Gocong, Harris among those getting tryout at Eagles Rookie Minicamp

PHILADELPHIA - Former Eagles linebacker Chris Gocong and ex-Temple running back Montel Harris are among the 42 players who will be participating in this weekend's Rookie Minicamp at the NovaCare Complex.

Gocong, who is coming off an Achilles injury, and Harris are the most intriguing names among the tryout players. Eight picks from last month's NFL Draft and 18 tryout players who do not count against the 90-man roster will be on hand.

Here's the position breakdown of the 42 players scheduled:

Quarterback (2): Matt Barkley, USC; G.J. Kinne, Tulsa

Running Back (3): Miguel Maysonet, Stony Brook; Matthew Tucker, TCU; Montel Harris*, Temple

Tight End (3): Derek Carrier, Beloit; Zach Ertz, Stanford; Will Shaw*, Youngstown State

Wide Receiver (5): B.J. Cunningham, Michigan State; Ifeanyi Momah, Boston College; Will Murphy*, Oregon; Russell Shepard, LSU; Isaiah Voegeli*, Merrimack

Offensive Line (8): Nick Carlson*, Wyoming; Lane Johnson, Oklahoma; Alfred McCullough*, Alabama; Nic Purcell*, Golden West Community College; Kyle Quinn, Arizona; Matt Reynolds, BYU; Matt Tobin, Iowa; Devin Tyler*, Temple

Defensive Line (6): David King, Oklahoma; Joe Kruger, Utah; Isaac Remington, Oregon; Daryell Walker*,  Hampton; Damion Square, Alabama; Bennie Logan, LSU

Linebacker (7): Matt Evans*, New Hampshire; Chris Gocong*, Cal Poly; Marcus Green*, Temple; Jake Knott, Iowa State; John Lyon*, Harvard; Pete Massaro*, Penn State; Gerald McRath*, Southern Mississippi

Cornerback (4): Anthony Boyles*, Idaho State; Cam Chism*, Maryland; Jordan Poyer, Oregon State; Eddie Whitley, Virginia Tech

Safety (3): Earl Wolff, North Carolina State; Kenny Tate*, Maryland; Dontra Peters*, New Hampshire

Punter (1): Brad Wing, LSU

* = Tryout player

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Penn State hockey's 2013-14 Big Ten schedule announced

The Penn State Nittany Lions men's hockey club's first game in the newly created Big Ten Conference will be December 6-7 at Kohl Center against the Wisconsin Badgers.

That will be followed by a two-game home set at the new Pegula Ice Arena on January 12-13 facing the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Click here for the full release.

PSU's first game of any kind in the new Pegula Ice Arena has yet to be announced.

Former Flyers G Bobrovsky named Vezina Finalist

Squarely under the file marked "nobody could see it coming, but now that it's happened, everybody complain," is the news that former Flyers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was named one of the three finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.

In his first season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the 24-year-old Russian helped the club pull itself up from dead last in the Western Conference to the doorstep of a playoff berth by going 21-11-6 with a 2.00 goals-against average and four shutouts and stopping 93.2 percent of all pucks he faced in this truncated season.

He wrested the starting spot away from Steve Mason, then put together a March which was worthy of two weekly star honors and Third Star mention for the month after finishing 9-2-3 with a 1.49 GAA and his first three career whitewashes.

If Bobrovsky is selected, he will become the first Russian-trained netminder to take away the award.

He'll also find a dubious spot in Flyers history as the second goaltender to win the Vezina the year after being traded from the organization.

Pete Peeters had a roller-coaster four-year tenure in Philadelphia from 1978-82, and bottomed out with a 3.71 GAA in 1981-82.

He was shipped up to Boston for defenseman Brad McCrimmon, and helped the Bruins to the Adams Division title and a berth in the 1983 Wales Conference Finals thanks to a 40-11-9 record, 2.36 GAA and a league (and career) high eight shutouts.

Peeters, however, was never the same goaltender thereafter, eventually being dealt to Washington in November of 1985, enduring a stint in the minors in 1986-87, and was re-acquired by the Flyers as a free agent in 1989 where he saw two unspectacular years here at the end of his career.

