Temple Owls officially returning to Big East

Posted: 03.07.2012 at 8:53 PM

(AP) -- NEW YORK - Temple will join the Big East for football next season, with all its other sports moving to the conference in 2013.

The school announced the switch Wednesday.

Temple has played in the MAC in football and the Atlantic 10 for other sports.

Adding the Owls allows the Big East to replace West Virginia, which is leaving for the Big 12, on its football schedule next season.

Temple previously played in the Big East in just football but was pushed out in 2004 because the program was struggling badly. The Owls turned their fortunes around in the MAC.

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, NBC3, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

City of Oneida accident closes part of Route 5
Yesterday at 4:27 PM

Police identify driver in deadly crash near Sylvan Beach
Yesterday at 8:14 AM | 3 comments

Should the use of cash welfare benefits for tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs be banned?
Yesterday at 6:50 PM | 24 comments

Follow CNY Central

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

CNY Biz Central - Home & Garden

From landscaping to decoration, get smart with home and garden tips.

CNY Biz Central - Auto

Do-it-yourself tips on auto maintenance and repair.

CNY Biz Central - Recreation & Travel

We have the travel information you need, and more!

CNY Biz Central - Legal

Helpful advice about finding the right attorney for your legal needs.

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

CNY Central strikes three year deal for local rights to Atlantic Coast Conference
CNY Central announced Wednesday it will once again be the home to Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football and basketball in Central New York, giving CNY Central exclusive broadcast rights to a select number of Syracuse Orange men’s football and basketball games.
read more »
A look at Syracuse University’s matchups in its first ACC season
Syracuse University history against future ACC opponents
State Assembly not voting on legalizing Mixed Martial Arts, NY only state to prohibit the sport
Georgia radio hosts fired after mocking ex-NFL player with ALS
Crunch returns to Syracuse, ready for home advantage

Latest local news, weather and sports for Syracuse and Central New York