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Words for @baltimoresun, previously @PhillyInquirer | Temple alumnus | tips: [email protected] | aspiring ☕️ snob
Joined January 2013
“Being a running back today ain’t sexy,” Ravens legend Jamal Lewis said. In Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley, he told me he sees "the last of a dying breed.".
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Asked Roquan Smith what a Nnamdi Madubuike pregame speech sounds like. I'll be honest, his response scared the shit out of me😂 (🎥: @WJZ13sports). "He's fiery man. like he'll send me to ICU."
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Colton Cowser meets the Great Gatsby understudy, Kayla Pecchioni, who's singing the national anthem today.
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Anthony Santander on when he might start thinking about his future: “I don’t know. In this moment, I only have a chance to think about my broken heart.”.
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New Coca Cola commercial with Joel Embiid filmed at. the Liacouras Center?
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Colton Cowser's waterproof DoorDash camera pictures from clinchmas dropped, via cowzcam on IG.
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I crashed a pregame wedding in right field. Tassie and Timm went on their first date in 2018 at the Hawaiian shirt giveaway game. They tied the knot before today's opening day game. "I now pronounce you finally official, let's play ball!"
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Colton Cowser pimped a homer 425 feet and did the LeBron muscle shrug at home plate
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Kevin Willard told Andy Katz that Derik Queen said in the huddle "Give me that MF ball.". Queen: "I'm from Baldamore, that's why.".
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This was inevitable. Kid pulls a Jackson Holliday card right in front of him. "I got you!"
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Rays manager Kevin Cash on Grayson Rodriguez' 8IP/7K/5H/0R performance: "Sometimes young pitchers get a little amped up and they start spraying balls all over. He did not do that. He was really tough against us. That's as good of stuff as you're gonna see.".
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Austin Hays on the Orioles falling into a 2-0 hole in the ALDS: "We're just gonna play like there's no tomorrow, play with our hair on fire and win three in a row.".
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Jalen Rose on the Maryland-Colorado State broadcast just now: "The Baltimore native [Julian Reese] has been a bully on the block his entire career. Omar from The Wire would be proud.".
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some news to share: I'll be starting with the @baltimoresun next week covering Harford County high school sports. Shoutout everyone at the @PhillyInquirer. I learned so much the last 18 months. Psyched for this opportunity in a new city – send story tips if you have them!.
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Excited to share I'll be covering Penn State football for the @PhillyInquirer this fall! Feel free to send me everything you know about @PennStateFball.
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I have some exciting news to share:. Starting this fall I'll be covering Temple Athletics for the @PhillyInquirer alongside the exceptionally talented @belladiamore. I'm beyond grateful for this opportunity and eager to get started!.
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Some news: I recently started a new role at the @baltimoresun that I am quite excited about. As always, appreciate those who read along. Send story tips!
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With the Orioles, Eloy Jiménez found a fresh start and veteran guidance that he’s been eager to capitalize on. "He basically does everything I do.".
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Quarterback Elijah Warner, son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner, is Temple's latest verbal commitment.
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Georges Niang is 29, eyeing his second season with the Sixers and seventh in the NBA. Like his twitter bio says, he didn't take the elevator to success, he took the stairs. 📝:
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I have way more than 280 characters worth of people to thank for these last four years. So I'll just say how lucky I feel to be here. Temple J school was the best decision I've ever made and it's not even remotely close.
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Carlton Carrington Sr., a staple of Baltimore basketball and father of Wizards first-round pick Bub Carrington, died last night. Two of his former players turned pros shared tributes on Instagram.
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Tired: streaming the derby on espn. Wired: hearing Santander yell "get out ball!" on ig live
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Sources: Temple women's basketball plans to play its home games at the Liacouras Center for the 2022-23 season.
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Not an announcement, more of a life update. After graduation I'll still have words for the @PhillyInquirer. I've learned a ton this past year and I'm eager for what's to come! Philly isn't getting rid of me just yet.
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Local ties: Ravens 7th-round pick Garrett Dellinger was born in Maryland before his family moved to Michigan. His mom, Stephanie, was the 1992 Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year in Maryland.
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Commemorative Nike jerseys and hats recognizing the 1972 College World Series Temple baseball team. They'll be honored at the Phillies game this evening for the 50-year anniversary.
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Drayton said he spoke on the phone with Matt Rhule last night, calling him a tremendous asset. "I'm going to tap in to some of the things he has to say. if it applies to execution within my culture, I'm definitely going to apply it.".
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West Virginia transfer Taj Thweatt has committed to Temple, per his Instagram. Played with Jahlil White at Wildwood Catholic. He's the third pickup for the Owls this offseason.
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Wake Forest transfer forward Emmanuel Okpomo (@EmmanuelOkpomo) has officially committed to Temple, he tells me.
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sappy tweet — it's a little surreal to see my first printed story and one that was extremely rewarding to report
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Khalif Battle getting shots up after practice. He said he'll still work guys out from his scooter and use his voice to help the team.
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Khalif Battle has signed an NIL representation deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, he tells me.
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Temple's Khalif Battle and Hysier Miller played in a pro run with Tobias Harris and the Morris twins, among other Philly guys at Cristo Rey today.
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There’s a suspicion among DMV baseball fans that every Washington Nationals fan of a certain age secretly has an Orioles jersey or maybe a hat buried in their closet. "It feels good to root for a winner.".
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Class of 2025 guard Jaron McKie, son of Temple head coach Aaron McKie, is getting his first taste of high school ball with St. Joe's Prep.
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Drayton said he will have an open-door policy for former players. He encourages them coming back into the building to "help raise these young men.".
