Maryland Madness (!!!) Day Open Thread
by Ben Broman on Oct 15, 2010 5:01 PM EDT
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PrintIt's the big day: Maryland Madness. It really needs no introduction, so I'm not going to spend a bunch of time thinking one up.
Nick Faust and Greg Lewis will probably be there. A couple of other big recruits may, too (Justin Anderson, perhaps). Who knows? Maybe Washington's own Wale or self-proclaimed Maryland fan Asher Roth will be in the building. There might be a surprise. And, of course, we'll get our first real look at the real stars of the show, Gary Williams and his merry band of Terrapins.
The event is, of course, in the Comcast Center, preceded by a volleyball game between the Terps and Miami that starts at 5:30. (As Joshv points out, you might actually want to go to that game if you're not doing anything else). The events will kick off after the volleyball game ends, but not before 7:45 (which is the legal practice start time, I believe).
Women's basketball comes first, then men's. There'll be an alumni game (featuring everyone from Juan Dixon to Dave Neal), gymkana (naturally), and an intra-squad scrimmage to end the whole thing. You can watch it in entirety live on TerpsTV, which unfortunately requires a subscription ($9.95/month), or watch on CSN, which starts broadcasting live at 9. Or, if you're on campus, you could just go. The tickets are free. And the doors are already open.
Let's be honest: this single event marking the beginning of basketball season is probably going to dominate the rest of the day, so it's open thread time. Going? Already there? Expectations? Reactions? Everything goes here.
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intra-squad, i think you mean
sorry for being nitpicky
I approve of the time changing
That was more kids and people who have normal sleeping hours can attend this.
"When you use those words, `mystique’ and `aura,’ those are dancers in a night club. Those are not things we concern ourselves on the ball field." - Curt Schilling on if the Yankees mystique and aura would affect the Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series.
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 6:01 PM EDT reply actions
mistake on new unis
Just posted this in the uni story, but UA messed up the MD flag on the back of the shorts…it’s upside down. Black always goes in the upper left and they have gold there…ugh. hopefully they haven’t started mass producing these things…
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 6:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
finally
been waiting for this day since that dreadful day in march
This will be fun to watch
I am psyched to see how James Padgett looks and if Asthon Pankey looks healthy. Can’t tell too much from one intra-squad scrimmage, but if those guys exceed expectations, it will lessen the blow of losing JOB and make me stop freaking out about Baru, or at least getting Lewis. If they look average, we NEED Baru or another big of that skillset.
On.
"When you use those words, `mystique’ and `aura,’ those are dancers in a night club. Those are not things we concern ourselves on the ball field." - Curt Schilling on if the Yankees mystique and aura would affect the Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series.
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Faust is there
Nick Faust, a 4-star recruit from Bmore, sitting front row at Comcast Friday for Maryland Madness. Will announce Oct. 28 on ESPNU.
Via @sportsprof56
New sig material right there
"Breathe if you hate Duke." - Brenda Frese
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Well, now we watch a women's scrimmage at the most awkward angle in the world
They couldn’t get a normal camera angle?
Nevermind, they're back to normal now
Thank god, I don’t think I could’ve watched even the men’s scrimmage from that angle.
Mens squad?!
Are they going to show the Mens intro’s on CSN or what?
by TerpMasterX on Oct 15, 2010 9:26 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Thanks, Ben
I was getting a little impatient…
by TerpMasterX on Oct 15, 2010 9:30 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
script maryland?
Do the black unis have maryland in script?
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 9:31 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The red unis look pretty nice
On that note, Pankey passes the look test. A lot of bad basketball players do, but he has a great build.
jordan looks huge
Ain’t no one pushing him around
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 9:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Were's Tucker?
"Breathe if you hate Duke." - Brenda Frese
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
There.
"Breathe if you hate Duke." - Brenda Frese
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, the anchor on CSN
Started it off with: “Did Gary Williams dougie tonight? We’ll give you the answer.”
That pretty awesome.
"Breathe if you hate Duke." - Brenda Frese
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Oct 15, 2010 9:50 PM EDT reply actions
Well, as far as "surprises" go, that was pretty mild
Definitely shouldn’t have hyped some awesome surprise. Still a little better than last year.
Jordan & Mosley
Both look good. I like gary’s color commentary.
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 9:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
what an awesome shot
Booth, Dixon and Mosley
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
why hasnt greivis been allowed to play?
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 10:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Peshon
Is going to tear it up this year. I’m expecting big things from him…
by TerpMasterX on Oct 15, 2010 10:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
a lot of people in attendance?
i couldnt watch it, just curious how many ppl are there
I was disappointed ...
…with how many people showed
by Dave Tucker on Oct 15, 2010 10:45 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
thats too bad
i was hoping for a kentucky-esque amount of ppl, especially since the tickets were free. but who am I to judge, I couldnt make it either
Sterling Gibbs
Just tweeted that lil Wayne was at maryland
Madness???
by TerpMasterX on Oct 15, 2010 10:25 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Greg Lewis fbook status
Yea Its Goin Down Tonite !
hopefully the boys show him (and Anderson and Faust) a good time in CP
by bloodwatermission on Oct 15, 2010 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Just got back...
-pretty weak on surprises if you ask me but its 1000% better than last year’s madness.
-black uniforms are sick
-Jordan still looks beastly, but we’re screwed if he gets in foul trouble.
-Palsson has a smooth jumper, I expect him to be a 3pt specialist
-Weijs has some energy which will be nice coming off the bench
-yes, Pe’Shon will have a big impact this year
-I’m glad everybody made it through the introductions without tripping down the steps
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!
smoke'em if ya got'em!
by Daniel Hamilton on Oct 15, 2010 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Weijs is kinda lanky and awkward like Padgett was last year.
Now Padgett, he is looking LEGIT. It took him a while, but he didn’t let Jordan Williams get too far out of sight before he caught up to him. I expect GREAT things from this crew
by kryptonianjorel on Oct 15, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
just got back also
why is nobody talking about stoglin? he looked so quick and his shot looks great. hes gonna be a contributor immediately
new recruits
is soo nice to have several good looking recruits this year, im really looking forward to see this team play together.
especially mychal parker, hes gonna be sick
also i really hope they sell black jerseys this year they looked great and im sure plenty of people would buy them
Lets gooo Maryland
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