Temple University Athletics
Owls' Season Opener Versus Navy Moved to 7:30 To Accommodate ESPNU Telecast
4.18.07 | Football
April 18, 2007
PHILADELPHIA - The kick-off time for Temple football's season opener versus Navy at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday, August 31, has been moved to 7:30 p.m. to accommodate a live ESPNU telecast of the game. The contest is one of two regular season games slated for television at this point, including the game at Army on Saturday, September 29, which will air on an ESPN network (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN Classic) outlet.
"Mission Possible," an initiative to maximize attendance for the opener spearheaded by Temple Athletics and College Football Hall of Fame candidate Wayne Hardin (who served as head coach at both Temple and Navy), kicked-off today with a student barbeque in conjunction with practice. "Mission Possible" seeks to fill Lincoln Financial Field when the Owls meet the Midshipmen.
Temple and Navy have met seven times on the gridiron dating back to 1988, with the Owls holding a 4-3 advantage in the series. The Cherry & White will be looking to avenge season-ending losses to the Mids in Annapolis the past two seasons.
Many exciting promotions are already in place for the season opener, which will mark the Owls' first evening contest at the venue. At the game, a Temple student will win free tuition for the semester, one lucky fan will win a one-year lease on a new Chevrolet or Nissan, and another fortunate fan will win a two-year lease on a new Subaru. Prior to the game, a brigade of Midshipmen will march in a display of pageantry and patriotism.
