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This week's podcast includes our 1-on-1 interview with American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti, as well as part of our conversation with Temple football coach K.C. Keeler. Among other topics, Pernetti talked about the importance of revenue generation and vision in the aftermath of the House settlement and why Temple's success is vital for the future of the conference, and Keeler provided more insight into the Owls' early summer workouts and explained why he's excited about the team's defensive line and why he thinks defensive end Tyrese Whitaker could be a double-digit sack player this season. There's plenty to talk about on the recruiting front as well, as Temple basketball coach Adam Fisher has rounded out his roster with the addition of Charleston transfer AJ Smith, and Keeler's program continues to bring in several verbal recruitments after a very successful official visit weekend. Intro: 0:00 – 1:45 AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti talks to OwlScoop: 1:45 – 25:22 K.C. Keeler talks scheduling, recruiting, revenue sharing and more: 25:22 – 44:02 Charleston guard AJ Smith commits to Temple: 44:02 – 45:47 On (or around) this date: 45:47 – 53:45 Mailbag: 53:45 – end Time stamps are approximate due to advertisements.

Jordan Mason is on his way into the Temple men's basketball program while assistant coach Chris Clark is on his way out after accepting the St. Joe's Prep head coaching job. You'll hear part of Mason's interview with OwlScoop and some way-too-early starting five predictions, and you'll also hear from new Temple offensive line transfer Ken Meir and from his head coach, K.C. Keeler, a man who sounds very optimistic for someone who's taking over a program coming off four consecutive 3-9 seasons. All of that and much more on this week's episode of The Scoop, the weekly OwlScoop podcast powered by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers. Intro: 0:00 – 2:31 You're now getting more through OwlScoop with On3: 2:31 – 5:40 Jordan Mason arrives and Chris Clark departs: 5:40 – 14:36 Off to Birmingham – and then Tampa – for the AAC tournaments: 14:36 – 15:28 Ken Meir enters the guard competition on Temple's offensive line: 15:28 – 22:27 A big football official visit weekend awaits the Owls: 22:27 – 25:11 On (or around) this date: 25:11 – 31:54 Mailbag: 31:54 – end Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements.

Is Steve Settle playing his way into the second round of June's NBA Draft? Has Temple women's basketball coach Diane Richardson improved her roster with the recent transfer portal additions of Khloe Miller and Brianna Mead? We answered those questions for you, along with those in the mailbag, on this week's episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers. Intro: 0:00 – 1:48 OwlScoop's interview with Steve Settle: 1:48 – 43:47 Temple women's hoops roster and recruiting update: 43:47 – 49:36 Temple football roster updates, AAC news: 49:36 – 51:47 On (or around) this date: 51:47 – 56:03 Mailbag: 56:03 – end

A packed episode this week includes our interviews with TUFF Fund Executive Director Andy Carl, new Temple basketball recruit Derrian Ford, and Grace Crosby, the coxswain who led the Temple men's crew varsity eight to a gold medal at last Saturday's Dad Vail Regatta. Carl shared some insightful stories about his time leading an NIL collective that helped raise more than $1 million for Temple athletics while Ford, a former 4-star and top-100 recruit, explained why he committed to Adam Fisher and his staff without an official visit. And Crosby, who steered the gold-medal varsity eight boat at the Dad Vail less than 48 hours after graduating from Temple's Klein College of Media and Communication, took listeners into the demands of being a coxswain on one of the nation's top crew teams. Intro: 0:00 – 1:40 Andy Carl interview: 1:40 – 26:54 Adam Fisher reels in three new transfers: 26:54 – 32:27 Former 4-star Derrian Ford talks about choosing Temple: 32:27 – 34:23 Sizing up the men's hoops roster: 34:23 – 38:22 Grace Crosby talks about Temple crew's Dad Vail gold: 38:22 – 56:49 On (or around) this date: 56:49 – 1:07:32 Mailbag: 1:02:32 – end ** Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements.

On this week's podcast, you'll hear part of our conversation with former Alabama State guard CJ Hines, Temple basketball's newest transfer portal addition, as well as news of a Big Ten portal commitment for K.C. Keeler's Temple football program. We also celebrated the upcoming graduation of OwlScoop staff reporter Johnny Zawislak, the music and life of El Debarge and the festive answers from another lively mailbag. Intro: 0:00 – 6:20 On (or around) this date: 6:20 – 18:20 CJ Hines commits to Temple's backcourt: 18:20 – 22:28 Temple snags a former Purdue cornerback in the portal: 22:28 – 24:21 A familiar NFL Temple connection led Pooh Lawton to the Owls: 24:21-25:45 Some 4-star official football visits are set for June: 25:45 – 27:31 Mailbag: 27:31 – end *Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements. 

