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Temple lists players who could see game action against Notre Dame

Instead of a depth chart, coach Geoff Collins is listing the players who are ready to play and can see game action against Notre Dame.

Temple coach Geoff Collins has ditched depth charts in favor of a different lineup strategy for this season.
Temple coach Geoff Collins has ditched depth charts in favor of a different lineup strategy for this season.Read moreSTEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer
    by Marc Narducci | Columnist
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Temple first-year head football coach Geoff Collins, doesn't believe in depth charts. Replacing depth charts this season will be a list of players who are "above the line" and "below the line."

Those who are above the line, are ready to play and can see game action.

Not surprisingly, all four quarterbacks are listed as above the line. Collins has indicated he could use as many as three of them in Saturday's season opener at Notre Dame. Redshirt junior Frank Nutile and redshirt sophomore Logan Marchi are considered the frontrunners.

Players are not listed in order of preference, but by their uniform numbers.

The biggest group the defensive line, where there are 10 players listed. Don't be surprised if at least eight of them see action against Notre Dame. The second largest unit is the offensive line, where there are nine players.

Here is the first list of players who are above the line for Collins.

Offensive line: Leon Johnson, 6-5, 325, R-Sr.; Brian Carter, 6-1, 300, R-Sr.; Matt Hennessy, 6-4, 295 R-Fr.; Adrian Sullivan, 6-3, 295, R-Sr.; Jovahn Fair, 6-2, 300 R-So.; James McHale, 6-6, 300, R-Jr; Vincent Picozzi, 6-4, 300, R-Fr.; Jaelin Robinson, 6-6, 325, R-Jr.; Cole Boozer, 6-5, 295 R-Sr.

Tight end: Kenny Yeboah, 6-5, 238, R-Fr.; Chris Myarick, 6-4, 255, R-Jr.

Receiver: Ventell Bryant, 6-3, 200, R-Jr.; Keith Kirkwood, 6-3, 220, R-Sr.; Marshall Ellick, 6-2, 191, R-Jr.; Isaiah Wright, 6-2, 212, So.; Brodrick Yancy, 5-10, 195, R-Jr; Adonis Jennings, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Travon Williams, 5-8, 180, R-So.

Quarterback: Logan Marchi, 6-0, 205, R-So.; Anthony Russo, 6-4, 228, R-Fr.; Todd Centeio, 6-1, 212, Fr.; Frank Nutile, 6-4, 225, R-Jr.

Fullback: Nick Sharga, 6-2, 240, R-Sr.; Rob Ritrovato, 5-11, 230, R-Jr.

Running back: Ryquell Armstead, 5-11, 205, Jr.; Jager Gardner, 6-2, 219, Jr.; David Hood, 5-9, 190, R-Jr.

Defensive line: Sharif Finch, 6-4, 250, R-Sr.; Jacob Martin, 6-2, 250, Sr.; Dana Levine, 6-4, 225, R-So.; Quincy Roche, 6-4, 230, R-Fr.; Deandre Kelly, 6-1, 260, R-So.; Karamo Dioubate, 6-3, 295, So.; Jullian Taylor, 6-5, 280 R.Sr.; Dan Archibong, 6-6, 285, R-Fr.; Michael Dogbe, 6-3, 280, R-Jr.; Freddie Booth-Freddie Both-Lloyd, 6-1, 325, R-Jr.

Linebacker: Jeremian Atoki, 6-2, 223, R-So.; Chapelle Russell, 6-1, 225, R-So.; Shaun Bradley, 6-1, 225, So.; Sam Franklin, 6-3, 210, So.; Isaiah Graham-Mobley, 6-2, 215, R-Fr.; Todd Jones, 6-0, 221, Jr.

Cornerback: Artrel Foster, 5-11, 197, R-Sr.; Mike Jones, 5-11 187, Gr; Linwood Crump, 6-0, 180, So.; Kareem Ali, 5-10, 180, R-So.

Safety: Delvon Randall, 5-11, 210, Jr.; Sean Chandler, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Cequan Jefferson, 5-10 192, Sr. Benny Walls, 5-11, 208, So.

Special Teams

Kicker/Punter: Connor Bowler, 6-3, 191, Fr.; Alex Starzyk, 6-2, 226, Sr.; Austin Jones, 5-10, 205, Sr.; Aaron Boumerhi, 6-0, 195, So.

Long snapper: Josh Lang, 6-0, 210, R-Sr.; Corey Lerch, 5-10 200, Sr.

Holder: Logan Marchi, 6-0, 205 R-So.; Anthony Russo, 6-4, 228, R-Fr.

Returners: Sean Chandler, 6-0, 195 Sr.; Mike Jones, 5-11, 187, Gr.; Isaiah Wright, 6-2, 212, So.; Adonis Jennings, 6-3, 205, Sr.; Jager Gardner, 6-2, 219, Jr.; Travon Williams 5-8, 180, R-So.