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 they come out in the Patenaude set, I am requesting that John Belli storm the field, cause some mayhem and put a stop to it…..for the good of the program.
Save us John!
I’ll be on the field for the game. LOL. By the way, you have to come to one of them. Let me know if you ever decide to come down.
Streaking with “run the ball” painted on your back side would probably do it. 🙂
Mike, promise us, if the brain trust there persists with their current course in this game, (despite your indisputable logic), you will minimize that theme in future entries and focus on the players having good seasons for their NFL draft recitals.
Your dismay is rational, but your agenda is Don Quixote-like given the Chip Kelly thinking for offensive game planning. Your on point analysis only makes it worse seeing how the players eligibility is being squandered and the future of the program hangs in the balance in terms of fan support.
Interesting that the players sought by SEC programs during their recruitment days are sitting despite a coach with SEC roots. Wonder if those kids have had any second thoughts?
We hammered on these themes for the first two years of the Matt Rhule regime until Matt finally came around to our way (really, Al Golden’s way) of thinking and we were rewarded with consecutive double-digit-win seasons. If belaboring a point brings us two more double-digit win seasons, it’s worth the repetitiveness.
Here’s the problem Mike, some guys are so tied to their concepts and beliefs that their egos and arrogance won’t let them see that it is not working. They don’t know the adage “when you find yourself in a hole….stop digging”. I lived through it in the Berndt era….’bama had been up here to scout our Spring game 5 months before our opener. During our opener we (o line) told the coordinator that they were slanting to our plays and knew where we were going every time….’bama players told us on the field and laughed at us. Our coaches refused to believe that the ‘bama coaches had figured them out. There was no way they could be outsmarted by a coaching staff that won the National Championship a season later.
the OC is a big issue, a bigger issue ir the play of our OL.., clue, when you have freshman playing at tackle, what does that tell you?
I think it’s the OC. Like Brian said about Bama, Villanova was slanting away from the blocking schemes. It’s up to the coaches to improvise and adjust. Afterward, Geoff Collins said “they had a neat defensive scheme.” OC were the same kids last year who blocked fine in the bowl game against a much better team than Nova. Don’t doubt that the Nova coaches were at least at our spring game and taking notes. Do doubt that our coaches were at their spring game. Our coaches are clueless in a lot of important areas and adjusting in game is just one of them.
This is a must win for Collins and crew. We’ve blanked the Bulls in our last 2 meetings. Anything less than a dominating win and it’ll be about piece of evidence that we’re moving in the wrong direction as a program.
Although the coaches are different it’s TU football deja vu all over again. We’re witnessing 20114 and 2015 again. We’re doomed in college football hell. When we get to heaven all we’ll have to say is that we were TU football fans. We’ll be admitted at once because the gate keeper will recognize that we’ve suffered enough. Might have to wait for Kansas fans to go ahead of us but that’s about it. LOL.
I agree with everything you said there a John Mike has a little more hope than I do temple coaching really stinks these guys should not be coaches and division one.
Speaking of which, this first appeared in The Daily News in 2003: https://templefootballforever.wordpress.com/2005/07/22/all-temple-football-fans-are-going-to-heaven/
Hey Gang, having the Friday night beer and wondering….if things go South tomorrow offensively….does Collins have the guts to fire the OC immediately to give the reins to Dimichele or Foley to try and save the season or does he die with him? Your thoughts please…
My answer is that if he hasn’t fired him now he won’t. Golden had the guts to fire his OC. Bruce fired his OC. Matt Rhule demoted his OC to WR coach and hired Glenn Thomas to implement the pro-style Power I. This guy wants to get to another bowl and take this entire staff to Georgia Tech (or some similar southern school) with him. I think he feels 7-6 is good enough. To me, firing the guy gets him to 10 (if ADM is the guy, who I think is ready) but he seems overly loyal to the fellow carpetbaggers over the Temple guy.
So the Foley announcement/title and the ADM title/position were just to keep the old Temple faithful thinking he had a contingency plan ready and was firing a shot across Patenaude’s bow. You’ve said it before and it is becoming quite evident especially if this offense flounders again….but then if he doesn’t get enough wins he’ll be stuck because TU doesn’t fire and he will not have proven enough….a true balancing act and quite devious.
I’m done. I can’t take it anymore. Neither can the rest of the ticket holders in our group. Ten season tickets will go to zero over a three year period. 6 wins and a minor bowl appearance won’t change it.
I was not at the game but have been waiting to see people chime in who were…..I was expecting to see this type of reaction and rightfully so. They have earned the disgust and the apathy. So much great work has been done up until now to gain respect, as John said…..there is proof that it can be successful. They just don’t want to do it, I guess…..dont blame you at all Easyowl.
Can you say 2-10?
How in the world can you go from being Conference Champs to Conference dweller in just two years?
2-10? Who do you see the 2 wins coming against?