Oregon State transfer Gevani McCoy committed to Temple last week, and you'll hear part of his interview with OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo on this week's episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers. This week's pod also includes our interview with former Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo, who signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Indianapolis Colts, as well as part of our conversation with Manhattan transfer Masiah Gilyard, who will give Adam Fisher and his Temple hoops staff one of the top rebounding guards in the nation. A reminder that Temple football fans can get the latest recruiting and roster information on OwlScoop.com's football subscriber board. Intro: 0:00 – 4:30 Gevani McCoy talks about committing to Temple: 4:30 – 7:22 Masiah Gilyard brings some rebounding to North Broad Street: 7:22 – 11:12 Maddux Trujillo talks about signing with the Colts: 11:12 – 25:05 Football recruiting updates: 25:05 – 26:42 Basketball recruiting updates: 26:42 – end

The NCAA's college basketball transfer portal window is closing Tuesday night, and it looks like Adam Fisher is one step closer to keeping two key pieces of his program's future. Meanwhile, an open football portal window will bring K.C. Keeler's program more opportunities to expand and improve its roster. We'll get you caught up on that and play our interview with new Owl Club President Andrew Kelly, who shared his vision for what he thinks the club could and should do to improve Temple's fundraising and engagement efforts in the coming months. Intro: 0:00 – 6:28 On (or around) this date: 6:28 – 16:00 Andrew Kelly interview: 16:00 – 41:26 Temple football roster and recruiting updates: 41:26 – 44:02 Mailbag: 44:02 – end

Zion Stanford is leaving, Cam Wallace is staying, and spring football is done with another transfer portal window to come. We'll update our listeners on potential Temple hoops roster additions, and you'll hear from Wallace himself, as he talked to Jaison Nieves about why he's remained committed and loyal to Adam Fisher and his staff. You'll also hear John DiCarlo's interview with former Temple football and New York Jets star Muhammad Wilkerson, who came to town Saturday to check out the Owls' Cherry and White game. The mailbag, brought to you by our friends at Greenspan&Greenspan Injury Lawyers, was full again, and we've got you covered there with answers about revenue sharing, potential Temple football portal additions, and why you should care about the future of Temple hoops. Intro: 0:00 – 2:25 On (or around) this date: 2:25 – 10:00 Recapping the Cherry and White game: 10:00 – 18:44 Muhammad Wilkerson interview 18:37 – 26:04 Temple loses Zion Stanford to Villanova: 26:04 – 27:06 Cam Wallace remains 100% committed to Temple: 27:06 – 32:00 The hoops portal visits have started: 32:00 – 40:00 Mailbag: 40:00 – end

What can Temple fans expect at Saturday's Cherry and White game? How did the Owls bolster their pass rush for the immediate future and beyond with a pair of verbal commitments? How can Adam Fisher rebuild his roster? We answered those questions and plenty more in the mailbag, where fans were not shy about their reaction to Tuesday's athletics webinar about revenue sharing. Intro: 0:00 – 4:40 On (or around) this date: 4:40 – 19:37 Spring football recruiting updates and practice details: 19:37 – 44:15 Former Tulsa guard Isaiah Barnes is visiting Temple: 44:15 – 47:34 Mailbag: 47:34 – end

Temple's men's basketball team lost Jameel Brown to the portal and 2025 recruit Cam Miles to a decommitment within the span of a couple hours Tuesday. We talked about another tough week for Adam Fisher's program, how they might right the ship, and what's ahead for Temple sports in the world of revenue sharing and the portal. It's a mailbag-heavy episode with some spring practice insight and details for Temple football fans as well.    Intro: 0:00 – 1:47 On (or around) this date: 1:47 – 5:57 Cam Miles decommits, Jameel Brown hits the portal: 5:57 – 13:08 Some spring football nuggets and updates:13:08 – 20:17 Mailbag: 20-:17 – end

Last week brought a lot of Temple men's basketball portal departures and a big change in the Owls' fundraising and NIL world. We'll get you caught up on all of that, along with the latest Temple football roster and recruiting updates, on this week's podcast, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers. Intro: 0:00 – 3:02 On (or around) this date: 3:02 – 13:45 The portal, the TUFF Fund and the Competitive Excellence Funds – a week in review:  13:45 – 17:08 K.C. Keeler signals the end of spring games and a potential future joint practice with Penn State?: 17:08 – 25:44 Temple adds UMass linebacker Jalen Stewart: 25:44 – 27:40 Don Bosco Prep star Rhett Morris talks about his recruitment and Temple visit and some Temple trivia about his father, Charlie Morris: 27:40 – 36:14 Mailbag: 36:14 – end   (Time stamps are approximate due to advertisements.)

Want some behind-the-scenes details about a Temple spring football practice? You'll hear about that from Johnny Zawislak on this week's episode and hear from Owls defensive coordinator Brian Smith. Another packed mailbag asks us about hoops, the portal, scheduling and much more.     Intro: 0:00 – 2:08 On (or around) this date: 2:08 – 12:56 Spring football report: 12:56 – 18:42 Defensive coordinator Brian Smith: 18:42 – 23:18 The Inquirer's upcoming behind-the-scenes look at Temple football: 23:18 – 26:04 Mailbag: 26:04 – end

What went wrong for Adam Fisher's and Diane Richardson's basketball teams at the American Athletic Conference tournament? We'll recap a short and disappointing week for the Owls in Fort Worth and talk about what's ahead for both programs. You'll also hear from new Temple offensive coordinator Tyler Walker as we dive into more spring football talk and answer some pointed questions from a frustrated fanbase in the mailbag.    Intro: 0:00 – 6:54 On (or around) this date: 6:54 – 17:40 A second-half collapse ends Temple's season in Fort Worth: 17:40 – 27:33 Rice ends the Temple women's hoops team's season – again: 27:33 – 37:40 Tyler Walker talks about his Temple football offense: 37:40 – 50:15 Previewing some fresh football recruiting scoop: 50:15 -52:18 Mailbag: 52:18 – end  

