2009 Temple Owls football team

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2009 Temple Owls football
Temple T logo.svg
MAC East Division co-champion
EagleBank Bowl, L 21–30 vs. UCLA
Conference Mid-American Conference
DivisionEast
Record9–4 (7–1 MAC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Matt Rhule (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Pro spread
Defensive coordinator Mark D'Onofrio (4th season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Lincoln Financial Field
Seasons
←  2008
2010  →
2009 Mid-American Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
Ohio xy  7 –1   9 –5  
Temple x  7 –1   9 –4  
Bowling Green  6 –2   7 –6  
Kent State  4 –4   5 –7  
Buffalo  3 –5   5 –7  
Akron  2 –6   3 –9  
Miami (OH)  1 –7   1 –11  
West Division
No. 23 Central Michigan x$  8 –0   12 –2  
Northern Illinois  5 –3   7 –6  
Western Michigan  4 –4   5 –7  
Toledo  3 –5   5 –7  
Ball State  2 –6   2 –10  
Eastern Michigan  0 –8   0 –12  
Championship: Central Michigan 20, Ohio 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll
At the 2009 EagleBank Bowl 2009 Eagle Bank Bowl in-game action.jpg
At the 2009 EagleBank Bowl

The 2009 Temple Owls football team represented Temple University in the college 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Temple competed as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division. The team was coached by Al Golden and played their homes game in Lincoln Financial Field.

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The Owls finished the season 9–4, 7–1 in conference play to be co–champions of the MAC East Division and were invited to the EagleBank Bowl where they lost to UCLA 30–21. This was the Owls first bowl game since the Garden State Bowl in 1979.

