I'm currently in Atlanta and was wondering if anyone is having a viewing party for the game tomorrow?

20 points, 7 rebounds, 10 blocks.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com...hool/2015/12/04/hs-boys-results-dec/76765490/

I'm increasingly impressed by the quality of Quenton's play. Broadly speaking, he seems to be transitioning from a big guard to small forward. He is tall and athletic as all can see. He rebounds well and defends closer in, mixes it up, probably because he is asked given our need to help Jaylen. This connotes a team player.

Everyone sees and has seen his immense potential. He shoots very well and is .500 overall and the same from the three. Yet he is a force on drives and passes for dunks.

I think he is elevating his game, and, even though we've played six games there seems to be consistency that is developing. We sure need this.

GO Owls

Beat Wisconsin

Just watched TU football segment on Comcast's Sports Net Central and I noticed a player wearing #30. That was TJ Simmons' number and there is currently no one listed on the roster with that number. Is he back on the team or was I watching file footage?

How is it decided whether the Group of 5 team will play in Peach or Fiesta Bowl? I tried researching this, and could not find anything. Is there some picking order between these two bowls?

..... opens up tomorrow in Morgan Hall. Opens at 11am. 25% off all Temple apparel.

for almost 4 hours Saturday!!!

Man, are two emphatic W's going to look so good or what?!!?

There is some clown from Houston (his twitter feed says he is the Assistant AD for Communications) saying Temple returned 2,950 tickets of the total 3,000 allotment received. This can't be true, right?

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JDC/Kyle - Is there any truth to the rumor that Matt Rhule had a terrible interview with Missouri which eliminated him from consideration for their job? The Rutgers board (I know the beacon of truth that it is) has some posters claiming that is what happened.

I wouldn't put any credence into this but I have seen it in a few different places other than the Rutgers board. I know these rumors just spread on the internet but just wanted to see if you had any information.

Thank you.

Attendance for tonight? I will be there for this engaging matchup against Fairleigh Dickinson...who else is in? Temple is RED HOT right now!

vs. Conference USA

http://espn.go.com/college-football...uth-florida-bulls-agree-spot-miami-beach-bowl

For those concerned about Rhule's future, I'd take a look at this.

Rhule on WIP

After thinking about the possibility of Al Golden going to Rutgers, I was curious if anyone knows how many of our current coaches have previous ties to Al and his staff at Temple. With Rhule likely staying here for the foreseeable future, nothing would ruin our momentum more than Al trying to poach guys like Fran Brown, Elijah Robinson, and Co from our staff. Hopefully he keeps Mark D'Onofrio on his staff ensuring that Rutgers has the worst defense in the Big Ten

Join fellow Temple alumni at Philly-themed Shorty's Flatiron in NYC at 11am on Saturday, 12/5, as the Owls take on Houston in the first-ever AAC Championship Game. With a win, the Owls win the AAC Conference Championship and lock in a spot in one of the New Year's 6 Bowl Games for the first time in school history!

But that's not all... Shorty's will also be showing Temple Basketball, as they take on the runners-up to the 2015 National Championship, Wisconsin!

Our new game watch location for 2015, Shorty's Flatiron, will feature the game on numerous TVs with sound included. Shorty's will also be serving up New York's BEST CHEESESTEAKS, and will offer TU alumni happy hour-priced beer and mixed drinks throughout the game!

***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 Shorty's Flatiron, please be sure to mention that you're with the Temple University Alumni Association to receive your drink ticket and access to all specials!

Shorty's Flatiron is located at 66 Madison Ave. (between 27th and 28th St.). Check out their website: http://www.shortysnyc.com/madison.php

Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1163133697048198/

Temple reportedly offered KS JUCO RB Tyren Jones, who was dismissed from Alabama for possession of marijuana. Jones was the #79 recruit in the country out of HS. He has 2 years of eligibility remaining. Tulane and ULM have offered, and Auburn, among others, is interested.

http://sports.yahoo.com/usf/football/recruiting/player-Tyren-Jones-126810

https://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1830196&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

In addition to the east division and conference champ trophy I've got to think that Temple will be winning their first Lambert Trophy as we'll. does anyone know when that is voted on and announced?

I was just watching a video the AAC put on Facebook about Tyler being named the Defensive Player of the Year, and it occurred to me why the kid registers so man damn tackles:

His emphasis is not on delivering a stunning blow with his arms at his sides or with a forearm. Rather, he is relentless in his pursuit of the ball carrier, and then wraps him up and drives his legs through his man. In an age where "fierce hitters" are glorified (but no mention of when they simply bounce off their men), Tyler's form is a throwback to a time when fundamentals mattered. They should use his reel as a clinic in how to tackle.

Well, now that we know the real story about why he was missing vs. UConn (ankle) . . . will he be able to go this week?

Congrats to the following Owls:

Tyler Matekevich - Defensive Player of the Year

First Team

Eric Lofton
Kyle Friend
Jahad Thomas
Matt Ioannidis
Nate D
Alex Wells

Second Team

Dion Dawkins
Sean Chandler


Great job guys. Well represented.

According to these amazing announcers:

1. Dingle is not known as a passer.
2. Bond transferred from Texas Tech.
3. DeCosey plays good defense and is a team leader.
4. Mark Williams has good offensive moves (which he may, but you can't finish when your shot is always being blocked).

I need a drink. Glad I'm in FL and about to go to Columbia for Paella and Sangria.

I know this has been mentioned in other threads but I thought it deserved its own. I have been on record criticizing this offense. While I never jumped on PJ too much individually I thought the offense looked lost both last year and earlier this season. But, I have to say that it has really turned around since the ND game and it all starts with PJ.

I think that since the ND game, he has taken the team on his back. The defense obviously played their part in the Memphis and UConn games but knowing that other defenses would line up to stop Jahad, the offense lived and died with PJ. He took that and made it happen. He did his part against ND, he alone won the game for us against SMU and he made the plays necessary to win both the Memphis and UConn game. He has been playing composed and smart with the ball. He is using his legs more often making huge plays and is accurate with his passing. But most importantly, and this cannot be measured, but he looks like a real leader of men out there. He hasn't looked like that in the past but he does now. You can see it with the rest of the team. They all have more confidence and I think it started with PJ.

I have long been worried about 2016 given the departure of some key players on defense. Suddenly I feel much better knowing that we have a big time leader on the other side of the ball with some real weapons at the skill positions.

Hats off to PJ

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Defense looking aggressive, great sack. Offense looking tentative. Need this one!!!