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…,
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 
Paul Palmer was the best runner in TU football history. No one had his ability to read blocks, make the first guy miss, or run away or over opponents like he did. Teams put nine in the box to stop him and couldn’t. His game at PSU was amazing as was the game against East Carolina at the Vet. It is not a dis to say that Thomas is not as good as he was especially since Thomas is special in his own way.
Agreed on Palmer being the best back in temple history hands down. The line that was anchored by Rienstra did a great job opening holes for him to hit. It still bothers me that we lost to PSU in one of his greatest games and one in which the Owls completely outclassed the Lions.
Paul Palmer was the best, and I think Anthony Anderson was underrated, he was a beast to watch in person.., two takeaways from watching Thomas last Saturday night, he showed speed i had not previously seen when he outran the Uconn DBs, perhaps he is healthier? and there was a play on the far sideline when a Uconn player literally threw Thomas five yards out of the field of play, my first thought was ‘wow’ what would NFL linebackers do to him? I think he has a future on Sundays if he can maintain the same quickness with 10 more pounds.., it is hard to make a consistent living in the NFL at less than 200lbs.., you can count the number of <200lb players on each team on one hand…, RAnderson gets thrown around by college players like a rag doll, he needs about 15 more lbs for a Sunday career..,
Houston stopped the run on Navy, and our run game is less complex and more predictable, Houston will stop the Temple run. we need to be ready to execute plan B early in the game before it gets out of hand
Not to mention that Palmer was runner up for the Heisman behind Testeverde. No other Temple back was a finalist.
The great Paul Palmer. Yes, the offense will need to produce but Sat is all about the defense. Will they be able to contain Ward and the high powered Houston offense, looking forward to a few sacks, pics, and fumble recoveries. This is fun!
this is going to be more like SMU than Memphis, Ward is much more dynamic with supreme play-making ability, Houston will score in bunches.., the question will be can our offense keep us in the game
This offense performs best when it complements the defense. Protect the ball, take time off the clock, pick spots with the play-action passing game, keep the defense rested, score points. Can’t afford another USF game where the crucial Pick 6 turnover happens.Thought it was masterful game planning against PSU, ND. Terrible job against UMass, USF. If we have to score 60 to win against a team that shut out Vandy, we’ll be in trouble.
Honestly don’t know if this team can contain Ward who plays like a bigger and quicker Doug Flutie. Last week he made almost every play he had to often in spectacular fashion. Hopefully, they’re starting half back is still out. In the Navy game they used a converted D-Back who had a really good game. Don’t know if that kid can do it twice in a row. Th starter gouged TU last year. As was the case with USF the Owls do not have a player who can take care of his assignment and also shadow the qb. One more thing, if Snow rushes three, the QB will have a hell of a game both running and passing.
I would go 5-2 and spy my fastest safety, Nate L. Smith, on Ward. That assumes the coach has time to make a game plan between taking all of the calls from his agent.
Has TU used a 5-2 D all year? I’ve never seen it if they did.
they’ve used it in spots, including the fumble that Marshall recovered.
Sharif Finch as spy? Why not use him standing up behind line of scrimmage as a conventional LB during passing situations?
With Reddick and Nate D getting majority of snaps on the edge (rightly so), it would be a good place to use Finch. He is a playmaker.
Reddick is very, very fast, a former DB. He could cause Ward problems in the passing game. If there is an exposed foot to be stepped on, I would do it.
Having played against them last year as well, I would think that would give Snow a little more information to work with as far as a defensive game plan. That game was close at half time and Houston scored 2 TDs off of Walker interceptions, plus we only rushed 20 times in that game. So with a more balanced, stronger ground game this year and Walker doing a much better job managing the offense over 2014 I think as long as the defense of the past 2 games shows up Saturday then it’s going to be a game. Don’t know if Ward can be completely contained but if the defense can take away their other offensive weapons maybe it will be enough to limit the damage Ward can do.
Go Daz! How are things working out for you?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/boston-college-loses-3-offensive-players-to-transfer-160744369.html
Hats off to Rhule if he thinks the grass will be greener..,, men who carry fat wallets and broken dreams don’t live long, the actuary tables are not in their favor
Didn’t you see the twitter post on the Owlscoop board, no longer a candidate for the Missouri job. Of course no mention that he is staying a Temple, but weren’t people saying he was the ONE guy who would stick around, so things are great. Love the “battle” going on in the Scout forum, feathers are really getting rankled when all the “Rhule is the ONLY guy for the job” are getting all of their selling points tossed back at them. Of course, its negative posts causing any distractions, the university for not being proactive, blah, blah, blah
I believe that BC had one of the defenses in the country. Offense however was atrocious due to the lack of a competent QB. Nevertheless, even with a qb last season his offense sucked. Think running Coyer on ten wildcats in a row like he did against Rutgers. Heard from someone that Owlscoop is reporting that Rhule turned down Missou.
