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 
Today's game was a complete disaster. The owls were outplayed in every aspect of the game (except for kicking). Once again we make a pedestrian QB look like Dan Marino, although given the performance against the run it wouldn't have mattered. I think this once again speaks to the talent gap between temple and even the lower tier BCS schools. Daz needs to win the recruiting wars at home against Rutgers, Pitt and occasionally PSU to close this gap. In the meanwhile he needs to work with the talent currently on the team and devise schemes to leverage their talent. His run, run, pass approach is driving me nuts. I'm also of the mind that he needs to seriously think about starting juice. I'm a fan of CC but he's not getting it done this year. I don't blame him for today's loss but frankly we need a spark and that's a logical place to start. If the owls show up next week with the same gameplan as this week we're going to get absolutely smoked. They need to do something with the secondary and I see our third string QB as the best available option. I keep thinking about how Daz sat CC last year while we suffered through CS and wonder about his assessment of available talent. Nevermind a bowl game we still need to demonstrate we belong in a BCS conference. Keep up the great blog.
Mike, no one cares enough to bash. You can't manufacture interest, it is earned. A New Mexico Bowl win over a bad team and a used car salesman for a head coach is not enough. Nor is a move to a allegedly stronger conference. True interest will be built by steady leadership and results over an extended period of time. Long term vision is what Golden had. The fact that the program didn't have the cache' to keep him is the biggest problem of all.Be safe this week. The storm.reminds all it is only a game.
Schools like Kent State, Toledo, Ohio, Northern Illinois have proven what you can do with "lesser" talent.I think Temple's talent level is comparable to those schools, maybe even better (if the recruiting rankings me anything).The frustrating thing about this year is that Ohio (Penn State) and Kent State (RU) have been able to do what Temple wasn't able to do.That's because they have quick passing attacks that negate the need for a whole lot of straight-ahead blocking.Our coaching staff should have figured that out going into the season and I don't have a whole lot of confidence they are going to be able to figure it out now.
Massowl raises a great point. I was hoping to see 20 posts from ticked off fans after yesterday's debacle. Just another disappointment relating to owls football.I also share your frustration around teams with seemingly lesser talent taking out BCS schools. You could easily make a case that the MAC is stronger than both the BE and ACC despite a disparity in recruiting stats. Frankly, I'm glad we're in the BE because I don't think our record would be any better in the MAC but the perception would be worse. I really think the owls need to focus on developing a system and team that provides a sustainable platform for growth. The owls won't have McManus, one of the best kickers in the country, to bail then out next year. Since they'll also lose top-tier backs in Harris and Brown, they'll need to start figuring out how to generate points next year. The current offense isn't cutting it. The defense is also in need of serious upgrades. I don't see any light at the end of tunnel for the secondary. They are brutal and the rest of the BE is lighting them up. I know the owls are a young team but I'm pretty disappointed in their coaches and players performance. If Ohio and Kent State (for Pete's sake) can pull it together and knock out BCS schools with their talent the owls should at least be competitive.
I've resisted calling out the coach so far, but Daz has to make some changes. I think, based on recent results, we would be a middling MAC team this year. Massowl said Golden had long term vision; maybe, but this team now is mainly his backup guys and they are not stepping up. The defense has been a concern all year and I has thought that would be a strength. Our lines are getting beat; we need more creativity in our blitzes and our offensive side, One more thing – CC semed to be playing ok in the 2nd half, why was he yanked? Vs RU I understood the switch; is CC done as starter?
Hey, guys, sorry I didn't moderate your comments sooner but I went to the Eagles' game today.Why did I feel it was de ja vu?I'm sure folks expected more from the Eagles than the Owls, but that doesn't mean that the fans of both are equally disappointed.Taking this convo totally away from the Eagles, I agree that our lines are getting beat.I don't agree that there's no remedy.The remedy is a short quick passing game on offense and a 3-4 blitzing scheme on defense.Do we have the BAllS to make those changes?I seriously doubt it.I hope I'm wrong.
Great point MassOwl makes about no one caring.I had to laugh out loud when the announcers during the Pitt game said that the Temple quarterback situation was "going to be a big topic of conversation in Philadelphia" this coming week.Where?On sports talk radio?All they do is talk about the Eagles on talk radio in Philadelphia, ad nauseum.I guess that's one of the "blessings" in Temple playing so poorly.
Power out in Central Massachusetts and will fight the urge to draw a gratuitous comparison with our offense. Be safe everyone.
You, too, MassOwl.Power out around me (East of Roosevelt Blvd and in some parts of Center City) but here on the West side of Blvd. still have power.I was in the Poconos for Irene last Aug. and was without power for 2 days.Listening to the transistor radio was no fun.
Temple should just bench all the non contributing upper classmen and just play all the Frosh and Soph to gain expierence for next year and the future! The starting lineup should go as follows(QB C.Coyer, RB J.Gilmore, FB W.Benson, WR J.Fitzpatrick, WR R.Deloatch, TE C.Booth, LT Z.Hooks, LG E.Lofton, C J.Quinn, RG K. Friend, RT R.Korang)Thats 7 Frosh in the lineup! Defense id go LE M.Ioannidis, DT L.Brown, DT H.Walton, RE B. Chudnoff, LB N,Smith, LB T.Matakevich, LB R.Dvoracek, FS K.Newsome, CB D.Cooper, CB T.Young, SS S.Marshall. Thats 8 Frosh on Defense for a combined 15 Frosh on both sides of the ball! All of the non Freshmen in that lineup will return next year also! Oh yeah and id have Fitzpatrick and Herbin as my return men! Id still give Matty Brown and Montel Harris some PT but they dont help us out for the future! Might sound crazy but these underclassmen need all the expierience they can get! Just think, play them all toghether now and come 3 years they will all be VERY expierienced Veterans and may all be All Big East selections! Just a crazy thought though LOL
I hear what you are saying, but that's a good way to lose every game 47-17 from here on out.Jamie gilmore had a few carries this year, maybe 15. I don't think he's carried the ball for more than 2 yards in any of those rushes.Montel Harris gives you the best chance to win now. I don't see those freshman DEs giving me the pass rush I need. Youboty and Daniels are the best pass rush guys by far but we need an Adrian Robinson (or two) and even those guys are no Arobs. I don't think there is an Adrian Robinson on this roster, so we'll have to go out and recruit him.