Sunday, November 29, 2009

Terp Ticker has moved

...to http://www.realclearsports.com/blognetwork/terp_ticker/


Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Gregory's status uncertain


"A violation of team rules" kept Dino Gregory out of Maryland's exhibition victory over IUP Tuesday. And after reading this Sun blog entry, I fear Gregory could be out for a while.


"According to the Washington Post, Gregory had said this summer that his eligibility was in question because of a charge of 'academic dishonesty.' The Post said it could not be determined whether that was the reason the player was held out of last night's game."


Could we have another Josh Portis situation? I suppose the only silver lining that could come out of a season-long suspension would be the increased playing time for the freshmen bigs.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Friday, October 30, 2009

Season becomes freshman proving ground

The Fridge has never been in a situation like this. At 2-5, the Terps are one loss away from being eliminated from bowl contention. According to this Post story, players have told the Fridge that the growing sentiment in the clubhouse is that there is nothing left to play for. The head ball coach also said he wants to give Jamarr Robinson a look. I just hope they don't burn Danny O'Brien's redshirt.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Could we see more of Jamarr Robinson? Or even Danny O'Brien?

"We need to make plans for the future."

That is what the Fridge told the Sun Monday. While this may be a good idea for the future, I can't help but feel bad for Turner. The kid has played hard and taken a lot of hits. Sure, his deep throws flutter a bit and he's hardly the sharpest possession passer either. But there are several people/positions that are more to blame for this team's 2-4 start.

Then again, we all know the quarterback position will be the primary concern of next year's team. Any experience we can give Robinson and/or O'Brien this year could go a long way.

And it gives me a reason to watch Saturday at Duke. This team sure needs some more intrigue.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Milbourne may still play '4'

Landon Milbourne played up a position all last season, guarding power forwards who were often 30, 40 pounds heavier than him.

Bringing in Jordan Williams and James Padgett will likely allow Milbourne to move back to the '3'. ... eventually.

Coach Williams intimated to the Sun that Milbourne will play the lion's share at 4 until Williams and Padgett emerge. That would further suggest a 3-guard starting lineup with Adrian Bowie, Greivis Vasquez and Eric Hayes in the backcourt.


Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Hartfield may have surgery, Campbell may play, Friedgen may be delusional

In a Sun story, Friedgen said he was optimistic going forward. My thinking is, just b/c we're technically in the thick of the Atlantic race, doesn't change the fact that this may be the worst Terp team this century.

Fridge said he was "proud" of this team for their hard work ethic, etc. etc. And I'm sure they've been working hard, blah blah blah. But the fact is, this team has made an alarming number of mental mistakes so far. It seems that the Fridge may be trying inspire confidence in his team, and in his fading fanbase, by singing the team's praises.

The return of LT Bruce Campbell would provide a huge boost. His status for Saturday is TBD.Maryland's Friedgen still optimistic about team's chances