul VI HS 91

DL • Sophomore • 6‐3 • 255

Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … recipient of the Mark Bresani Award for spirit and enthusiasm following 2013 spring drills … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Played in six games … one of 14 true fresh‐ men to see game action … also played on the punt return unit … saw action against Syracuse, Army, Pitt and No. 19/17 Rutgers … made collegiate debut at Penn State … lettered. High School: Three‐year letterwinner at for coach John Doherty at Paul VI HS … also saw action at offensive line and … 2011 first‐team All‐Parochial Defensive Team selection … 2011 first‐team All‐Conference pick … team won three consecutive confer‐ Ryan Alderman ence championships (2008‐10) … as a senior, had 57 tackles, six sacks, and a forced fumble for the Eagles … 2010 second‐team All‐Conference selection … 2010 Honorable Mention All‐Parochial Team pick … as a junior, had 63 tack‐ the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games … also played les and 10 sacks … participated in the 2011 Chesapeake Bowl … Honor Roll stu‐ on the punt, kickoff return, and punt return units … made a six‐yard reception dent … volunteered with Special Needs in Cherry Hill … attended at Ohio … had a career‐long 48‐yard reception in the win at Ball State … let‐ the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Shahbaz Ahmed, Jr. … born June tered. 2010: Played in all 12 games … also played on the punt return unit … 14 … parents are Tonya Ahmed and Shabaz Ahmed, Sr. … uncle Willie White‐ led the Owls with 41 yards on three receptions at Miami … made five recep‐ head was a walk‐on football player at Auburn before an eight‐year career at tions for 73 yards against Ohio … had the first receptions of his career in the DE with the New Orleans Saints … pharmacy major. win at Kent State, gaining 40 yards on two catches … returned two punts for five yards in the win at Buffalo … also saw action at … had two punt returns in the win over Bowling Green … returned a punt in the win at Army … had a punt return at No. 23/20 Penn State … made first punt return of his collegiate career, a 28‐yard return in the win over Villanova in the sea‐ son opener … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the game Ryan … lettered. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Three‐year starter for coach Paul Meyers at Bishop Shanahan HS … played defensive back and wide receiver … ALDERMAN as a senior, had 73 receptions for 1,177 yards and 16 touchdowns … also Downingtown, Pa. rushed for 231 yards for the Eagles … finished prep career with 101 recep‐ Bishop Shanahan HS 4 tions, 1,603 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions … 2008 Ches‐Mont Conference Player of the Year, Ches‐Mont Conference MVP at wide receiver and at defensive back … two‐time first‐team All‐Ches‐Mont at both positions WR • Senior • 5‐9 • 175 … first‐team All‐Chester County at wide receiver in 2008 … two‐time first‐ team All‐Chester County at DB … second‐team All‐Southeastern Will wear #4 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #87 at WR in 2008 … Mini Maxwell winner … third‐team All‐State at WR … 2008 for three seasons … graduated in May 2013 … Local 215 member that joined team MVP … named the 2009 Bishop Shanahan Outstanding Male Athlete … the program in the fall 2009. participated in the 2009 Valor Bowl, the Chester County All‐Star Game … also Honors: 2013 Owl Club Academic Award recipient … 2013, 2012 and 2011 played basketball … National Honor Society member. Personal: Ryan Taylor President’s Honor Roll … 2012 Capital One Academic All‐America nominee … Alderman … born August 21 … parents are Lisa and Thomas Alderman … has 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2012 and 2011 Philadelphia two brothers, Tyler (24) and Dylan (18) … received his bachelor’s degree in fi‐ Inquirer Academic All‐Area Football Team ... 2011‐12 Mid‐American Confer‐ nance in May 2013 … pursuing a master’s degree in finance. ence Commissioner’s Award for a 3.5+ GPA … 2011‐12 Mid‐American Con‐ ference Honor Roll … 2011 Capital One Academic All‐America nominee … ALDERMAN’S CAREER STATS 2011 Academic All‐MAC honoree … named the coaches’ offensive scout team Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg player of the week for the Villanova game (Sept. 3, 2010) … 2010 Athletic Di‐ 2010 12‐0 10 154 15.4 0 23 rector’s Honor Roll. 2012: Has played in EVERY game of his collegiate career 2011 13‐0 2 54 27.0 0 48 … played in all 11 games with two starts at wide receiver … also played on the 2012 11‐2 5 51 10.2 0 16 kickoff, punt, kickoff return, and punt return units … finished the season with Totals 36‐2 17 259 15.2 0 48 five receptions for 51 yards, averaging 10.2 yards per catch … had an eight‐ yard reception at Pitt … in the overtime win at Connecticut, made two spe‐ ALDERMAN’S CAREER RETURN STATS cial team tackles … had two receptions for 23 yards and a tackle at Penn State Year PR Yds. Avg. TD Lg … had two catches for 20 yards against Maryland … made first career start in 2010 7 29 4.1 0 28

54 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Fox School Favorite class . . . . .Financial Management Favorite drill ...... 1‐on‐1 Favorite road trip ...... UConn 2012 Favorite TUFB memory ...... New Mexico Bowl win Favorite food ...... Cheesesteak Favorite vacation spot ...... Jersey Shore Ryan Favorite TV show ...... Game of Thrones Favorite NFL team . . . . Favorite athlete as a kid . . . Brian Dawkins ALDERMAN On my cheesesteak, I like at the Norris Street food trucks ...... American with onions My dream job is ...... owner of a pro sports team

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 55 Jarred Matt ALWAN BARONE Cherry Hill, N.J. McKees Rocks, Pa. Montour HS 56 Camden Catholic HS14

LB • Freshman • 6‐1 • 230 OL • Freshman • 6‐2 • 295

High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked the No. 23 player in High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked 13th nationally at the state of … played for coach Gil Brooks at Camden Catholic HS … played for coach Lou Cerro at Montour HS … first‐team All‐state se‐ … participated in the North‐South Game. Personal: Jarred Alwan … born No‐ lection … team went 35‐6 during his prep career with a WPIAL title and a run‐ vember 10 … parents are Narci and Gamal Alwan … plans to study risk man‐ ner‐up finish … participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl … as a junior, team agement and actuarial science in the Fox School of Business. went 12‐3 and advanced to the PIAA Class AAA state semifinals in 2011. Personal: Matt Barone … born March 2.

Zack Samuel BAMBARY BENJAMIN Easton, Pa. Baltimore, Md. Easton HS 80 Mount Saint Joseph8 HS 8

WR • R‐Freshman • 5‐11 • 195 WR • Sophomore • 6‐0 • 195

Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall 2012. 2012: Played in eight games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action … Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic had a 13‐yard catch against Cincinnati … had a seven‐yard reception against Team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Team captain … three‐year No. 19/17 Rutgers … made collegiate debut at Penn State … lettered. High letterwinner at RB/OLB for coach Steve Shiffert at Easton HS … 2010 second‐ School: Three‐star prospect by Scout.com … played wide receiver for coach team All‐LVC at … in prep career, rushed for 1,256 yards and Blake Henry at Mount Saint Joseph HS … 2011 Private School All‐State hon‐ had 215 tackles … team went 12‐3 in 2010, his senior season … back‐to‐back oree … two‐time All‐MIAA conference selection … named to the Super 22 LVC Conference champions and district champions (2009, 2010) … as a sen‐ Team … also saw action at , cornerback, kick returner and punt re‐ ior, had 94 tackles, 14 TFL, six interceptions, and three fumble recoveries … turner … as a senior, had 40 receptions for 700 yards and seven touchdowns also rushed for 943 yards and 16 touchdowns on 152 carries … participated … as a junior, had more than 1,000 all‐purpose yards and four touchdowns … in the 2010 McDonald’s All‐Star Classic … 2008 LVC Honorable Mention at played for the Baltimore All‐Stars in the 2011 Crab Bowl … participated in the linebacker … 2011 Scholar‐Athlete … four‐year letterwinner in 2011 BTC All‐Star Game … two‐year letterwinner in track and field … 2011 All‐ wrestling … two‐time state qualifier … district runner‐up twice (2010, 2011) MIAA in track … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Samuel … placed third in the regional (2010, 2011) … two‐year letterwinner in base‐ Benjamin … born February 1 … guardian is uncle Reggie Gresham … has two ball … four‐year National Honor Society member (2007‐11) … class treasurer older brothers‐‐ Simon (28) and Joseph (26)‐‐ and an older sister Sara (21) … (2007‐11) … volunteered at several Dream Come True charity events. Per‐ business management major. sonal: Zackary Doran Bambary … born April 24 … parents are Jack and Kelly Bambary … has two younger brothers—Kyle (16) and Brayden (11) … father BENJAMIN’S CAREER STATS was a four‐year starter at running back at East Stroudsburg (1985‐89) … fi‐ Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg nance major. 2012 8‐0 2 20 10.0 0 13

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Favorite spot on campus ...... SAC Favorite class ...... Gender & Justice Favorite drill ...... Inside Drill Favorite road trip ...... UConn last year on private train Favorite TUFB memory ...... bowling in 2011 in New Mexico Favorite food .pepperoni & pineapple pizza Favorite vacation spot ...... Jamaica Favorite TV show . . .Everybody Hates Chris Wyatt Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite athlete as a kid . . . . .Allen Iverson You’d be surprised to know . . . . .I can sing BENSON Favorite Philadelphia site .City Hall at night at Anderson Hall On my cheesesteak, I like ...... mayo, fried onions, s&p, ketchup My dream job is ...... defense attorney

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 57 Wyatt Cody BENSON BOOTH Philadelphia, Pa. Millersville, Pa. The Haverford School44 Penn Manor HS 76

FB • Senior • 6‐0 • 235 OL • Senior • 6‐5 • 285

Honors: 2013 Temple Teammates Community Service Award recipient (Ath‐ Switched to offensive tackle and to jersey #76 in the spring of 2013 after wear‐ letic Dept. Award) … 2012‐13 SAAC Executive Board member & BIG EAST ing #38 at for three seasons … Local 215 member that joined the pro‐ SAAC representative … three‐year SAAC representative for football … 2013 gram in the fall 2009 … has since earned a scholarship. and 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team Honors: 2013 and 2010 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐ honoree … 2011‐12 Mid‐American Conference Honor Roll. 2012: Played in all Academic Team honoree … CFP Honorable Mention Tight End of the Week 11 games with two starts at fullback … also played on the kickoff return and (Oct. 28, 2012; Oct. 7, 2012) … named the coaches’ co‐offensive scout team field goal units … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games … also played on the player of the week for the Penn State game (Sept. 25, 2010) … recipient of the kickoff return and field goal units … had a solo tackle in the bowl win over 2010 Gavin White Local 215 Award, presented to the most improved non‐ Wyoming … moved to fullback during 2011 training camp … lettered. 2010: scholarship player at the conclusion of spring drills … named the coaches’ of‐ Played in seven games with one start at linebacker … also played on the kick‐ fensive scout team player of the week for the Buffalo game (Sept. 27, 2009). off, punt, and kickoff return units … one of five true freshmen to see action … 2012: Started all 11 games at tight end … one of just seven Owls to start every had a 29‐yard kickoff return at Miami … assisted on a tackle in the win at Kent game … also served as the snapper for the punt and field goal units … finished State … had a solo tackle in the win at Buffalo … received the starting nod at the season second in receiving with 17 catches for 137 yards a four touch‐ fullback in the win over Bowling Green … saw first action at Northern Illinois downs … had four receptions for 23 yards and a four‐yard touchdown recep‐ … worked with the running backs … lettered. High School: Team captain … tion against Cincinnati … made a six‐yard catch at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two‐time first‐team All‐Inter‐Ac and two‐time first‐team All‐Delco honoree a nine‐yard touchdown reception at Pitt … finished with three receptions for … 2009 Philadelphia Inquirer first‐team Southeastern Pennsylvania linebacker 21 yards against the Panthers … had a four‐yard touchdown reception against … 2009 first‐team All‐Mainline … 2009 Mainline Football Player of the Year … No. 19/17 Rutgers … had three receptions for 25 yards in overtime win at first‐team All‐City and first‐team All‐State … played linebacker and fullback Connecticut … led the Owls with three receptions for 39 yards and scored his for coach Mike Murphy at The Haverford School … finished his prep career first career touchdown with a nine‐yard reception in the third quarter in the with 663 rushing yards, 217 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns, and 210 tackles win over South Florida …made a seven‐yard catch and two tackles at Penn … in 2009, helped squad to a 7‐3 record and first‐place finish in the Inter‐Aca‐ State … had a 12‐yard reception in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: demic League for the first time since 1971 … as a senior, led the team with 69 Played in all 13 games with four starts … also served as the snapper for the tackles and had a 30‐yard interception return for a touchdown … also rushed punt and field goal units … had a solo tackle in the wins over Kent State and for 327 yards and eight touchdowns on 48 carries … as a junior, twice selected Miami and at Bowling Green … made a 14‐yard reception in the shutout of as the team’s Player of the Week … as a sophomore in 2007, named the Buffalo … had a tackle in the win at Akron … made first collegiate start in the team’s Most Improved Player … played in the 2009 New Jersey All‐Star Clas‐ win over Villanova … had a 10‐yard reception … lettered.2010: Played in five sic, Delco Hero Bowl, and Global Bowl … helped Team Stars & Stripes to an 83‐ games … also played on the field goal unit … saw first action in the win at Buf‐ 0 shutout victory over the Brussels All‐Stars at the 2010 Global Bowl in France falo … named the coaches’ co‐offensive scout team player of the week for … also a four‐year letterwinner in track, earning second‐team All‐Mainline in the Penn State game … lettered. 2009: Redshirted … named the coaches’ of‐ 2008 … recipient of the 2008 Frank R. Ewing Award and Princeton Prize in fensive scout team player of the week following the Buffalo game. High Race Relations … two‐year student council vice president, peer counseling School: Three‐year letterwinner for coach Todd Mealy at Penn Manor HS … president, diversity alliance president, prom committee president … also a played WR, TE and DE while also serving as the long snapper … two‐time All‐ two‐year member of the character mentorship program … attended the 2009 Lancaster/Lebanon League honoree … earned first‐team honors at defensive Temple Football Camp … first player to commit to Temple’s 2010 class. Per‐ end and second‐team accolades at tight end … as a senior, had 20 receptions sonal: Wyatt Lydell Benson, Jr. … born March 20 … parents are Wyatt L. Ben‐ for 241 yards and a touchdown as Penn Manor went 9‐3 … finished his career son, Sr., and Tanya Bassknight … has four brothers— Shane Thornton (27), with 48 receptions for 700 yards and four touchdowns … defensively, had 118 Sam Thompson (18), Chris Benson (18), and Jayden Benson (3)— and a sister, solo tackles and 15 sacks, including 68 tackles and 13 sacks his senior season Tiyana Benson (24) … family lived next door to Temple teammate Brian Burns’ … participated in the Tri‐County All‐Star Game … had four receptions for 90 family in Southwest Philadelphia … would like to go to law school … criminal yards and two TDs … participated in the 2009 PSFCA East‐West All‐Star Game justice major. … also a three‐year letterwinner in basketball … 2009 first‐team All‐Star … 2009 Scholar Athlete … selected Penn Manor’s 2009 Male Athlete of the Year. BENSON’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS Personal: Cody Scott Booth … born April 22 … parents are Rhonda Balmer Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk and Alissa and Chris Booth … has an older brother, Zachary (25) … volunteered 2010 7‐1 2 1 3 0.0‐0 0.0‐0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 for local football and basketball camps … would like to become a teacher and coach … kinesiology major. BENSON’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD Lg BOOTH’S CAREER STATS 2010 1 29 29.0 0 29 Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2010 5‐0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2011 13‐4 2 24 12.0 0 14 2012 11‐11 17 137 8.1 4 25 Totals 29‐15 19 161 8.5 4 25

58 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Maxi’s Favorite class ...... Biomechanics Favorite drill ...... 9‐on‐7 Favorite road trip ...... Win at UConn Favorite TUFB memory .My first TD catch against USF last year Favorite food ...... Shrimp Alfredo Favorite vacation spot . . . .Ocean City, Md. Favorite TV show ...... King of Queens Cody Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite player as a kid .Donovan McNabb Favorite Philadelphia site BOOTH ...... Art Museum [“Rocky”] steps at the Founder’s Garden On my cheesesteak, I like . . . . .just cheese My dream job is ...... to become a professional golfer

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 59 Mitchell Leff

Sean BOYLE Towson, Md. Calvert Hall College7 HS 8

OL • Senior • 6‐5 • 305

Received a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA … will return in 2013 … grad‐ uated in August 2012. Honors: 2013 and 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐ Academic Team honoree … 2012 Midseason second‐team All‐BIG EAST by Phil Steele … 2011‐12 Mid‐American Conference Honor Roll. 2012: Game captain for the Maryland game … started first seven games at center before Sean Boyle suffering an injury … returned to action after two seasons away in the win over Villanova, helping the young O‐Line to no sacks given up … lettered. 2011: Did not play. 2010: Redshirted. 2009: Played in all 13 games with one start … served as the snapper for the punt and field goal units … started at cen‐ Cole ter against Villanova ... lettered. 2008: Played in all 12 games ... saw action as the long snapper for the punting and field goal units ... one of 12 true fresh‐ BOOZER men to see game action and one of six true freshmen to see action in every Hunt Valley, Md. game ... lettered. High School: Team captain … played for coach Donald Davis Loyola Blakefield HS89 at Calvert Hall College HS ... Honorable Mention All‐State honoree … 2007 All‐ MIAA Conference performer … named to the Maryland Varsity Dream Team ... selected as an All‐Star by the Baltimore Touchdown Club ...attended the TE • Freshman • 6‐5 • 220 2007 Temple Football Camp … also a three‐year letterwinner in track and field … private school regional qualifier in the shot put with a throw of 49’ 1 ¾” … High School: Played tight end and linebacker for coach Brant Hall at Loyola captured second place in the shot put in the MIAA Conference meet … played Blakefield HS … All‐MIAA and Baltimore Touchdown Club honoree … had 22 lacrosse for two seasons. Personal: Sean Mitchell Boyle … born May 31 ... catches as a senior …. participated in the Baltimore Touchdown Club Bowl … parents are Robin and Frank Boyle ... has an older sister Courtney (24) and a also played basketball and rugby … an All‐MIAA selection in rugby. Personal: twin brother Pat (22) ... Pat (2008‐11) was a first‐team All‐MAC honoree on Christopher Cole Boozer … born November 15 … mother is Kathleen Boozer the O‐line for Temple … volunteered at the Blakehurst retirement community … has two younger brothers— Greyson (17) and Evan (13) … sport and recre‐ … would like to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach … re‐ ation management major. ceived his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in August 2012 … enrolled as a graduate student … pursuing a master’s degree in sports psychology.

Ikeem BOYD Buddy Norristown, Pa. BROWN Norristown Area HS26 Williamstown, N.J. Williamstown HS 30 DB • Sophomore • 5‐10 • 177 LB • Freshman • 6‐3 • 215 Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall of 2011. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Three‐year letterwinner High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … played for coach Frank at defensive back and wide receiver for E.J. Smith at Norristown Area HS … Fucetola at Williamstown HS … participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl … Honorable Mention All‐State selection … third‐team All‐League …. second‐ as a junior, had 87 tackles, six sacks, and four forced fumbles. Personal: team All‐Area … as a senior, had 36 tackles, five break‐ups, and an intercep‐ Shawn Brown, Jr. … born July 13 … parents are Tiffany and Shawn Brown, Sr. tion as well as 17 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns … team went … has and older brother—Markeith (24), and two sisters— Destiny (21) and 9‐2 his junior season en route to the Suburban One American championship Brianna (16) … father is a retired police officer … loves history … Williamstown … also a three‐year member of the indoor and outdoor track teams ... team teammate Jullian Taylor is a Temple teammate … considering a double major captain as a senior … National Honor Society member …. Honor Roll student in kinesiology and business. … wrote for the school newspaper and was a member of the school TV crew. Personal: Ikeem Jamar Boyd … born November 15 … mother is Shondell Boyd … has a younger brother Jawaun (16) and a younger sister Bryanna (12) … would like to pursue a career in television broadcasting … broadcasting, telecommunications, and mass media major.

