Maryland Minute 11.20.09 - Graduation Rates Released, Aren't Great

Maryland Grad Rates Released
Basketball had 8%, football had 60%. Better than 0%, right?

Look, we all know these reports are massively flawed, especially because Dave Neal graduated and all of our current seniors are scheduled to graduate, but it's still a bit annoying to have it hanging over us there.

Goins Skips Class, Misses Tonight's Game as a Punishment
At least, that's what it sounds like. The interesting thing about this is that it sounds like this, not his injury, was the reason he missed the game - could he be healthy?

Terps Field Hockey Continues Unprecendented Dominance
Now in the championship game. It'll be against either UVA or UNC on Sunday at noon down in Wake Forest. Back to back titles on the way.

EASports Ignores My Purchases, Picks Gonzaga Over Maryland in Maui
By 5. Well, EA, my simulation has Maryland winning each game by 50. And Jordan Williams is rated 91, but don't worry about that.

WaPo Deeper Examines the Maryland-FSU HCIW Connection
Want more on the HCIW controversy? WaPo's got a nice read on it.

Maryland a Test for E.J. Manuel
We're blitz happy?

``I'm sure they'll have some new things and new wrinkles,'' offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said. ``But, for the most part, [Manuel's] rules and his principles of what he has to do, he understands them.''

Women Hoops Defeats Old Dominion, Improves to 3-0
The women's team is now ranked 20th in the nation and seems to be on a roll. Are they a final four team? Probably not. But they should contend for the ACC crown. Sophomore stud Lynetta Kizer delivered a double-double with 19 points and 10 boards in the 84-67 win. - Ben G.

Recruiting Report: Weekly recruiting roundup
You know what to do.