Testudo Times: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: College Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings

Maryland Minute 1.15.10 - Odds on Ross "Slim to None"

Whatever, I don't really care anymore.

Whatever, I don't really care anymore.

Jerry Meyer on Terrence Ross
Sounds spot on.

Ross, the No. 43 ranked prospect in the Rivals150, has decommitted from Maryland. I would place the odds at "slim to none" that he would return to the Terrapin fold.

For one, it is very unlikely for a recruit to recommit to a school once he has decommitted. Secondly, it seems even more unlikely in Ross' case. Since his decommitment, he is now being pursued by three elite programs- Duke, Kansas and Kentucky. Thirdly, Ross' decommitment has occurred so late in the game, a switch to another school has to be anticipated.

No loyalty in college ball? There shouldn’t be - Dime
Really good article partly centered around the Terrence Ross situation. Kind of puts things in perspective. Should people honor their commitments? I think so. But at the end of the day, coaches, schools, and players, have to do what they believe is best for them. Us fans just have to live with it. - Ben G.

My Take: I'm not defending the actions of the Facebook stalkers on Terrence Ross - that's just uncalled for and creepy - but I don't really agree with this stance (the article's, not Ben's).

I understand why kids go away from home - that makes sense - but once someone makes a commitment, it's different, especially because they're being recruited and have a full scholarship, unlike a normal teenager. I'm not saying a commitment should be fully binding, but it's not irrational to be pissed off when a decommitment occurs.

Maryland junior David Pearman is a walk-on with a different beat - WaPo
Great feature on David Pearman, Maryland's current premier walkon (Ersin Levent is waiting in the wings). The most interesting thing to me:

An adroit three-point shooter by day and a burgeoning bass guitarist by night, David Pearman assembled a reggae band last summer to nourish the second of his two primary passions. The Uphill Rockers hone their developing sound in Pearman's basement, much to the consternation of his father.

He'll apparently be competing with A.J. Francis for most musical Terp.

Star-divide

Maryland prepares for two different Boston College lineups
Well that explains why the first look was so damn confusing.

They went with a big lineup early on this season before trying out a smaller look near the end of December -- and then reversed course recently and went back to the bigger lineup for good. Maybe.

The Silver Lining - Terrapin Trail
Actually, I feel really good after the first two games. We'll see where the rest takes us.

"I think given our first few games with who we played and where we played, I think we’re in pretty good position to go here in the ACC," Williams said.

DC Sports Box - Lady Terps down Boston College, Improve to 2-1 in ACC
Good win for Brenda and Co. Also, the writer should sound pretty familiar... - Ben G.

Bruce Campbell Down to 8 in WF's Mock
To Oakland. Why does everyone go west coast?

Lorenzo Waters to Rutgers
Cross that one off the list. Doubt Maryland was all that interested anyway.

Al Groh Officially Installed as DC at GT
Well then.

Recruiting Report: Weekly recruiting roundup
You know the drill.

0 recs  |  Comment 6 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Sucks that we lost Ross but I warned fans that NOTHING is final until these recruits sign their LOI.

by Rome Grant on Jan 16, 2010 12:40 AM EST reply actions  

Pe'Shon answered my question!

-Why are you so AWESOME? Seriously.

-hahaha idk

by word2bigbird on Jan 16, 2010 7:25 AM EST reply actions  

Juvonte Reddic

His name keeps coming up. I think the staff might make a move on him soon.

by word2bigbird on Jan 16, 2010 7:49 AM EST reply actions  

I think...

We have offers on the table or will soon for both McKnight and Reddic. We’ll probably take the first one that commits (if either one commits), then be done for ‘10. Unless there’s a JUCO gem out there that we don’t know about yet, or a transfer.

That’s my educated feeling, anyway.

by jellisjenius on Jan 16, 2010 10:50 AM EST up reply actions  

reddic

insidemdsports.com has an article on him, does anyone have premium membership??

by sunny2189 on Jan 16, 2010 6:42 PM EST reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about the Maryland Terrapins.
Start posting about the Terrapins »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

Connect_with_facebook

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Small
Faust down to four
Small
Ater Majok transfers from UConn
Small
ACC BBall Espn Article
Picture_1_small
Ravens trade for Josh Wilson
Small
Deuce Bello+MD= ESPN Top Plays
Small
I still hate Korie Lucious
Small
Nolan Carroll
Bleacher_report_small
I'm Neighbors with the Basketball Team
Avatar_small
Saw Mychal Parker Today
Small
Phil Costa gets tutored by Cowboys' Ratliff

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Share This Post

SBNation.com Recent Stories

South Carolina's quarterback Stephen Garcia celebrates with fans after defeating Vanderbilt 14-10 in their NCAA college football game  Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)

College Football Opening Night Rootability Index: Telling You Which Teams To Like

Florida State's Christian Ponder, left, runs as Miami's Marcus Robinson gives chase during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 7, 2009, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Coale)

2010 ACC College Football Preview: Deep Conference Should Make For Highly Competitive Season

Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany speaks in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, June 11, 2010, in front of a Big Ten and a Nebraska backdrop. Nebraska made it official Friday and applied for membership in the Big Ten Conference, a potentially crippling blow to the Big 12 and the biggest move yet in an off season overhaul that will leave college sports looking much different by this time next year.(AP Photo/Nati Harnik) +5 updates

Big Ten Announces Conference Divisions For 2011

More from SBNation.com >


Managers

Marylandflag_small Ben Broman

Authors

Testudo_logo_small Dave Tucker

Vasquez_small Ben Goldstein