Some big men on campus this weekend

By Mike Gibson
It's been less than a month since the most important first season of Al Golden's head coaching career.
We're not talking about the football season that recently ended.
We're talking about recruiting season.
This time, a full one.
Golden has hit the ground running and, in this race, he's got Travis Shelton-type speed.
If the best recruiters in the country run a 4.5, Golden runs a Shelton-like 4.27.
Or at least a Daryl Robinson-style 4.31.
Despite recruiting for a school that has won zero and one game in successive seasons, Golden is recruiting with a zeal that produces impressive results.
Collegefootballnews.com named Temple's 2006 class the No. 1 recruiting class in the MAC.
All signs are that this 2007 one will blow that one well off the charts.
Golden is Temple's "Big Man on Campus" and he was escorting as many as 16 recruits around Temple Town this weekend, almost all larger in stature than the former Penn State tight end who will be their head coach.
From all the information we've been able to gather so far, Temple has at least 13, maybe as many as 15 or 17, commitments headed for 25.
Of the following, 13 are solid Temple verbals. Tempe is hopeful about Cooper signing, lured by the promise of not only some immediate playing time, but some immediate IMPACT playing time:
Daryl Robinson, North Catholic _ The Philadelphia Daily News' co-player of the year in the city, Robinson scored 26 touchdowns on the best North Catholic team of the modern era. In the summer, he was listed as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and rated the No. 15 cornerback prospect in the nation. He's locked down three Division IA receivers this season.
Delano Green, Fork Union Military _ One of two Fork Union players at the Temple football banquet, who had what was described as a "fantastic" performance in a combine in late November. As a result, got two solid offers from ACC teams. Stands by his Temple commitment. Chances are another big-time Fork Union catch will verbal to the Owls in the next few days.
Charles Stewart, DeMatha (Md.) _ Starting quarterback and versatile all-everything athlete from one of USA Today's top 25 teams. Tossed game-winning touchdown pass in D.C. championship game in front of 9,000 fans.
Marcellus Grigsby, Sacramento City College _ Same area that produced Tim Brown (who went to City College of San Francisco), Grigsby is considered one of the best JUCO running backs in the country and someone who could conceivably replace Brown as the Owls' feature back. Grigsby is a mid-year transfer and will enter Temple in January.
Corwin Acker, Maryland _ Named the top running back in his Maryland county of Montgomery and named county Player of Year for struggling 1-9 Blake team despite encountering defenses designed to stop him. Rushed for 1,490 yards and 13 touchdowns. Runs a 4.4-40.
Elijah Joseph, Kent School (Ct.) _ Brother of former Owl recruit Alex Joseph. Great instincts to the ball. Reminds some Temple coaches of current Owl Junior Galette.
Matt Balasavage, Lancaster Catholic _ Perfect tight end for Golden's pro-style offense, has height (6-5) and great hands and comes from a championship program. Caught 35 passes for 515 yards and five touchdowns. Also played defensive end for the Crusaders.
Kit Anderson, Neshaminy _ Running back also comes from a perennial contender. Not only the captain of the team, crowned King of his senior class. An excellent student and former teammate of current Owl starter Georg Coleman. Owls are concentrating on adding some speed and Anderson is one of seven recruits who have posted sub-4.5-40 times.
Chris Tremel, West Essex, New Jersey _ The 6-4, 260-pound defensive lineman has eye-opening speed (4.9-40) for a man his size. Owls currently have plenty of opportunities for young linemen to make their mark and Tremel could move up the depth chart quickly.
Richie Walls, Downingtown East _ Can play corner, or safety, running back or wide receiver. Runs a 4.37 40.
Tyreek Spain, Wissahickon _ 6-3, 215 pass-rush end who runs a 4.8 40 and turned down solid offers from fellow MAC teams Buffalo and Akron for Owls.