60 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... SAC Favorite class . . .Neuromuscular Principles Pregame ritual ...... listen to music Favorite road trip ...... Penn State Favorite bowl week moment . . . . .bowling Favorite TUFB memory . . . . .winning bowl Favorite food ...... Maryland crabs Favorite vacation spot . . . .Ocean City, Md. Favorite TV show ...... Big Bang Theory Favorite NFL team ...... Baltimore Ravens Favorite player as a kid ...... Jon Ogden You would be surprised to know that . . . . . Sean I am in grad school. One word that best describes me . . optimistic Favorite Philadelphia site . .Penn’s Landing OYLE On my cheesesteak, I like B ...... ketchup & old bay at Edberg‐Olson Hall After graduation, I hope to ...... pursue personal training

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 61 Mitchell Leff

Levi BROWN Bethlehem, Pa. Liberty HS 9

DL • Senior • 6‐2 • 300

Will wear #9 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #99 for three seasons. Honors: A 2012 College Sports Madness first‐team All‐BIG EAST selection … 2012 preseason second‐team All‐BIG EAST selection by Phil Steele’s . 2012: Played in all 11 games with eight starts at nose tackle … also played on the punt and field goal defense units … had five tackles, including a TFL, in the win at Army … had six tackles against Cincinnati … made three stops at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two solo stops against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had a tackle and a sack in overtime win at Connecticut … blocked first ca‐ reer field goal in the fourth quarter … had five tackles at Penn State … made Levi Brown two solo stops, including a TFL, against Maryland … had a solo tackle in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games with 12 starts … 11 starts were at nose tackle … also played on the punt and field goal defense units … had an assisted tackle and a sack in the bowl win over Wyoming … had a solo takedown for a loss of one yard and a forced fumble in the win over Brian Kent State … had six tackles in the win over Army … had a tackle in the win over Miami … had two tackles at Ohio … had a QB hurry at Bowling Green … BURNS made a solo stop in the shutout of Buffalo … had two tackles in the win at Ball Bowie, Md. State … took over starting duties at nose tackle against Toledo … had two Riverdale Baptist 4HS 8 tackles against the Rockets … added three tackles in the win at Maryland … started at tackle against PSU and had two solo tackles, including a TFL … re‐ ceived the starting nod at nose tackle in the win at Akron, the first start of his DB • Junior • 6‐0 • 185 career … had two solo tackles in the win at Akron … lettered.2010: Played in 10 games … also played on the field goal defense unit … assisted on a tackle 2012: Played in four games … also played on the kickoff unit … had a solo in the win at Kent State … had a solo tackle in the shutout of Akron … made tackle and a break‐up in the win over Villanova, his collegiate debut. 2011: Did two solo stops in the win at Buffalo … had a solo tackle in the win over Bowl‐ not play. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Team captain ... 2009 second‐team ing Green … saw action at No. 23/20 Penn State … played in the win over Con‐ All‐State at wide receiver … two‐time All‐Prince George County selection and necticut … saw first action against Central Michigan … lettered. 2009: two‐time ESPNRISE Sportswriters honorable mention All‐State pick … ESPN‐ Redshirted. High School: Played DT and OL for coach Tim Moncman at Lib‐ RISE Dream Team selection … three‐year starter for coach Bob Shields at erty HS … lead blocker and tackler on Liberty's PIAA Class 4A state champi‐ Riverdale Baptist HS … played cornerback and wide receiver … as a senior, onship team … team captain … team finished first in the state rankings ... amassed 1,000 all‐purpose yards, 40 tackles, three interceptions, and eight earned first‐team Associated Press Class 4A All‐State and Allentown Morn‐ touchdowns …as a junior, had 40 tackles, including 30 solos, and six inter‐ ing Call All‐Area honors as a defensive lineman … also a two‐way first‐team ceptions, which ranked fourth in the state … also carried the ball 42 times for Conference selection … as a junior, made 35 tackles, 15 TFL, and 402 yards and three touchdowns … had four kickoff returns for 98 yards and four sacks … also had two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ... at‐ eight punt returns for 160 yards … team won the 2008 National Association tended the 2008 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Born May 12 ... parents of Christian Athletes national championship … named the team’s 2008 de‐ are Gilda Valencia and Levi Brown, Jr. ... has a brother, Quincey (25), and a sis‐ fensive MVP … named to the 2008 National Association of Christian Athletes ter, Gildinna (24) … criminal justice major. all‐tournament team at defensive back … as a sophomore, had 39 solo tack‐ les and six interceptions, which ranked second in Maryland, according to Max‐ LEVI BROWN’S CAREER STATS Preps … as a freshman, recipient of the Crusaders Athletic Award for Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk Leadership … participated in the Crab Bowl game, pitting the best players 2010 10‐0 4 1 5 0.0‐0 0‐0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 from Maryland against the best players from the Washington, D.C., area … 2011 13‐12 10 13 23 3.5‐10 0.5‐4 1 0‐0 0‐0 1 0 0 also a two‐year letterwinner in track … played one season of basketball and 2012 11‐8 15 12 27 3.5‐5 0.5‐1 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 1 baseball … three‐year Honor Roll student … volunteered as a youth football Totals34‐20 29 26 55 7.0‐15 1.0‐5 1 0‐0 0‐0 1 0 1 counselor and referee as well as working with a feed the homeless ministry … attended the 2009 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Brian Keith Burns III … born July 13 … parents are Brian and Renea Burns … has a younger brother, Justin … father played football for one year and ran track for four years at N.C. State … lived next door to Temple teammate Wyatt Benson in Southwest Philadelphia … broadcasting, telecommunications, and mass media major.

BURNS’ CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2012 4‐0 1 0 1 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0‐0 0 1 0

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Favorite spot on campus ...... Bell Tower Favorite class ...... Organized Crime Favorite drill ...... Inside Run Favorite road trip ...... Penn State Best Part of Temple football is ...... Defensive line tradition Favorite food ...... Chicken nuggets Favorite TV show ...... King of Queens Favorite NFL team ...... Baltimore Ravens Favorite player as a kid ...... Warren Sapp Levi You’d be surprised to know ...... I can kick field goals Favorite Philadelphia site ...... Skyline BROWN On my cheesesteak, I like ...... Onions at The Edge My dream job is . . . .Head coach of the

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 63 Blaze Joe CAPONEGRO CENATIEMPO Allenwood, N.J. Glen Mills, Pa. Wall Township HS 6 Garnet Valley HS 60

LB • Senior • 6‐1 • 225 OL • Junior • 6‐9 • 313

Will wear #6 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #33 Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic for three seasons. Team honoree. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Played in four games … also saw 2012: Played in nine games with seven starts at Sam linebacker … had five action on the field goal unit … played against Buffalo, Toledo, Maryland, and tackles against Syracuse … had eight tackles and a sack in the win at Army … Villanova … made collegiate debut in the win over Villanova. 2010: Red‐ made a solo stop at No. 12/10 Louisville … had four tackles at Pitt … had five shirted. High School: Played left guard and defensive tackle for coach Mike stop tackles and a seven‐yard sack against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had two solo Ricci at Garnet Valley HS … 2009 All‐Central League Honorable Mention se‐ stops in the overtime win at Connecticut … joined the starting line‐up in the lection … team won back‐to‐back Central League championships in 2008 and win over South Florida … had two solo tackles … lettered. 2011: Played in 12 2009. Personal: Joseph C. Cenatiempo … born November 3 … parents are games with eight starts at Will linebacker … also played on the kickoff, punt, Joseph J. Cenatiempo and Connie Cenatiempo … has two brothers— Jon (18) and field goal defense units … had 35 tackles, including 4.0 TFL, on the season and Brandon (11)— and two sisters— Lyndsay (26) and Nina (15) … manage‐ … had five tackles at Ohio … had five tackles and a seven‐yard sack, a career ment information systems major. first, at Bowling Green … made a solo stop in the shutout of Buffalo … had a tackle and break‐up in the shutout of Ball State … had four tackles, including a TFL for a loss of two yards, against Toledo … had two tackles in the win at Maryland … led the Owls with a game‐high eight tackles, including six tackles and a TFL, against Penn State … had two tackles in the win at Akron … made John first collegiate start in the win over Villanova … led all TU defenders with a career‐high seven solo tackles … lettered. 2010: Played in two games … also CHRISTOPHER played on the punt and kickoff return units. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Ormond Beach, Fla. Team captain … 2008 All‐State, All‐Shore Conference, and All‐County hon‐ Seabreeze HS 7 oree for coach Chris Barnes at Wall Township HS … three‐year letterwinner at linebacker and running back … named the 2008 Shore Conference Player of the Year …ran for 350 yards against Manasquan ... team went 6‐4 en route to the Liberty Division championship during his junior season in 2007 … earned WR • Sophomore • 5‐10 • 185 All‐Conference, All‐County and All‐Division honors as a junior … selected to Will wear #7 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #81 play in the All‐State Football Team Super 100 and in the New Jersey vs. North last season. East All‐Shore All‐Star Games ... Honor Roll student … attended the 2008 Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2013 and 2012 Ath‐ Temple Football Camp. Personal: Blaze Vincent Caponegro … born February letic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Played in all 11 games with four starts … 8 ... parents are Tracy and Marc Caponegro … has two brothers—Marc (25) one of nine redshirt freshmen to see game action … finished the season with and Connor (21)—and a younger sister, Gabrielle (15) … father played foot‐ nine receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown … had his first career touch‐ ball at Seton Hall … enjoys surfing and swimming … marketing major. down against Syracuse, a 12‐yard reception from Juice Granger in the first CAPONEGRO’S CAREER STATS quarter … finished the game with three receptions for 44 yards … had a 33‐ Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk yard reception and a solo tackle in start against Cincinnati … started at No. 2010 2‐0 0 0 0 0.0‐0 0.0‐0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 12/10 Louisville and at Pitt … had two receptions for 17 yards against the Pan‐ 2011 12‐8 22 13 35 4.0‐13 1.0‐7 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 thers … made his first career start in the overtime win at Connecticut … had 2012 9‐7 21 9 30 3.0‐9 2.0‐8 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 a 12‐yard reception against the Huskies … also played on the kickoff, kickoff Totals23‐15 43 22 65 7.0‐22 3.0‐15 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 2 0 return, and punt return units … had a 10‐yard reception in the win over South Florida … had a six‐yard reception and a tackle against Maryland, both career firsts … lettered. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Three‐year letterwinner that played wide receiver for coach Marc Beach at Seabreeze HS … two‐time Brian first‐team All‐District honoree … participated in the Central Florida All‐Star Game … as a senior, had 29 catches for 428 yards and two touchdowns ... av‐ CARTER eraged 14.8 yards per catch … opened the season at quarterback for three Harrisburg, Pa. games before moving back to wide receiver … 2009 first‐team All‐Area by the Harrisburg HS 97 Daytona News‐Journal … as a junior, had 40 receptions for 656 yards and seven touchdowns. Personal: John England Christopher III … born Novem‐ ber 16 … parents are Louann and John Christopher, Jr. … has two older sisters‐ DL • Freshman • 6‐3 • 280 ‐ Emily (25) and April (23) … kinesiology major.

High School: Two‐way lineman for coach Calvin Everett at Harrisburg HS … CHRISTOPHER’S CAREER STATS three‐year starter … 2012 first‐team All‐Mid‐Penn Conference honoree on Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg defense … selected to participate in the Big 33 Game.Personal: Brian Carter 2012 11‐4 9 122 13.6 1 33 … born November 7 … parents are Melody Fleming and Melvin Washington … guardian is Tracey Smith. 64 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Maxi’s Favorite class ...... Digital Marketing Favorite drill ...... Oklahomas Favorite road trip .Overtime win at UConn Best part of Temple football is Singing the fight song with my team and ...... fans after a win Favorite food ...... Crab legs Favorite vacation spot . . . . .Grand Cayman Favorite TV show ...... Shameless Blaze Favorite NFL team ...... Favorite player as a kid ...... Dan Marino You’d be surprised to know . .I love to cook APONEGRO Favorite Philadelphia site C . . .driving over the Ben Franklin Bridge at the Liacouras Center On my cheesesteak, I like ...... a lot of cheese & ketchup

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 65 Brandon Chris CHUDNOFF COYER Philadelphia, Pa. Oak Hill, Va. George Washington5 HS 1 Oakton HS 10

DL • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 250 HB • Senior • 6‐3 • 250

2012: Played in 10 games with one start at defensive end … one of nine red‐ Left‐handed quarterback that moved to hybrid halfback during spring 2013 shirt freshmen to see game action … in the BIG EAST finished third in forced drills … graduated in May 2013. fumbles (0.20) … had a solo tackle against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had a fumble Honors: 2013 Paul Hornung Award Watch List … College Sport Madness’ BIG recovery in the overtime win at Connecticut ... had a fumble recovery in the EAST Offensive Player of the Week (Oct. 7, 2012) … named Offensive Most win over South Florida … made his debut in the starting line‐up at Penn State Valuable Player of the 2011 Gildan New Mexico Bowl … named the coaches’ … lettered. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Played tight end and defensive offensive player of the week (Dec. 17, 2011) … OwlSports.com Athlete of the end for coach Ron Cohen at George Washington HS … rated the 33rd best Week (Dec. 19, 2011) … CFP National Honorable Mention Performer of the player in Pennsylvania in the Class of 2011 by Rivals.com … 2010 Mini Max Week (Nov. 6, 2011) … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the Award winner by the Maxwell Football Club … 2010 Associated Press second‐ week following the Miami game (Nov. 6, 2009). 2012: Started first nine games team Class AAAA All‐State honoree as a senior … 2010 Pennsylvania Sports‐ under center … top QB on the season … finished 84‐of‐164 for 946 yards and writers’ second‐team Class AAAA All‐State honoree … 2010 Philadelphia eight touchdowns … finished second in rushing with 444 yards and two touch‐ Inquirer first‐team defense All‐Southeastern Pennsylvania pick … 2010 All‐ downs on 111 carries … top Owl in total offense with 1,390 yards on the sea‐ City honoree … 2010 Public League AAAA Gold Defense All‐Star … All‐Combine son … in the BIG EAST finished the season eighth in passing efficiency (110.9), second‐team selection at the U.S. Army All‐American Combine … team won eighth in total offense (154.4), and ninth in passing per game (105.1) … went three consecutive Public League championships … registered 450 tackles and 5‐of‐16 for 56 yards while rushing for 34 yards against Cincinnati … rushed 18 sacks during prep career … participated in the 2010 Chesapeake Bowl … for 56 yards on 10 carries at No. 12/10 Louisville … went 16‐of‐25 for 143 2009 first‐team coaches’ All‐Public League selection … 2009Philadelphia Daily yards and a touchdown at Pitt … against No. 19/17 Rutgers, 7‐of‐14 for 65 News third‐team All‐City pick … as a junior, had 10 sacks and 11 receptions for yards and a touchdown while rushing for 60 yards on 16 carries … with under 119 yards and three touchdowns … National Honor Society member … 2007‐ three minutes to play in regulation, marched the offense down the field 72 08‐09 Top Achiever Award recipient from the Philadelphia Eagles … also par‐ yards and threw a 14‐yard TD pass to WR Jalen Fitzpatrick with 19 seconds on ticipated in swimming and lacrosse … attended the 2010 Temple Football the clock to tie the game at Connecticut …finished 13‐of‐26 for 132 yards and Camp … high school teammates Clinton Granger and Nate L. Smith are Tem‐ a touchdown in the overtime win while rushing for 51 yards and on 17 carries ple Owls. Personal: Brandon Sergio Chudnoff … born July 13 … parents are … went 16‐of‐20 for 167 yards and one touchdown in the win over South Sylvita and Mike Chudnoff … volunteers with the special education dept. at Florida … also rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries … led the George Washington HS and at the Immaculate Mary nursing home … kinesi‐ Owls in rushing with 64 yards on 13 carries at Penn State …went 13‐of‐26 for ology major. 124 yards and a touchdown … the 26 attempts were a career high … made his sixth consecutive start against Maryland … went 7‐of‐ 18 for a career‐high CHUDNOFF’S CAREER STATS 178 yards and two touchdowns while throwing his first career interception (in Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 81 attempts) … his 62‐yard TD pass to C.J Hammond was a career long … also 2012 10‐1 1 0 1 0.0‐0 0‐0 0 2‐0 0 0 0 0 led the Owls in rushing with 53 yards …in the win over Villanova, made his fifth consecutive start under center … had a 19‐yard TD run … went 5‐of‐11 for 61 yards and a touchdown … lettered. 2011: Played in eight games with four starts … completed 30‐of‐50 passes for 463 yards and six touchdowns on the season … Owls’ third‐best rusher with 562 yards and three TDs on 69 carries Jim … led the MAC in passing efficiency (177.4) and finished 10th overall in rush‐ ing (70.2) … started in the bowl win over Wyoming, leading the Owls to their OOPER R first bowl victory in 32 years … went 8‐of‐12 for 169 yards and touchdown C , J . against Wyoming … also rushed for 71 yards on 12 carries against the Cow‐ Linwood, N.J. boys … named the bowl’s Offensive MVP … started in the win over Kent State Mainland Regional3 HS 8 but left in the first quarter with an injury … started in the win over Army, going 4‐of‐5 for 79 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 34 yards … received first career start in the win over Miami … went 10‐of‐19 for 92 yards and a touch‐ PK/P • Freshman • 6‐1 • 195 down … also rushed 16 times for 97 yards and a touchdown against the Red‐ Hawks … took over at QB at Ohio in the first quarter and led the Owls … High School: U.S. Army All‐American … three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … finished 8‐of‐14 for 123 yards and a team season‐high three passing touch‐ played for coach Robert Coffey at Mainland Regional HS but kicking coach downs while leading the team in rushing with a career‐high 184 yards on 17 was his father, Jim Sr. … participated in the 2013 U.S. Army All‐American Bowl. carries … rushed for 27 yards on six carries in the shutout of Buffalo … rushed Personal: James Cooper, Jr. … born October 19 … parents are Marie and for a career‐long 74‐yard touchdown in the shutout of Ball State … played the James Cooper, Sr. … father was also a kicker at Temple (1983‐86) under head final series against Villanova … had a 68‐yard rushing touchdown in the win coach Bruce Arians. over the Wildcats … wore jersey #10 this season after wearing #11 for two sea‐ sons … lettered. 2010: Played in five games … went 1‐of‐1 for 37 yards and had a five‐yard run at Miami … went 1‐of‐1 for 10 yards and rushed for three yards against Ohio … played in the win at Kent State … saw first action at QB in the win at Buffalo … rushed for nine yards but didn’t attempt a pass … saw

66 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Bell Tower Favorite class ...... All my major classes Favorite drill ...... Team periods Favorite TUFB memory ...... winning the New Mexico Bowl Best part of Temple football is ...... The family Favorite food ...... Steak Favorite vacation spot ...... Lake house Chris Favorite TV show ...... The Walking Dead Favorite NFL team . . . . . Favorite player as a kid . . .Peyton Manning On my cheesesteak, I like COYER American cheese, onions & mushrooms on Polett Walk My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 67 Mitchell Leff

Sean DANIELS Blackwood, N.J. Highland Regional HS 1

DL • Senior • 6‐3 • 230

Will wear #1 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #55 for three seasons. 2012: Played in all 11 games with one start … also played on the field goal de‐ fense unit … had a solo tackle and a sack for a loss of 14 yards in the win at Army … had a solo stop against Cincinnati … had two tackles and a break‐up at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two solo stops against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had a solo tackle and a two‐yard sack in the overtime win at Connecticut … made a solo stop in the win over South Florida … had two tackles at Penn State … received the starting nod against Maryland, the first of his career … had three tackles and a five‐yard sack against the Terrapins … had three tackles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in nine games … also played on the punt return unit … had a tackle in the win over Army … saw action in wins over Army, Miami, Ball State, Maryland, Akron, and Villanova … lettered. 2010: Played in seven games at defensive end … one of five true freshmen to see game action … also played on the kickoff and punt return units … assisted on a tackle at Miami … had three tackles, a 10‐yard sack, and a break‐up in the win at Kent State … had two solo tackles and a career‐best two sacks for 11 yards in the shutout of Akron … made two solo stops in the win at Buffalo … recorded his first career sack for 11 yards in the win over Bowling Green … also had two solo tackles against the Falcons … one of two true freshmen to play Sean Daniels against Villanova … lettered. High School: Played outside linebacker for coach Craig Stinson at Highland Regional HS … as a senior, rushed for 1,365 yards and first action at No. 23/20 Penn State on the punt unit. 2009: Redshirted … 14 touchdowns on 155 carries … also had 61 tackles, including 35 solos, 3.5 named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the week following the win sacks, four break‐ups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble … also a let‐ over Miami. High School: Two‐year team captain ... left‐handed quarterback terwinner in basketball and track … threw the shot put for the track team. for coach Joe Thompson at 2008 Northern Virginia champion Oakton HS … Personal: Born November 13 ... parents are Carlene and Mike Daniels … older 2008 Concorde District Offensive Player of the Year and Sun‐GazettePlayer of brother Mike (24), who played defensive line at Iowa, was drafted by the the Year … 2008 all‐VHSL Northern Region selection ... two‐time All‐Concorde in 2012 … criminal justice major. District honoree ... named the Comcast Sports National Player of the Week (Nov. 2008) ... as a senior, completed 94‐of‐142 for 1,401 yards and 32 touch‐ DANIELS’ CAREER STATS downs … also rushed for 1,287 yards on 110 carries … the team won the 2005 Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk state championship, his freshman year ... also lettered in basketball … cap‐ 2010 7‐0 8 2 10 4.0‐32 4.0‐32 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 tained the hoops team for two seasons ... earned a starting role as a sopho‐ 2011 9‐0 0 1 1 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 more ... named a 2007 All‐Concorde honoree. Personal: Christopher Harris 2012 11‐1 12 5 17 3.0‐21 3.0‐21 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 Coyer ... born August 27 ... parents are Nancy and Chris Coyer … has twin sis‐ Totals 27‐1 20 8 28 7.0‐53 7.0‐53 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 2 0 ters— Caroline and Katherine (20)— who are sophomore guards on the Vil‐ lanova women’s basketball team ... received his bachelor’s degree in finance in May 2013 … pursuing a master’s degree in finance.

