After tossing 10 touchdowns for just under 1,400 yards, and starting in Temple’s first bowl game in 30 years against UCLA, fifth-year quarterback Vaughn Charleton decided to switch positions. The decision to move from quarterback to tight end has been questioned by many, but the entire Temple coaching staff is thankful for the switch.
"He impressed everybody," Owls coach Al Golden said. "I don't think there was a guy on the team who didn't say, 'Did you just see that?' "
With Charleton taking over the duties of an every down tight end for the Owls, it will be interesting to see how he performs in his first season at the position. He does, however, have the size to be successful at tight end. His 6-foot-4 presence will be widely used down the middle of the field, and he has even bulked up nearly 25 pounds in preparation of taking more hits this season, especially over the middle.
"I was pretty confident I could do it," [Charleton] said. "I have a good idea of where the tight end is supposed to be on all the routes. Picking up the running game is the biggest thing I had to work on in the offseason."
So will Charleton make an impact right off the bat? He will go up against a mediocre defense in Villanova to open the season up, and won’t face a legitimate defense until week three against UCONN, and then the following week at Happy Valley to face Penn State. Hopefully he will get enough reps in before conference play opens up so he will be ready to be a key contributor against the MAC opponents.
(quotes gathered by Philly Inquirer)
"He impressed everybody," Owls coach Al Golden said. "I don't think there was a guy on the team who didn't say, 'Did you just see that?' "
With Charleton taking over the duties of an every down tight end for the Owls, it will be interesting to see how he performs in his first season at the position. He does, however, have the size to be successful at tight end. His 6-foot-4 presence will be widely used down the middle of the field, and he has even bulked up nearly 25 pounds in preparation of taking more hits this season, especially over the middle.
"I was pretty confident I could do it," [Charleton] said. "I have a good idea of where the tight end is supposed to be on all the routes. Picking up the running game is the biggest thing I had to work on in the offseason."
So will Charleton make an impact right off the bat? He will go up against a mediocre defense in Villanova to open the season up, and won’t face a legitimate defense until week three against UCONN, and then the following week at Happy Valley to face Penn State. Hopefully he will get enough reps in before conference play opens up so he will be ready to be a key contributor against the MAC opponents.
(quotes gathered by Philly Inquirer)
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