Temple’s 1st Bowl Game In 30 Years Has A Local Flavor

From the Maryland Gazette:

One of the younger players that has helped lead the Temple turnaround is quarterback Chester Stewart. The 2007 DeMatha High School graduate took over the starting position for the Nov. 5 game against Miami (Ohio) University, after playing in five previous games.

The redshirt sophomore has completed 26 of 65 passes for 514 yards and three touchdowns, and running for two more scores in nine games.

Stewart said redshirting his freshman season allowed him to become more comfortable with the offense. He also said he learned from the other quarterbacks, which helped him become a better player. He said he was more excited than nervous when he started his first game.

“You come in as a freshman and think you can do everything, but I had a hard time grasping the offense,” he said. “I always prepared like I was going to start, so I didn’t have to change my preparation. I just didn’t try and do too much because we have a good team and we were winning before I was named the quarterback.”

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