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!!!)
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 
Hopefully, Rhule has the imagination to use DeLoach on defense as a pass rushing specialist. let’s face it while the dbacks were horrendous, the pass rush was equally as bad. Jabo Lee is the real deal. Hopefully, like other players who suffered an ACL, he comes back stronger than he was before the injury.
Jabo Lee has more ‘make you miss’ than any player on the team.., the offense should be able to score consistently if they learn how to avoid the drive killing penalty (coaching).., our O-line is starting to play the way it did 4 yrs ago.., the defense is the nightmare.., looks like we are bringing in a plethora of new DBs this year (they can’t be any worse).., the pass rush maybe the worst in college football…, nowhere to go but up…, if the D can hold teams to 24 or less ppg we should win 6-7 games…, BL: can our coaches step up and develop, teach, and scheme? that is question numero uno
Deloatch probably would help the team more as a DE. Nothing helps a pass defense more than the other guy’s quarterback flat on his ass.
Any word on the wide receiver coach vacancy?
Hopefully, Todd McNair. He wants it. Matt wants him. Waiting for it to be approved by the powers-that-be.
Do we have a redshirt defensive coordinator? Because that’s what we really need most
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It was almost disheartening that Rhule hung onto the DC. Hopefully Rhule will have long sessions with him to change the defensive schemes. That D was responsible for most of last seasons losses. Scoring a lot doesn’t matter if the other team scores more. Pleeease make some dramatic changes and don’t just blame it on the players.
This blog never blamed the players for a poor defensive showing last season. As a matter of fact, most followers wrote about how great of an effort the players were giving, but repeatedly begged for better leadership from their coaching staff. Last years team played hard for group of guys who didn’t have great coaching. Provided better schemes and game plans, I think last years team should have been a 6-6/7-5 year with the talent they have. If they can straighten out this coaching matter, success will follow suit.
The Snow case, I believe, is a matter of Rhule not seeing the forest through the trees. He still sees Snow as the great UCLA DC of the 1990s. I (and most Temple fans) see him as the bum over-the-hill assistant in Hoosiers to Gene Hackman. Until Rhule gets an Ephinany, Temple’s defense won’t reach the heights it had under Chuck Heater in 2011. If I were Rhule, I’d reach out to Heater and give Chuck any deal he wanted. At least when Chuck was here, the fundamentals were coached. Now that Chuck could be inheriting better players, that’s all the more reason to go after him or an unemployed guy like Tom Bradley.
Heater’s D in 2012 was just as bad against the pass as last year, correct me if i’m wrong but after the 1h of the Rutgers game @ the Linc most teams just threw all over us.
Heater shut out UConn in the second half in 2012 with the same defensive players who gave up 28 second-half points to a worse UConn team. Ask Urban Meyer who is a better DC, Snow or Heater. He’s probably say, “Snow who?”
Matt, yes, the 2012 D was not good, especially against the pass but I think the concern with Snow is more about his track record this century as a DC. In all of his collegiate stops he has left a defense either worse or at best no better than before he was DC. At UCLA (2001-2002) total defense ranking went from 27th to 51st. Washington (2003-2004) total defense ranking went from 51st to 67th and from 7th to last in the Pac-12. At EMU his total defense rankings were 118th to 61st to 111th. 2 of his 3 years at EMU defense was last or next to last in the MAC. You can say a good defense starts with good recruiting but if that is the case in addition to coaching I would think as DC Snow would be involved in recruiting in which case he doesn’t seem to have done much to help himself at any of the schools listed.
Snow’s demise is concurrent to the modern spread offenses, which he has never stopped. Look at this year. His most impressive defensive performance came against Army, which still runs a 1960s-style triple option. The modern game has passed him by and there is plenty evidence of that.
great points…,,Snow has not kept up with the latest trends in college football which is a fact supported by his record. the real question is Rhule’s poor judgement by keeping him on the staff? and, the AD for not intervening? coaching today is all about recruiting, developing, and scheming the players you have on the roster. Snow gets an ‘F’ in all three categories and Rhule gets an ‘F’ for keeping him on the staff. the team last year had the talent to play and win a bowl game…, don’t think so? well how many games were we ahead at halftime, and how many games did we lose in the 4th quarter?
the recruiting class coming in will not be on the top 50, but as it is proven every year, you don’t need a top 50 recruiting class to play and win a bowl game..,, coaching is the BIG difference
The formula for winning at Temple is a proven one with Wayne Hardin in most of his 13 years and Bruce Arians in two of his five. Get kids in here who are under-the-radar recruits, maybe a inch shorter than the bad guys, but kids who are tough as nails (Temple TUFF) and intelligent and then stir in great coaching. Even a top 50 class coached down is going to get you nowhere. The 2013 team should have gone from 4 to 6, not from 4 to 2. Great coaching would have accomplished that. The Cincinnati Model is the Model for Temple to follow. Get great coaches in here 2-3 years at a time. If they leave, they leave. If they stay, all the better.
2-3 years is too long for me
Great coaches in here for 2-3 years. If Rhule doesn’t have us bowling next year, he SHOULD be out but I know how Temple operates. It always is a day late and a dollar short or, as in the case of Bobby Wallace, eight years late. In my mind, Rhule has only next year to prove he’s a winner and I’m being very generous giving him another year after this one.
is Anthony Davis Temple’s most recruited athlete to commit in the last 10 years?
good question. studying the histories of well-recruited players like Adrian Robinson, Kee-Ayre Griffin and other Golden-Era players, I would say yes. Remember, Temple beat out Nebraska for Walter Washington and just about every big-time school in the country for Kevin Harvey, but that was more than 10 years ago. So I would think Davis and Aaron Ruff definitely are the most heavily recruited athletes to commit to the Owls.
What is the class going to be ranked in the AAC?
If we don’t get any defections, third, behind South Florida and Cincy. There’s always a surprise. Mark Guibilato, a big fan of Temple Football Forever and a guy who sent me emails saying how excited he was to come to Temple, defected on signing day to go to Pitt, where he became a three-year starting fullback. There have been other surprises, too, both ways. Guys who have come who I wouldn’t thought we’d be able to get and guys who left (Tyler Haddock-Jones last year) who I thought were totally committed.