“Temple has a really proud football tradition,” Fry said. “As the incoming president, I would totally respect that.'
Temple’s next president said he considers athletics the ‘gateway’ to the university for many people, where he is likely to be named the next president on Wednesday, doesn’t have anything to worry about, said Fry.“Temple has a really proud football tradition,” Fry said Monday in an exclusive interview. “As the incoming president, I would totally respect that... I have no preconceived notions and no plans to end the football program.
He said he considers Temple football “a major gateway” to the university and wants to learn more about the sports program at Temple.
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