Temple University Athletics
Temple Down the Shore Tour 2008 is This Weekend
7.10.08 | Football
July 10, 2008
PHILADELPHIA - Temple University invites its alumni, staff, students, and friends to its annual Temple Down the Shore events on Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13 in various locations around the Jersey shore.
The weekend will end at the on Sunday at the famous Ocean City Music Pier, where visitors and friends can meet and get autographs from the 2008 Temple football team and coaches. Hooter the Owl and the Temple cheerleaders will also be on hand to greet fans and take photos. The "Boardwalk Football Fan Fest" takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event is FREE to the public.
The following players have been selected by head coach Al Golden and the coaching staff to be attendees at Sunday's "Boardwalk Football Fan Fest" because of their hard work in the community, in the classroom, in the weight room, and on the gridiron: De Leyon Azubuike, OT Marcus Brown, PK Jake Brownell, QB Vaughn Charlton, S Georg Coleman, CB Evan Cooper, C Alex Derenthal, QB Adam DiMichele, RG Andre Douglas, RT Jabari Ferguson, WR Bruce Francis, WR Delano Green, S Dominique Harris, DE Le'Ron Irwin, RB Joe Jones, LB Alex Joseph, LB Elijah Joseph, DT Elisha Joseph, DT Terrance Knighton, RB Marquise Liverpool, NT Andre Neblett, DE Brian Sanford, S Richard Sheppard, and LB Tommie Weatherspoon.
The weekend will offer a variety of fun activities for Jersey shore residents and visitors while building support for Temple University and Temple football. The weekend of events is co-sponsored by Temple's Owl Club and the Temple University Alumni Association.
The weekend kicks off with a huge Friday night beach bash, starting at 8:00 p.m. at La Costa Lounge, conveniently located on the corner of Landis Avenue and 40th Street in the center of Sea Isle City. For $15, guests will receive unlimited draft beer, wine, appetizers, and live entertainment.
On Saturday afternoon both amateur and experienced golfers will appreciate the luxury of hitting the green at the Jersey Shore's premiere private golf club, the Greate Bay Country Club, situated along the banks of Great Egg Harbor Bay in Somers Point, N.J. The fee of $125 per golfer includes lunch, greens and cart fees, and use of the driving range as well as a golfer's gift bag. The format of the tournament is a four-person scramble, shotgun start.
The biggest event of the weekend, Temple's "Down the Shore" Barbeque on Saturday evening, will feature delicious seafood and summer favorites, including shrimp, scallops, pineapple, corn on the cob and, of course, hamburgers and hot dogs, as well as live music by David Duong, showcasing sounds from the 80s, 90s, classic hits, and contemporary Top 40. The barbeque begins at 5:00 p.m., and is open to the public. Over 200 alumni and friends were in attendance last year, and this year's barbeque promises to be a fun party for the entire family with plenty of opportunities to win fabulous Temple and regional prizes. The cost to attend is $40 per person, $20 for children 6-12 years of age, and free for children ages 5 years and under.
For general event information and to register, please visit MyOwlSpace.com or call the Alumni Center at 215-204-7521 for further details.
