Last donations:
Ed S., New Hope, Pa. 1/30/26 (thanks, Ed)
Jon E., Cincinnati, 1/12/26
William B., Phoenixville (12/9/25, thanks William, our first contribution since Oct.) Ed S., New Hope, and Joe S., Drexel Hill thanks to both Ed and Joe; David N., Silver Spring, Md. 10/10/25 (thanks so much, Dave) Brian C., North Philly 9/27/25 ; John from Landenberg (who we sat next to when Temple beat Maryland, 38-7) at the game today 9/6/25 (thanks, John); Jon E., Cincinnati (8/30/25), thanks, Jon; David K., Glen Mills, 8/25/25; Eric B., San Diego 8/23/25; Jay M., Salem Ore. 8/15/25 (proving that Temple Owls are everywhere. Thanks, Jay). Another anonymous donation from the same source (thanks a bunch), 8/10/2025; Anonymous (your generosity is greatly appreciated, much thanks) and Joe F., Nashville, Tenn,, 8/5//25 (thanks, Joe, our first contribution in over a month); Steve B., Rose Valley, Pa., a Temple fan (thanks, Steve, that goes in the pot for a backup laptop if this one goes down Only $300 away), 7/6/25:
Earlier:
6/15/25 (Ed S., New Hope–thanks Ed!!!)
Earlier:
Michael A., Havertown, PA (thanks, Mike); 5/14/25 Anoymous (thanks, much appreciated) 4/25/25, David B., Delaware (owner of the most photogenic dog on the internet and someone who I and the late Phil M. had a great conversation with at the 2012 UConn game… can’t believe how time flies, thanks, Dave!!! will definitely meet up again at the next Temple at Delaware game); Matt P. (former Temple player under Al Golden), 4/21/2025 (thanks, Matt, could not have come at a better time because we have a bill for this site coming 4/30 and did not know how we were going to pay it); Brian, Philadelphia (thanks, Brian for being a long-time reader, sorry I missed you at C&W this year) 4/15/25; Ed S., New Hope, PA (4/6/25; thanks Ed, our first donation in nearly two months);
2/8/25: Anonymous.
Robert G., Quakertown, 12/17/24 and Joe F., Philadelphia, 12/16/24.. thanks for taking some of the sting out of paying to fix this laptop. Much appreciated.
Others:
Brian C., Philadelphia.
Anonymous, Anywhere USA (thanks for the generous donation), 9/2/24; David B., Delaware (8/24/24), thanks, David!) Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (6/20/24) …. thanks, Ed!!
David E., Philadelphia, Pa., 6/19/24 (thanks David); Zamani F., Philadelphia, Pa. June 7 (thanks, Z) Michael A., Havertown, Pa, May 9; John J., South Bloomingville, Ohio May 5; Hill Studios, Paulsboro, N.J. (thanks for breaking the longest time between contributions in TFF history), May 1, 2024 (the three May contributions will keep us afloat through the summer, thanks, Mike, John and Hill Studios it’s great to know people care); Jon E., Cincinnati, 10/11/23 (thanks, Jon); John from Landenburg at the Miami game (in the parking lot no less), 9/23/23. Thanks, John. Great conversation as always.
