Terp Talk

   If you like lacrosse last night was a show you should have been listening to. Casey and Cortney Connor were in the studio along with Bruce Block and myself. Maryland coaches Dave Cottle and Cathy Reese called in to discuss the NCAA tournament.  If you missed the show, look for the podcast on www.espn1300.com that should be up by Saturday. Some predictions from the panel —- Women’s Lacrosse—Courtney (UMBC Head Coach) Terps  Penn Syracuse Northwestern in Final 4  Cuse over the Terps in the final—-Bruce Block  Penn over Syracuse in the final—-Bruce P  Maryland over Northwestern and return to the top perch in Women’s lacrosse.

     Men’s side –everyone predicted the Devils will come out on top—-Bruce & Casey–See Maryland over UVA to reach the final 4   Bruce Block sees the opposite UVA over Maryland.  

    The Celtics have figured out how to stop LeBron.  Let him shoot freely from the outside.  After a 2-18 first game , LeBrom shot 6-24 missing shot after shot and seeing his team down 2-0 to the Celtics.

     My apologies to all the basketball callers—we certainly will get back to the topic next week–there just wasn’t enough time tonight.

The first family of Maryland Lacrosse Casey Connor (97-00) and Courtney Connor, 5 time NCAA Champion for the Lady Terps and current UMBC Head Coach, will co-host Terp Talk this Thursday and preview the NCAA Lacrosse tournaments. Call in at 410-481-1300 or email any questions to bruce@terptalk.com. We will also review the annual Terrapin club meeting last Monday night.

The O’s losing streak stretched to 5, as the Oakland A’s won 6-5 in 10 innings. Predictions for tonight Boston 105 Cavaliers 95 San Antonio 120 New 0rleans 106

    The first family of Maryland Lacrosse Casey Connor (97-00) and Courtney Connor, 5 time NCAA Champion for the Lady Terps and current UMBC Head Coach, will co-host Terp Talk this Thursday and preview the NCAA Lacrosse tournaments.  Call in at 410-481-1300 or email any questions to bruce@terptalk.com. We will also review the annual Terrapin club meeting last Monday night.  

    The anemic Oriole offense continues to ruin great pitching efforts as the O’s lose again to Oakland 4-2.  LeBron was 2-18 from the field as the Celtics took away all the easy drives he had against the Wizards.  However, it was Sam Cassell who led the Celts to victory.

Predictions for tonight    Orlando 95  Detroit 89   &  Lakers 100   Utah 96

     The seeding Gods were kind to the Lady Terps last night, allowing them to open in the first round with Temple at College park at 1PM on Sunday.  The winner of Duke Georgetown would be the Terps next opponent should they prevail over the Owls.  Again the Men open on Saturday at 12PM against Denver.

     Last night, I attended the Terrapin Club meeting at the Hilton in Columbia.  Ralph, Gary, Brenda and Debbie Yow presented a state of the program report.  Ralph spoke of the Senior experience on next year’s team, stating that Chris turner stii has a slight lead on the QB race. Gary was certainly excited about the propects of next years team and the incoming recruits. Brenda spoke of the previous year especially thanking her assistant Coach Darren park for his help during the past year.  Debbie spoke of the coaching changes in swimming, volleyball and wrestling.  

     The Men’s Lacrosse Terrapins came through on Saturday vs Yale and were rewarded with a #7 seed and 1st Round home game on Saturday.  ACC Coach of the Year , Dave Cottle must be pleased with the growth of his Freshman attack, led last Saturday by Grant Catalino scoring 7 points against Yale.  The women anxiously await their fate on the 7Pm selection show Monday night. I will be at the Terrapin Club Spring Outing Monday evening at the Hilton in Columbia.  Please stop by and say hello.  

   Grant Catalino scored 4 goals along with 3 assists leading the Terps to a 16-10 win over Yale, ending Maryland’s regular season at 9-5.  A 1st round home game should await.  Dana Dobbie scored 4 goals and broke Georgetown’s Coco Stanwyk’s draw control record as the Lady Terps rolled past Loyola 20-4. The first family of Maryland lacrosse-Casey Connor and Courtney Martinez Connor will co host on Terp Talk this Thursday at 7PM and preview this year’s tournament.

