By Mike Gibson
In this case, the case of Temple winning a game on the field that was given to the University of Connecticut by an old man with failing eyesight in the replay booth, the headlines told the story.
Headlines to real stories written about UConn's 22-17 win over Temple on Saturday.
Or should we say headlines written about TEMPLE's 23-22 (or 24-22 or 25-22) win over UConn on Saturday.
Because that's just what it was.
- Here is a list of the headlines and the stories that were filed under those headlines, mostly by UConn-area media:
- From AOL: Replay officials rob Temple of victory
- From Delaware Online: Temple loses as apparent TD is taken away
- My personal favorite, from The Bristol (Conn.) Courier: Blown Call Favors Huskies in Win Over Temple
- Tigerdroppings.com: Temple Just Got Robbed
- Danbury (Conn.) News-Times: UConn Escapes With Win
"This university has made a commitment to me and my commitment to it is that I will build a house of brick, not straw." _ Temple head coach Al Golden on the day he was hired
"It's very difficult for us to represent to our students that this is a first-rate University without providing the experiences that are offered elsewhere. A great football team, a great basketball team, a great dance program [among other things] . . . our students are entitled to all of that and we will provide it."
"Temple's success in 1A football would clearly help its image. Immediate positive public identification with Temple as a whole is what we're talking about. .... Temple's overall image has been boosted by the success of men's basketball led by Coach Chaney. Success in 1A football would have a far greater impact nationally than basketball (or virtually anything else) in developing the University's overall image. . ...Universities with 1A football programs must invest to succeed ..."
"We haven't tried winning yet. I think we'll do that next."
"After talking with Bill (Bradshaw), I was pumped up about coming back. But then I realized that, for now at least, the NFL is where I want to be. There is no doubt in my mind that you can have a winning program at Temple. No doubt whatsoever. There's no comparison between what they have now and what I had when I was there."
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My headline on my blog was Huskies Survive Owl Attack.
I was at the game and thought he was in. Then I saw a replay on a local tv station here and said he bobbled it.
After seeing it a few more times yesterday, he was definitely in.
A local reporter here had said the best angle on the replay was blocked by a security guard.
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