Two donations on opening day against Akron, one at the game from Ed of Perkasie and one from the greatest punter in Temple history, Eddie L., of the same hometown of Bruce Springsteen (our first contributions since April and they keep this site going; much appreciated); Heriberto S., McDonough, GA, 4/24/23 (thanks, Heriberto!!) Two on 4/14/23 (thanks to Joe F. and Ross M. ); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. 2/18/23 (thanks, Tom!!!)Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (1/9/23; thanks, Ed,) Lawrence S., West Chester, Pa., 12/28/22, our first contribution in over a month (thanks Larry, this will help in having to replace the printer we purchased in the summer that went on the fritz); Bob C., Chadds Ford, Pa., 11/27/22 (thanks Bob, our first contribution since September) Ed P., Perkasie, Pa. who donated 9/24/22 at the UMass game and Ed and I both remember and love Pennridge coach Wayne Helman; Joe S. (Delaware County), 9/3/22 (thanks Joe, hope to see you at Lafayette or RU); James G. (thanks James and for all the great posts you make on this site),, 7/29/22: Matt P. (former Al Golden player, thank you Matt for the generous donation it will be put to good use as we will explain in Monday’s post), 6/9/22; Matt F., Horsham, Pa. (thanks, Matt!!), June 6, 2022; David, B., Milton, DE (thanks, Dave), April 11, 2022: Andy B., Philadelphia, Pa. (our first donation of 2022, thanks Andy), March 3, 2022; Ed P., Yardley, Pa. 12/25/21 (thanks, Ed for the Christmas donation); Matt F., no hometown found (“a celebratory donation for Carey’s firing”), 11/30/21 thanks, Matt; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio, 11/29/21 (thanks, Jon for the donation and the great comments on this site); James G., Royersford, Pa. 11/28/21 (thanks, Jim, for the donations and your comments on the website); Anonymous (no home town given but donation really appreciated), 11/20/2021; Roger D., Rehoboth Beach,, Del., 10/24/21; Joe S., Drexel Hill, Pa. 10/3/21 (thanks, Joe) At the BC game (9/18), John from Landenburg (thanks, John for being a great friend of this site for so many years); Three Aug. 21 donations: Eric A (former player), Atlanta, Ga; Anonymous (by request), Cincinnati, Oh; Tim R., Buffalo, N.Y. (sincere thanks to all); David N., Silver Springs, Md (thanks Dave) 7/10/21; former Temple player Matt P., who lives in Columbus, GA now (thanks Matt) 7/9/21; Joe F., Philadelphia (4/7/11, thanks Joe) Matt F., Horsham, Pa., 3/27/21 (thanks, Matt); Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio (1/31/21, thanks Jon) Ed P.,, Yardley, Pa. (thanks, Ed, much appredicated), 1/16/21; Mitchell S. , 12/21/20, our first contribution since (10/8) earlier, Former Owl Bruce G., Flourtown, Pa, who generously donated $100 in “honor” of the Ambler guy 10/8/20; (if they hate you in Ambler, we love you in Flortown,” BG says). Thanks, BG, we appreciate it; Earlier: James G., Philadelphia (7/21/20, thanks James) Robert B., Philadelphia (7/13/20, thanks, Bob, hope to see you at the tailgates again this fall); Previous: Jon E. from Cincinnati 6/15/20, our first donation this calendar year (thanks, Jon); Earlier, John from Landenberg; Kurt B., Wyomissing Hills, PA (former Temple player, 10-15-19) Earlier: David B. , Springfield, PA (9/26/19 … thanks, Dave!) also John from Landenberg (9/21/19); Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla. (8/22/19, thanks Tom!! Also, 10 days earlier, Bob. C and Joe S. and, on June 26, first bowl MVP Mark B.
Earlier: Matt F., Philadelphia; Matt P. (former Temple player) John from Landenberg and Jon E. from Cincinnati
Jay M. no hometown found ; Earlier: William B. Chicago; John from Landenberg, ; Mark B, South Jersey, Joe S, Springfield, PA…,
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Ed P., Perkasie, Pa; and Richard W. (no hometown given); Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Tim C., no hometown available; Bob C., David B., Springfield (Montco); Mark B., from South Jersey; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Joe S., Primos, PA; Thomas W., Palm Coast Fla; Jon E., Cincinnati; Mike S.,no hometown; Ed P., Yardley; William B., Chicago; Matt M., Philadelphia; Matt T.., Oreland; Kevin H., Philadelphia; John from Landenberg, Pa.; Carl M, Silver Spring, Md.;; Brett K., Swedesboro, N.J.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, NY; David K., Malvern; Jon E., Cincinnati ; Jon, SE Ohio; Cordalia and Jim S., Eastampton, NJ.; Herb G., Newport News, Va.; Richard W., Royersford; Matt T., Philadelphia, Pa.; MWB, Mechanicsville, Va.; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; K.J., Alexandria, Va.; Jeff D., Philadelphia,; Michael R., Philadelphia,Matt T, Philadelphia, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.(8 in a row for 8 in a row, thanks EM); Jake and Diane Gicker, Dunmore, Pa.; Ed M., Paoli, Pa.; Adrian R. Sr., Harrisburg, Pa.; Frank M., Marlton, N.J.; Ernie, Millville, N.J.; ; Jay M., Salem, Ore.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Phil E., Lorton, Va; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Matt M., (five donations in a row); Kevin F., Philadelphia, Pa.;Matt M. (three donations in a row, thanks, Matt); Matt M.; Matt M.; Brian C., Philadelphia, Pa.; Matt M., Hometown ;Unknown; David N., Silver Spring, Md.; Matt M., hometown unknown; Frank K., Horseheads, N.Y.; Mike F., Montauk, N.Y.; John, Landenberg, Pa.; Michael B, D.C.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; James G., Philadelphia, Pa.; Michael R., Philadelphia, Pa.; David N., Silver Spring (Md.);
