Archive: August, 2012
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
As expected, Kevin Newsome’s head has been spinning during the first three days of Temple’s football camp.
“He just got here. A lot of information,” Temple coach Steve Addazio said of the former Penn State quarterback.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder arrived at Temple Friday after completing courses at Tidewater Community College in Virginia.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
The Temple Owls are saddened by Sunday’s unexpected death of Garrett Reid, the eldest of Eagles coach Andy Reid’s five children, who also had a connection to Temple.
Garrett Reid’s brothers Britt Reid (a graduate assistant coach) and Spencer Reid (redshirt freshman tailback) are members of Temple’s football team.
After Monday’s practice, Temple coach Steve Addazio, quarterback Chris Coyer and running back Matt Brown were asked how the team is dealing with the loss.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Finding a competitive edge is a high priority as Temple prepares for its first season as a Big East member since 2004.
“How do we make ourselves different? We talked a lot about that in there,” Owls coach Steve Addazio said Saturday.
Returning just eight starters, Temple is expected to have lack-of-depth issues.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Without providing an explanation, Temple coach Steve Addazio canceled Sunday's scheduled media availability after football practice.
The cancelation could have something to do with the passing of Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Eagles coach Andy Reid.
Garrett Reid's brothers are members of the Temple football team. Spencer Reid is a redshirt freshman running back. Britt Reid is an offensive graduate assistant.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Fall camp officially opened Saturday morning at Temple, as the Owls worked on fundamentals during a two-hour practice in helmets and shorts.
“That’s what it is on Day 1. You can’t get much more done,” Temple coach Steve Addazio said of sticking to the basics. “You are not in pads.”
As a result, Addazio wouldn't single out any players for their individual performances. He wants to wait until Monday when the team starts practicing in shoulder pads.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Brandon McManus, Temple's senior placekicker and punter, has been nominated for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.
The award goes to a group of players committed to making a difference in their communities.
The North Penn product participated in the annual Thanksgiving food drive, A Mile in Her Shoes, Owls for the Cure, the Shore Tour, the Diamond Street clean-up and Read Across America as well as several Ronald McDonald House visits and hospital visits.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Monacan High School (Va.) senior Connor Wingo-Reeves gave an oral commitment Friday to play football at Temple.
A middle linebacker in high school, the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder is being recruited to play Temple’s fox defensive-end position. He finished last season with 93 tackles, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.
"I'm really excited about it," Wingo-Reeves said of the defensive line. "It's definitely something new. But I'm really excited to play wherever they put me. I just like playing football.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Former Temple guard Ramone Moore signed a contract to play professional basketball with Angelico Biella in Italy.
The 6-foot-4 shooting guard, who graduated from Temple in the spring, averaged 17.3 points and 3.4 assists and shot 38.4 percent from behind the arc last season.
He had games of 20 points or more points 10 times, including a 32-point game against Villanova and a 30-point effort against Xavier.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Temple signee Nate Smith passed through the NCAA Clearinghouse Thursday and will be eligible to play for the Owls this season.
A 6-foot-1, 190-pound three-star free safety, he is regarded as the headliner of Temple’s incoming recruiting class.
Smith, who faced the possibility of attending a prep school this season because of his academic standing, successfully completed a mathematics course this summer in order to gain freshman eligibility.
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Temple running back Matt Brown was one of the 49 players named to the Paul Hornung watch list on Thursday.
The award goes annually to the most versatile player in college football.
The senior had 155 carries for 916 yards and six touchdowns last season. The 5-foot-5, 170-pounder was also a standout special teams’ player.
Pompey is a native Philadelphian and a University of Pittsburgh graduate. Follow him on Twitter @pompeysgridlock. Reach Keith at kpompey@phillynews.com.
