July 7, 2008
Regas excited to play in the MAC
Kenny Walter
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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."
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Brown a big addition to Owls' future
July 6, 2008
Brown a big addition to Owls' future
Kenny Walter
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Temple head coach Al Golden quite literally added a big piece to the future of his defensive line with the recent verbal commitment of 6-foot-3, 325-pound defensive tackle Levi Brown.
Brown, who plays at Bethlehem's Liberty High School, had garnered interest from programs like West Virginia, Syracuse, Connecticut and Michigan State.
In the end, Brown felt Temple was the best choice.
"I feel like Temple is a good fit for me," Brown told OwlScoop.com. "It's close to home, and I feel comfortable there. They are definitely a program on the rise, and I want to be a part of that."
After Brown attended Temple's Junior Day June 14, he canceled visits to West Virginia and Syracuse when he decided he wanted to play for the Owls.
"The only thing I really remember is that it was hot," Brown said of his Junior Day visit. "It was really hot, but the campus was a lot nicer than I expected."
Brown also will have a friendly face to look forward to when he arrives at Temple. Brown's high school teammate, running back Ahkeem Smith, signed with the Owls as part of head coach Al Golden's 2008 recruiting class.
"Ahkeem being there will help me," Brown said. "It's going to be nice going to college and having a close friend there I could talk to."
With Brown's body being as big as it already is, he does not fall into the category of other young players who have to grow into their position. Rather, Brown already has the body to play on a college defensive line.
The key now is to get it fine tuned for the next level.
"I think I can come in and make an impact right away as a freshman," Brown said. "I'd like to get faster, but I'm bigger than basically every lineman that lines up against me (in high school) and I look to take advantage of that on every play."
Brown picked Temple over some very prestigious programs because he believes that with Golden, Temple is onto something big. The Owls already boast the top overall defense in the Mid-American Conference.
"I just want to win," Brown said. "I like what Golden is about. He wants to win just like me. Temple's defense looked good last year and will continue to get better. I'm definitely going to be put into a good situation."
Brown a big addition to Owls' future
Kenny Walter
OwlScoop.com Staff Writer
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Temple head coach Al Golden quite literally added a big piece to the future of his defensive line with the recent verbal commitment of 6-foot-3, 325-pound defensive tackle Levi Brown.
Brown, who plays at Bethlehem's Liberty High School, had garnered interest from programs like West Virginia, Syracuse, Connecticut and Michigan State.
In the end, Brown felt Temple was the best choice.
"I feel like Temple is a good fit for me," Brown told OwlScoop.com. "It's close to home, and I feel comfortable there. They are definitely a program on the rise, and I want to be a part of that."
After Brown attended Temple's Junior Day June 14, he canceled visits to West Virginia and Syracuse when he decided he wanted to play for the Owls.
"The only thing I really remember is that it was hot," Brown said of his Junior Day visit. "It was really hot, but the campus was a lot nicer than I expected."
Brown also will have a friendly face to look forward to when he arrives at Temple. Brown's high school teammate, running back Ahkeem Smith, signed with the Owls as part of head coach Al Golden's 2008 recruiting class.
"Ahkeem being there will help me," Brown said. "It's going to be nice going to college and having a close friend there I could talk to."
With Brown's body being as big as it already is, he does not fall into the category of other young players who have to grow into their position. Rather, Brown already has the body to play on a college defensive line.
The key now is to get it fine tuned for the next level.
"I think I can come in and make an impact right away as a freshman," Brown said. "I'd like to get faster, but I'm bigger than basically every lineman that lines up against me (in high school) and I look to take advantage of that on every play."
Brown picked Temple over some very prestigious programs because he believes that with Golden, Temple is onto something big. The Owls already boast the top overall defense in the Mid-American Conference.
"I just want to win," Brown said. "I like what Golden is about. He wants to win just like me. Temple's defense looked good last year and will continue to get better. I'm definitely going to be put into a good situation."
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Owls recruiting North Jersey tackle
June 15, 2008
Owls recruiting North Jersey tackle
Kenny Walter
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Temple is hoping to pluck New Jersey offensive lineman Sean Pearson away from many of its former Big East rivals.
Pearson, a 6-foot-5 inch, 300-pound tackle from St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ, is also being courted by Rutgers, Syracuse, Connecticut, Pittsburgh Penn State, West Virginia, Maryland and Hofstra.
The mammoth tackle helped lead the Panthers to an 11-1 record last season.
