Sure, Temple has made major strides on the gridiron, has a tradition-rich men's hoops program and is in the fourth-largest TV market in the country, but this marks the third straight year that Temple has failed to beat an above-.500 MAC team with a lot riding on the game.

Once again, Ohio U's Solich, who has forgotten more football than most D-I coaches know, out-coached Temple's staff —leaving potential Temple suitors to wonder why they should invite the Owls into a more high-profile league when they can't win the MAC or even get to its title game.