Mark H., Gilbertsville, Pa.; Lisa M., Hummelstown, Pa.; Johnny Who, West Chester, Pa.; John T., Medford, N.J. (formerly North Catholic, Philly); Jon, SE Ohio; Jay M., Salem, Ore.; Dan M., Moscow, Pa.; Cyrus, Oklahoma City; Jon E., Cincinnati; Chris K., Harrisburg, Pa.; Chip M., Silver Spring, Md.; Dave B., Springfield, Pa.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, N.Y.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Ed F., Philadelphia, Pa.; Frank P., Jamison, Pa.; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Matt G., Haddonfield, N.J.; Tom L., Charlottesville, Va.; Thomas S., Landisville, Pa.; Jack D., Haddonfield, N.J.; Heriberto S., McDonough, Ga; Dr. Jim S., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Dick White, Milton, Del.; Matt T., Philadelphia; Jerome S., North Caldwell, N.J.; Mike D., Fairview, N.C.; Tim W., Myerstown, Pa.; Edward P., Yardley, Pa.; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Kurt B., Wyomissing, Pa.; Joe S., Primos, Pa.; Tom S., East Norriton, Pa.; Jon E., Cincinnati, Ohio; Matt T., Yardley, Pa.; Steve C., West Chester, Pa.; Floyd, Blackwood, N.J.; Jim J., Chalfont, Pa.; John, Landenberg, Pa; Jon E., Cincinnati; Ron A., Camp Hill, Pa.; Jay S., Jenkintown, Mr. John H.; Jonathan N., Atlanta, Ga.; Michael E., Levittown, Pa.; Ted D., Media, Pa. Nick and Sharon, Upper Bucks County; Phil E., Lorton, Va.; Todd H., New York City; Alex H., Westport, CT; Joe S., Primos, PA; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Ross M., Garden City, N.Y.; Stanley G., Mountain Top, Pa.; David N., Silver Spring, Md.; Micah F., Philadelphia, Pa.; James S., Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Tom W., Palm Coast, Fla.; Johnny B. at the Hill Studio, Paulsboro, N.J.; Nick C., Philadelphia; Tom C., Birmingham, Ala.; Phil. E. (Fast Phil), Lorton, Va; Jerome S., North Caldwell, N.J.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; George P., Downingtown, Pa.; Edward F., Philadelphia; Bryan S., North East, Pa.; Josh P., West Chester, Pa.; Brent Z., Atlanta, Ga.; David B., Springfield (D), Pa; Lisa M., Hummelstown, Pa.; David H., Pottstown, Pa.; Brian O., Ambler, Pa; Frank P., Jamison, Pa.; Brian C., Philadelphia; Mark B., Manlius, N.Y.; Ted D., Media; Scott J., Columbus, Ohio; Thomas H., Mullica Hill, N.J.; George T., Rehoboth Beach, Del.; Rob G., Fleetwood, Pa; Steve C., West Chester, Pa.; Fred A., St. Augustine, Fla.; Michael S., Westfield, N.J.; John, Landenberg, Pa.; Kent J., Alexandria, Va.; Frank P., Jamison, Pa; Matt G., Basking Ridge, N.J.; Joe S., Primos, PA; Nick and Sharon, Upper Bucks County; John T., Medford, N.J.; Cap P., Finksburg, Md; Coolowl, New York City; Michael B., Washington, D.C.; Oakee, Salem, VA; Rob from Fleetwood; John from New Kensington; Kathyrn, Bloomingville, Ohio; Rockland Owl; Matt, Haddonfield, N.J.; Anthony, New York City; Jason F., Berlin (N.J.); Ed, New Hope; Mark B., Manlius, N.Y.; Mike, Lindenwold, N.J.; Tom C., Birmingham, Ala. Jim, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.; Kurt, Wyomissing Hills, PA;
Dave, Ocean City, N.J.; James, Chalfont; Ross, Garden City (N.Y.); Schmitty, Ocean City, N.J.; Sarge (via Schmitty);
Broad Street Leon; Martin, Encino (Calif.); John, Boston; Mike, Susannanoa, N.C.; Francis, Lansdale; Tom L., Charlottesville, Va.; Mark, Gilbertsville, Pa.; Frank, Sebastian, Fla.; George, Toms River, N.J.; Tom, Branchburg, N.J.; Chris, Philly (our first Philly donation!); John, Landenberg, Pa.; Tom S. East Norriton, Pa.;
Temple Football Forever 
From what I could see, Navy didn't load up to stop Bernard Pierce, at least not compared to what Toledo or Army did to try to stop the run. That surprised me, because they were getting killed. It seemed like Navy played it very conservatively on defense, and in return Temple gavy Navy a taste of their own medicine. Pierce is really really good. The line is doing a great job, but the vision and timing the Pierce is displaying is really unusual for such a young back. Now, as for Charlton, it's hard to figure out what happened, because he hasn't had a game anything close to this bad, this season. He actually looked pretty good at Toledo and even when he hasn't looked good, his efficiency is still pretty high. Today he was completely innefective (emphasis on the word "completely"). Was he hurt? Honestly I don't think Charlton is very good, or will ever be very good. But, I think he continue to do what he's done, which is throw the deep ball and, if the offensive coordinator runs some easy pass plays early in the game to get him in rhythm, he can be efficient. The good news is that Temple has Miami and Akron next. So, if Charlton needed some, uh, lesser opponents to regain his confidence, he's got em.
