Last donation: 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);
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 we lose to a very average GT team this season may be over before it barely gets started. If we win, it can still be a very good season. GT is a pivotal game. But I keep thinking of last years horrible start that turned into a rather unbelievable win streak in conference play.
Another year where the Owls won’t beat every team they are supposed to beat. I haven’t seen that kind of year since Wayne Hardin. I suppose I never will, sadly.
The Owl apparently has a monkey on it’s back – you’re right, there’s always a game (or more) like this. Like last year however, at least Buffalo proves to be a very good team (how they lost to Liberty is hard to figure). Temple killed itself in every way possible. Right the ship for GT and we can go sailing.
Wayne lost some games he should have won. Time causes memories to fade.
1979 he lost to ranked Pitt and ranked Penn State. That’s the year I’m talking about. He beat every team he was supposed to beat that year. I wasn’t talking about him beating every team he was supposed to beat every year. Just would like to see one year like 1979 again. Even 2016 the Owls were 14.5-favorites over Wake and lost.
Anyone know who is the special teams coach ? They need to spend 30-45 minutes everyday, coaching how to handle bad snaps . The punter needs to learn how to block and recover bad snaps, rather than let the ball sail away from him.
Special teams by committee because Carey said that’s the way he did it at Northern Illinois. Since temple has been consistent in top 10 returns and blocked punts and field goals under one guy, I would beg him to come back. Failing that, Carey himself should take over the special teams like al golden did in 2007-08
I would think that Dr Kraft would have a conversation Carey, about changes to special teams . But I think Kraft is aiming for the USC AD job. Better weather and better conference.
And better pay…gone are the days of Temple lifers like Ernie casale and Gavin white
Mike, agree with regards to Temple being in the top 10 in FBS in both blocked kicks and punts under Foley (2013-2018), team was never in the top 10 in either punt or KO returns during his tenure. Best punt return year was 2014 where TU was 16th out of 125 FBS teams and best KO return year was last year 35th out of 129 FBS teams. Overall TU did better in the return game in that time frame than NIU but how much of that is attributable to return personal versus coaching. Over the same span NIU was marginally better in both punt return and KO return defense. At this point I think the special teams problems are as much about poor performance on the players part as it is about coaching.
I don’t think they have a special teams coach as we understand it. They have a special teams “coordinator” who is not allowed on the field during games. I think Coach Carey said there is another staff member with some responsibility for special teams, but also not on the field during games. It appeared it was this structure that led Foley to give up and leave the team.
And I bet that somewhere in Central Texas, Ed Foley is laughing his ass off right now.
Temple must fix these three things in order to beat Ga Tech:
1. Stop the targeting. We can’t afford to have starters getting kicked out of games. And, the penalty always leads to points. Good teams go an entire season w/o a targeting call. We have had two in only three games.
2. We must start looking off the safety on deep passes, and stop staring down the primary receiver on short passes. If not the INTs will continue. Is the QB coach effective or ineffective? Can our QBs learn? We are on track for a 20 INT season.
3. The past method is totally irrelevant. This situation demands a full-time special teams coach. If it means a staff shuffle, then so be it. Being this stubborn is getting uncomfortably close to being stupid.
Memo to Rod Carey :
From a fan :
Ref – Your team
Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change. Wayne Dyer
Just because it worked at NIU, doesn’t mean it will work at Temple.
I don’t understand the call for Foley when Foley could have done nothing to prevent the bad snaps and punts. Obviously, both the snapper and the punte r have had to have been pretty good in practice to start. When and if TU gets a punt or kick blocked because of bad coaching I’ll jump on the Foley band wagon. Everyone seems to forget TU blocked a kick during the Maryland game and the punt return during that game was the result of over-eagerness and not because of bad positioning.
They had the same snapper (Lerch) under Foley and he was perfect. Maybe Foley had them practicing more. Also, I think Carey made a mistake in letting Boomer and Connor Bowler go.
The current snapper is Cole Lerch, the younger brother of the former snapper, Corey Lerch. Corey was almost perfect when he served as the snapper. Both are LaSalle grads.
At some point, Ed had to coach both Lerches and I did not hear about this being an issue in the spring or summer practices.
And the fact that it wasn’t an issue proves my point that regardless of who the coach is, errors of this type would have happened regardless. It’s human error as opposed to an error in planning or coaching. If the new coach put one blocker back on punts or had the holder line up more than seven yards from the line of scrimmage (which happened when Arians was coach-it took two blocked field goals before they recognized it against Tulsa) that would be a coaching error. No coach can plan for missed snaps or shanks.
With no special teams coach on this team, along with departure of Boom Boom & Bowler, was Carey planning on punting, PAT, FG or kickoffs ??? Its starting to show.
Boomer gave us a long-distance threat. Bowler gave us consistency. Carey said he was worried about Boomer’s injury and thought he had a better punter in the new guy. The new guy through three games hasn’t proven he is 1/2 the punter Bowler was and Boomer’s health is just fine at BC. 0-2 there but kicking has never been the Carey strongsuit even (especially) at NIU.
Ga Tech will beat Temple if they win the take-away battle. Collins does not know much but he knows that.
Look for them to ‘own’ the football early and often. Our QBs must be prepared for mayhem.