The Temple women's basketball team will head to Fort Worth as the No. 4 seed in next week's American Athletic Conference tournament, and head coach Diane Richardson joined us on this week's podcast to look back at the regular season and look ahead to the team's goals of claiming a conference crown and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. She talked about NIL, revenue sharing, the growth of Tarriyonna Gary and much more on our latest episode, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers. Intro: 0:00 – 2:35 On (or around) this date: 2:35 – 6:30 Our interview with Diane Richardson: 6:30 – 27:40 Can Richardson's Owls win it all in Fort Worth?: 27:40 – 30:41 Tiebreakers, North Texas and more ahead for men's hoops: 30:41 – 38:40 Some football roster scoop and spring ball talk: 38:40 – 39:53 Mailbag: 39:53 – end *Timestamps are approximate due to advertisements

Adam Fisher joined us on this week's podcast to talk about what the Owls must do to snap their six-game losing streak, and you'll hear from Riverdale Baptist star Ariana Meridey, who talked about why she offered her verbal pledge to Diane Richardson and became Temple's first women's hoops commitment from the 2025 class. And in the mailbag, we talked about some simple things Temple could do to better market its teams and sell tickets.  Intro: 0:00 – 6:43 On or around this date: 6:43 – 22:42 Adam Fisher interview, men's hoops report: 22:42-40:00 Ariana Meridey talks about committing to Temple: 40:00-45:57 Mailbag: 45:57- end

Two former colleagues at ESPN have reunited this week on The Scoop.  ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandhi and former ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, who left ESPN to become the St. Bonaventure men's basketball general manager, joined us on this week's podcast to preview their upcoming Feb. 25 panel discussion at Temple's Mitten Hall where they will discuss their alma maters' NIL efforts and the changing financial landscape of college athletics. From sharing stories about the Temple-St. Bonaventure rivalry during their days in the Atlantic 10 to weighing in on what their programs must do to be successful in 2025, Negandhi and Woj stopped in for a memorable episode you won't want to miss.  Intro: 0:00 – 4:30 On (or around) this date: 4:30 – 13:09 A conversation with Kevin Negandhi and Adrian Wojnarowski: 13:09 – 58:00 Can men's hoops snap its four-game losing streak?: 58:00 – 1:05:47 Diane Richardson's team turns things around: 1:05:47 – 1:18:02 Mailbag: 1:18:02 – end  

Maddux Trujillo earned the nickname "AutoMaddux" this season when the record-setting Temple kicker converted a 64-yard field goal, the longest ever at any level at Lincoln Financial Field, and now he's one step closer to pursuing his dream of playing professionally when he kicks at the Specialist Showcase later this month at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.  OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo talked to Trujillo about his memorable season with the Owls, what's ahead at the combine and why he feels great about the future of the Temple football program and his potential kicking successors. He even talked about his secret, a song that sometimes bounces into his head to make him smile before a big kick, something that might explain while the rest is still unwritten. And we'll explain in the podcast intro why there's a Woj Bomb coming up next week.   

We looked at a tough week for the men's and women's basketball programs, basked in the Eagles' Super Bowl win, and talked about the impact of K.C. Keeler's latest hire on this week's episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.   Intro: 0:00 – 6:18 On (or around) this date: 6:18 – 14:41 With or without Jamal Mashburn Jr., Temple must get better on defense: 14:41 – 28:29 Can Diane Richardson's team play a complete game?: 28:29 – 35:11 Why Khalil Ahmad is a smart hire for Temple football: 35:11 – 38:17 K.C. Keeler reflects on fighting for a roster spot with the Eagles: 38:17 – 40:57 Temple football has released its spring schedule: 40:57 – 41:50 Temple women's hoops, field hockey and the 2015 and 2016 Temple football seasons get mentions in the mailbag:41:50 – end

You'll hear part of our 1-on-1 interview with new Temple football coach K.C. Keeler as he takes listeners inside what brought him to Temple, how he assembled part of his staff and what he believes is possible for the program. We also talked about Adam Fisher's men's basketball team and their upcoming two-game road trip, and we dissected what has gone wrong with Diane Richardson's women's hoops squad and why they squandered double-digit leads on the road against the American Athletic Conference's two best teams. And in the mailbag, we talked about Maddux Trujillo's NFL prospects, Super Bowl predictions and even the staff's Valentine's Day plans. Intro: 0:00 – 5:18 On (or around) this date: 5:18 – 14:50 K.C. Keeler joins The Scoop: 14:50 – 37:16 Can Temple beat USF and No. 17 Memphis this week?: 37:16 – 45:50 Why is the Temple women's team losing double-digit leads?: 45:50 – 53:27 Mailbag: 53:27 - end

Before Tim Terry became the Kansas City Chiefs' Director of Player Personnel and Pro Scouting, he built his football career at Temple as a defensive end in the Big East with Ron Dickerson-led teams that included fellow future NFL players like Lance Johnstone and Alshermond Singleton.  After earning his way into the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Terry spent five seasons in the league before eventually embarking upon a 13-year stint with the Green Bay Packers in their pro personnel office. The Chiefs hired him back in 2017, and whether it's meant bringing in players like Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco or Xavier Worthy, Terry has had a hand in shaping a roster that's now going for a third-straight Super Bowl title.  OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo went 1-on-1 with Terry to talk about how Temple shaped his life and a career that has led him to two of the NFL's most storied franchises. 

