PHILADELPHIA — The city of Philadelphia has developed a national reputation over the past century, that of hard-nosed, blue-collar work and an unyielding, relentless grit. Just a glance at senior Temple tight end Colin Thompson and his connection with the city is clear, just from a physical perspective.
The grizzled beard, the light-hearted smile and the towering 6' 4" build all scream Philadelphia. And even though Thompson originally left his hometown for the Florida swamps, the senior managed to find his way back to the Delaware Valley.
As the old saying goes, you can take the boy out of Philadelphia, but you can never take the Philly out of the boy.