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 
Nailed it as usual. Where’s the identity? UCF has a spread identity that works for the speed in that state. Navy has a triple option identity that makes it a hard team to prepare for. There’s a great Matt Rhule quote at the top of this blog that says Temple became a very hard team to prepare for when it went to a fulltime fullback and two tight ends. That’s the Temple identity. This staff wasted the contributions that both Nick Sharga and Rob Ritrovato could have given them. Having Nitro as a tailback is really a joke when he helps the team as a blocking fullback. Sharga proved a three-down fullback could lead Temple to a championship. GC and DP chose to ignore all that and they’ve been stumbling around in a dark room like a guy who can’t find the light switch.
the two-point conversion to Jager was a metaphor on the whole season. I never like a 2-point play where you don’t throw the ball 3 yards into the end zone in the first place but, in the second place, Jager should have had at least two blockers in front of him if he was getting the ball short. Instead, they asked him to do it all on his own. It was not a well-designed play in a season of poorly-designed plays.
yes that has been the question since MR left. What is the identity? CC says Temple Tuff all the time but he doesn’t know what he is talking about..,
He has failed in the attempt to re-define what had been established.., by comparison look at UCF, the new coach came in and played the cards he was dealt brilliantly…, imagine where UCF would be if he came in and decided to run the pro-set, or I-formation?
this staff doesn’t get it…., yes the last two years has been mayhem
Yeah, when they advertised Mayhem I wasn’t expecting this kind. Very optimistic when he came in and the optimism went down drastically when he didn’t bring in FBS level coordinators like Golden, Daz and Rhule did. Chart has gone downward since. Both Collins and Patenaude seem like nice guys, though.
I’ve been saying the same thing on this blog and everywhere since Collins took over that running a pro set knock you on your rear end offense is as unusual as running the triple option. The prevalence of the read option has caused teams to go to five d-backs, smaller players who cannot stop a power team. BC is finally having success with it because Addazio finally has a serviceable QB. I think TU has a great pro set QB, one much better than BC’s, who with a power running game would be that much more effective because play action would work incredibly well. While PJ was a better runner (before he took a cheap shot to his shoulde during the 2015 PSU game), Russo is a far better passer and with a half-second to a second longer to find a receiver that a fullback or blocking back would give him, he would be unstoppable.
Patenfraud is clueless as the video shows. Had TU scored 34 in the second half then no one would here be complaining. He scored six. As Herm Edwards said, “You play to win the game. ” Patenfraud seems satisfied with winning the yardage title instead of winning the game. Unbelievable.
There’s a temptation to give the coaching staff some credit for the 700 yards of offense DP talks about in the interview video. But a lot of those drives were continued because of Russo running for big gains when plays broke down. Russo simply had a great game as a leader, a passer and running. Russo’s elevation to starting QB seems to be more accidental than intentional. At the end of last season, I thought this kid was more likely to transfer than return to TU given the situation he was in at that time. By that I mean this coaching staff didn’t seem to think all that highly of him.
What SEC teams think about the Birmingham Bowl.
Funny stuff…girl is cute, though
Funny stuff…girl is cute, though…
In other news Collins missed t he teleconference today due to “unforseen circumstances”…rumors on social media are that he’s in Maryland. Why would he be in Maryland on TEMPLE’s dime? I hope it’s recruiting for Temple
Hope it’s true. Tired of his shtick-money downs, above the line, no socks, clam diggers on the sideline, the team DJ and the rest of the nonsense. The only line I want to see the team above is the top of the Eastern Conference of the AAC, which it could have been had he followed the tack taken by the UCF coach and left everything in place and hired D-1 coordinators. Collins is stealing money and will compound that felony if Maryland hires him. He and his staff have lost at least seven games over two years. Too bad the school can’t claw back money when his coaching is below the line.
If Collins is interviewing for the Maryland job it could be a blessing in disguise; slide al golden back in here with Russo and if al runs the same offense he did here the last time Temple wins the next 2 aac titles
Why would Maryland or any other school want Collins based on what he’s done here so far? Maybe as a cheerleader, cause he’s certainly good at the rah, rah stuff. Or is there something we’re all missing?
Simple answer: Perception. Nobody in Maryland believes that Temple could ever beat them. We know better. They don’t. So they come to the conclusion that Temple must have the second coming of Vince Lombardi as the coach who pulled off this impossible feat and they want some of that knowledge. Pretty much think they are sold on Collins so far. Some might want to wait to see if he can go 7-5 for affirmation but most don’t. Remember, the SMU coach got the Arkansas job–a plum SEC job–after going 6-6. These P5 schools want proven head coaches at the G5 level they can project P5 success without scandals. I think Maryland would offer him tomorrow.
and to someone who said I was crazy for thinking Temple could beat Syracuse, if you look back to what I wrote I said ‘Cuse was “beatable” not that Temple would definitely beat ‘Cuse. Pitt lost to UCF 45-14 and beat ‘Cuse. Temple gave UCF a much better game than Pitt. ‘cuse barely beat UNC, 40-37, a team that got DESTROYED by East Carolina, 41-19. Yes, the same East Carolina that got boat-raced by Temple, 49-6. Does this prove that Temple would definitely beat ‘Cuse? No. Does it prove that ‘Cuse is beatable? Yes. Let’s not get crazy that ‘Cuse is all that better than Temple.
let us pray he takes the OC with him, perhaps we’ll get someone to bring the brand back…, thus was a great hire Mr. Kraft, not!
Don’t really want Collins to go away.
Just want some one or group to do deep review without prejudice on the Offense: schemes, plans and personnel use.
I certainly don’t have that skill, but would like to know if the OC does a poor job or another issue at play. Is it possible this is ‘as good as it gets’ for this team ?
Collins will go away; it’s just a matter of time so I don’t know if wanting means anything. Yes, the OC does a poor job. Anyone who scores 34 in the second half and can be schemed down to 6 as the result of a halftime chalkboard lesson and have no answers himself on the fly is a very bad coordinator.
*34 in the first half and 6 in the second
We’ve already seen much better offensive coaching recently. Pat’s resistence to change and to continue to force his notions of offense when it’s obvious it isn’t working is the problem – oh yeah, and Collins not doing anything about it.
Mike, Your assessment about Maryland (maybe) wanting Collins is the only thing that makes sense. Daz moved on after a losing season. Collins had a very mediocre first season but did win a bowl game, as did Daz. So I guess SOME success in a program that is viewed as, how should I put this?, inconsistent is perceived as being successful from the outside looking in. If this happens I just hope Kraft forgets this P5 coordinator stuff and goes after a proven G5 HC from like maybe the MAC this time. Or as you suggested get Golden back even with his faulty game-day coaching. He does everything else reall well. Does Temple have a buy out clause with Collins leaving early or did they screw that up too?
I am not a fan of the OC but you put 40 on the board with over 600 yds of offense should be a W. Can’t pin this one on the offense, The d was a disaster giving up big play after big play. UCF drives on average lasted under 3 minutes and they ended with TDs, not 3 and outs. Let’s point the finger where it belongs for this L.
That’s the subject of tomorrow’s post, so you are a bit ahead of me. Apollo made a great comment that you can’t score 34 in one half and then lay a 6-point egg in the second half. Give me 17-20 points in that second half and we have a clear path to the championship now, even with a loss at Houston. Central Florida DC figured out Patenaude at halftime and Patenaude couldn’t think on the fly. Can’t sit on 34 when they have 28.