COYER’S CAREER STATS Dion Year Cmp‐Att‐Int Yds TD Lg Rush. Yds TD Lg 2010 2‐2‐0 47 0 37 5 17 0 9 DAWKINS 2011 30‐50‐0 463 6 61 69 562 3 74 Rahway, N.J. 2012 84‐164‐4 946 8 62 111 444 2 24 Rahway HS 66 Career 116‐216‐4 1,456 14 62 185 1,023 5 74 Hargrave Military Academy COYER’S TOTAL OFFENSE OL • Freshman • 6‐5 • 325 Year GP‐S Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 2010 5‐0 7 17 47 64 12.8 Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013. 2011 8‐4 119 562 463 1,025 128.1 Postgraduate: Played offensive tackle for coach Troy Davis during the 2012 2012 9‐9 275 444 946 1,390 154.4 season … bolstered an o‐line that helped the Tigers rush for more than 150 Totals 22‐13 401 1,023 1,456 2,479 112.7 yards per game. High School: Played offensive and defensive tackle for coach Gary Mobley at Rahway HS … graduated in 2012 … participated in the North‐ South Game. Personal: Dion Ray Dawkins … born April 26 … parents are Lisa Dawkins and Eric Dawkins … criminal justice major. 68 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Bell Tower Favorite class . . . .any criminal justice class Favorite drill ...... 1‐on‐1 pass rush Favorite TUFB memory ...... first sack vs. Bowling Green Favorite food ...... everything! Favorite vacation spot ...... Florida Favorite TV show ...... True Blood Favorite NFL team . . . . .Green Bay Packers Favorite player as a kid ...... Michael Vick You’d be surprised to know Sean ...... I played ice hockey Favorite Philadelphia site city skyline at night crossing the bridge ANIELS On my cheesesteak, I like D ketchup, mayo, American cheese & whiz at the Howard Gittis Student Center My dream job is . . .to own a well‐known establishment

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 69 Mitchell Leff

Romond DELOATCH Hampton, Va. Phoebus HS 84

TE • Sophomore • 6‐4 • 225

Will wear jersey #84 this fall after wearing #26 as a true freshman. 2012: Played in eight games with two starts at wide receiver … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one just four true freshmen to earn a start‐ ing role … had four receptions for 42 yards on the season … started against Syracuse … made first career start against Cincinnati and led the Owls with four receptions for 42 yards … made collegiate debut at Penn State … lettered. High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … played wide receiver for Rob Dvoracek coach Stan Sexton at Phoebus HS … … helped Phoebus to four consecutive VHSL Division 5 state championships … as a senior, had seven receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns in the 2011 state championship game … 2010 All‐District honoree … team went a perfect 15‐0 in 2010 … as a junior, caught 30 passes for 522 yards and five touchdowns … had six catches for 125 yards Rob and a touchdown in the state championship game alone … selected to the 2012 U.S. Under‐19 Team that participated in the International Bowl. Per‐ DVORACEK sonal: Romond Deloatch … born February 12 … parents are Romeo Deloatch Fogelsville, Pa. and the late Wanda Deloatch … criminal justice major. Parkland HS 42 DELOATCH’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg LB • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 230 2012 8‐2 4 42 10.5 0 17 Will wear #42 this fall after wearing #53 as a true freshman. Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Played in all 11 games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just three true freshmen to play in every game … also played on the kickoff and punt re‐ Hassan turn units … had two solo stops against Syracuse … had three tackles and a four‐yard sack, a career first, in the win at Army … had a solo stop against DIXON Cincinnati … made a stop at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two tackles at Pitt … Germantown, Md. made collegiate debut in the win over Villanova … had a solo tackle … lettered. Northwest HS 43 High School: Two‐year team captain … played fullback and linebacker for coach Jim Morgans at Parkland HS … 2011 first‐team PIAA 4A All‐State hon‐ Naval Academy Prep oree at running back … 2011 first‐team EasternPAFootball.com All‐State pick WR • Sophomore • 5‐9 • 175 on defense … 2011 Allentown Morning Call first‐team All‐Area at linebacker … 2011 first‐team Lehigh Valley Conference All‐Star at linebacker … 2011 Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2011. Lehigh Valley Conference Defensive MVP … 2011 Joe Gerenscer Award win‐ Honors: 2013 President’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team ner as MVP of the Parkland‐Whitehall game … Trojans finished the 2011 sea‐ honoree … 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play. 2011: son at 9‐2, advancing to the district semifinals … finished prep career with Redshirted. Postgraduate: Played the 2010 season for coach J.P. Shevory at 2,221 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns on 320 carries and 236 tackles, nine Naval Academy Prep in Newport, R.I. … helped the team to a 6‐4 record. High sacks and four forced fumbles with two recoveries on defense … as a senior, School: Three‐year letterwinner for coach Andrew Fields at Northwest HS … had 1,246 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns on 161 carries, averaging 7.7 2009 preseason All‐State selection … as a senior, rushed for 1,005 yards … yards per carry … also had eight receptions for 137 yards and a touchdown … 2008 All‐Gazette Honorable Mention … helped team to a state semifinal ap‐ defensively, had 89 tackles, four sacks, 13 TFL, and 12 hurries … as a junior, had pearance … as a junior, rushed for 1,065 yards and 19 touchdowns … also a 674 rushing yards and nine touchdowns … as a sophomore, rushed for 147 four‐year participant in track and field … 2009 All‐Gazette honoree in indoor yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries in the District 11 Class 4A semifi‐ and outdoor track … part of the AAU Junior Olympic team, helping the 4 x nal win over East Stroudsburg South … defensively, had 95 tackles, eight TFL, 400 meter relay team take home the gold medal in competition during the 12 pressures, and a forced fumble … also a three‐year letterwinner in bas‐ 2009 summer games … National Honor Society member. Personal: Hassan ketball … 2009 Sixth Man Award recipient … Honor Roll student … named to Jameel Dixon … born October 27 … parents are Diane Parrott‐Dixon and the Lehigh Valley Conference Student Athletic Council ... attended the 2011 Zachary Dixon … brother is … father Zachary (1977‐78) and Temple Football Camp. Personal: Robert Wayne Dvoracek … born March 14 brother Raheem (1998‐01) played football at Temple and in the NFL … brother … parents are Kathy and John Dvoracek … has an older sister Jenn (23) … loves played DE for the … would like to pursue a law career … po‐ to cook … secondary education major. litical science major. DVORACEK’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2012 11‐0 6 4 10 1.0‐4 1.0‐4 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0

70 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . Liacouras Walk Favorite class . . .Business Communications Favorite drill ...... Inside Run Favorite road trip ...... New Mexico Bowl Favorite TUFB memory ..Beating Navy in ‘09 to become bowl eligible Favorite food ...... Buffalo chicken Favorite vacation spot . . . . .Cape May, N.J. Favorite TV show . . .Fresh Prince of Bel‐Air Favorite NFL team . . . . Philadelphia Eagles Matt Favorite athlete as a kid . . . Michael Jordan You’d be surprised to know..I love to travel. Favorite Philadelphia site . . . .Art Museum ALCONE On my cheesesteak, I like F ...... American with onions at the Tech Center My dream job is ...... CEO of a major corporation

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 71 Joseph V. Labolito

Matt FALCONE Student Assistant Coach Palmerton, Pa. Palmerton Area HS LB • Senior • 6‐3 • 225

Member of the 2013 Senior Class … works as a student assistant coach … Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall 2009. Honors: 2013, 2012, and 2011 President’s Honor Roll … 2011‐12 Mid‐Amer‐ ican Conference Commissioner’s Award for a 3.5+ GPA … 2011‐12 Mid‐Amer‐ ican Conference Honor Roll … 2010 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … named the coaches’ defensive scout team player of the week following the Buffalo game (Sept. 27, 2009). 2012: Suffered a career‐ending injury prior to the sea‐ son. 2011: Did not play. 2010: Redshirted. 2009: Played in 12 games as a true freshman … played on the kickoff return unit … had an assisted tackle against UCLA in the EagleBank Bowl … made a solo stop at Ohio … had a tackle in the win over Kent State … named the coaches’ defensive scout team player of the week following the Buffalo game … saw first action at No. 5 Penn State ... lettered.High School: Four‐year letterwinner and two‐year team captain for coach Paul McArdle at Palmerton Area HS … played QB, FS, OLB, and P … first‐ team All‐State … two‐time first‐team All‐ honoree on defense … also earned second‐team honors at QB/P … led the Blue Bombers to a 9‐3 record in 2008 and in 2007 … as a senior, went 66 of 137 for 1,147 yards and 18 touchdowns … threw a season‐long 77‐yard pass in the win over Southern Lehigh … also rushed 157 times for 1,053 yards and nine touch‐ downs … first player in school history to throw and rush for more than 1,000 Matt Falcone yards in a season … defensively, had 111 tackles, four interceptions, and a sack … averaged 37.5 yards per punt … Maxwell Football Club 2008 Mini Max Award winner ... named the WNEP Super 16 Dream Team 2008 Scholar Ath‐ lete of the Year ... named the 2008‐09 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Lehigh Valley Chapter’s Scholar‐Athlete … played in the Mc‐ Avery Donald’s All‐Star Classic … team finished as co‐Colonial League champion in 2007 … four‐year letterwinner in basketball and baseball … two‐year team ELLIS captain of the hoops team en route to MVP honors in 2009 … also captained Montclair, N.J. the baseball team for two seasons … named first‐team Morning Call at utility Montclair HS 52 … class president … vice president of the National Honor Society … Principal’s List … Honor Roll student … had perfect attendance all four years of high school … Special Olympics volunteer. Personal: Matthew Thomas Falcone … LB • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 235 born August 18 … parents are Thomasine and Michael Falcone … has an older brother, Michael (27) … father (1970‐74) and uncle Tom Wargo (1981‐84) 2012: Played in nine games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action … played football at East Stroudsburg University … grandfather Tom Wargo made two solo stops in the win at Army … had a solo tackle against Maryland (1957‐61) played football at Muhlenberg College … marketing major. … made collegiate debut in the win over Villanova … lettered. High School: Played linebacker and tight end for coach John Fiore at Montclair HS … 2011 FALCONE’S CAREER STATS Newark Star‐Ledger second‐team All‐Group 4 honoree … 2011 Newark Star‐ Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk Ledger second‐team All‐Essex County pick … 2011 All‐Conference and All‐Sec‐ 2009 12‐0 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 tion honoree … team advanced to the NJSIAA North I Group 4 final against North Bergen … finished 2011 season at 11‐1 overall … team won the 2011 SEC conference championship … finished prep career with 169 tackles … as a junior, had 84 tackles … also participated in track and field … Honor Roll stu‐ dent … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Avery Malcolm Ellis … born October 3 … parents are Lisa Hunter and Byron Ellis … has three younger sisters‐‐ Britney (14), Christine (8), and Danyelle (6) … Montclair HS teammates Khalif Herbin and Stephaun Marshall are Temple Owls … the trio grew up together in the same neighborhood … plays the piano … kinesiology major.

ELLIS’ CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2012 9‐0 3 0 3 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0

72 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Michael Jalen FELTON FITZPATRICK Hanover, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. South Western Senior3 HS 1 Harrisburg HS 5

LB • Sophomore • 6‐0 • 215 WR • Junior • 5‐11 • 180

2012: Played in nine games at DB … one of 14 true freshmen to see game ac‐ Will wear #5 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players. tion … also played on the punt return unit … made collegiate debut in the win Honors: 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … named the most improved of‐ over Villanova … had a solo stop against the Wildcats … lettered. High School: fensive player following 2012 spring drills. 2012: Played in all 11 games with Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game at safety … played running back and four starts at wide receiver … switched to quarterback during Wildcat for‐ safety for coach Don Seidenstricker at South Western Senior HS … also mation … top receiver on the season with 30 receptions for 363 yards and punted, returned kicks and played wide receiver … 2011 York Daily Record & two touchdowns … also had 15 carries for 34 yards rushing and 12 kickoff re‐ York Dispatch Division I Player of the Year … 2011 All‐Area Player of the Year turns for 288 yards … led the Owls with five receptions for 30 yards against … 2011 York Dispatch first‐team All‐Conference … 2011 Hanover Evening Sun Syracuse … also returned five kickoffs for 100 yards … had an 11‐yard recep‐ first‐team All‐Area pick on offense and defense … All‐Area Team honoree at tion and two kickoff returns for 74 yards in the win at Army … played three running back, safety, and punter … first Mustang to receive a Division I foot‐ positions (WR, RB, QB) against Cincinnati … rushed five times for 15 yards and ball scholarship in more than a decade … team won the district championship had two receptions for 31 yards against the Bearcats … made a 13‐yard pass his senior and sophomore seasons … set six schools records, including career to QB Chris Coyer at No. 12/10 Louisville for the first pass completion of his scoring (302 points), career touchdowns (47), and career TD receptions (16) collegiate career … also rushed for nine yards … led TU with six receptions for … in prep career, rushed for 1,876 yards on 258 carries, had 1,156 receiving 55 yards at Pitt … led the Owls with four receptions for 40 yards against No. yards, and 47 touchdowns … defensively, had 192 tackles, 23 break‐ups, and 19/17 Rutgers … also had a 34‐yard kickoff return against the Knights … caught seven interceptions … as a senior, had 1,447 yards of total offense, rushed a 14‐yard touchdown pass with 19 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the for 1,038 yards on 142 carries, had 409 receiving yards, and 25 touchdowns game at Connecticut and force overtime … finished with three receptions for … defensively, had 92 tackles, 11 break‐ups, three interceptions … set the sea‐ 34 yards in the win over the Huskies … also had two kickoff returns for 51 son records for scoring (156 points), touchdowns (25), and punting average yards in the overtime victory … had three receptions for 34 yards in the win (41.5) … had five touchdowns against William Penn in his last home game … over South Florida … had two receptions for 31 yards at Penn State … made 2010 York Daily Record and York Dispatch first‐team All‐Conference at running his first collegiate start against Maryland … once again led TU with two catches back and defensive back … 2010 Hanover Evening Sun first‐team All‐Area on for 64 yards and a 35‐yard touchdown reception … led the Owls with two re‐ defense … 2009 Hanover Evening Sun second‐team All‐Conference at wide ceptions for 33 yards in the win over Villanova … lettered.2011: Played in 11 receiver … as a sophomore, invited to Schuman’s National Underclassman games … one of five true freshmen to see game action … also played on the Combine … attended Nike training camp … four‐year letterwinner in track and kickoff, kickoff return, and punt return units … had a solo tackle in the win two‐year letterwinner in basketball … All‐Conference honoree in track … sec‐ over Army … made collegiate debut against Penn State … lettered. High ond‐team All‐Conference in basketball … Honor Roll student … participated in School: Played quarterback for coach George Chaump at Harrisburg HS … the 2010 Nike Combine, 2010 Under Armour Combine, and the 2009 Top played in the 2011 Big 33 Football Classic … 2010 Pennsylvania Sportswriters’ Prospect Combine ... volunteered at youth football and basketball camps… Class AAAA first‐team All‐State quarterback … 2010 first‐team Harrisburg Pa‐ attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Michael James Felton triot‐News All‐Star … selected to play in the 2011 Pennsylvania Big 33 game … born December 3 … parents are Jacki Ernst and Michael Felton … has a … finished prep career with 3,075 yards passing and 28 touchdowns while younger brother Maeson (11) … cousin Raymond Felton, who played bas‐ rushing for 1,675 yards and 16 TDs … helped Harrisburg to a 9‐3 overall record ketball at North Carolina (2002‐05), now plays for the Portland Trailblazers … and a perfect 6‐0 conference record as a senior in 2010… as a senior, went 98‐ kinesiology major. of‐179 for 1,743 yards and 17 touchdowns … also rushed for 1,116 yards … also played basketball. Personal: Born August 2 … parents are Donza and FELTON’S CAREER STATS Joseph (stepfather) Cobb and Keino Fitzpatrick … has two younger brothers‐ Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk ‐ Jakai (14) and Keino (6)‐‐ and two younger sisters‐‐ K’mari (12) and Janiah (9) 2012 9‐0 1 0 1 0‐0 0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 … communications studies major.

FITZPATRICK’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Sharif 2011 11‐0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2012 11‐4 30 363 12.1 2 35 FINCH Totals 22‐4 30 363 12.1 2 35 Henrico, Va. Henrico HS 56 FITZPATRICK’S CAREER RETURN STATS Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2012 12 288 24.0 0 43 LB • Freshman • 6‐4 • 218

High School: Played linebacker for coach Roger Brookes … as a senior, had 123 tackles and seven sacks … as a junior, had 161 tackles and 10.5 sacks … led the team in every defensive statistical category as a junior and senior. Personal: Sharif Finch … born October 1 … parents are Wendy Finch and Gre‐ gory Finch … originally from Queens, N.Y. 2013 Temple Football Media Guide 73 Mitchell Leff

Artrel FOSTER Meadville, Pa. Meadville HS 16

DB • Freshman • 6‐0 • 170

High School: Played cornerback and running back for coach Mike Feleppa at Meadville HS … four‐year varsity starter … in prep career, had 4,248 all‐pur‐ pose yards, including 3,249 rushing yards on 499 carries, 37 touchdowns, 130 tackles, and six interceptions … 2012 District 10 Region 5 first‐team honoree on defense, second‐team honoree on offense … rushed for 101 yards in 2012 season opener against Northwestern … named one of the Top 100 juniors in Pennsylvania … 2011 District 10 Region 5 first‐team honoree on defense, sec‐ ond‐team honoree on offense … rushed for more than 1,000 yards as a jun‐ ior and sophomore … as a junior, had three interceptions … also a 2012 first‐team All‐Region honoree in basketball on defense and second‐team All‐ Region on offense … attended the 2012 Temple Football Camp … participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl … also played basketball. Personal: Artrel Jonte Foster … born June 24 …. parents are Tammy Foster and Art Bell … has an older sister, Asia Foster (24), and a younger brother, Armoni Foster (13) … cousin is Wade Manning, former WR/CB (1979‐82) for the and … considering a career in graphic design or athletic training. Kyle Friend

Kyle Jamie FRIEND GILMORE Carlisle, Pa. Ocala, Fla. Cumberland Valley HS79 North Marion HS 26

OL • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 305 RB • Sophomore • 5‐8 • 190

Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Played in 11 Will wear jersey #26 this fall after wearing #30 as a true freshman. games with nine starts, five starts at right guard and four starts at center … one 2012: Played in seven games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to … on the season rushed 20 times for 94 yards … rushed six times for 49 yards earn a starting role … one of just three true freshmen to play in every game in the win at Army … had a 10‐yard rush against Cincinnati … rushed for 23 … also played on the field goal unit … continued at center for last four games yards at No. 12/10 Louisville … at Pitt rushed six times for four yards … rushed … took over the starting role at center for an injured Sean Boyle at No. 12/10 for 12 yards on five carries against No. 19/17 Rutgers … made collegiate debut Louisville … also took snaps at center at Pitt … joined the starting line‐up at in the overtime win at Connecticut … lettered. High School: Three‐star Penn State… made collegiate debut in the win over Villanova … lettered. High prospect by Rivals.com … two‐year team captain … played running back for School: Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game … two‐way lineman for coach Craig Damon at North Marion HS … ranked the No. 9 all‐purpose back coach Tim Rimpfel at Cumberland Valley HS … 2010 and 2011 Associated by Rivals.com … two‐time first‐team All‐State honoree … all‐time all‐purpose Press All‐State selection …. 2011Harrisburg Patriot‐News first‐team All‐Area yards leader for Marion County (ahead of Dante Culpepper) … finished prep pick … 2011 Mid‐Penn All‐Conference selection and Defensive Player of the career as North Marion’s career leader in touchdowns … as a senior, had 1,866 Year … team won back‐to‐back district championships in 2009 and 2010 … as rushing yards, averaging 8.1 yards per carry … in playoff game against Fivay, a senior, played offensive guard … also had 70 tackles on defense … started scored all four of team’s touchdowns on just 13 carries for a 28‐0 shutout … at defensive tackle and guard as a junior … as a junior, had 95 tackles … as a finished the game with 162 yards., averaging 12.4 yards per carry … District sophomore, started on the defensive line … also wrestled at heavyweight for MVP as a junior. Personal: Jamie Gilmore, Jr. ... born Sept. 3 … parents are three seasons … had a 27‐5 record as a junior, placing fourth in the district Rometha and Jamie Gilmore, Sr. … has two brothers‐‐ Eddie Rocker and Jyron …Honor Roll student every semester … attended the 2011 Temple Football Gilmore … Eddie is a senior running back at Florida A&M … business man‐ Camp. Personal: Kyle Allen Friend … born April 3 … parents are Cindy and agement major. Mitch Friend … has an older brother Travis (21) and younger sister Renae (17) … brother is a junior at Bucknell where he is a two‐time All‐Conference full‐ GILMORE’S CAREER STATS back … business management major. Year GP‐S Rush Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2012 7‐0 20 94 4.7 0 25