Before the season

Recruiting

US college sports recruiting information for 2009 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Cody Bohler
OL		Somerville, New JerseyImmaculata HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)300 lb (140 kg)–Nov 9, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 75
Levi Brown
DT		Bethlehem, PennsylvaniaLiberty HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)312 lb (142 kg)5.1Jun 28, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Blaze Caponegro
RB		Wall, New JerseyWall HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)205 lb (93 kg)–Dec 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Chris Coyer
QB		Vienna, VirginiaOakton HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)208 lb (94 kg)4.64Jan 14, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Kadeem Custis
DT		Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaSt. John Neumann HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)5Dec 23, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Justin Gildea
DB		Hollidaysburg, PennsylvaniaHollidaysburg Area SHS5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)175 lb (79 kg)4.49Oct 27, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Elijah Grant
OL		Piscataway, New JerseyPiscataway Township HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)340 lb (150 kg)–Jan 28, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Marcus Green
LB		Scotch Plains, New JerseyScotch Plains-Fanwood HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)225 lb (102 kg)–Jan 7, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Aaron Hush
Delaware		Piscataway, New JerseyPiscataway Township HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)211 lb (96 kg)–Jan 7, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Alex Jackson
Delaware		New Berlin, New YorkMilford Academy6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)225 lb (102 kg)–Dec 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Kamal Johnson
Delaware		Willingboro, New JerseyWillingboro HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)251 lb (114 kg)–Feb 3, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Kwame Johnson
DB		Wayne, PennsylvaniaValley Forge Military5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)185 lb (84 kg)–Jan 7, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Maurice Jones
DB		Chatham, Virginia Fork Union Military Academy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)178 lb (81 kg)–Dec 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Brandon McManus
K		Lansdale, PennsylvaniaNorth Penn SHS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)170 lb (77 kg)–Nov 24, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Deon Miller
WR		Fork Union, VirginiaFork Union Military Academy6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)205 lb (93 kg)4.7Jan 28, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 73
Ryan Murray
OL		Chatham, VirginiaHargrave Military Academy6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)325 lb (147 kg)5.4Sep 25, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 75
Gary Onuekwusi
LB		Baltimore, MarylandPaul Laurence Dunbar HS6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)215 lb (98 kg)4.6Jan 25, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Andrew Opoku
WR		North Brunswick, New JerseyNorth Brunswick Township HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)209 lb (95 kg)4.67Feb 4, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 73
Byron Parker
ATH		Virginia Beach, VirginiaTallwood HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)173 lb (78 kg)4.45Dec 7, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 75
Deonte Parker
DB		Quincy, CaliforniaFeather River5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)190 lb (86 kg)–Dec 19, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A
Chris Parthemore
TE		Camp Hill, PennsylvaniaCedar Cliff HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)220 lb (100 kg)4.7Oct 30, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Shahid Paulhill
DT		Fork Union, VirginiaFork Union Military Academy6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)275 lb (125 kg)–Dec 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Bernard Pierce
RB		Concorde Mills, PennsylvaniaGlen Mills5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)200 lb (91 kg)–Jan 5, 2009 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Geoffrey Prather
LB		Valley Forge, PennsylvaniaValley Forge Military College6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg)–Dec 16, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Darryl Pringle
OL		Reading, PennsylvaniaReading SHS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)305 lb (138 kg)–Jul 3, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 40
Evangelos Regas
OL		Toms River, New JerseyToms River High – North HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)325 lb (147 kg)–Jul 3, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 77
Jerry Watters
WR		Cherry Hill, New JerseyCamden Catholic5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)167 lb (76 kg)4.57Jun 26, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 71
Jeffrey Whittingham
DT		Atlantic City, New JerseyAtlantic City HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)285 lb (129 kg)–Jun 26, 2008 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: N/A   ESPN grade: 73
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 89   Rivals: 112
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Temple Commit List for 2009". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  • "Football Recruiting: Temple". Scout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  • "Temple Football Recruiting 2009". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2009.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved August 22, 2009.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendanceSource
September 37:00 p.m.No. 5 (FCS) Villanova *
L 24–2727,759 [1]
September 1912:00 p.m.at No. 5 Penn State *
 BTN L 6–31105,514 [2]
September 2612:00 p.m. Buffalo
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
 ESPN Plus W 37–1313,949 [3]
October 31:00 p.m.at Eastern Michigan
W 24–123,364 [4]
October 101:00 p.m. Ball State
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
W 24–1913,420 [5]
October 171:00 p.m. Army *
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
W 27–1314,275 [6]
October 247:00 p.m.at Toledo
W 40–2416,334 [7]
October 313:30 p.m.at Navy *
 CBSCS W 27–2428,305 [8]
November 57:30 p.m. Miami (OH)
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
 ESPNU W 34–3213,827 [9]
November 138:30 p.m.at Akron
ESPNUW 56–1710,927 [10]
November 211:00 p.m. Kent State
  • Lincoln Financial Field
  • Philadelphia, PA
W 47–1321,046 [11]
November 2711:00 a.m.at Ohio
ESPNUL 17–3514,135 [12]
December 294:30 p.m.vs. UCLA *
 ESPN L 21–3023,072 [13] [14]
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

Villanova

1234Total
Wildcats00141327
Owls0107724

Temple blew a 10-point lead over the Wildcats to ultimately lose 27–24 to the Villanova Wildcats to open the year on a sour note. This game was similar to many games last year where Temple would have a lead but be unable to finish off an opponent, such as the overtime loss to Navy and the Hail Mary loss to Buffalo last year. After a scoreless first quarter, Temple got a 10–0 halftime lead, then made it a 17–7 lead midway through the third after each scored, and Villanova scored to make it 17–14, but Temple would score again early in the 4th quarter to make it 24–14, but Villanova would shut out the Owls the rest of the way, making it 24–17 on a field goal soon after, late in the game Villanova tied it up, and just as Temple was about to go for the win, a turnover led to a Villanova field goal that gave them their first win of the year and put Temple at 0–1 to start the new year. It was also Villanova's first win against a I-A opponent since 2003, ironically it Temple. Villanova leads the series.

