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:
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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);
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Temple Football Forever 
Not to mention a clear facemask on the play BP got his bell rung on.Or the Ohio player LITTERALLY HOLDING ONTO ON TO THE LEG OF A TU PLAYER TRYING TO GET IN THE GAP ON ONE OF OHIO'S BIG RUNS THAT SET UP ONE OF THEIR SCORES.OR THE HOLD ON OHIO'S SECOND TOUCHDOWN.oR THE OTHER 3 OR 4 AGGREIOUS EXAMPLES I SAW.But you know what, if we want to be in a BCS confrence, we need to beat Ohio, even if the refs spot them (by my measure-which i wont get into the specifics tongith) 14 points.We did alot of it to ourselves with bad gap control and bad coverage.
to amend last comment. Its not so much about beting a 5-3 ohio team, its more about not losing 3 MAC games
Or the bad spot on Ryan Alderman's first-down catch and about 100 other little subtle things I might have missed.Heck, with these officials, Ohio State would have had a tough time beating Ohio tonight.Ball State 23, Ohio 20(Temple 42, Ball State 0)Buffalo 38, Ohio 37(Temple 34, Buffalo 0)What are the chances Ball State and Buffalo got more fairly officiated games vs. Ohio than Temple did?I'd say pretty damn good.
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I dont know why, but this loss hurts the most of any TU has suffered since i became a TU fan when i started school there in 05. (Navy loss is up there, same with ohio and miami (oh) last year, and the first nova game, and the ucla game… Atleast when you lose to PSU, u can take solace that their a good BCS confrence team, thought last year hurt even more than this year because it was at PSU).I think its because of the confrence realignment stuff adding weight to this season and this game, and the rivalry, and the refs, and because it seems everything for this season came crashing down with this loss.Before this game, I thought we were a a top 30-40 team. I could swallow the PSU comeback, and the toledo loss being against a good team and possibly a trap game for us, and BGSU loss being a fluke. But now, not so much. We need to re-examine what we are. Who have we beaten? BC just killed 2 win MD. Akron and Buffalo are in the cellar. Nova is 1-8 in FCS. The only respectable team weve beaten is Ball State, and theyre a grand total of 1 game over .500. Other than the attednace up-tick, the season has been a disaster. As far as results go, weve regressed the last 3 years….
I know blaming the officials is easy but there's no excuse for Temple's d to play as poorly as it did to allow Ohio to march up and down the field rather easily…This was an ugly loss…and the Owls have no excuse for their play in the last two games…offense, er QB play, let the team down against BG and now it is the defense not really showing up.This team had the talent to win 10-11 games but they play lazy on one or both sides of the football far too often. Maybe Addazio should address that at some point…
No two ways about it…the team has been screwed five ways from Friday by poor officiating. It was reminiscent of the 3-yard forward pass from Vick to Jackson in the Eagles game that the officials called a lateral. Obvious call, but the refs clearly weren't paying attention.Anyone else find it odd that the official threw the flag in front of the end zone dive…and then the only thing that's called is the sideline interference? Hmmmm…One huge thing, however, that frustrated me about Temple's play was their inability to shed blocks. Sure, they were held quite a few times, but it seems like if they could have gotten off their blocks quicker they would have had a chance to stop Ohio's speed guys.
I'm guilty of being one of those people saying we ought to win the MAC first boefore thinking of moving up but you really hit a nerve with me with your current post. The officating was horrible last night and I thought it was just me but over the past 3 seasons I also had this nagging feeling that we never got a questionable call in our favor against a "traditional" MAC team.
All said… It should not have been close! Temple LOST it! Stop them from scoring!! dont let them throw the ball all over the field! IT IS TEMPLE'S LOSS. Your nit picking!!! DONT LET him break for a 80 yrd run! Come on writing about taking points off the board for a real touchdown.. Lets see a D they had Casper covering guys last night.. And he's a friendly Ghost! Come on the Oline was pushed around by a MAC team.. Don't Blame the refs or the ball or the anything. BLAME the TEAM and coaches! Like the old coach said"Don't let it be close that a ref could take it from you" There were 12 plays Temple could/should have made to change the outcome. They did not! Good teams rise up and Temple is not one of those this year! D is soft and they play down to every team. Last night should not have been close!!! Temple has folded the tent!
