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!!!)
Earlier:
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);
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 
Mike, agree that the offense was a joke in the games Warner was out but really given the shape of this program right now what is the difference without him 0-11, 1-10 versus 3-9. At this point, I don’t see much improvement over the next 2 seasons with the current recruiting outlook for the team and the utter incompetence of this HC. A program like JMU or another top G5 team would but a good situation for him. I know I’m in the minority but don’t see him being a P5 QB, especially if he needs to compete for a job with only 2years eligibility left. If he does hit the portal so much for Drayton building a culture, this becomes no better than the Carey regime. On another area, is it possible to get out of the Oklahoma series, the $$$ aren’t worth the potential of having an 80, 90 point lose.
They would have been ready for Oklahoma if they had a Curt Cignetti or Jerry Kill as their head coach. If Arthur is smart, he would get on the phone with them and say, “Err, I made a mistake. I should have hired Jerry Kill but I hired Stan. Can you work with me to find an opponent we can give you and you can give us?” Since this is Temple, I expect nothing to get done. I don’t expect Stan to get fired on Monday (he should), I don’t expect Stan to fire Everett on Monday (he should). I expect full radio silence from Temple when it comes to football.
Unfortunately I think you are probably spot in which is really bad news for this program for however long it is still around. I now you have previously said the university won’t drop football but at this point I don’t know about that. Having this bad feeling that it may not be for a couple of years but the other shoe is going to drop.
Probably will give Stan the balance of the contract which coincides with the Linc contract. If no progress is shown, I would not be surprised if Temple football goes the way of Temple baseball sadly.
One last thing if Warner does enter the transfer portal can the team please stop with the single digit, it will have become a joke if over the last 2 seasons your best offensive player and one of your best defensive players transfer out
Completely agree. No Temple player with eligibility left should be a single digit. Should all be reserved for players who remained in program until their final season, and only THEN do they get a single digit.
If three consecutive 3-9 seasons doesn’t call for major changes then I don’t know what does! The commentators covering Friday’s game showed a clip from that unforgettable 2015 year with Kirk Herbstreit and College Game Day plus a an enthusiastic packed Linc for the Notre Dame game. I still can’t believe we have since sunk to the very bottom of the FBS world of college football. We are not getting any younger you know! Check this out:
I know we want and expect more now-a-days, but these 3 win seasons are better than the consecutive 2-0 win seasons from the Bobby Wallace days and even periods before that. Its no consolation but IS a reminder that Temple has a bad football history overall. Drayton won’t be fired since Temple is already paying out for the Carey debacle. What really is mystifying is why Temple puts up with this crap over and over – the higher ups just don’t seem to care, at all. The high light periods show that Temple can be successful if decent decisions are made, like hiring good coaches. Withers must go and if not Drayton is a fool. Hell, just give Withers a fancy title but bring in a sold DC at least. This really could have been a decent season if the D had performed. If EJ leaves we’ll will be back to those 0-2 win seasons. Please stay Mr. Warner.
The BOT is not 100% behind Temple’s football program. The current situation is evidence of that. Until that happens, look for more of the same. After those glorious 2015/16 seasons, many of us thought Temple football had finally “turned the corner”. Nope!
Black uni’s didn’t do anything for the Jets yesterday either. Do the players make that call on what will be worn?
Until they rip off three-straight 9-3 seasons, the players shouldn’t be making any calls.
IMHO, Drayton has not figured out how he wants to win. What type of team is he recruiting for? Throwing over 30 times per game will never be TUFB. Ditch the simulated pressure defense and recruit big DTs to stop the run, Ioannidis. Not apparent what Drayton is building.
His game management skills are terrible. Worst use of timeouts in recent TUFB history. The position coach pedigree has too many warts.
Really can’t disagree with anything you say, in fact saying game management skills are terrible may be an understatement. My feeling with regards to what type of team he is recruiting for centers on his QB, that is if EJ doesn’t cut and run to the portal. Warner is not going to run an RPO based offense and I don’t think he has the accuracy to continue putting it up 40 times a game. He seems best suited for the “old school” TUFB pro set style offense. Don’t see any indication that this staff is going in that direction. Having an extra back in or a TE functioning more in an H-back role I would think that would have to benefit Warner. Don’t know we’re as bad as Collins trying to fit Russo, who I think was more talented than Warner, into a spread, RPO offense but I don’t get the sense Drayton any real idea how to best utilize Warner’s skills. Recruit more to run a power run game, but I’m beginning to really wonder if Drayton was that good of a RB coach or just happened to be coaching some great RBs.
Temple should be cleaning house with this football staff. Temple students, alumni, and fans have continually been embarrassed by the football team’s results over the last four seasons. Only 10 wins in the past four seasons, and only 9 wins over the last 36 games. Then people wonder why more people do not show up for games or donate to the program. The door swings both ways. Does the Temple administration and Board of Trustees even care about Temple Football? Enough is enough.
that’s it. was a nice ride with about 32 years of 2 season Tickets, but we are done, done, done , nothing for next year.
This was plain horrible, HC doesn’t know what he is doing.
The real culprit is the AD, another fraud, it is evident now.
How the hell did HE get this appointment anyway ?
I’m afraid many season ticket holders feel the same way as you do. The current situation with Temple football is a complete mess. Let me say this one more time: the university administration is not serious about the program. If this does not change, I don’t see how it can continue for very long. Student interest must be at an all time low. Then there is the stadium issue, the NIL and the player transfer portal (of which the current HC has not properly taken advantage). The costs for fielding an FBS college football program must be enormous these days. Where does the money come from if so few tickets are sold? Will the school renew the contract to play in Jeffrey Lurie’s facility? Will an on campus stadium ever happen? So many questions. Hoping for the best.
Amen. AJ and Drayton signed multi-year contracts worth millions. They will leave campus (hopefully sooner rather than later) as millionaires. More good money after bad…, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Will wisdom prevail for the 2025 season?
Amazing that we can go from this level of fan support to what we had on Saturday. It’s all about winning. Nothing else matters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-drh4VBho
We need another Matt Rhule to get us back to Temple TUFF! Can Stan Drayton fill that role? So far – not so good.
With such poor performance over consecutive seasons with predictions of improvement lacking, and attendance dwindling, would AAC do like Big East and ask TU to leave?
No because there are even worse performance teams in the same league.
Simply amazing! Every team hires grad assistants to pour over stats in hopes of finding a competitive advantage. Stats aren’t the answer but they are instrumental to the process.
How many FBS teams in the last 7 yrs (portal/NIL era) have hired an RB position coach for HC? And, what has been the result of those hires? AJ should have hired grad assistants to do his homework. The BOT should have hired grad assistants before hiring AJ. I’ll take stats over good ole boy winks everyday.
AJ, Drayton, and Withers need to go. If not, they need to fire all the grad assistants.