McManus Earns MAC Honor

For the third time in his collegiate career, sophomore kicker Brandon McManus has been named the MAC Specialist of the Week. By now, we already know what he accomplished, but let's take another look at what the young man did.

• Hit a 53-yard field goal to end the first half.
• Scored the lone points of the third quarter on a 44-yard field goal.
• Nailed a 40-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
• Won the game on a 43-yard field goal with :03 seconds remaining.
• Also added an extra point following Matt Brown's first quarter touchdown.
• Averaged 65.0 yards per kickoff.

Now that's a good way to start off the season for McManus, and a good way to build confidence heading into Temple's toughest part of the schedule, including a showdown with Big Ten juggernaut, Penn State.

Other MAC awards were awarded to the following players:

• Offensive Player of the Week: QB Spencer Keith, Kent State
• Defensive Player of the Week: DB Keith Morgan, Bowling Green