Chennault to Remain a Wildcat after all

VILLANOVA, Pa. –  Tony Chennault (Philadelphia, Pa./Neumann-Goretti High School) has elected to remain at Villanova and will play his senior season for the Wildcats in 2013-14. Chennault had announced his intention to seek a transfer to another university last month.

“Our basketball family is happy that Tony has had a change of heart and decided that he wants to complete his college career and graduate from Villanova,” stated Wildcats head coach Jay Wright.

Chennault appeared in all 34 of Villanova’s games as a reserve in his junior year of 2012-13, averaging 3.6 points and 18.5 minutes per contest. He came to Villanova after spending two years at Wake Forest University, where he started 31 games for the Demon Deacons in 2011-12.

Former Temple coach Hardin named to College Football Hall of Fame

PHILADELPHIA  – Former Temple football coach Wayne Hardin (1970-82) has been selected to the 2013 Football Bowl Subdivision College Football Hall of Fame, the National Football Foundation announced today.

The Hall of Fame Class will be inducted at the 56th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 10, 2013, at the landmark Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

“This is a great day for Temple University,” said Interim Director of Athletics Kevin Clark. “Wayne Hardin is not only a Hall of Fame football coach, but a Hall of Fame person.  The entire Temple community is grateful that he has been selected for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.”

The winningest football coach in Temple history, Hardin had an 80-52-3 record in 13 seasons. He led the 1979 team to the Garden State Bowl where the Owls defeated California for their first bowl win and finished 10-2 for the University’s most wins ever in a season. That team was ranked No. 17 in both the AP and UPI polls, the first time the Owls were in the national wire service polls.

Hardin’s teams set a Temple record of 14 straight wins (eight in 1973 and six in 1974). He was honored as the 1974 Kodak District II Coach of the Year. He produced numerous All-Americans and NCAA statistical leaders at Temple. Hardin was inducted into Temple’s Hall of Fame in 1994.

Before heading to Temple, Hardin served as the head coach at Navy from 1959 through 1964 where he compiled a 38-22-2 record.

Hardin is the third Temple Owl to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He joins former coaches Ray Morrison [1940-48, inducted in 1954] and Glenn S. “Pop” Warner [1933-38, inducted in 1951].

2013 COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS

Players

·        TED BROWN – TB, North Carolina State (1975-78)

·        TEDY BRUSCHI – DE, Arizona (1992-95)

·        RON DAYNE – RB, Wisconsin (1996-99)

·        TOMMIE FRAZIER – QB, Nebraska (1992-95)

·        JERRY GRAY – DB, Texas (1981-84)

·        STEVE MEILINGER* – E, Kentucky (1951-53)

·        ORLANDO PACE – OT, Ohio State (1994-96)

·        ROD SHOATE (deceased) – LB, Oklahoma (1972-74)

·        PERCY SNOW – LB, Michigan State (1986-89)

·        VINNY TESTAVERDE – QB, Miami, Fla. (1982, 1984-86)

·        DON TRULL – QB, Baylor (1961-63)

·        DANNY WUERFFEL – QB, Florida (1993-96)

* Selection from the FBS Veterans Committee

Coaches

·        WAYNE HARDIN – 118-74-5 (61.2%); Navy (1959-64) and   Temple (1970-82)

·        BILL McCARTNEY – 93-55-5 (62.4%); Colorado (1982-94)

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Penn State-Vermont returning to Wells Fargo Center

The second edition of the Penn State-Vermont on-ice rivalry will take place on Saturday, October 26 at Wells Fargo Center.

It will mark the second time these programs face each other in Philadelphia, with PSU recording a 4-2 victory over the Catamounts back on January 19. That contest, scheduled well ahead of any hint of the NHL's lockout, was compromised when the league decided to feature the Penguins and Flyers earlier that afternoon and actual attendance clearly suffered as a result.