Penn State

1234Total
Owls30306
Nittany Lions7143731

Temple hadn't beaten Penn State since 1941, and that nearly 70-year losing streak remained intact, but the Owls kept themselves in the game early with a field goal and successful onside kick. Afterwards, the momentum they had gained was quickly lost as Penn State made it 21–3 at halftime and 24–6 after three. Penn State put the game out of reach with a touchdown run by Stephon Green. Soon afterwards, Penn State put their backups in, but were unable to score any more points. With the 6–31 loss, this now makes four straight games that the Owls have failed to score at least a touchdown on Penn State.

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Buffalo

1234Total
Bulls060713
Owls31710737

With the huge blowout win over Buffalo, Temple was able to get revenge for the previous two years, including a last second loss on a Hail Mary and a blowout loss the year before. This also gave Temple their first win of the year.

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Eastern Michigan

1234Total
Owls1470324
Eagles060612

With the 24–6 win over Eastern Michigan, the Owls were now .500 and undefeated in the MAC.

Ball State

1234Total
Cardinals0013619
Owls1007724

Despite going 12–2 last year and being ranked as high as #12, the Ball State Cardinals remained winless this year after giving Temple a game that appeared closer than it really was. Temple took a 10–0 lead, but fell behind 13–10, but soon retook the lead and would hold on for the 24–19 win, giving up a meaningless touchdown on the game's final play to make the game look like a nailbiter. Temple also was 3–0 in the MAC and 3–2 overall with the win.

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Army

1234Total
Black Knights0310013
Owls7601427

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 10:43 Bernard Pierce 1 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 0–7

2nd Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 13:17 Jason Harper 37 Yd Pass From Vaughn Charlton (Pat Failed) 0–13
  • ARMY FG 02:11 Alex Carlton 24 Yd 3–13

3rd Quarter

  • ARMY FG 07:50 Alex Carlton 23 Yd 6–13
  • ARMY TD 04:06 Ali Villanueva 4 Yd Pass From Trent Steelman (Alex Carlton Kick) 13–13

4th Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 07:25 Steve Maneri 6 Yd Pass From Vaughn Charlton (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 13–20
  • TEMPLE TD 05:26 Kee-ayre Griffin 1 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 13–27

Toledo

1234Total
Owls131010740
Rockets7100724

Temple defeated a favored Toledo team 40–24 in the Glass Bowl. Like Temple, Toledo had improved greatly from last year.

1234Total
Owls01431027
Midshipmen377724

With this win, Temple became bowl eligible.

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

  • NAVY FG 03:11 Joe Buckley 30 Yd 0–3

2nd Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 11:11 Bernard Pierce 68 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 7–3
  • NAVY TD 01:55 David Wright 3 Yd Punt Return (Joe Buckley Kick) 7–10
  • TEMPLE TD 01:41 James Nixon 100 Yd Kickoff Return (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 14–10

3rd Quarter

  • TEMPLE FG 12:08 Brandon McManus 45 Yd 17–10
  • NAVY TD 07:54 Vince Murray 5 Yd Run (Joe Buckley Kick) 17–17

4th Quarter

  • NAVY TD 14:55 Kriss Proctor 2 Yd Run (Joe Buckley Kick) 17–24
  • TEMPLE FG 12:02 Brandon McManus 21 Yd 20–24
  • TEMPLE TD 02:41 Bernard Pierce 41 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 27–24

Miami (OH)

1234Total
RedHawks31001932
Owls14710334

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

  • 11:20 TEMPLE Bernard Pierce 1 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 0–7
  • 07:57 MIAMI (Ohio) Trevor Cook 20 Yd 3–7
  • 01:50 TEMPLE Vaughn Charlton 1 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 3–14

2nd Quarter

  • 05:21 TEMPLE Bernard Pierce 7 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 3–21
  • 03:41 MIAMI (Ohio) Armand Robinson 11 Yd Pass From Zac Dysert (Trevor Cook Kick) 10–21
  • 00:11 MIAMI (Ohio) Trevor Cook 26 Yd 13–21

3rd Quarter

  • 09:17 TEMPLE Brandon McManus 42 Yd 13–24
  • 02:37 TEMPLE Bernard Pierce 14 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 13–31

