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…,
Also:
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 
here here.Last year's senior day was depressing as hell because it was my last home game as a student. This year, and i suspect every senior day from now on, senior day well remind me of how old im getting. Id like to second your sentiments on our leaving WR's and TE's. They epitomize what being an Temple Tuff is all about for me: The took one for the team. They never complained and seemed to almost never take plays off even though they werent getting the ball and their chances to shine.
but the great thing about being a person who lives and dies with college sports is that after football we get the heart of the basketball season, then we just gotta keep breathing for five more months and life starts anew for us in a way most people will never understand… like getting to fall in love every year like clock work….
BYU broke off negotiations with Big East! That means its just us, ECU and Nova for that last slot, right?
I can’t say I know them as well as you do, but from what I can see they win and loose with class! Thats great to see. They seem like a good bunch of guys and I wish them all the best in whatever the future brings.Ahhhh, the Big East drama continues. San Diego State is now the next school in line to fill the spot. That top notch institution located just off of I-95, which should make for some interesting road trips. I’ve been vocal on this blog about my stance on TU and its branding its sports programs and national exposure, as much as I wish it wasn’t the case I think the Big East is out of the picture for TU I’m afraid. I hear if SDSU says no they will go further west to Hawaii for a BE invite. The backup plan for that if they say no is the University of Beijing coming to the Big East. (Just kidding about Hawaii and Beijing)Last night while sitting in standstill traffic I was listening to College Sports Nation on Sirus and they had the AP reporter who broke the BYU ending talks with the Big East story and he was criticizing the BE for not “multi tasking”, for not building a plan B while negotiating with BYU, for not getting the other 6 teams locked in with a promise to do the right thing. It’s definitely still a mess. He did mention a great point, he said that there have been discussions about the idea of college football going away from AG status for ALL conferences. That way the bowls are open to negotiations with whomever they like to create the best match up and best pay days. This was a suggestion to stop the crazy conference realignment musical chairs. It’s a 2 edged sword because levels the playing field for all conferences, but then you run the potential of getting 3 or even 4 or more teams from a conference like the SEC getting into the major bowls. You can argue ACC or C-USA, it doesn’t matter the clock is ticking. Temple sports needs to get around the teams and programs with the national exposure that are on a level they aspire to. Sell hard the Philadelphia TV market, Lincoln Financial Field, and the financial commitments to Football and Basketball. Sell the steps it’s taken, and where the programs are going! That’s a benefit to any conference and shouldn’t be sold short, especially to a conference that doesn’t already have a Philadelphia presence.
I think we should tell the BE to pound sand and go to CUSA. I'm tired of being their second backup to their third backup.
I agree, I am really tired of all the Travel Channel Conference, oops Big East, drama. Hey if we're patient maybe Temple Tokyo will get an invite. To be honest I think there is as much a chance that BE football implodes as for expansion. At this point I think CUSA offers better bowl prospects, both more well known like the Liberty Bowl and better payouts on average then the MAC tie-ins plus stronger teams. While I appreciate the opportunity the MAC provided we need to set our goals higher then beating Ohio to get to Detroit in December. Our increase in attendance and TV should be attractive to other conferences. The one issue I see is that Temple is more attractive if bball comes along as well, in which case with Memphis I don't see CUSA as too much of a drop off from the A10 in bball.
as far as basketball goes, though, it is nothing more than an amusing diversion between now and the 88-0 win over Villanova in next year's opener (and hopefully the final athletic event ever conducted between the two schools).I'll get crazed over basketball for the Duke and Villanova games and the A10 and NCAA tourneys, but nothing like the frenzy I whip myself into over a regular-season football game.I just find the Temple football story much more compelling than its basketball one.
Unfortunately, what are the odds of Temple responding that way if the BE cam calling. I'm with you though especially if the attitude on the lala land that is the BE bbs is shared even a little bit by BE administrators. I mean it's like a bunch of folks playing fantasy football. "Well if so and so joins we get this tv market or this recruiting base and we can fill with this team". Here is a typical example:RE: Gang, SDSU over Temple? Temple hasn't been mentioned for weeks. They'd only be invited as filler if we expand to 14 after a team like BYU decides they want in. That conference can fold by 2013 and people will still be talking about this national superpower BE conference…..unbelievable.BTW, saw on Philly.com 3 bowls have expressed interest in Temple, the ones mentioned here and that Liberty Bowl reps may be at the game Friday.
the number of seniors leaving the program this year far exceeds the number of available scholarships for next year. how did that happen? ….., we are in the MAC and should start recruiting in Ohio while we still have some relevancy to Ohio HS kids. how many years have we been in the MAC? how many Ohio kids do we have on our team? Ohio produces more quality football kids than New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut combined
I’m all for telling the Big East about the salt, and the pounding of it! The Temple Tokyo line is priceless, that’s good stuff! I’m a basketball guy at heart; I think C-USA is a good spot for the football team only. All the other sports will gain nothing from joining with the exception of increased travel expenses, and for the Basketball program it would be a step down. Also, I’m still holding out hope for an ACC tap on the shoulder, I’ve got to believe they would love the Philadelphia market. Until that happens football in C-USA is fine I guess, it’s a step up from the MAC, but with the teams leaving for the Big East what’s the C-USA going to look like? I’m not being cocky, but if TU football joined tomorrow they would be the class of the conference. Without UCF (2 – 5 in CUSA and 4 – 7 overall), Houston (7 – 0, 11 – 0), and SMU (4 – 3, 6 – 5) all that’s left with a winning record overall is Tulsa at (7 – 0, 8 – 3). With those 3 gone what teams are left with even a recognizable brand to the average fan? ECU maybe, but that’s it. There are a lot of so so teams in that conference. Southern Miss (5 – 2, 9 – 2) is by far the class of what’s left, will they put 30,000 in the Linc? Marshall (4 – 3, 5 – 6), UAB (3 – 5, 3 – 8), Memphis (1 – 6, 2 – 9), Rice (3 – 4, 4 – 7)UTEP (2 – 5, 5 – 6), and Tulane (1 – 7, 2 – 10). Yes they have 6 bowl affiliation spots, but they at this point only have 4 teams eligible with SMU the 4th at 6 – 5, and the 3 teams fighting for the last 2 spots are 5 – 6. With programs like that how much longer will they have 6 bowl tie in spots?As I said, I think CUSA is a step up, but to me a small one. The TU football program has worked hard to put itself in a position for better than that.
If Temple gets locked out of the Big East infavor of SDSU, a pox upon all their houses
Good info on CUSA basketball thanks, not as familiar with their programs. An ACC bid for Temple would just kill Nova…given that ESPN supposedly had a hand in the move of Pitt and Syracuse it could certainly help that TU gets good ratings.