I agree with phillyflyer about how poorly the defense played. Even with the bad officiating temple managed to take the lead twice and couldn't hold. In addition the offensive line didn't play well as pierce had a difficult time on the ground last night.
Wow, this one hurt, big-time! I must agree the officiating was in this game, and has been in many MAC games Temple has played in, horrendous. It’s a comment I made in an earlier post after the Bowling Green loss, the officials are inconsistent and seem to second guess their own calls far too often. To me they seem like they are coming into college football officiating with the experience of a High School ref. The game seems to move too fast for them. That being said it’s just another reason that TU needs to get out of the MAC and into a quality conference, a REAL conference with REAL officials. But that’s water under the bridge now. I try to be a glass half full guy, and from this game I’m taking the fact that I feel comfortable that a change for the better has been made at QB, my fear is it may be too late. Amazing how the offensive play calling opened up so much more once a player with a little more versatility was running the system. The play calling we saw prior to last night to me is proof of the limitations of the personal that was on the field. My fear is BP has gotten so banged up that he’s lost his some of his effectiveness, his explosiveness. What made BP such a weapon in the first half of the season was not only his speed around the corner, but his strength to be able to shed the first tackler, cut the play back inside, and get 6 or 7 yards on a play that looked like it was going no place. I’m not sure what you all saw last night, but I saw a BP that was visibly a step slow, and at a loss for his explosive power. Matt Brown saw limited action in the back field last night, especially in the first half. Again, that tells me he’s banged up. The lack of a passing game, or at least the threat of one, has been obvious as to what it hasn’t done for the offense, I think we need to take a look at what it has done, its beat down 2 top running backs almost to the point of ineffectiveness. It was great seeing the ball being spread around the field last night. All of that being said, the sad part for me, the most frustrating part for me, was seeing the defense, not once, but twice in the 4th quarter have a chance to win the game, only to fall short. To me defense in football is like good pitching in baseball. It shows up most nights and will always give you a chance to win. While the offense has struggled to find itself all season, with just a couple of exceptions the defense has been the rock of the program. I love watching a good athletic defense play, and I’ve enjoyed watching this unit perform all season. Last night they had a chance, and opportunity to make a statement, I’m sad to say they missed the chance. The kids need to win out, and hope for the best. I will enjoy watching the development of Chris Coyer the remainder of the season, and hopefully by the end of the season we will have a few answers for next year.
The more I think about it, the more I feel that, while the officating was terrible, and might have been the difference, it shouldnt of been that close.We lost this game for ourselves. Ill tell u one thing, this better be the last time Ohio EVER beats us again
frustrated- is my feeling. it was a great oppurtunity. Sure we can blame officials but either way the game was lost. What makes it even worse is that it was espn. I just can't stand the haters on Temple saying I told you so…
Well, Ohio had the "black-out," expect a "cherry-outta here" for Miami next week… and rightly so, can't blame the fans on this one.
Now that Brown & Pierce are banged up and Piecre may have a concussion, not getting a back like Brumfield, hurts even more. (It was such as no-brainer to sign him.) Is there not another running back on the sideline who can step in? Obviously not.
Fear not. Temple will play in a bowl game close to home against an ACC team. The MAC Championship? How many fans would make reservations to Detroit in December? Folks in Ohio just pop start the Plymouth Neon, grab some Pabst, and "ROAD TRIP!" So realize it's mostly about money and the MAC is "Ohio's Club." PS: Ohio is well coached. Temple also rid themselves of the "Ninny Number 7", Praise the Lord!
I really hope that isn't the case, while it will be a tougher way to go, good attendance will help with at least a shot at an alternate bowl invite if we win out and more importantly consider for a move to a better conference. Even though I'm really disappointed with the lose 10 years ago I would have been happy if you told me the Owls had a shot to win 5 / 6 games on a regular basis.
Getting some temple hate over at Hustle Belt…..
Ohio has a better team and coach
Montana,I don't think the head coaches of Ball State and Buffalo would agree.I will take their word over an anonymous poster any day of the week.