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Live Blog: Temple vs. Navy
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Getting to Know Navy (Q&A)
The Owl's Nest had the opportunity to talk with Senor writer of GoMids.com, David Ausiello, as well as Birddog from TheBirdDog.
The Midshipmen are currently after their 13-10 win over Wake Forest.
The Owl's Nest: Navy gave #6 Ohio State a nail-biter to open the season, proving to many that the Midshipmen meant business. Since the Pittsburgh loss, this team has won 5 straight games to maintain a record of 6-2. What have been the keys to this team's success through the first 8 games?
GoMids: For the first time in a number of years, Navy can say without hesitation that the strength of its team is on the defensive side of the ball. Currently boasting the 30th ranked defense in the country, Navy's senior-laden unit is led by linebacker Ross Pospisil. Their recipe for success is pretty simple: stop the run. When the Mids are able to that, they have been successful.
BirdDog: This season has been all about the defense. Back in 2007, Navy's offense was an absolute juggernaut. There were talented seniors at almost every position, and they were led by the most experienced quarterback to have ever played in this offense. It's a good thing, too, because the defense was the exact opposite; the average final score for Navy games that year was 39-36. A slew of injuries forced a number of freshmen and sophomores into the starting lineup. It made for a horrible defense then, but we're seeing the benefits now. Those freshmen and sophomores are now 3-year starters as juniors and seniors, and it shows. Just as the offense had to carry the team in 2007, the defense has been able to do the same when needed this year. There might be more impressive defenses statistically, but this is undoubtedly the best Navy defense in at least a decade, and probably longer.
The one key defensive stat that illustrates just how far Navy's defense has come is 3rd down conversion percentage. In 2007, Navy was 110th in the county in this category, giving up a first down 47.5% of the time. Last year, they were 109th, with an ever-so-slight improvement to 47.2%. This year, Navy is 8th, only allowing first down conversions 29.6% of the time. The Mids will give up some yards between the 20s, making sure that they aren't beaten deep. But they find a way to get off the field. It's the epitome of "bend but don't break."
TON: As most of the country knows, Navy's offense is known for running the deadly option. In fact, the Midshipmen are ranked as the number three Rushing Offense in the entire nation. Who are the key threats in this offensive scheme, and what are their strengths and weaknesses inside of their attributes?
GM: Stay tuned would be the best way to answer this question because Navy was without its two top playmakers last week against Wake. Both starting quarterback Ricky Dobbs and starting slot back Marcus Curry missed the game with leg injuries. Starting in Dobbs' place was sophomore Kriss Proctor who did a respectable job running Navy's triple option offense. His 40-yd touchdown run in the third quarter turned out to be the game-winner. And while the Mids are somewhat unsettled at quarterback and slot back, Vince Murray has emerged as a major threat at fullback. In the past two weeks, Murray has rushed for 316 yards and for the season he averages 5.1 yards per carry. A possible weakness on offense for the Mids could be its untested passing game if Proctor is once again behind center on Saturday.
BD: The key threat was quarterback Ricky Dobbs. Unfortunately, a cracked kneecap he suffered in high school resurfaced against SMU two weeks ago, so Ricky will be sidelined this week. Starting in his place will be sophomore Kriss Proctor. Proctor and Dobbs have differing styles. Proctor is faster than Dobbs. He rushed for 82 yards and 3 TDs in the second half of the Rice blowout, and weaved his way through the Wake Forest defense for a 40-yard TD scamper last week on a triple option. Dobbs, on the other hand, is the stronger runner, more likely to fight through arm tackles, put his head down, and gain an extra yard or two on every play. One style isn't necessarily better than the other, but the difference between the two might affect how offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper calls his game. While Proctor performed admirably in his first start last week, there is still a lot to be learned about how he'll run the offense.
One area that undoubtedly takes a hit with the absence of Dobbs is the passing game. Proctor is a capable passer by all accounts, but Dobbs is something special.
Over the last three weeks, fullback Vince Murray has emerged as a real workhorse for the offense. He has averaged more than 6 yards per carry during that span, including 141 yards against SMU and 175 yards against Wake Forest. Another sophomore that has been forced to step into a starting role due to injury, Murray is smaller than other Navy fullbacks of the last 7 years, but has made great strides in improving his vision and using his quickness to elude defenders between the tackles. As an added bonus, the player he replaced, Alex Teich, is ready to play again, giving the Mids some depth at the position.
As always in this offense, whoever has a big day is largely determied by who the defense decides to take away.
TON: Despite suffering a shoulder injury a week ago against Army in which he was carried off the field on a stretcher, Owls runningback Bernard Pierce once again shocked Temple fans with 212 yards and 3 touchdowns against Toledo. How does the Navy coaching staff plan on countering Temple's running game strategically, the area which has played a major role in many of the team's victories?
GM: Plain and simple, if Navy can not stop Temple's running attack, they will be in trouble. The Owls are too solid on defense to make the Mids think they can get into a high-scoring game, or even fall behind like they did last season and come back without Dobbs - if he doesn't start. Look for Navy to make the Owls beat them through the air.
BD: Pierce will be the second stud freshman running back that Navy will have faced this season. Pitt's Dion Lewis is fourth in the nation in rushing, averaging 128.6 yards per game. Against Navy, Lewis was held to his lowest output of the campaign, with only 79 yards on 23 carries. A lot of the success came from the job that Navy's secondary did in run support. Rover Wyatt Middleton was second onthe team with 9 tackles, including one behind the line of scrimmage. Unfortunately for Navy, Pitt QB Bill Stull had a very efficient day, completing 17 of 24 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown. I suspect that Navy's coaches will employ something similar against Temple, especially with Vaughn Charlton completing only 53% of his passes this season. Temple, on the other hand, starts three wide receivers and can spread defenses thin. Both SMU and Western Kentucky saw success running the football against Navy from spread formations. Of course, they both lost, too, but Temple is having a better season than those teams.
TON: Last year, Temple blew what seemed like a solid 20 point lead in the 4th Quarter. In 9:00, Navy took advantage of every opportunity and sent the game into overtime, where they'd go on to get the win. What was going through your mind through that last quarter, being down 27-7 with plenty of time, all the way to the final outcome?