A tough weekend on the hardwood dropped Adam Fisher's and Diane Richardson's teams in the American Athletic Conference standings, and K.C. Keeler's football program bolstered its spring roster with 14 midyear transfers.   You'll hear about all of it on this week's episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.   Intro: 0:00 – 3:45 On (or around) this date: 3:45 – 15:20 Temple football's midyear additions and position switches: 15:20 – 24:09 Temple men's hoops drops in the AAC standings: 24:09 – 32:03 Diane Richardson's team embarks upon an important road trip: 32:03 – 37:45 Mailbag: 37:45 – end *Timestamps may vary slightly due to advertisements.

We'll catch you up on Temple's men's and women's basketball teams and preview their respective upcoming games against Tulane and UTSA, and the mailbag asks the staff to preview Temple's NCAA Tournament chances and talk about where we would put a K.C. Keeler statue. Intro: 0:00 – 3:37 On (or around) this date: 3:37 – 13:22 Temple men's hoops roundup: 13:22 – 19:11 Temple women's hoops roundup: 19:11 – 26:48 The emergence of Kaylah Turner: 26:48 – 29:49 Mailbag: 29:49 – end

Temple knocked off No. 18 Memphis Thursday night, fans stormed the court at the Liacouras Center, Hooter the Owl did some crowd surfing, and we're here to talk about it all on this week's podcast, which also include some women's basketball and Temple football updates. What happened with Lynn Greer III? Why are we sticking up for Adele? We'll tell you in this week's mailbag.  Intro: 0:00 – 7:00 On (or around) this date: 7:00 – 20:18 Temple knocks off No. 18 Memphis: 20:18 – 28:32 IMG coach Jimmy Carr talks about Temple recruit Cam Miles: 28:32 – 32:33 Temple women's hoops prepares to host Charlotte Saturday: 32:33 – 39:25 Temple football recruiting and roster updates: 39:25 – 45:35 Mailbag: 45:35 – end

Dante Collinelli, a deputy editor with The 33rd Team and a former OwlScoop reporter, joined us on The Scoop this week to educate listeners on what Temple's offense could look like with new offensive coordinator Tyler Walker, who led Montana State to the FCS national championship game this month in that role. We discussed several staff and recruiting updates, a breakdown of what's going well and not so well with the men's and women's hoops teams, and answered your mailbag questions as always. Intro: 0:00 - 3:08 On (or around) this date: 3:08 – 12:50 A closer look at Tyler Walker's offense: 12:50 – 51:20 Temple football staff and recruiting updates: 51:20 – 54:10 Hampton transfer Omar Ibrahim talks about picking Temple: 54:10 – 58:38 Men's hoops drops a bad loss at ECU: 58:38 – 1:04:24 Kaylah Turner leads Temple to an OT win at FAU: 1:04:24 – 1:10:48 Mailbag: 1:10:48 – end

With an 8-5 record through nonconference play, Temple's men's basketball team heads into its American Athletic Conference opener Friday at the Liacouras Center against a 10-3 Wichita State team. Second-year head coach Adam Fisher spoke 1-on-1 with OwlScoop.com Editor John DiCarlo about Friday's game, the roster and much more. 

Temple's 2,000th win, a 62-61 victory over Davidson Wednesday night at the Liacouras Center, will look good for the history books, but it looks just as good here and now for an Owls team that is starting to show signs of cohesion and defensive improvement after a rough start to the month.   We'll tell you more on this week's podcast, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.   Intro: 0:00 – 5:00 On (or around) this date: 5:00 – 11:38 Temple beats Davidson for the program's 2,000th win: 11:38 – 21:29 Previewing the Owls' Hall of Fame Classic matchup against Rhode Island: 21:29 – 27:00 Recapping women's hoops' West Virginia loss and thinking of what might have been with a 5-star recruit and some NIL help: 27:00 – 33:58 Mailbag and Temple football recruiting updates: 33:58 – end

Point guard Lynn Greer III and assistant coach Chris Clark return Sunday when Temple plays at Hofstra. Can they get the Owls back on track during an important, three-game stretch of the season? Can Diane Richardson's team knock off No. 15 West Virginia Sunday after beating Villanova last weekend to claim the first Big 5 Classic title?   And a full and entertaining mailbag brought us more questions on this week's podcast. Who's coming and going in the portal for the Temple football program? Are the Harry Potter films Christmas movies? Where are we on eggnog as a society in 2024? Does OwlScoop reporter and Scoop producer Johnny Zawislak still make a Christmas list for his parents? (The answer is yes.) And what's next for Declan Landis?   Intro: 0:00 – 3:55 On (or around) this date: 3:55 – 12:52 Temple football roster updates: 12:52 – 14:33 Can Diane Richardson's Big 5 champions upset No 15 West Virginia?: 14:33 – 19:43 A sloppy Holy Family win, great play from Aiden Tobiason: 19:43 – 30:27 Lynn Greer III and Chris Clark return this weekend: 30:27 – 36:28 Mailbag: 36:28 – end