"We all had a desire to win and help the team," Pearson said in an interview with OwlScoop.com. "What made us so successful was that we put the team first for everything we do."
While he had a successful junior season, Pearson knows he must get better in order to really make an impact at the next level.
"I am far from a perfect player," Pearson said. "There is always work be done and improvements to be made. I want to get faster and work on my quickness. I feel I need to shed some weight. I weighed myself today and I was just over 300. I want to get down to 280."
Pearson has yet to receive an offer from Temple, but he was impressed with what he saw when he took his visit in late May. He is also leaning toward majoring in business and is very interested in Temple's Fox School of Business.
And in areas pertaining to football, Pearson also liked what he saw of Temple's coaches.
"I am impressed with what Al Golden has done there," Pearson said. "When I visited, he had no voice so I didn't get a chance to talk to him much, but I can tell he's a great coach."
Pearson has played mostly at offensive tackle throughout high school, but has also seen a few snaps at guard.
"They tell me that I may be a guard in college," Pearson said. "I'm barely 6-foot-5, so moving me to guard makes sense. Our other tackle last year is an even bigger prospect than me, and he is going to move to guard this season. I'm going to stay at tackle for now and just try to get better."
Owls recruiting North Jersey tackle
Kenny Walter
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Temple is hoping to pluck New Jersey offensive lineman Sean Pearson away from many of its former Big East rivals.
Pearson, a 6-foot-5 inch, 300-pound tackle from St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City, NJ, is also being courted by Rutgers, Syracuse, Connecticut, Pittsburgh Penn State, West Virginia, Maryland and Hofstra.
The mammoth tackle helped lead the Panthers to an 11-1 record last season.
"We all had a desire to win and help the team," Pearson said in an interview with OwlScoop.com. "What made us so successful was that we put the team first for everything we do."
While he had a successful junior season, Pearson knows he must get better in order to really make an impact at the next level.
"I am far from a perfect player," Pearson said. "There is always work be done and improvements to be made. I want to get faster and work on my quickness. I feel I need to shed some weight. I weighed myself today and I was just over 300. I want to get down to 280."
Pearson has yet to receive an offer from Temple, but he was impressed with what he saw when he took his visit in late May. He is also leaning toward majoring in business and is very interested in Temple's Fox School of Business.
And in areas pertaining to football, Pearson also liked what he saw of Temple's coaches.
"I am impressed with what Al Golden has done there," Pearson said. "When I visited, he had no voice so I didn't get a chance to talk to him much, but I can tell he's a great coach."
Pearson has played mostly at offensive tackle throughout high school, but has also seen a few snaps at guard.
"They tell me that I may be a guard in college," Pearson said. "I'm barely 6-foot-5, so moving me to guard makes sense. Our other tackle last year is an even bigger prospect than me, and he is going to move to guard this season. I'm going to stay at tackle for now and just try to get better."
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Ryan reeling in offers
May 27, 2008
Ryan reeling in offers
Kenny Walter
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If Temple wants to get a commitment from class of 2009 cornerback Logan Ryan, it will have to duke it out with some of college football's heavy hitters.
Owls head coach Al Golden has made a scholarship offer to the 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back from nearby Eastern High School in Voorhees, NJ, and Ryan said he has also received offers from Boston College, Maryland, Northwestern, Rutgers, Virginia, and West Virginia. Iowa, Penn State and Wake Forest have also shown interest.
"I'm just looking to go to the place that puts me in the best position to do well," Ryan told OwlScoop.com. "I view Temple as a team improving a lot. Look at what they've done under Coach Golden. They improved so much last season, especially on defense. They are really young and still did a lot of good things last year."
Ryan attended Temple's Junior Day last weekend and came away impressed.
"I think it was great meeting the coaches and seeing the area," Ryan said. "I definitely left their thinking 'Wow.' It was more than I expected."
Temple's facilities, both athletic and academic, caught Ryan's eye.
"I was blown away with the school," Ryan said. "The technology center was the best I've seen, possibly the best in the country. The locker room and everything for the team was very nice. The whole school was very impressive."
Golden and his coaching staff made an impression on Ryan as well.
"I think Golden has done a great job here," Ryan said. "Growing up in Camden County, everyone always thought Temple football was a joke. It's not a joke anymore. They won four games last year with a young team and should win more this season."