GM: The last quarter of last year's game is all a blur. All I remember is Ricky Dobbs pretty much willing Navy to a win with the assistance of a poor coaching decision on the part of Al Golden and some gutsy play by Navy's opportunistic defense.
BD: This: http://thebirddog.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/ricky-takes-some-snaps/
TON: The Midshipmen are sitting at a very impressive 6-2 record, with the likes of Temple, Notre Dame, and Hawaii remaining. A bowl bid definitely looks in reach, and there is plenty more football to be play in the regular season. How do you see the final third of this season panning out for Navy? Any predictions for Saturday's game against the Owls?
GM: I never really make a definitive stance on the game in regards to who will win and who will lose. I do think that both teams will have to throw the ball in order to be successful. I also think that neither team is going to forget what happened last season...and whichever team uses those memories to their advantage will have a significant psychological edge.
BD: On a national scale, nobody is going to be impressed with Navy's schedule. For a service academy, though, it is very challenging. Six of the eight teams Navy has faced this year played in bowl games a year ago, including three BCS-conference teams. Two of them are currently ranked in the top 20. For Navy to be 6-2 against this group is an accomplishment I don't think a lot of people appreciate, including many Navy fans. Things aren't going to get any easier, though. Temple is riding high on a win streak of their own, with visions of bowl games and MAC titles dancing in their heads. Notre Dame is Notre Dame. Delaware is back to their usual selves after a down year in 2008. Hawai'i can score on anybody, and Army has an excellent defense. Nobody knows when or if Ricky Dobbs will come back, adding a bit of mystery to the remaining 5 games. Still, the Navy defense has shown that they can lead this team to victory. With only one more win needed to secure a berth in the Texas Bowl, I admit I've already started looking at hotel availability in Houston after Christmas.
I apologize for being spineless and wishy-washy, but I don't generally do predictions. I do think that the game will be relatively low-scoring. There will be tremendous pressure on both quarterbacks to perform, with Navy trying to force Vaughn Charlton to throw while themselves having to start a backup sophomore at the position.
Please make sure to check out GoMids.com and TheBirdDog for more information on the Navy Midshipmen!
Navy Midshipmen Game Preview
Wednesday has already arrived, and we're midway to Temple's next and arguably most important game, featuring the Navy Midshipmen! In our weekly schedule, The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming opponent to keep you alert and informed on what the team is up against.
This week: Navy.
We'll break down the Midshipmen to get you ready for an exciting Week 9 of College Football!
With both teams coming into this game on 5 game winning streaks, there is a lot at stake. The Navy Midshipmen will look to repeat last year's outcome against the Temple Owls with a victory to improve to 7-2. However, they will have to achieve this against a red hot Temple team, seeking revenge for the ending of last year's matchup.
Current Record: (6-2)(---)
2008 Record: (8-4)(---)
- #6 Ohio State (L: 31-27)
- Louisiana Tech (W: 32-14)
- Pittsburgh (L: 27-14)
- Western Kentucky (W: 38-22)
- Air Force (W: 16-13)
- Rice (W:63-14)
- Southern Methodist (38-35)
- Wake Forest (W: 13-10)
Last Matchup: (Navy 33, Temple 27) In 9:00 minutes, the Navy Midshipmen rallied against Temple turnovers and mistaken play calls to win this game in overtime in Annapolis.
Key Losses: (FB) Eric Kettani, (WR) Tyree Barnes
Key Returns: (QB) Ricky Dobbs, (FB) Vince Murray
Here is a breakdown of Navy's schedule so far:
USA Today's Sagarin Ratings ranks Navy with the 78th Strength of Schedule.
RealTimeRPI's Rankings lists Navy as the 72nd RPI as of Week 9.
Breakdown by Statistics
We'll take a look at the statistical breakdown of Navy's offense and defense. Information courtesy of NCAA.com:
Passing Offense - 77 yards per game
Rushing Offense - 286 yards per game
Total Offense - 364 yards per game
Passing Defense - 196 yards per game
Rushing Defense - 120 yards per game
Total Defense - 316 yards per game
The Navy Midshipmen are ranked at an extremely impressive 3rd in the country for Rushing Offense. Known for their dangerous triple option-based offense, Navy is absolutely dedicated to the run. If they establish the ground game, don't expect them to even bother to air it out- the Midshipmen have enough fire power to control the game solely through the running game.
Navy also has a well rounded defense, showing aggressiveness with defending either the passing or running game. As Owls fans know, Navy's ability to force a fumble gave the Midshipmen the opportunity to win the game.
Injury Update: Navy will be without quarterback Ricky Dobbs, who told reporters he would be resting up for their Notre Dame game. This means that Sophomore Quarterback Kriss Proctor will be starting for the second consecutive game.
Proctor rushed 23 times for 89 yards, and made smart plays to lead the Midshipmen to their 13-10 victory over Wake Forest. There's no doubt this guy is ready to take the helm against one of the nation's toughest defenses.
Expect the same high powered offense that Navy brings game in and game out to show up for a battle against the Temple Owls. It's going to be a showdown in Annapolis!
Stay tuned for tomorrow's segment, where we'll have a packed Q&A session with David Ausiello from GoMids.com as well as Birddog from The Birddog!
For more information on the Navy Midshipmen, feel free to check out any of the following Navy sports sites:
Conference Update: Week 8
Here's a look from around the MAC conference as to how each team faired after the 8th week of the season:
MAC West
Temple 40, Toledo 24 (BOX SCORE)
N. Illinois 27, Miami (OH) 22 (BOX SCORE)
C. Michigan 24, Bowling Green 22 (BOX SCORE)
Ball State 29, E. Michigan 27 (BOX SCORE)
W. Michigan 34, Buffalo 31 (BOX SCORE)
MAC East
Temple 40, Toledo 24 (BOX SCORE)
N. Illinois 27, Miami (OH) 22 (BOX SCORE)
C. Michigan 24, Bowling Green 22 (BOX SCORE)
W. Michigan 34, Buffalo 31 (BOX SCORE)
Kent State 20, Ohio 11 (BOX SCORE)
Syracuse 28, Akron 14 (BOX SCORE)
MAC Overall Standings
Here'a a breakdown of the MAC Conference as a whole through the 8th Week:
MAC West
Central Michigan (7-1)(5-0)
Northern Illinois (4-3)(2-1)
Western Michigan (4-4)(3-2)
Toledo (4-4)(3-2)
Ball State (1-7)(1-3)
Eastern Michigan (0-7)(0-4)
MAC East
Temple (5-2)(4-0)
Ohio (5-3)(3-1)
Kent State (4-4)(3-1)
Bowling Green (3-5)(2-2)
Buffalo (3-5)(1-3)
Akron (1-6)(0-3)
Miami (OH) (0-8)(0-4)
* With Temple's victory over Toledo and Ohio's loss to Kent State, Temple takes 1st place of the MAC East, while Ohio and Kent State share 2nd place.