4th Quarter

  • 13:35 MIAMI (Ohio) Steve Marck 24 Yd Pass From Zac Dysert (Trevor Cook Kick) 20–31
  • 08:52 MIAMI (Ohio) Armand Robinson 14 Yd Pass From Zac Dysert (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) 26–31
  • 02:36 MIAMI (Ohio) Thomas Merriweather 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) 32–31
  • 00:03 TEMPLE Brandon McManus 18 Yd 32–34

Akron

1234Total
Owls142171456
Zips1700017

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 12:34 Michael Campbell 63 Yd Pass From Chester Stewart (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 7–0
  • AKRON TD 09:30 Andre Jones 9 Yd Pass From Patrick Nicely (Branko Rogovic Kick) 7–7
  • AKRON FG 05:00 Branko Rogovic 45 Yd 7–10
  • AKRON TD 03:06 Sean Fobbs Recovered Fumble In End Zone (Branko Rogovic Kick) 7–17
  • TEMPLE TD 00:10 James Nixon 22 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 14–17

2nd Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 06:15 Delano Green 66 Yd Punt Return (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 21–17
  • TEMPLE TD 01:06 Chester Stewart 8 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 28–17
  • TEMPLE TD 00:31 Bernard Pierce 2 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 35–17

3rd Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 09:37 Joe Jones 24 Yd Pass From Chester Stewart (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 42–17

4th Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 14:30 Chester Stewart 1 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 49–17
  • TEMPLE TD 11:31 Matt Brown 5 Yd Run (Brandon Mcmanus Kick) 56–17

Kent State

1234Total
Golden Flashes370313
Owls09241447

Scoring summary

1st Quarter

  • KSU FG 08:58 Freddy Cortez 21 Yd 3–0

2nd Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 11:12 Evan Rodriguez 10 Yd Pass From Kevin Armstrong (Pat Blocked) 3–6
  • KSU TD 04:48 Kendrick Pressley 6 Yd Pass From Spencer Keith (Freddy Cortez Kick) 10–6
  • TEMPLE FG 00:17 Brandon McManus 24 Yd 10–9

3rd Quarter

  • TEMPLE FG 10:41 Brandon McManus 28 Yd 10–12
  • TEMPLE TD 09:00 Matt Brown 71 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 10–19
  • TEMPLE TD 06:55 Kee-ayre Griffin 36 Yd Interception Return (Brandon McManus Kick) 10–26
  • TEMPLE TD 01:38 Matt Brown 1 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 10–33

4th Quarter

  • TEMPLE TD 13:56 Delano Green 52 Yd Punt Return (Brandon McManus Kick) 10–40
  • TEMPLE TD 09:08 Delano Green 50 Yd Run (Brandon McManus Kick) 10–47
  • KSU FG 04:22 Freddy Cortez 46 Yd 13–47

Ohio

1234Total
Owls0107017
Bobcats7613935

Ohio defeated Temple, and by virtue of a tie-breaker, advanced to the MAC Championship Game. Temple still won a share of the MAC East Division.

EagleBank Bowl

The UCLA Bruins (6–6) played the Temple Owls (9–3) at the 2009 EagleBank Bowl at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C. The bowl game was scheduled to start at 4:30 PM US EST on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Temple was playing in its first bowl game since the 1979 Garden State Bowl and made only its third bowl appearance in school history. [16] After a dominant first half, UCLA staged a second half rally, and defeated the Owls 30–21.