    As predicted this morning Big Brown won the Kentucky Derby coming from the 20 post.  He will be coming to Baltimore for the Preakness in 2 weeks. 

Predictions for today—Celtics 100 Atlanta 93         Lakers  115 Utah 99— Lakers to win series in 6 games

    With selection Sunday looming, the Terrapin Men’s lacrosse needs a win over Yale to finish the season 9-5 and probably secure a home game in the 1st round of the NCAAs. It’s Senior day at College park with the face off at 1PM.  The Lady Terps venture into Baltimore to play at Loyola tomorrow at 4PM.

    The Wizards sans Darius Songalia and Gilbert provided a lacklustre effort in going down to the Cavs 4-2 in the 1st round of the NBA playoffs.  LeBron posted a triple double in what might be the last game of the Arenas version of the Wizards.  After 2 injury plaqued years , I doubt if the Wizards will provide Agent Zero with the max contract he is seeking.  Certainly the money must go to Jamison first. Cleveland obviously has the Wizards’ number at this time.  Joe Smith provided excellent minutes in his sub role on the Cavs.

     Despite the #20 post position, I still like the favorite, Big Brown in the Derby.

 University of Maryland Hall of Famer, Christy Winters Scott will be live in the studio tonight night to co-host Terp Talk on ESPN 1300.  One of the most respected basketball analysts and high school coaches in the DC area, Christy starred for the 87-90 Lady Basketball Terps. We will discuss all things basketball including an analysis of Wizards sans Gilbert.  Listen in on the web at www.espn1300.com. Call in at 410-481-1300 or email any questions to bruce@terptalk.com.

    The Wizards behind Caron Butler’s 32 points including a layup with 4 seconds remaining came from behind to defeat the Cavs and move the series back to DC.  This is just a better tean without Agent Zero.  Caron’s game seems to elevate 2 or 3 levels when he becomes the go-to guy. Coach Jordan was asked about this after the game–eddie-on-arenas Game 6 is at Verizon on Friday night.

    University of Maryland Hall of Famer, Christy Winters Scott will be live in the studio tomorrow night to co-host Terp Talk.  One of the most respected basketball analysts and high school coaches in the DC area, Christy starred for the 87-90 Lady Basketball Terps.  Greivis Vasquez will definitely return for his Junior year, ending speculation at an attempt to turn pro in the NBA,or Euro leagues.  Eric Hayes will be spending part of his summer under the tutelage of Steve Blake in Portland.

    The Wizards will try to avoid elimination tonight against the Cavaliers.  A loss could have serious effects on the future of the Arenas led version of the Bullets. The Orioles keep rolling along holding on to a 7-4 victory over Tampa Bay.

   The Cavaliers provided was a tough Sunday for the locals.  The Lady Terps busted out to a commanding 8-3 lead in the ACC Championship Game before UVA stormed from behind to take a 9-8 lead and eventually triumph in overtime. The #3 Terps were led by Dana Dobbie’s 3 goals, but could not convert on the last possession of the game or in Overtime.  Princeton awaits a visit from the Terps on Wednesday night.

    For the 3rd year in a row the Bullets (AKA Wizards) face elimination in the NBA playoffs.  LeBron withstood very physical play from the Wizards and led the Cavs to a 100-97 win to go up 3-1 in the series.  The King found Delonte West in the corner and the St Joe alum nailed a 3pointer to give the Cavs a 3 point lead. A last second 3 pointer by Gilbert was way off and the question now is can this version of the franchise ever make any kind of run toward the title.  The offensive rhythm of the team was way off ==almost like it was 2 teams one with Gilbert and one without. Cleveland out rebounded the Wiz by 20. Comments by Coach Mike Brown.mike-brown-on-game-5 The big question is which team is better? The series is not over yet and moves to game 5 on Weds in Cleveland. Some comments fro Captain Jamison–antawn-game-5