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 
Great on-brand loss for the third or fourth best team in Pennsylvania. Bring on Duquesne.
Agree Brad. An absolute disgrace. At least Duquesne beat Ohio, a team the Owls only beat once in the MAC (15-7).
I was roasting in Club Level seats along with my wife on Saturday as we watched this debacle (BTW – did you know that the Owls lead the Eagles in game stats but still lost by 25 points? Penalties killed them of course)! Anyway, there were a few BC fans near us who had lots to cheer about. And I’m sure they were surprised to see that their mascot logo was painted in each end zone!
I’d rather win the scoreboard than the yardage battle. Carey said the two losses were “more about us than them.” Hey, do you realize you lost 61-14 and 28-3? That makes sense if it’s 21-20 and 20-17 but no sense at all when the difference is that wide.
I’m afraid you are right. We have been humiliated twice now with little hope of much improvement as the season moves on. I see very few (if any) favorable things being said about our current head coach and his staff, Quite the opposite actually! One would ask how we ever got to this point after those two wonderful 2015/16 seasons where we were a nationally recognized and respected program. Of course there are several things you could point to: the player transfer portal (one of the worst moves ever in college sports IMO), the coaching carousel and COVID-19 to name a few. Maybe our best hope now lies with our new president Dr. Jason Wingard (?)
One other thing – it was great to see all those students present at the game. They made up a good chunk of what ESPN listed as 19,000 + in attendance. Too bad their team disappointed! They cheered anyway. God bless ’em!
They won’t be back. I’ve been to too many home openers where we lost (2016, Army) and the Villanova one and nobody came back. Penn State? Our next game was 35,117 against Tulane and there were zero Tulane fans there. An unbelievable missed opportunity for the Owls yesterday and their vaunted offensive line did squat to get the running game going to help the kid quarterback.
And how sad is that? I often think about the two 2015 sellouts against Penn State (did you see that remarkable “White Out” in Happy Valley last night?) and Notre Dame where the student section was huge and noisy! I didn’t have season tickets at the time so the only seats I could get for each game were on the visitors’ side, and being cross-field provided a terrific view of them as they cheered for our team! We thought we were on top of the college football world for those fleeting moments! College Game Day for the ND game! Doesn’t get a whole lot better than that!
A couple of things Mike, both directly related to coaching.
With the exception of the defensive holding in the second series of the game, each and EVERY Owls penalty was along the line! Then had SIX off-sides penalties and four or five false starts.
To have the absolute gall to blame the refs for that is unbelievable. This guy needs to go this week.
Another dismal coaching display was Jaden Blue’s punt returns. Who coached special teams? Who scouts the opponent?
The first three punts sailed way over Blue’s head forcing him to backpedal as much as 10 yards and not giving him a shot to return the ball. Maybe the first kick surprises you, but three?? Jesus is anybody watching from the sidelines here?
I also noticed that the team has very little speed. Seemed they were outrun all over the field.
Mike, I think your point about the student athletes is important to consider, there are good kids that want to leave a high quality school. That is not normal. These kids have limited eligibility and it is being squandered under Carey. I get mad, but I’m old. These kids are playing under an inept coach that puts them 10 yards deep in their own end zone before the game starts. Wingard is smart, knowledgeable and gets the situation, it’s most likely about when to pull the trigger. My advice rip off the band aid and let’s change the direction now, could it seriously be any worse?
Game comments :
Gotta LOVE our Hi Quality special teams , that opening BC kick return was very special for sure.
3 x on 4th and ?? we did not get it – the 1st time was what 4 th and 4 ?, What?
The QB had a terrible game, was no one open ever ? Boy was slow in the legs and in reaction times , all the QB runs and for just about nothing, did he make more than 1 first down on his legs ?
QB most always ONLY watched 1 receiver, just about never viewed the field.
The FEW times TU had a chance for a new 1st down, the QB threw way too short? What ?
*** For the last 8 minutes when Temple finally did something on “O”, its was fools gold because BC Let them do it. **** Still could not score a TD.
Temple looked very slow on O, again, compared to BC.
Can’t score, can’t score, can’t score.
“D” did an OK job, considering.
Is our HC : 1- a Dope, 2 – an Idiot, or, 3 – just taking the $$$ and doesn’t give an F anymore as he knows he is out eventually.
Baby, Oh baby….
The QB ran far too often, our top receivers couldn’t get open?; how many DEFENSIVE off sides?; special teams, oh well; simply put, we’re not competitive anymore; we need a new coach, except for that insane contract the administration gave a mediocre Carey (less than mediocre now). Temple’s mantra: shoot yourself in the foot and then see how well can do while limping around. Don’t know how much more of this I can stand to watch.
This is my favorite sports team … way more than the Eagles and the Phillies and Temple basketball but this is becoming impossible to watch. I won’t be at the Wagner game. That will be the third home game I’ve missed in the last 20 years (East Carolina in 2014, Bucknell in 2019 and now). I don’t think we should be scheduling the Wagners and the Bucknells of the world. If you have to beat them to get to six wins, get out of the G5 football business.
After Collins and Diaz, the AD/Uni Prez/BOT failed to put more rigor in the vetting process. Result: Carey.
Impact, TUFB is arguably the least talented team in the conference. Success will never follow seven straight years of conference bottom half recruiting classes. Water does not spring from rocks.
How can you ask student athletes to commit when the university powers aren’t committed to success. Temple should host a student/public hearing to hold the BOT accountable.
GIVE UP THE GHOST, STOP THE STEAL
Mike, I am not ever mad at the Temple Owls Team, they are wonderful no matter what. We think those boys have had better coaching at High Level High School. They must see the stupidity, they must. The transfers in from other programs must be shaking their heads, hunh ??