2009 Temple Owls football team

2009 Temple Owls football
MAC East Division Co-Champions
EagleBank Bowl vs UCLA, L 30–21
Conference Mid-American Conference East
2009 record 9–4 (7–1 MAC)
Head coach Al Golden
Offensive coordinator Matt Rhule
Defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio
Base defense 3-4
Home stadium Lincoln Financial Field
(c. 68,532)
2009 Mid-American Conference football standings
Conf     Overall
Team   W   L         W   L  
East Division
Ohio xy   7 1         9 5  
Temple x   7 1         9 4  
Bowling Green   6 2         7 6  
Kent State   4 4         5 7  
Buffalo   3 5         5 7  
Akron   2 6         3 9  
Miami   1 7         1 11  
West Division
#23 Central Michigan x$   8 0         12 2  
Northern Illinois   5 3         7 6  
Western Michigan   4 4         5 7  
Toledo   3 5         5 7  
Ball State   2 6         2 10  
Eastern Michigan   0 8         0 12  
Championship: Central Michigan 20, Ohio 10
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
At the 2009 EagleBank Bowl

The 2009 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the college 2009 football season. They competed in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). Temple competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division. The team was coached by Al Golden and played their homes game in Lincoln Financial Field.

The Owls finished the season 9–4, 7–1 in conference play to be co–champions of the MAC East Division and were invited to the EagleBank Bowl where they lost to UCLA 30–21. This was the Owls first bowl game since the Garden State Bowl in 1979.

Before the season

Recruiting

Schedule

Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance
September 3 7:00 p.m. #5 (FCS) Villanova* Lincoln Financial FieldPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania (Mayor's Cup) L 24–27   27,759[1]
September 19 12:00 p.m. at #5 Penn State* Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, Pennsylvania BTN L 6–31   105,514[2]
September 26 12:00 p.m. Buffalo Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ESPN+ W 37–13   13,949[3]
October 3 1:00 p.m. at Eastern Michigan Rynearson StadiumYpsilanti, Michigan W 24–12   3,364[4]
October 10 1:00 p.m. Ball State Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania W 24–19   13,420[5]
October 17 1:00 p.m. Army* Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania W 27–13   14,275[6]
October 24 7:00 p.m. at Toledo Glass BowlToledo, Ohio W 40–24   16,334[7]
October 31 3:30 p.m. at Navy* Navy-Marine Corps Memorial StadiumAnnapolis, Maryland CBSCS W 27–24   28,305[8]
November 5 7:30 p.m. Miami (Ohio) Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ESPNU W 34–32   13,827[9]
November 13 8:30 p.m. at Akron InfoCision StadiumAkron, Ohio ESPNU W 56–17   10,927[10]
November 21 1:00 p.m. Kent State Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania W 47–13   21,046[11]
November 27 11:00 a.m. at Ohio Peden StadiumAthens, Ohio ESPNU L 17–35   14,135[12]
December 29 4:30 P.M. vs. UCLA RFK StadiumWashington, D.C. (EagleBank Bowl) ESPN L 21–30   23,072[13][14]
*Non-conference game. daggerHomecoming. #Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time.

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Roster

As of 2009-08-21[16]

Wide Receivers

  • Ryan Alderman - Freshman
  • 8 Nyles Bynum - Junior
  • 10 Delano Green - Junior
  • 13 Josh Hutchison - Junior
  • 15 Dy'Onne Crudup - Senior
  • 18 Jason Harper - Senior
  • 19 Deione Sydnor-Robinson - Sophomore
  • 22 Matt Brown - Freshman
  • 23 James Nixon - Sophomore
  • 39 Matt Brookhart - Freshman
  • 80 C.J. Hammond - Freshman
  • 81 Deven Baker - Freshman
  • 84 Michael Campbell - Junior
  • 85 Vaughn Carraway - Freshman

Offensive Line

  • David Kim - Freshman
  • 59 Jerry Barlow - Junior
  • 50 Jeff Whittingham - Freshman
  • 57 Marcus Brown - Junior
  • 60 Ryan Skotnicki - Freshman
  • 61 Sean Pearson - Freshman
  • 62 Steve Ciocci - Freshman
  • 63 Derek Dennis - Junior
  • 66 Darryl Pringle - Freshman
  • 67 Matt Paul - Freshman
  • 68 Jeremy Schonbrunner - Sophomore
  • 69 Wayne Tribue - Sophomore
  • 70 Colin Madison - Junior
  • 71 Darius Morris - Junior
  • 72 Cody Bohler - Freshman
  • 73 Devin Tyler - Senior
  • 74 Evan Regas - Freshman
  • 75 Simon Ogunleye - Freshman
  • 76 Steve Caputo - Sophomore
  • 77 John Palumbo - Sophomore
  • 78 Sean Boyle - Sophomore
  • 79 Pat Boyle - Sophomore

