Temple University announced the firing of Head Coach Stan Drayton on Sunday less than twenty-four hours later after the Owls secured a narrow win 18-15 win over Florida Atlantic University. Drayton left the University of Texas at Austin and was hired here on December 15th, 2021, in hopes of putting Temple Football on the right path. However, he leaves with a 9-25 overall record and a 4-18 in Conference Play over three seasons.
Drayton brought his daughter into the press conference after the win against Florida Atlantic which puzzled a lot of people.
Senior linebacker DJ Woodbury DJ Woodbury described Drayton as a father figure. “I remember when I lost my father, and being in college, he just kept telling me that the whole week, like I’m here for you, and he’s like a father figure to me.
The firing of head coach Stan Drayton has been a tough moment for the team. Temple players appreciate his impact that goes beyond the …