Tag: Tom Dougherty
Temple’s D-line depth proving to be difference maker
Last Thursday night, No. 21 Temple escaped East Carolina with a 24-14 win to improve to 7-0 for the first time in program history. The Owls’ defense recorded its fourth second-half shutout and held off ECU long enough for P.J. Walker to hit Robby Anderson for the go-ahead touchdown with … Continue Reading Temple’s D-line depth proving to be difference maker
Matt Ioannidis, Temple not worried Notre Dame game is too big
It would be easy for No. 21 Temple to get caught up in the spotlight. Saturday night marks the biggest moment in TU football history and head coach Matt Rhule knows it. “We’ve laid a plan out,” Rhule said Tuesday. “We don’t pretend it’s not here. We don’t pretend like … Continue Reading Matt Ioannidis, Temple not worried Notre Dame game is too big
Matt Rhule ignoring speculation he could leave Temple
As it is with every growing college football program, the head coach hears speculation about leaving for a bigger job. At Temple, it’s no different, especially given the current circumstances. Matt Rhule has the 7-0 Owls ranked for the first time since 1979 at No. 21. TU takes on No. … Continue Reading Matt Rhule ignoring speculation he could leave Temple
Matt Rhule: ‘College GameDay’ putting Temple football on map
On Saturday night, No. 21 Temple has its biggest game in school history, a primetime showdown with No. 9 Notre Dame at Lincoln Financial Field on national TV. The Owls are 7-0, their best start ever, ranked for the first time since 1979, and a win over ND would strengthen their … Continue Reading Matt Rhule: ‘College GameDay’ putting Temple football on map
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
