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Season 10, Episode 17: Where do the Owls look next after dismissing Stan Drayton?

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.

Season 10, Episode 16: Adam Fisher's Owls are 3-0 and Stan Drayton gets real about NIL

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

Season 10, Episode 15: Jamal Mashburn Jr. shines in Owls' season opener

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

Season 10, Episode 14: Andrew Hope joins the show to discuss Temple's investigation and the House vs. NCAA settlement

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.

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.

Intro: 0:00 – 4:28

On (or around) this date: 4:19 – 10:28

What’s next for Temple men’s hoops?: 10:28 – 17:58

Philadelphia lawyer Andrew Hope on the Temple NCAA infractions and the House settlement: 17:58 – 44:10

Mailbag: 44:10 – end

Season 10, Episode 13: Jamal Mashburn Jr. thinks Temple can do "special things" this season

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

Season 10, Episode 12: Diane Richardson has a team that's ready to win the AAC

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

Season 10, Episode 11: How to lose a game in 3 seconds

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

Season 10, Episode 10: Owls facing QB dilemma heading to UConn

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

Season 10, Episode 9: Adam Fisher joins the show

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

Season 10, Episode 8: Will Evan Simon get another shot at QB?

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