Owls On Bye Week And Wait For Eagles

The Temple Owls (4-4, 1-3) are enjoying a bye week but await a matchup

with the Eagles of Boston College (4-3, 1-3) on Saturday, November 4 in

Chestnut Hill, Mass. The Owls are coming off a tough loss to the No. 4/5

ranked Hurricanes of Miami, 45-17. The game was one that involved

numerous big plays, primarily on the part of the Canes. Santana Moss'

71-yard punt return for a touchdown, his 67-yard reception for a

touchdown and Ed Reed's 23-yard interception return for a touchdown,

helped make the game appear more lopsided tan it actually was.

The Temple defense held Miami to season lows in six offense categories

on the day including yards of total offense, 357. The Owls also caused

for turnovers including an interception by Terrance Leftwich of Ken

Dorsey. The pick ended Dorsey's streak of passes without an interception

at 193. The Owls were the last team to intercept Dorsey as they did it

in the season finale of 1999. Leading the way for the Owls' defense were

Jamal Wallace and LeVar Talley, both recorded 10 tackles.

The offense was not as effective although it did hold the ball for

almost 14 more minutes than Miami did. Tanardo Sharps was held to 37

yards rushing but did contribute with 103 kick off return yards. The

Owls were plagued by penalties, 13 for 72 yards. Quarterback Devin Scott

threw for 129 yards but was sacked six times.

Boston College welcomes Rutgers to Alumni Stadium Saturday, October 28

at noon.

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