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 
Just saw the line. Temple is a 3 point underdog. That says a lot.
I don’t see this as a close game, either way. I can see Temple lay an egg and get blown out. ECU is too good to not take advantage of the mistakes Temple has been making early in games. I can also see Temple come in completely focused and dominate the game. I dont see a middle ground. Hopefully it is the latter.
GO OWLS!
Most lines count playing at home as worth at least 3 points. So if you take that into consideration the lines have it pretty even. That being said I agree with you. I don’t think it’ll be close. Completely winnable if we eliminate turnovers and run the ball. ECU has suffered against the run, and we’ve been strong. Save the 4 wides for another day. GO TEMPLE!
what the line says is if the game was played halfway between philly and d.c., it would be a tie. I think “they think” the 47,000 fans=equal 3 points. I just don’t think ECU is on a par with Penn State or Cincinnati. My personal opinion. Temple really dominated both of those teams. If anything, the 47K fans make it closer. I see this as something like a 24-10, 24-13 Owl win.
great article from yesterday’s NYTimes. Another cosmic sign when the national press begins noticing you: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/22/sports/ncaafootball/a-hot-start-for-temple-where-the-team-motto-is-whats-next.html?_r=0
Interesting paragraph in that story:
Rhule said he would be honest with his players if he were presented with an opportunity to coach at a larger program in a more prestigious conference
what, exactly, does that mean? wish caldwell did not see the need to put it in there or at least elaborate or clarify what Rhule meant by that.
What Rhule is intimating is that he won’t jump for a bad job in a p-5 conference which includes the likes of Rutgers, Maryland, Illinois, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Wake Forrest which are either open or will be open. I might even include Miami (really tough job with expectations not mirroring reality) in that category. He would jump at a p-5 job to a program that has a real chance at winning. However, I don’t think those schools would offer a guy with 3 years experience and one really good season under his belt. Those other jobs mentioned are in better conferences but I don’t think are much better than the temple situation. I think he will stay between 5-7 years if he leaves at all by his own volition.
yeah, still disappointing in the sense that I thought the commitment was even more firm than that. Just for recruiting purposes (to help his own cause out) he should probably say I’m here to stay no matter what school comes calling.
Think that Rhule was being honest and that’s all. There is no one other than Joe Paterno who wouldn’t jump at, or at least strongly consider, a 3 or four hundred percent raise and even he jumped for the NFL but quickly reconsidered. I think that if the administration gives him the resources necessary to be successful, he’s not going to leave.
Cincinnati held a blackout (or a whiteout?). ECU is having blackout, which may help the Owls hunt better. Cosmic Quotient – Temple Win.
Good one, Dave. I missed that one. I like cosmic more than omen. I’m sure there are a few other ones out there floating around in space that I missed as well. In a completely unrelated thought, it occurred to me that the NYT story contrasted to the two Inky columns (Sielski, Brookhover) shows Temple is more appreciated in New York than it is in Philly. I just hope when they cut to the New York bar tonight they make sure to say the school is in Philly, not New York.
Agree with the comment about the Philly Rag. However, they did have two stories today on the second page while PSU was relegated to the back of the sports page. Philly sports coverage sucks unless your one of the pro temas. A couple of years ago the NY Post had better stories about the reconfiguration and then the break up of the Big East including the fact that Villanova was doing everything in its power to keep TU out. Their position will cost them in the end because without football to protect them the Big East is toast especially if the top five conferences decide to bolt the NCAA. On another topic, had TU’s myopic administration got on board with football and built the facilities they have now, TU would not be scrambling like it is to get into one of the top conferences. Gotta spend money to make it.
PJ looks awful and think he is really hurt…, time to put in Nutile before the game gets away
6 deep passes in the first 20 min of the game?? What is Sutterfield regressing?
3 of those passes should have been completed for big plays.
More concerned with how badly the defense is playing on 3rd and even 4th and long. The offensive issues aren’t a real surprise and I agree a couple of those long passes should have been caught. Let’s hope our strong second half trend continues.
It’s still 10-14, but I’m getting nervous. Too many dropped passes and missed throws.
When will Snow get it that he can’t rush three guys.
Not getting any pressure with 3 that’s for sure and to be honest I am not really impressed with this Kemp at QB compared some of the others we faced. Defense is just getting shredded by ECU it seems whenever they need the yards.
Walker is playing horribly and the play calling is not helping him.
take PJ out, go with Nutile and blitz when we get on defense…, unbelievable amount off penalties.., poor coaching…., 6-0, then lose to ECU, ND, and Memphis.., 9-3 is a good season and we’ll be in a bowl.., losing 3 out of the last six is disappointing
Dude you are really way to negative.
i really wish u stop posting on here. all your posts show what an idiot u are. u are always wrong and off point and u never post after u have been proven wrong time and time again. how about ya Penn St pick? #pleasetakeaseat
Why does PJ only seem to play well when there is absolutely no pressure on him or when there is a ton of pressure on him.
If they can win when playing so poorly, this must be a really good team. Watch out ND if they get it together.
So proud of our players and coaches who have worked this hard. Christmas came early with many milestones: beating Penn State, being ranked nationally, and now a historic 7-0. Whatever the season brings after this is fine by me, come what may, I’m going to savor this moment.
This team is resilient. Again great half time adjustments, they won the half 14-0. Congratulations to coach Rhule his players and the other coaches. Let teams crowd t h e box the middle of the field was wide open down the stretch and we made em pay.
Excellence and Poise Under Pressure.
If the City of Philadelphia doesn’t embrace this team its a Disgrace!
TOP REASON WHY TU DESERVED TO WIN AT EAST CAROLINA!
Now this is tounge in cheek, of course, but I’m I the only one who hates these “black out” games/uniforms?? My god why can’t teams, both college and professional stick with their colors? What an absolute scam and silly practice to continue.
I hated the black helmets the Owls wore last week against UCF and hope we never see them again. And that goes for the basketball uniforms as well. I know the barn door has been wide open for years on this all-black uniform wave, and I am sure that in just a bit cranky about this, but isn’t it been long enough already?
so proud when we beat psu wearing our brand, the cherry and white. sure hope all the fans and players wear cherry 10/31.