We'll tell you why we believe Temple Athletic Director Arthur Johnson made the right hire at the right time with K.C. Keeler and preview a busy week of Big 5 basketball ahead for Adam Fisher's and Diane Richardson's programs.   A busy mailbag awaits this week, as well as a ringing endorsement of Keeler from his friend and NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell, who spoke with John DiCarlo Tuesday morning ahead of Keeler's introductory press conference.   Intro: 0:00 – 3:17 On (or around) this date: 3:17 – 8:09 Breaking down K.C. Keeler's press conference: 8:09 – 19:28 NFL Films' Greg Cosell endorses the Keeler hire: 19:28 – 22:02 Temple AD Arthur Johnson speaks with reporters: 22:02 – 26:19 Temple men's hoops roundup: 26:19 – 37:43 Temple women's hoops will play for a Big 5 title: 37:43 – 42:31 Mailbag: 42:31 – end

If you weren't able to stop by to see us, you can check out our live episode of The Scoop, which just wrapped up here at the South Philadelphia Tap Room. ESPN's Kevin Negandhi led us off to talk about Temple's football coaching search, and MLB.com Phillies beat reporter Todd Zolecki stopped by on his way to his book signing at at the New Era Team Store at Citizens Bank Park to break things up with some Phillies talk. Andy Carl, the director of the TUFF Fund collective, joined us, too, as did 97.5 The Fanatic's Ray Dunne and The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff Neiburg, both of whom helped us preview Saturday's Temple-La Salle Big 5 game. OwlScoop has confirmed that Temple Athletic Director Arthur Johnson has interviewed Syracuse defensive coordinator and former Owls defensive line coach Elijah Robinson, Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler and Marshall head coach Charles Huff as he draws closer to finding Stan Drayton's replacement, and Negandhi offered some very compelling reasons for his top choice.

After a Philadelphia Business Journal story left some doubt about the future of Temple football, Temple President John Fry said the university wants to ‘honor and reinvigorate' the program as it looks for its next head coach. We talked about where that search stands and if the Owls can close out the season with a win over North Texas.   And on his way out as Everett Withers enters his last game as Temple's interim head coach, the longtime college football veteran did not hold back on his assessment of today's game and what Temple must do to keep up with it.   “I hope this administration hears the need for finances to keep good players on this football team,” Withers said Monday during his weekly availability as Temple's interim head coach.   You'll hear audio from that interview and more about Temple basketball. Adam Fisher's Owls will see familiar faces in Fran Dunphy and Jahlil White up at La Salle Saturday, with the winner moving on to play St. Joe's for the Big 5 Classic championship.   We talked about all of that and much more in the mailbag on this week's Thanksgiving edition of The Scoop.   Intro: 0:00 – 5:27 On (or around) this date: 5:27 – 10:42 Temple wants to ‘honor and reinvigorate' its football program: 10:42 – 17:00 The latest on Temple's coaching search: 17:00 – 26:51 Everett Withers doesn't hold back: 26:51 – 39:25 Previewing the North Texas game: 39:25 – 47:15 Temple men's hoops report: 47:15 – 56:57 Temple women's hoops report: 56:57 - 1:04:09 Mailbag: 1:04:09 – end

We're less than a week into Temple's search for a new head football coach, but we'll talk about a few notable names that have already emerged, and we'll get you ready for the Owls' road game at UTSA, as well as a packed upcoming weekend of Temple men's and women's hoops. And we'll tell you why former Owls point guard Hysier Miller's name has resurfaced again for all the wrong reasons.   Intro: 0:00 – 2:57 On (or around) this date: 2:57 – 12:58 More on Temple's football coaching search: 12:58 – 22:22 Football – UTSA, roster updates and Everett Withers' honesty: 22:22 – 31:20 Temple takes on Florida State and UMass at the Hall of Fame Tipoff: 31:20 – 35:20 Temple women's hoops roundup: 35:20 – 40:03 Buddy the Elf joins The Scoop?: 40:03 – 41:56 Mailbag: 41:56 – end ** Join us at the South Philadelphia Tap Room (1509 Mifflin St., Philadelphia) for next Saturday's special on-site show as we preview a football and Big 5 doubleheader. We'll have guests and the Tap Room will have drink specials. More in next week's pre-Thanksgiving podcast! 

Temple announced late Sunday morning that it has parted ways with head coach Stan Drayton less than 24 hours after the Owls posted an 18-15 overtime win over FAU. Defensive coordinator Everett Withers will coach Temple's last two regular season games.   What does this mean for the program moving forward? Who could be in the mix to replace Drayton? How are the current players feeling about the move?   We talked about all of that and much more in Sunday afternoon's emergency episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.

In a jam-packed episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers, you'll hear about the Temple men's basketball program's 3-0 start and from assistant coach Bobby Jordan, who gave us a scouting report of the Owls' two class of 2025 recruits in IMG Academy guard Cam Miles and Westtown School guard Cam Wallace, who also talked to us for this week's podcast.   And in addition to a breakdown of Diane Richardson's 1-1 Temple women's basketball team, you'll hear from Temple football coach Stan Drayton, who talked very candidly this week about why he thinks the Owls need to “level up” with their competition when it comes to dedicating more resources to NIL.   And how does that all get fixed? Is it time for the football program to move on from Drayton after three seasons? We answered those questions and much more in this week's mailbag.   Intro: 0:00 – 2:37 On (or around) this date: 2:37 – 11:16 Temple is 3-0 after its Big 5 win over Drexel: 11:16 – 20:42 A preview of the Owls' Friday road game at Boston College: 20:42 – 21:59 Temple women's basketball beats Delaware to move to 1-1: 21:59 – 25:05 Cam Wallace talks about signing with Temple: 25:05 – 33:53 Temple assistant Bobby Jordan on Cam Wallace and Cam Miles: 33:53 – 40:27 Stan Drayton says Temple needs to “level up” on NIL: 40:27 – 56:19 Why Temple should beat FAU Saturday: 56:19 – 1:00:14 Mailbag: 1:00:14 – end

