JDC: With 20 kids signed for the 2015 class, do we have any left, or is Anderson the last kid we'll bring in?

Kudos to the alumni department and Temple for trying to get 700 donors today for Russell Conwell's birthday. I think this is a good way to gauge alumni support, and in this time of stadium discussion I'll be keeping a close eye on whether they reach their goal of 700.

If you can contribute, even $10.00, I suggest you do so. Just my two cents.

Temple Toast

http://www.phila.gov/CityPlanning/meetingsandevents/Pages/commissionmeetings.aspx

anyone want to speculate on what is planned for Edberg-Olson

"Temple University: To add the former William Penn High School and Edberg Olson practice facility sites, a new Library; a proposed athletic practice facility, and additions to Weiss Hall and the School of Engineering to the campus Master Plan"

JDC, have you ever given any thought to putting a podcast together related to TU sports that you cover? I have no knowledge of how to do a podcast so I dont know the resources it would take or if they are available to you but I think the idea would be really cool and I would definitely listen. You and Kyle dropping knowledge during basketball and football season, having guests on, talking recruiting, doing a mailbag type of thing etc on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Would be awesome.

This is a random idea but I saw you mention a sports talk show in passing on another thread and the idea popped in my head.

A source I spoke with tonight said Evan Cooper Jr. is leaving Temple to take a similar position (Coordinator of External Operations) at Miami. The source said although it's a similar position, it's a significant enough pay increase for Cooper.

My brother who lives in Seattle says his direct TV guide has ESPN 2 showing Xavier vs, Cincinnati at 4 pm PST, anybody have any info on this? Game is definitely on nationally right?

Go Owls!

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/poll/inquirer/291469741.html

Since SHOO is/was on the bubble with TUBB, this plus their 5 game losing streak should pop it for them particularly if Gibbs is suspended.

_ _ TU.

SHU Gibbs Hit

Per his Twitter, 2017(!) FL CB/S Latavious Brini announced his commitment to Temple. JDC, Kyle, valid or Jotae Barrett part II?

Even so, 2017 is a long ways away and schools like Miami, Michigan, and Nebraska are starting to get involved.

***TEMPLE PRESIDENT NEIL THEOBALD WILL BE JOINING US AT DUKE'S!***

Winners of 6 straight and working to solidify a trip to the NCAA Tournament in March, the Owls take on Larry Brown-led #25 SMU for the 2nd time this season. In the biggest game of the season for both schools, Temple and SMU are vying for the top spot in the AAC and a spot in the AP Top 25 rankings as we inch closer to March Madness!

Join fellow Temple alumni AND Temple President Neil Theobald at Duke's Murray Hill in NYC on Thursday, 2/19, as the Owls take on #25 SMU on ESPN2 (opening tip 7p).

As usual, Duke's will feature the game on numerous TVs with sound included!

***The Temple University Alumni Club of Metropolitan New York is also proud to offer one FREE DRINK to each alum in attendance!***

When you arrive at Duke's, please be sure to mention that you're with the Temple University Alumni Association to receive your complimentary drink ticket.

Duke's Murray Hill is located at 560 3rd Avenue (corner of 3rd Ave. & 37th Street).

Temple Basketball vs #25 SMU NYC Game Watch

Nicely done fundraising effort by Temple. Contributions of any size welcome.

http://www.giving.temple.edu/s/705/giving/1col-wide.aspx?sid=705&gid=1&pgid=6697&appealcode=email_alumni_pres&utm_source=email_alumni_pres&utm_medium=email&utm_content=pres&utm_campaign=TempleToast15

GO Owls

No offense to Dunphy, but yikes. Woman, from a women's liberal arts college in Canada with no intercollegiate athletics.

http://www.lasalle.edu/blog/2015/02/17/colleen-m-hanycz-ph-d-named-29th-president-of-la-salle-university/

After SMU and now a 31 point blowout against Cincinnati?

This is a very imprortant/exciting week for us. I believe if we go 1-1 we are a lock for the tournament as long as we don't lose to ECU or Houston. If we beat one of these 2 teams and the 2 easy games then we can lose to Uconn and our first game in the tournament and still be safely in.Also I think it is very important to finish top 2 in this league. If we are a 3 or 4 seed we will probably see Uconn or Memphis in the first round. If we finish 1 or 2 we get Tulane ECU or UCF most likely a big difference.

I just shook my head when I checked out the poll results on whether Temple should build a stadium on or near campus. 55-45 AGAINST. What the hell is wrong with our students ?

Twitter post by Zach Gelb reporting that RB Coach Tyree Foreman is leaving TU!!
This post was edited on 2/14 1:59 PM by Owlo79

As you can see from our front-page story, Matt Rhule has hired former Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas to that position at Temple. Marcus Satterfield will remain as offensive coordinator and also coach the running backs, replacing Tyree Foreman in that role.

Thomas

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/rankings/ap

Not quite 30 votes in this week's AP poll ... zero votes in the coaches poll. SMU moves up to #21 in both.

Why people think the American is a four-bid conference is beyond me. At this point, three bids would be a push.

This post was edited on 2/16 1:49 PM by Cape May Court House

Top 25

Team A, currently projected a 5 seed:

Top 100 RPI wins: 19, 28, 35, 49, 56, 58, 72, 75, 88, 94 (3 teams currently projected to make the Tournament)

RPI losses: 3, 5, 42, 80, 89, 121 (3/6 teams currently projected to make the Tournament)



Team B, currently projected an 11 seed:

Top 100 RPI wins: 1, 28, 73, 80, 98, 99 (2 teams currently projected to make the Tournament)

RPI losses: 4, 5, 23, 28, 45, 93, 160 (5/7 teams currently projected to make the Tournament)


Team A has more wins against decent/NIT type teams, 1 more win against projected NCAA Tournament teams, and 2 wins against bubble teams that won't make the Tournament.

Team B has more losses, but the majority of their losses are to projected NCAA Tournament teams. They also beat the top RPI team.


Is it me, or is there not really much of a difference between those two resumes?

Seems impossible but now quite probable! Can we run the table? SMU and Tulsa will be tough!

Thoughts anyone? TU for Turnaround Team of the Year!!

69-55...man, do they stink. Cannot make it .500 no matter how hard they try. Some have said they want another shot at 'Nova. I would love to get the Hawks with Jaylen not in foul difficulty and Jesse in the line- up.

Attrition is a normal thing. We love all our players, but some lose interest, some have nagging injuries, some want to start at a FCS school, some want to be closer to home. So where do you think we are overloaded and might see some guys move on?

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What was attendance today ?

Hey, I know it should be more full. All due respect to the Palestra, which has it's unique charms, but the Liacouras is clearly the best venue in the city to watch a game.

"It would be blasphemous to say it's a better place than the Palestra, but it's not a reach at all to say it is in the running with St. Joseph's renovated Hagan Arena as the second best basketball venue in the city."
Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/temple/20150212_Sparse_Temple_crowds_nothing_to_cheer_about.html#Hq4CTxBp3U7ApPDO.99

Liacoras

Has anyone seen them play ? I have not and would like some insight.
Stats indicate they play a lot of guys and the guards do all the scoring. Coach Lebo has been around the block a few times, so expect that they are well- coached. They have won 3 of last 4 - all at home. They have not won a single game on the road all year. Should be a full house what with Hooter's B- day always bringing a crowd.

Go Owls !

This post was edited on 2/13 7:13 PM by birddrop