The Owl's Nest will continue to keep you informed on the MAC Conference as the season progresses.
Temple Owls vs. Navy Midshipmen
Stay tuned for a preview of this matchup over the course of the week!
Nearing the Bowl Bid!
Temple Football is (5-2)(4-0) at the midpoint of the season. That's all there is to it.
The Owls defeated the Toledo Rockets to claim sole possession of 1st place in the MAC East. Along with this, Temple continues their winning streak to 5 games.
Several players made crucial plays to help get the Owls this important in-conference win. These players were
1) Bernard Pierce - a week after leaving the Army game on a stretcher, the freshman sensation ran for 212 yards and 3 touchdowns.
2) Alex Joseph - the senior linebacker had a key interception that gave the Owls excellent position to score.
3) Matt Brown - the freshman receiver averaged 36 yards per kick return, his longest a 47 yarder putting the Owls in Rocket territory.
Here's the quarter-by-quarter breakdown of Temple's performance on the scoreboard against Toledo:
1st Quarter
(WR) Michael Campbell 11 yard TD catch [6-0]
(RB) Bernard Pierce 1 yard TD run [13-0]
2nd Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 39 yard TD run [20-7]
(K) Brandon McManus 30 yard FG [23-7]
3rd Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 2 yard TD run [30-17]
(K) Brandon McManus 29 yard FG [33-17]
4th Quarter
(WR) Jason Harper 36 yard TD catch [40-17]
Final Score: 40-24 TEMPLE.
A great sigh of relief can be shared by Temple fans, as Bernard Pierce's return (stylish, I might add) only continues the momentum this team has had. Bernard Pierce is now 14th in the country for Rushing Yards per Game.
Area of Improvement
As with every game, there is always room for improvement. Here are several areas that we noticed Temple needs to work on when they face the Navy Midshipmen. This week we focus on several areas of Temple's offense and special teams:
- Passing Game: Bernard Pierce dominated the running game once again, compiling 212 yards and 3 touchdowns in last night's outing. It would be helpful and extremely significant if the Owls could finally utilize the talent they have in the air. Both wide receivers Jason Harper and Michael Campbell got in the mix with touchdown receptions, but this team could still take advantage of the long ball once in a while.
- Special Teams (Kickoff Coverage) This is the first time that we have brought this up, and hopefully it will be the last. Toledo's first score of the game occurred on an 85 yard kick return that was taken to the house. Whether this was a matter of missed tackles, or just great blocking by the Rockets, it is not something that cannot be allowed when facing a running game such as Navy's.
Temple's record improves to (5-2)(4-0) overall, and they will stay on the road to taken on Navy.
Toledo's record moves to (4-4)(2-2) overall, and they will head out to play Miami (OH).
The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming game against Navy as the week progresses, as well as keep you updated on what is going on in the Mid-American Conference..
Live Blog: Temple vs. Toledo
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Getting to Know Toledo (Q&A)
The Owl's Nest had the opportunity to talk with RocketDigest.com writer Brian Nowicki about the Toledo Rockets, whom the Owls have yet to face in the MAC conference.
The Rockets are currently (4-3)(2-1) after their 20-19 win over Northern Illinois.
The Owls' Nest: Toledo runs one high powered offense, and the stats don't lie. There are a number of weapons the Rockets have, both on the ground as well as in the air. Currently the 9th ranked Total Offense; could you give Owls fans an idea as to the who the key threats are on this team? Who can do the most damage for UT?
RocketDigest: Toledo has a lot of weapons on offense. We have two very good receivers and two very good running backs. Senior RB DaJuane Collins is averaging 6.6 yards per carry this season. Sophomore Morgan Williams is averaging about 5.0 yards per rush for the season.
At receiver, senior Stephen Williams (6-5, 199) is one of the fastest players on the team. He has 43 receptions for 671 yards this season and is only 29 receptions away from tying Lance Moore (New Orleans Saints) for the career receptions record at Toledo. True freshman receiver Eric Page is not very big, just 5-10 and 165 pounds, but he is a beast on the field. He just turned 18 years old two weeks ago, but he leads the Rockets with 51 receptions for 767 yards and 6 TD's. He is probably our biggest offensive threat, as he is the fastest player on the team and is capable of breaking one for a TD at anytime. He also returns punts for the Rockets. At tight end, 6-5 sophomore Danny Noble can be a real receiving threat. Though he missed two games with injury, he has 19 receptions for 167 yards and one touchdown. At quarterback it depends on who is healthy. Opelt missed the Northern Illinois game with a sore shoulder. He has a strong arm and has thrown for 1,784 yards and 14 TD's with just 5 INT's on the season. He is a senior with four years of starting experience.
If he can't play, true freshman Austin Dantin would be next if he is healthy. He was 18 of 25 for 223 yards and one touchdown, while throwing one interception in his first career start against Northern Illinois this weekend. However, he left the game in the 4th quarter with an apparent ankle injury and did not return. The 3rd string QB is junior Alex Pettee. Pettee came to Toledo last year after playing at a JUCO in California, but he played very little. He saw his first action of this season when Dantin got hurt in Toledo's last game against NIU, going 2 of 2 for 28 yards. Obviously Toledo is more dangerous on offense if Opelt can play, but if the true freshman Austin Dantin plays then he adds more of an option running threat as well as the passing threat. Dantin is pretty fast for a QB.
TON: Both DaJuane Collins (RB) and Eric Page (WR) have put up impressive numbers thus far in the year. How would you describe their styles of play, and the ways in which they contribute to this O? How does the Toledo offense utilize these players?
