Temple University Athletics
EAGLES, OWLS REACH AGREEMENT; TEMPLE TO PLAY FOOTBALL AT LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD
8.13.03 | Football
"Temple is very excited to be playing its home games in Lincoln Financial Field, the finest football facility in the country," said Howard Gittis, Chairman of the Temple University Board of Trustees. "We are looking forward to a very successful 2003 football season."
Added Eagles President Joe Banner, "We are and always have been very excited about the prospect of having Temple play in our building and are looking forward to helping them have the Division I football program they desire. We are glad to have concluded a mutually satisfactory deal and look forward to a long and successful partnership with Temple."
David Adamany, President of Temple University, said: "We are proud to be partners with the Eagles and congratulate everyone involved in these negotiations. This is a great day for Temple University football."
Temple will play its first game at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 6, against Villanova.
Season and single-game tickets for the Owls' inaugural season at Lincoln Financial Field can be obtained by calling the Temple ticket office at 215-204-TIXX (8499).