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Trying not to think about today possibly being the last time I cover a game at the Liacouras Center. Four years really flew by. Temple-USF, 2 pm tip off.
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Damian Dunn just hit his third game-winning three this season. For reference, he hit five threes all of last year. Temple wins, 78-75.
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John Chaney inspired warmups for Temple today. Tip-off against Tulsa at 2 pm.
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Stan Drayton from this morning on Haason Reddick signing with the Eagles: "Obviously the facilities are open to him anytime he wants to get back. I know he's going to be involved in supporting the spirit of this program. It's very important to him.".
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A few notable attendees for today's Cherry and White game: Haason Reddick, Shaun Bradley, Kurt Warner and Brian Westbrook.
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Aaron McKie's "strength in numbers" mantra has never been more apparent. Owls were without their three leading scorers and took down SMU (w/o Kendric Davis), 64-57 at the Liacouras Center.
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Those old enough to have spent time around John Chaney all share something in common: a favorite story. For the one-year anniversary of his passing, I asked Temple's current staff to share their most cherished memories of the Hall of Fame coach.
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Temple debuts it's black Nike unis against Central Florida tomorrow. Spooky stuff. 📸: @Temple_FB
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Khalif Battle underwent successful surgery this morning on the fractured fifth metatarsal in his left foot. He is expected to make a full recovery.
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People forget. .
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Sources: Stan Drayton has hired former FIU defensive coordinator Everett Withers to be Temple football's new Chief of Staff.
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Wow. Former Temple forward JP Moorman with an early candidate for shot of the year.
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Temple guard Tai Strickland has been named the American's Player of the Week. He had a career-high 27 points in a win over SMU.
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Khalif Battle has plans to use his NIL rights to release Temple-themed t-shirts on a personalized website this Wednesday.
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Temple is now on a 3-game win streak, squeaking out a 69-64 win over Tulsa. That's the first time in program history the Owls have beat the Golden Hurricane on the road.
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An impressive OT win for Temple, closing it out over Vanderbilt, 72-68.
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Grayson Rodriguez: "Setting the goal at 102 wins this year. I think that's how we're looking at it."
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Nick Jourdain's mom told him she wanted him to get a career-high for her birthday today. He did just that, finishing with 23 points.
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Quinton Rose (@qrose_3) showed off his ability to attack the interior and finish through traffic in his first action at the @MyrtleBeachIC.
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Temple secured its second transfer portal commitment in 6-10 big man Jamille Reynolds (@jamillerey4) from Central Florida. He has three more years of eligibility.
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.@BrendanMorty: "Did that 3-run homer to help end the losing streak feel cathartic?". Adley Rutschman: "Good word choice.".
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Looks like Jayson Tatum is getting a workout in at the Liacouras Center this evening, per his Snapchat story. Celtics-Sixers tomorrow night at the Wells Fargo Center.
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Looks like Grayson Rodriguez was able to jersey swap with former teammate DL Hall this past weekend. "To my Patna! Keep going". "To my BROTHER"
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Drayton said bringing back the Cherry and White game, first since 2018, was necessary. "It brings a lot of pride and pageantry to the campus. Our alumni and boosters are strong supporters of it.".
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Vance Honeycutt, among this past offseason's visitors to the elaborate Holliday family baseball facility in Stillwater, Oklahoma, according to
The Orioles have drafted OF Vance Honeycutt out of North Carolina with No. 22 overall pick of the MLB draft.
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Stop me if you've heard this one before. Damian Dunn hits big shot in the final minute.
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Two weeks from today we'll have Temple basketball at the Liacouras Center so that's pretty sweet.
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Temple freshman point guard Jeremiah Williams (@jeremiah0002) will wear No. 25, paying homage to his Chicago alma mater and Simeon High School legends Benji Wilson, Nick Anderson, and Derrick Rose, among others.
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Looks like Temple's likely starting point guard Hysier Miller is adding to his bag. 🎥: tier_vision on IG
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In today's paper, ICYMI: I wrote about Duke signee and Westtown forward Dereck Lively II.
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O's pitcher Kyle Braddish started with the clubhouse aux playing Skeeyee, Just Wanna Rock, Transportin' and Day 'n' Nite. Outfielder Anthony Santander switched up the vibes with A Partir De Esa Dia, Taki Taki and Skeeyee again.
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That's a really good win for Temple against UCF, one of the better teams in the American. Final from Addition Financial Arena, 66-62.
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Temple true freshman Zach Hicks has been named AAC Player of the Week after sinking a program record 10 threes against Delaware State.
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Temple Owls beat the Umass Minutemen 65-63. Play of the game was Nate Pierre-Louis losing his contact, telling the ref he wants to play on, and throwing down this thunderous dunk the very next play.
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This sequence from Jahlil White is something else. He seems to improve his game offensively each time he touches the floor.
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Looks like Quinton Rose is making a guest appearance at Temple's practice today.
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All these people coming out saying they just now understand why Colin Kaepernick kneeled in 2016 as if he didn't explicitly explain his reasoning, the importance of social change, and how he hoped it wouldn't be misconstrued.
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Stan Drayton, officially introduced as Temple football's next head coach.
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Damian Dunn said all of Kinston, NC knows he'll be in town tomorrow - his first game against ECU at Minges Coliseum. "I wouldn't be surprised if there are sections full of people from Kinston.".
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Temple DL coach Antoine Smith: "I get to be myself here. Coach Drayton let's me coach them. I'm not a great fit everywhere but here, on Diamond Street, I feel like I'm in heaven every day.".
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Tonya Cardoza will not return as the Temple WBB coach next season, per release. She compiled a 251-188 overall record at in her time with the Owls.
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