Breaking Down #21 Temple and #9 Notre Dame
The Owls are 7-0 and the Fighting Irish 6-1.
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The Owls are 7-0 and the Fighting Irish 6-1.
"Right now it's like black Friday for us," says Jim Hanley, general manager of the bookstore at Temple University.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed the possibility of attending the World Series in New York, the aftermath of Wednesday night's CNBC GOP Presidential debate, and a new study out of Oxford University which revealed body parts that are hands off for men and women. At 6:20am Jonathon Last, of the Weekly Standard, checked in to discuss what we can expect from future GOP debates. At 7:00am Chris Butler joined the show for Finance Friday to talk about a slowing economy. At 8:00am NFL Hall of Famer Ray Didinger called in to breakdown Saturday's Temple-Notre Dame game. At 8:20am Buzz Bissinger joined the show to discuss Philadelphia Magazine's ThinkFest.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
Geno Auriemma won his 10th national title with UConn women's basketball on Tuesday.
St. Joseph's Prep product Steve Vasturia is part of a Notre Dame team which put together an impressive run in the NCAA Tournament.
Vasturia, who played his high school ball at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia, has started every game for Notre Dame this season after starting 12 last year.
The Irish missed a field goal with less than a minute to go in their 31-28 loss.
Northwestern rallied late and topped #18 Notre Dame in OT.
Notre Dame fought back late, but Arizona walked away with the lopsided victory.
With teams vying for four playoff spots and bowl game placements, this weekend can either cause a big shakeup or solidify seeds/rankings to both the bowl game and playoff picture. While there are many top matchups this weekend to watch, let's look at the 5 must-watch games that have the most at stake for the teams playing in them.
As far as numbers go, Rakeem Cato is a very good player, but to make a run to New York, he will have to go on a tear in the second half of the season.
Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come, and the temperature of the playoff change can be flipped and turned upside down any given week.
There is no disputing which game deserves the Heisman spotlight game this week. Notre Dame and Florida State will offer the biggest stage for a pair of Heisman Trophy candidates, Everett Golson of Notre Dame and the reigning Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State, Jameis Winston.
Until Notre Dame proves it can beat one of the elite programs in college football on a grand stage, the overall assessment of Notre Dame will be that it is good, but not good enough. But this season appears to be up for grabs with plenty of surprises still to come. Can Notre Dame offer one more surprise?
The Fighting Irish were able to hold off the Tar Heels on Saturday.
Each week of college football should be seen as a chapter, and the season the full novel. The only thing is, you cannot script drama this good.
#9 Notre Dame topped Stanford on a TD on their final drive.
Many international destinations close to home may prove to be a better option than South Beach or Miami. Among the best international trips that can be done in a weekend are the Bahamas, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Montreal and Vancouver.
Notre Dame has a legendary college football program, and just saying the words "South Bend," makes you think of Saturdays in the Fall.
The Temple Owls will get a real good feel for where they are right away here in 2013. Coming off a 4-7 campaign, the Owls open their college football season on Saturday afternoon as they visit #14 Notre Dame.
Finally in the NFL, Manti Te'o is looking to give football fans everywhere reasons to forget about his fake girlfriend scandal. His performance with the San Diego Chargers may be just the thing to jolt his name back to football relevance.
Chris discusses the latest regarding the IRS scandal and it implications for the 2014 mid-term elections. He talks to Author and Columnist Mitch Albom, Comedian Kevin Pollack, CBS 3's Beasley Reece and Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday.
Maxim releases its Hot 100 list, and puts Manti Te'o's Fake Girlfriend at #69.
Now that talk around the controversy has subsided, it looks like Manti Te'o could still be a first round pick.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Friday in the Philadelphia region, so it will be great sweatshirt weather.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Another suspect was arrested for involvement in a deadly 2025 shooting on South Etting Street in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
Highs will be in the mid-60s on Friday in the Philadelphia region, so it will be great sweatshirt weather.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Another suspect was arrested for involvement in a deadly 2025 shooting on South Etting Street in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia police said.
A 21-year-old man was arrested after running a red light in Center City and causing a crash that injured two other people, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia officials are courting party leaders in hopes of bringing the 2028 Democratic National Convention to the city.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare are set to open a new regional campus in Atlantic City, N.J., in August 2029.
Eighteen lottery players from New Jersey and seven from Pennsylvania won Powerball lottery prizes worth $1 million or $2 million in Wednesday night's drawing.
Nearly two years after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, family is keeping their legacy alive by supporting causes that were important to the brothers.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Aurora Dessicino, 6, and her family were surprised with a trip to Walt Disney World on Wednesday.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
A 54-year-old man was charged after he slashed another person's neck on Main Street in Newark, Delaware, Friday, police said.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, opens on May 1 after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Golf fans in Philadelphia had the opportunity to see the Wanamaker Trophy and practice their swing at a pop-up PGA Championship event.
Kyle Schwarber hit a tying double with two outs in the ninth inning, Alec Bohm delivered with his glove and bat in the 10th, and the Phillies defeated the Giants 6-5 to sweep their split doubleheader.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Justin Crawford delivered his second career walk-off hit to send the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Giants in the first game of a split doubleheader.
Flyers defenseman Cam York celebrated his playoff series-clinching overtime goal by slinging his stick into the stands.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and cool with a chance of rain at night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Golf fans got the chance to get up close and personal to the PGA Championship trophy Thursday night at City Hall.
The Sixers forced a Game 7 Thursday night in a dominant win over the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The school board voted in favor of a controversial facilities plan Thursday that would close 17 schools in the Philadelphia school district and renovate 169 others. Six school board members voted yes, while three others voted no.
A man has been charged with allegedly burglarizing two homes in Pottsgrove last week and sexually assaulting two women, including a blind 90-year-old, prosecutors said.