Terp Talk

     Amazing that if we exclude Sunday games the Orioles are 47-35, but Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Tigers continues a weird streak that has ruined the season.  Adam Loewen has been forced to abandon his pitching career with O’s and will now pursue reestabling himself as a hitter. Many believe this is not [...]

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     Goalie Chris Seitz, Maurice Edu, and Robbie Rogers have been chosen to participate in the Beijing Olympics for the USA Soccer Squad.  All three were part of the Terrapins’ run to the NCAA Championship in 2005.
“I’m absolutely ecstatic for Maurice, Chris and Robbie,” said Maryland head coach Sasho Cirovski. “Playing in the Olympics is [...]

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Only in the strange world of Heavyweight Boxing could a fight occur as happened last night. After 2 rounds, Baltimore’s Hasim Rahman was controlling his opponent, James Toney. The 2 last fought to a draw in Atlantic City 2 years ago, despite the fact that Toney was [...]

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        Caleb Porzel, 5′9 170 lb running back verbally committed to Coach Friedgen last night in a major get for the Terps.  A Steve Slaton type slasher, Porzel has benn timed in the 40 at 4.4.  Below is a listing of the verbals so far, courtesy of Terrapin Times.

Committed/Not Yet Signed

Name
Pos
Ht/Wt
Stars
Rank

DeOnte Arnett
DE
6-4/243

11

C.J. Brown
QB
6-3/180

18

Pete [...]

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          In a 4 hour 50 minute epic, the American League, down to their last player, outlasted the National League when Justin Morneau barely scored on a sac fly by Michael Young.  Both teams squandered opportunities in the late innings.  With the win the AL gains home field advantage in the World [...]

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    On February 29, Maryland will be part of the Konica Minolta Faceoff Classic taking on the Duke Blue Devils.  Then later in the year on April 1, the 106th meeting of Johns Hopkins and Maryland will also take place at M&T.  Coach Cottle commented on the news: “This is an exciting opportunity for the [...]

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     Despite 17 points apiece from Blatche and Nick Young, the Wizards fell to Portland 78-73 in the first Las Vegas Summer league game.  First round pick Javal McGee scored 11 but more importantly displayed shot blocking skills and strong aggressive play.  Jerryd Bayless dominated the court for the Trailblazers, giving indication that Steve [...]

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    Terrapin Sophomores Tony Mendes (2 goals 1 assist), Ryan Young (1 g 2 assists) and defense-man Max Schmidt led Team USA to a 19-12 victory Sunday in British Columbia over Canada in the U19 World Championship game.  This on top of the stellar performances turned in by the 6 future Terps in the UA [...]

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     Ernie Grunfeld has now placed the immediate future of the Wizards franchise in the hands of recently oft injured Gilbert Arenas.  I have always believed that the organization thinks it is ready to win the NBA Title with the Big 3 as its nucleus.  Time will tell.  The Wizards open up their summer [...]

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    Saturday at the Johnny Unitas Stadium at Towson U. The 2 happiest people in the crowd had to be Maryland coaches Dave Cottle and Cathy Reese.The 4 Lady Terps seem ready to make an immediate contribution led by Karri Ellen Johnson.
The 4 new Terps are from left to right Liz Hamilton, Grace Gaeng, Kristy [...]

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