The 2007 season was Ryan's first as a full-time defender. He had 50 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries. He also had 625 rushing yards and 13 offensive touchdowns to lead Eastern to a 9-2 record and a NJSIAA state playoff berth, where they lost to Mainland Regional.
Ryan, who has been clocked at 4.40 seconds in the 40-yard dash, said distance will not be a factor in his decision.
"Distance doesn't matter," Ryan said. "If Temple is the best place for me, then so be it. But if a place farther away from home puts me in the best situation, then I'll go there."
Ryan reeling in offers
Kenny Walter
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If Temple wants to get a commitment from class of 2009 cornerback Logan Ryan, it will have to duke it out with some of college football's heavy hitters.
Owls head coach Al Golden has made a scholarship offer to the 5-foot-11, 175-pound defensive back from nearby Eastern High School in Voorhees, NJ, and Ryan said he has also received offers from Boston College, Maryland, Northwestern, Rutgers, Virginia, and West Virginia. Iowa, Penn State and Wake Forest have also shown interest.
"I'm just looking to go to the place that puts me in the best position to do well," Ryan told OwlScoop.com. "I view Temple as a team improving a lot. Look at what they've done under Coach Golden. They improved so much last season, especially on defense. They are really young and still did a lot of good things last year."
Ryan attended Temple's Junior Day last weekend and came away impressed.
"I think it was great meeting the coaches and seeing the area," Ryan said. "I definitely left their thinking 'Wow.' It was more than I expected."
Temple's facilities, both athletic and academic, caught Ryan's eye.
"I was blown away with the school," Ryan said. "The technology center was the best I've seen, possibly the best in the country. The locker room and everything for the team was very nice. The whole school was very impressive."
Golden and his coaching staff made an impression on Ryan as well.
"I think Golden has done a great job here," Ryan said. "Growing up in Camden County, everyone always thought Temple football was a joke. It's not a joke anymore. They won four games last year with a young team and should win more this season."
The 2007 season was Ryan's first as a full-time defender. He had 50 tackles, 10 pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries. He also had 625 rushing yards and 13 offensive touchdowns to lead Eastern to a 9-2 record and a NJSIAA state playoff berth, where they lost to Mainland Regional.
Ryan, who has been clocked at 4.40 seconds in the 40-yard dash, said distance will not be a factor in his decision.
"Distance doesn't matter," Ryan said. "If Temple is the best place for me, then so be it. But if a place farther away from home puts me in the best situation, then I'll go there."
Monday, December 22, 2008
Looking to get comfortable in LA
May 2, 2008
Looking to get comfortable in LA
Kenny Walter
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If things fall into place, Temple's Lady Comfort could join former teammates Candice Dupree and Kamesha Hairston in the WNBA this season.
Comfort, who completed her senior campaign back in March, recently signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. She flew to California with the hopes of impressing her coach, Michael Cooper, and a team that features former MVP Lisa Leslie and No. 1 overall pick Candace Parker.
"I'm excited to get the chance to play with them," Comfort told OwlScoop.com. "I played against Parker a little when I was a sophomore. It's going to be different to play with her."
So far, Comfort is sticking around, but the non-guaranteed contract means she's not exactly a lock to make the team. With that in mind, Comfort knows she must improve to make an impact at the next level.
"I have to work on finishing better around the basket," Comfort said. "When playing at a higher level, I have to show my strengths and try to hide my weaknesses."
Comfort is coming off an NCAA tournament berth, Atlantic 10 regular season title and a senior season that saw her average 9.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. As senior point guard Ashley Morris shouldered more of the offensive load, Comfort actually saw her scoring average go down from 12.7 points per game as a junior, when she was named the A-10 and Big 5's Most Improved Player.
Cooper, who's entering his fifth season as the Sparks' coach, won five championships in the 1980s with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Comfort is anxious to play for a former member of the "Showtime" Lakers teams, and she knows she can call upon another former pro, Temple coach Dawn Staley, for advice when she needs it.
"Having her by my side should really help me," Comfort said.
If Comfort sticks with the Sparks, she'll become the third Owl in three years to make the league. Two years ago, Dupree was drafted sixth overall by the Chicago Sky. She has averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds through her first two seasons. She also plays professionally in Poland when the WNBA is not in session. Hairston was drafted 12th overall by the Connecticut Sun in 2007 but struggled in her first season in the league, averaging just 1.9 points on 24 percent shooting from the floor.
Comfort still remains in close contact with Hairston.
