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9x NFL | Steelers | Bills | Temple 8 | Stratford CT | I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me Philippians 4:13

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We had ourselves a cherry & white filled weekend watching our guy get inducted into the Temple Athletics Hall of Fame! It was incredible to watch you play back then and seeing you be recognized for those accomplishments now is just as sweet. We love you and are so proud. Go Owls 🦉❣️

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My guy is 3 weeks old today , here’s some of my favorite photos of him so far ❤️

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Owls 4 Life 🦉🏈 #templetuff

📸- @zamanifeelingsphotography

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I can’t sit here & lie & say college was always a great or the best experience of my life but it shaped me into who I am today.

A lot of things that happened there affected me not 100% my truth. I tried JUCO & transferring @canesfootball @ucf.football @fiu.football but credits didn’t allow it. That always made me believe I was meant to be there for a reason.

I felt punished more than helped early on not being able to play because I wouldn’t cut my dreads, losing my scholarship sleeping on @jerzeystar floor, getting kicked out & being told I couldn’t come back for 5 years.

There were days I felt empty & weak. The only thing that kept me going was God & my faith.

If I would’ve never been late focused more in school worked harder & put in extra work & made better decisions & handled certain things differently. Fasho less obstacles would’ve taken place & there would have been more space for success to live.

No man or circumstance is more powerful than God though. It’s cause of Him my faith and the strength & talent He blessed me with that I made it through. & the ones who did believe in me & supported me through it no matter what I appreciate y’all.

It still be crazy to me I only played a year & a half & would have been nice to accomplish more with more time. Every time I touched the ball my life depended on it. I had to make some shake.

Everything I went through was a blessing. It gave me the strength & resilience & hunger to fight through everything I faced then & after.

Stay thankful. 🙏🏾

PS: If it was a transfer portal back then I would’ve been SLID 😂 #Facts 🚀

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Where it all began ✍️ GO OWLS 🦉

#templefootball #templeuniversity #goowls

Picture I took of Stella two years ago 📸 🦉

YOU ALREADY SHNOWWWW @jerzeystar

Go Owls 🦉

Dirty Red ✍️ @matakevich_8

Against all odds @haason7reddick 🔥

Big Chud @brandonchudnoff 🎨

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Once upon a time… 🏈

Temple Made ✍️

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Great time at Training Camp. Ready for a great season for the Owls 🦉 🏈 #templetuff

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Thank you to all of our season ticket holders and alumni for coming and showing out today!

Excited to see ya on September 5th! 🍒

#TempleTUFF

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Stally of the week. HOFamer, @matakevich_8 🐎

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Congratulations to Bruce Arians, Tyler Matakevich, & Jerry Preschutti for being honored in the 2026 Temple Athletics Hall of Fame class.

Your impact is forever felt at Temple University and on 10th & Diamond! ♦️

They will be recognized during this year's Homecoming Weekend on October 9th-10th.

#TempleTUFF

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🦅 The secret to Philly fans?

“We can say whatever we want about our teams...but you CAN’T!”

🚨 Only Philly fans understand this

Former Temple Assistant Head Coach Ed Foley explains why that makes Philly fans the greatest in the world. 🦅🔥

👇 Philly fans, am I right?

#PhillyFans #Philadelphia #4thAndFuturePodcast #SportsReels #FootballPodcast

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🦉💪 What is Temple TUFF?

It isn’t just a slogan…it’s survival.

Former Temple Football assistant coach Ed Foley explains

North Philly. Different paths. Same grind. One brotherhood.

“You just get together and make it work.”

#TempleTuff #TempleFootball #4thandFuturePodcast #FootballPodcast #CollegeFootball

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🚨 Every recruiter overlooked him... until ONE coach believed. 👀🏈

🎙️ Former Temple Assistant Coach Ed Foley reveals how the future Bills star had almost ZERO recruiting buzz... until Temple took a chance. 💯

From overlooked ➡️ NFL ELITE. 💪

🔥 Bet on yourself. Always.

🔥 This is why you NEVER quit.

👇 Tag someone chasing a dream.

#4thAndFuture #DionDawkins #BuffaloBills #TempleTuff #FootballPodcast

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