Temple tuff – Temple Update

Defense Comes Up Big in Temple’s First Win

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 14:18:20 +0000

Tenacious defensive play was the theme throughout the game for the Temple squad. The Owls traveled to College Park, Maryland to take on the Terps looking to add their first tally in the win column on the year. In the first half, Temple laid into the rushing front from the dangerous Maryland offense responsible for over 400 yards rushing in their last game. The fast start was an important…

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Temple Falls in Opener to Villanova 19-17

Sat, 01 Sep 2018 22:48:58 +0000

A slight overcast in the home opener, the Owls hosted the Villanova Wildcats for the first game on the year. Temple fans showed up to support the cherry and white in what’s been one of the bigger traditional games for their program. Coming into the contest the Owls lead the all time series between the two schools 16-15. Villanova got going early on as their offense put pressure on the Owls…

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SportsDesk Extra: Single-Digit Tuff

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:30:48 +0000

Temple Football continues to expand upon its growing tradition when it comes to their single-digit number selections. Each season, the Owls coaching staff hand out jerseys leaving the single digits numbers vacant for its toughest members of the team. These individuals in order to be selected must sustain qualities of leadership and great character both within and outside football.

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SportsDesk Football Practice Report

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 22:40:43 +0000

Another season of Temple Football is here, and as the Owls look to claim their third division title in four years, they will host the Villanova Wildcats at Lincoln Financial Field in their season opener. Head Coach Geoff Collins has a strong team coming back this year after a 6-6 season and a bowl game win in his first season as head coach. QB Frank Nutile is back for his final season as…

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SportsDesk Practice Report: 11/21

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:11:16 +0000

All season long, players have been talking about going 1-0 each week. And if they want to become bowl eligible, they’ll have to preach that same motto one more time. The Temple Owls will have one final chance to reach six wins and become bowl eligible. That chance will come this Saturday when the team travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to take on the Golden Hurricane. Temple (5-6, 3-4)…

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SportsDesk Practice Report: Notes And Interviews (9/12)

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:39:16 +0000

Walking into Tuesday morning’s practice, you could feel the high intensity flying around the field. Who else but DB Cequan Jefferson and LB Chapelle Russell were dancing to a Future song blasting from the sound system on Chudnoff field. It’s a short week for the Owls as they take on UMass this Friday night. Coming off a victory this past Saturday to rival Villanova, Temple looks to improve upon…

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SportsDesk Impact Player #5: William Kwenkeu

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:26:24 +0000

(If you missed the honorable mentions to the countdown, click here for the list.) #5 LB William Kwenkeu, Sophomore Counting down from 5 impact players for Temple football in 2017- we start with William Kwenkeu. The 6’1 205 lb. Maryland native is poised to keep the stingy, run-stopping tradition of recent Temple linebackers alive for 2017. When factoring in the impact of all players…

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