"Tony Temple, arguably the most-heralded high school football player in Kansas City prep history, announced on Metro Sports Talk Monday with Mick Shaffer and Chad Harberts that he is going to be a Missouri Tiger."
 

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Teaser at the Shootout: Tony Temple joins Chad Harberts on the Metro Sports set at Hy-Vee Shootout Saturday to preview his upcoming announcement.	Teaser at the Shootout: Tony Temple joins Chad Harberts on the Metro Sports set at Hy-Vee Shootout Saturday to preview his upcoming announcement.
"The eagle has landed" is declared by staff at Metro Sports' studios as Tony Temple arrives Monday, 1 hour prior to his announcement.	Adjusting his tie, and pondering his yet-to-be-made decision 30 minutes before his announcment.
A Sprite and a smile: Tony Temple chats with Chad Harberts in the newsroom at Metro Sports prior to entering the studio.	Wired for sound: Chad and a tech wire Tony with his microphone and earpiece on the set of Metro Sports.
The stage is set: Moments before the segment of Metro Sports Talk Monday, co-hosts Mick Shaffer and Chad Harberts pause with Tony on the set.	Lights, camera, action: Chad Harberts introduces the segment of Metro Sports Talk Monday.
Tony on television: Temple appears with Harberts on the live broadcast. Five hats represent Tony's finalists.	Highlights: Tony's high school career flashes before his eyes as Metro Sports runs through highlights of his top plays.
What a ride: Tony outlines his high school career.	With a crew: Temple invited about 20 family members and friends to join him on the set of Metro Sports. Even his mother didn't know his decision.
Decision making: Tony explains his decision making process, which included lots of prayer time.	Who's it going to be?: Chad Harberts steps through the five schools that remain on Tony's short list.
And, the hat, please: Harberts signals Temple that the time to reveal is upon him and the live audience.	Tony the Tiger: Temple reaches for the Mizzou logo cap and selects University of Missouri.
Tiger time: Tony wears the cap for the first time as a verbally committed Tiger. He addresses the audience, and explains his decision.	What a day: Harberts takes a breath while Temple talks to local media. Chad has been covering Tony since his freshman year at Rockhurst.
Wall of fame: Temple signs the Metro Sports autograph mural and greets family members.	"Coach Hill, I want to be a Tiger": words spoken by Tony on the set of Metro Sports following his announcement. "I love you too," Tony said.
Ring, ring, ring: Temple's cell phone was ringing before, during and after his announcement.	Post annoucement: A rare, quiet moment in the newsroom at Metro Sports - Tony talks on camera with Brad Porter following his announcement.
Tony and Chad: Temple set a goal to be on Metro Sports early in his career. Long ago Tony told Harberts that he wanted to announce on Metro Sports.