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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
Ron Hextall: ‘I don’t anticipate signing’ Brayden Schenn yet
It’s been a busy week for Flyers general manager Ron Hextall. On Tuesday, Hextall signed Sean Couturier to a six-year, $25.98 million contract extension. Thursday night, the second-year GM inked Jakub Voracek to an eight-year, $66 million extension. With Brayden Schenn set to become a restricted free agent after the … Continue Reading Ron Hextall: ‘I don’t anticipate signing’ Brayden Schenn yet
Flyers sign winger Jake Voracek to 8-year, $66M extension
Two days after locking up Sean Couturier, Flyers general manager Ron Hextall knocked out another major long-term deal. The Flyers on Thursday night signed right winger Jakub Voracek to a multi-year contract extension. It’s an eight-year deal for $66 million, a league source tells CSNPhilly.com’s Tim Panaccio. “Once the season ended, you start … Continue Reading Flyers sign winger Jake Voracek to 8-year, $66M extension
