Last donations: 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:
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6/15/25 (Ed S., New Hope–thanks Ed!!!)
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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 
TFF,how soon we forget….several months ago when a few of us raised the red flag on this year's class you cautioned us. one class does not make a team, this year or next, and AG did leave us in good shape….., what we really need is back-to-back strong recruiting classes,'12&'13, defined by several four-star recruits. then we'll really know if Daz is all that and a bag of chips.
well-said, Northern. I'm really warming to Addazio but I'm not a Stepford Daz follower. The belief is going to have be fueled by deeds. So far, the recruiting "deeds" are suspect. Name me one guy that turned down a BCS offer and accepted one from Daz. AG had a handful of those a year. Heck, his first recruit was one of those guys.
Tre Johnson was years after BooBoo Palmer, and Palmer was a diamond in the roguh. And no one wanted Palmer. He was not selecting between Penn State and Temple. Same way Penn State was not knocking on Bernie Pierce's door. There is every reason to believe Adazzio gets kids with talent, so don't judge so quickly.
Do you think we are more likely to beat the Penn States of the world with Spencer Reid in the backfield or Ryan Brumfield? To me, it's not even close and I don't buy the argument that "Addazio is a professional so he knows more than you" because I heard the same thing when Ron Dickerson was the head coach and when Bobby Wallace was the head coach. I really feel he didn't do his homework on Brumfield and the Reid thing is a real head-scratcher. If you don't think Reid has a CHANCE to be a starting and effective tailback for Temple, then don't give him a scholarship. If he thinks Reid can start, then I can question his judgment.
Don,TFF,the prudent thing to do at this point maybe to let this class pass and let's see what this season will do for next year's class. give Daz a 'free pass' this year; let go of expectations, and focus on the most important three hours of the week for 2011. the Jury is out and we are the collective Judge in waiting..,, "can't wait" maybe our mantra
Not to mention, Brumfield just won the state high jump gold, with a jump of 6'10". I don't see Reid having the ability to clear 4'… Good luck with that goal line leap.The whole thing just smells of politics. I don't have a problem with Reid being on the team, but to waste a scholarship on him, especially knowing how wealthy his family is.I'm with you TFF, it still bugs the heck out of me.
My bad. Tre Johnson was part of Jerry Berndt's first recruiting class, not Arians'…Still, the point remains the same.Both gems out of hastily recruited one-month recruiting.Both Tre Johnson and Paul Palmer were high school superstars, as was Ryan Brumfield.Can't say the same for honorable mention all Central league tailback Reid.
TFF,any insight on the 6'5 wideout who runs a sub 4.4 who committed for next year?
Imhotep is much more known for hoops than football …. in a terrible league, the division Imhotep plays in is quite possibly the lowest level of football in the state. I'd like to see us sign more polished players who've caught 20 TD passes in good high school leagues.
concur and thanks! but we stand behind the diamond in the rough…,
Whats the deal with Juice Gringer, is he a player and is he ready to come in and start. QB play is the only thing holding us back from winning the MAC. Hopefully, Pierce did something different in the off-season to stay healthy. I would love to steal one from PSU and hope the Linc is fully of cherry and white.
too many "diamonds in the rough" can get you fired … as I learned painfully with other Temple coaches.AG had a nice mix of getting projects (Alex Jackson) who projected and kids like Adrian Robinson (Big 33 MVP) and Kee-Ayre Griffin (Boston College recruit) who were coveted by the big-time BCS schools. I was hoping Daz would follow the same blueprint, given his recruiting connections. All I've seen is a lot of projects and not enough Arobs and Kee-Ayres.With a big win over Villanova, we can approach a 50/50 crowd for PSU.If so, we will make a lot more noise than they will… I'm thinking of 1975, when we both had 30K fans at FF and the Cherry and White pom-poms covered the entire stadium. That's what a 14-game winning streak will do for a program.
Juice Granger is here and he's working out with the squad. In fact, he and Spencer Reid are here and I'm pretty sure the rest of the guys arrive the first week of July. I will pass out if Granger starts, though. Temple has NEVER had a QB go from JUCO to starter in first game … in fact, it took the great Walter Washington quite a few games before he got his first start.
http://blog.pennlive.com/patriotnewssports/2011/06/big_33_matt_johnson_jalen_fitz.htmlfunny article with them bickering about Temple vs. BG at the end. Will you be attending the Big 33 game tomorrow Mike? I usually go every year but I wont be able to see it this year. I was there the year Arob dominated, also when Tribue and some other lesser known recruits played in the game. Its always been an enjoyable time watching future TU players
I'm watching it right now on TV… Pa is down 28-7 at halftime… ugh… I'm old enough to remember Pa. going toe-to-toe with the Texas All-Stars in this game.
TFF,Giving a full-ride to Reid may not help the team, but it certainly provides a tremendous boost to the "program". Who will know Temple players better than the Eagles? And, think of how many of our players will be exposed to pro players…., working-out, transfer of knowledge, etc. This is a unique strategic move, and a great one by our coaches? How many BCS teams play in pro stadiums? How many Pro Head Coaches have a son playing in the same town? We are the only program in the nation who can take advantage of this very unique opportunity.
TFF,I know that you really wanted Ryan Brumfield to be an owl, But its time to let it go. You and I both are waiting for the time when Temple starts winning head to head recruiting battles with Penn State or even Rutgers for that matter. However, RB was not that recruit. He is going to Eastern Michigan. I know he had an amazing high school career but its not like Golden offered him and he chose TU over Penn State and the Addazio came in and rescinded the scholarship. And while SA hasn't landed a four/ five start recruit yet he hasn't even coached a game yet. However, what i do like is that we already have 6 commits before Golden had his first commit last year. I also like that they are kids he thinks can help the program that are mostly local. Its think we give SA a chance to win some games and make good on his promises and hopefully finish strong after a great football season
The next bench mark for Daz won't be the next big recruit (although it would be nice to get a Big 33 MVP like Adrian Robinson), it will be beating Villanova, 100-3. (OK, I'll settle for 55-3 and grudgingly settle for 35-14.) If he accomplishes any of the above type scores, we know we have something here. If he doesn't, we have some problems. It's that simple. We need to beat the crap out of Villanova and then build on that momemtum and AT LEAST grab 1 of 2 of Maryland and PSU.
"Villanova's bid to get a spot has fallen through,"This is news to me…Tell me more!
Villanova won't be getting a BE football invite. Not now. Not ever.If they come up with $521 million for a 70K state-of-the-art stadium like the one Temple plays in, they might be able to grab a BCS spot in about 20 years. Not before. Don't see that ever happening.