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Bruins7371330
Owls7140021

Personnel

Roster

As of 2009-08-21 [17]

Wide receivers

  • Ryan Alderman – Freshman
  • 8 Nyles Bynum – Junior
  • 10 Delano Green – Junior
  • 13 Josh Hutchison – Junior
  • 15 Dy'Onne Crudup – Senior
  • 18 Jason Harper – Senior
  • 19 Deione Sydnor-Robinson – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 22 Matt Brown – Freshman
  • 23 James Nixon – Sophomore
  • 39 Matt Brookhart – Freshman
  • 80 C. J. Hammond – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 81 Deven Baker – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 84 Michael Campbell – Junior
  • 85 Vaughn Carraway – Freshman

Offensive line

  • David Kim – Freshman
  • 59 Jerry Barlow – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 50 Jeff Whittingham – Freshman
  • 57 Marcus Brown – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 61 Sean Pearson – Freshman
  • 62 Steve Ciocci – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 63 Derek Dennis – Junior
  • 66 Darryl Pringle – Freshman
  • 67 Matt Paul – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 68 Jeremy Schonbrunner – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 69 Wayne Tribue – Sophomore
  • 70 Colin Madison – Junior
  • 71 Darius Morris – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 72 Cody Bohler – Freshman
  • 73 Devin Tyler – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 74 Evan Regas – Freshman
  • 75 Simon Ogunleye – Freshman
  • 76 Steve Caputo – Sophomore
  • 77 John Palumbo – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 78 Sean Boyle – Sophomore
  • 79 Pat Boyle – Sophomore

Tight ends

  • Cody Booth – Freshman
  • Robert Feeley – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • Richard Fricke – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 44 Lawrence Turner – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 83 Chris Parthemore – Freshman
  • 86 Steve Maneri – Senior
  • 87 Anthony Pekarski – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 88 Evan Rodriguez – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 89 Matt Balasavage – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 98 Alex Jackson – Freshman
 

Quarterbacks

  • Matt Falcone – Freshman
  • 7 Chester Stewart – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 11 Chris Coyer – Freshman
  • 12 Vaughn Charlton – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 13 Bryan Morris – Freshman
  • 14 Mike Gerardi – Redshirt.svg Sophomore

Running backs

  • 3 Lamar McPherson – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 20 Kee-ayre Griffin – Sophomore
  • 24 Ahkeem Smith – Sophomore
  • 26 Joe Jones – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 30 Bernard Pierce – Freshman

Fullbacks

  • 48 Zack Collins – Redshirt.svg Freshman

Defensive line

  • 2 Andre Neblett – Senior
  • 43 Adrian Robinson, Jr. – Sophomore
  • 45 Morris Blueford, Jr. – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 52 Brian Sanford – Senior
  • 65 Dave Nwasike – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 72 Grigory Frenk – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 90 Cameron Wise – Redshirt.svg Freshman
  • 91 Elisha Joseph – Junior
  • 92 Shahid Paulhill – Freshman
  • 93 Kamal Johnson – Freshman
  • 94 Kadeem Custis – Freshman
  • 95 Morkeith Brown – Sophomore
  • 96 Muhammad Wilkerson – Sophomore
  • 97 Geoffrey Prather – Freshman
  • 99 Levi Brown – Freshman
 

Linebackers

  • Vince Tuzze – Freshman
  • 4 Alex Joseph – Senior
  • 31 Tahir Whitehead – Sophomore
  • 32 Quinten White, Jr. – Sophomore
  • 33 Blaze Caponegro – Freshman
  • 34 Zach Kane – Freshman
  • 36 Gary Onuekwusi – Freshman
  • 40 Jordan Martin – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 41 Marcus Green – Freshman
  • 46 John Haley – Senior
  • 51 James Namude – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 53 Stephen Johnson – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 54 Dan Van Norton – Freshman
  • 56 Amara Kamara – Junior
  • 58 Elijah Joseph – Junior

Defensive backs

  • 1 Wilbert Brinson, Jr. – Senior
  • 5 Jaiquawn Jarrett – Junior
  • 6 Dominique Harris – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 9 Anthony Ferla – Redshirt.svg Junior
  • 14 Ricky Ueberroth – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 16 Maurice Jones – Freshman
  • 17 Marlin Terrell – Sophomore
  • 21 Jared Williams – Redshirt.svg Sophomore
  • 24 Mina Gould – Freshman
  • 25 Deonte Parker – Junior
  • 28 Marquise Liverpool – Junior
  • 29 Justin Gildea – Freshman
  • 35 Kwame Johnson – Freshman
  • 37 Kevin Kroboth – Sophomore
  • 39 Aaron Haas – Freshman
  • 42 Byron Parker – Freshman
  • 48 Matt Duncan – Redshirt.svg Freshman

Punters

  • 47 Jake Brownell – Redshirt.svg Senior
  • 49 Jeff Wathne – Junior

Kickers

  • 19 Brandon McManus – Freshman
  • 90 Ryan Novak – Junior
† Starter at position     * Injured; will not play in 2009.

