December, 2015 - The Temple News

Senior linebacker Tyler Matakevich walks off the field following the Owls' 32-17 loss to Toledo in the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Nov. 22. | Donald Otto

‘It’s all on us juniors now’

24 December 2015 Michael Guise

The Owls will look to their depth to replace 19 seniors next season.

Junior quarterback P.J. Walker stands in the pocket during the fourth quarter of Temple's 32-17 loss to Toledo Tuesday night in the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl in Boca Raton, Florida.| Donald Otto

Rhule: “It better be” Walker’s team

23 December 2015 Owen McCue

Coach Matt Rhule said junior quarterback P.J. Walker needs to become the team’s leader next season.

Redshirt-senior kicker Tyler Mayes (No. 95) signals after Temple's onside kick attempt in the team's 32-17 loss to Toledo in the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Nov. 22| Donald Otto

Historic season ends in bowl-game defeat

23 December 2015 Michael Guise

Temple finished the year with 10 wins after losing to Toledo 32-17 in the Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Tuesday night.

Mural serves as memorial in Community Garden

22 December 2015 Jenny Roberts

The university provided funding, and students volunteered, to help residents create a mural as part of a new community memorial garden on Bouvier Street.

Coach Matt Rhule stands with Toledo coach Jason Candle at the joint team press conference hosted by the Palm Beach County Convention Center Dec. 21. | Donald Otto

Rockets stand in Owls’ path for history

21 December 2015 Michael Guise

Temple has the chance to win 11 games for the first time in program history if it defeats Toledo at the Boca Raton Bowl Tuesday.

Erica Covile drives by NaJai Pollard in the second quarter of the Owls' 100-59 win against Delaware State Nov. 19| Daniel Rainville

Owls reach century mark in win

19 December 2015 Michael Guise

The Owls scored 100 points for the first time since 1994 in a 100-59 win against Delaware State Saturday at the Liacouras Center.

Quenton DeCosey prepares to shoot during the second half of the Owls' 78-63 win against Delaware State Nov. 19 at the Liacouras Center | Daniel Rainville

Owls defeat Delaware State 78-63

19 December 2015 Michael Guise

After struggling in the first half, the Owls pulled away from the winless Hornets Saturday at the Liacouras Center

Rhule’s culture change helps turn Temple around

18 December 2015 Owen McCue

Coach Matt Rhule and his senior class have tied the program record for wins in their final season together.

Top 10 Opinion pieces of 2015

18 December 2015 Paige Gross

We look back on 2015’s biggest moments and how Temple students and The Temple News editors responded.

Why the latest installment of Think About It was mandatory

17 December 2015 Lian Parsons

The university’s Dean of Students said students and faculty were informed multiple times about the possible transcript hold as a consequence for not completing the program.