Brown & Mathewson named Assistant Directors of Temple Football Operations

PHILADELPHIA – Francis Brown and Dave Mathewson have been named assistant directors of football operations at Temple University, director of operations Ed Foley announced on Wednesday.

Brown will focus on internal operations, working with player development and community service projects.  Mathewson will handle external operations, working with football camp and recruiting.

“Francis Brown was a great player because of his intensity and desire, and he brings those qualities into our program to help give our players all the assistance they need to succeed in college,” Foley said.  “Dave Mathewson brings a great work ethic. He’s been with us for three years and has a great relationship with our players and the Temple University community. His personality and drive will be a great asset to our program.”

Brown coached the defensive backs at Paul VI High School prior to joining the Owls. The New Jersey native has also worked as a football trainer at Nexxt Level Sports as well as helping with several area summer camps.

Brown received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Western Carolina University in 2006.  The team captain was a first-team All-SoCon selection at corner back for the Catamounts. Brown had two short stays with the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. Brown was three-time All-Conference quarterback at Camden High School, setting the school record with 47 touchdown passes.

Mathewson is no stranger to Temple football, working with the Owls while pursuing his undergraduate degree. He served as a student assistant coach during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, working with the defense and special teams. During his tenure, Mathewson has worked in recruiting and staff coordination. He assisted with the creation of weekly practice schedules, scouting reports, and motivational signage.  Mathewson has also worked with Temple’s football operations, helping with the Owls’ summer camps.

During the summer of 2010, Mathewson worked as the football operations and recruiting intern at Princeton. He organized weekly mail campaigns and helped with the summer camp series.

The Annandale, N.J., native earned a bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation management from Temple in 2010.

Temple returns 46 lettermen, including 13 starters. The Owls open the 2011 season with cross-city rival Villanova in the third annual Mayor’s Cup, sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts, at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday, Sept. 1. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.