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The Quad Countdown: No. 74 Temple
It took Coach Al Golden four years, but he has the Temple Owls in position to win the MAC East division. The team has come a long way from its 1-11 mark in 2006.
The Quad Countdown: No. 81 Virginia
thequad.blogs.nytimes.com — Virginia enters the 2009 season with question marks on both sides of the ball. Will another below... average finish force the university to look for a new head coach? (more) The Quad Countdown: No. 81 Virginia
Penn State Countdown: 76
Penn State Countdown: 76
nittanywhiteout.com — Derrick Williams returns a kickoff for a 94 yard touchdown leaving Illini defenders behind him... (more) Penn State Countdown: 76
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Friday Happy Hour Basks in the Michigan Athletic Department Surplus, Follows Some Michigan Football Recruits, and Can't Wait for the Crisler Arena Renovations
Maize n Brew — ... NYTimes, The Quad Countdown has Temple at No. 74 Temple - The fact that these guys aren't dead last after decades of futility in Philly is a testament to the school, the coaches and the kids that are turning the Owls into a legitimate football team. This is a much bigger story than it's gotten press for. Kudos to the Owls for resurrecting their program. ...

Monday Morning Walkthrough: June Vacation Edition
In The Bleachers - A College Football Blog and Podcast — ... Paul Myerberg of The Quad continues his season previews, reminding us why we tune into The Cosby Showon Nick at Nite by taking a solid and objective look at Temple. ...

New York Times gives Temple Football Forever some love
Temple Football Forever — ... The Times referred a whole new set of readers to us in picking the Owls as the No. 74 team in the country in the recent Quad Countdown. ...

Reporters Notebooks
The Wiz of Odds — ... football team as a receiver. Natalie Meisler, Denver Post: Jerry Schemmel has been named the new voice of Colorado State radio broadcasts. Jeff Call, Deseret News: Brigham Young junior defensive lineman Bernard Afutiti, who was expected to be a major contributor this season, has been ruled academically ineligible. The Quad: Paul Myerberg's countdown continues with No. 75 Memphis, No. 74 Temple, 73 Colorado State, No. 72 Texas A&M, No. 71 Hawaii and No. 70 ...

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