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 
If this happens and I hope it will get ready for another round of will Coach Rhule leave or won’t he. Next season is going to be rough(ND, Houston, Navy, Tulsa, and SFU on the road along with Army), Couple that with the loss of several key seniors and Rhule may conclude that there is no better time for him to go. Hope it doesn’t happen but don’t be surprised if the rumors of his impending departure start earlier than last season.
Rather have that then 2-10 seasons. Just wish Matt would dismiss the rumors as soon as they flare up. When Wayne Hardin was at Temple, the Dallas Cowboys came for him and Tom Landry wanted coach to be offensive coordinator. Wayne said, “I’d rather be head coach at Temple than No. 2 anywhere else.” When Bruce Arians was at Temple, Virginia Tech came after him and wanted him to be head coach there. Remember, VT is Bruce’s alma mater. Bruce told them thanks but no thanks, saying: “I can’t leave my Temple kids.” Would rather have similar statements from Matt than last year’s “when someone wants to talk to you, you have to listen.” To me, that distracted the team the week before Houston. Might not have beaten Houston anyway, but that little dalliance certainly did not help.
It’s great to have a coach others would like to have it suggests we have something good here. I think Rhule had done a fantastic job . His recruiting has been solid if not good with Armstead, Wright and Bryant on the offensive side along with both kickers and the punter. He’s done a nice job replacing the defensive pieces that are in the NFL. I hope he stays, but he will have to do what he thinks is best for his career and his family. This team even with their early struggles appears to be better than last year’s team. Way more balanced and deep. Owls are 18-7 in last two years, wow! They still have work to do but Temple football is on the college foitball map.
After not getting Bruce, VT “settled” on their No. 2 choice, a guy named Frank Beamer.
Playing for the conference championship two years in a row is significant.., losing two years in a row would be even more significant….,
this will be a huge challenge.., we have not played well in big away games.., we need to pour everything we have into beating Navy.., open every page of the playbook..,
players and coaches focus on going 1-0 every week, they do not enjoy the luxury of looking ahead. I can, I’m a fan. And would be forever upset if we don’t play in the conference championship game two years in a row.
We should expect to beat bottom, less than average teams.
There you go again, looking ahead to Navy – that’s what helps create “trap” games. Temple needs to concentrate on Tulane, a team that runs a triple option (something Temple hasn’t done well against) and they have a number of close loses to good teams. I don’t think Temple will overlook Tulane but they need to concentrate hard and limit the mistakes. Go Owls.
Not a true triple option, closer to Penn State’s “read option.” To do that well, you need a great running back and a running threat at QB. Tulane has a good running back, not a good running threat at QB. Penn State excels in that type of attack because both McSorely and Barkley can really hurt you.
who has done a better job this year, Franklin or MR?
If Franklin had the team with 120 yards in penalties on 9/17, I would say Matt Rhule. Franklin also hasn’t lost to anyone he should not have lost to (Pitt beat Clemson, so he gets a pass there). Franklin has done a better job IMHO. I thought Temple would be this good. I did not think PSU would be this good.
case could also be made for Narduzzi, Pitt beat PSU and Clemson…, evaluation criteria should include beating teams you shouldn’t; and not losing to teams you shouldn’t…., think MR could come out on top if Temple beats Navy and wins a bowl game.., if not, he probably winds up third behind Narduzzi and Franklin
the argument for MR of doing more w/less begs the question.., if you are such a good recruiter than why do you have so much less?
Thank You PHL17 for providing TV coverage of today’s game.
I think it is possible they get 20,000 TV’s tuned to the game.
It still seems true Temple doesn’t get lots of live people in the seats but they do get OK TV ratings. I hope a bigger conference gives that some thought someday. In the mean time I am happy with our AAC. Too bad it’s a mostly longer distance conference. Hope I get to go to Navy’s stadium in early December, and that’ss something I would like for Temple to copy in an updated version of the stadium. This afternoon I will take time to see at least some of the game on TV PHL17 ; and thanks again to the station.
Green Wave wearing blue. What the heck.
Need to get Ryquell in the game because Jahad is getting stuffed everytime. Ryquell ran for over 100 yards last game and had 2 weeks rest. He can’t possibly still be hurt.
Ryquell needs “only” 193 yards to hit 1,000 on the season. Let’s get him that next week.
Tulane has no pass defense and the Owls are still trying to run. It is mind boggling. Play action will work 9 out of 10 times.
they are playing a six man front and nine in the box.., we need to throw them out of that defense
Temple’s Achilles’ Heel is game-planning. When you have a poor pass defense (err, Tulane) you do not force feed the “process” (err, running) on them. When you have a poor passing team (Army), you play 8 in the box and dare them to throw. Fortunately, that bit us in the ass only about 50 percent of the time this season. That’s the only reason why we had a modest 10-0 lead at halftime. That said, I will sign for 31-squat any day of the week. #bodyblows
Penalty bug is back.
Tulane’s offense is really bad and our defense is really good, total mismatch when they have the ball
Temple doing what they supposed to do! Kicking butt!
Temple future is so bright! That kid Wright is gonna be a beast!
Amen
well here we are again, an opportunity to play and win the conference championship, win a bowl game, and finish in the Top 25.
same as last year, we have an NCAA top 10 defense and an average at best offense. don’t think so? look at the stats..,
Thomas is a better OC than Satterfield…., but teams have learned how to stop the Temple run.., can we win by throwing the football?
p.j. looked pretty accurate today. do not understand why they don’t move him around the pocket to create more space, though. The pass to Wright was a thing of beauty.
Temples offense is averaging 32 points per game so I wouldn’t call it average at best. Temple runs the ball and milks the clock, minimizes plays and time of possession for opponents which keeps the defense fresh. I have been pleasantly surprised at the development of the oline, wrs and development of Ryquel as a power back with explosion. I like this offense as constructed and game planning. They play like a fighter who beats up on an opponent until the opponent can’t defend himself. Our identity is smash mouth football.