Why these schools? Penn State has thousands of alumni living in the Delaware Valley, while Vermont features one Nick Luukko, son of Peter Luukko.

Neither school made the NCAA Tournament last season, but next year will be the second for the Nittany Lions in D-I hockey as well as their first in the newly-created Big Ten conference. Vermont plays in Hockey East, which features national champions (BC '08, '10, '12 and BU in '09) in four of the last six seasons.

Flyers sign former Niagara goaltender Chubak

The Philadelphia Flyers have apparently brought goaltender Carsen Chubak into the fold.

Bill Meltzer was first with the news on Sunday evening, that the club officially signed the Niagara product to an American Hockey League deal.

Chubak, 24, completed his third and final collegiate season by going 23-7-5 with a 1.19 goals-against average,  .939 save percentage and tied for the most in D-I hockey with six shutouts.

Overall, the native of Saskatchewan went 27-11-6, 2.15 GAA and .930 save percentage in 45 appearances for the Purple Eagles.

Niagara earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament but fell to North Dakota.

The best NFL undrafted free agents

Legitimate prospects fall through the cracks each and every year. Philadelphia, PA - Undrafted doesn't necessarily mean unwanted in the NFL. Despite the resources every organization pours into player personnel, the NFL Draft is only seven rounds long and legitimate prospects fall through the cracks each and every year. Heck, Pro Football Hall of Famers like Warren Moon and John Randle weren't selected in the draft when it was a 12-round process. And Moon and Randle are among a group of 15 undrafted free agents who are enshrined in Canton compared to just 13 former No. 1 overall picks and eight Heisman Trophy winners. Current stars like Dallas quarterback Tony Romo, Houston running back Arian Foster and New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz were all also overlooked before developing into Pro Bowl-caliber players. So, here's a look an one undrafted player from each NFL team who could end up contributing down the road: Arizona Cardinals: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma - Jefferson was once considered the reincarnation of Roy Williams in Norman, ranked as the fourth-best safety nationally in his recruiting class. His promising career probably peaked a little too soon at OU and he spent his final two years battling nagging injuries. When healthy, Jefferson is a complete safety who could push a nondescript group in the desert led by Rashad Johnson and free agent signee Yeremiah Bell. Atlanta Falcons: Nick Clancy, LB, Boston College - The Eagles weren't all that successful in 2012 and perhaps that's why Clancy was overlooked. BC finished a dismal 2-10, but the senior linebacker was the leader of a defense which competed despite difficult circumstances. A poor 4.93-second 40-yard dash and the fact that Clancy wasn't a full-time starter until last season also hurt him, but he's an instinctive 'backer who could fit in on special teams early while bolstering a position the Falcons have little depth in. Baltimore Ravens: Murphy Holloway, TE, Ole Miss - Everyone is always looking for next Antonio Gates, a basketball standout who developed into a Hall of Fame-caliber tight end in San Diego. The Ravens need a third tight end and the 6-foot-6 Holloway has intriguing physical skills. He was a star at Ole Miss on the basketball court, averaging 14.5 points and 9.7 rebounds for the Rebels, who advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament. Buffalo Bills: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech - There is little doubt the former Tennessee wide receiver has NFL-level talent. In fact, according to Bills general manager Buddy Nix, Buffalo would have had a first- or second-round grade on the enigmatic receiver if it was just about "football ability." Off-the-field issues, including at least three positive drug tests, ended Rogers' career at Rocky Top and forced him to finish at Tennessee Tech. The Bills are desperately looking for a complement to Stevie Johnson and drafted USC's Robert Woods and Texas' Marquise Goodwin, but Rogers has as many if not more physical gifts than those two second-day players. Carolina Panthers: Robert Lester, S, Alabama - Lester is another player who probably peaked a little too early while at Alabama, snaring eight interceptions as a sophomore before finishing up with six over his final two seasons with the Crimson Tide. Lester has NFL-caliber size and length with solid ball skills, but he isn't the speediest guy in the