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Season 8, Episode 26: Chris Clark talks about Temple’s turnaround

With Temple set to host No. 3 Houston at the Liacouras Center Sunday, we talked to Owls assistant coach Chris Clark to get a preview of the Cougars and a closer look at a Temple team that has won four in a row and eight of its last 10 games. 

Clark talked about the return of center Jamille Reynolds, the team's improved chemistry, and the reception the staff has received out on the recruiting trail since Temple beat then-No. 1 Houston almost two weeks ago. 

Season 8, Episode 25: Shizz Alston talks about Temple’s big win over No. 1 Houston

This week's podcast includes part of our interview with former Temple star Shizz Alston, who now plays professionally in Japan. He talked about what the Owls' win over No. 1 Houston meant to him and why he thinks Temple can keep its momentum going. 

Temple's next test is Wednesday's home game against USF, and John DiCarlo and Javon Edmonds took a closer look at the Bulls and what the Owls must do to avoid a letdown. 

We also have answers to your mailbag questions and plenty of football recruiting updates, too. 

Season 8, Episode 24: Temple set to take on No. 1 Houston

Temple is tied for second place in the American Athletic Conference basketball standings and set to take on No. 1 Houston Sunday, and Stan Drayton has added a former SEC coach to his staff. 

We talked about this week, answered your mailbag questions, and paid tribute to former Temple linebacker Jarred Alwan, who passed away this week at the age of 29.

Season 8, Episode 23: Temple survives a blown lead and ejections at Tulsa, looks ahead to Memphis

After a 76-72 win at Tulsa that saw the Owls allow a 22-0 run that erased a 20-point lead, in addition to losing Damian Dunn and Jahlil White to ejections, Aaron McKie's Owls will host Memphis Sunday at the Liacouras Center. 

We talked more about the enigmatic Owls, talked more about Stan Drayton's football team and recruiting, and answered listener mailbag questions. 

Season 8, Episode 22: A closer look at Temple’s three-game winning streak and breaking football staff news

What has changed for Temple during its three-game winning streak and undefeated start to American Athletic Conference play? The OwlScoop.com staff takes a look at the Owls' recent improved play and previews Saturday's important conference game against Tulane at the Liacouras Center. 

Plus, we have some breaking news for listeners regarding Temple's next running backs coach, along with some recruiting updates for Stan Drayton's team. 

Season 8, Episode 21: The Scoop on Temple’s 2023 Signing Day success

Temple signed 25 players Wednesday to National Letters of Intent in assembling what Rivals ranked as the No. 4 Group of Five recruiting class in the nation. You'll hear from Owls head coach Stan Drayton, offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf and defensive coordinator D.J. Eliot as we give you all the details and insight you'll need about Temple's Signing Day success. 

Season 8, Episode 20: A big football recruiting weekend awaits

In this week's episode of The Scoop, OwlScoop.com's weekly podcast, the staff breaks down Temple basketball's embarrassing loss to Penn, previews a big football recruiting weekend and, as always, answers questions from the mailbag.

Season 8, Episode 19: The Owls are closing in on a Big 5 title

Temple clinched a share of the Big 5 title with a win over Saint Joseph's Wednesday and can win it outright by beating Penn at the Palestra Saturday. John DiCarlo, Kyle Gauss, Javon Edmonds and Cayden Steele talked about an Owls squad that has won four in a row and looks to have become a better second-half team, plus more on the football recruiting front as December's National Signing Day approaches. 

Season 8, Episode 18: Temple takes on VCU, looking for third win in a row

Temple has won two in a row with a clear path to its first Big 5 title in 10 years, and the Owls will host VCU Saturday at the Liacouras Center in a game that will tip off at 1 p.m. John DiCarlo and Javon Edmonds will get you ready for the game, answer a full mailbag,  and look at what's ahead for Stan Drayton's Temple football team as the offseason and National Signing Day approaches. 

Season 8, Episode 17: Can the Owls turn their season around?

Less than two weeks after Temple knocked off then-No. 16 Villanova, the Owls have lost two of their last three games, including their worst performance of the season in a 61-49 loss to Richmond Tuesday night in the consolation game of the Empire Classic in Brooklyn. 

Can this struggling 2-4 Temple team turn its season around? John DiCarlo, Kyle Gauss and Javon Edmonds examine that question on this week's podcast, answer a full mailbag and look ahead to Saturday's football regular season finale against ECU and what's in store for Stan Drayton and his program in the weeks ahead.