"I talk to Kamesha still," Comfort said. "It's hard to talk to Candice because she is in Europe, but I've talked to Kamesha about what I should do first when I get out to LA."
Comfort is in Los Angeles now, and because she left with just over two weeks of classes remaining in the semester, she still wanted to make arrangements to finish her work accordingly.
"I worked it out with all my teachers that I will finish all my work online," Comfort said. "So I'm done actually going to class, but I am still going to finish everything up on time."
Comfort's success at the next level is going to depend upon how well she finishes around the hoop. With Leslie's ability to face up in the post and Parker's versatility, Comfort hopes she will be able to pick up easy baskets.
Looking to get comfortable in LA
Kenny Walter
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If things fall into place, Temple's Lady Comfort could join former teammates Candice Dupree and Kamesha Hairston in the WNBA this season.
Comfort, who completed her senior campaign back in March, recently signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Sparks. She flew to California with the hopes of impressing her coach, Michael Cooper, and a team that features former MVP Lisa Leslie and No. 1 overall pick Candace Parker.
"I'm excited to get the chance to play with them," Comfort told OwlScoop.com. "I played against Parker a little when I was a sophomore. It's going to be different to play with her."
So far, Comfort is sticking around, but the non-guaranteed contract means she's not exactly a lock to make the team. With that in mind, Comfort knows she must improve to make an impact at the next level.
"I have to work on finishing better around the basket," Comfort said. "When playing at a higher level, I have to show my strengths and try to hide my weaknesses."
Comfort is coming off an NCAA tournament berth, Atlantic 10 regular season title and a senior season that saw her average 9.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. As senior point guard Ashley Morris shouldered more of the offensive load, Comfort actually saw her scoring average go down from 12.7 points per game as a junior, when she was named the A-10 and Big 5's Most Improved Player.
Cooper, who's entering his fifth season as the Sparks' coach, won five championships in the 1980s with the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers. Comfort is anxious to play for a former member of the "Showtime" Lakers teams, and she knows she can call upon another former pro, Temple coach Dawn Staley, for advice when she needs it.
"Having her by my side should really help me," Comfort said.
If Comfort sticks with the Sparks, she'll become the third Owl in three years to make the league. Two years ago, Dupree was drafted sixth overall by the Chicago Sky. She has averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds through her first two seasons. She also plays professionally in Poland when the WNBA is not in session. Hairston was drafted 12th overall by the Connecticut Sun in 2007 but struggled in her first season in the league, averaging just 1.9 points on 24 percent shooting from the floor.
Comfort still remains in close contact with Hairston.
"I talk to Kamesha still," Comfort said. "It's hard to talk to Candice because she is in Europe, but I've talked to Kamesha about what I should do first when I get out to LA."
Comfort is in Los Angeles now, and because she left with just over two weeks of classes remaining in the semester, she still wanted to make arrangements to finish her work accordingly.
"I worked it out with all my teachers that I will finish all my work online," Comfort said. "So I'm done actually going to class, but I am still going to finish everything up on time."
Comfort's success at the next level is going to depend upon how well she finishes around the hoop. With Leslie's ability to face up in the post and Parker's versatility, Comfort hopes she will be able to pick up easy baskets.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Stewart takes a step in spring ball
April 26, 2008
Stewart takes a step in spring ball
Kenny Walter
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By now, most people in and around the Temple football program know what quarterbacks Adam DiMichele and Vaughn Charlton can do.
Saturday's annual Cherry and White intrasquad scrimmage at Ambler was a chance for redshirt freshman quarterback Chester Stewart to show what he could do.
Unfortunately for the 6-foot-3, 195-pound Stewart, his day did not get off to the best start. A bad snap on the first play of the day had Stewart scrambling for the loose ball and ultimately banging his thumb against a teammate's helmet. He immediately came out of the game and sat on a trainer's table with ice on his thumb for the rest of the half.
Stewart came back into the game in the second half, but not because the pain subdued.
"The pain never went down," Stewart said after the game. "It actually got worse as the game went on. I felt like I was good enough to go back in. The hardest part is getting the snap from the center, but when I'm in there the adrenaline from the game helps me forget about my thumb."
Stewart shared snaps in the second half with junior Colin Clancy for the White team. Stewart looked good at times as he drove his squad down the field. Running a 2-minute offense late in the fourth quarter, he connected on 5 of 8 passes for 71 yards.
