Maddux Trujillo earned the nickname "AutoMaddux" this season when the record-setting Temple kicker converted a 64-yard field goal, the longest ever at any level at Lincoln Financial Field, and now he's one step closer to pursuing his dream of playing professionally when he kicks at the Specialist Showcase later this month at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. 

OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo talked to Trujillo about his memorable season with the Owls, what's ahead at the combine and why he feels great about the future of the Temple football program and his potential kicking successors. He even talked about his secret, a song that sometimes bounces into his head to make him smile before a big kick, something that might explain while the rest is still unwritten.

And we'll explain in the podcast intro why there's a Woj Bomb coming up next week. 

We looked at a tough week for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, basked in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win, and talked about the impact of K.C. Keeler’s latest hire on this week’s episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.

Intro: 0:00 – 6:18

On (or around) this date: 6:18 – 14:41

With or without Jamal Mashburn Jr., Temple must get better on defense: 14:41 – 28:29

Can Diane Richardson’s team play a complete game?: 28:29 – 35:11

Why Khalil Ahmad is a smart hire for Temple football: 35:11 – 38:17

K.C. Keeler reflects on fighting for a roster spot with the Eagles: 38:17 – 40:57

Temple football has released its spring schedule: 40:57 – 41:50

Temple women’s hoops, field hockey and the 2015 and 2016 Temple football seasons get mentions in the mailbag:41:50 – end

You’ll hear part of our 1-on-1 interview with new Temple football coach K.C. Keeler as he takes listeners inside what brought him to Temple, how he assembled part of his staff and what he believes is possible for the program. We also talked about Adam Fisher’s men’s basketball team and their upcoming two-game road trip, and we dissected what has gone wrong with Diane Richardson’s women’s hoops squad and why they squandered double-digit leads on the road against the American Athletic Conference’s two best teams. And in the mailbag, we talked about Maddux Trujillo’s NFL prospects, Super Bowl predictions and even the staff’s Valentine’s Day plans.

Intro: 0:00 – 5:18

On (or around) this date: 5:18 – 14:50

K.C. Keeler joins The Scoop: 14:50 – 37:16

Can Temple beat USF and No. 17 Memphis this week?: 37:16 – 45:50

Why is the Temple women’s team losing double-digit leads?: 45:50 – 53:27

Mailbag: 53:27 - end

Before Tim Terry became the Kansas City Chiefs' Director of Player Personnel and Pro Scouting, he built his football career at Temple as a defensive end in the Big East with Ron Dickerson-led teams that included fellow future NFL players like Lance Johnstone and Alshermond Singleton. 

After earning his way into the NFL as an undrafted free agent, Terry spent five seasons in the league before eventually embarking upon a 13-year stint with the Green Bay Packers in their pro personnel office. The Chiefs hired him back in 2017, and whether it’s meant bringing in players like Patrick Mahomes, Isiah Pacheco or Xavier Worthy, Terry has had a hand in shaping a roster that’s now going for a third-straight Super Bowl title. 

OwlScoop Editor John DiCarlo went 1-on-1 with Terry to talk about how Temple shaped his life and a career that has led him to two of the NFL's most storied franchises. 

A tough weekend on the hardwood dropped Adam Fisher’s and Diane Richardson’s teams in the American Athletic Conference standings, and K.C. Keeler’s football program bolstered its spring roster with 14 midyear transfers.

You’ll hear about all of it on this week’s episode of The Scoop, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.

Intro: 0:00 – 3:45

On (or around) this date: 3:45 – 15:20

Temple football’s midyear additions and position switches: 15:20 – 24:09

Temple men’s hoops drops in the AAC standings: 24:09 – 32:03

Diane Richardson’s team embarks upon an important road trip: 32:03 – 37:45

Mailbag: 37:45 – end

*Timestamps may vary slightly due to advertisements.

We’ll catch you up on Temple’s men’s and women’s basketball teams and preview their respective upcoming games against Tulane and UTSA, and the mailbag asks the staff to preview Temple’s NCAA Tournament chances and talk about where we would put a K.C. Keeler statue.

Intro: 0:00 – 3:37

On (or around) this date: 3:37 – 13:22

Temple men’s hoops roundup: 13:22 – 19:11

Temple women’s hoops roundup: 19:11 – 26:48

The emergence of Kaylah Turner: 26:48 – 29:49

Mailbag: 29:49 – end

Temple knocked off No. 18 Memphis Thursday night, fans stormed the court at the Liacouras Center, Hooter the Owl did some crowd surfing, and we’re here to talk about it all on this week’s podcast, which also include some women’s basketball and Temple football updates.

What happened with Lynn Greer III? Why are we sticking up for Adele? We'll tell you in this week's mailbag. 

Intro: 0:00 – 7:00

On (or around) this date: 7:00 – 20:18

Temple knocks off No. 18 Memphis: 20:18 – 28:32

IMG coach Jimmy Carr talks about Temple recruit Cam Miles: 28:32 – 32:33

Temple women’s hoops prepares to host Charlotte Saturday: 32:33 – 39:25

Temple football recruiting and roster updates: 39:25 – 45:35

Mailbag: 45:35 – end

Dante Collinelli, a deputy editor with The 33rd Team and a former OwlScoop reporter, joined us on The Scoop this week to educate listeners on what Temple’s offense could look like with new offensive coordinator Tyler Walker, who led Montana State to the FCS national championship game this month in that role. We discussed several staff and recruiting updates, a breakdown of what’s going well and not so well with the men’s and women’s hoops teams, and answered your mailbag questions as always.

Intro: 0:00 - 3:08

On (or around) this date: 3:08 – 12:50

A closer look at Tyler Walker’s offense: 12:50 – 51:20

Temple football staff and recruiting updates: 51:20 – 54:10

Hampton transfer Omar Ibrahim talks about picking Temple: 54:10 – 58:38

Men’s hoops drops a bad loss at ECU: 58:38 – 1:04:24

Kaylah Turner leads Temple to an OT win at FAU: 1:04:24 – 1:10:48

Mailbag: 1:10:48 – end

With an 8-5 record through nonconference play, Temple's men's basketball team heads into its American Athletic Conference opener Friday at the Liacouras Center against a 10-3 Wichita State team. Second-year head coach Adam Fisher spoke 1-on-1 with OwlScoop.com Editor John DiCarlo about Friday's game, the roster and much more. 

Temple’s 2,000th win, a 62-61 victory over Davidson Wednesday night at the Liacouras Center, will look good for the history books, but it looks just as good here and now for an Owls team that is starting to show signs of cohesion and defensive improvement after a rough start to the month.

We’ll tell you more on this week’s podcast, brought to you by Greenspan & Greenspan Injury Lawyers.

Intro: 0:00 – 5:00

On (or around) this date: 5:00 – 11:38

Temple beats Davidson for the program’s 2,000th win: 11:38 – 21:29

Previewing the Owls’ Hall of Fame Classic matchup against Rhode Island: 21:29 – 27:00

Recapping women’s hoops’ West Virginia loss and thinking of what might have been with a 5-star recruit and some NIL help: 27:00 – 33:58

Mailbag and Temple football recruiting updates: 33:58 – end