RD: DaJuane Collins is a hard runner that can break a long gain, but does most of his damage on hard runs of 5-10 yards. He's got decent speed, but not great speed. His backup, Morgan Williams, is more of the speed back. Collins is a solid blocker on passing plays though, and can catch the ball out of the backfield.
Eric Page is a tremendous talent. He played quarterback in a wildcat type of offense in high school. The first time he played wide receiver in his life was in Toledo's season opener at Purdue this year. Page is fast and very elusive. He is also deceptively tough and can break tackles. He has more highlight type of plays this year than the rest of the offense combined. The key for him is that everyone keys on 6-5 senior wide receiver Stephen Williams, because if you don't he will burn you all game long. Page then lines up in the slot and gets a lot of mis-matches in his favor. He can catch the ball in traffic and take a hard hit and bounce back up, or he can take a bubble screen at break it with his speed. I think he has the potential to be the best receiver I have ever seen at Toledo. I really believe he will break all of UT's receiving records when his career is over.
TON: Temple's leading rusher Bernard Pierce left last week's game against Army early due to a shoulder injury, and is now questionable for Saturday. Losing BP created a major drop in the Owls' ground game, and played a major role in the team's performance. How do you think that Coaches Beckman and Ward will attack the Owls' weakness? What type of defense will this team bring?
RD: Our defense is a serious question mark. Before only allowing 19 points Saturday night against Northern Illinois, the least they had given up all year was 30 points to a Ball State team that has struggled on offense this year. Our run defense seems to do okay at the start, but teams are able to throw the ball on us. Then our safties can't cheat up and the linebackers have to drop back, which normally opens up the running game. The Toledo defense only gave up 157 yards through the air to Northern Illinois though, so maybe the pass defense is starting to turn the corner. I would expect to see the defense do a lot of run and pass blitzes, as that is what we have done all year. The main guys to watch for our junior linebacker Archie Donald and senior safety Barry Church. They lead the team in tackles by a lot and are very hard hitters.
TON: With Toledo's first 4 games of the season being their entire OOC (Out of Conference) schedule, how important are the 5 remaining MAC games this season to contend for a bowl?
RD: Toledo is 4-3 overall right now, and 2-1 in the MAC. These last 5 conference games are huge. Three more wins gets UT bowl eligible, but the MAC West Title is still within site. It starts with a very tough home game against a much improved Temple team that is undefeated in the MAC and playing great defense. If Toledo can win that game, that sets up the run for the division title. Two road games against Miami University and then the big one at Central Michigan follow up the Temple game for Toledo. Then home against Eastern Michigan and then finishing the season at arch-rival Bowling Green. Your next game is always your biggest game, but looking at the schedule I think it is obvious that Temple and Central Michigan are the two toughest games to play before the rivalry game against BG, and that game could go either way every time they play. A win over Temple this Saturday though is probably the key for Toledo to getting to 7 wins and a bowl. Losing that game would require winning 3 of the last 4, which is possible but will probably be very difficult.
TON: We're just about half way (or over half in Toledo's case) through the 2009 season, and fans are getting stronger ideas as to the identities of their teams. What do you predict the Rockets have in store for the 2nd half of the season? How do you think Saturday's game will go?
RD: Toledo has been a very inconsistent team this year, so it is hard for Rocket fans to find the team's identity. We played uninspired games against Ohio State, FIU, Ball State, and Western Michigan. We managed to win two of those, but got blown out in the other two. We lose at home to Western Michigan 58-26, then come back the next week and beat Northern Illinois 20-19, and NIU beat WMU 35-3 or something to that effect a couple of weeks ago.
One of Toledo's biggest problems this year has been penalties, especially on kick returns and on key downs on offense. Holding penalties and false starts have hurt them all year. In fact, against Ball State we had so many penalties that at one point near the end of the game, the color analyst on the ESPN Plus telecast said the following quote: "Toledo has shot themselves in the foot with so many penalties today that they have shot off all of their toes already." Most of the time when the offense does not move the ball, it is because they shot themselves in the foot with penalties. That cannot happen against Temple. Temple probably has the best defense Toledo has faced to this point, besides Ohio State. With the inconsistency of this team, it is very hard to predict Saturday night's game. If Toledo comes out like they are capable it should be a close game with Toledo winning. The Rockets can be tough at home. However, if they come out and shoot themselves in the foot with penalties and turn the ball over, Temple will roll and win big. Temple's running game scares me. They have the ability to run you over and control the clock. My gut tells me that this will be a close back and forth game that either team could win. Someone will win it in the final minute. If senior QB Aaron Opelt plays, I like Toledo's chances in a close game at the end.
Please make sure to check out RocketDigest.com for more information on the Toledo Rockets!
Toledo Rockets Game Preview
It's already Wednesday, and we're midway to Temple's next game, featuring the Toledo Rockets! In our weekly schedule, The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming opponent to keep you alert and informed on what the team is up against.
This week: Toledo.
We'll break down the Rockets to get you ready for an exciting Week 8 of College Football!
After an exciting and nerve wrecking victory over Northern Illinois, the Toledo Rockets look to continue their in conference success and push for the MAC West Title.
Current Record: (4-3)(2-1)
2008 Record: (3-9)(2-6)
- Purdue (L: 52-31)
- Colorado (W: 54-28)
- #11 Ohio State (L: 38-0)
- Florida Int. (W: 41-31)
- Ball State (W: 37-30)
- Western Michigan (L: 58-26)
- Northern Illinois (W: 20-19)
Last Matchup: (Toledo 45, Temple 17) This will be Coach Golden, as well as Temple's first game against the Rockets as MAC members.
Key Losses: (WR) Nick Moore,
Key Returns: (WR) Stephen Williams, (RB) DaJuane Collins
Here is a breakdown of Toledo's schedule so far:
USA Today's Sagarin Ratings ranks Toledo with the 77th Strength of Schedule.
RealTimeRPI's Rankings lists Toledo as 153rdth RPI as of Week 7.
Breakdown by Statistics
We'll take a look at the statistical breakdown of Toledo's offense and defense. Information courtesy of NCAA.com:
Passing Offense - 311 yards per game
Rushing Offense - 148 yards per game
Total Offense - 458 yards per game
Passing Defense - 250 yards per game
Rushing Defense - 185 yards per game
Total Defense - 435 yards per game
The Toledo Rockets are ranked 10th in the country with Total Offense. This is a high powered team that can do a lot of damage on the offensive side of the ball.