*Best defenses
John, the actual wording of the post I saw was “per a source, temple coach Matt Rhule is no longer a candidate for the Missouri head coaching job, Owlscoop.com has learned”. I don’t know if anything more definitive than that has been posted. To me not the same as Rhule coming out and saying he turned the job down to stay at Temple.
Looks like there is a more detailed report that just hit Philly.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/20151202_Temple_s_Rhule_rules_out_Missouri_coaching_position.html
note the difference between saying, “I’m not interested in Mizzou” vs “I’m not going anywhere”.., if it quacks like a duck.., i would think he would be the favorite for the UVA job out of the four guys mentioned in this article below, and if I were the UVA AD I would hire Rhule over the other three in a heartbeat
http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/virginia-cavaliers-coach-mike-london-resigns-possible-replacements-112915
I don’t know, given his experience at UVA I’m thinking Golden
I’m starting to believe that Rhule likely isn’t leaving although I wish he would say it. I think he’s playing a game of chicken with TU to get maximum bucks from them. I still think he loves TU and Philly and realizes that he can be here for as long as wants just by being bowl eligible and averaging around 30 though a game. I say this because it was clear from Golden’s and Daz’s body language that they were leaving on the first bus. Not so sure with this guy.
On the other hand he could be gone 10 minutes after the game finishes. LOL.
not so sure both he and the schools handled this as best they could during championship week, they probably both would welcome a mulligan…, think Saturday may be a bridge too far with all the distractions plus Houston is more athletic than ND, stronger than USF, and faster than SMU.., Temple must get the university beuracratic processes aligned with today’s realities going forward, it should not take a month to obtain approval for a new contract …, think UVA will make a strong run at him, but would that be a “dream job”?
the coaching carousel went crazy this year and will probably spin even faster next year…. again Houston services as the blueprint for Temple.., give your guy money for a another and watch his value rise while your team gains in statue with more wins and media attention it.., the seats stay filled and the TV money continues to flow as your Houston ranked team is on national tv every other weekend…,
did anyone ever find out the nature behind Rhules jet pack tweet earlier this year?
It coincided with the night they got T.J. Simmons to de-commit from UCLA and come here. No jetpack for Matt. Maybe it will be in the new contract.
After Golden and Daz, nothing will surprise me. Steve Conjar said it best on his radio interview that he was “a little taken aback” with Rhule giving a no comment on jobs when he should have said I’m a Temple guy for life. Temple stuck its neck out for him. He at least owed Temple a public proclamation that he was honoring the contract.
big indication for me is all the MRAs have gone silent on this blog, one of them knows something…, thanks for all your thought provoking pieces, you have knack for keeping the sauce flowing
A real eye-opener. Same people who swore “Matt” would never leave and he was not the guy to even listen to offers now claim they never said he wouldn’t leave or listen to offers. Amnesia can be a terrible thing. The VERY reason Temple allowed this guy to jump over at least 2 more qualified guys to hire him was to avoid all the crap of the first three days this week. He fumbled the ball with the clumsy “I’m not talking about jobs” mantra. He should have said: “That’s ridiculous. They showed loyalty by hiring me and now I’m showing loyalty to them by not listening to anyone else.” That would have ended it right there. Temple had to be as surprised by his clumsy handling of this as were a great many fans.
mike he must have been reading your blog after his comments made on 94.1 today.
yes, no need after year 3 (and year 1 of the new contract) to say “I”m not talking about other jobs” … the need at that point is to reaffirm the commitment you made on June 23d.
Just because Rhule is not going to Mizzou doesn’t mean he’s not staying open for other possibilities. At the moment, I’d just like to see him stay and coach through this year’s bowl game. Then whatever happens, happens. Next year won’t be like this year anyway, but it still could be good, no matter who is coaching. Another thing, as usual, other schools are on the hunt for new coaches but at Temple time is wasting away if Temple does need to look for a new coach, impacting recruiting and organizational needs. Hopefully all this means that Rhule intends to stay (at least for a while) and is just trying to get the best deal possible here.