Jamal Mashburn Jr. was as good as advertised in Temple's season-opening win over Sacred Heart, while Diane Richardson's women's team overcame a 17-point deficit but fell short to Richmond in their opener. We broke down both games, included some audio from Adam Fisher, Richardson and Owls quarterback Evan Simon as we recapped what has already been a busy Temple sports week. Intro: 0:00 – 4:10 On (or around) this date: 4:10 – 9:28 Jamal Mashburn Jr.'s debut leads Temple past Sacred Heart: 9:28 – 24:15 Diane Richardson's squad falls short against Richmond: 24:15 – 32:45 Temple football regroups after another bye week: 32:45 – 41:36 Mailbag: 41:38 – end

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney attorney Andrew Hope joins John Di Carlo, Kyle Gauss, Declan Landis and Johnny Zawislak to break down the NCAA investigation into Temple and the ramifications of the NCAA - House settlement. This week's episode all discusses, among other things, what's next for Temple football after a 56-34 loss to East Carolina and what the loss of Lynn Greer III for nine games could mean for the rest of Temple's roster.

After leading New Mexico to the Mountain West Conference championship and into the NCAA Tournament, Jamal Mashburn Jr. entered the transfer portal and picked Temple, where he'll take the floor for the Owls as a preseason first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection.   In his 1-on-1 interview with OwlScoop.com for this week's episode of The Scoop, Mashburn Jr. said he'll be playing his fair share of possessions on the ball as a point guard for second-year head coach Adam Fisher.   Mashburn Jr. has seen enough from his new teammates on and off the court to have him believing Temple could be playing some meaningful basketball in March.   “It's just been a family-oriented deal over here,” Mashburn Jr. told OwlScoop. “All the players, they love me for who I truly am and who I authentically am, and we're able to have those tough conversations early, which is what a good team needs in order to succeed in January and February. So, it's just this group is great. I think we're going to do some special things. We just got to go out there and continue to stack days.”   On this week's podcast, Mashburn Jr. talked about his relationship with his father, offered a detailed breakdown of Temple's roster and talked about what is important to him off the court.   Intro: 0:00 – 3:55 On (or around) this date: 3:55 – 11:00 Jamal Mashburn Jr. interview: 11:00 – 49:40 Temple football report: 49:40 – 1:13:15 Mailbag: 1:13:15 - end

Temple women's basketball coach Diane Richardson joined us on The Scoop this week. She offered a closer look at her roster, talked about her daughter and WNBA star Jonquel Jones, and weighed in on the role of women in sports and sports media.   We also previewed Temple's upcoming homecoming football game against Tulsa, took note of new American Athletic Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti's messaging at the league's media day, and answered your mailbag questions.   Intro: 0:00 – 4:16 On (or around) this date: 4:16 – 9:57 Diane Richardson interview: 9:57 – 40:30 New AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti isn't messing around: 40:30 – 42:33 Saturday's Temple-Tulsa game and Evan Simon's status: 42:33 – 52:09 Mailbag: 52:09 – end

With three seconds left and mere inches from the end zone on the game's final play, Temple fumbled away a shocking loss at UConn, one we recapped on this week's OwlScopp.com podcast. John DiCarlo, Kyle Gauss, Declan Landis and Johnny Zawislak talked about why it evoked memories of the past and analyzed the questionable coaching decisions that have led the Owls to a 1-5 record heading into the bye week.   And in case you haven't noticed, Michelle Vittese's Temple field hockey team is now nationally ranked and on a five-game winning streak.   Intro: 0:00 – 5:55 On (or around) this date: 5:55 – 11:02 A look at Temple's nationally-ranked field hockey team: 11:02 – 11:54 Recapping Temple's football loss up at UConn: 11:54 – 28:42 Mailbag: 28:42 – end

Temple is licking its wounds after a 28-point loss last Thursday to Army, and now the Owls have another quarterback question on their hands.   With third-year head coach Stan Drayton electing to keep starter Evan Simon on the field late in the fourth quarter of an unwinnable game, the Rutgers transfer took a hard hit and is now questionable with an SC joint injury in his shoulder heading into Saturday's road game at UConn. Who would start it he can't go? Can a Temple team that has continued to miss tackles on defense and miss assignments on the offensive line slow down a Huskies team that hasn't lost at home?   John DiCarlo and Declan Landis take a look at all of that on this week's podcast, in addition to answering mailbag questions about a Temple men's basketball team that heads into head coach Adam Fisher's second season with a lot of potential.   Intro: 0:00 – 3:30 On (or around) this date: 3:30 – 13:15 Recapping Temple's loss to Army: 13:15 – 25:27 Previewing Saturday's game at UConn: 25:27 – 36:37 Adam Fisher offers a look at Dillon Battie: 36:37 – 39:55 ‘Hello, Goodbye' with Cam Miles and KJ Cochran: 39:55 – 42:05 Mailbag: 42:05 – end

