Hundreds of Temple students crowded around an outdoor set this afternoon as Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's "Hardball," interviewed local political stars. Matthews was greeted with a marching band, cheerleaders and Hooter, the owl mascot. The hoopla helped to fend off the chill on Polett Walk, where the show had planted itself. Students climbed on each other's shoulders to watch the political commentator as he interviewed Senate candidate Joe Sestak, Gov. Rendell and Rep. Bob Brady. Following the show, Matthews explained why he chose Temple as a stop on his road show. "It's a good student body," Matthews said. "It's diverse, it's urban."