74 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus .Edberg‐Olson Hall Favorite class ...... All Favorite drill ...... Ladder Favorite TUFB memory ...... New Mexico Bowl Favorite food ...... Buffalo wings Favorite vacation spot ...... Jamaica Favorite TV show ...... Martin Clinton Favorite movie ...... Rudy Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite player as a kid ...... Bret Favre RANGER Favorite Philadelphia site G ...... Downtown sky view at the Tyler School of Art On my cheesesteak, I like . . . .Cheese whiz My dream job is ...... quarterbacking

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Clinton GRANGER Philadelphia, Pa. George Washington HS 3 Pierce College QB • Senior • 6‐3 • 220

Will wear jersey #3 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players. 2012: Played in seven games with two starts under center … finished the sea‐ son 31‐of‐55 for 370 yards and two touchdowns … also rushed 42 times for 206 yards and a touchdown … started against Syracuse … went 16‐of‐23 for 173 yards and a touchdown … also rushed 15 times for 61 yards and his first rushing TD (a 10‐yard run) against the Orange … made his first career start in the win at Army … finished the game with 85 rushing yards on nine carries and 2‐of‐4 for 31 yards passing, setting school record lows for completions and at‐ tempts … started the second half against Cincinnati and went 7‐of‐15 for 86 yards and a four‐yard touchdown pass to Cody Booth, his first career TD … was 3‐of‐7 for 21 yards while rushing for 14 yards at No. 12/10 Louisville … went 2‐of‐3 for 52 yards at Pitt … also rushed for 35 yards on seven carries against Clinton Granger the Panthers … played most of the fourth quarter against No. 19/17 Rutgers … went 1‐of‐3 for seven yards while rushing twice against the Scarlet Knights … played in the final series in the win over Villanova … had an 11‐yard rush … lettered. 2011: Played in one game … played in the final series in the win over Villanova. Junior College: Played quarterback for coach Efrain Martinez at Elijah Pierce College in Los Angeles … 2010 second‐team All‐Pacific Conference se‐ lection … in 2010, passed for 1,176 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing GRANT for 200 yards and five touchdowns in the seven games he played … redshirted Piscataway, N.J. as a true freshman. High School: Played quarterback for coach Ron Cohen at Piscataway HS 75 George Washington HS … high school teammates Brandon Chudnoff and Nate L. Smith are Temple Owls. Personal: Clinton Granger … born March 24 … Fork Union Military Academy prefers nickname Juice … mother is Felicia Granger … has an older sister Tierra Granger (26) and a niece Riyanna Davis (4) … communication studies major. OL • Junior • 6‐6 • 330

GRANGER’S CAREER STATS 2012: Did not play. 2011: Did not play. 2010: Redshirted. Postgraduate: Date Opponent C‐A‐Int Yds TD Lg Rush Yds TD Lg Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com… played one season for 9/1 VILLANOVA 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy. High School: Two‐way 2011 Totals 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 lineman for coach Dan Higgins at Piscataway HS … started at right tackle … 8/31 VILLANOVA 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 1 11 0 11 helped the Chiefs to an 11‐1 record en route to the 2008 North Jersey Section 10/20 $ RUTGERS 1‐3‐0 7 0 7 2 (‐4) 0 0 II Group IV title … participated in the Chuck Mound Challenge at the Mead‐ 10/27 $ at Pittsburgh 2‐3‐0 52 0 44 7 35 019 owlands … attended the 2009 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Born July 8 11/3 $ at Louisville 3‐7‐0 21 0 16 6 14 0 16 ... parents are Diane and Floyd Grant ... has a brother Dimirtrius … fellow Pis‐ 11/10 $ CINCINNATI 7‐15‐0 86 1 33 2 4 0 7 cataway and Fork Union teammate Deon Miller is also at Temple … sociology 11/17 at Army 2‐4‐0 31 0 20 9 85 0 24 major. 11/23 $ SYRACUSE 16‐23‐2 173 1 45 15 61 1 30 2012 Totals 31‐55‐2 370 2 45 42 206 1 30 Career Totals 31‐55‐2 370 2 45 42 206 1 30 Nathan $ BIG EAST game HAIRSTON Frederick, Md. GRANGER’S TOTAL OFFENSE Gov. Thomas Johnson8 HS 5 Year GP‐S Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G 2011 1‐0 00000.0 2012 7‐2 97 206 370 576 82.3 WR • R‐Freshman • 6‐0 • 185 Totals 8‐2 97 206 370 576 82.3 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Ben Wright at Governor Thomas Johnson HS … attended the 2011 Chicago Nike Combine … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Per‐ sonal: Nathan Hairston … nickname is Nate … born June 30 … parents are Robinette and Nathan Hairston … strategic communication major.

76 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS Mitchell Leff

Kenneth HARPER Gainesville, Fla. Buchholz HS 20

RB • Junior • 6‐0 • 225

2012: Played in all 11 games with three starts at fullback … also played on the kickoff, punt, field goal, and kickoff return units … finished the season with 65 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries … finished third in receiving with 129 yards and a touchdown on 13 catches … against Syracuse, had two re‐ ceptions for 15 yards … had a 20‐yard reception in the win at Army … had a five‐yard rush against Cincinnati … made a 12‐yard reception at No. 12/10 Louisville … had a 44‐yard reception at Pitt … had a five‐yard reception against No. 19/17 Rutgers … in his second start, had three receptions for nine yards and a rush in the overtime win at Connecticut … made first collegiate start in the win over South Florida … had a 12‐yard reception and a solo tackle … had two receptions for four yards and a tackle at Penn State … had six rushes for 10 yards and a touchdown against Maryland … put TU on the scoreboard with a TD reception and rushed five times for 49 yards and a touchdown in the win over Villanova … switched to jersey #20 … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games … one of five true freshmen to see action … also played on the kickoff, kickoff return, punt, and punt return units … had a 12‐yard rush in the win over Army … had two tackles on special teams at Ohio … rushed for 13 yards on eight carries in the shutout of Buffalo … had seven yards on three carries in the shutout of Ball State … rushed for 13 yards and made a special teams tackle against Toledo … had 21 yards on seven rushes and a tackle in the win at Maryland … rushed for 48 yards and his first career touchdown in the win at Akron … in collegiate debut against Villanova, rushed five times for 14 yards and had a tackle … wore jersey #29 as a true freshman … lettered. High School: Played running back and safety for coach Jay Godwin at Buchholz HS … 2010 first‐team All‐State honoree … participated in the 2010 Orlando Nike Combine, earning All‐Combine honors as an athlete … two‐time first‐team Kenny Harper Gainesville Sun All‐Area honoree … as a senior, had 133 tackles, including 81 solos, two interceptions, and 10 break‐ups … 2009 second‐team All‐State se‐ lection … as a junior, rushed 32 times for 240 yards and had 20 receptions for 333 yards … also had 91 tackles, including 63 solo takedowns, five TFL, 10 break‐ups, and two interceptions… also played basketball. Personal: Ken‐ Will neth Harper, Jr. … born January 30 … nickname is Kenny … son of Ingrid Lucas and Kenneth Harper, Sr. … has two sisters‐‐ Melissa (27) and Courtney (13) … HAYES high school teammate Will Rathbone is also a Temple Owl ... finance major. Howell, N.J. Howell HS 32 HARPER’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Rush Yds. Avg. TD Lg Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Milford Academy 2011 13‐0 33 128 3.9 1 36 DB • Sophomore • 5‐9 • 182 2012 11‐3 13 65 5.0 2 38 13 129 9.9 1 44 Totals 24‐3 46 193 4.2 3 38 13 129 9.9 1 44 Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall of 2011. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Redshirted. Postgraduate: Played safety for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy during the 2010 season … team went 10‐1 … had 21 tackles, 12 break‐ups, and six interceptions. High School: Team cap‐ tain … two‐year letterwinner at running back and defensive back for coach Cory Davies at Howell HS … Monmouth All‐Area Team honoree … Captain’s Award recipient … team went 9‐2 in 2009 en route to the American Division championship of the Shore Conference … finished prep career with 725 all‐ purpose yards and 13 touchdowns … as a junior, recipient of the Mr. Rebel Award as the biggest playmaker … also participated in basketball. Personal: William G. Hayes … born June 17 … parents are David and Celeste Hayes … has an older brother David, Jr. (23) and a younger sister Tyler (15) … criminal justice major.

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 77 Khalif Zach HERBIN HOOKS Montclair, N.J. Aliquippa, Pa. Montclair HS 27 Aliquippa HS 54

WR • Sophomore • 5‐7 • 170 OL • Sophomore • 6‐6 • 300

2012: Played in eight games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action … 2012: Started all 11 games at left tackle … one of just seven Owls to start every also played on the punt return and kickoff return units … returned a 19‐yard game … one of just nine redshirt freshmen to see game action … also played kickoff against Cincinnati … had a reception and a punt return at No. 12/10 on the field goal unit … received the starting nod in his collegiate debut and Louisville … had a five‐yard punt return at Pitt … had a 12‐yard punt return continued in that role … helped TU to no sacks allowed in the win over Vil‐ against No. 19/17 Rutgers … made collegiate debut against Maryland … let‐ lanova … lettered. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Played offensive and de‐ tered. High School: Played quarterback and wide receiver for coach John Fiore fensive tackle for coach Mike Zmijanac at Aliquippa HS as a senior … first‐team at Montclair HS … also returned kicks … 2011 Newark Star‐Ledger Offensive All‐State as a senior in 2010 … two‐time All‐MAC Conference … helped the State Player of the Year …2011 All‐State honoree … 2011 first‐team All‐SEC Quips to the 2010 conference championship … as a sophomore, named first‐ Conference selection … team advanced to the NJSIAA North I Group 4 final team All‐Conference … three‐year letterwinner in basketball. Personal: against North Bergen … finished the 2011 season at 11‐1 overall … team won Zachary Taylor Hooks … born October 7 … parents are Susan Kelly Koch and the 2011 SEC conference championship … became the school’s all‐time leader Damon Hooks … has an older sister Jessie (25) … adult and organizational de‐ in career touchdowns with 70 … set the single‐season record for touchdowns velopment major. scored … as a senior, rushed for 1,940 yards and 43 touchdowns on 139 car‐ ries … averaged 13.1 yards per carry … also a two‐year member of the track team … 2010 second‐team All‐County pick for the 100m dash and the 200m dash … member of Brother to Brother Club … member of Fellowship of Chris‐ Chris tian Athletes … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Khalif Amir Herbin … born September 30 … parents are Linda Jones and Antoine HUTTON Tucker … has two brothers‐‐ Eric (26) and Malik (17)‐‐ and a sister Khadijah (19) Sicklerville, N.J. … Montclair HS teammates Avery Ellis and Stephaun Marshall are Temple Paul VI HS 28 Owls … the trio grew up together in the same neighborhood … loves to write poetry and draw … social work major. DB • Junior • 5‐10 • 185 HERBIN’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2012: Played in all 11 games with two starts at safety … also played on the kick‐ 2012 8‐0 1 (‐1) ‐1.0 0 0 off, kickoff return, and punt return units … started at strong safety against Syracuse … had two solo tackles against the Orange … made two solo stops

Mitchell Leff at No. 12/10 Louisville … made first collegiate start at free safety against No. 19/17 Rutgers … finished with four solo tackles, a forced fumble, and a break‐ up … had a solo tackle and 19‐yard interception return in the win over South Florida … had a solo tackle against Maryland … lettered. 2011: Played in nine games … one of five true freshmen to see game action … also played on the kickoff and punt return units … had two solo tackles in the bowl win over Wyoming … had two tackles and a 32‐yard interception return in the shutout of Buffalo … had two solo tackles in the shutout of Ball State … made collegiate debut in win at Maryland … lettered. High School: Played wide receiver and cornerback for coach John Doherty at Paul VI HS … as a senior, had 32 tack‐ les, four interceptions, and a sack to help Paul VI finish 8‐2 overall and win the West Jersey Football League Constitution Division title … offensively, had 14 receptions for 301 yards and two touchdowns … had six tackles in the title‐ clinching victory over Camden Catholic … attended the 2010 Nike Combine … attended the 2010 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Born April 14 … parents are Lisa and Glenn Hutton, Sr. … has two brothers—Glenn, Jr. (22) and Jaylen (15) … Glenn, Jr., is a senior wide receiver at Bloomsburg … three maternal un‐ cles‐‐ Steve, Tim, and Ron Israel‐‐ played collegiate football … DB Steve, who played college ball at Pittsburgh, was a second round NFL pick and played in the NFL for 10 seasons … Tim played wide receiver and ran track at Temple (1991‐95) … safety Ron played at Notre Dame … advertising major.

HUTTON’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2011 9‐0 5 1 6 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 1‐32 0 0 0 2012 11‐2 10 1 11 0.0 0.0 1 0‐0 1‐19 0 1 0 Chris Hutton Totals 20‐2 15 2 17 0.0 0.0 1 0‐0 2‐51 0 1 0 78 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . .Liacouras Walk Favorite class . . . .African American Studies Favorite drill ...... 7‐on‐7 Favorite road trip ...... UConn Favorite TUFB memory ...... Army game in 2012 Best part of Temple football is ...... Community service Favorite food ...... Ribs Favorite vacation spot ...... South Beach Alex Favorite TV show ...... The Walking Dead Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite athlete as a kid . . .Michael Jordan JACKSON You’d be surprised to know .I am adopted. at the Bell Tower Favorite Philadelphia site . .Penn’s Landing On my cheesesteak, I like . . . . .fried onions My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

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Matt IOANNIDIS Ringoes, N.J. Hunterdon Central Regional95 HS

DL • Sophomore • 6‐4 • 285

2012: Played in six games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action … as‐ sisted on a tackle in the win at Army … saw action against Cincinnati and No. 12/10 Louisville … had two tackles at Pitt, the first of his career … made col‐ legiate debut against No. 19/17 Rutgers … lettered. High School: Team cap‐ tain … three‐year letterwinner at defensive end for coach Matthew Perotti at Hunterdon Central Regional HS … 2011 Newark Star‐Ledger Defensive sec‐ Alex Jackson ond‐team All‐State selection … 2011Newark Star‐Ledger first‐team All‐State Ohio and had a 28‐yard reception … had a 49‐yard touchdown reception in Group 4 honoree …MSG Varsity All‐New Jersey selection … 2011 Courier News the win at Kent State … scored first career touchdown on a 10‐yard reception All‐Area pick … 2011 Newark Star‐Ledger All‐West Jersey honoree … Hunter‐ in the shutout of Akron ... finished with a career‐high three receptions for 38 don Democrat All‐County selection … 2011 Mid‐State 39 Coaches All‐Confer‐ yards against the Zips … made a reception in the win over Central Michigan ence pick … 2011 HC Bradshaw Coach’s Award recipient … Red Devils won … had an eight‐yard reception in the win over Villanova in the season opener three consecutive Mid‐State 39 Delaware Division Conference championships … lettered.2009: Redshirted … enrolled at Temple in January 2009 … originally (2009‐10‐11) … as a senior, had 101 tackles, including 65 solo stops and 14 TFL, signed a National Letter of Intent with Temple in February 2008. Postgrad‐ eight sacks, three fumble recoveries, a blocked punt, and a touchdown … in uate: Played tight end for one season for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford (N.Y.) 2010, team was the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Academy … team went 9‐3. High School: Played defensive end at Dunnellon North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 finalist … 2010 Courier News All‐Area selec‐ HS for coach Frank Beasley … first year football player for the Tigers … fin‐ tion … 2010 Newark Star‐Ledger All‐West Jersey pick … 2010 Hunterdon De‐ ished with 45 tackles and eight sacks … a 2007 “Super “Sleeper” … 2007 Iron mocrat All‐County selection … 2010 Mid‐State 39 Coaches All‐Conference Man Club/Dunnellon Football Award recipient … also a four‐year letterwin‐ honoree … as a junior, had 41 tackles … 2009 All‐West Jersey and All‐Confer‐ ner in basketball … earned All‐Area and All‐Star accolades on the hardwood ence honoree … also played lacrosse as a sophomore … attended the 2011 … named to the all‐tournament team at the 2007 Tim Brinkley Tournament Temple Football Camp. Personal: Matthew J. Ioannidis … born January 11 … … named MVP of the Villages Tournament (Dec. 2007) … Team MVP for the mother is Betsy Ioannidis … has two brothers‐‐ Andrew (20) and Kevin (17) … 2006‐07 basketball season. Personal: Born December 24 ... guardians are would like to pursue a career as a professional trainer … kinesiology major. Sheila and Charlie Patterson … has three brothers— Carlos Duliepre (34), Adrian Jones (31), and the late Dreyton Wilkerson— and two sisters— Ciara IOANNIDIS’ CAREER STATS Stephenson (24) and Shantaiva Patterson‐Starke … received his bachelor’s Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk degree in communications in May 2013 … enrolled as a graduate student. 2012 6‐0 1 2 3 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 JACKSON’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg 2010 8‐1 8 127 15.9 2 49 2011 11‐0 0 0 0.0 0 0 Alex 2012 11‐4 9 99 11.0 0 26 JACKSON Totals 30‐5 17 226 13.3 2 49 Ocala, Fla. Dunnellon HS 98 Milford Academy Todd DE • Senior • 6‐4 • 255 JETER Monroeville, Pa. Moved to defensive end during training camp 2013 after playing tight end for Gateway HS 19 three seasons … graduated in May 2013. Honors: 2013 Diamond in the Rough Award recipient (Athletic Dept. Award), given to a student‐athlete who has made substantial grade improvements throughout his academic career … named the most improved offensive player DB • Freshman • 6‐0 • 169 following 2011 spring drills. 2012: Played in all 11 games with four starts … fin‐ ished the season with 99 receiving yards on nine catches … had three recep‐ High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for former coach Terry Smith, now at Temple, at Gateway HS … also returned punts … 2012 All‐State se‐ tions for 21 yards against Syracuse … made a 16‐yard reception at No. 12/10 lection … 2012 Quad East All‐Star … 2012 second‐team All‐Foothills Conference Louisville … had two receptions for 21 yards at Pitt … had two receptions for honoree on defense … helped the Gators to a 9‐2 record in 2012 en route to a 15 yards in the win over South Florida … had a 26‐yard reception against Quad East championship with a perfect 8‐0 record … team advanced to the Maryland … received the starting nod in the win over Villanova … lettered. WPIAL AAAA playoffs … as a senior in 2012, had 322 receiving yards and two 2011: Played in 11 games … also played on the punt return unit … lettered. touchdowns while making 27 tackles and two interceptions … averaged 20 yards 2010: Played in eight games with one start … also played on the punt return per catch … played for the North squad in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl … selected unit … made a three‐yard reception at Miami … made first career start against for the 2013 Big 33 Game. Personal: Todd Jeter … mother is Renee Boswell. 80 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . .Annenberg Hall Favorite class ...... Volleyball Favorite drill ...... Oklahoma Best part of Temple football is ...... Memories Favorite food . .cheesesteaks from the trucks Favorite TV show ...... King of Queens Favorite NFL team ...... New York Giants Kamal Favorite player as a kid . . .Michael Strahan You’d be surprise to know ...... I love cars Favorite Philadelphia site . . .Penns Landing at JBeuryOHNSON Beach On my cheesesteak, I like ...... Banana peppers, hot peppers, fried onions My dream job is ...... to own my own custom car shop

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 81 Kamal Zamel JOHNSON JOHNSON Willingboro, N.J. Staten Island, N.Y. Willingboro HS 93 Port Richmond HS11 Hofstra DL • Senior • 6‐4 • 310 DB • Senior • 6‐0 • 175

