Imagine what it feels like to replace a legend.
Imagine the expectations. Imagine the criticism. Imagine the pressure.
Imagine what Fran Dunphy must have gone through during his first two years at the helm of Temple’s men’s basketball program.
His predecessor, former Owls coach John Chaney, was an institution at Temple University for 24 years. As much […]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – In the chaotic scene that followed the Owls’ 69-64 victory over Saint Joseph’s in the Atlantic Ten Conference Championship game Saturday, Mark Tyndale could be found milling about the crowd, hugging teammates, friends and family members.
In his socks.
Tyndale’s white Adidas sneakers vanished and the court at the historic Boardwalk Hall became […]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – After the final horn sounded Saturday night, after the fans had rushed the Boardwalk Hall hardwood, and after four roller-coaster seasons, Mark Tyndale and Chris Clark found each other amid a sea of celebration.
There was no hesitation. Not even for a second.
The Philadelphia natives ran straight toward one another and simultaneously […]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - After Mark Tyndale hauled in Tasheed Carr’s desperation three-point attempt with less than 30 seconds left, Chris Clark walked to midcourt, arm up, index finger raised.
The 5-foot-8 Temple senior took another few steps and then raised both his arms above his head, fists clenched.
It was a feeling that the Temple men’s […]

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Forget the NCAA Tournament.
It will be awfully difficult for the men’s basketball team to top the emotions that encompassed Boardwalk Hall Saturday night when Temple won the Atlantic Ten Conference Championship and punched its ticket to the Big Dance for the first time since 2001.
Making the Sweet Sixteen would be nice. […]