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 
We’ve got to replace some serious talent on defense in the form of TY, MI and TM. We certainly have young guys with potential but to expect them, even perennial freshman Webb, to step in seamlessly is an unfair ask. I think Phil Snow has a lot of talent to work with but he’ll need to earn his salary big time this season especially against PSU given their new OC.
On the offensive side we do indeed need to pace Thomas’ workload. He could be a very effective Brian Westbrook type but for that to work the sideline stare needs to go away. Additionally, Thomas is a four year starter with a playlist on his wrist that reads like ‘war and peace’. I’ve gotta believe he can figure out what plays to call.
I think the talents of TY, MI, and TM can be replaced, but not their leadership. JT and PJW can probably improve their verbal leadership skills: identify who needs help and encourage and guide them. On the OL, who will step up and be the leader? DD? CT? BM? On the defensive side, I am not sure who will step up. Any ideas? PMO? NS?
Already, the three senior returning starters at linebacker, two of them single digit guys, Avery Williams and Stephaun Marshall, have stepped up. The other guy, Alwan, said “our chemistry is ridiculous.” I take that as good, not bad. Sort of like “that’s a sick shot.”
1. Rhule wants JT to have 20 carries each game, he ain’t moving..,
2. Don’t count on Webb to make an impact…, DT will be an issue all year.., the lack of physical size can’t be understated.., MI and HW took up a lot of space which allowed our LBs to make plays.., now our DTs are smaller than 80% of the OGs in the AAC, that was not the case last year…, stopping the run will be an issue…, the quickness advantage runs out in the 4th quarter
3. The four stars Temple has landed recently have not done well, to say the least.., think Dioubate will probably redshirt
4. The run game is more about the OL moving guys off the ball than it is about the RBs.., look for new blocking schemes, more traps and counters in 2016
5. The dog stare will be replaced with a puppy glance.., PJ is more confident and Thomas is more decisive
Webb was an All-American JUCO player. He will have an impact. It’s not like he’s coming straight from Imhotep. Biggest concern for him is getting him on the field. From a talent standpoint (speed, strength, vertical) is certainly has everything Matt Ioannidis had. Does he have Ioannidis’ will? We shall soon see. Hopefully, they give him RA’s course load.
Replacing the leadership and productivity of the starters lost on defense. Tavon Young was somewhat under appreciated as a shutdown corner with attitude and the productivity of TM won’t be replaced by a single player. If we’re able to get perennial freshman recruit Webb on the field with Diaboute that certainly could help wreak some havoc up front. As evidenced with PJW if it’s in the team’s immediately interests Rhule will burn that redshirt. Ali will have a lot to learn as a first year starter at corner but given how far off the ball his position plays and the fact the guy has speed to burn he should be ok as he learns the ropes.
The offense, especially the line, is where the Owls need to step up and define the pace of the game. I think we’re in a good place at our skill positions but the line needs to answer a few questions regarding their composition. I think it would also behoove us to find a burner who can keep defenses honest. Without Robbie Anderson it may be tough to get teams to respect our quick strike threats.
the two Ls, leadership and line play…, both the OL and DL need to show up and play well.., the DL is concerning.., lack of size at the DT spot is a real issue…, the guards in the AAC are huge, and bigger than our DTs, that was not the case last year., it really makes a difference in the 4th quarter as teams will start to lean on our undersized DTs.,
Kyle Friend, TM, MI, TY were leaders on and off the field…, Dawkins is the guy who must take charge of the OL and become one the team leaders.., McGowan is injury prone and will not play in every game… if Dawkins get voted a team captain position the OL will be in good shape…,
on defense Finch and Praise need to step up their leadership attributes
No guards will be bigger than our DTs if our DTs are named Karamo Dioubate and Greg Webb and Averee Robinson. I know ARob is ready for a big year. I just hope those other two guys are, both on the field and in the classroom.
Thomas is the most explosive player we have on the field, why would you want to make him a full-time slot receiver where his touches will be diminshed? I could see giving him 15 touches at rb and put him in the slot for an additional 5 catches and also use him as a decoy in the slot. As for Webb, he is a beast and originally signed with North Carolina and he can be a dominate player. His problem isn’t ability, it’s keeping him in school. No way Dioubate redshirts especially if our DTs are as thin as you say. I think the Oline has been a deficiency area throughout Rhule’s tenure and needs the most attention.
because it’s obvious JT doesn’t have the body (5-10, 170) to be a full-time back. Six 100-yard games, all in the first half of the season. Not good. I would give Jager Gardner (6-2, 205) a shot. Jahad’s senior year in high school: 885 yards, 15 tds; Jager’s=36 touchdowns, 2,776 yards. Unless New Jersey football is 3x better than North Carolina football, the numbers don’t lie.
Not disagreeing that JT wore down, just saying if you move him out full-time you take the most explosive player who is capable of the home run threat out of the backfield for a role as slot receiver where his touches diminish substantially. I think you will see Gardner and Armstead get a lot more touches next year but JT is going to get at least 15 carries per game.
Matt Rhule said Armstead is ready to start and I think that’s just what will happen; we’ll have an explosive talent in the backfield and another one (JT) in the slot. Too much for defenses to cover. At least that’s the hope.
MI and HW accounted for 75 tackles last year…, the other DTs were not even in the same paragraph.., Snow will need a new scheme to offset the lack of size (height and weight) and loss of productivity…,
think the new OL coach will do more traps and counters, and the 2016 DL will do more slants…,
we don’t have last year’s size up front at DT…,
short guys wear out in the 4th quarter…
I see the “half is glass empty” KJ is back in full effect.
ok, how do you interpret the facts?
just as an example the 2016 USF starting OGs average 6’5″/310.., and look at the other AAC OLs on the schedule this year…,
HW and MI played at 6’4″/315 and 6’4″/300 respectively…., they were just as big and just as strong, and didn’t get pushed around in the second half (75 tackles between the two of them)
the Temple 2016 DTs will average 6’1″/290.., they are not as big and will get pushed around in the 4th quarter….,
given a choice at DT would you want guys who are 6’4″/315 or 6’1″/290?
girth in the middle does make a difference.., not sure how anyone can effectively argue that is doesn’t
If we have to shift a lot of former DEs inside (like Julian Taylor and Michael Dogbe), we’re going to be in trouble. If we can get Arob, Freddy Booth-Lloyd, Greg Webb and Karamo Dioubatte on the field, we will have plenty of girth in the middle.