Defensively, Toledo seems to give up more through the air than on the ground. The Owls might not have their freshman phenom Bernard Pierce on the running game, so the team will have to count on the receiving corps. The Rockets will need to be aware of all threats the Owls have.
Saturday's game will be very interesting, as this matchup will be extremely important for both team's success. For Toledo, this game will keep them with Central Michigan atop the MAC West Standings.
For the Owls, it continues both a 4 game winning streak as well as an undefeated in conference record. Temple will look to stay with Ohio at the top spot of the MAC East.
The outcome of this Saturday's game will play a large role in both team's outcomes for the rest of the season. Expect a truly hard fought game that goes down to the wire. This will be an extremely exciting game for both Owls fans and Rockets fans.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's segment, where we'll have a Q&A session with Brian Nowicki from Toledo's Scout site!
For more information on the Toledo Rockets, feel free to check out any of the following Toledo sports sites:
RocketDigest.com | UTRockets.com
Conference Update: Week 7
Here's a look from around the MAC conference as to how each team faired after the 7th week of the season:
MAC West
C. Michigan 34, W. Michigan 23 (BOX SCORE)
Toledo 20, N. Illinois 19 (BOX SCORE)
Bowling Green 31, Ball St. 17 (BOX SCORE)
Kent St. 28, E. Michigan 6 (BOX SCORE)
MAC East
Temple 27, Army 13 (BOX SCORE)
Ohio 28, Miami (OH) 7 (BOX SCORE)
Bowling Green 31, Ball St. 17 (BOX SCORE)
Kent St. 28, E. Michigan 6 (BOX SCORE)
MAC Overall Standings
Here'a a breakdown of the MAC Conference as a whole through the 7th Week:
MAC West
Central Michigan (6-1)(4-0)
Toledo (4-3)(2-1)
Western Michigan (3-4)(2-2)
Northern Illinois (3-3)(1-1)
Eastern Michigan (0-6)(0-3)
Ball State (0-7)(0-3)
MAC East
Ohio (5-2)(3-0)
Temple (4-2)(3-0)
Bowling Green (3-4)(2-1)
Kent State (3-4)(2-1)
Buffalo (3-4)(1-2)
Akron (1-5)(0-3)
Miami (OH) (0-7)(0-3)
The Owl's Nest will continue to keep you informed on the MAC Conference as the season progresses.
Temple Owls vs. Toledo Rockets
Stay tuned for a preview of this matchup over the course of the week!
Owls Streak Continues!
In the team's third non-conference game, the Temple Owls were able to continue their dominance with a 27-13 victory over the Army Black Knights.
With this victory, the Owls continue their winning streak to 4 games. Along with this, Temple's overall record improves to over (4-2)(3-0). This is the first time the Owls have won 4 straight games since the 1985 season.
On a rainy and cold day, the Temple Owls were able to get the job done and beat the Army Black Knights. A few players made significant players and stood out for this victory:
1) (CB) Kevin Kroboth - His athleticism showed in his kick returning ability, plus his challenge in covering 6'10" Alejandro Villanueva.
2) (TE) Steve Maneri - The senior tight end's leaping catch regained the Owls the lead in the 4th quarter.
3) (LB) John Haley - Made a crucial 4th and 1 tackle that gave Temple possession and the chance to take the lead.
Here's the quarter-by-quarter breakdown of Temple's performance on the scoreboard against Toledo:
1st Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 1 yard TD run [7-0]
2nd Quarter
(WR) Jason Harpyer 37 yard TD catch [13-0]
3rd Quarter
No scores.
4th Quarter
(TE) Steve Maneri 6 yard TD catch [20-13]
(RB) Kee-ayre Griffin 1 yard TD run [27-13]
Final Score: 27-13 TEMPLE.
The Owls were somewhat stifled on the run after the early loss of Bernard Pierce. Pierce, Temple's running threat, left the game on a stretcher. From what we have been told, the freshman back left with a shoulder injury, and initial x-rays were positive.
Area of Improvement
As with every game, there is always room for improvement. Here are several areas that we noticed Temple needs to work on when they face the Rockets of Toledo. This week we focus on the team's continuing offensive struggles, where the Owls at times were unable to generate anything:
- Running Game: Without Bernard Pierce, the Owls are in a similar position to last year. There are 5 possible backs on this team (Kee-ayre Griffin, Lamar McPherson, Joe Jones, Ahkeem Smith) that can claim this starting spot if the Owls are not to see Bernard Pierce anytime soon. During the course of the week, someone is going to have to step up and take the helm for Temple's ground game.
- Passing Game: With the exception of Steve Maneri and Jason Harper's touchdown receptions, there seemed to be very little coming from most of the Temple wideouts. Losing Bernard Pierce, which we keep stressing, is going to put a lot more weight on the air game's shoulders. With so many weapons (James Nixon, Michael Campbell, Joe Jones, Jason Harper, Evan Rodriguez, Steve Maneri), there should be no reason why this team cannot have field days on opposing teams.
Temple's record improves to (4-2)(3-0) overall, and they will head onto the road to play Toledo.
Army's record moves to (3-4)(---) overall, and they will stay on the road to take on Rutgers.
The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming game against Toledo as the week progresses, as well as keep you updated on what is going on in the Mid-American Conference..
Live Blog: Temple vs. Army
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Army Black Knights
It's already Wednesday, and we're midway to Temple's next game, featuring the Army Black Knights! In our new weekly schedule, The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming opponent to keep you alert and informed on what the team is up against.
This week: Army.
We'll break down the Black Knights to get you ready for an exciting Week 7 of College Football!
Coming off of arguably the team's best win of the season (a 16-13 victory over Vanderbilt), the Army Black Knights have high hopes for this team.
Current Record: (3-3)(---)
2008 Record: (3-9)(---)
- Eastern Michigan (W: 27-14)
- Duke (L: 35-19)
- Ball State (W: 24-17)
- Iowa State (L: 31-10)
- Tulane (L: 17-16)
- Vanderbilt (W: 16-13)
Last Matchup: (Temple 35, Army 7) Coincidentally, Army began their 2008 campaign at home against none other than the Temple Owls. Unfortunately, the outcome of last year's game did not end in favor of the Black Knights, as Temple was able to head to New York and win convincingly.
