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.);
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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 
Mike – in the AAC West, both Navy and Tulsa control their own destiny (both have 1 AAC loss) and they play on 11/12 in Annapolis. If either team wins out, the team that does so will win the AAC West title.
Incidentally, I think Temple would play at Tulsa if both teams won out because Tulsa would have a better overall record than the Owls (10-2 vs 9-3). That would be the worst-case scenario; at least if the Owls play Navy on the road in the AAC title game, Temple fans could easily make the 2 to 2 1/2 hour drive southwest to Annapolis.
Go Navy. Owls should be ranked higher than Navy based on the comparative scores of the SFU game.
could easily and would easily are two different stories. Much prefer our SEPTA-based fan base have the option of hopping on the subway or regional rail rather than bumming rides to Annapolis.
If Navy loses to Notre Dame and wins out in the American and we win out, we would have a better overall record than Navy (9-3 vs. 8-3) at the time of the American Conference game. Navy does not play it’s 12th game until after the conference championship.
yes, meant in the loss column Owls would have the same record. Two Army games could throw a monkey wrench into this whole process, one at the beginning of the season and one at the end.
Where to start, the maturation of this team and the coaching staff has been phenomenal. Almost all phases of the game minus kickoff coverage, gets better each week. The QB has settled down and he made some beautiful throws yesterday.The oline and the fb have been mashing people and the two headed monster in the backfield is wearing teams out. What the d did yesterday was astounding., Cincy did not get a first down in the 2nd half. A major difference is that this team has dept in many areas. In the backfield, in the secondary at lb along the defensive front and the freshmen kicker has picked up where Jones left off. Speaks to improved recruiting and addition of speed.
Nobody is happier for Phillip Walker than I am and I have always been a big fan of his for reasons I have outlined numerous times on this blog. Now he is 24-18 as a starting quarterback at Temple. No other QB can even come close to touching that record and that’s the most important quarterback stat by far. 2-5 in 13, 6-6 in 14, 10-4 in 15 and 6-3 in 16 and that includes a 2-6 record while being forced to wear those awful black unis and helmets. 🙂 Take those games away and he’s 22-12.
stunning…, it is more about what we can do than what we have done.., late November each year there are only 14 teams that have the opportunity to win their conference championship, win a bowl game and finish in the Top 25, the Triple Crown of College Football.., truly amazing
Great overall game by the coaches and players as the owls do indeed seem to be peaking at the right time. We’ve gotten past the most difficult part of an admittedly weak schedule but need to ensure we don’t trip up in the homestretch. A few observations:
1 – football is indeed a tale of two halves. During MR and Phil Snow’s first couple of seasons we were frequently on the wrong end of the equation in the second half. I am very glad to see that equation has flipped itself. Well done.
2 – Temple has demonstrated significant improvements in the speed, and depth areas. We get to see more talent through the course of the game in the trenches and especially in the skill positions. This is critical for building a program rather than having the occasional good season.
3 – Kicking the football and blocking kicks remains a team strength while covering kicks continues to give me agita.
4 – PJW plays well when he plays within himself. This seems to work best with lots of running and play action, but when asking him to throw the ball thirty plus times invites trouble. He also needs to realize he’s not Q Flowers and dump the ball instead of getting sacked for big losses by 300 lb linemen.
5 – the running game is STRONG, FAST and deep.
Great game Owls! Keep going.
only disappointment yesterday was the eagles charged us $70K to paint the end zones
The rugby scrum may have been the longest three yard play in football history, TU got a break there because his forward momentum was definitely stopped.
Here’s hoping SFU loses to Memphis this week.
* On November 12th.
kj, do you mean that putting some Temple paint on the field isn’t included in that outrageous rental fee? Dispicable!
Overall PJ did a fine job but there were a couple times he lost big yards trying to outrun rushers and got nailed yards behind the line of scrimmage. It appears the O-line is giving him much more time to throw when he does drop back – the extra time helps him a lot with his accuracy. NO INTERCEPTIONS! YEA!
Temple really is a second half team, in both season and game success. Those losses to PSU and Memphis because of a ridiculous number of penalties and other mistakes are hurting what could have been a remarkable season. Army was just a bad game – the other two are couldas as in coulda been 8-1 and everything that woulda come with that – top 25, etc.
It is what it is. Go Owls. Win the next 3 and the conference and damn it, pick a good bowl (and win).
John B, agree with you on the scrum that should have been whistled dead but allowed a TU TD. But I still remember a similar play that went against Temple last year or a couple years ago when there was a big pile after it was clear that a TU lineman fell on the ball but the officials allowed the scrum to continue instead of pulling players away and whistling it dead. The result was the other team got the ball. So to me, this is payback. For once, this time, Temple benefitted instead of getting screwed.