Georgia Tech is doing a lot of woofing about getting another crack at the Terps.

I saw Lefty in the hotel lobby and he is worried about this game tonight. BTW Lefty is a big Greivis fan.

The arena seems about 45% Duke and with the refs its 45.001%. Coach K seems to have found a new bench role as head cheerleader.

Maybe because there are no luxury suites but this arena really seems small.  Maryland fans are tucked away in the corner.

Haven’t seen 1 Hurricane jersey.

Jeff Jones continues to keep this team in the game. 46-41 Duke –Coach K calls TO. Jones has 13.

Terp Talk Thursday Night 03-11-10

Although North Carolina gave Georgia Tech a scare, it comes as no surprise that the Terps will face Georgia Tech tonight. In game one the following happened: Derrick favors had his beat game of the year shooting 9-15 with 21 points and 18 rebounds, Iman Shumpert his 3 threes, Greivis and Landon were a combined 7-27 and yet the Terps still won. Do the math.  Tech had 24 offensive rebounds yet still lost, I doubt if any of these numbers will repeat today.

Greivis and Eric have provided tough shoes to fill. One of the heralded Freshman coming to Maryland is Terrell Stoglin, a high scoring point guard from Santa Tita High in Arizona. Matt Bracken in the Sun today writes on stoglin’s excellent prospects.

University of Ulster international sports scholar Dave Neal has picked up the Irish Superleague basketball’s Player of the Month award.  American Neal picked up the accolade after helping the Ulster Elks side to wins against UL Eagles, Shamrock Hoops and Neptune in the month of FebruaryA former University of Maryland student, Neal is completing his MSc in Sport Management degree at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus.

The award follows in a tradition of Ulster’s international scholars winning the award, as last season Neal’s fellow countryman Matt Betley picked up the accolade for his performances.  Ulster Elks Head Coach Dr Deirdre Brennan said: “This is a great achievement by Dave and the second year in a row that an international basketball scholar has achieved a national award. He has really found his form in the second half of the season and has demonstrated the qualities that saw him lead his alma mater University of Maryland to the last 16 in the nation last year.”

His exploits last month saw him average 27 points per game, as well as 14.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists, a record well deserving of the player of the month award.  Neal was instrumental in the Ulster Elks’ winning streak last month, scoring 28 points against UL Eagles as well as adding 18 rebounds and five assists to the game. Against Shamrock Hoops, Neal notched up 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, and topped off the three-game winning run at home against Neptune with 30 points, 11 rebounds and five assists. (sent to me by Taters John)

Anquan Bouldin, Donte Stallworth and derrick Mason. I bet Joe Flacco is sleeping good tonight. No more excuses #5—you have the weapons you need now. Cam create a real offense like we haven’t seen.

Before the Terps clinched the Regular Season ACC Title last Saturday, when I was asked about the major Terp successes in the past decade, the response was easy—The Title in 2002 and yes the  2004 ACC Championship.  When I think about past successes the ACC Title —-Bias and Company won comes to mind. No it isn’t like winning the NCAA but it’s damn good. I was at Greensboro in 04 when John Gilchrist had what would be his last hurrah as a Terp. But what a run it was. I still vividly remember Gilchrist with the State flag draped over his shoulders.When asked what was the touighest Terp loss ever most fans respond with the 74 ACC Title game against NC State—not the Duke loss in the final four when Steve Blake got the only 2 palming violations in the history of his career. Check out this highlight video of the 74 Game--

This year as we enter the ACC tourney, I Gotta good feeling. Despite Greivis and Gary winning the awards the Terrapins are still unbelievably under the radar. Joe Lunardi dropped the Terps to a 6 seed and I do not hear anyone from ESPN really singing our praises. But the Terps have the”Man” down the wire and we all know that is Greivis. Toss in a few daggers from Eric and hopefully Landon finds his shot and guess what --it could be quite a weekend. But first let’s take care of Georgia Tech should they get by Carolina. No this isn’t a neutral court but normally it’s not too bad. However should Carolina win Thursday --all neutrality goes out the window. There will be 50% Tar Heel fans in the house. But we have #21 and that’s a lot. Memo to Ernie Grunfeld: watch the POY this weekend and learn what a passionate player is again.

The grades won’t be known for about six weeks but 12 former Terrapin football players took a big test on Wednesday afternoon.

Approximately 35 representatives from 27 NFL teams descended on the University of Maryland campus to evaluate the draft-eligible Terps in speed, agility and strength during their annual Pro Timing Day. Offensive lineman Bruce Campbell and defensive back Nolan Carroll attended last month’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and running back Cory Jackson (Senior Bowl), defensive backTerrell Skinner (Senior Bowl) and defensive lineman Travis Ivey (Texas vs. the Nation) saw action in postseason all-star games  But for former players Phil Costa, Jared Harrell, Josh Horton, Jamari McCollough, Richard Taylor, Chris Turner and Anthony Wiseman, Wednesday was an opportunity to enhance what they’ve done on the field over the last four or five years.

Nolan Carroll, who did not participate in drills at the NFL Combine, was impressive during his workout. He posted the top marks in the 40-yard dash (4.39), pro agility drill (4.21) and L drill (6.81).  Carroll also did 17 reps on the 225-pound bench press and had a vertical jump of 37 1/2 inches.

A number of former players came out to support the Terps at Pro Timing Day, most of who are currently playing in the NFL. Faces in the crowd included Vernon Davis (San Francisco), Josh Wilson (Seattle), Eric Ogbogu,Jeremy Navarre (Jacksonville), Edwin Williams (Washington), Andrew Crummey (Jacksonville), Moise Fokou(Philadelphia) and Kevin Barnes (Washington). from umterps.com