Coaching staff

NamePositionYear at school
Al Golden Head coach
Special teams coordinator		4th
Mark D'Onofrio Assistant head coach
Defensive coordinator		4th
Matt Rhule Offensive coordinator
Quarterbacks coach		4th
Jared BackusLinebackers coach3rd
Andrew DeesOffensive line coach4th
Ed Foley Tight ends coach
Assistant offensive line coach
Recruiting coordinator		2nd
Tyree ForemanRunning backs coach3rd
Kevin M. Gilbride Wide receivers coach3rd
Randy Melvin Defensive line coach1st
Paul WilliamsDefensive backs coach4th

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World Bowl XII was NFL Europe's 2004 championship game. The game was played at Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on June 12, 2004. In this game, the defending champion Frankfurt Galaxy returned to try to protect their title after going through a 7–3 regular season. Their opponent was the Berlin Thunder, as they entered the contest after a franchise-best 9–1 regular season. 35,413 fans were in attendance to watch this championship bout. The Thunder's regular season record pretty much explained their performance, as they stripped the Galaxy of their championship belt in a close match-up. The final score was 30–24, in favor of Berlin. Thunder RB Eric McCoo won MVP honors by running 28 times for 167 yards and a touchdown, with his longest run being 69 yards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ArenaBowl XX</span>

ArenaBowl XX, held on Sunday, June 11, 2006, was played to determine the championship of the 2006 season of the Arena Football League (AFL). For the second consecutive year, the game was played at the neutral site of the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. It pitted the National Conference Champions, the Orlando Predators, against the American Conference Champions, the Chicago Rush. The Chicago Rush won 69–61. This game was televised on AFL on NBC, and was the final game played under the AFL's contract with NBC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Dallas Cowboys season</span> NFL team season

The 2006 Dallas Cowboys season was the 47th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL). The season began with the team trying to improve on their 9–7 record in 2005. The base offense was changed to a 2-tight end formation. Several high-profile free agents were signed including controversial wide receiver Terrell Owens and kicker Mike Vanderjagt. Veteran defensive end Greg Ellis was also converted into a linebacker.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 BCS National Championship Game</span> College football game

The 2008 BCS National Championship Game was played at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday, January 7, 2008, and featured the No. 1 and No. 2 college football teams in the United States as determined by the BCS Poll to decide the BCS National Championship for the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Dallas Cowboys season</span> NFL team season

The 2007 season was the Dallas Cowboys' 48th in the National Football League (NFL), their 19th under the ownership of Jerry Jones, their 36th playing their home games at Texas Stadium, their first season under offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and their first season under head coach Wade Phillips. The Cowboys finished the regular season tied for the best record in the NFC (13–3) and earned a first-round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs, both for the first time since 1995.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Chicago Bears season</span> NFL team season

