Offensive coordinator leaves for Auburn

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Temple offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler has left the school to take the same job at Auburn.

“I am very happy for Scot and his family,” coach Steve Addazio said in a statement. “This is a great opportunity for him and his career. We are very grateful for his contributions to Temple, and we certainly understand that when our great coaches have opportunities, it’s a compliment to our program. We wish Scot nothing but the best. He will always have a special place here at Temple.”

Loeffler returns to the Southeastern Conference after a one-year hiatus. He coach at Florida for two seasons before joining Addazio in his decision to come to Temple.

Loeffler guided the Owls to their first bowl win in 32 years in his only season with the team.

 

Addazio releases statement on Paterno

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Temple football coach Steve Addazio is one of the millions of people across America who was affected by the passing of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.

Mr. Paterno died of cancer Sunday morning at the age of 85. He has more wins than any other coach in the history of college football and went a perfect 28-0 against Temple during his 46-year tenure as Penn State’s coach.

Addazio had this to say about Paterno’s legacy:

“I am very sad to hear the news of Joe Paterno’s passing. He was someone that I had a great deal of respect for, both growing up as a young man and as a football coach. He did so much for college football, athletics as a whole, and education.  The positive influence he had over so many people and what he’s done for collegiate football and athletics will never be duplicated. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Paterno family and the Penn State community.”

Arrests made in the killing of Temple alumnus

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Three men were arrested yesterday and charged with the deadly assault of 2010 alumnus Kevin Kless, who was beaten to death on Jan. 14.

Police said in a press release earlier today that the suspects–
Felix Carrillo, 23, Stephen Ferguson, 20, and Kenneth Santiago, 19–were taken into custody by police on Friday night.

Kless was brutally beaten last Saturday while attempting to hail a cab and was pronounced dead later that night.

Basketball plays non-conference on Sat. (MBB: vs. MD) (WBB: vs. Penn)

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Temple basketball will battle non-conference opponents on Saturday.

The men’s basketball team will travel to the Palestra to play host to the Maryland Terrapins (12-5) for the final non-conference game of the season at 11 a.m. The game will be televised on ESPNU.

Coach Fran Dunphy holds a 164-53 (.756) career record on the Pennsylvania Quakers’ home floor. The Owls (12-5) will be looking to improve their non-conference record to 10-3 and their current win streak to two games after defeating La Salle on Wednesday.

In the matchup with the Atlantic Coast Conference opponent, the Owls average about five more points per game than the visiting Terrapins (74.4-69.2) and both teams hold their opponents to under 50 percent field goal percentage defensively (TU opponents’ .448, MD opponents’ .430). The Owls have the advantage in the all-time series, 5-4, while taking the last two against the Terrapins (most recently, 12/5/10, 64-61).

The women’s basketball team will host Big 5 rival Penn Quakers (7-7) at McGonigle Hall at 3 p.m.

The Owls (9-8) will be looking for their first Big 5 win of the season as they previously lost to Villanova (4-0 Big 5) on Dec. 22, who have claimed the title this year.

Temple is on a two-game winning streak coming off a win against Duquesne last Wednesday. The Owls hold a 47-15 series advantage against the Quakers, taking the last seven games against the city rival.

“SEPTA Sweethearts” share their stories

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From now until February 6, SEPTA is calling for all couples who met on busses, trains or trollies to submit their love story to http://septalovestories.org/. The public will vote for the most “moving” stories, pictures and/or videos and the “SEPTA sweethearts” with the most votes will receive prizes. One prize offers a ride on the “Love Train,” a decorated Market-Frankford Line train with a perfect view of the Mural Arts Program’s “Love Letters.”

 

United By Blue wants you!

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On Sept. 5, 2011 The Temple News featured an article about a sustainable apparel company (see article here), United By Blue, founded by Brian Linton, Temple alumnus. UBB seeks to free our nation’s waterways of pollution and for every product sold a pound of waste is removed from waterways.

Now UBB is reaching out to Temple students to fill positions in their internship program. If you are a student who wants to pair an environmentally friendly mission with the opportunity to learn what it’s like to grow a sustainable business and pursue real projects, you are encouraged to apply. There are several positions available ranging from marketing to graphic design, film and photography to cleanup planning.

Through their unique application process you are only required to submit a cover letter. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, which means there is no deadline but when positions are filled, they’re filled. For more information and to apply click here.

Kierra Bussey can be reached at Kierrajb@temple.edu.

 

 

Women’s basketball wins first A-10 game on buzzer beater

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Senior guard Kristen McCarthy hit a jumper with 0.2 seconds left in regulation to give the Owls (7-7, 1-0 Atlantic Ten Conferenc) a road win, 56-55,  against Richmond in their Atlantic Ten Conference opener. The Owls trailed by 14 points in the first half, but rallied back with a 13-0 run in the second half to put themselves in position for the buzzer beater.  

McCarthy led all Temple scorers with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Senior guard Shey Peddy and junior forward Brittany Lewis both added 12 points, while junior forward Victoria Macaulay had a career-high 13 rebounds.

Pierce declares eligibility for NFL Draft

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Junior All-American running back Bernard Pierce has decided officially enter the National Football League Draft, according to a press release. The NFL will take place on April 26-28 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Glen Mills School product will forego his senior season with the Temple Owls as well his degree in communications. The release states that Pierce intends to return to Temple to complete his degree.

Pierce became Temple’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (53), total touchdowns (54), and points scored (324). He set season records for rushing touchdowns (27), total touchdowns (27), points scored (162), and 100-yard rushing games (nine), while setting game records for rushing touchdowns in a game (five) and points scored (30) both coming in the win against Maryland this past season.

Marty Magid of MRM Sports in Conshohocken, Pa. is Pierce’s agent.