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 
And remember, no conference for UMASS starting next year. I am going to the game. While expecting a big win for the Owls, I feel for UMASS because I know what they are going through.
Yes, it’s very similar to Temple’s early MAC days.
Ashery, what do mean “no conference for UMass starting next year?” Are they leaving the MAC (getting kicked out)? If so, that’s really like Temple getting kicked from the Big East and then screwed again the 2nd time around.
I believe the Mac wanted UMASS to move all sports to the MAC. When UMASS said no because that would be a downgrade from the Atlantic 10, by mutually consent they agreed to leave. For the time being they will independent starting next year. Unless you are Notre Dame or BYU, very hard to survive.
yes, the mac had all of the leverage. the umass decision to keep hoops in the A10 probably means football back to the FCS in a couple of years, unless the Sun Belt can find a spot for them. The AAC is not interested. I doubt the CUSA is as well.
Any one up in the Boston area headed to the game? Trying to get down there but there are no mass tranist options that get you close enough. Will pay for gas and drinks
yes, wish I could go, too, but the 6 hours up and back is too much of a time investment and would wipe me out Sunday. Headed over to Masters Pub. I would suggest you also post on OwlsDaily’s free board and leave your email just in case someone is driving up.
it’s interesting to compare the UMASS of today to TU of 05. I remember those years TU was in the bottom 10. One year I believe they were literally the worst team in Div I. Do you know if this game will be on any tv stations, or at least radio?
97.5 radio (a fate worse than death because Harry often flubs the play-by-play but a shame because Paul Palmer is outstanding) and espn3 if you want to sit home and watch on a laptop. Masters on campus is retrofitting (or whatever the word is) its tvs to convert espn3 onto the big screens. that sounds like a plan.
will do. thank, mike!
yes, looks like you are up there already. maybe bostonowl can give you a ride. he’s on scout.
amazing that there are no mass transit options that get people from boston to foxboro. eagles and owls fans do not know how good they have got it in that regard.
I think you meant to say when Temple, UConn or Cincy get promoted to the ACC.
thanks, ne. that’s exactly what I meant.
Why they would select the other schools over TU is a mystery. UConn is as much a NYC school as Rutgers is, meaning that people in NYC could care less. Cincy brings less to the table than TU, which has the 4th largest TV market. Clearly, they would be th ebetter source. I also heard that UConn will have a tough time getting into the ACC as long as BC is a member because of the way UConn demeaned and denigrated BC for jumping to the ACC. That’s what supposedly happened to TU and the Big East. Heard that Lew Katz tried to have Mike Tranghese ousted as the Big East commissioner and failed, which caused him to swear that TU would never be a full member especially given Villanova’s negative position on that issue.
Let’s be honest with ourselves guys…we need a stadium and to bring attendance to a big conference. Being in the fourth biggest market is marginalized if nobody cares or attends your games.
Uconn has a better overall sports program and we need to begin countering it in the one sport that really matters and by building something approximating a successful program not just a good season once a decade. By building the Boise state of the east, getting hoops on track and having an on campus stadium we’ll have earned a right to sit at the big boys table.
“Bottom feeder League.”
This is the second time you have denigrated the MAC within the past few days. It’s not right to do this and shows a lack of respect towards a league that welcomed the Owls when times were down.
If not for the MAC, it’s possible there would not be a program today.
Toledo just beat a top 20 SEC team in Arkansas, the MAC usually collects at least 2 Big 10 scalps per year, and they put a fair amount of players in the NFL.
didn’t know anyone was counting but, in general, the league draws flies and has a substandard TV deal and is never talked about on espn gameday. that’s pretty bottom-feeding, Toledo and BGSU notwithstanding.
A little harsh on the MAC. The fact is that the AAC is a couple of defections away from being in the same boat. Moreover, it’s not their fault that the top conferences are sucking up all the money and attention or that the MAC schools have small enrollment coupled with recessions in many of the places where these schools are located. Can’t forget that the MAC took us in at TU football’s darkest moment and allowed the program to get back on its feet.
true, but it only took me one Tuesday night to come to the conclusion Temple could never survive in the MAC. Once the P5 makes the inevitable breakaway, the MAC will go back to playing fcs-level football. Heck, probably a lot of the aac will, too.
That’s why many of us were so concerned about the level of coaching the last two years. I believe there is still very little time left to get the team to a position where it wins more than it loses and 30 thousand plus support the team regardless of the opponent. That’s the only way TU will join the discussion re power five conference affiliation.
Call me crazy, just like I still think PSU can reach 8-10 wins, I think TU can fill up a small stadium every game, and rejoin p5 conference
They seem to be recruiting better. We just need a coach that stays. We’re screwed if rhule leaves.
I am so pumped to see them in top 25. I’m waiting for recruits to pour in.
My friend just randomly asked me to watch TU game Saturday. He never watches TU, but that d made him a fan against Cincy.
I think the corner may be turned. Once the recruits come in we’ll know for sure. This area is ripe w talent. PSU can recruit somewhere else if TU gets more Philly recruits
Not crazy, unless we do something like stub our toe any one of the next 3 weeks. We’ll find out if Leave No Doubt is an empty slogan or a real rallying cry. UCF should be the only “relatively” tough game in the next 5 but even UCF lost to FIU.
On the field the MAC could more or less compete with AAC teams. But from a business standpoint the AAC is much better – bigger name schools, bigger markets, better TV exposure (basically the MAC teams are on TV only when they play big schools). At the moment temple has a pretty nice deal in the AAC – cudos to the AD and BOT to get that done. But this P5 conference thing is looming and Temple needs success to get into one (the ACC would be the best deal especially for traveling costs once they’re in). Then they’d be set – except playing FSU, Clemson and the like. More wait and see, huh? BTW, Temple has a chance to do something else they’ve never done before – win a championship. That’s something to stay focused for. What a year this could be!
Amazing how many people who I talked to on Cherry and White day said that the ACC really wants us to build a stadium and only then would be genuinely interested. I’ve got to think some real negotiations are going on and the uni might be playing of the Big 12 vs. the ACC, much like it did CUSA vs. the MAC and then against CUSA vs. the Big East. A year before we signed the deal with the Big East, Anne Weaver Hart and Bill Bradshaw were guests of the CUSA at their Dallas meeting. I have to think the BE was taking notes and did not want to lose the 4th-largest market. Good thing we didn’t make that deal.
I totally forget temple has never won a championship. I read their backhistory and noticed a few fret years , especially 1979 when they went 10-2. I also noticed a few great decades when Pop Warner was the coach. I dont recal any sort of a championship. It’d be a good banner to have in their new stadium
they won the 1967 MAC (Middle Atlantic Conference, not to be confused with the Mid-American) title; trophy was in McGonigle Hall for years but lost when the team made the transition to the E-O. That’s why Rhule is constantly quoted as saying there is “no trophy in here.” Maybe Daz or Wallace stole it, but it should be somewhere.