Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 1:29 PM | 6 comments |
 

Newsome 'felt depressed' at Penn State
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Former Penn State quarterback Kevin Newsome talked to The Virginian-Pilot about his decision to sign with Temple and his time as a Nittany Lion.

Newsome, who is taking classes at Tidewater Community College (Va.), opted to transfer to Temple over offers from Richmond and Hampton.

Here's what the Portsmouth, Va., native told reporter Larry Rubama:

On ultimately choosing Temple over Richmond:

"It was a very difficult decision. Richmond has a good football team and my little brother [Keevon] plays for them. But I like where [Temple coach Steve Addazio] has the team going, and it's a great institution."

On being beaten out at Penn State by Rob Bolden and Matt McGloin after being expected to start:

"I was definitely down at Penn State when they said I wasn't going to be the starter. I was very hurt. I even felt depressed."

On his expectations at Temple:

"Coach [Addazio] said I can have an opportunity, and that's all I'm looking for. I'm not expecting any handouts. He told me I would get a fair opportunity to play. I'm thankful to have a second chance to play football. It's definitely a blessing."

Click here to read the Virginian-Pilot's article.
Posted by Keith Pompey @ 1:29 PM  Permalink | File Under: Football | 6 comments
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:54 PM, 02/02/2012
    Usually PSU quaterbacks get depressed AFTER they graduate, like in April when the realize it's time to get a real job.
    — banned
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:40 PM, 02/02/2012
    Newsome has an awesome second chance now. Two of Temples best QB's left Centre County for success in Center City: Adam DiMichele and Steve Joachim.
    — damnels
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:03 PM, 02/02/2012
    Poor thing was coached by Jay Paterno. That is depressing. Glad he got out safely.
    — brucemines
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:58 PM, 02/03/2012
    I felt depressed watching him play. Good luck to you at Temple. Maybe all you needed was some real coaching.
    — JettaPSU01
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:53 AM, 02/05/2012
    WELCOME TO TEMPLE NEWSOME!! You got earn the starting spot at TU. Coyer is good.
    — Temple U Owls
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:57 AM, 02/05/2012
    This is a great opportunity and second chance. All the best.
    — Temple U Owls


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About Keith Pompey
Keith Pompey has been an Inquirer reporter since September 2004. He began covering the Temple men's basketball team in November 2010. His other duties include small-college football and college recruiting. Pompey previously covered the Penn and Drexel men's basketball teams after intially focusing on high school sports. He is also the Pennsylvania representative on the McDonald's All-American High School boys' basketball contact committee.

Pompey is a native Philadelphian and a University of Pittsburgh graduate. Follow him on Twitter @pompeysgridlock.

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