Key Losses: Colin Mooney (FB), Carlo Sandiego (RB).
Key Returns: Patrick Mealy (RB), Ali Villanueva (WR)
In merely his first year as Army's Head Coach, Rich Ellerson has already turned this program in the right direction. This year, there has not been one game where the Black Knights have not been competitive.
Army has already tied the amount of wins the team compiled last year, and are in serious contention of a bowl bid, just midway through the 2009 season.
USA Today's Sagarin Ratings ranks Army with the 132nd Strength of Schedule.
RealTimeRPI's Rankings lists Army as 135th RPI as of Week 6.
Breakdown by Statistics
We'll take a look at the statistical breakdown of Army's offense and defense. Information courtesy of NCAA.com:
Passing Offense - 65 yards per game
Rushing Offense - 230 yards per game
Total Offense - 295 yards per game
Passing Defense - 181 yards per game
Rushing Defense - 119 yards per game
Total Defense - 300 yards per game
As the stats show, the Black Knights are way more productive with the ground game. The triple option is this teams' specialty, and will serve as a difficult task for the Temple Owls defense. So far, the Owls' running defense has been a large reason for their success.
Defensively, Army seems to give up more through the air than on the ground. The Owls have recently utilized Bernard Pierce and the run game, but also have a number of options on the receiving end. Army will have to maintain both sides of the offense, as Temple's ability to diversify can cause a lot of problems.
Saturday's game will be very interesting, as this matchup will be extremely important for both team's success. For Army, it opens up more of a possibility that the Black Knights could take down anyone remaining on their schedule.
For the Owls, it gives the team their first Out of Conference victory of the season, as well as continues the momentum they have in their 3 game winning streak.
The outcome of this Saturday's game will play a large role in both team's outcomes for the rest of the season. Expect a truly hard fought game that goes down to the wire. This will be an extremely exciting game for both Owls fans and Army fans.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's segment, where we'll have a Q&A session with Rob O'Sullivan from Army's Rivals site!
For more information on the Army Black Knights, feel free to check out any of the following Army sports sites:
GoArmySports.com | GoBlackKnights.com | ArmySports.com
Conference Update: Week 6
Here's a look from around the MAC conference as to how each team faired after the 6th week of the season:
MAC West
Temple 24, Ball State 19 (BOX SCORE)
C. Michigan 56, E. Michigan 8 (BOX SCORE)
W. Michigan 58, Toledo 26 (BOX SCORE)
MAC East
Temple 24, Ball State 19 (BOX SCORE)
Bowling Green 36, Kent St. 35 (BOX SCORE)
Buffalo 40, Gardner-Webb 3 (BOX SCORE)
Northwestern 16, Miami (OH) 6 (BOX SCORE)
Ohio 19, Akron 7 (BOX SCORE)
MAC Overall Standings
Here'a a breakdown of the MAC Conference as a whole through the 6th Week (All teams have now participated in at least one conference game)
MAC West
Central Michigan (5-1)(3-0)
Northern Illinois (3-2)(1-0)
Western Michigan (3-3)(2-1)
Toledo (3-3)(1-1)
Eastern Michigan (0-5)(0-2)
Ball State (0-6)(0-2)
MAC East
Temple (3-2)(3-0)
Ohio (4-2)(2-0)
Bowling Green (2-4)(1-1)
Kent State (2-4)(1-1)
Buffalo (2-4)(0-2)
Akron (1-4)(0-2)
Miami (OH) (0-6)(0-2)
The MAC Conference is truly underway, and now we're truly seeing the standings shape up.
The Owl's Nest will continue to keep you informed on the MAC Conference as the season progresses.
Owl's Nest Lineup (Our New Schedule!)
We've finally developed a schedule for our weekly posts, and decided to share it with you! You'll now notice on the right we have a breakdown of The Owl's Nest daily postings! Here's what it will look like:
MONDAY: Weekly Matchup - We'll present to you a general idea of who the Owls will playing this week!
TUESDAY: Conference Update - The latest scores, games, and overall news from the Mid-American Conference!
WEDNESDAY: Opponent Preview - A detailed look at Temple's opponent for the upcoming Saturday!
THURSDAY: Owls Nest Q&A - Questions and answers with a Temple opponent writer/blogger!
FRIDAY: Temple Preview - In depth look at Temple for the upcoming weekend matchup!
SATURDAY: GameDay Live Chat - Can't make the game? Join us for Live Updates and Discussion!
SUNDAY: Post Game Analysis - Assessing the outcome of Temple's latest game!
We hope you enjoy what we have in store for weeks to come! Let us know what you think of the schedule by leaving a comment below!
Owls Stay Perfect
On a day set aside for Breast Cancer Awareness, the Temple Owls made MAC Football opponents aware that they mean business.
With Saturday's 24-19 win over Ball State, the Owls move to undefeated 3-0 in the Mid-American Conference, maintaining the first place spot they earned last week. Along with this, Temple's record improves to over .500 for the first time in their 2009 campaign in this 3 game winning streak.
Temple's defense made its presence on Saturday, forcing several crucial turnovers on the Cardinals. Owls' Junior Defensive back Jaiquawn Jarrett made two phenomenal interceptions during the game, both having major impacts on the outcome of this game.
However, this effort was a team effort, and more than one player had an extreme impact on Temple's pressure:
1) Adrian Robinson - AD had no trouble slipping past Ball State's offensive line, and rushed the quarterback. He was also essential in helping Temple force an interception.
2) Muhammad Wilkerson - His size and power allowed for several knocked down passes.
3) Jaiquawn Jarrett - His pass coverage (two interceptions) said enough about his performance.
Here's the quarter-by-quarter breakdown of Temple's performance on the scoreboard against Ball State:
1st Quarter
(K) Brandon McManus 27 yard Field Goal [3-0]
(WR) James Nixon 28 yard TD catch [10-0]
2nd Quarter
No scores.
3rd Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 2 yard TD run [14-13]
4th Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 3 yard TD run [24-13]
Final Score: 24-19 TEMPLE.