This week's podcast includes a recap of the Owls' first football win of the season and part of our 1-on-1 conversation with Temple men's basketball coach Adam Fisher, who talked to OwlScoop.com Editor John DiCarlo about where he feels the program stands with NIL, how they put together their schedule and what he learned from his first season on the bench.   We also previewed Temple nationally-televised Thursday night home game against Army and answered your mailbag questions, too.   0:00 – 2:02: Intro 2:02 – 6:08: On (or around) this date 6:08 – 16:51: Recapping Temple's 45-29 win over Utah State 16:51 – 27:38: Previewing Temple's matchup against Army 27:38 – 42:25: Temple men's basketball coach Adam Fisher on NIL, the schedule and more 42:25 - 44:22: A basketball recruiting update and why now is a good time to subscribe to OwlScoop 44:22 – end: Mailbag

Temple's offense finally showed some signs of life last Saturday with Evan Simon under center, but the Owls are an 0-3 football team after their loss to Coastal Carolina.   Could Saturday's game against Utah State be the day when the Owls finally put it all together and land their first win of the year? Will Simon get another chance to start?   We examined that and much more, including the latest men's basketball recruiting updates, on this week's podcast.   Intro: 0:00 – 5:47 On (or around) this date: 5:47 – 9:30 Recapping Temple's loss to Coastal Carolina: 9:30 – 17:28 Talking about the Owls' lack of focus: 17:28 – 22:11 Previewing Utah State: 22:11 – 35:42 Men's hoops recruiting update: 35:42 – 36:53 Mailbag: 36:53 – end

After an 0-2 start has left Temple football fans feeling quite frustrated, we're here with a mailbag-heavy episode of The Scoop to listen to your airing of grievances.   What needs to be done to give Temple better NIL support? Why did the Owls play so poorly in their loss at Navy? Is it the scheme? The execution? A little bit of both?   And we got into some basketball talk, too. Is Adam Fisher's men's basketball team good enough to get to the NCAA Tournament this year? What's an early look at a potential starting five and the first three players off the bench?   Those are some of the topics we covered in answering nearly a dozen mailbag questions, and we've got you covered with a preview and closer look at Coastal Carolina, Temple's opponent in Saturday's football home opener.   Intro: 0:00 – 2:14 On (or around) this date: 2:14 – 8:08 Recapping Temple's loss to Navy: 8:08 – 22:14 Previewing Saturday's home opener against Coastal Carolina: 22:14 – 31:45 Mailbag: 31:45 – end

Yes, there's reason for optimism coming off Temple's 51-3 loss at No. 16 Oklahoma as the Owls prepare for their American Athletic Conference opener at Navy this Saturday.   We'll tell you why on this week's episode of The Scoop, which includes interviews with Temple quarterback Forrest Brock, head coach Stan Drayton and defensive tackle Latrell Jean.   Intro: 0:00 – 2:05 On (or around) this day: 2:05 – 8:11 Recapping Temple's loss at Oklahoma: 8:11 – 26:25 Previewing Saturday's game at Navy: 26:25 – 43:55 Mailbag: 43:55 - end

The Owls are just three days out from their season opener at No. 16 Oklahoma, and John DiCarlo and Declan Landis looked at all the key matchups of Friday's game and answered questions from the mailbag.   You'll also hear from senior middle D.J. Woodbury about his recovery from last year's season-ending injury and how he rebounded to become a single-digit starter on Temple's defense.   Intro: 0:00 – 2:37 On (or around) this date: 2:37 – 9:37 Previewing Temple's season opener at Oklahoma: 9:37 – 16:04 Stan Drayton on the QB position: 16:04 – 16:41 Friday's key matchups: 16:41 – 23:51 D.J. Woodbury interview: 23:51 – 28:38 Predictions: 28:38 – 32:38 Mailbag: 32-38 - end

As he walked in to greet a room of reporters last week, Temple wide receiver John Adams smiled and started with a little bit of humor.  "The president is back," he said, referencing of course that he shares a name with that of the second president of the United States.  Adams has every reason to be in a good mood these days. After working his way into Temple's wide receiver rotation as a walk-on last season and catching 15 passes for 149 yards and two touchdowns, his season came to an early end with a broken leg in a road game at UAB.  Adams thought his chance of eventually earning a scholarship was over at that point, but he rehabbed, worked his way back and found out Monday night that he has indeed earned a scholarship, getting the news from his head coach Stan Drayton and from his mother, Louise Adams, on video.  Adams spoke with us Thursday to talk about his recovery and what earning a scholarship means to him, and we have the latest preseason camp updates for you with the season opener at Oklahoma just a week away. Intro: 00:00 4:56 On (or around) this date: 4:56 - 12:34 Preseason camp updates: 12:34 - 14:17 John Adams interview: 14:17 - 55:55 Mailbag: 55:55 - end