Honors: Named the coaches’ defensive scout player of the week for the Graduated in May 2013 … will wear jersey #11 this fall after wearing #7 in Akron game (Oct. 30, 2010). 2012: Played in first three games with two starts 2012 … transferred to Temple after one year at Hofstra which discontinued at tackle … had five tackles at Penn State … had two tackles against Maryland its football program ... eligible to play for the Owls immediately. … received the starting nod in the win over Villanova. 2011: Played in all 13 2012: Played in all 11 games with nine starts at corner … also played on the games with one start at tackle … had three tackles, including a TFL, in the bowl kickoff and punt return units … finished the season with 23 tackles and four win over Wyoming … made a stop in the win over Miami … received the start‐ break‐ups … had a solo tackle and a break‐up against Syracuse … made two ing nod at Ohio and had two tackles … had two solo tackles and a five‐yard stops in the win at Army … had seven tackles and a break‐up at No. 12/10 sack at Bowling Green … made a solo stop against Toledo … had a tackle, half Louisville … made a solo stop at Pitt … had three tackles in the overtime win sack, and a fumble recovery in the win at Akron … had a tackle in the win over at Connecticut … had two solo stops in the win over South Florida … had four Villanova … lettered. 2010: Played in 11 games with two starts … also played solo tackles and a break‐up at Penn State … had two tackles, including a TFL, on the punt unit … also started at Miami … had three tackles and blocked a against Maryland … had a solo tackle in the win over Villanova … wore jersey field goal against the RedHawks … made his first collegiate start at left end #7 this fall after wearing #27 for two seasons … lettered. 2011: Played in all against Ohio … had a solo tackle in the win at Buffalo … named the coaches’ 13 games with nine starts at corner … also played on the punt, punt return, defensive scout player of the game for Akron … made two tackles in the win and kickoff return units … had 28 tackles, two break‐ups, and an interception at Army … had a tackle at No. 23/20 Penn State … had two solo tackles in the on the season … had three tackles in the bowl win over Wyoming … had eight win over Connecticut … lettered.2009: Redshirted. High School: Team cap‐ tackles, including seven solos and a TFL, in the win over Kent State … had three tain … attended the 2008 Temple Football Camp ... played defensive end and tackles in the win over Army … had three solo tackles, an interception, and a tight end for coach Nelson Hayspell at Willingboro HS … All‐State honoree. break‐up in the win over Miami … returned the pick for 53 yards … had six Personal: Born December 9 ... parents are Keith Johnson, Martine Velez (step‐ tackles at Ohio … made two solo tackles in the shutout of Buffalo … had a solo mother), and Alisa Johnson (mother)… has two older brothers— Keith (29), stop and a break‐up in the shutout of Ball State … returned to the starting Khary (23)— and a younger sister, Kalena (7) … broadcasting, telecommuni‐ line‐up against Toledo … made a solo stop against the Rockets … had a solo cations, and mass media major. tackle in the win at Maryland … made first collegiate start in the win over Vil‐ lanova … lettered.2010: Played in 11 games … also played on the kickoff and KAMAL JOHNSON’S CAREER STATS punt return units … made a solo stop in the win at Buffalo … had a solo tackle Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk in the win over Bowling Green … made a solo stop in the win at Army … had 2010 11‐2 5 4 9 1.0‐1 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 1 a solo tackle in the win over Villanova in the season opener … lettered. Col‐ 2011 13‐1 5 6 11 2.0‐5 1.5‐5 0 1‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 lege: Redshirted at Hofstra during the 2009 season under coach Dave Cohen. 2012 3‐2 3 4 7 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Lou Vesce at Totals 27‐5 13 14 27 3.0‐6 1.5‐5 0 1‐0 0‐0 0 0 1 Port Richmond HS … All‐New York City, All‐Boro, and All‐Staten Island honoree ... Staten Island Advance All‐Star Team selection ... as a senior in 2008, had 33 receptions for 788 yards and nine touchdowns … defensively, had 47 tackles, three interceptions, and one touchdown … also had a punt return and a kick‐ off return for touchdowns ... helped Port Richmond to the 2008 PSAL cham‐ Leon pionship with a perfect 13‐0 record ... played in the 2008 Fugazzi Bowl … played on the New York City team in the Outback Steakhouse Empire Chal‐ OHNSON lenge in June 2009 … also ran track … 2009 Staten Island Advance All‐Star ... J 2009 Staten Island MVP for indoor and outdoor track … 2009 Staten Island Plainfield, N.J. champion in the 55m, 100m, and 200m … 2009 PSAL Borough champion in Bound Brook HS 53 the 55m, 300m, 100m, and 200m … 2009 state qualifier in the 200 meters … four‐year Honor Roll student. Personal: Zamel K. Johnson … born March 3 … nickname is Ziggy … parents are Tanya and Balign Johnson … has a younger OL • Freshman • 6‐6 • 300 brother— Qaudir (20)— and two sisters— Genteel (16) and Sayyidah (13) … parents went to Delaware State where his father played cornerback and his High School: Two‐way lineman for coach Dom Longo at Bound Brook HS … as mother ran track … cousin Cecil Shorts III is a wide receiver for the Jacksonville a senior, had 20 tackles, including 15 solo stops … also played center for the Jaguars … received his bachelor’s degree in communications in May 2013 … Crusaders’ basketball team. Personal: Hubert Leon Johnson … prefers mid‐ pursuing a master’s degree in social work. dle name … born June 4 … mother is Valerie Graves. ZAMEL JOHNSON’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2010 11‐0 4 0 4 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 2011 13‐9 23 5 28 2.0‐4 0.0 0 0‐0 1‐53 0 0 0 2012 11‐9 17 6 23 2.0‐2 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 4 0 Totals35‐18 44 11 55 4.0‐6 0.0 0 0‐0 1‐53 0 4 0

82 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . .Liacouras Walk Favorite class ...... Sociology of Self Favorite drill ...... 7‐on‐7 Favorite road trip ...... New Mexico Bowl Favorite TUFB memory ...... winning the New Mexico Bowl Favorite food ...... Tacos Favorite vacation spot ...... Miami Favorite TV show ...... Family Guy Favorite NFL team . . . . .Green Bay Packers Zamel Favorite player as a kid ...... Jerry Rice You’d be surprised to know . . .I’m Muslim Favorite Philadelphia site . .Penn’s Landing JOHNSON On my cheesesteak, I like on Liacouras Walk . .lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, fried onions My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 83 Michael Paul KALAMAN LAYTON Casselberry, Fla. Burnt Hills, N.Y. Trinity Prep School57 Burnt Hills‐Ballston1 Lake HS5 Albany LB • R‐Freshman • 6‐3 • 220 P • Senior • 6‐1 • 215

2012: Redshirted. High School: Four‐year starter for coach Drew Nemec at Transfer student from the University at Albany … enrolled at Temple in Janu‐ Trinity Prep … played linebacker, defensive end, and tight end for the Saints ary 2013 ... graduated in December 2012 … has one season of eligibility. … Orlando Sentinel Super 60 Team … 2011 Florida Athletic Coaches Associa‐ Honors: 2013 CFPA Watch List … 2012 and 2011 first‐team All‐Northeast Con‐ tion All‐District 11 honoree at linebacker… 2011 Touchdown Club honoree … ference honoree … 2012 College Football Performance FCS Punter Watch List in his career, had 335 tackles, eight sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble ... 2012 All‐Northeast Conference Preseason Team … named the 2012 and recoveries, and three blocked kicks … as a senior, had 94 tackles and four 2011 Great Danes' Most Valuable Special Teams Player (team award) ... sacks … also scored two touchdowns … played offensive tackle as a freshman named a 2011 ECAC Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Special Team … participated in the 2012 Central Florida All‐Star Game … also played lacrosse All‐Star ... Northeast Conference Special Teams Player of the Week (twice) … … participated in the shot put, discus, and long jump for the track team … 2010 NEC Academic Honor Roll … 2009 Capital District Student Scholarship. three‐year Honor Roll student … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. College: Three‐year letterwinner at punter for head coach Bob Ford at the Personal: Michael Kalaman … born November 16 … parents are Brenda and University at Albany … averaged 41.0 yards in career. 2012: Played in all 11 Mike Kalaman … has an older sister Heather (21) … economics major. games at punter … averaged a league‐best 40.4 yards per punt, including a program record 82‐yarder vs. Wagner (11/3) … punted 46 times with 11 sail‐ ing 50‐yards or longer … dropped 15 within the 20‐yard line. 2011: Averaged 42.6 yards per punt, ranking 9th among the national leaders ... booted 17 kicks of 50 or more yards. 2010: Averaged 40.1 yard per punt as a redshirt Raymond freshman ... ranked 31st among the national leaders and third in the North‐ east Conference ... placed 14 punts inside the 20‐yard line, including seven for KORANG touchbacks ... booted 50‐plus yard punts 12 times ... tied 13th‐longest punt Mount Holly, N.J. in school history with 69‐yarder in season finale against Monmouth ... kicked Rancocas Valley HS77 a 63‐yard punt at Duquesne and a 61‐yarder at Maine. 2009: Redshirted. Se‐ lected Temple over Penn State and Notre Dame. High School: Four‐year let‐ terwinner for coach Matt Shell at Burnt Hills‐Ballston Lake HS … 2008 Class A OL • R‐Freshman • 6‐8 • 315 first‐team All‐State selection by New York State Sportswriters Association as a kicker ... made 68 of 69 PATs and three field goals ... third on all‐time Sec‐ 2012: Redshirted. High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … played tion II kicking list with 77 points ... averaged 42 yards per punt ... all‐time leader offensive tackle for coach Dan Haussman at Rancocas Valley HS … 2011 All‐ in Section II history with 172 career kicking points ... 2008 Large School Of‐ Conference selection … 2011 All‐County honoree … 2011Philadelphia Inquirer fensive Player of the Year by the Albany Times Union ... first‐team All‐Area by second‐team All‐South Jersey … Honor Roll student … attended the 2011 Tem‐ Daily Gazette and Troy Record ... led high school to state championship game ple Football Camp. Personal: Raymond George Korang … born September 20 as a quarterback ... passed for 1,302 yards and 14 touchdowns ... rushed for … parents are Deborah and David Korang … has an older sister Sara (34) and 1,186 yards and 20 TDs ... BHBL won second sectional title in last three years two older brothers—Joseph (24) and Charles (22) … business major. ... consensus All‐Area punter as a junior, when he averaged 41 yards per at‐ tempt ... earned third‐team All‐State honors as a quarterback ... career stats: 2,861 passing yards, 34 passing TDs, 2,002 rushing yards, 28 rushing TDs ... four varsity awards as basketball guard ... two‐time team captain … National Honor Society member … Math Honor Society member … Business Honor So‐ Tyler ciety member … participated in Big Brothers.Personal: Paul K. Layton … born November 5 … parents are Karen and Jim Layton … has two older sisters, Jes‐ KARPINSKI sica (32) and Lauren (26), and an older brother, Steve (30) … all siblings were Lancaster, Pa. college athletes … brother played tight end at Union College … Jessica played Manheim Township8 HS 2 soccer at Syracuse, and Lauren played field hockey at SUNY Oswego … grad‐ uated from Albany in December 2012 with a degree in business administra‐ tion… pursuing a master’s degree in marketing. WR • Freshman • 5‐11 • 165 LAYTON’S PUNTING STATS High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for coach Mark Evans Year GP No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 50+Blkd at Manheim Township HS … 2012 Mini Max Award recipient … 2012 Lan‐ 2010 11 62 2,485 40.1 69 7 10 14 12 2 caster‐Lebanon League Section 1 Wide Receiver of the Year and Defensive 2011 12 51 2,174 42.6 70 7 11 21 17 0 Back of the Year … 2012 Section One first‐team All‐Star on offense and de‐ 2012 11 46 1,860 40.4 82 10 11 15 11 1 fense … second‐team honoree at kick returner … as a senior, helped the Blue Totals 34 159 6,519 41.0 82 24 32 50 40 3 Streaks to a 7‐4 record and District 3 playoff berth with 74 receptions for 1,151 yards and eight touchdowns … also played on special teams, averaging 36 yards on kick returns and 25 yards on punt returns … participated in the Chesapeake Bowl and the Big 33 Classic … also a three‐year letterwinner in basketball and lacrosse. 84 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... Bell Tower Favorite class ...... Digital Marketing Favorite drill ...... Pressure kick situations Favorite TUFB memory ...... Coaches’ Olympics Best part of Temple football is .The people Favorite food ...... Chicken parm Favorite vacation spot ...... Florida Paul Favorite TV show ...... Sportscenter Favorite NFL team . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers Favorite player as a kid . . . . .Jerome Bettis My hobby is ...... Cooking insideL AlterAYTON Hall Favorite Philadelphia site . . . .Rocky statue On my cheesesteak, I like ...... onions and provolone cheese My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 85 Eric Tyler LOFTON MATAKEVICH Lumberton, N.J. Stratford, Conn. Rancocas Valley HS71 St. Joseph’s HS 8 Milford Academy OL • Sophomore • 6‐5 • 300 LB • Sophomore • 6‐1 • 230

Honors: Cited on the 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Played in all Will wear #8 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #32 11 games … one of nine redshirt freshmen to see game action … also played last season. on the field goal unit … lettered. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Played tight Honors: 2013 preseason first‐team All‐American Athletic Conference selec‐ end and offensive tackle for coach Dan Haussman at Rancocas Valley HS … as tion by Phil Steele’s College Football … 2013 preseason second‐team Ameri‐ a senior, had two receptions for 21 yards … selected to play in the 2011 Adam can Athletic All‐Conference by Athlon Sports … 2013 CFPA Watch List … 2012 Taliaferro Game … also wrestled at heavyweight for the Red Devils … three‐ FWAA Freshman All‐American … 2012 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year … 2012 year Honor Roll member. Personal: Eric A. Lofton … born March 6 … mother second‐team All‐BIG EAST … 2012 ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year … 2012 is Lynette Lofton … has an older brother Fred (24) and a younger sister Lexy CBSSports.com BIG EAST All‐Conference Team … 2012 BIG EAST Freshman of (18) … marketing major. the Year by College Sports Madness … 2012 second‐team All‐BIG EAST by Col‐ lege Sports Madness … MNYFWA National Rookie of the Week (Oct. 17, 2012) … named to the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll (Oct. 15, 2012; Oct. 8, 2012) … CFP Honorable Mention Linebacker of the Week (Oct. 7, 2012). 2012: Played in all 11 games with eight starts at Mike linebacker … one of 14 true freshmen Stephaun to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role … one of just three true freshmen to play in every game … also played on the MARSHALL kickoff return unit … became the first freshman in school history to record Montclair, N.J. 100 tackles … finished inaugural season as Temple leader with 101 tackles, in‐ cluding 67 solo stops, three TFL, three break‐ups, two fumble recoveries, and Montclair HS 29 a forced fumble … finished fourth in the BIG EAST in tackles (9.2) … had 14 tackles, including 13 solos, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery against Syracuse … top Owl with 13 tackles and a fumble recovery in the win at Army DB • R‐Freshman • 5‐11 • 190 … led the Owls with eight tackles against Cincinnati … had double‐digit tack‐ les in five consecutive games … led TU with 10 tackles and a break‐up at No. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Three‐star prospect by Scout.com … played 12/10 Louisville … racked up 10 tackles and a break‐up at Pitt … led TU with running back and safety for coach John Fiore at Montclair HS … 2011 Newark 10 tackles, including nine solos, against No. 19/17 Rutgers … led all players Star‐Ledger Defensive second‐team All‐State selection … 2011 Newark Star‐ with a game‐high 19 tackles in the overtime win at Connecticut … led the Ledger first‐team All‐Group 4 honoree … 2011 Newark Star‐Ledger first‐team Owls with 15 tackles, including 12 solo stops and two TFL, in the win over All‐Essex County pick … team advanced to the NJSIAA North I Group 4 final South Florida, his first collegiate start … had two tackles in the win over Vil‐ against North Bergen … finished 2011 season at 11‐1 overall … 2011 SEC con‐ lanova … mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2012 … lettered. ference champion … as a senior, rushed for 1,13 yards, averaging 8.5 yards per Postgraduate: Ranked No. 38 in the country by 247Sports … also ranked the rush … also had 110 tackles … played linebacker as a junior … also ran track … No. 10 recruit in the state of New York and the No. 5 outside linebacker … Honor Roll student … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: played linebacker for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy for one season. Stephaun Anthony Marshall … born June 17 … parents are Janet Mino and High School: Graduated in 2011 … played linebacker and running back for Robert Marshall … has two older brothers‐‐ Tarik Mino (29) and Jaron Mino coach Joe Della Vecchia at St. Joseph’s HS … 2011 All‐State honoree at line‐ (24)‐‐ and an older sister Angelica Mino (23) … Montclair HS teammates Avery backer … helped the Cadets to a 10‐2 record his senior season en route to Ellis and Khalif Herbin are Temple Owls … the trio grew up together in the back‐to‐back state championship titles … 2010 Connecticut Post Male Ath‐ same neighborhood … entrepreneurship major. lete of the Year … set the school record for touchdowns in a game with five against Trumball as a junior … also played baseball … 2010 first‐team Con‐ necticut Post All‐Star … 2010 All‐FCIAC honoree … led the team as a junior with a.372 batting average, 32 RBI, and five homeruns.Personal: Tyler John Matakevich … born December 22 … parents are Kim and David Matakevich … has an older sister, Ashley (22), who graduated from Sacred Heart in 2012 where she was a four‐year letterwinner in track and field … she holds the school records in the long jump and in the triple jump … liberal arts major.

MATAKEVICH’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2012 11‐8 67 34 101 3.0‐14 0.0 1 2‐0 0‐0 0 3 0

86 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Tyler Brendan MAYES MCGOWAN Downingtown, Pa. Barnesville, Pa. Downingtown East9 HS 5 Marian Catholic HS68

P/PK • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 215 OL • R‐Freshman • 6‐4 • 300

Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2011. Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2013 and 2012 Ath‐ Team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played offensive guard for letic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Redshirted. High School: coach Stan Dakosty at Marian Catholic HS … three‐year letterman … PFN Class Two‐year letterwinner at punter for coach Mike Matta at Downingtown East A first‐team All‐State honoree … first‐team Eastern Conference Small School HS … 2010 All‐Ches‐Mont Conference selection at punter … All‐Southeastern selection … two‐year letterman in baseball … track team member as a junior PA pick … participated in the 2011 Valor Bowl … as a senior, made 51‐of‐52 … four‐year member of Student Council … two‐year member of Future Busi‐ PATs and two‐for‐two field goals for the Ches‐Mont champions what finished ness Leaders … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Bren‐ 9‐3 … punted 17 times, averaging 39.7 yards and a career‐long of 49 yards … dan McGowan … born July 9 … parents are Timothy & Donna McGowan and also lettered in wrestling and lacrosse … National Honor Society member … Michele Martz (mother) … has three older brothers‐‐ Jason (36), John (33), coached lacrosse at the middle school. Personal: Tyler David Mayes …. born and Quinn (22)‐‐ and two older sisters‐‐ Sarah (25) and Colleen (24) … loves September 17 … parents are Karen and Dave Mayes … has an older sister to play golf … business major. Lindsey (22) and a younger brother Brennan (17) … engineering major.

Chad Adam MCCLOSKEY METZ Gloversville, N.Y. Hummelstown, Pa. Gloversville HS 19 Lower Dauphin HS65 The Gunnery QB • Sophomore • 6‐2 • 200 OL • Junior • 6‐5 • 295

Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2011. Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2013, 2012, and 2011 Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2013 and 2012 Ath‐ Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Did not play. 2010: letic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Redshirted. Postgrad‐ Redshirted. High School: Team captain … selected to play in the 2010 Big 33 uate: Played QB for coach Richard Martin at The Gunnery in Washington, Game … first‐team All‐League from the Mid‐Penn News … 2009 Mid‐State Conn., in 2010 … first‐team All‐Colonial Conference … All‐New England Prep Top 100 honoree … 2009 Mid‐Penn first‐team All‐Star Lineman … played left B Schools honoree … High Honor Roll member. High School: Three‐year let‐ tackle and defensive tackle for coach Rob Klock at Lower Dauphin HS … fin‐ terwinner at QB for coach Tom Ciaccio at Gloversville HS … fourth‐team All‐ ished his prep career with 54 tackles and a sack … as a senior, had 34 tackles State selection … Times‐Union All‐Area … Northwest Offensive Player of the and a sack en route to team’s Player of the Year accolades … attended the Year … in prep career, had 3,500 yards passing, 33 touchdown passes and five 2009 Temple Football Camp … also a three‐year letterwinner and team cap‐ rushing touchdowns … set the school record for most passing yards in a game tain in lacrosse. Personal: Adam Michael Metz … born August 1 … parents … team captain for the New York State Senior All‐Star Game … also played in are Lisa and Patrick Metz … has an older brother Bryan (24) … social work the Section II Senior All‐Star Game … participated in baseball and basketball major. … named a Scholar‐Athlete … baseball All‐Tournament Team honoree … four‐ year Honor Roll member. Personal: Born September 27 … parents are Larry and Tracey McCloskey … has two older brothers‐‐ L.B. (27) and Ryan (22) … both played football at the University of Albany … cousin George Hall played football at Purdue … likes to cook … business management major.