Temple's offense came from both the running and passing games, but Bernard Pierce once again dominated the stat sheet. The freshman phenom finished the game with 25 carries, 126 yards, and 2 touchdowns.
Several other major runs by the Owls backfield were called back on penalties, including a touchdown run by Pierce.
Area of Improvement
Although Temple won this game, there were a lot of errors that will need to be corrected. During the game against Ball State, there were problems on all three sides of the ball that the Owls coaching staff will need to have fixed:
- Special Teams: If you are a current reader of our site, you might recall our "Areas of Improvement" from last week. We're bringing back the same point that we discussed last week, and that is Temple's Special Teams' troubles (specifically punting). Against Ball State, the main concern came from the struggles with long snapping. For several of the Owls' punts, punter Jeff Wathne was forced to jump up to catch the overthrown ball.
- Pass Offense: For the past two weeks now, Temple's offense has been dominated by the running game. Every now and then, the Owls would complete several big plays in the air, but nothing compared to the success of the run game. This team has a number of weapons that if utilized can be deadly. Coach Matt Rhule will need to get things worked out so he can take advantage of these options, and have a truly complete offensive force.
As one might argue, "a win is a win". Temple got the job done to continue their winning streak, as well as maintain an undefeated MAC conference record.
Temple's record improves to (3-2)(3-0) overall, and they will stay home for Homecoming against Army.
Ball State's record moves to (0-6)(0-2) overall, and they will go home to take on Bowling Green.
The Owl's Nest will preview Temple's upcoming game as the week progresses, as well as keep you updated on what is going on in the Mid-American Conference..
Live Blog: Temple vs. Ball State
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Continue the Momentum..
A week has passed, and the Temple Owls Football team is now ready to head home and continue their MAC Conference dominance. Last week, the Owls made their second road appearance of this young season, beating the Eastern Michigan Eagles by a score of 24-12.
With that victory, Temple put itself at an early 1st place atop the MAC East Standings. Along with this, Al Golden and the Cherry and White have their first winning streak of the season.
This week, the team will welcome MAC West opponent Ball State (0-5)(0-1) to Lincoln Financial Field.
The Owl's Nest will take a look at what the team needs to do in order to continue their undefeated MAC Conference record and to maintain their top place.
As with any team with any game, there is always some area where teams can improve on their production.
Here are some of our "Owl Objectives" for this week's game against Ball State:
1) Incorporate the Passing Game: This might sound familiar, but the running game was definitely established last week, thanks to the performance of Bernard Pierce. His electrifying 185 yards and 2 touchdowns got the job done for the Owls, and the passing game was not necessarily a factor. If TU could get this passing game going along with the run game, the team will have a complete and dangerous overall offense.
2) Tighten Up Pass Coverage: Temple's one weakness last week against EMU was most definitely the pass coverage. The Owls were continuously beat in the air by several of Eastern Michigan's talented wideouts. Temple's run defense was absolutely stifling, and the only time where the Cherry and White tended to struggle was when the Eagles threw the long ball. If the team is able to correct this and maintain the run defense, they will have no problem controlling the defensive side of the ball.
Besides these two concepts, Temple for the most part has looked very good since their loss to Penn State. If Owls fans see the consistent team that has showed up in both of their victories, there's absolutely no reason this squad cannot cause a lot of problems inside the MAC Conference.
Take a look at the matchups featured this week within the Mid-American Conference:
Around the MAC
Temple vs. Ball State (1:00 PM)
Miami (OH) vs. Northwestern (12:00 PM)
E Michigan vs. C. Michigan (12:00 PM)
Buffalo vs. Gardner-Webb (3:30)
Bowling Green vs. Kent St. (3:30)
Ohio vs. Akron (6:00 PM)
W. Michigan vs. Toledo (7:00 PM)
Ball State enters this game after a heartbreaking loss to MAC West foe Toledo, falling 37-30.
Temple returns home after a victory over Eastern Michigan, winning 24-12.
Conference Update: Week 5
Here's a look from around the MAC conference as to how each team faired after the 5th week of the season:
MAC West
Temple 24, Eastern Michigan 12 (BOX SCORE)
#10 Cincinnati 37, Miami (OH) 13 (BOX SCORE)
Central Michigan 20, Buffalo 13 (BOX SCORE)
Toledo 37, Ball State 30 (BOX SCORE)
Northern Illinois 38, Western Michigan 3 (BOX SCORE)
MAC East
Temple 24, Eastern Michigan 12 (BOX SCORE)
#10 Cincinnati 37, Miami (OH) 13 (BOX SCORE)
Central Michigan 20, Buffalo 13 (BOX SCORE)
Ohio 44, Bowling Green 37 (BOX SCORE)
Baylor 31, Kent State 15 (BOX SCORE)
MAC Overall Standings
Here'a a breakdown of the MAC Conference as a whole through the 5th Week (All teams have now participated in at least one conference game)
MAC West
Central Michigan (4-1)(2-0)
Northern Illinois (3-2)(1-0)
Toledo (3-2)(1-0)
Western Michigan (2-3)(1-1)
Eastern Michigan (0-4)(0-1)
Ball State (0-5)(0-1)
MAC East
Temple (2-2)(2-0)
Ohio (3-2)(1-0)
Kent State (2-3)(1-0)
Akron (1-3)(0-1)
Bowling Green (1-4)(0-1)
Buffalo (1-4)(0-2)
Miami (OH) (0-5)(0-2)
The MAC Conference is truly underway, and now we're seeing the standings shape up. As the season continues, we'll get more of an idea of who the strongest and weakest teams in the conference are.
Leading The Pack
In the recent years, Temple's running game has had its ups and downs. In yesterday's 24-12 win over Eastern Michigan, there was nothing but positives coming from the offensive backfield.
The Owl's Nest will take a look at Temple's performance against EMU, and what the team can take out of this victory.
The combination of RB's Bernard Pierce and Kee-ayre Griffin were almost unstoppable for the Eagles, who gave up 242 total rushing yards to the Owls.
Here's the breakdown of Temple's rushing against EMU:
Bernard Pierce (25 carries, 180 yards, 2 TDs)
Kee-ayre Griffin (8 carries, 50 yards)
Jason Harper (3 carries 37 yards)
This showed to be an overall team effort for Temple's Rushing offense, and legitimately provides another weapon in the Owls' arsenal.
