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);
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Temple Football Forever 
I watched the SEC network preview of Vandy last night and Seymour appears to be better than you seem to think he is. Other than that, there was not anything good said about anyone else. The overarching theme was that graduation killed them and that they are not going to win one of their SEC games. if TU plays up to its talent and the coaches coach, this could be a win.
I saw film on him and he fits into the category of hard-runner type. Let’s put it this way: He’s somewhere below Montel Harris on the talent scale and slightly above Kenny Harper (and I like Kenny Harper a lot). I just think Kenny is more suited to playing a fullback type and opening holes for more elusive types like Gilmore and Williams.
Herbin is indeed the kick returner
thanks, Josh … and I assume Praise and Sharif are the starting DEs and Matt I. and Averee Robinson are the starting DTs. After Nate D. Smith and Tyler Matakevich at the LBs and Sean Chandler at one of the corners, still a lot of good battles going on that side of the ball.
Nice review Mike. I lived in Nashville some time ago and one of my friends who is a Vandy fan told me the line favors Vandy by 16. A lot of that probably has to do with Temple’s record last year. With a new coach, losing Mathews, not many starters back and few high level players, this could be a good opportunity for the Owls. Their QB is quick and could present a problem. Again, it comes down to game-day coaching as you said Mike. Let’s hope the Temple coaches have cleaned up their act. I was at the game in Nashville in Golden’s first year. It followed possibly Temple’s worst season ever and even for Vandy the sports writers there were smirking and laughing (for once) that it would be an easy Vandy win. Well this time let’s hope the Owls bring their A-game and start the season off right. I’ve told my friend that Temple has some players, its the coaching that is suspect. Go Owls.
I believe the talent level of this Temple team is a lot higher than what the national experts think. Coaching? Even though my body is in Pennsylvania, I’ll remain from Missouri (the show-me state) until 11:59 p.m. or so on 8/28).
Vandy’s defensive line will consist of Vince Taylor at nose, who started 11 games last year. Adam Butler, an absolute terror who started 5 games after flipping over from offensive tackle, and Nifae Lealeo, a US Army All American freshman who weighs in at a svelt 315. As for the secondary Vandy returns Paris Head who had as many picks last year as the entirety of the Temple defense and Andrew Williamson who boasts two picks and a wealth of experience. You’re spot on on the question marks at wr and the last 2 spots of the secondary, but top to bottom this will be the most talented Vandy roster in history, albeit not the most experienced.
Nice! Temple fans are underestimating Vandy and are overly-optimistic about the Owls. Temple needs to keep their composure and hang around hoping for a break.
Not underestimating Vandy at all here. Don”t see how the Owls get within single digits in the fourth quarter here, particularly when Vandy returns a pretty good qb in Patton Robinette and a good tailback in seymour. if they had a new qb, it might be different.
Paris Head. Most definitely my favorite NCAA name this season.
Starting a new QB, it will be vitally important that TU sets the tone early on D and doesn’t let him get comfortable. Last year’s anemic defensive pass rush just won’t cut it.
from everything I heard, Sharif Finch and Praise Martin should improve the pass rush significantly. I believe in Averee Robinson, but he wasn’t getting any help from the edge rushers last year and, if he does, watch that pocket collapse.
Mike,
Forgive me for being such a skeptic, but I just don’t see the rationale for such optimism. This squad was so awful last year that they’ve earned the lack of respect from bookmakers.
The coaching performance was the worst we’ve seen since Ron Dickerson patrolled the sidelines, arguably even worse. Yes, the players performed slightly better as the season wore on and Walker gives us something to rest our hopes on, but chances are that he might just be a reincarnation of Henry Burris.
As you said yourself, I’ll believe it when i see it. Come 9:15 on Thursday, I’m pretty sure I’ll have convinced myself that the Owls will shock Vandy, but in the back of my mind, I kinda figure it won’t take too long before I’m ready to strangle Phil Snow.
I hear you. Any objective person who saw Ron Dickerson patrol the sidelines and this group on game days last year can definitely draw comparisons. It was like a Chinese Fire Drill at times last year. That’s all on the head coach. Have you ever seen him yell AT Phil Snow? Too nice a guy for that. I’ve seen Bruce Arians yell at Nick Rapone and Nick is 100x the defensive coach Phil Snow can ever hope to be. Bruce was a nice guy, too.
Nailed it. Snow once called a time out last year over Rhule’s head during a game because a defensive player was out of position. This was after a time out. Ask yourself, why is the kid out of position? Defensive coaching an issue? Rhule never ever pursed his lips. I would have ripped Snow a new one, and then fired him.
Rhule has to get rid of the nice guy image if he wants to succeed at this level.
JoeFa: I wouldn’t agree that the team was awful last year given that they were in all but a few games and would have won most of those with better coaching. If there isn’t a 1000% percent improvement in the coaching in the first four games, Rhule should be fired immediately.
Just listened to Coach Rhule’s press conference today and he said that the kicking game is still not settled and that he may rotate kickers during the game. This certainly is a worrisome sign because much of last year’s debacle stemmed from the kicking game. I know as a fan how depressing it was when we scored a td and missed the extra point or shanked a makable field goal, It had to be worse for the kids who thought they tied the score or took steps in making a comeback. Hopefully, one of these kids steps up and plays up to their supposed talent.
I would just put Austin Jones in there and hope for the best.
I guess i am always optimistic, which is why i can still root for Temple and the Phillies. But at least Rhule is saying the right things this year, such as having to establish a running game early in the season. They have recruited to fill spots, especially in the defense. But you guys are right that it will come down to game day coaching. This idea of rotating kickers in a game sounds bad to me, but I just think they have to be better than last year.
If Rhule is excited about seeing what Jahad Thomas can do in a game situation, then so am I. I was very impressed with Zaire Williams as a true freshman was Jamie Gilmore was very good against Memphis, so if Jahad is significantly better than those 2 guys we should be OK. Still think Herbin should play the Matty Brown role and we need to recruit the next Bernard Pierce, if Jahad isn’t of that quality.
Nice pregame show script! I enjoyed the in-depth analysis, smart observations, and interesting keys to the game. The bitter losses to Rutgers, Houston, UConn, Fordham, UCF, SMU, and Idaho should have provided an incentive for the Owls in the weight room in the off-season. Rhule is gearing up for 9/27 against UConn. The Vandy game is a nice warm-up and payday. I do not see the Owls winning this game, but a good showing is important.
agree. this one is probably a 10-point (or so) loss but the Navy game will be a knock-down drag fight like the 2009 game in Annapolis where the Owls came out on top of a 10-4 team. No Bernard Pierce this year, though, and that’s why the Owls might find themselves 0-2. Herbin takes a kickoff to the house against Navy (not Vandy), re-visiting the role James Nixon played. You read it here first.