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 87 Mitchell Leff

Deon MILLER Highland Springs, Va. Highland Springs HS86 Fork Union Military Academy WR • Senior • 6‐5 • 210

2012: Played in eight games with three starts … also played on the kickoff re‐ turn unit … finished the season with seven receptions for 101 yards … made an eight‐yard reception at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two receptions for 16 yards at Pitt … made a 16‐yard reception against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had a 33‐yard reception in the fourth quarter drive en route to tying the game and forcing overtime in the win at Connecticut … returned to the starting line‐up at Penn State … had a 12‐yard reception … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games with 12 starts … also played on the kickoff return, punt return, and field goal units … had 18 receptions for 253 yards and three touchdowns on the season … had two receptions for 44 yards in the win over Kent State … made two catches for 19 yards and a 10‐yard touchdown reception in the win over Miami … had a nine‐yard touchdown reception at Ohio … led the Owls with three receptions for 39 yards at Bowling Green … had two recep‐ tions for 11 yards in the shutout of Buffalo … made a 12‐yard reception in the win at Maryland … had three receptions for 45 yards against Penn State … also blocked a punt, a career first, against the Lions … led the Owls with 74 yards on four catches and his first career touchdown‐‐ a 35‐yard TD reception‐ ‐ in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2010: Played in 11 games with one start … one of five true freshmen to play … had an eight‐yard reception at Miami … made a nine‐yard reception against Ohio … had two receptions for 25 yards in the win at Kent State … had a 19‐yard reception in the win at Buf‐ Jaimen Newman falo … made first reception of his career— a four‐yard catch— at Northern Illi‐ nois … received the starting nod in the win at Army … lettered.Postgraduate: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com … played two seasons for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy … had 38 receptions and eight touchdowns in 2009 … joined FUMA teammates Elijah Grant and Shahid Paulhill at Temple. High School: Team captain … attended the 2007 Temple Jaimen Football Camp … played for coach Scott Burton at Highland Springs HS … ranked as a three‐star recruit by Rivals … first‐team All‐Capital District and All‐ NEWMAN Region honoree … Richmond Times‐Dispatch Honorable Mention All‐Metro Colonial Heights, Va. pick … as a senior, had 29 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns …aver‐ Matoaca HS 59 aged 21 yards per catch in 2007 as a senior for the Springers … also ran track … finished first in the district in the 300 hurdles, second in the district in the long (21.7) and triple (47.7) jumps. Personal: Deon Andre Miller … born Sep‐ OL • Junior • 6‐4 • 290 tember 18 ... mother is Latosha Lewis … has eight sisters and two brothers … siblings are Shaniqua Thoroughgood (22), Zhakia Haskins (21), Lafonte Thor‐ 2012: Played in six games with two starts at right guard … received first col‐ oughgood (20), Isis Haskins (19), Lyric Thoroughgood (18), Demetrius Haskins legiate start in the win over Villanova, helping a young O‐Line to no sacks al‐ (16), Odyesse Thoroughgood (14), Harmony Thoroughgood (12), Rhythm lowed … lettered. 2011: Played in six games … saw action in the wins over Thoroughgood (12), and Taylor Lewis (11) … sociology major. Wyoming, Buffalo, Ball State, Maryland, Akron, and Villanova … lettered. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Second‐team All‐District honoree at defensive MILLER’S CAREER STATS end … All‐Academic Athlete … two‐year letterwinner on defense for coach Year GP‐S Rec. Yds. Avg. TD Lg Pat Manuel at Matoaca HS … had 40 tackles and 14 sacks as a senior in 2009 2010 11‐1 6 65 10.8 0 19 … as a junior, had 32 tackles and six sacks … also played basketball for two sea‐ 2011 13‐12 18 253 14.1 3 35 sons … served as a coach and referee for youth sports. Personal: Jaimen 2012 8‐3 7 101 14.4 0 33 Rashay Newman … born December 5 … mother is Terri Newman Johnson … Totals 32‐16 31 419 13.5 3 35 has a younger brother Jamar Johnson (17) … would like to pursue a career working with children and adults with mental disabilities … legal studies major.

88 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . .Liacouras Walk Favorite class ...... Social Statistics Favorite drill ...... 4 Cone Favorite TUFB memory ...... New Mexico Bowl game win Favorite food ...... Cornbread Favorite vacation spot ...... Miami, Fla. Favorite TV show ...... Ridiculousness Deon Favorite NFL team ...... Denver Broncos Favorite athlete as a kid ...... Rod Smith Favorite Philadelphia site ...... Art Museum [“Rocky”] steps MILLER On my cheesesteak, I like at Paley Library .lettuce, onions, tomatoes, ketchup & mayo My dream job is ...... Social worker

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 89 Bret Bryan NIEDERREITHER OSEI Etters, Pa. Abington, Pa. Red Land HS 96 Abington HS 90

DL • R‐Freshman • 6‐3 • 285 DL • R‐Freshman • 6‐2 • 250

Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Three‐star recruit by Team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played defensive end, tight Scout.com … played defensive tackle and offensive guard for coach Chad end, and offensive tackle for coach Tim Sorber at Abington HS … moved to of‐ Weaver at Red Land HS … helped the Patriots to the District 3‐AAA semifinals fensive tackle as a senior … 2010 first‐team All‐Area … team won the confer‐ in 2011 … participated in the 2011 Chesapeake Bowl. Personal: Bret Nieder‐ ence championship his junior season … team captain of freshman team … reither … born August 3 … parents are Kim and Mike Niederreither … has an also wrestled … as a junior, went 39‐6, won the PIAA District I Class AAA Sec‐ older sister, Marisa (22) … business major. tion 3 title, and placed fifth in the Southeast Region championships … at‐ tended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Bryan Osei … born November 25 … parents are Grace and William Osei … has two older broth‐ ers‐‐ Will and Dave‐‐ and a younger brother Justin … Will played football at Muhlenburg … Dave is a senior center at Rutgers … criminal justice major. Wanemi OMUSO Burlington, N.J. Burlington Township9 HS 7 Chris PARTHEMORE TE • Junior • 6‐2 • 255 New Cumberland, Pa. Cedar Cliff HS 83 Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2010. Honors: Recipient of the Gavin White 215 Award as the most improved non‐ scholarship player following 2012 spring drills. 2012: Played in all 11 games TE • Senior • 6‐4 • 250 … also saw action on the kickoff return unit … saw action in the win over Vil‐ lanova … moved to tight end during spring 2012 drills … lettered.2011: Played Graduated in May 2013. in one game on the defensive line… saw action in the win over Villanova. Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2013 and 2010 Athletic 2010: Redshirted. High School: Played tight end, offensive tackle, and de‐ Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Played in three games … saw action against Syra‐ fensive end for coach Thomas Maderia at Burlington Township HS … first‐ cuse, Cincinnati, and Pitt.2011: Played in four games … saw action in the win team All‐Burlington Olympic Patriot League … selected for the 2010 over Army … also played in the shutout at Ball State … saw first action in the North‐South All‐Star Game … as a junior, had 40 tackles and six sacks … at‐ win at Maryland. 2010: Played in all 12 games … also played on the punt unit tended the 2009 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Born October 5 … par‐ as the long snapper … had a solo tackle at No. 23/20 Penn State and in the win ents are Amaka and Aye Omuso … has an older brother Seigha (28) and an over Villanova … lettered. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Team captain ... older sister Inara (24) … economics major. three‐year letterwinner at tight end and defensive end for coach Jim Cantafio … ranked as the nation's No. 86 tight end prospect by Scout.com … ranked Mitchell Leff among the nation’s “Fab 50” tight ends … Honorable Mention Mid‐Penn/Key‐ stone Division honoree … as a senior, had 22 receptions for 328 yards and four touchdowns … defensively, had six sacks … also a three‐year letterwin‐ ner in baseball and basketball ... attended the 2008 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Christopher Joseph Parthemore … born December 20 … parents are Joanna and Gib Parthemore … has an older brother, Gib (26), who attended the University of Pittsburgh … family owns a funeral home … uncle Mark Ulsh played football at Temple (1974‐75) … father played football and baseball at West Virginia …first cousin Renny Parthemore is a punter at Penn State … the cousins played at Cedar Cliff HS together and graduated in 2009 … volun‐ teered with Cedar Cliff youth football, basketball, and baseball programs … re‐ ceived his bachelor’s degree in marketing in May 2013 … pursuing a master’s degree in finance.

Chris Parthemore

90 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus ...... SAC Favorite class . . .Entrepreneurial & Innovative Thinking Favorite drill ...... 7‐on‐7 Favorite road trip ...... New Mexico Bowl Favorite TUFB memory ...... Winning the New Mexico Bowl Favorite food .Buffalo chicken cheesesteak Favorite vacation spot ...... Jersey Shore Favorite TV show . . . . .Eastbound & Down Favorite NFL team . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers Chris Favorite player as a kid . . . . .Jerome Bettis My hobby is ...... Golf Favorite Philadelphia site . . . . .City skyline PARTHEMORE On my cheesesteak, I like ...... on Broad Street ...... cheese, ketchup, hot sauce My dream job is ...... Product development at Google

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 91 Mitchell Leff

Shahid PAULHILL Philadelphia, Pa. Northeast Catholic9 HS 2 Fork Union Military Academy DL • Senior • 6‐3 • 285

Honors: Fourth‐team selection on Phil Steele’s 2010 All‐Freshman Team. 2012: Played in all 11 games with nine starts at tackle … also played on the field goal defense unit … finished the season with 22 tackles … had two tack‐ les in the win at Army … had two solo tackles against Cincinnati … made two stops at No. 12/10 Louisville … had four tackles at Pitt … had a solo stop against No. 19/17 Rutgers … made a solo stop in the overtime win at Connecticut … had three tackles and an eight‐yard sack in the win over South Florida … re‐ turned to the starting line‐up at Penn State … had a solo tackle … made two solo stops against Maryland … had three solo tackles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in nine games with four starts at tackle … also played on the field goal defense unit … had two tackles at Ohio … had a tackle against Toledo … had a solo tackle and a break‐up against Penn State … lettered. 2010: Played in all 12 games with six starts at left end … also played on the field goal defense unit … had a solo tackle at Miami … made two solo stops in the shutout of Akron … had two solo tackles, a TFL, and a 10‐yard sack in the win at Buffalo … made a solo tackle in the win over Bowling Green … had three tackles in the win at Army … had six tackles at No. 23/20 Penn State …made a solo stop in the win over Connecticut … had four tackles in the win Colby Perry over Central Michigan … had three solo tackles, including a TFL, in the win over Villanova in his collegiate debut … lettered. 2009: Redshirted. Post‐ graduate: Played one season for coach John Shuman at Fork Union Military Academy … joined FUMA teammate Deon Miller at Temple. High School: Team captain … first‐team All‐Catholic League honoree at defensive end for Colby coach Charlie Szydlik at Northeast Catholic HS ... first‐team All‐City and first‐ team All‐Catholic League by the Philadelphia Daily News … played in the Big PERRY 33 All‐Star game, recording five tackles and two sacks … also started on the Coatesville, Pa. basketball team for the Falcons and the Philadelphia Patriots AAU team … at‐ tended the 2007 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Born October 31 ... son of Coatesville Area HS99 Terresa and Kevin Paulhill ... siblings are Shanika (26), Christian (26), and Shakira (18) ... criminal justice major. PK/P • R‐Freshman • 6‐2 • 180 PAULHILL’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2012. 2010 12‐6 16 7 23 2.5‐12 1.0‐10 0 0‐0 0‐0 1 0 1 Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High 2011 9‐4 2 2 4 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 School: Two‐year letterwinner at and punter for coach Matt Or‐ 2012 11‐9 18 4 22 1.0‐8 1.0‐8 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 0 0 tega at Coatesville Area HS … 2010 All‐Area selection … also played soccer, Totals 32‐19 36 13 49 3.5‐20 2.0‐18 0 0‐0 0‐0 1 1 1 baseball, and track … second‐team All‐Ches‐Mont Conference in soccer …Na‐ tional Honor Society member … volunteered with P.A.L. Personal: Colby Alan Perry … born February 28 … parents are Dennis and Kim Perry … has an older sister Chelsea (21) … business major.

92 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite class ...... Bionic Human Favorite drill ...... DL 1‐on‐1 Favorite road trip ...... Ohio Favorite TUFB memory ...... First BIG EAST win Best part of Temple football is ...... Passion for the game Favorite food ...... Chicken wings Favorite vacation spot ...... Jamaica Favorite TV show ...... Martin Shahid Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite athlete as a kid . . . . Allen Iverson You’d be surprised to know . .I love my daughter more than myself at PShustermanAULHILL Hall Favorite Philadelphia site ...... Kelly Drive On my cheesesteak, I like .mayo, ketchup, extra cheese , fried onions My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 93 Brett Jacob PIERCE QUINN Sicklerville, N.J. Wilmington, Del. Paul VI HS 25 St. Mark’s HS 70

WR • Junior • 5‐8 • 170 OL • Sophomore • 6‐5 • 295

Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2010. 2012: Played in one game … one of nine redshirt freshmen to see game ac‐ Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic tion … made collegiate debut against Cincinnati. 2011: Redshirted. High Team honoree … recipient of the 2011 Gavin White Local 215 Award pre‐ School: Team captain … played offensive and defensive tackle for coach John sented to the most improved non‐scholarship player at the conclusion of Wilson at St. Mark’s HS … 2010 Delaware High School State Lineman of the spring drills. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Did not play. 2010: Redshirted. High Year … 2010 and 2009 first‐team All‐State honoree … helped the Spartans to School: Three‐year letterwinner at cornerback, wide receiver, and kick re‐ a perfect 12‐0 record as a senior in 2010 en route to the state championship turner for coach John Doherty at Paul VI HS … first‐team All‐Olympic Confer‐ … three‐year starter … as a senior, had 66 tackles and nine sacks ... 2009 first‐ ence and first‐team South Jersey all‐non‐public at corner as a senior … team All‐Conference honoree for offense line … selected to the 2009 Football second‐team All‐Conference honoree at wide receiver as a junior … team won Leadership Council … played right tackle as a sophomore … attended the 2010 three consecutive Patrick Division championships, finishing with a 9‐1 record Temple Football Camp. Personal: Jacob Stephen Quinn … born September in 2009 … during prep career, had 64 tackles, eight interceptions, 30 break‐ 20 … nickname is Jake … mother is Kathleen Quinn ... has an older sister Caitlin ups, and a touchdown on defense … offensively, finished with 689 yards and (24) and an older brother Joseph (22) … criminal justice major. four touchdowns on 41 receptions … also had three touchdowns on 496 kick‐ off return yards … as a senior, recorded 34 tackles, six interceptions, and 15 break‐ups … also a four‐year letterwinner in track and field … two‐time state champion in high jump … earned first‐team all‐non‐public honors twice for track. Personal: Brett Turner Pierce … born June 1 … parents are Turner and Shane Franceleen Pierce … has an older sister Kiara (23) … engineering major. RAFTER Moorestown, N.J. Moorestown HS 58 Jihaad PRETLOW OL • Freshman • 6‐5 • 305 Elizabeth, N.J. High School: Played offensive and defensive tackle for coach Russ Horton … Blair Academy 24 three‐year letterwinner … 2012 All‐County honoree on defense … helped the Quakers to the South Jersey Group 4 playoffs … as a junior, had 61 tackles and three sacks … the first player to commit to Temple in the 2013 class … par‐ DB • Freshman • 5‐11 • 190 ticipated in the 2011 National Underclassmen Combine … also a two‐year let‐ terwinner in track and ice hockey. Personal: Shane Rafter … born July 7 … Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013. parents are John and Barb Rafter … has a sister, Jamie. High School: Played running back for coach Jim Stone at Blair Academy … graduated a semester early (Dec. 2012) … as a junior, rushed for 838 yards and 19 touchdowns as the Bucs went 7‐0 overall … also made four interceptions as a defensive back … played two seasons with nationally ranked basketball Will team. Personal: Jihaad Pretlow … born March 15, 1994 … parents are Bayyi‐ nah Pretlow and Malik Jackson … father played football at Rutgers in the early RATHBONE 1990s … played Pop Warner football against Temple teammates Jahad Gainesville, Fla. Thomas and P.J. Walker … business major. Buchholz HS 61

OL • Sophomore • 6‐5 • 275

Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2011. Honors: 2013 President’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2012 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play. 2011: Redshirted. High School: Three‐year starter on the offensive line for coach Jay Godwin at Buchholz HS … All‐Area selection … played in the 2011 Florida‐ Georgia Border Wars All‐Star Game … also participated in weightlifting and shot put … 2011 AP Scholar Award recipient … Eagle Scout. Personal: Will David Rathbone … born December 25 … mother is Mary Herman … has an older sister Erin (22) … high school teammate Kenny Harper is also a Temple Owl ... would like to pursue a law career … political science major.

94 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . . . .Pearson Hall Favorite class ...... Principles of Strength & Conditioning Favorite drill ...... O vs. D Favorite road trip ...... EagleBank Bowl Favorite TUFB memory Beating Wyoming in the New Mexico Bowl Favorite food ...... Chicken parm Favorite vacation spot ...... San Francisco Favorite TV show ...... Big Bang Theory Evan Favorite NFL team . . . . You’d be surprised to know ...... I love technology REGAS Favorite Philadelphia site . . . .Art Museum at Alumni Circle On my cheesesteak, I like ...... peppers and onions My dream job is .Physical Education teacher

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 95 Mitchell Leff

Semaj REED Philadelphia, Pa. Haverford School 67

OL • Freshman • 6‐7 • 285

High School: Played defensive end for coach Michael Murphy at the Haver‐ ford School … also played basketball. Personal: Semaj Reed … mother is Jacqueline Reed … originally from Newburgh, N.Y. … interested in political sci‐ ence, criminal justice, and business.

Evan REGAS Toms River, N.J. Toms River HS North74

OL • Senior • 6‐4 • 320

Honors: Named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the week for the Buffalo game (Oct. 23, 2010). 2012: Game captain for the Rutgers game … played in all 11 games … also played on the field goal unit … lettered. 2011: Played in all 13 games … also played on the field goal unit … saw action at Evan Regas center in the win over Buffalo … lettered. 2010: Played in one game … saw first action as an Owl in the win at Buffalo … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the game. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Three‐year letterman at guard and tackle for coach Chip LaBarca at Toms River HS North … first‐team All‐Shore Conference and first‐team All‐Ocean County honoree in 2008 … named to the 2008 New Jersey Super 100 … team went 26‐6 dur‐ Haason ing his three seasons … won the 2007 and 2008 Shore Division championship …. as a junior, helped the Mariners to a perfect 12‐0 season, their first unde‐ REDDICK feated season in the school’s 39‐year history, en route to the state champi‐ Camden, N.J. onship … team also won the 2007 state sectional championship … made 32 Haddon Heights HS33 consecutive starts, never missed a down in three seasons … participated in the Shore 44 All‐Star Game … also a four‐year letterwinner in shot put for indoor and outdoor track … Honor Roll student … four‐year T.E.A.M. member, reg‐ LB • R‐Freshman • 6‐0 • 215 istering more than 60 hours of community service. Personal: Evangelos E. Regas … born March 29 ... parents are George Regas and the late Susan Un‐ Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall 2012. toria … interested in physical education … played against Temple teammate Honors: Recipient of the 2013 Gavin White Local 215 Award, presented to the Jeffrey Whittingham in the 2007 state playoffs … kinesiology major. most improved non‐scholarship player at the conclusion of spring drills. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played running back and safety for coach Ralph Shalvo at Haddon Heights HS … three‐year letterwinner. Personal: Haason Samir Reddick … born September 22 … parents are Raelakia Reddick and Ray‐ mond Matthew … father played wide receiver at Clarion … university studies major.