world and often takes bad angles to the ball. That said, he was a draftable prospect and the Panthers aren't exactly loaded at safety. Chicago Bears: C.J. Wilson, CB, North Carolina State - A three-year starter at the college level, Wilson is raw and was suspended for the first four games of 2012 for disciplinary reasons, but he was clocked twice at 4.34 seconds in the 40 at his pro day. The Bears love Wilson's athleticism and need depth at the cornerback position. Cincinnati Bengals: Onterio McCalebb, CB, Auburn - McCalebb was a dynamic offensive weapon for Auburn but is making the move to cornerback at the pro level. That's all white noise, though. McCalebb's true calling may be kick returner, where his long speed could be a difference maker in tilting the field for the Bengals. Cleveland Browns: Braxston Cave, OC, Notre Dame - Cave was perhaps the third- best center in this draft class and probably a better prospect leaving South Bend than John Sullivan, who has developed into one of the NFL's best over the past two seasons. Cave is also versatile enough to contribute at guard, giving him a better opportunity to stick. Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Magee, LB, Arizona State - The Cowboys obviously think Magee is this year's Vontaze Burfict, another Sun Devil who started 14 games for Cincinnati in 2012 and finished with a team-leading 127 tackles after going undrafted. Magee, who received a $70,000 first-year guarantee from the Cowboys to sign, is an instinctive linebacker who needs to improve his physicality and take on blockers a little more. Denver Broncos: Aaron Hester, CB, UCLA - Hester, a four-year starter at UCLA, is the type of long and lengthy corner teams are attracted to these days. He's a solid athlete who needs to do a better job tracking the ball when it is in the air. Detroit Lions: Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA - Fauria is the nephew of former NFL tight end Christian Fauria, who played 13 NFL seasons. Joseph started his college career at Notre Dame but transferred to UCLA, and his 6-foot-7 frame helped him develop into one of the top red zone threats in the nation. The Lions need depth behind Brandon Pettigrew so Fauria should get his shot. Green Bay Packers: Jake Stoneburner, TE, Ohio State - Stoneburner is a versatile player who has spent time at wide receiver, fullback and tight end. He has solid receiving skills and looks like a possible replacement for Tom Crabtree, who signed with Tampa Bay in free agency. Houston Texans: Cierre Wood, RB, Notre Dame - The Texans aren't exactly starving for help at running back with Foster in his prime, but Wood is the type of back who excels in Houston's blocking scheme, a plant his foot, one- cut kind of guy who was pretty productive for a solid program. Indianapolis Colts: Sheldon Price, CB, UCLA - Some had Price pegged as a third-round pick and like his teammate Hester, Price has the height and length that are en vogue in the NFL right now. Previous knee issues may have scared some teams off, but Price looks like a prototypical outside corner who has the long arms to press and knock away passes down the field. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Scott, QB. Arizona - The only competition David Caldwell brought in for embattled incumbents Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne was undrafted read-option threat Scott along with Aaron Rodgers' far less talented kid brother, Jordan Rodgers of Vandy. Scott needs to improve his accuracy but has the arm strength and mobility to be a dual threat QB option. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee - Bray has as much talent as any quarterback in this draft, but the intangibles were lacking with the Volunteers. If his head is on straight, and granted that's a big if, it's not hard to argue that Bray has more going for him moving forward than the lone signal-caller selected in the first round, E.J. Manuel. Miami Dolphins: Alonzo Highsmith, LB, Arkansas - The son of former NFL running back (and current Green Bay Packers scouting executive) Alonzo Highsmith, the Arkansas product is probably never going to be an NFL linebacker, but in a game which is becoming more specialized by the day, Highsmith figures to fit in as a standout special teams player like a Heath Farwell. Minnesota Vikings: Zach Line, RB, SMU - The Vikings hardly need another running back with Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart on hand, but Line is an interesting fullback/halfback hybrid, a one-cut runner who could be a load as a situational or goal line option. New England Patriots: Cory Grissom, DT, South