Temple University Athletics
Temple-Navy Football Game Moved To Friday, August 31
3.26.07 | Football
March 26, 2007
PHILADELPHIA - Temple University's season-opening football game against Navy, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 30, has been moved to Friday, August 31. The move was necessitated by the National Football League's decision to have the Philadelphia Eagles play a home exhibition game on August 30.
"I have talked with Joe Banner and the Philadelphia Eagles executives in regards to switching the date of our Navy game. They are committed to helping Temple Football in every way possible market the contest due to the hardship of switching the date," said Temple Director of Athletics Bill Bradshaw. "We have a strong relationship with the Eagles and we appreciate all of their efforts on behalf of Temple Football."
When the Navy game was originally scheduled for August 30, the Philadelphia Phillies were slated to play a home game against the New York Mets at 7:05 p.m. The Phillies subsequently moved their game to a 1:05 p.m. start thus freeing the NFL to schedule an Eagles home game that night.
"We still plan on having Temple's first night football game at Lincoln Financial Field," said Bradshaw. "That way our fans can start their Labor Day Weekend off with an exciting Temple football game against Navy."
Full and partial season tickets for Temple Football are available by calling 215-204-8499. Fans can also place an advanced ticket order for the Temple-Navy game via the Owls' official ticket web site, www.owlstix.com.