Tight Ends

  • Cody Booth - Freshman
  • Robert Feeley - Junior
  • Richard Fricke - Freshman
  • 44 Lawrence Turner - Freshman
  • 83 Chris Parthemore - Freshman
  • 86 Steve Maneri - Senior
  • 87 Anthony Pekarski - Junior
  • 88 Evan Rodriguez - Sophomore
  • 89 Matt Balasavage - Sophomore
  • 98 Alex Jackson - Freshman
 

Quarterbacks

  • Matt Falcone - Freshman
  • 7 Chester Stewart - Sophomore
  • 11 Chris Coyer - Freshman
  • 12 Vaughn Charlton - Junior
  • 13 Bryan Morris - Freshman
  • 14 Mike Gerardi - Sophomore

Running Backs

  • 3 Lamar McPherson - Senior
  • 20 Kee-ayre Griffin - Sophomore
  • 24 Ahkeem Smith - Sophomore
  • 26 Joe Jones - Sophomore
  • 30 Bernard Pierce - Freshman

Fullbacks

  • 48 Zack Collins - Freshman

Defensive Line

  • 2 Andre Neblett - Senior
  • 43 Adrian Robinson, Jr. - Sophomore
  • 45 Morris Blueford, Jr. - Sophomore
  • 52 Brian Sanford - Senior
  • 65 Dave Nwasike - Junior
  • 72 Grigory Frenk - Junior
  • 90 Cameron Wise - Freshman
  • 91 Elisha Joseph - Junior
  • 92 Shahid Paulhill - Freshman
  • 93 Kamal Johnson - Freshman
  • 94 Kadeem Custis - Freshman
  • 95 Morkeith Brown - Sophomore
  • 96 Muhammad Wilkerson - Sophomore
  • 97 Geoffrey Prather - Freshman
  • 99 Levi Brown - Freshman
 

Linebackers

  • Vince Tuzze - Freshman
  • 4 Alex Joseph - Senior
  • 31 Tahir Whitehead - Sophomore
  • 32 Quinten White, Jr. - Sophomore
  • 33 Blaze Caponegro - Freshman
  • 34 Zach Kane - Freshman
  • 36 Gary Onuekwusi - Freshman
  • 40 Jordan Martin - Junior
  • 41 Marcus Green - Freshman
  • 46 John Haley - Senior
  • 51 James Namude - Senior
  • 53 Stephen Johnson - Sophomore
  • 54 Dan Van Norton - Freshman
  • 56 Amara Kamara - Junior
  • 58 Elijah Joseph - Junior

Defensive Backs

  • 1 Wilbert Brinson, Jr. - Senior
  • 5 Jaiquawn Jarrett - Junior
  • 6 Dominique Harris - Senior
  • 9 Anthony Ferla - Junior
  • 14 Ricky Ueberroth - Senior
  • 16 Maurice Jones - Freshman
  • 17 Marlin Terrell - Sophomore
  • 21 Jared Williams - Sophomore
  • 24 Mina Gould - Freshman
  • 25 Deonte Parker - Junior
  • 28 Marquise Liverpool - Junior
  • 29 Justin Gildea - Freshman
  • 35 Kwame Johnson - Freshman
  • 37 Kevin Kroboth - Sophomore
  • 39 Aaron Haas - Freshman
  • 42 Byron Parker - Freshman
  • 48 Matt Duncan - Freshman

Punters

  • 47 Jake Brownell - Senior
  • 49 Jeff Wathne - Junior

Kickers

  • 19 Brandon McManus - Freshman
  • 90 Ryan Novak - Junior
† Starter at position     * Injured; will not play in 2009.

