“[Temple] has more players in this Super Bowl [Jason McKie of the Bears, plus Dan Klecko and Raheem Brock of the Colts] than any [University] except Syracuse and Florida, which have four each.
There are more Temple players on the Colts' and Bears' active rosters than players from Notre Dame, USC, Texas or Oklahoma.
"That's huge," said Klecko, who already has two Super Bowl rings from his time with the New England Patriots. "Who would have thought that? Everybody makes fun of Temple."
This is great for Temple. I really do hope their program can build off this and help turn things around. I’ve said it many times, but Temple belongs in the Big East. It was a mistake kicking them out. Sure, they’ve had their tough times, but Rutgers’ has showed this year that a turnaround of massive proportions can be achieved with the right leadership and focus. I think current head coach Al Golden can help bring Temple back to mediocrity and possibly beyond.
I also believe that congratulations are in order for Colts’ Middle Linebacker, and former Rutgers University Scarlet Knight and Glassboro High School Bulldog, Gary Brackett, on getting to the Super Bowl. (Yes, that is a shameless promotion for the alma mater.) Here's to hoping that Gary has more success Sunday than fellow Rutgers alum, and current Eagle, L.J. Smith did a couple years ago. (Yeah...I know he caught a TD, but we still LOST!)
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An NFL Films truck was spotted in Glassboro by my dad this week. A possible Gary Brackett story? Anyone?
Probably, there was an interview with his mom shown before the Superbowl on Sunday.
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