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 
Nice Guy, But Bad Decision Maker and Completely Inexperienced.
Completely agree, Jay. Bill Bradshaw threw the hand grenade over his shoulder and destroyed the football program on the way out with this hire. The BEST … and I mean BEST … we can hope for is to do what Memphis did at the end of last year: Win the final three games, but the reality is that we only have a decent chance to win one.
Well all the “RhuleAid” drinkers are pointing to 2015 so I guess to them 1-11, 2-10 is part of the revamping of the team ??? Plus all the young players in starting positions, I guess replacing all the young players who started last year. I think we’re going to be hearing this for the next couple of seasons. Don’t think Temple has any chance for the upset here, even if it’s close this incompetent or in the case of Phil Snow, washed up, coaching staff will find some way to blow it. Why do I think PJ Walker is Henry Burris or Walter Washington all over again
Ron Dickerson/Matt Rhule: Same “type” coach. Neither could coach their way out of a paper bag, both better recruiters than coaches. I remember feeling very sorry for Henry Burris, whose chief memory of four years here is running for his life. Same thing could happen to P.J., a great talent who would really flourish with someone who knew what he was doing. I could see him running for his life when the people recruiting OL prospects against us point to Fordham and Idaho as evidence this guy can’t coach and they start looking elsewhere. I hope that doesn’t turn out to be the case, but that’s exactly where we appear to be headed.
I am pretty sure that Temple just lost the game with about 9 minutes left to go, calling it now. We have been moving the ball all game and with 9 minutes left we decide to go conservative. WE ARE ONLY UP BY SIX AND UCF IS A VERY EXPLOSIVE TEAM! We can’t let up. This is so stupid.
Like I said. Real smart move. Take your freshman QB out of his rhythm by going conservative and then asking him to lead a comeback. Ugh these coaches are idiots.
I am a Matt Rhule Apologist. But this even tests my patience. Completely understand the rancor.
This better be the nail in Snow’s coffin. The offense can not be asked to do any more. Snow is failing these kids and it is disgusting. And Rhule’s allowing Snow to stick around is equally disgusting.
The phrase “failing these kids” is accurate and eloquent as it relates to Snow. He also is failing Rhule who does have the markings of a good head coach. I hope it’s here…but it won’t be with Snow.
SUOwls82, my issue with the Matt Rhule Apologist crowd is not that they support the guy it’s what seems to be this blind faith without what appears to be not a lot of basis in facts. For me, I don’t really know but I think next year will tell a lot. If Temple starts finishing games like today, not losing to teams like Idaho and being competitive with the top of the conference then I say it looks like he could be a good HC. I need to stop seeing things like wasting a time out late in the game like today, no or less calls like giving the ball to one of your smaller backs 5 yards deep in the end zone that led to a safety today or a 4 and inches call with a 6 yard deep in the backfield hand off.
As I’ve said enough times here one of the biggest things Rhule can do to help himself is tell Phil Snow he has repaid any favor he owes him and get a good DC in here next year.
Some facts about Snow since 2001 his first year as UCLA DC:
1. First year at UCLA he improved the points against from 31.5 in 2000 to 20 ppg. Second year that climbed back up to 25 ppg. Dropped from 2nd to 4th in PAC-10 scoring defense.
2. First year at Washington as DC (2003) basically no improvement in scoring defense then before he came on board, 26 ppg 2002 and 2003. 6th in the PAC-10. Second year (2004) Washington’s defense was giving up 30 ppg. Last in scoring defense in the PAC-10
3. First year at EMU as DC (2010) EMU’s scoring defense increased from 38 ppg to 44 ppg under Snow, still last in the MAC. In his 2nd year there actually improved to 5th giving up 24ppg. In his last year at EMU back to last in the MAC giving up 38 ppg. The same thing shows for total defense, pass defense and rush defense. A few minor improvements here and there but basically a steady trend of giving up more points and yardage each year.
So with all of that if Rhule doesn’t act to have a new DC in here next year, I have to question if he has the makings of a good head coach.
Agree. Snow needs to go. Agree also that Rhule has struggled mightily this year. I would have never called that timeout before the 3rd and 13 play on the last drive. UCF was content to play for OT there and Walker was gassed. But if people are going to harp on the untimely mistakes and decisions they also need to acknowledge that Rhule has had us in position to win seven of 10 games. This is not a train wreck program. Rhule will learn to manage games better….I know it. 1-9 sucks, but it would suck more if Rhule had not let Walker loose. It all starts with the QB and we got a HC that knows how to use him.
This team is absolutely getting better, but the defense is not keeping up with the progress the offense is making. Sure the defense isn’t a trainwreck anymore but it still gave up massive plays, and I don’t think it is getting much better.
Defense is the definition of a train wreck. Don’t have a single disruptive player. The program has a good foundation. But it means nothing if Rhule sticks with Snow. He can’t, and won’t.
So I know the comments in the upcoming hours and days will take a shit all over the coaching staff, but I am happy.
I play video games several times a week with two guys who are both Nebraska fans (one went there, but both grew up in Lincoln). I always have to deal with their teasing about Temple. Even though we lost we still almost did it. To be perfectly honest I thought we were going to be blown out within the first half. I am happy we competed and had a great chance to win.
Also as a side note I cannot wait to see what PJ looks like in 2 years.
You’re happy we almost won and are now 1-8? Sorry dude you’re a loser.
Ah there we go. If someone doesn’t share your view they are a loser!
What did you expect to happen against the #17 ranked team in the country? Did you really expect to win? I was expecting to lose big time. Yes I am happy we almost won. I would rather have this than a 42-3 game that we lose.
We were 1-8 at the beginning of the day (now 1-9). We have no chance of going to a bowl game or even breaking .500 so at this point I look at encouraging signs for next year. I would say being very close to taking down the #17 ranked team is a good sign. We are 2-77 all time against the top 25 and haven’t beaten a ranked team since 1998. And in the past two seasons we have lost by a combined 138-40 against ranked teams (All stats from the csnphilly article from this morning by Nick Menta)
So sure you can call me a loser, but I like to look on the bright side of things. Things that can offer a glimmer of hope for next season. There is a lot wrong with the team, but there is also some hope for the next few years.
I understand MR to be a man of his word and I hope this is true. I think we would all be happy if he ‘went home’ after yet another disastrous loss in which he let his players down.
Agree. Snow needs to go. Agree also that Rhule has struggled mightily this year. I would have never called that timeout before the 3rd and 13 play on the last drive. UCF was content to play for OT there and Walker was gassed. But if people are going to harp on the untimely mistakes and decisions they also need to acknowledge that Rhule has had us in position to win seven of 10 games. This is not a train wreck program. Rhule will learn to manage games better….I know it. 1-9 sucks, but it would suck more if Rhule had not let Walker loose. It all starts with the QB and we got a HC that knows how to use him.
SU, intent was not to harp on mistakes this but rather for me there is now objective items to look at Rhule’s performance next season. For me dumping Snow is the top off season priority, addition by subtraction
Good deal.
Temple has lost so many Hail Mary games this year that they are designing a Rosary Bead and “T” helmet logo.
What is the buzz about the new AD. I saw him in person, and he wasn’t hired for his George Clooney looks. I hear he has strong financial skills. I guess that is something Bill Bradshaw and Charles Theokas lacked. Temple needs to increase booster donations since it lags most AAC schools.