The 2008 season was the Chicago Bears' 89th season in the National Football League (NFL), and the fifth under head coach Lovie Smith. They finished the 2008 season with a 9–7 record, improving upon their 7–9 record from the 2007 season. The Bears failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 North Texas Mean Green football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 North Texas Mean Green football team represented the University of North Texas in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 2009 season was the team's third under head coach Todd Dodge. The Mean Green played their home games on campus at Fouts Field in Denton, Texas. North Texas finished the season 2–10 and 1–7 in Sun Belt play.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team represented Louisiana Tech University as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by third-year head coach Derek Dooley, the Bulldogs played their home games at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, Louisiana. Louisiana Tech finished the season with a record of 4–8 overall and a mark of 3–5 in conference play, tying for fifth place in the WAC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Boise State Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos played their home games at Bronco Stadium, most famous for its blue artificial turf surface, often referred to as the "smurf-turf". They completed the regular season undefeated (13–0), their second consecutive unbeaten regular season and fourth in the last six years, and won the WAC title for the seventh time in the last eight years. The Broncos capped their season with a showdown against fellow unbeaten TCU in the 2010 Fiesta Bowl, which marked the Broncos' return to the site of the game that put the program on the national sports map, the 2007 Fiesta Bowl. With their 17–10 win, the Broncos avenged a loss to the Horned Frogs in the previous season's Poinsettia Bowl, and became only the second team in Division I FBS history to finish a season 14–0, after Ohio State in 2002. The Broncos finished ranked #4 in the Associated Press and USA Today coaches poll for their highest ranking in school history to finish a season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 Toledo Rockets football team</span> American college football season

The 2009 Toledo Rockets football team represented The University of Toledo during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season and as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) East Division. The team was coached by Tim Beckman and played their homes game in the Glass Bowl. The finished with a record of 5–7.

The 2009 Idaho Vandals American football team represented the University of Idaho during the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Vandals, led by third-year head coach Robb Akey, were members of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and played their home games at the Kibbie Dome, an indoor facility on campus in Moscow, Idaho.

The 2010 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Jim Grobe, who was coaching his tenth season at the school, and played its home games at BB&T Field. Wake Forest competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, as they have since the league's inception in 1953. They finished the season 3–9, 1–7 in ACC play.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Boise State Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos were led by fifth-year head coach Chris Petersen and played their home games at Bronco Stadium. They entered the 2010 season with winning streaks of 14 games overall and 25 games in regular-season play. This was the Broncos' final season as a member of the Western Athletic Conference, as the school announced on June 11, 2010, that it would leave the WAC for the Mountain West Conference effective July 1, 2011.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2010 Army Black Knights football team</span> American college football season

The 2010 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights, led by second-year head coach Rich Ellerson played their home games at the Michie Stadium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Outback Bowl</span> College football game

The 2011 Outback Bowl, a college football bowl game, matched the Florida Gators of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) against the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big Ten. The 25th edition of the Outback Bowl, it was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The game kicked off at 1 p.m. EST on January 1, 2011, and was telecast on ABC. The Florida Gators won with a final score of 37–24.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Boise State Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2011 Boise State Broncos football team represented Boise State University in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos were led by head coach Chris Petersen, winner of the 2010 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award, and played their home games at Bronco Stadium. This season was Boise State's first in the Mountain West Conference after spending the previous ten years in the Western Athletic Conference. They finished the season 12–1, 6–1 Mountain West play to finish in second place. They were invited the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas for the second consecutive year where they defeated Arizona State 56–24.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2011 Army Black Knights football team</span> American college football season

The 2011 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights were led by third-year head coach Rich Ellerson and played their home games at Michie Stadium. They finished the season 3–9.

The 2012 Syracuse Orange football team represented Syracuse University in the 2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Orange were led by fourth year head coach Doug Marrone and played their home games at the Carrier Dome. The season marked their last as members of the Big East Conference, as they joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013. They finished the season 8–5, 5–2 in Big East play to claim a four-way share of the Big East Conference championship. They were invited to the Pinstripe Bowl where they defeated long-time rival West Virginia, whom they did not play in the regular season due to the Mountaineers' move to the Big 12 Conference. The 2012 season also proved to be the final one for Marrone as the Orange head coach, as he was hired as the new head coach of the NFL's Buffalo Bills shortly after the end of the season.

The 2013 ACC Championship Game was the eighth football championship game for the Atlantic Coast Conference. It featured the Florida State Seminoles, winners of the ACC's Atlantic Division, and the Duke Blue Devils, winners of the ACC's Coastal Division. Duke was the first team other than Georgia Tech or Virginia Tech to represent the Coastal in the ACC Championship Game.

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