96 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS Mitchell Leff

Connor REILLY Fairfax, Va. W.T. Woodson HS12

QB • Junior • 6‐3 • 215

Currently the only male two‐sport athlete at Temple… walked on the Temple baseball team as an outfielder in spring 2012. Honors: Named the most improved offensive player following 2013 spring drills … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the week for the Central Michigan game (Sept. 9, 2010). 2012: Played in all 11 games … served as the holder for field goals and extra points for career record holder PK/P Brandon McManus … lettered. Baseball 2012: Patrolled the outfield in all 38 starts … called off the bench six times … clubbed the second home run in the Owls’ first multi‐home run game of the season against Dayton … finished with 36 hits, 25 RBI, and 18 runs … ended the season with six doubles, one triple, and four home runs … recorded eight multi‐hit games while ending the sea‐ son with a .263 batting average 2011: Played in three games … saw action in the shutouts of Buffalo and Ball State … made collegiate debut in the win at Akron. 2010: Redshirted … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the game for Central Michigan. High School: Team captain ... called a top “sleeper” by Scouts Inc.’s Tom Luginbill ... played quarterback and punter for coach Trey Taylor at W.T. Woodson HS … 2009 first‐team All‐Patriot District Athlete … 2008 and 2009 second‐team All‐Patriot District honoree at quar‐ terback… team’s 2009 MVP … team’s 2008 Outstanding Offensive Back … led team to 11‐2 record in 2009, Patriot District championship, and regional play‐ offs … in prep career, threw for 4,262 yards and 41 touchdowns … also rushed for 1,176 yards and 17 touchdowns … as a senior, threw for 2,315 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing for 613 yards and 10 touchdowns … as a junior, went 121‐of‐211 for 1,947 yards and 24 touchdowns … also rushed for 522 yards and six touchdowns … 2009 first‐team All‐District catcher for the base‐ ball team … baseball team captain … 2009 team MVP … attended the 2009 Connor Reilly Temple Football Camp. Personal: Connor Allen Reilly … born November 30 … parents are Neil and Michelle Reilly … has a younger sister Taylor (18) … fa‐ ther played professional baseball for the Texas Rangers … father, who recently served with the Army in Afghanistan, flew the Temple flag over his battalion while deployed and traveled with the flag on each mission … Connor carried John the U.S. flag on the team’s stadium entry throughout the 2011 and 2012 sea‐ sons … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes … business management RIZZO major. Johnstown, Pa. Richland HS 41 REILLYS CAREER STATS Year GP‐S Cmp‐Att‐Int Yds TD Lg Rush Yds TD Lg 2011 3‐0 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 11‐0 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 LB • Freshman • 6‐1 • 225 Totals 14‐0 0‐0‐0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013. High School: Played running back for coach Brandon Bailey at Richland HS … 2012 Tribune‐Democrat first‐team All‐Area … as a senior, rushed for 1,769 yards and 20 touchdowns … played in the East‐East Game … three‐time state heavyweight wrestling champion. Personal: John Rizzo … born February 13 … parents are Lynda and Tony Rizzo … has six siblings— Anthony (30), Mar‐ lena (28), Frank (26), Joe (24), Mario (17), and Christina (15) … kinesiology major.

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 97 Anthony Averee ROBEY ROBINSON Norristown, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. Norristown Area HS 2 Susquehanna Township7 HS3 Milford Academy DB • Junior • 5‐10 • 190 DL • Freshman • 6‐1 • 285

Will wear #2 this fall as one of the team’s toughest players after wearing #47 Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013 … originally signed for two seasons. National Letter of Intent with Temple in February 2012. Honors: 2013 preseason third‐team American Athletic All‐Conference by Postgraduate: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … played the 2012 season Athlon Sports … 2013 preseason fourth‐team All‐American Athletic Confer‐ for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy. High School: Played defensive ence selection by Phil Steele’s College Football … 2013 Athletic Director’s tackle for coach Joe Headen at Susquehanna Township HS … 2011 Harrisburg Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Started all Patriot‐News first‐team Defensive All‐Star … as a junior, had 46 tackles and 11 games at corner … one of just seven Owls to start every game … also played eight sacks … also wrestled … won consecutive PIAA heavyweight wrestling on the punt return unit … finished the season with 41 tackles and a team‐best championship in 2012 and 2011… attended the 2010 Temple Football Camp. six break‐ups … in the BIG EAST finished 16th in PBU (0.55) and 49th in tack‐ Personal: Averee Robinson … born October 17 … parents are Terry and Adrian les (3.7) … had four solo stops against Syracuse … had five tackles, a TFL, and Robinson, Sr. … older brother is former Temple Owl and three‐time first‐team a break‐up in the win at Army … had a tackle and a break‐up against Cincin‐ All‐MAC DE Adrian Robinson (2008‐11) who just finished his rookie season nati … made four stops at No. 12/10 Louisville … had three tackles at Pitt … had with the Pittsburgh Steelers … university studies major. two solo tackles and a break‐up against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had three tack‐ les in the overtime win at Connecticut … had two solo stops in the win over South Florida … had six tackles and two break‐ups at Penn State … had seven tackles, an eight‐yard sack, and a punt return against Maryland … had four tackles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in nine games with five starts at corner … also played on the punt return unit … had a solo tackle Scott and an eight‐yard interception return, a career first, in the bowl win over Wyoming … had a solo stop in the shutout of Ball State … had a tackle and a ROORDA break‐up in the win at Maryland … had five solo tackles and a break‐up against Westmoreland, N.Y. Penn State … received the starting nod in the win at Akron … had five tackles Westmoreland HS62 and a break‐up … in his collegiate debut, had three solo tackles and forced two fumbles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2010: Redshirted. High School: Milford Academy Second‐team All‐State honoree … first‐team All‐Suburban One League hon‐ OL • Senior • 6‐3 • 300 oree on offense and defense … played cornerback and wide receiver for coach E.J. Smith at Norristown Area HS … during his senior season in 2009, the Ea‐ Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall of 2009. gles went 9‐1 to win the Suburban One League and advance to the PIAA Class Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic AAAA playoffs … finished with 24 tackles and five interceptions … also had 21 Team honoree … named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the week receptions for 478 yards and six touchdowns … earned All‐Suburban One Con‐ for the Connecticut, Army, and Buffalo games (Sept. 18, 2010; Oct., 2, 2010; ference honors at receiver as a junior … selected to play in the East vs. West Oct. 23, 2010). 2012: Played in all 11 games with four starts at right guard … game … also a three‐year letterwinner in track … earned first‐team All‐Sub‐ also played on the field goal unit …continued starting role against Syracuse, urban league honors … Honor Roll student … attended the 2009 Temple Foot‐ Army, and Cincinnati … made first start of collegiate career at No. 12/10 ball Camp. Personal: Anthony Keith Robey, Jr. … born September 22, 1991 Louisville … lettered. 2011: Played in four games … also played on the field … parents are Brenda Anderson and Anthony Robey, Sr. … has three sisters— goal unit … saw action in the wins over Buffalo, Maryland, Akron, and Vil‐ Zenia (29), Sarina (24), and Layla (7) … has family members who are Temple lanova. 2010: Played in one game … saw first action in the win at Buffalo … alumni … criminal justice major. named the coaches’ offensive scout team player of the week for the Con‐ necticut, Army, and Buffalo games. 2009: Redshirted. Postgraduate: Played ROBEY’S CAREER STATS OG for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy … played alongside Owl team‐ Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk mate Alex Jackson … team went 9‐3 in 2008. High School: Four‐year letter‐ 2011 9‐5 14 2 16 2.0‐8 1.0‐4 2 0‐0 1‐8 0 3 0 winner at defensive tackle for coach Tim Gates at Westmoreland HS … team 2012 11‐11 24 17 41 3.5‐14 1.5‐9 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 6 0 went 11‐1 his senior year. Personal: Scott Kyle Roorda … born April 14 … par‐ Totals20‐16 38 19 57 5.5‐22 1.5‐13 2 0‐0 1‐9 0 9 0 ents are Scott and Becky Roorda … has a younger sister Sarah (22) … wants to be a New York state trooper … criminal justice major.

98 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . . . .Beury Beach Favorite class ...... Organized Crime Favorite drill ...... Inside drill Favorite road trip ...... EagleBank Bowl Favorite TUFB memory ...... Double OT victory at UConn Favorite food ...... Steak Favorite vacation spot Adirondack Mountains Favorite TV show ...... Sons of Anarchy Scott Favorite NFL team ...... New York Giants Favorite player as a kid . . .Michael Strahan Favorite Philadelphia site ...... Kelly Drive ROORDA On my cheesesteak, I like at Sullivan Hall . . .onion, mushrooms, ketchip & mayo My dream job is ...... law enforcement

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 99 Mitchell Leff

Dion SHAW Chester, Pa. Ridley HS 81 Valley Forge Military Academy WR • R‐Freshman • 6‐1 • 200

2012: Redshirted. Postgraduate: Played cornerback one year for coach Matt Dence at Valley Forge Military Academy. High School: A 2010 All‐State and All‐Delco selection at wide receiver and defensive back for coach John Waller at Ridley HS … as a senior, had 38 receptions, 802 yards, and 10 touchdowns Thomas Rumer …as a sophomore, had 33 receptions for 778 yards and 11 touchdowns … de‐ fensively, had 66 tackles, 11 interceptions, five forced fumbles, four sacks, and two blocked punts … also returned four kickoffs for touchdowns … only sophomore nominated for All‐Delco Player of the Year … led the league in re‐ Thomas ceptions interceptions as a sophomore … participated in the 2010 Chesa‐ peake Bowl. Personal: Dion Shaw … born April 15 … parents are Tammy RUMER Weathers and David Shaw … has five brothers‐‐ David (28), Dawud (27), Den‐ Chester Springs, Pa. nis (23), Raheem (23), and Damiere (18)‐‐ and five sisters‐‐ Kaheira (33), Malvern Prep 14 Kamyra (31), Tamyra (29), Talaya (27), and Tamika (25) … criminal justice major.

QB • R‐Freshman • 6‐3 • 212

Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall 2012. Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. 2012: Redshirted. Brandon High School: Three‐year letterwinner and two‐year starter for coach Kevin Pellegrini at Malvern Prep … played quarterback and punted for the Friars … SHIPPEN led team to two Inter‐AC championships … team went 9‐2 record his season Norristown, Pa. year in 2011 … as a junior, re‐wrote the school record for passing yards vs. Norristown Area HS17 Roman Catholic (a 41‐year record) … First Honors. Personal: Thomas Scott Rumer … born June 6 … has an older sister, Brielle (21), and a younger brother, Ryan (17) … business major. DB • Sophomore • 5‐11 • 185

Will wear jersey #17 this fall after wearing #37 in 2012. 2012: Played in two games … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action … also saw action on the punt return unit … played in the win at Army … made Damiere collegiate debut against Cincinnati. High School: Played running back and cornerback for coach Ernest Smith at Norristown Area HS … also returned SHAW kicks … 2011 AAAA Honorable Mention All‐State at defensive back … 2011 Chester, Pa. first‐team Suburban One Conference at running back and defensive back … Cardinal O’Hara HS Honorable Mention Southeastern PA at defensive back … first‐team All‐Area … in his career, had 61 tackles, seven interceptions, 2,074 rushing yards, 27 touchdowns, and 439 receiving yards … as a senior, had 1,200 rushing yards, DB • R‐Freshman • 5‐11 • 170 12 touchdowns, 184 receiving yards, three interceptions, and 20 tackles … as a junior, rushed for 760 yards and had 15 receptions … team won the Subur‐ Works as a student assistant coach. ban One Conference championship his sophomore season with a 9‐1 record Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team … also a three‐year letterwinner in track for the Eagles …2011 second‐team honoree. 2012: Redshirted. High School: Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Suburban One Conference in the 100 meters (10.80) and 200 meters (22.1) Game … played defensive back and wide receiver for coach Danny Algeo at Car‐ … placed fourth in the 2011 state championship in the 4x100 … placed sixth dinal O’Hara HS … three‐year starter … two‐time first‐team All‐Catholic League in the 100 meters in the 2011 district championship … attended the 2011 honoree … 2011 first‐team All‐Delaware County pick … 2011 first‐team All‐City Temple Football Camp. Personal: Brandon Alexander Shippen … born May selection … as a senior, had five interceptions and scored 22 touchdowns … as a 17 … parents are Yvonda Shippen and Douglas Bowsky … has four brothers‐‐ junior, rushed for 216 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries … also caught nine Vonte Shippen (22), Devin Bowsky (18), Dars Bowsky (12), and Joshua Bowsky passes for 265 yards and four touchdowns … participated in the Chesapeake (9)‐‐ and two sisters‐‐ Nya Shippen (11) and Liyah Bowsky (10) … former high Bowl … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp … volunteered with the Feed school teammates Anthony Robey, Ikeem Boyd, and Khalif Wyatt (basketball) the Hungry Program. Personal: Damiere Shaw … born June 7 … parents are are Temple Owls … business major. Tammy Weathers and David Shaw … has five brothers‐‐ David (28), Dawud (27), Dennis (23), Raheem (23), and Dion (20)‐‐ and five sisters‐‐ Kaheira (33), Kamyra (31), Tamyra (29), Talaya (27), and Tamika (25) … older brother Dion joins him as a Temple teammate … business major. 100 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . Liacouras Walk Favorite class Every class I earned an “A” in Favorite drill ...... 1‐on‐1 Favorite road trip ...... Penn State Favorite TUFB memory ...... Beating UConn in overtime Favorite food ...... cheesesteak Favorite vacation spot ...... Miami Favorite TV show . . .Fresh Prince of Bel Air Favorite athlete as a kid . . . .Peter Warrick Abdul You’d be surprised to know ...... I won a statewide bookwriting contests in 4th grade Favorite Philadelphia site . . . .South Street MITH On my cheesesteak, I like S ...... mayo, raw onions, ketchup at Pearson‐McGonigle Hall My dream job is . . .working for ESPN as a sports analyst

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 101 Abdul Nate D. SMITH SMITH Trenton, N.J. Highland Park, N.J. Perkioman (Pa.) School21 Highland Park School35 Rutgers Fork Union Military Academy DB • Senior • 6‐0 • 205 LB • Sophomore • 6‐0 • 230

Graduated in May 2013 … Local 215 member … has since earned a scholar‐ Honors: 2012 third‐team All‐BIG EAST by College Sports Madness … 2012 ship … transferred to Temple in the fall of 2010. Midseason third‐team All‐BIG EAST by Phil Steele. 2012: Played in all 11 Honors: Named the coaches’ offensive scout player of the week for the Ohio games with 10 starts at Mike linebacker … one of nine redshirt freshmen to game (Nov. 16, 2010). 2012: Played in eight games with two starts at corner see game action … also played on the kickoff and punt return units … finished … also played on the kickoff unit … had four tackles at Pitt, his second start … the season second in defense with 75 tackles and a team‐best three forced made first collegiate start against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had two solo tackles fumbles … in the BIG EAST finished third in forced fumbles (0.27), 13th in sacks against the Knights … had a tackle in the overtime win at Connecticut … had (0.32), and 14th in tackles (6.8) … had four tackles, including a TFL, against two solo tackles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in six Syracuse … had nine tackles and a one‐yard sack in the win at Army … had two games … also played on the punt return unit … had a solo tackle at Ohio ... had tackles and a break‐up against Cincinnati … made nine stops, including two a break‐up in the win at Akron … in collegiate debut, had a break‐up in the win sacks for 24 yards, and a hurry at No. 12/10 Louisville … had three tackles at over Villanova … lettered. 2010: Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules … named Pitt … had five solo tackles against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had 14 tackles and a the coaches’ offensive scout player of the game for Ohio. College: Redshirted six‐yard sack in the overtime win at Connecticut … had eight tackles in the as a true freshman at Rutgers University during the 2009 season. High School: win over South Florida … made three solo stops at Penn State … led the Owls Four‐year letterwinner and two‐way standout for coach Kevin Manferdini at with 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops, and two forced fumbles against Mary‐ the Perkioman School in Pennsburg, Pa. … ranked No. 28 nationally at cor‐ land … in collegiate debut, received first starting nod in the win over Villanova nerback and No. 7 in the state of Pennsylvania by SuperPrep … named to the … led the Owls with seven solo tackles, a forced fumble, and a break‐up … 2008 Associated Press' Pennsylvania Class AA all‐state team … 2008 Pottstown lettered. 2011: Redshirted. Postgraduate: Played running back and line‐ Mercury’s Defensive Player of the Year … Pottstown Mercuryfirst‐team All‐ backer for coach John Shuman during the 2010 season at Fork Union … helped Area at defensive back and all‐purpose … Philadelphia Inquirer first‐team All‐ the Cadets to a 6‐2 record … FUMA teammate Hershey Walton is a Temple Area at defensive … played in the 2009 Offense‐Defense All‐American Bowl Owl … originally signed a National Letter of Intent with Temple in February in Myrtle Beach, S.C. … started at cornerback and quarterback … as a senior, 2010. High School: Four‐time All‐Division honoree … 2009 Player of the Year had 67 tackles, a fumble recovery, 12 break‐ups and five interceptions for the … three‐time All‐State, three‐time All‐GMC Conference and three‐time All‐ Indians … also scored four touchdowns on defense and special teams …of‐ Area honoree … 2009 first‐team coaches’ All‐Public League selection … four‐ fensively, had 1,129 yards ‐ an area‐high 8.5 yards per carry ‐ and 17 touch‐ year letterwinner for coach Rich McGlynn at Highland Park HS … team won downs on 133 carries, and went 52‐of‐83 for 667 yards and seven touchdowns four divisional championships and played in the 2009 state championship … as a junior, finished the season with 662 passing yards and seven touch‐ game … during his prep career, recorded a school record 378 tackles, includ‐ downs … also added 910 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns … gained over ing 131 as a senior … rushed for more than 3,700 yards … as a senior, rushed 350 yards and scored three touchdowns as a kick and punt returner … at de‐ for 2,442 yards and 32 touchdowns … as a junior, had 92 tackles, including 14 fensive back, had 60 tackles, a tackle for loss and four interceptions … as a TFL … played in the North/South All‐Star game … also a three‐year letterwin‐ sophomore, second‐team All‐Area at defensive back by the Pottstown Mer‐ ner in basketball … lettered in track and field … attended the 2009 Temple cury. Personal: Abdul Malik Smith … born April 15 … parents are Manatee Football Camp. Personal: Nathaniel Duane Smith … born May 30 … mother Smith and Vera Jackson … has two sisters— Amina (21) and Taja (13)— and is Kathy Smith … siblings are John “L.J.” Smith and Alicia Smith … brother is cur‐ a younger brother Isaiah (17) … received his bachelor’s degree in communi‐ rently a free agent tight end, drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second cations in May 2013 … enrolled as a graduate student. round in 2003 and played there for six seasons (2003‐08), and played for the Baltimore Ravens in 2009 … criminal justice major. ABDUL SMITH’S CAREER STATS Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk NATE D. SMITH’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS 2011 6‐0 1 0 1 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 2 0 Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2012 8‐2 6 3 9 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 1 0 2012 11‐10 51 24 75 6.5‐37 3.5‐33 3 1‐0 0‐0 1 2 0 Totals 14‐2 7 3 10 0.0 0.0 0 0‐0 0‐0 0 3 0

102 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Nate L. Kiser SMITH TERRY Philadelphia, Pa. Feasterville, Pa. Archbishop Wood1 HS 3 Neshaminy HS 94 Milford Academy DB • R‐Freshman • 6‐1 • 185 DL • Freshman • 6‐3 • 250

2012: Redshirted. High School: Selected to play in the 2012 Big 33 Game … Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013 … originally signed played safety and wide receiver for coach Steve Devlin at Archbishop Wood National Letter of Intent with Temple in February 2012. HS … also returned punts … 2011 All‐State honoree … led the state in punt re‐ Postgraduate: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … played the 2012 season turns … team won the 2011 state championship game against Bishop McDe‐ for coach Bill Chaplick at Milford Academy … saw action at defensive end. vitt … team captured the District 12 Class AAA city championship over Dobbins High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … selected to play in the 2012 with a 49‐0 shutout … had two TDs in the game, a 62‐yard punt return and a Big 33 Game and the 2011 Chesapeake Bowl … team captain … played de‐ 30‐yard TD reception … named MVP of the 2011 Chesapeake Bowl … returned fensive end and tight end for coach Mark Schmidt at Neshaminy HS … 2011 opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown … high school teammates Brandon PA Football News Honorable Mention All‐State honoree … 2011 Eastern‐ Chudnoff and Clinton Granger are Temple Owls. Personal: Nate Lee Smith PAFootball.com Honorable Mention All‐State selection … 2011 Philadelphia … born May 12 … criminal justice major. Inquirer first‐team All‐Southeastern PA pick … 2011 Suburban One first‐team All‐Conference honoree … 2011 Neshaminy Mr. Lineman coaches’ award re‐ cipient … 2010 second‐team All‐Conference selection … Redskins went 12‐2 in 2010, his junior season, and advanced to the District 1 AAAA championship game … as a junior, had 47 tackles, including 40 solo stops, a team‐best six Adrian sacks, and three forced fumbles. Personal: Kiser Terry … born August 11 … mother is Betty Terry … older brother Terrell Channell lettered in football at SULLIVAN Temple in 2006 … entrepreneurship major. Babylon, N.Y. Babylon HS 69 Worchester Academy OL • Freshman • 6‐5 • 270 Jahad Mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2013. THOMAS Postgraduate: Played one season for coach Tony Johnson at Worcester Acad‐ Elizabeth, N.J. emy (Mass.) … Honor Roll student. High School: Played offensive tackle and Elizabeth HS 34 defensive end for coach Rick Punzone at Babylon Junior‐Senior HS … team went 15‐6 his last two seasons … named to the 2012 Best Players on Long Is‐ land Honor Roll for basketball. Personal: Adrian Sullivan, Jr. … parents are Sonja Stewart and the late Adrian Sullivan, Sr. … uncle is former Temple and DB • Freshman • 5‐10 • 170 current San Diego Chargers assistant coach Andrew Dees … media studies and production major. High School: Ranked the fourth‐best running back in the state of New Jersey … all‐purpose back for coach John Quinn at Elizabeth HS … helped team to the 2012 state title … participated in the North‐South Game … captained two sports as a junior … starter on the nationally ranked basketball team. Per‐ sonal: Jahad Thomas … born November 6, 1995 … parents are Connie Thomas and Eddie Roberts … Elizabeth HS teammate P.J. Walker is a Temple team‐ Jullian mate. TAYLOR Glenside, Pa. Williamstown (N.J.)4 HS 6

