Author: Tom Dougherty
Pope in Philly: One Faith’s Celebration is Another’s Inconvenience
Hugh Taft-Morales didn’t expect this. “I knew it was going to be big,” he said. “It’s well beyond what I thought it was going to be. Clearly, Philadelphia’s got a lot of Catholic tradition and heritage.” Taft-Morales is not Catholic, nor is he from Philadelphia. The leader of the Ethical … Continue Reading Pope in Philly: One Faith’s Celebration is Another’s Inconvenience
Temple focused on Cincinnati after historic win vs. Penn State
When the clock ticked zero Saturday, the score read Temple 27, Penn State 10. It was the Owls’ first win over the Nittany Lions since Oct. 18, 1941. Head coach Matt Rhule on Tuesday called it a great win for Temple, its football program, students and alumni. On Saturday night, … Continue Reading Temple focused on Cincinnati after historic win vs. Penn State
Season Preview: Temple’s offense focused on run game
For the Temple Owls, it’s back to the basics in 2015. “Coaches stress good football teams can run the ball at will,” center Kyle Friend said Aug. 17 at Temple’s media day, “and that’s something that we’re trying to accomplish here.” After experimenting with a no-huddle offense last season, the … Continue Reading Season Preview: Temple’s offense focused on run game
P.J. Walker looks to take game, Temple to next level
Temple head coach Matt Rhule sees a winner in P.J. Walker. Not the quarterback who threw 15 interceptions and lost two fumbles last season. And Rhule doesn’t want his junior QB to think back to his freshman season, when Walker’s numbers foreshadowed a promising future for the Owls. “I don’t … Continue Reading P.J. Walker looks to take game, Temple to next level
Matt Rhule’s mission for Temple: Stay focused, stay together
For the second straight year, Matt Rhule took his football team to the movies. On Sunday night, Rhule, his wife, Julie, and the Owls saw “Straight Outta Compton.” (Yes, Temple contributed to the $60.2 million the movie made in its opening weekend.) Rhule did not get a chance to talk … Continue Reading Matt Rhule’s mission for Temple: Stay focused, stay together
Patience key for Voracek, Flyers in reaching long-term deal
For Jakub Voracek, there was no rush in signing an extension with the Flyers. He knew he wanted to stay in Philadelphia and he understood the team had him in its long-term plans. “I knew something was going to get done,” he said Thursday night in a conference call. “It … Continue Reading Patience key for Voracek, Flyers in reaching long-term deal
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