Taking over at the White 17-yard line with 1:52 remaining, Stewart hit wide receiver Nyles Bynum for a 30-yard completion before getting 26 more yards on the next play on a sharp throw to wideout Michael Campbell. After completing short throws of five and four yards, respectively, to fullback Lamar McPherson and tight end Matt Balasavage, Stewart threw his first incompletion of the drive when he couldn't connect with Bynum on third-and-1 from the Cherry 18.
Stewart's 7-yard run on fourth-and-1 kept the drive alive, but the game ended four plays later when Cherry defensive back Geore Coleman picked off Stewart's pass in the end zone. The pick sealed a 21-6 Cherry victory, and Stewart finished the afternoon 7 of 15 for 123 yards.
"I didn't play well," Stewart said. "The thumb did bother me out there, but I made some mental mistakes that I shouldn't make."
Stewart is still very much a developing talent. He did not see time at quarterback until his senior season at Dematha Catholic High School just outside Washington, D.C., playing for the same program that produced Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westrbrook.
Saturday's scrimmage concluded Stewart's first season of spring football. Parallels can be made between Stewart's final drive and how he has performed all spring.
"I've had some really good days," Stewart said. "I've also had some bad days."
With DiMichele unable to participate in the Cherry and White game as he continues to recover from the fractured left tibia injury that ended his 2007 season, he has taken on the role of coaching the other quarterbacks, particularly Stewart. He even spent Saturday sending in plays to Clancy and Stewart.
"Having Adam around really helps everyone out," Stewart said. "He is such a great player and a great leader."
Stewart takes a step in spring ball
Kenny Walter
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By now, most people in and around the Temple football program know what quarterbacks Adam DiMichele and Vaughn Charlton can do.
Saturday's annual Cherry and White intrasquad scrimmage at Ambler was a chance for redshirt freshman quarterback Chester Stewart to show what he could do.
Unfortunately for the 6-foot-3, 195-pound Stewart, his day did not get off to the best start. A bad snap on the first play of the day had Stewart scrambling for the loose ball and ultimately banging his thumb against a teammate's helmet. He immediately came out of the game and sat on a trainer's table with ice on his thumb for the rest of the half.
Stewart came back into the game in the second half, but not because the pain subdued.
"The pain never went down," Stewart said after the game. "It actually got worse as the game went on. I felt like I was good enough to go back in. The hardest part is getting the snap from the center, but when I'm in there the adrenaline from the game helps me forget about my thumb."
Stewart shared snaps in the second half with junior Colin Clancy for the White team. Stewart looked good at times as he drove his squad down the field. Running a 2-minute offense late in the fourth quarter, he connected on 5 of 8 passes for 71 yards.
Taking over at the White 17-yard line with 1:52 remaining, Stewart hit wide receiver Nyles Bynum for a 30-yard completion before getting 26 more yards on the next play on a sharp throw to wideout Michael Campbell. After completing short throws of five and four yards, respectively, to fullback Lamar McPherson and tight end Matt Balasavage, Stewart threw his first incompletion of the drive when he couldn't connect with Bynum on third-and-1 from the Cherry 18.
Stewart's 7-yard run on fourth-and-1 kept the drive alive, but the game ended four plays later when Cherry defensive back Geore Coleman picked off Stewart's pass in the end zone. The pick sealed a 21-6 Cherry victory, and Stewart finished the afternoon 7 of 15 for 123 yards.
"I didn't play well," Stewart said. "The thumb did bother me out there, but I made some mental mistakes that I shouldn't make."
Stewart is still very much a developing talent. He did not see time at quarterback until his senior season at Dematha Catholic High School just outside Washington, D.C., playing for the same program that produced Philadelphia Eagles running back Brian Westrbrook.
Saturday's scrimmage concluded Stewart's first season of spring football. Parallels can be made between Stewart's final drive and how he has performed all spring.
"I've had some really good days," Stewart said. "I've also had some bad days."
With DiMichele unable to participate in the Cherry and White game as he continues to recover from the fractured left tibia injury that ended his 2007 season, he has taken on the role of coaching the other quarterbacks, particularly Stewart. He even spent Saturday sending in plays to Clancy and Stewart.
"Having Adam around really helps everyone out," Stewart said. "He is such a great player and a great leader."
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Tribue Takes in Cherry and White Day
April 23, 2008
Tribue takes in Cherry and White Day
Kenny Walter
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With the sun beating down on Temple's Ambler Sports Complex Saturday, Central York High School offensive lineman and Temple recruit Wayne Tribue took a seat on the grass to catch a glimpse of his future teammates. The 6-foot-3, 276-pound guard was one of a handful of recruits on hand for Temple's annual Cherry and White Day intrasquad football scrimmage.
