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Temple LB charged with rape
A freshman linebacker at Temple last season has been charged with assault related to an alleged rape that occurred on campus.
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100 in 100 College Football Previews: No. 96 Temple Owls
Today, we’re 96 days away from the kickoff of the 2012 college football season. As such, we’ll review the No. 96 team in our Rant Sports 100 in 100 college football previews, the Temple Owls.
2012 will be a season of challenged for Steve Addazio‘s team as they return a limited number of starters on both sides of the ball and re-enter the Big East Conference. There...
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18 days ago
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18 days ago
Lions Select Temple LB Tahir Whitehead (Rd.5, No.138)
With the 138th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Lions select Tahir Whitehead, OLB (Temple). Weak side linebacker prospect who has shown progress in his game the past two years. Gets depth on pass drops, remains disciplined with assignments and shows a closing burst to the action. Immediately alters his angle of attack, loses no momentum when he must change direction and can...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Ravens Select Temple RB Bernard Pierce (Rd.3, No. 84)
With the 84th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Ravens select Temple RB Bernard Pierce. Pierce is an upright, one-cut runner who has a good feel for working between the tackles. He is able to get a natural lean to cut up and avoid trash at the point of attack, and does a good job of bracing for contact to deliver blows. He is a natural mover in short areas who is capable of...
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
NFL Draft Q&A: Kevin Kroboth, Temple
We go one-on-one with Kevin Kroboth, who has started at both safety spots and even cornerback during his career. He also played wide receiver for the Owls very early at Temple. A versatile and smart defensive back with great leadership skills and a knack for finding the ball, the Pennsylvania native looks to make a name for himself at the next level.
What are your official size and...
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April 20, 2012
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April 20, 2012
Temple Owls put Cherry (victory) on top of spring practice
Temple’s veteran Cherry Squad defeats White, sets sights on Big East in fall
Temple's veteran core led the Cherry squad to a victory in the annual Cherry White Game
Big East banners were hung around the lower bowl of Lincoln Financial Field for the first time since 2004 and fans were seen wearing t-shirts proclaiming their support for Temple’s return to the Big...
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April 14, 2012
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April 14, 2012
NFL Draft: Medical Checks - Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
There’s no question that playing running back is one of the most physically taxing jobs in all of sports. So when a college running back brings with the wear and tear of 600+ carries, it’s not unreasonable that teams will be concerned about the potential for that running back has to break down sooner than later. Such is the concern with former Temple running back Bernard Pierce...
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March 17, 2012
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March 17, 2012
Temple joins the Big East, but does Philadelphia care?
The Temple Owls will be rejoining the conference that once turned a cold shoulder to their hapless football program, but oh how the times have changed. The Big East and Temple are getting back together under a new set of circumstances. Now the hope is that this news will somehow generate some buzz for the conference, especially in the Big East's presence in Philadelphia...
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March 07, 2012
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March 07, 2012
Temple officially joining the Big East
Temple is returning home to the Big East.
CBS Sports Brett McMurphy is reporting that Big East presidents voted Wednesday morning and will add Temple Univeristy to the conference. Football is the only sport that will begin immediately, as the “Olympic sports” will join a year later.
The Owls were original members of the football conference from its inception in 1991, until...
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March 07, 2012
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March 07, 2012
Combine: Bernard Pierce-Flying Under Radar
RB Bernard Pierce, Temple (6’0/220) – When you talk about prototypical size and speed look no further than the junior from Temple who literally re-wrote the Owls record book. A scrappy runner who keeps it between the tackles for the most part, Pierce displays good patience running the ball, allowing his holes to develop and a quick burst to penetrate opposing defenses. The knock...
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February 20, 2012
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February 20, 2012
Temple's Pierce decides to go pro
Temple running back Bernard Pierce will not return for his senior season and will declare for the NFL draft.
Pierce told The Associated Press his decision late Thursday night.
''I've done what I could do for the team. I broke every record at the school and I would go back to basically have a better season,'' Pierce said. ''I'm ready to start a new...
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January 06, 2012
New Mexico Bowl: 32 Years Later, Temple Celebrates Bowl Victory
Steve Addazio took one year to do something his predecessor at Temple, Al Golden, could not accomplish in five seasons. But don't take that as a knock on Golden, who certainly turned this desolate football program around. Addazio led the Temple Owls to their first bowl victory since the 1979 Garden State Bowl, as Temple blew away Wyoming in the New Mexico Bowl, 37-15 in the first...
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December 17, 2011
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December 17, 2011
Temple's Brown Named MAC Player of the Week
Temple Owls running back Matt Brown has been named the Mid-American Conference East Division’s offensive player of the week, the conference announced today. Brown, in his first start of the season, won the award for the second time in his career and his first this season.
Brown, who got the start in place of injured back Bernard Pierce, rushed for 121 yards on 24 carries and scored...
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
More Awards For The Owls
For the second consecutive week junior kicker/punter Brandon McManus and senior tight end Evan Rodriguez have been honored by the College Football Performance Awards. McManus was named the honorable mention kickoff specialist. McManus had five kickoffs for 350 yards a 70-yard average. The junior added a 32-yard field goal and three extra points in the Owls 24-21 victory over Miami...
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
OwlsDaily Photos: Temple 24, Miami (Oh) 21
Temple used the legs of Chris Coyer and Matt Brown and two timely interceptions to keep their MAC Championship hope alive.
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November 10, 2011
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