Florida - Stephen Neal was a two-time NCAA wrestling champion at Cal State-Bakersfield before turning to the NFL and becoming a more-than-competent right guard who lasted nearly a decade in Foxboro. Grissom isn't nearly as decorated as a grappler, but he was a star high school wrester and may have the hand skills and leverage to help on the interior of the defensive line. New Orleans Saints: Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford - Thomas is quite simply the best undrafted player in this year's pool. Speed is the reason teams passed over Thomas again and again, but he is just as instinctive as Manti Te'o and his ability to key and diagnose before others will almost assuredly help him develop into an NFL starter down the line. New York Giants: Marcus Davis, WR, Virginia Tech - Davis was a draftable commodity who lacked consistency at the college level, although he did record 51 catches for 953 yards in 2012, his first year as a full-time starter with the Hokies. Davis is a raw route runner who has the size/speed ratio which will make a team wait on him. New York Jets: Mike Shanahan, WR/TE, Pittsburgh - Shanahan is another hybrid type who projects as a weapon from the slot or in the red zone. The All-Big East second-team honoree doesn't have the speed to play on the outside but should be a tough matchup for any linebacker or corner inside because of his 6-5 frame. Oakland Raiders: Adrian Bushell, CB, Louisville - Bushell started his college career at Florida, so you know he has some raw skills. A 2011 and 2012 All- Big East selection, Bushell plays with confidence and has the versatility to play both inside and outside the numbers. Philadelphia Eagles: Brad Wing, P, LSU - The Eagles brought in Donnie Jones to be their punter this season, but it might not be a bad idea to keep Wing around on the practice squad. The Australian punter has the natural ability to deaden the ball inside the 10 and almost assuredly will be punting in the NFL at some point. Pittsburgh Steelers: Anthony Rashad White, DT, Michigan State - White is a strong wide body with thick arms and legs, best-suited as a two-down anchor type in the middle of the defensive line. San Diego Chargers: Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia - A monster of a man who actually carries about 350 pounds pretty well, Geathers is another potential two-down run-stuffer who can hold the point of attack. He has a long way to go, but if Geathers learns to play with more leverage at the pro level, he could be an elite run-stopper. San Francisco 49ers: Lawrence Okoye - Okoye was a British Olympian as a discus thrower and also has experience as a rugby player. The 6-5, 310-pound Okoye worked out at the Super Regional Combine in Dallas and opened many eyes by running a mind-blowing 4.78 40-yard dash. He will be looked at as a defensive lineman and San Francisco certainly needs depth there. Seattle Seahawks: Ray Polk. FS, Colorado - Yeah, the Seahawks secondary is already loaded, but Polk has the kind of speed which can allow a defense to drop the other safety down into the box and give a single-high look without hitting the panic button. On the downside, Polk isn't the most intimidating safety and hasn't shown a ton of ball skills. St. Louis Rams: Jonathan Stewart, ILB, Texas A&M - A tall inside linebacker, Stewart isn't all that instinctive, but he will aggressively attack the football when he does diagnose where it's going. Stewart is also a smart player who has the ability to get his teammates lined up correctly pre-snap. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Deveron Carr, CB, Arizona State - The Bucs gave Carr a $15,000 signing bonus, so they think a lot of him. He spent two months in Florida preparing for the Sun Devils' pro day, lowered his body fat and added about eight pounds of muscle. Carr also ran 4.39 and 4.40 40s, so he already has showed the will and work ethic to succeed. Tennessee Titans: Tom Wort, ILB, Oklahoma - Wort is undersized for the middle, but he keys and diagnoses well, is very quick in space and closes well. He also has an innate feel in zone coverage. The Titans need help at linebacker and Wort should be able to contribute on special teams. Washington Redskins: Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida - Nixon certainly has the requisite length and athleticism to be a starting tackle in the NFL but has never shown much consistency. It seems like Nixon relies a little too much on his reach and occasionally will whiff against top-tier pass rushers. With sound and patient coaching, however, Nixon could end up being a steal for the 'Skins.