I don't know if Charlton needs to be benched but the coaching staff needs to just realize this kid is not a Tebow or McCoy and work the passing game off of Pierce's running ability. Don't try the 40 yard pass, which Charlton can throw easily but then be 10 yards off to the left or right of his receiver and run curls, 10-15 yard crossing patterns, screens, hit guys out in the flats, etc. Every team from now till end of season is going to load the box with eight defenders gunning for St. Bernard. The soft underneath should be a turkey shoot for our passing game. And special teams. Why does each of these plays have to be a pepto bismol moment?Hopefully someone is going to address these two points for the rest of the season. And hopefully the fans will start coming back. I was at the Nova game with my son (he's 9) and it was electric, right up to the end of the game. We then went to the Army game and it was a sad display for homecoming, weather be damned. Get on the case of the Inquirer and Daily News. Even the guys on CBS yesterday before the game were making fun of the Inky because here you have a team with a remarkable turn around, playing the biggest game of its season and the only news on it was a game time announcement, right next to a women's basketball story.Penn State is not from Philly. I understand (intimately) TU's history but time for our local media to start showing the school support!
Steve McDonald's comment (I published this but it's not showing up .. must be caught in cyberspace somewhere so I'm just copying and pasting it here:Mike, give Coyer the nod and see what we have. As the program grows into something worthy of respect, I'm sure we won't have to worry about recruiting QB's. I love watching Bernard Pierce but he and the offense demands balance – we have decent receivers who are not being utilized as they deserve.
Good comments all around… I'd love to see what Bernard can do with a viable passing attack. Right now, our passing attack is not viable. It's not even close to viable and we have the best group of receivers and tight ends I've seen at Temple since the Leslie Shepard days.
Mike,You are dead on with you comments about the QB situation. Why settle for a below-average passing game just because we are winning when we could be so much better? It is sad to see weapons like Nixon, Harper, Campbell, Jones, Rodriquez, etc., etc., get wasted while Pierce has to shoulder the entire offensive load. Here's an interesting question: would Charlton start for any opponent we've faced this year? My answer would be no. Although he has great arm-strength, he is grossly inaccurate and he has a low football IQ. From my perspective, these are not new problems with Charlton, he has been holding the offense back since game one. I don't care who they put in but replace him with somebody.
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Thanks Mike, I actually posted it on the your last entry but it carries through for this discussion as well, so I thiank you and I am in agreement fully, passing game needs to be opened if we're going to be effective, especially in a bowl game (Or to prep for 2010)
2 comments – 1 on special teams, 1 on QBJames Nixon has been getting overlooked in the kudos department, which is understandable considering the dramatic performances of Pierce (and Charlton for different reasons). So, I'm going to throw a little love in Nixon's direction. He returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, which was one of the key plays in the win. He's the #2 guy on the team in all purpose yards and I think he has nearly cemented his role as the big play receiver/kick returner. As for who could step in for Charlton, wouldn't it have to be Chester Stewart? I don't see how Coyer enters into the equation at this point. Al Golden praises Stewart, he's the designated #2 QB. Stewart surely gets more reps than Coyer. Stewart's been with the program longer. I find it hard to imagine Al Golden suddenly saying, "the heck with it, let's try Coyer. He was good in high school!" I think that, barring injuries, the only way Coyer sees the field is if Charlton loses his job to Stewart and then Stewart loses his job to Coyer. At this point, I think that's a very slim chance, with the season heading into the home stretch and the team riding a 6 game winning streak. Golden is a conservative coach and he doesn't make haphazard changes. A lot of the success he has built at Temple has depended on players having to earn their playing time. To start benching Charlton and going to the 3rd string QB, would be very un-Golden-like.