Coaching staff

Name Position Year at school
Al Golden Head Coach
Special Teams Coordinator
4th
Mark D'Onofrio Assistant Head Coach
Defensive Coordinator
4th
Matt Rhule Offensive Coordinator
Quarterbacks Coach
4th
Jared Backus Linebackers Coach 3rd
Andrew Dees Offensive Line Coach 4th
Ed Foley Tight Ends Coach
Assistant Offensive Line Coach
Recruiting Coordinator
2nd
Tyree Foreman Running Backs Coach 3rd
Kevin Gilbride Wide Receivers Coach 3rd
Randy Melvin Defensive Line Coach 1st
Paul Williams Defensive Backs Coach 4th

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Game notes

Villanova

1 2 3 4 Total
Wildcats 0 0 14 13 27
Owls 0 10 7 7 24

Temple blew a 10-point lead over the Wildcats to ultimately lose 27-24 to the Villanova Wildcats to open the year on a sour note. This game was similar to many games last year where Temple would have a lead but be unable to finish off an opponent, such as the overtime loss to Navy and the Hail Mary loss to Buffalo last year. After a scoreless first quarter, Temple got a 10-0 halftime lead, then made it a 17-7 lead midway through the third after each scored, and Villanova scored to make it 17-14, but Temple would score again early in the 4th quarter to make it 24-14, but Villanova would shut out the Owls the rest of the way, making it 24-17 on a field goal soon after, late in the game Villanova tied it up, and just as Temple was about to go for the win, a turnover led to a Villanova field goal that gave them their first win of the year and put Temple at 0-1 to start the new year. It was also Villanova's first win against a I-A opponent since 2003, ironically it Temple. Villanova leads the series.

Penn State

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 3 0 3 0 6
Nittany Lions 7 14 3 7 31

Temple hadn't beaten Penn State since 1941, and that nearly 70-year losing streak remained intact, but the Owls kept themselves in the game early with a field goal and successful onside kick. Afterwards, the momentum they had gained was quickly lost as Penn State made it 21-3 at halftime and 24-6 after three. Penn State put the game out of reach with a touchdown run by Stephon Green. Soon afterwards, Penn State put their backups in, but were unable to score any more points. With the 6-31 loss, this now makes four straight games that the Owls have failed to score at least a touchdown on Penn State.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Buffalo

1 2 3 4 Total
Bulls 0 6 0 7 13
Owls 3 17 10 7 37

With the huge blowout win over Buffalo, Temple was able to get revenge for the previous two years, including a last second loss on a Hail Mary and a blowout loss the year before. This also gave Temple their first win of the year.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Eastern Michigan

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 14 7 0 3 24
Eagles 0 6 0 6 12

With the 24-6 win over Eastern Michigan, the Owls were now .500 and undefeated in the MAC.

Ball State

1 2 3 4 Total
Cardinals 0 0 13 6 19
Owls 10 0 7 7 24

Despite going 12-2 last year and being ranked as high as #12, the Ball State Cardinals remained winless this year after giving Temple a game that appeared closer than it really was. Temple took a 10-0 lead, but fell behind 13-10, but soon retook the lead and would hold on for the 24-19 win, giving up a meaningless touchdown on the game's final play to make the game look like a nailbiter. Temple also was 3-0 in the MAC and 3-2 overall with the win.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Army

1 2 3 4 Total
Black Knights 0 3 10 0 13
Owls 7 6 0 14 27

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Toledo

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 13 10 10 7 40
Rockets 7 10 0 7 24

Temple defeated a favored Toledo team 40-24 in the Glass Bowl. Like Temple, Toledo had improved greatly from last year.

Navy

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 0 14 3 10 27
Midshipmen 3 7 7 7 24

With this win, Temple became bowl eligible.

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Miami (Ohio)

1 2 3 4 Total
RedHawks 3 10 0 19 32
Owls 14 7 10 3 34

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Akron

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 14 21 7 14 56
Zips 17 0 0 0 17

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Kent State

1 2 3 4 Total
Golden Flashes 3 7 0 3 13
Owls 0 9 24 14 47

Scoring Summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Ohio

1 2 3 4 Total
Owls 0 10 7 0 17
Bobcats 7 6 13 9 35

Ohio defeated Temple, and by virtue of a tie-breaker, advanced to the MAC Championship Game. Temple still won a share of the MAC East Division.

EagleBank Bowl

The UCLA Bruins (6-6) played the Temple Owls (9-3) at the 2009 EagleBank Bowl at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. The bowl game was scheduled to start at 4:30 PM US EST on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Temple was playing in its first bowl game since the 1979 Garden State Bowl and made only its third bowl appearance in school history.[18] After a dominant first half, UCLA staged a second half rally, and defeated the Owls 30-21.

UCLA

1 2 3 4 Total
Bruins 7 3 7 13 30
Owls 7 14 0 0 21
Main article: 2009 EagleBank Bowl

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  17. "Coaching Staff" (PDF). Temple Football: 2009 Media Guide. OwlSports.com. Archived from the original on 2009-09-07. Retrieved 2009-08-27.
  18. EagleBank Bowl Selects Participants for 2009 Bowl Game, UCLABruins.com, December 6, 2009
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