Addazio was officially introduced as Temple’s new head coach at a press conference in Philadelphia. Addazio replaces Al Golden, who was hired by Miami earlier this month. Addazio will remain on Florida’s staff through the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1, meaning he and Florida head coach Urban Meyer will go out together on the Gators’ sideline. Meyer recently announced his resignation following the Outback Bowl against Penn State in Tampa. During his six seasons at Florida, Addazio specialized in recruiting the Northeast and the Philadelphia area. A charged-up Addazio said Thursday that when he first heard the Temple job was open, he immediately pursued it with a passion. "This is a diamond in the rough,"’ Addazio said. "I knew this is where I wanted to be. It’s awful great to be back in the Northeast, and it’s awful great to be in Philadelphia at Temple University. This is a special place. I can feel it." "You couldn’t write a better script for me."
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