Tribue has been mentioned by Owls coach Al Golden as one of the freshman that could contribute as a true freshman in 2008.
"Coaches have made sure that I know that I need to come into camp in my best physical shape, conditioning-wise and strength-wise," Tribue told OwlScoop.com Saturday. "I just need to give everything my best effort."
Tribue has been selected to play in June's prestigious Big 33 game, an all-star showcase that matches up the top players from Pennsylvania against the best from Ohio. He received offers from Army, Duke and Central Florida but said he felt good about his decision to sign with Temple.
"I just like the whole coaching staff and the team itself," Tribue said. "I like the way they handle football and academics."
At the Cherry and White game, Tribue had a chance to talk to Pat Boyle and Sean Boyle, twin brothers and offensive linemen from Maryland's Calvert Hall High School who also signed with Temple as part of the 2008 class. And although the game itself, won 21-6 by the Cherry squad, got off to a slow, sloppy start, Tribue still enjoyed himself.
"It's a nice day out," Tribue said. "It's good after all the off-season workouts and practices to get a gauge on where they're at and what they still need to work on."
Tribue has made several trips from York to the Edberg-Olson Hall Complex and Chodoff Field to take in some of the Owls' spring practices. He's joining an offensive line that includes senior center Alex Derenthal, the veteran leader of the line, sophomore left guard Colin Madison and senior right guard Andre Douglas, who's been moved to that position after playing at right tackle in 2007. And if Tribue wants to vie for playing time at guard, he'll also have to contend with redshirt freshman John Palumbo and sophomore Lloyd Codada, who are currently listed as the backup guards on the post-spring depth chart.
Golden has repeatedly said that "competition is king," and Tribue will be glad to join the fray once he arrives on North Broad Street. He's also encouraged by the overall progress of Temple's program, one that went from winning one game in 2006 to four in 2007.
"We're definitely getting better," Tribue said. "And with more time, I guess we will keep getting better."
Tribue takes in Cherry and White Day
Kenny Walter
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With the sun beating down on Temple's Ambler Sports Complex Saturday, Central York High School offensive lineman and Temple recruit Wayne Tribue took a seat on the grass to catch a glimpse of his future teammates. The 6-foot-3, 276-pound guard was one of a handful of recruits on hand for Temple's annual Cherry and White Day intrasquad football scrimmage.
Tribue has been mentioned by Owls coach Al Golden as one of the freshman that could contribute as a true freshman in 2008.
"Coaches have made sure that I know that I need to come into camp in my best physical shape, conditioning-wise and strength-wise," Tribue told OwlScoop.com Saturday. "I just need to give everything my best effort."
Tribue has been selected to play in June's prestigious Big 33 game, an all-star showcase that matches up the top players from Pennsylvania against the best from Ohio. He received offers from Army, Duke and Central Florida but said he felt good about his decision to sign with Temple.
"I just like the whole coaching staff and the team itself," Tribue said. "I like the way they handle football and academics."
At the Cherry and White game, Tribue had a chance to talk to Pat Boyle and Sean Boyle, twin brothers and offensive linemen from Maryland's Calvert Hall High School who also signed with Temple as part of the 2008 class. And although the game itself, won 21-6 by the Cherry squad, got off to a slow, sloppy start, Tribue still enjoyed himself.
"It's a nice day out," Tribue said. "It's good after all the off-season workouts and practices to get a gauge on where they're at and what they still need to work on."
Tribue has made several trips from York to the Edberg-Olson Hall Complex and Chodoff Field to take in some of the Owls' spring practices. He's joining an offensive line that includes senior center Alex Derenthal, the veteran leader of the line, sophomore left guard Colin Madison and senior right guard Andre Douglas, who's been moved to that position after playing at right tackle in 2007. And if Tribue wants to vie for playing time at guard, he'll also have to contend with redshirt freshman John Palumbo and sophomore Lloyd Codada, who are currently listed as the backup guards on the post-spring depth chart.
Golden has repeatedly said that "competition is king," and Tribue will be glad to join the fray once he arrives on North Broad Street. He's also encouraged by the overall progress of Temple's program, one that went from winning one game in 2006 to four in 2007.
"We're definitely getting better," Tribue said. "And with more time, I guess we will keep getting better."
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