Cruz helps Union salvage 2-2 draw with Seattle

Chester, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union (3-3-3) earned a 2-2 draw with the Seattle Sounders (1-3-3) Saturday afternoon behind two second-half goals from midfielder Danny Cruz in front of 18,344 spectators at PPL Park.

“In the first half, we put a lot of balls in the box, but the execution was really poor,” said Union manager John Hackworth. “And I said to the guys [at the half] that there is nothing I can give you as a coach to execute a skill you are already good at, but I can get you to play harder and you have to just keep going. It was important for us to keep our foot on the gas and believe it.”

After Eddie Johnson put the Sounders ahead in the first half, Cruz evened the score 1-1 in the 50th minute, smashing a shot far of Sounders goalkeeper Michael Gspurning that fell to him after a Conor Casey header hit the post. Cruz crushed the rebound for his first of the year. A minute later, Cruz put the Union ahead, 2-1 pouncing on a weak clearance by Seattle and earning the brace.

“At the end of the day, I wanted a win. I think that’s first and foremost and most important,” Cruz said postgame. “I am happy with a result at home and credit to Seattle. They are good team. As far as the goals, I am ecstatic just to be able to contribute and that the coaches had faith in me and I was just happy to see the ball go back in the net both times.”

In the 64th minute, Seattle midfielder Mauro Rosales ensured Seattle would earn a point, slotting a left-footed shot past Union goalkeeper Zac MacMath. It marked the second time in three tries that Seattle (1-3-3, six points) would draw at PPL Park.

For the Union, the team improved to 3-3-3 (12 points) in a match  that saw referee Jorge Gonzalez go into his pocket six times, three for red cards, including one that finds defender Sheanon Williams missing the next match after getting into a confrontation with Seattle’s Lamar Neagle, who was also sent off.

The Union are on the road again next week for an Eastern Conference matchup against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park, a 1:30 p.m. ET kickoff broadcast on The NBC Sports Network.

BOX SCORE

Philadelphia Union 2, Seattle Sounders 2

May 5; 4 p.m. ET

PPL Park, Chester, PA.

SCORING SUMMARY

SEA - Eddie Johnson (Mauro Rosales) 10'

PHI - Danny Cruz 50'

PHI - Danny Cruz 51'

SEA - Mauro Rosales (Leo Gonzalez, Mario Martinez) 64'

DISCIPLINARY SUMMARY

PHI - Michael Farfan (caution) 43'

PHI - Gabriel Farfan (caution) 81'

SEA - Lamar Neagle (ejection) 84'

PHI - Sheanon Williams (ejection) 85'

SEA - DeAndre Yedlin (ejection) 90+1'

SEA - Eddie Johnson (caution) 90+2'

UNION STARTING 11

Zac MacMath, Sheanon Williams, Jeff Parke (Gabriel Farfan 45’), Amobi Okugo, Raymond Gaddis, Danny Cruz (Antoine Hoppenot 72’), Brian Carroll, Keon Daniel, Michael Farfan, Conor Casey, Jack McInerney (Sebastien Le Toux 87’).


SOUNDERS STARTING 11

Michael Gspurning, DeAndre Yedlin, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Djimi Traore, Leo Gonzalez, Mauro Rosales (David Estrada 83’), Servando Carrasco, Brad Evans (Andy Rose 74’), Alex Caskey (Mario Martinez 62’), Lamar Neagle, Eddie Johnson.

Union's McInerney named MLS Player of the Month

Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union forward Jack McInerney has been voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Month by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for the month of April.

Tied for the MLS lead in goals scored and game-winning goals, McInerney netted four goals in four matches during the month of April, including a two goal performance in the Union’s 3-2 win over D.C. United on April 21.

Voted the MLS Week 8 Player of the Week after his brace against D.C. United, McInerney also netted goals in ties against the Columbus Crew (4/6) and Toronto FC (4/13).  In total, the 20-year-old has scored six goals, including three game-winners, thus far this season.  This is his first career Player of the Month honor.

The MLS Player of the Month is selected each month of the regular season by a panel of journalists from NASR.

The Union (3-3-2, 11 points) return to action this Saturday when they host the Seattle Sounders at PPL Park at 4:00 p.m. on 6abc.

