Terrapins Insider: December 14, 2008 - December 20, 2008
Some Thoughts On The 'D'
On the whole, the Terps' defense has been fairly stingy this season. Sure, it's still early, and that very well may chance come ACC season, but it's at least worth pointing out a development that could prove crucial (if it...
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Steve Yanda
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December 20, 2008; 9:02 AM ET |
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A Red Football Field?
So I believe the field in Bronco Stadium went blue in 1986. And it remains blue to this day. Maryland Coach Ralph Friedgen said he talked to someone who has played on the field. “You’ve got to watch yourself, you’ll...
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Eric Prisbell
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December 19, 2008; 10:43 AM ET |
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How To Handle A Blowout
One would think that with opponents such as Bryant and Elon on the horizon, the Terps will find themselves in a few more circumstances such as the one they faced a week ago in a 28-point win over Delaware State:...
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Steve Yanda
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December 19, 2008; 7:03 AM ET |
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Greatest Terp Ever (Hardwood Version)?
As our Web site is exploring different entries in Len Shapiro's book The Great Book of Washington, D.C. Sports Lists, today's topic is the top Maryland basketball players of all time. The consensus No. 1 seemed to be Len Bias,...
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Matthew Rennie
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December 18, 2008; 2:35 PM ET |
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The Morgan Green Question
So one of the tidbits that arose from last week’s practice sessions was the fine play of Morgan Green. Remember, Green was hyped up before the summer by many people, myself included, only to suffer an injury that seemed to...
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Eric Prisbell
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December 18, 2008; 10:30 AM ET |
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Divided Attention
As anyone who ever has partaken in it can attest, exam week is a royal pain in the ... well, you get where this is headed. Anyways, Gary Williams may be long past his test-taking days, but that doesn't mean...
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Steve Yanda
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December 18, 2008; 7:22 AM ET |
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EagleBank Bowl vs. Humanitarian Bowl
Well, well, well, the much-anticipated EagleBank Bowl is almost upon us. I know the one-and-only Mike Wise has been looking forward to this bowl for quite some time. I know that because he told me back in September at a...
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Eric Prisbell
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December 17, 2008; 10:45 AM ET |
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Making A Statement
Maryland's beatdown of Delaware State on Friday night did little to prove the merits of most Terrapins. Delaware State was out-classed in just about every area, which meant the accomplishments of, say, Landon Milbourne, Greivis Vasquez and Adrian Bowie against...
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Steve Yanda
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December 17, 2008; 7:04 AM ET |
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Will Maryland Have a Losing Record Next Season?
Excitement will build as we approach the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 30. I know folks in Reno are already fired up, and good for them. I’m fired up about the matchup and will have occasional blog posts...
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Eric Prisbell
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December 16, 2008; 10:38 AM ET |
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Changing Gears
The expectation heading into the season was that sophomore guard Adrian Bowie would serve as the Terps' spark plug, the guy who energized the troops with hustle on defense and constant movement on offense. So far, he has done just...
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Steve Yanda
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December 16, 2008; 7:19 AM ET |
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Milbourne On A Tear
To the delight of Terps players, coaches and fans, junior forward Landon Milbourne is averaging 18.3 points over the past three games. After a slow start as he adjusted to playing bigger and more physical opponents at the power forward...
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Steve Yanda
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December 15, 2008; 7:34 AM ET |
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When The Boot's On The Other Foot
Jerome Burney looked quite dapper as he took a few short-range shots prior to Friday night's game against Delaware State. He was, after all, dressed in a charcoal gray suit. But he also was fitted with a black protective boot...
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Steve Yanda
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December 14, 2008; 10:06 AM ET |
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