This week's podcast is packed with everything you need to know and hear about a very successful recruiting week for head coach Adam Fisher and the Temple men's basketball program, as well as the latest preseason camp updates for Stan Drayton's Temple football team that is now just two weeks away from its season opener at No. 16 Oklahoma.   Westtown School 4-star guard Cam Wallace, the 116th-ranked player in Rivals' 2025 class, got the week off to a great start for the Owls when he announced his verbal commitment to Temple, and 3-star DME Academy forward Babatunde Durodola kept the energy going Friday when he announced he was reclassifying to the 2024 class and signing with Temple, giving the Owls a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward who had a very solid summer on the Under Armour AAU Circuit with Canada Elite and played this past season down in Florida against the respective consensus No. 1 players in the 2024 and 2025 classes in Duke recruit Cooper Flagg and A.J. Dybantsa.   You'll hear part of our 1-on-1 conversations with Wallace, Durodola and Canada Elite Co-Director Jordan McFarlane, who has coached Durodola on the AAU circuit and mentored him since the fourth grade.   You'll also hear why Drayton is taking his team to Franklin Field Friday night for the Owls' next preseason scrimmage that will help the staff make some decisions on the depth chart and also hear from the third-year head coach about why he's taken his time with the single-digit voting.   Intro: 0:00 – 7:52 On (or around) this date: 7:52 – 10:45 Cam Wallace commitment recap and interview: 10:45 – 10:45 – 27:07 Babatunde Durodola commitment recap and interview: 27:07 – 34:53 Canada Elite coach and co-director Jordan McFarlane on Durodola: 34:53 – 44:00 More analysis of Temple's successful recruiting week: 44:00 – 48:11 Preseason football updates: 48:11 – 57:15 Mailbag: 57:15 – end

Forrest Brock and Evan Simon have company now with a third player in the mix for Temple's starting quarterback job as the Owls' season opener at Oklahoma approaches.   You'll hear from Temple's third-year head coach Stan Drayton, defensive line coach Larry Knight and long snapper Andrew McIlquham, a Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team watch list candidate, on this week's podcast as our preseason camp coverage continues.   Intro: 0:00 – 3:00   OwlScoop.com reporter Rymir Vaughn breaks news of his next career move: 3:00 – 7:42   On (or around) this date with Declan Landis: 7:42 – 13:20   A look at Temple's quarterback position battle: 13:20 – 24:15   Andrew McIlquham interview: 24:15 – 30:08   A look back and a look ahead at our upcoming coverage: 30:08 – 31:40   Mailbag: 31:40 – end

Temple convened at Edberg-Olson Hall Monday for its first preseason team meeting and then practiced on its new Chodoff Field surface for the Owls' first fall camp workout. You'll hear from third-year Owls head coach Stan Drayton, who talked to OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo Tuesday about the health of the team, new JUCO transfer running back Terrez Worthy, and the player he feels has taken the reins as the team's starting center.   Our first episode of our 10th season also includes a Temple men's basketball scheduling update and answers to your mailbag questions as always.   Intro: 0:00 – 4:00   A tribute to Temple University Police K9 Chandler: 4:00 – 4:55   On (or around) this date: 4:55 – 11:15   A look back at nine seasons of The Scoop: 11:15 – 16:25   Stan Drayton audio and preseason camp coverage: 16:25 – 26:05   Temple men's basketball scheduling update: 26:05 – 27:22   Mailbag: 27:22 – end

We went 1-on-1 with Temple guard Jameel Brown, examined three storylines of the Owls' upcoming preseason football camp, and revealed the winner of our OwlScoop Summertime Madness food bracket on this week's episode of The Scoop, the last of Season 9.   Intro: 0:00 – 5:08 Famous No. 47s: 5:08 – 9:00 On (or around) this date: 9:00 – 15:35 OwlScoop Summertime Madness championship results: 15:35 – 22:05 Jameel Brown interview: 22:05 – 45:07 Basketball recruiting updates: 45:07 – 46:55 Three key preseason football camp storylines: 46:55 – 1:07:40 Mailbag: 1:07:40 – end          

Temple and CFL Hall of Famer Henry Burris joined us on The Scoop this week to share memories from his career on North Broad Street as a record-setting quarterback out of Spiro, Oklahoma.   Burris, who recently returned to his alma mater back in May to serve as the Klein College of Media and Communication's commencement speaker at the Liacouras Center, also established himself as a television personality in Canada on CTV Morning Live and TSN and said he used his Temple education to feel comfortable being on camera as a host and analyst.   On the field, Burris passed for 7,495 yards and 49 touchdowns against some great competition in the Big East from 1993 to 1996 and earned his way into the NFL as an undrafted rookie free agent and saw stints with the Green Bay Packers, where he backed up Brett Favre and Doug Pederson. The relationship he forged with Pederson allowed him to land a spot on his Jacksonville Jaguars staff in 2022 as an offensive quality control coach. This season, he'll be the co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida A&M.    In the CFL, Burris became a three-time Grey Cup champion, a two-time Grey Cup MVP and a two-time recipient of the CFL's Most Outstanding Player award -- and it all started with a tryout that had Burris throwing to guys off the street wearing slacks and Stacy Adams dress shoes.   Burris shared that story and many more on this week's podcast, which also includes some football and basketball recruiting updates and information on how you can vote in the OwlScoop Summertime Madness food bracket championship between Richie's and Maxi's.

Temple guard Quante Berry will be at the Lupus Links Golf Challenge Wednesday at Lafayette Hill's Green Valley Country Club to help raise awareness and money for lupus research. It's a cause that's quite important to the redshirt-sophomore point guard, as his sister and mother have both been diagnosed with the autoimmune disease.   Participants in Wednesday's outing can meet Berry and face off against him in a Beat the Pro game of arcade pop-a-shot.   As a guest on this week's episode of The Scoop, Berry talked about his work with the Lupus Foundation of America, his freshman season at Temple, and why he thinks the Owls are poised to play some meaningful basketball next March.   If you're interested in playing at the July 10 Lupus Links Golf Challenge, you can register here.