Temple athletic director and former Owls players sing Matt Rhule's praises

[Sir Purr]

When Temple athletic director Dr. Patrick Kraft took over as Temple A.D. in 2015 and observed Rhule coach, he knew he had someone special in charge – he just didn’t realize how special.


“I think as time went along and the more we got together, I would take a step back and just watch and honestly say, ‘Wow,’” Kraft said. “Year three, year four, he was hitting his stride. He had become the coach he is today.”


Over the years, Kraft saw Rhule grow as a coach, and in order for Rhule to find success at the professional level, he’ll have to continue that evolution. But Kraft doesn’t think that will be a problem.


“One of the great things with him is he learns. He’s not stubborn, ‘I’m going to do it this way and only this way,’” Kraft explained. “He evolves over time, which I think a lot of coaches don’t do necessarily over time. It’s been one of my great enjoyments watching him grow and evolve not only as a person, but as a head coach, because they’re two different roles.”


Kraft isn’t the only one singing Rhule’s praises – his former players are, too.