Last donation: Ed P., Yardley, Pa. (1/9/23; thanks, Ed,, your generosity is greatly appreciated) 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 
another real risk is the prolonged court battles between the ex-president and ex-provost and the university over unfair termination, exit money, and ‘he said, she said’ drama made public..,
all the temple haters will pounce on every drip of information that spills in the daily papers.., not to mention the cost of the court battles.., the court costs, or out of court settlements will be in the millions and will far exceed the amount donors have pledged for the new stadium.., talk about poor timing!
i wish the BOT would give more thought to the strategic effects of their decisions.., the second and third order effects could cost Temple 3-5 years in both academic and athletic growth
Will the BOT acknowledge they made a poor hiring decision 4 years ago in bringing Theobald to campus? What was the vetting process?
Anyone who thinks this will not have negative consequences is naive? The best anyone can argue would be ‘no impact’, but no impact in this case really means stagnation until the positions are filled with permanent replacements,,, and that will take how long?
10 wins or more means both Kraft and Rhule will leave after next season
There is a lot of naivety over at Pravda. Meanwhile, Matt Rhule could be at the copying machine sending out his resume now. There’s no guarantee Clark and Kraft will survive the Theobald purge. He’s got a comfort level with them.
i also find it interesting in that you, Joe, and I are the only folks who stand behind their comments with a real face…, intolerance for an opposing point of view expressed by attacking the person rather than arguing the thought is immature at best…,
Amen, and John Belli (who you probably meant instead of Joe) as well. Go on there and say something even remotely critical of uniforms or the program or even the game plan and you are called names by people who hide behind anonymous screen identities.
typing too fast.., please excuse me John.,
this uniform thing is crazy, the kids like different uniforms so let’s wear them, no issues here.., except black! we never win wearing black, especially when it is 100 degrees on the field.,
Yeah, I could imagine them coming out in black on a day like today. Black absorbs heat; white deflects it. No nicer uniforms than than these Cherry ones. Don’t mess with perfection:
Remember the black helmets against Navy on one of the hottest days of that summer. By the way, Rendell is not the Rendell of twenty-five years ago. I’ve attended a couple of events he also attended and he made some questionable remarks at them. Recently he was chastised for disparaging women. Nevertheless, his political clout would be a plus.
Black helmets and unis on 90-degree days=bad idea. Did they contribute to the loss? I’ll just say this. They did not help. Rendell said Elizabeth Warren is not qualified to be Commander-in-Chief. He said Trump lost the “ugly woman” vote by criticizing people like Rosie O’Donnell. Really, if he guilty of anything, it’s being too honest in this politically correct era. Temple has to decide if it wants a stadium. If it does, it needs to hire Rendell as President and make him the point man in City Council. If it doesn’t, it needs to hire another out-of-towner and extend the Linc lease. Rendell doesn’t have to be here 10 years. Just a couple to get the 15th Street permit passed.
three months ago the stadium had a 60% or greater chance of being built.., Temple lost its biggest advocate and supporter by firing Theobald..,
stagnation and interim are synonymous…, do you think the interim president will lead or follow the BOT when it comes to the stadium? The naysayers on the BOT will not remain silent. now, it is a 60% or greater chance the stadium will not be built..,
non-profits, state and local governments, hospitals, etc do Feasibility Studies on very large projects, or when there is some doubt or controversy regarding the proposed development. It provides them the cover for a No-Go final decision. Yes, spending a million dollars or more to preclude a “$150M mistake” is seen as sound investment.
Temple has an imperfect sense of timing and strategic vision. The Big East boot and now this fiasco are dark shadows that will cloud every future P5 discussion.
The Big 12 asked Temple to provide an overview of the reasons for getting kicked out of the Big East.., losing your President, trying and failing to build an on-campus stadium are legitimate P5 discussion topics
Lurie is shrewd, he understands and knows how Philly really works. My bet is he will raise the rent again when the stadium talk goes to rest.
i see “Downer Kj” is in mid season form. Hey KJ i just need u to predict that we will lose every game this year which means we will win every game this year. You’re our reverse good luck charm.
gentleman’s bet on the stadium and Lurie raising the rent?
The beat will get louder…,
http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20160718_Inquirer_editorial__Penn_State__Temple__and_football-induced_delusion.html
Don’t see why they needed to weave Temple in there. They conveniently forget a couple of facts. Stadium funding will be accounted for (80 percent private, 20 percent moving the Linc lease funds). The money for Temple Stadium (and I do hope they call it that) cannot be spent for any other uni endeavor. (Private funds are returned to the donor and the Linc lease just gets extended.) That editorial should have been 100 percent PSU.
agree 100%, Temple Football lives in the Philadelphia world of distorted reality.., point is the Philly media shapes public and private opinion which heavily influences the big decisions…, the pendulum swayed last year from anti-Temple to neutral.., now we are back to anti-Temple
we did not do ourselves any favors with this $22M shortfall…, the BOT must accept some responsibility.., did they suddenly wake-up at the end of the fiscal year and start paying attention to the financials? Did the BOT Budget and Finance Committee have any responsibility for oversight?
They trusted Theo too much because he was CFO at Indiana. When he came back to the BOT and said he was short $22 mil, the 36 members of the BOT said: “WTF?” That’s where their confidence in the great Indiana CFO fell through the floor. He brought in his CFO (Kevin Clark) and his AD (Kraft) from Indiana. I don’t know much about Clark but I know Kraft is responsible for Stony Brook, Bucknell, Lafayette and Villanova and that is not satisfactory to me (rather have Syracuse, Rutgers, Maryland and BC).