Temple Receives Awards; Pierce Named Freshman Of The Year

The Temple Owls had a terrific season, and are set to appear in their first bowl game in this century. With their great season, it was expected that many Owls would receive postseason honors. These honors have been handed out, with eight players being named to the First Team All-Mac.

The following players all were named to the First Team All-Mac:

Jaiquawn Jarret, DB

Elijah Joseph, LB

Colin Madison, OL

Darius Morris, OL

Andre Neblett, NT

Bernard Pierce, RB

Adrian Robinson, DE

Muhammed Wilkerson, DT

The following players all were named to the Second Team All-Mac:

Devin Tyler, OL

James Nixon, KR

The following players were all named to the Third Team All-Mac

Dominique Harris, CB

Alex Joseph, LB

Amara Kamara, LB

Steve Maneri, TE

John Palumbo, OL

Temple led all the MAC teams in "All-Mac" selections with 15, which is the most nominees since joining the MAC back in 2007. Ohio was the next closest team with 12 nominees, followed by Central Michigan with 11. The Owls also had 8 First Team All-Mac selections, ranking them #1 in the MAC, followed by Central Michigan with 6.

In addition to the First Team All-Mac awards, there were other honors handed out to a few Temple athletes. Running Back Bernard Pierce was named the 2009 Freshman Of The Year by the MAC Conference for his superb play in leading Temple to a postseason bowl game. Defensive End Adrian Robinson was named the 2009 Defensive Player Of The Year, and even Coach Al Golden received an award for being the Coach Of The Year in the MAC.

Cherry & White Nation congratulates all of the players who received these awards, and we cannot wait to see Temple's bowl game appearance.