I was at the game and other than the Charlton's poor performance and the special teams mishaps, this was by far the best I've seen Temple this season. I don't know why Charlton is constantly overthrowing his wide open receivers. It makes no sense. He seems to be regressing. Pierce ran for more yards than the entire Navy offense gained. This reliance on Pierce is making me nervous. Two games ago he was carted off on a stretcher. Yesterday he left the game limping after being collared. There is way too much dependence on him. Looking at the film of Pierce's first touchdown, I saw a Navy player trying to push him put of balance. He looked like a powder puff trying to stop a locomotive.Tony D
I want to pose three unrelated questions. (a) Rank the MAC's top 5:(1) CMU(2) ?(3) ?(4) ?(5) ?I think it's clear that the 2,3,4, and 5 slots belong to Temple, NIU, Ohio, and Kent State, but in which order? TU, KSU, and OU haven't played each other yet. It's hard to gauge Temple on their win-loss record, because their schedule has been weak. (b) What are the odds that this is Al Golden's last season at Temple?Does Virginia fire Al Groh and go after Al Golden? Where else might Golden end up?(c) If the MAC expands to 14 teams, who do they add?I don't know if Southern Illinois has designs on moving up, but they seem like a good choice. They fit geographically and they have an excellent football program. What about Villanova? Joining the MAC would split them between the Big East in basketball and the MAC in football. Would they rather join the Big East? or would they rather maintain the status quo?I've heard Hofstra mentioned and they are an intriguing choice. But, the Colonial is a terrific league and I could unerstand Hofstra being happy to stay put, along with teams like UMass, JMU, etc.Finally, what about Army? Not sure if Army would be interested. Personally, I'd love to have them. If Army joined, their schedule would be nearly set from year-to-year, because after their league schedule and their service academy games, there would only be one or two other slots on the schedule to fill. I don't know if Army thinks they can return to glory or at least replicate what Air Force and Navy have accomplised in recent decades.
I think it's clear that the 2,3,4, and 5 slots belong to Temple, NIU, Ohio, and Kent State, but in which order? I think that's the order. Interesting that the East is having a better year in terms of top 5 than the west. (b) What are the odds that this is Al Golden's last season at Temple?I think Al stays because next year's team, with Coyer at the helm, will be a dynamite ballclub, by far his best ever. Also, Mike London goes to Virginia and Joe Pa stays at PSU, so AG sticks at TU. Plus, that Villanova game left a bad taste in his mouth and he can't wash it out with Listerine or by being the head coach at any other school. After next year, all bets are off.Does Virginia fire Al Groh and go after Al Golden? Where else might Golden end up?I don't think there's a viable opening for him. He's an East Coast guy.(c) If the MAC expands to 14 teams, who do they add?Army. But it will have to be with a good selling job.What about Villanova? Joining the MAC would split them between the Big East in basketball and the MAC in football. Would they rather join the Big East? or would they rather maintain the status quo?Villanova doesn't draw flies. They make us look like Penn State in terms of fan interest. I went a national quarterfinal playoff game, Fordham at Villanova, a few years ago and there were 5,000 people in that 13K stadium. The ceiling of interest in Villanova football is very low. The ceiling of Temple interest is very high.I've heard Hofstra mentioned and they are an intriguing choice. But, the Colonial is a terrific league and I could unerstand Hofstra being happy to stay put, along with teams like UMass, JMU, etc.I don't think Hofstra has the infrastructure (stadium, etc.).Finally, what about Army? Not sure if Army would be interested. Army already is playing MAC teams. Why not add a couple more and play for the championship? Makes a lot more sense from their perspective than CUSA. Somebody is going to have to knock some sense into the USMA heads and it should be Bradshaw, but I'm not sure if he cares enough about the MAC or Army or even Temple to be proactive.