Terrapins Insider: September 19, 2010 - September 25, 2010
A long day for Maryland's defense
After four games, Don Brown, Maryland’s defensive coordinator, is concerned about he “wear and tear” his defense has experienced in recent weeks. The unit was on the field for 82 plays against Navy, 85 plays against West Virginia and a...
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| September 25, 2010; 5:12 PM ET |
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Is this the start of the Danny O'Brien era at Maryland?
Danny O'Brien looked good in his first career start. Should he continue to start? poll by twiigs.com...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 25, 2010; 5:05 PM ET |
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O'Brien looks solid in first career start
Maryland enjoys a 21-14 halftime lead over FIU. Danny O’Brien has settled down in his first career start for the Terrapins. He has completed 12 of 17 passes and has thrown a nine-yard touchdown pass to LaQuan Williams. The question...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 25, 2010; 11:48 AM ET |
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O'Brien to start; WR Tony Logan warming up
No official word from the Maryland press box, but all signs point to Danny O'Brien making his first career start. Interesting that WR Tony Logan has also taken pre-game snaps. Jamarr Robinson's shoulder must have gotten worse, but no word...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 25, 2010; 11:44 AM ET |
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Maryland's O'Brien may start FIU game.
Early word from the field at Byrd Stadium: Don't be surprised if Danny O'Brien starts this game despite a nagging high ankle sprain. Could be interesting. WR Tony Logan, a former high school QB, has even been warming up....
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Eric Prisbell
| September 25, 2010; 10:21 AM ET |
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Terps fan bloggers' take on Maryland-Florida International
Over at Box Seats, where fans get their chance to blog about their teams, there are two new posts by Terrapins fan bloggers on the Maryland-Florida International game. First off, Ryan Broadwater wonders if Danny O'Brien should play at quarterback...
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Matt Bonesteel
| September 24, 2010; 1:22 PM ET |
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More guests added for Gary Williams celebration
More guests have been announced for Maryland men's basketball coach Gary Williams's induction into the Sports Legends Museum Hall of Legends in Baltimore. Joining the celebration: former Georgia Tech and current College of Charleston coach, Bobby Cremins; St. John’s Coach...
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Matt Bonesteel
| September 24, 2010; 9:52 AM ET |
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Your FIU-Maryland game predictions
Let me first say that my West Virginia game prediction (28-17) was only three points off the actual score (31-17). Now, on to the prediction for Saturday's Maryland-Florida International game. I was tempted a little bit to pick the Panthers,...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 24, 2010; 7:19 AM ET |
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Maryland and Texas, a tale of two football programs
The year 2017 is a long way away, but the years pass quickly and programs change quickly. Seven years ago, Maryland was a 10-win program, Texas achieved its third straight season of at least 10 victories and was two years...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 23, 2010; 1:02 PM ET |
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Should NCAA football teams with losing records play in bowl games?
I don’t root for teams. I root for Marriott points, working computers, relaxed deadlines and NCAA tournament sites in New Orleans or Tempe. I also root every year for something else: More bowl berths than eligible teams. I root for...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 23, 2010; 9:24 AM ET |
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Friedgen: Some players were 'star-struck, nervous' against West Virginia
There are days when Ralph Friedgen is in a good mood. There are days when he is not in a good mood. And it’s easy to tell the difference. On Wednesday night, Friedgen was not in a good mood because...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 23, 2010; 7:53 AM ET |
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Maryland and Texas finalize two-game series for 2017, 2018
Finally back from practice and in front of a computer to post the news that was officially released a few hours ago: Maryland will travel to Austin, Texas, on Sept. 2, 2017 for a game with the Longhorns. Texas will...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 8:44 PM ET |
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Moten's play could have changed Maryland-West Virginia outcome?
The single play I wanted to ask defensive coordinator Don Brown about was a critical one. There was 4:03 left in the third quarter Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., and Maryland had just crept back into the game after quarterback Jamarr...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 2:05 PM ET |
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Brown: Defense lacked execution, communication early
Don Brown, Maryland’s defensive coordinator, is nothing if not blunt. It’s refreshing. He will assume responsibility for mistakes, credit players who deserve it and give you a no-nonsense assessment of an opponent. My favorite quote from a near 20-minute chat...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 12:36 PM ET |
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Brattan: Dill not 'totally alien' to playing left tackle
Tom Brattan, Maryland’s 10th-year offensive line coach, compared his task this week to a wine connoisseur who fetches an aerator to expose wine to air quicker, essentially coaxing more flavors out of the liquid. Instead of waiting for the wine...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 11:24 AM ET |
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Right tackle DeSouza ready for first start of career
Maryland’s team this season attracts as much national attention as the ACC – yeah, not much. Whatever. I’m finding this team more fascinating by the day. You have coaches coaching for their livelihood this season as injuries mount and tougher...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 10:00 AM ET |
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Some expecting Maryland to blow out Florida International?
Driving down Route 29 Tuesday morning on my way to Maryland’s media access, I heard a promo on ESPN980 for Saturday’s Maryland-Florida International game. I’ve heard these before for Redskins game, and there usually is a touch of commentary mixed...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 22, 2010; 8:36 AM ET |
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Injuries at LT, QB significant setbacks for Maryland
Not a positive day in College Park if you are a Maryland fan. Both of Maryland’s experienced quarterbacks, starter Jamarr Robinson and backup Danny O’Brien, are banged up. Both could play, but coaches would rather not play O’Brien, who has...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 21, 2010; 2:24 PM ET |
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Justin Gilbert will miss rest of season with ACL tear
Eric Prisbell reports from Coach Ralph Friedgen's media luncheon: Left tackle Justin Gilbert suffered an ACL tear saturday and will be out for the rest of the season. Look for updates from Eric soon...
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| September 21, 2010; 1:05 PM ET |
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Do you blame the Maryland coaches for the West Virginia loss?
There has been a knee-jerk reaction by some fans to blame the Maryland coach on the hot seat for the 31-17 loss at West Virginia. I’m not saying coaches are immune from some blame, and even Coach Ralph Friedgen accepted...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 21, 2010; 10:37 AM ET |
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Maryland-Duke on Oct. 2 set for 6 p.m. kickoff
Yes, that somewhat profane yell you heard out of Howard County a few hours ago did come from me when I checked an email from the ACC while driving. The reason for the outburst: Maryland’s game against Duke on Oct....
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Eric Prisbell
| September 20, 2010; 4:33 PM ET |
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Friedgen: 'Some guys panicked' against West Virginia
The more I look at Florida International, the more I think this will be a competitive matchup Saturday at Byrd Stadium. But before we breakdown FIU and the upcoming game, I wanted to detail all of Coach Ralph Friedgen’s comments...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 20, 2010; 10:06 AM ET |
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With LT Gilbert injured, Friedgen examines three options
The prime injury concern – serious injury concern – involves left tackle Justin Gilbert, who injured his left leg in the third quarter in Saturday’s 31-17 loss at West Virginia. Friedgen said there was cartilage damage and that an MRI...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 20, 2010; 8:04 AM ET |
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Maryland LT Gilbert has cartilage damage
Maryland Coach Ralph Friedgen said left tackle Justin Gilbert has cartilage damage after injuring his left leg in Saturday’s 31-17 loss at West Virginia. There was some swelling Sunday, but not as much as anticipated. He will undergo an MRI...
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Eric Prisbell
| September 19, 2010; 4:56 PM ET |
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