The highlight of these three, however, was freshman Bernard Pierce. After Saturday's game, he is currently the 32nd ranked runningback in the country for individual yards per game.
Pierce single-handedly dominated the 1st quarter of the game, scoring both of Temple's scores during this time. In the 1st half, the 6'0" 212 pound back was already at the 100 yard rushing mark for the day.
His ability to see the field, his electrifying moves, and strength all attribute to his talents.
As always, though, this victory was a team effort.
Here's the quarter-by-quarter breakdown of Temple's performance on the scoreboard against Eastern Michigan.
1st Quarter
(RB) Bernard Pierce 16 yard TD run [7-0]
(RB) Bernard Pierce 3 yard TD run [14-0]
2nd Quarter
(TE) Evan Rodriguez 14 yard TD catch [21-0]
3rd Quarter
No scores.
4th Quarter
(K) Brandon McManus 40 yard Field Goal [24-6]
* Brandon McManus attempted a 51 yard field goal, which announcers said was slighty off, but had the strength to go 60 yards. This once again is great news for Temple fans, knowing the team now has a dependable leg on 4th downs in field goal range.
Vaughn Charlton was able to play a great game, despite most of the offense being directed towards the ground game. The Owls' field general finished the game 9/18, with 123 yards and a touchdown.
We saw what looked like a breakout performance from senior WR Jason Harper as well, who caught 3 passes for 83 yards.
Evan Rodriguez once again grabbed a touchdown pass, impressing Owls fans with another TE threat.
Area of Improvement
Temple's play on Saturday was extremely impressive after their dominating victory over Buffalo, and many adjustments were made during the week. As always, there is plenty of room for improvement, and against Eastern Michigan there were a few kinks that need to be worked out:
- Special Teams [Punting]: The Owls had trouble returning punts, with one of the returns being muffed early in the game. Although the Eagles were not necessarily able to capitalize on these mistakes, this [ball security] is something that should be more directed towards the runningbacks. As minor as this may sound, losing possession on a punt could at any time become crucial and disastrous for any team.
- Pass Defense: Temple's one defensive weakness in this game was definitely the Pass Defense. Despite John Haley's 15 yard interception, the D had a lot of trouble covering Eastern Michigan's best wideout, Jacory Stone (8 catches, 85 yards). Overall, Temple's Pass Defense gave up 230 passing yards, compared to the Run D's 50 yards. Hopefully the coaches can get this adjusted.
Overall, another impressive performance by the Temple Owls. With this victory, TU moves into 1st place in the MAC East, despite Kent State and Ohio's 1-0 conference record.
Temple's record improves to (2-2)(2-0) overall, and they will head home to take on Ball State.
Eastern Michigan's record moves to (0-4)(0-1) overall, and they will go on the road to play Central Michigan.
Live Blog: Temple vs. Eastern Michigan
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Looking For Two
In what has already been a bumpy road type of season, the Temple Owls (1-2)(1-0) will get ready on Saturday to try and get back to .500 when they take on the Eastern Michigan Eagles (0-3)(0-0).
Last week, the team redeemed themselves with a dominating win over Buffalo to open the MAC Conference schedule. This week, they'll try and get their in-conference record, and season record to two.
In our last blog, we discussed the overall team effort for Temple's victory. Against the Eagles, there's no reason not to have just a good of a performance.
The stats showed that the Owls' defense and special teams controlled this game, and we also noticed glimpses of talent in the offensive backfield. With a showing as good as last week, there's no doubt this squad could make a great run in the Mid-American Conference.
Here are some of our "Owl Objectives" for this week's game against EMU:
1) Establish the Passing Game - Against Buffalo, most of Temple's production came from every angle of the field except for the passing game. With the exception of James Nixon's 48 yard reception, and Evan Rodriguez's touchdown pass, not a lot of the Owls' success came from the passing game. Vaughn Charlton should use his greatest weapon (his arm strength) and key playmakers (James Nixon, Jason Harper, Steve Maneri, Evan Rodriguez, and Michael Campbell) to provide aerial threats against the Eagles.
2) Continue Pounding the Ball- With Bernard Pierce and Kee-ayre Griffin owning the majority of the runningback reps, there's no doubt the dual backs could blow up for another 200 yard rushing game. For Temple, having an effective running game can sometimes be the difference in a football game. It's definitely beneficial that this offensive unit gets the ground game going.
3) Defensive Intensity - The performance that Temple's defense put on against Buffalo showed the potential for this unit Against Eastern Michigan, players like Peanut Joseph, Andre Neblett, and Dominique Harris will need to step it up once again. Temple fans know that when the D shows up to play, there are a number of problems presented for the opposing team.
If Temple can establish these 3 concepts, the team should definitely make this game a challenge for the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
Once again, Temple will need to compete and take advantage of this year's schedule. A strong performance could only help make up for the upsetting loss to Villanova earlier this season. Conference games are what truly show the true identity of this team, and tomorrow's game against EMU will only help to build.
Eastern Michigan comes into this game after losing their 3rd straight to Michigan, 45-17.
Temple enters this game after getting their 1st win of the season over Buffalo, 37-13.
2010 Temple Basketball Commitments
Stay tuned for more updates on Temple Football recruiting as we head towards 2010's Signing Day!
An updated list of Temple's commitments for the 2010 NCAA Basketball Season. Please be sure to check be here for updated listings for the recruiting class.
This list will be updated with the following information: position, height/weight, name, hometown, video highlights.
Here are the current 2010 Commitments for Temple Basketball:
Stay tuned for more updates on Temple Basketball recruiting as we progress through the season.
An updated list of Temple's commitments for the 2010 NCAA Basketball Season. Please be sure to check be here for updated listings for the recruiting class.
This list will be updated with the following information: position, height/weight, name, hometown, video highlights.
Here are the current 2010 Commitments for Temple Basketball:
| POS | NAME | HT./WT. | LOCATION | HIGHLIGHTS |
| PF | Anthony Lee | 6'8"/185 lbs | Eustis, FL | VIDEO |
| SF | Aaron Brown | 6'4"/185 lbs | Newark, NJ | VIDEO |
Stay tuned for more updates on Temple Basketball recruiting as we progress through the season.
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