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Switch of QBs dooms Owls

19 September 2011 Joey Cranney

Coach Steve Addazio’s blunder cost the Owls the game vs. Penn State. In one of the most important games of the season Saturday against Penn State, coach Steve Addazio made a questionable coaching decision that

Falling short

19 September 2011 Connor Showalter

The Owls blow fourth quarter lead, as Penn State claims its 36-straight win. In a game that came down to a fourth and one situation, the Owls, who never trailed leading up to the play,

Pierce, Owls look to vindicate history with Penn State upset

13 September 2011 Joey Cranney

The Owls hope to beat Penn State for the first time in 70 years. The last time Owls’ football beat Penn State, current 84-year-old Nittany Lions’ coach Joe Paterno was only 14 years old. Paterno,

Re: Mayor’s Cup Game on Sept. 2

12 September 2011 The Temple News

Dear Editor, I want to personally thank the approximately 10,000 students that came out to the Mayor’s Cup football game Sept. 1. You showed that major college football is here in Philadelphia with your Temple

Pierce and QB’s shine in opening game

06 September 2011 Joey Cranney

Gerardi starts, but Pierce steals the show in Mayor’s Cup. During the Owls’ preseason training camp, I asked head coach Steve Addazio about the possibility of running a three-headed quarterback system on offense this season.

New starters step up for Addazio in win

06 September 2011 Connor Showalter

The Owls’ recent 42-7 win over the Villanova on Thursday showcased the versatility of upperclassmen, and the rise of several younger players looking to play a larger role for the Cherry and White. “We have

Cherry and White steals the show at Mayor’s Cup

01 September 2011 Connor Showalter

The Owls made sure the outcome of the third annual Mayor’s Cup would not come down to the final moments of the game again with city-rival Villanova, as the Cherry and White won handedly 42–7

Rivals meet for rubber match

30 August 2011 Brandon Stoneburg

Inner city schools covet the tiebreaker in the third annual Mayor’s Cup. For two straight seasons, the game between the Owls and Villanova has been decided in the final seconds with each team winning the

Defense reloads the depth chart

30 August 2011 Connor Showalter

After losing seven starters, the Owls will need to replenish the defense at key positions. Despite losing six starters, including four All-Mid-American Conference honorees, the Owls’ defense is set to have significant depth for the

Owls’ offense forced to adapt to new leadership

30 August 2011 Joey Cranney

Offense will be lead by a new head coach and quarterback system. First-year head coach Steve Addazio knows a thing or two about offense. Previously the offensive coordinator at Florida, Addazio brings to Temple not