CB Rock Ya-Sin fits the Colts zone heavy system. Ya-Sin has the physical traits to disrupt WRs at the line of scrimmage, and he will tackle in the run game. The Temple product can play outside the numbers in the Colts two-deep and three-deep coverage schemes.
No running backs ran the 40-yard dash in under 4.4 seconds at the NFL combine on Friday. Oklahoma State's Justice Hill ran the fastest time, putting up a 4.40, with Temple's Ryquell Armstead (4.45), Florida's Jordan Scarlett (4.47) and Ohio State's Mike Weber (4.47) following Hill. Top-ranked running back Josh Jacobs has a groin injury and did not compete in on-field workouts, but his former Alabama teammate Damien Harris ran a 4.57 in the 40.
Temple AD Patrick Kraft introduced new football coach Rod Carey on Friday -- just 29 days after having welcomed Manny Diaz to the same position.
Rod Carey, who led Northern Illinois to the Mid-American Conference title last season, has agreed to become the next head football coach at Temple, sources confirm to ESPN.
Sources: Temple is expected to name Northern Illinois' Rod Carey as its next coach. The Philadelphia Inquirer first reported the impending agreement. A deal is nearing completion and should be finalized barring a late change. Wisconsin offensive coordinator Joe Rudolph also was strongly considered. Carey is 52-30 in six years at NIU. An official announcement could come Friday.
Iowa held on to defeat Mississippi State, and Kentucky capped its best year since 1977 with a win over Penn State.
SOURCE: Miami is hiring Temple's Manny Diaz as its next coach. The Athletic first reported the deal. Very quick work by Miami to bring back its defensive coordinator, who left just weeks ago.
Temple coach Manny Diaz spoke with Miami today about the Hurricanes' head coaching vacancy, according to a source. Diaz, a Miami native who had been Hurricanes defensive coordinator, would provide continuity if he returns. He has a $4 million buyout so not ideal but Mark Richt's decision surprised a lot of people. Bringing back Diaz makes sense if Miami can pull it off financially.
Bowl season kicks off today with six games, with Fresno State's prolific QB Marcus McMaryion defeating Herm Edwards' Arizona State Sun Devils early on.
Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz, whose unit led the nation in pass defense and was second in yards allowed this season, has been hired to become Temple's new head coach.
Temple is closing in on a deal to make Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz its next coach, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation. Yahoo Sports first reported the impending deal with Diaz, 44, who would succeed Geoff Collins with the Owls. Barring something unusual, Temple has its man in Manny Diaz.
Temple's last four coaches have landed Power 5 jobs, so this will be a very sought-after position. Athletic director Patrick Kraft is highly regarded. If Temple looks internally, defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker is a rising star. Other possible candidates include Alabama co-offensive coordinator/receivers coach Josh Gattis, Mississippi State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown, Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold, Boston College co-defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. Would Temple look at Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano?
Geoff Collins said Friday in his introduction as Georgia Tech's coach that leading the Yellow Jackets is his dream job, although his farewell to Temple was "heart-wrenching."
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| UCF | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| Temple | 7-1 | 8-5 |
| Cincinnati | 6-2 | 11-2 |
| South Florida | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| East Carolina | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UConn | 0-8 | 1-11 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Houston | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Memphis | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Tulane | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| SMU | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Navy | 2-6 | 3-10 |
| Tulsa | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Donaldson | OT | Signed | 76 |
| Thomas Joe-Kamara | S | Signed | 75 |
| Re'Mahn Davis | RB | Signed | 74 |
| Kwesi Evans | WR | Signed | 74 |
| M.J. Griffin | CB | Signed | 73 |
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | T. Matakevich | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2015 | T. Matakevich | Bronko Nagurski Award |
