Temple University Athletics
Football Hosts Annual Alumni Day
4.8.19 | Football
PHILADELPHIA –Temple Football hosted its annual Alumni Day during the 12th spring practice on Saturday, April 6th. Nearly 100 former Owls came back to 10th and Diamond to see the new coaching staff and the players go to work. Temple alumni ranging from the class of 1962-2018 attended the event and were excited to see what the new regime had to offer.
"It feels great to be back, we come back every year. The comradery that we've had all these years has been wonderful," said class of 1962 alum Fizzy Weinraub. "We love the program and we see it's headed in a great direction. We are looking forward to an exciting season this year."
Of the large group, 27 alumni attended the event for the first time and were excited to see the program's culture hasn't changed a bit.
"It's exciting all over again. When you get a chance to come out on a day like today and see these guys run around, you get to reminisce a little bit," said College Football Hall of Famer Paul Palmer. "For me, I see a lot of guys older and younger and sometimes you've only heard their name or stories about them so it's kind of a thrill. Gives us a chance to participate in our brotherhood and see what the new staff has in store for the guys."
"It's good to see all the guys coming back here every year," said class of 2017 alumni Praise Martin-Oguike. "There's a great culture here at Temple and everyone appreciates their time here. Lots of stories and a lot of laughter, it's great to see everyone again and check out what these guys got going on."
The Owls have two practices left before the Cherry & White Fan Fest on Saturday, April 13th. The Cherry & White Fan Fest is open to the public and will take place at the Temple Sports Complex on Broad and Masters Streets. Gates open at 11:00 a.m. and practice will begin at 1:00 p.m..
