Terrapins Insider - The Washington Post's in-depth coverage of University of Maryland sports - October 10, 2010

How many more games will Maryland win this season?

Ralph Friedgen is promising changes after Saturday's 31-7 loss at Clemson. So, after watching Saturday's game and going over the Terrapins' remaining schedule, what do you think about the rest of the season? (We'll throw out the improbable outcomes and...

By Matt Bonesteel | October 16, 2010; 8:19 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (24)
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Friedgen to change practice policy for injured players

(Coach Ralph Friedgen was extremely upset and frustrated after the game. More on that in my game story. But here is something else from Friedgen:) Since a player rolled on Torrey Smith’s ankle in the Sept. 25 victory over Florida...

By Eric Prisbell | October 16, 2010; 4:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (7)
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Maryland outgains Clemson, but falls on the road

Final score: Clemson 31, Maryland 7. So what do you make of the game? For the first time this season, Maryland outgained a division I-A opponent in total yards. But the Terrapins struggled once again on third down. QB Danny...

By Eric Prisbell | October 16, 2010; 3:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (17)
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Special teams letting Maryland down at Clemson

Maryland’s got to be steamed to be trailing by 10 points because, offensively and defensively, it has done enough to at least be tied in this game. The Terrapins have outgained the Tigers, 212-126. But on the scoreboard, Clemson leads...

By Eric Prisbell | October 16, 2010; 1:41 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (3)
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O'Brien to start at quarterback for Maryland

Just got word in the press box: Danny O'Brien will start at quarterback for Maryland. No surprise....

By Eric Prisbell | October 16, 2010; 11:49 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Terps Unveil New Uniforms, Chemistry at Maryland Madness

To the blaring soundtrack of Top Gun, Gary Williams strode onto the Comcast Center floor in fighter-pilot gear and thrust a defiant fist in the air Friday night, signaling the start of the 2010-11 basketball season. The crowd of...

By Liz Clarke | October 15, 2010; 9:02 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Gary Williams, Men's basketball
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Your predictions for the Maryland-Clemson game

When you read this, I’ll be flying down to Charlotte, where I’m jumping into a rental car and driving to Greenville, S.C., where I’m staying the night before Maryland's game Saturday at Clemson. So let’s make this prediction brief: I...

By Eric Prisbell | October 15, 2010; 8:25 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (13)
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Kick return unit a concern for Maryland

Maryland Coach Ralph Friedgen did not have much to say Wednesday of note. He did not seem to have much of a voice either. But I found a few things interesting: The first thing is that he is looking for...

By Eric Prisbell | October 14, 2010; 8:24 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (2)
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Maryland field hockey star Katie O'Donnell is honored

For her role in leading Maryland’s field hockey team to their first 18-0 regular season and ACC championship during the 2009-2010 season, senior Katie O’Donnell has been named the Women’s Sports Foundation’s sportswoman of the year. O’Donnell also led the...

By Liz Clarke | October 13, 2010; 3:56 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (4)

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