DL • Freshman • 6‐5 • 240

High School: Versatile athlete … played defensive end, tight end, and line‐ backer for coach Frank Fucetola at Williamstown HS … 2012 All‐State, All‐Mid Athletic, All‐Group 5, and All‐South Jersey honoree … team went a perfect 12‐0 en route to the 2012 state Class 5 championship as a senior, had 60 tack‐ les and 14 sacks … participated in the North‐South Game … volunteered for Mastery Charter School’s beautification project.Personal: Jullian Patrick Tay‐ lor … born January 30 … parents are Rufus Taylor and Rolanda Brewer … has a younger brother, Jay (8), and a younger sister, Mia (8) … father is a Temple alum who was a walk‐on the men’s basketball team in 1989 … Williamstown teammate Buddy Brown is a Temple teammate … intends to study business. 2013 Temple Football Media Guide 103 Mitchell Leff

Marc TYSON Monroe, N.J. Monroe HS 39 Appalachian State Univeristy FB • Junior • 6‐0 • 230

Local 215 member that joined the program in the fall 2012 … transfer stu‐ dent. Honors: 2013 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree. 2012: Did not play. College: Wrestled in the heavy weight division at Appalachian State … placed third in the Southern Conference heavy weight championship … Southern Conference All‐Freshman Team. High School: Three‐year letterwinner for coach Chris Beagan at Monroe Township HS … played fullback and linebacker … team went 11‐1 his senior season en route to the 2009 GMC Group 3 state championship … 2009 All‐State honor‐ able mention … first‐team All‐Area … first‐team All‐Greater Middlesex Con‐ Dan Van Norton ference … as a senior, had 101 tackles, four sacks, and five forced fumbles … offensively, had four touchdowns … running back ran for 2,000 yards behind him … played both sides (FB/LB) in the 2010 NJ North/South All‐Star Game … three‐year letterwinner in wrestling … two‐time district champion … 2010 Re‐ Nick gion 5 champion, 2009 Region 5 runner‐up … placed fifth in the 2010 NJ state wrestling championship … National Honor Society member … New Jersey Ris‐ VISCO ing Scholar. Personal: Marc Anthony Tyson II … born November 7 … parents Churchville, Pa. are Marc and Sharon Tyson … has an older brother Jeremy (25) and two sis‐ Archbishop Wood3 HS 7 ters—Sierah (21) and Charisse (5) … sister Sierah ran track at Georgetown … youth wrestling and track volunteer at Monroe HS … soup kitchen volunteer … economics major. PK/P • Freshman • 6‐2 • 195

High School: All‐time Pennsylvania kick scoring record holder … second‐team All‐State in 2012 for coach Steve Devlin at Archbishop Wood HS … All‐State Honorable Mention in 2011 … four‐time All‐Catholic League and four‐time Dan first‐team All‐City honoree ... finished prep career as school’s leader in scor‐ ing (325 points), kick scoring, field goals, and PATs … had 325 career points … VAN NORTON scored 85 points as a senior. Personal: Nicholas Howard Visco … born August Berwyn, Pa. 23 … parents are Vince and Lisa Visco … has two brothers— Vincent (23) and Conestoga HS 45 Anthony (16), and two sisters— Tina (21) and Serena (12) … entrepreneurship major.

DL • Senior • 6‐0 • 235

Moved back to the defensive line during spring 2013 drills … Local 215 mem‐ P.J, ber that joined the program in the fall 2009. Honors: 2012 BIG EAST All‐Academic Team honoree … 2011‐12 Mid‐Ameri‐ WALKER can Conference Honor Roll … 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010 Athletic Director’s Elizabeth, N.J. Honor Roll. 2012: Did not play … moved to tight end during spring 2012 drills. Elizabeth HS 11 2011: Did not play. 2010: Did not play. 2009: Redshirted. High School: Team captain and LB for coach John Vogan at Conestoga HS … two‐time honorable mention All‐Central League selection … 2008 Matt Gibson award recipient … QB • Freshman • 6‐1 • 200 as a senior, had 67 tackles, 11 TFL, four sacks, and two fumble recoveries … team went 9‐4 in 2008, his senior season, and advanced to the second round High School: Dual‐threat quarterback for coach John Quinn at Elizabeth HS … of the state playoffs … finished his career with 150 tackles, 12 sacks, and four 2012 Newark‐Star Ledger State Offensive Player of the Year … helped team fumble recoveries … two‐time recipient of the Service & Leadership Award. to the 2012 state title … as a junior, one of the state’s most accurate passers Personal: Daniel Ryan Van Norton … born February 7, 1991 … parents are … went 120‐of‐189 (63.5 percent) for 2,168 yards and 18 touchdowns … in the Sharma Van Norton and George Van Norton … has an older brother Matthew NJSIAA sectional final against Piscataway, threw for 257 yards and three (25) who attended Bowling Green … grandfather James Ike Jackson played touchdowns while rushing for 199 yards and a touchdown … four‐year starter linebacker at Alabama A&M … cousin Woodie Pippens played RB for the … participated in the North‐South Game … also played basketball … team Kansas City Chiefs (1987) … management information systems major. reached the 2012 Group 4 final. Personal: Phillip Walker, Jr. … born Febru‐ ary 26 … parents are Tamicha Drake and Phillip Walker, Sr. … Elizabeth HS teammate Jahad Thomas is a Temple teammate … played Pop Warner foot‐ ball with Temple teammate Jihaad Pretlow. 104 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS #ITBEGINS Zohrab Kazanjian

Favorite spot on campus . . .Liacouras Walk Favorite class ...... Shall We Dance Favorite drill ...... 2‐minute Favorite TUFB memory Winning our first BIG EAST game in 2012 ...... vs. South Florida Best part of Temple football is ...... the relationships you build Favorite food ...... BBQ ribs Favorite vacation spot .Dominican Republic Favorite TV show . . . . .Law and Order SVU Dan Favorite NFL team . . . .Philadelphia Eagles Favorite athlete as a kid . .Michael Johnson You’d be surprised to know ...... I like musicals and plays VAN NORTON Favorite Philadelphia site . . . .Art Museum at the Temple Performing Arts Center On my cheesesteak, I like banana peppers, sweet peppers, ketchup My dream job is . .GM of a pro sports team

2013 Temple Football Media Guide 105 Hershey James WALTON WHITFIELD Reading, Pa. Ft. Myers, Fla. Reading HS 72 Ft. Myers HS 87 Fork Union Military Academy Hargrave Military Academy DL • Sophomore • 6‐4 • 300 WR • R‐Freshman • 6‐1 • 190

Honors: Named the most improved defensive player following 2013 spring 2012: Redshirted … mid‐year student that enrolled at Temple in January 2012. drills. 2012: Played in all 11 games with three starts at nose tackle … finished Postgraduate: Ranked No. 39 in the country by 247Sports … ranked No. 27 re‐ the season with 35 tackles … had six solo tackles against Syracuse … had three cruit in Virginia and No. 7 wide receiver in the nation … played one season for tackles against Cincinnati … made two stops at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two coach Troy Davis at Hargrave Military Academy. High School: Played wide tackles at Pitt, his second start … had two solo stops against No. 19/17 Rut‐ receiver and defensive back for coach Sammy Sirianni at Ft. Myers HS … gers … had four tackles and a hurry in the overtime win at Connecticut … had missed most of his junior season with a knee injury … also excelled at bas‐ four tackles, a fumble recovery, and a break‐up in the win over South Florida ketball. Personal: James J. Whitfield … born May 21 … mother is Katrina … made his first collegiate start at Penn State … finished with six tackles … had two solo tackles against Maryland … in collegiate debut, had two solo Carter … university studies major. tackles in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Redshirted … enrolled at Temple in January 2011. Postgraduate: Played defensive tackle for coach John Shuman during the 2010 season at Fork Union … helped the Cadets to a 6‐2 record … fellow FUMA teammate Nate D. Smith is a Temple teammate … originally signed a National Letter of Intent with Temple in February 2010. Jeff High School: Played offensive line and defensive line for coach Preston McK‐ night at Reading HS … 2009 first‐team All‐Lancaster Lebanon League honoree on offense and defense … participated in the East‐West Berks Senior Voices WHITTINGHAM All‐Star game and the Pennsylvania Bowl … 2009 Philadelphia Eagles Top Atlantic City, N.J. Achiever Award recipient … also played basketball … participated in track and Atlantic City HS 50 field … 2010 Berks County All‐Division honoree in track … 2010 Andy Stopper Memorial Award recipient … attended the 2009 Temple Football Camp. Per‐ sonal: Hershey Walton … born December 12 … parents are Brooke and Her‐ OL • Senior • 6‐2 • 305 shey Walton … has two sisters— Lucaya (23) and Malei (19) … Berks County Food Bank volunteer … likes to cook … interested in becoming a chef … ad‐ Honors: Named the team’s 2010 Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year … vertising major. named the coaches’ defensive scout team player of the week for the Ohio, WALTON’S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATS Penn State, and Connecticut games (Nov. 16, 2010; Sept. 25, 2010; Sept. 18, Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk 2010). 2012: Started all 11 games at left guard … one of just seven Owls to 2012 11‐3 22 13 35 1.5‐5 0.0 0 1‐0 0‐0 1 1 0 start every game …in first collegiate start, helped the young O‐Line to no sacks allowed in the win over Villanova … lettered. 2011: Played in three games on the offensive line … also played on the field goal unit … provided support at Bowling Green and in the shutouts of Buffalo and Ball State. 2010: Redshirted Pete … moved to defensive line during spring drills … named the coaches’ defen‐ sive scout team player of the week for the Ohio, Penn State, and Connecticut WHITE games. 2009: Played in four games on the offensive line … played in the wins Upper Marlboro, Md. over Kent State, Akron, Miami, and Army … traveled to Navy … moved onto St. John’s College 6HS 3 the depth chart for the Army game … saw first action at right guard in the win over Army ... lettered. High School: Team captain … two‐way lineman and Maryland three‐year starter who played for coach Bob Weiss at Atlantic City HS … played OL • Senior • 6‐5 • 330 offensive tackle, defensive tackle and nose guard … Press of Atlantic City first‐ team All‐Area honoree as a senior … helped the Vikings with 57 tackles and Transfer student from the University of Maryland… enrolled at Temple as a grad‐ nine sacks … earned All‐South Jersey, first‐team All‐Cape Atlantic League, and uate student… has one season of eligibility. first‐team All‐Group IV honors at left tackle as a junior ... attended the 2008 College: Played three seasons at Maryland … played in three games in 2012 be‐ Temple Football Camp. Personal: Jeffrey Omarii Whittingham … born De‐ fore suffering an injury … in 2011, played in all 12 games with six starts at left cember 14 ... parents are Janice Wells and Horace Whittingham … has a guard … in 2010, saw action in eight games with one start … played both left and younger brother, Jordan Whittingham (19), and a younger sister, Jasmine right guard … redshirted as a true freshman in 2009. High School: Ranked No. 5 Wells (14) … parents are Philadelphia natives … has large feet, wearing size 18 nationally among offensive guards by Scout.com … four‐year starter on the of‐ EEE shoes … played against Temple teammate Evan Regas in the 2007 state fensive line and three‐year starter on DL for coach Joe Patterson at St. John’s playoffs … criminal justice major. College HS ... 13th nationally among guards by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 22 na‐ tionally among OGs by Scouts, Inc. ... rated No. 1 on Rivals.com's District of Co‐ lumbia Postseason Top 5 ... 2008 first‐team All‐Met selection on the o‐line by the Washington Post ... second‐team All‐Met choice along the offensive line in 2007 ... three‐time first‐team All‐WCAC performer ... led his team to a 7‐4 mark as a senior when he had 63 pancake blocks ... played in the 2009 Under Armour All‐America Game. Personal: Parents are Regina and Peter White … has a younger sister Lauren … mother played basketball at Maryland … received bach‐ elor’s degree in American studies from Maryland in 2013. 106 New Conference. New Traditions. New Rivalries. #ITBEGINS

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Favorite spot on campus ...... SAC Favorite class ...... Human Sexuality Favorite drill ...... Inside drill Favorite road trip ...... Penn State, Navy, Louisville Favorite food . . . . Garlic mashed potatoes Favorite vacation spot .My home Atlantic City Jeff Favorite TV show ...... Family Matters Favorite NFL team ...... Atlanta Falcons Favorite athlete as a kid ...... Shaq WHITTINGHAM Favorite Philadelphia site . Neighborhoods at Morgan Hall On my cheesesteak, I like ...... Ranch My dream job is ...... to play in the NFL

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Zaire WILLIAMS Sicklerville, N.J. Timber Creek HS 23

RB • Freshman • 5‐11 • 195

High School: Three‐star prospect by Rivals.com … ranked by Rivals as the No. 36 overall running back and New Jersey’s 16th‐best player overall … played for coach Rob Hinson … participated in the 2012 Chesapeake Bowl. Personal: Zaire Williams … born October 25 … father is Bruce Williams.

Tavon YOUNG Oxon Hill, Md. Potomac HS 25

DB • Sophomore • 5‐10 • 160

2012: Played in 10 games with two starts at corner … one of 14 true freshmen to see game action and one of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role … had a solo stop against Syracuse … started against Cincinnati … made two solo stops at No. 12/10 Louisville … had two tackles at Pitt … had a solo stop Tavon Young and an interception against No. 19/17 Rutgers … had two tackles and a forced fumble in the win over South Florida … had two tackles and his first career in‐ terception return at Penn State … made first start against Maryland … fin‐ ished with two solo tackles, a 10‐yard sack, and a fumble recovery… made collegiate debut in the win over Villanova … lettered.High School: Played de‐ Avery fensive back and wide receiver for coach Ronnie Crump at Potomac HS … 2011 All‐Met Defense selection … 2011 first‐team All‐League … 2011 Chick‐ WILLIAMS fil‐A Challenge All‐Star … helped the Washington All‐Stars to a 14‐6 win over Baltimore, Md. Baltimore in the 2011 Crab Bowl … 2010 first‐team All‐State honoree … 2010 Archbishop Curley2 HS 2 All‐County selection … 2010 first‐team All‐League … as a junior, had 31 tack‐ les, 12 break‐ups, seven interceptions, and a fumble recovery … had three touchdowns on an interception return, fumble recovery, and punt return … RB • R‐Freshman • 5‐10 • 200 had 35 receptions and nine receiving touchdowns … also participated in track … ran the first leg on the 4x100 relay team which won first place in the Cham‐ pionships of the Americas at the 2012 Penn Relays… later broke the Maryland 2012: Redshirted. High School: Played running back, wide receiver, line‐ state high school record in the 4x100 that stood for 20 years … attended the backer, and defensive back for coach Sean Murphy at Archbishop Curley HS 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Tavon Antonio Young … born March … 2011 Private School All‐State honoree … 2011 Baltimore Sun second‐team 14 … parents are Tawana Jackson and Tony Young … sport and recreation All‐State … 2011 All‐MIAA B Conference pick … 2011 Baltimore Sun second‐ management major. team All‐Metro selection … as a senior, rushed for 1,325 yards and 12 touch‐ downs … had 76 tackles, 10 break‐ups, and eight sacks … also had 1,586 YOUNG’S CAREER STATS receiving yards and 18 touchdowns … also an All‐State, All‐Metro, and All‐ Year GP‐S S A TT TFL Sack FF FR INT QBH PBU Blk Conference selection in wrestling … All‐Conference and All‐Metro honoree in 2012 10‐2 9 3 12 2.0‐17 1.5‐14 1 1‐02‐(‐5) 0 0 0 track … attended the 2011 Temple Football Camp. Personal: Avery A. Williams … born September 2 … parents are Willinette and Anthony Williams … university studies major.

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Favorite drill ...... Oklahoma Best part of Temple Football is ...... Team Favorite food ...... Everything Favorite vacation spot ...... Ocean City, Md. Favorite TV show ...... Dexter Pete Favorite NFL team . . .Washington Redskins Favorite athlete as a kid ...... Shaq My hero is ...... My father WHITE On my cheesesteak, I like at Mitten Hall ...... onions, peppers, ketchup, mayo My dream job is ...... teaching

2013 Temple Football Media Guide Bios Added After August 1 Saledeem Tim MAJOR Philadelphia, Pa. DIGIORGIO Imhotep Institute4 Charter0 HS Philadelphia, Pa. Clark Atlanta University Frankford HS 13 TE • Sophomore • 6‐3 • 254

QB • Freshman • 6‐2 • 184 Joined the team in the fall of 2013. College: Played tight end for coach Darryl McNeil at Clark Atlanta University Left‐handed quarterback … Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall … 2012 preseason All‐Conference selection. High School: Team captain as a of 2013. senior at Imhotep Institute Charter HS … named Team MVP as a senior … High School: Played quarterback at Frankford HS for coach William Doggett 2008 All‐Conference honoree … first‐team All‐Division at tight end … second‐ … two‐time first‐team All‐Philadelphia Public League honoree … 2012 sec‐ team All‐City at defensive end … holds the school record for the longest re‐ ond‐team All‐City selection … as a senior, helped the team to a 9‐3 mark in ception (98 yards) … played in the 2009 Philadelphia City All‐Star game … also 2012 … team went 8‐3 in 2011 … threw for 4,061 yards and 44 touchdowns participated in basketball and track.Personal: Saledeem D. Major … born April in two‐year career … had 1,714 yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior … se‐ 23, 1991 … mother is Deborah Major … has five sisters—Shakira (20), Aaliyah lected for the 2013 Philadelphia All‐City game … also played baseball as a sen‐ (17), Ummi (15), Imani (12), and Gabbriell (4) … accounting major. ior … named second‐team All‐Public League. Personal: Timothy Joseph DiGiorgio … born November 11 … parents are Joseph and Cynthia DiGiorgio … has an older sister, Tara (25), and an older brother, Joseph (22) … accounting major. Dean MOSLEY Orlando, Fla. Agape Christian 1Academy 6 Dondi Wagner College KIRBY QB • Sophomore • 6‐3 • 208 Monroeville, Pa. Gateway HS 40 Transfer from Wagner College that joined the team in the fall of 2013. College: Spent the 2012 season at Wagner University with coach Walt Ham‐ ASA Institute line … team went 9‐3 en route to the NEC championship. High School: Played DB • Freshman • 6‐2 • 191 quarterback for coach Victor Floyd at Agape Christian Academy … team went 7‐3 both his senior and junior seasons … as a senior, had 1,854 passing yards Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2013. and 18 touchdowns … completed 68 percent of his passes (127‐of‐187) … as Postgraduate: Spent the 2012 at the ASA Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y. … played a junior, threw for 1,521 yards … participated in the Max Emfinger All‐Amer‐ cornerback for coach Dennis Orlando … named one of the Top 5 corners on ican Bowl and the Orange County All‐Star game … also played varsity basket‐ East Coast J.C. … had 35 tackles, five interceptions, and a forced fumble.High ball as a junior. Personal: Dean Fredrick Mosley … born August 13 … parents School: Played cornerback, wide receiver, and safety for coach Terry Smith at are Pamela and Dean Mosley … has two older sisters, Morgan (29) and Jor‐ Gateway HS … two‐time All‐State honoree at wide receiver and defensive dan (20), and a younger brother, Cuyler (17) … enrolled in the College of Sci‐ back … ranked the No. 7 safety in the country by Rivals … team went 12‐1 en ence and Mathematics. route to the 2009 W.P.I.A.L. AAAA state runner‐up his junior year … finished prep career with 85 tackles and six interceptions … played in the 2011 East‐ West Bowl and the Chesapeake Bowl. Personal: Dondi Benson Kirby, Jr. … born July 21 … parents are Dondi Kirby, Sr. and Shelby Merwin … has an older Chris brother, Aaron Smith (24), and an older sister, Jamie Smith (22) … communi‐ cations major. SMITH North Plainfield, N.J. North Plainfield HS49

LB • Freshman • 5‐10 • 207

Local 215 member that joined the team in the fall of 2013. High School: Three‐time All‐Skyland Conference player for coach Robert Lake at North Plainfield HS … played running back and linebacker … participated in the 2013 Basilone Bowl … also a two‐year letterwinner in basketball and track and field … National Honor Society member. Personal: Christopher R. Smith … born July 3 … parents are Thomas and Rhonda Smith … has an older Sierra (19) and a younger brother Brandon (12) … marketing major.

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