PHILADELPHIA – Temple true freshman linebacker Tyler Matakevich has been named to the 2012 Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-America Team.
Matakevich is just the 12th Temple freshman to earn All-America honors and the first since running back Bernard Pierce (2009) to earn recognition as a true freshman. He joins defensive tackle Dan Klecko (1999) as the only Owls to capture first-team freshman All-America accolades.
“This is truly an amazing feeling," Matakevich said. "I am so honored. I could not have
achieved this without the help of my teammates, especially the
upperclassmen. It is such an honor to be recognized among the great
names of the Temple football tradition. I can’t wait to get back to
school and get back on the football field.”
The 2012 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year and a second-team selection as well as the 2012 ECAC Defensive Rookie of the Year, Matakevich played in all 11 games, starting eight games last fall. One of just four true freshmen to earn a starting role for the Owls, Matakevich became the first freshman in school history to record 100 tackles. He led the Temple defense in his inaugural campaign with 101 tackles, including 67 solo stops, three TFL, three break-ups, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.
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