Temple steals recruit from UConn
Montour High offensive lineman Matt Barone de-committed from Connecticut Monday night and is now on board with Temple.
Temple steals recruit from UConn
Keith Pompey, Inquirer Staff Writer
Montour High offensive lineman Matt Barone de-committed from Connecticut Monday night and is now on board with Temple.
The 6-foot-3, 285-pound Barone became the fourth player in the Class of 2013 to orally commit to the Owls.
The rising senior follows in the footsteps of Montour teammate Tyler Haddock. Haddock, a defensive tackle, gave an oral commitment to Temple last week after de-committing from Kent State.
Haddock couldn’t contain his excitement Tuesday morning.
“He’s my best friend and it is a dream come true to have the opportunity to make a college legacy with him,” Haddock said of playing at Temple with Barone.
The duo joins Mainland kicker Jim Cooper Jr. and Moorestown offensive lineman Shane Rafter as Temple's current recruits.
Let's go Temple!
'64 Owl— crumblinggeorge- Good luck guys! Let's make history at Temple. There is no reason why Temple cannot compete and win a Big East Championship. What a hoot...an owl hoot...worst to first. Keep your noses clean, hit the books, dedicate yourselves to winning on all levels. There will be a lot of Temple alumni at the Temple. UConn game un E Hartford. Take those Huskees down!,, dr Matloff68— Amatloff98
- Good call guys. The owls are a rapidly growing program and you can leave an imprint for this great school.— owl87
- I'm so excited, and I can't describe it...— hobie
Pompey is a native Philadelphian and a University of Pittsburgh graduate. Follow him on Twitter @pompeysgridlock. Reach Keith at kpompey@phillynews.com.
