From the beginning of the offseason, it was expected that Chester Stewart would garner the honor of being Temple's opening day quarterback. Coach Golden recently announced who would be starting under center, and to no surprise, Stewart was the decision.
The junior quarterback has started just seven games throughout his Temple career, with four of those starts coming in the 2009 season. Stewart gives the Owls a solid passer, as well as a threat on the ground. He scored two rushing touchdowns in his junior season, along with 514 yards and three touchdowns on 26-for-65 passing.
However, Temple won't have to rely too much on Stewart considering that their main option is sophomore running back Bernard Pierce. One of the nation's top running backs, Pierce gives Temple a legitimate running threat to relieve Stewart of having to make to many completions. But that doesn't mean Stewart won't be a key part to the offense. When opposing teams figure out how to stop Pierce, the ball will be in the hands of Stewart to carry Temple out victorious.
With Stewart starting, redshirt freshman Chris Coyer and redshirt junior Mike Gerardi will have the duties of backing up Stewart, or in a case of emergency, taking over for him.
(Picture source: MAC Football Nation)
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