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Season 10, Episode 21: Can Lynn Greer III provide the spark the Owls need this weekend?

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

Season 10, Episode 20: Dissecting the K.C. Keeler hire

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

The Scoop: Saturday live show

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.

Season 10, Episode 19: More on the football coaching search and more blunt honesty from Everett Withers

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

Season 10, Episode 18: Some names emerge in Temple's coaching search

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! 

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