Regas excited to play in the MAC

July 7, 2008

Regas excited to play in the MAC

Kenny Walter
OwlScoop.com Staff Writer

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It's been said before, but good football teams – and programs - are often built from the trenches out.

With that in mind, perhaps Temple has locked up a key cog for its future with the recent commitment of Toms River North offensive lineman Evan Regas.

Regas is a 6-foot-4, 336-pound tackle in high school, but he's more likely to play guard in college. projects more as a guard in college. As a guard, Regas must obviously be concerned with adding size and strength if he wants to block the bigger defensive linemen during his senior season and in college, so he is spending a good portion of the off-season working on his lower body.

Regas garnered interest from programs like Rutgers and Syracuse before he pulled the trigger on Temple, but he had no qualms about passing up a possible chance to play in the Big East. The Mid-American Conference, Regas said, is nothing to sneeze at.

"It's an up and coming league," Regas told OwlScoop.com. "The MAC conference is good. Look at Central Michigan. They are a MAC school, and they will be in the top 25."

And having grown up in a suburban area, Regas is looking forward to attending college in the city.

"Philadelphia is going to be great," Regas said. "If I do have any free time, I will always have something to do in the city. I liked Temple's campus because it is not too huge, but it still is a real campus. I've been to the campus three or four times so far, and I'm happy I made this decision."

Temple has come a long way under the direction of third-year head coach Al Golden over the past two seasons. From a 1-11 campaign in 2006 to a 4-8 season in 2007, the Owls have built up some momentum.

With a young defense that was ranked No. 1 overall in the MAC last season and an offense that has added some potential playmakers, Temple is on the cusp of competing for a MAC championship and a possible bowl game.

Regas has obviously taken notice.

"Temple is a program that is getting better and better," he said. "It's nowhere near what it was a few years ago. It's exciting to come in and have a chance to win."

Another strong factor Temple has going for it is the personality of its head coach. Golden seems to be striking a chord with prospective recruits with his straightforward personality.

"He seems like a great guy," Regas said. "My parents really like him. He was honest with us, which is important."