Eagles single-game tix on sale May 9

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles have announced that single-game tickets will go on sale for all 10 home games for the Eagles 2013 season on Thursday, May 9th at 10 am.

Fans can purchase tickets at that time by visiting www.philadelphiaeagles.com, Ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.  Prices range from $75 - $105 and there is a four-ticket limit per household.

The Eagles 2013 home schedule is listed below:


Preseason

Friday, August 9 vs. New England ... 7:30 pm

Thursday, August 15 vs. Carolina ... 7:30 pm


Regular Season

Sunday, September 15 vs. San Diego ... 1:00 pm

Thursday, September 19 vs. Kansas City ... 8:25 pm

Sunday, October 20 vs. Dallas ... 1:00 pm

Sunday, October 27 vs. New York Giants ... 1:00 pm

Sunday, November 17 vs. Washington ... 1:00 pm*

Sunday, December 1 vs. Arizona ... 1:00 pm*

Sunday, December 8 vs. Detroit ... 1:00 pm*

Sunday, December 22 vs. Chicago ... 1:00 pm*



*Game time subject to change due to flex scheduling

Temple AD Bradshaw to retire

After 11 years as Athletic Director of Temple University, Bill Bradshaw has decided to retire, effective June 30.

The school revealed the news on Wednesday, with Bradshaw citing personal issues within his family which led to the decision.

"Bill was the right person at the right time for Temple athletics, and we are grateful for his commitment to excellence and dedication to our student-athletes," Temple president Neil Theobald said. "I want to thank Bill for the dedication that he has given Temple as director of intercollegiate athletics over his tenure here.  Bill leaves a strong foundation in place for his successor.  We are grateful for his efforts and wish him the very best."

Bradshaw came to North Broad Street in 2001, fresh from a 16-year stint as AD out in DePaul, and before that, a successful eight-year run with his alma mater of La Salle.

The 65-year-old will actually begin a leave of absence effective this coming Friday, at which time Kevin Clark will assume the role of interim athletic director until a successor is found. Clark has been with the university since arriving from Indiana last November 1.

During Bradshaw's tenure, the Owls football program moved from also-ran in the Big East to MAC powerhouse which included a pair of bowl berths and the men's basketball program underwent the change in authority from John Chaney to Fran Dunphy.

"My 11 years at Temple University were among the most rewarding of my 36 years as an Athletic Director," said Bradshaw. "I will miss working with our exceptional staff and elite coaches, talented student-athletes, the campus community and the many friends of Temple Athletics who supported our vision and helped create a program poised for unprecedented success."


Bradshaw began his career in collegiate administration at Niagara, where he served as baseball coach and athletic director in the 1970s.

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Villanova signs Lower Merion star Reynolds

VILLANOVA, Pa. – Lower Merion High School star Darryl Reynolds has signed a national letter of intent to attend Villanova, it was announced today.

The 6-foot-8 Reynolds is a former Lower Merion High School standout who currently attends Worcester (Mass.) Academy and will enroll at Villanova this fall.

“We are excited to welcome Darryl to the Villanova family,” stated Wildcats head coach Jay Wright. “Darryl was well-schooled at Lower Merion by his coach Gregg Downer and he has used his post-graduate year to continue to develop under the tutelage of Jamie Sullivan. He brings athleticism, rebounding and a commitment to becoming the best player he can be to Villanova. We believe Darryl’s best basketball is ahead of him.”

Reynolds helped bring Lower Merion to the 2012 PIAA Class AAAA championship final as a senior, averaging 11 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.2 blocked shots per contest. He was named All-State and All-Southeastern Pa. in addition to being named first team All-Central League.

At Worcester, Reynolds helped lead his team to a 21-6 record in 2012-13.

The Wildcats’ incoming class of freshmen for 2013 now includes three players. Josh Hart, 6-foot-5, of Sidwell Friends School and Kris Jenkins, 6-foot-6, of Gonzaga High School both inked national letters of intent to attend Villanova last November.

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