In Retrospect: Was Maryland-Duke the Best Ever in Comcast?
by Ben Broman on Mar 4, 2010 6:00 AM EST
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PrintDavid posed the question before the game, and I gotta say that unless Greivis Vasquez hit a three at the buzzer to win, the game could not have been planned any better.
Looking back on Maryland's huge win, the only games that challenge it in terms of how good the game was are the two UNC games (last year and 2007) and the Duke game from 2005. But none of those games came close to having the emotional importance of this game, and neither game had as big of implications in the ACC.
For me, I give it #1 status at the moment, not by much. Maybe it's just the emotion from last night, but If it didn't match the above two games, it came very close, and the simple fact that's it's Greivis Vasquez's Senior Night puts it over the top for me. Besides, the importance of this game, especially if UNC can pull off the upset over Duke on Saturday, is much higher.
Look at this way: no one rioted after the other two games. The other two were games that kept Maryland off the bubble - this one vaulted them past the bubble, moved them back to the forefront of the college basketball world, got the Terps back in the national discussion. While the other two might've saved the season, this is the one that significantly changes the season.
Maybe I'm living in the moment too much. Let me know if I am.
So, having rested a little, where does this game rank in the Comcast Center's young history? Give your opinions below.
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I agree, #1
I think this was the best game ever played at Comcast, just in terms of what was at stake and the quality of the matchup. Best in the conference, ACC player (and possibly coach) of the year, and senior night for Vasquez. What could be better than that? How about against a top 5 opponent? Check. And who would we as Maryland fans love no other to beat for all those prizes? DUKE. They have frankly owned us the past few meetings so to turn a losing skid around like that with SO MUCH on the line and to be treated to a great, fantastic, quality-played basketball game (hard to appreciate it in the moment lol), it has to vault to the top. Bbroman makes a good point because this actually catapulted us to #1, not merely a great game/upset….
Whatever it is, that was a hell of a game to remember
so true
and falling asleep was just as nice. High blood pressure and anger/depression are never a good nightcap.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Mar 4, 2010 9:41 AM EST up reply actions
lol
i had trouble falling asleep. i was still shaking with excitement.
life as an UMD fan is so good right now…
It is so good right now.
I woke up early to watch sportsday on csn. I forgot how good it feels to beat duke
by MurlandTerps on Mar 4, 2010 10:51 AM EST up reply actions
who are these terps ?
coming from behind, winning on the road , winning in double OT, beating duke, playing as a team … this was the team that lost to Bill&Mary ? yes , this was one of the best , most meaningful games but what a season this has been …so far… we could turn off the lights and call it a super season right now … but it seems that we might still have some gas left in the tank … credit to the seniors, to GV , to the team, to the fans and especially to Coach W who has steered us through this transforming season . These guys look like a real team and all the players want in on this action.
Now to focus and finish strong in Charlottesville … hoping that the heels will rally against their neighbors … again Bro’ thanks for your coverage of these special terps. GoTerps !
I Wasn't There Last Night...
So I cannot say for sure. But I was there when we beat UNC in DJ/Jones/Ibekwe’s senior season. That game is #1 for me.
That UNC team was a better team than this Duke team. We were unranked and probably more disrespected that year than we have been this year.
This Duke game is #2 for me
i was there...great one no doubt
but i think last night was better—-the senior day angle puts it WAY over the top and it’s not even close in my opinion
Greivis Vazquez
Game after game. How many big shots has Vazquez hit in his life?
I mean Maryland has an Elite Eight chance simply because Vazquez owns the second half of every game, has the ability to make HUGE shots, and he usually is the best player on the court.
ESPN is clueless on recruiting
they were reporting that selby and maryland were “in discussions” yesturday AFTER the news broke that he wasn’t coming for the game b/c he didn’t want to overshaddow prospects legitimately considering MD
for someone who talks about TTK being horrible—-I’d expect you’d realize that whatever TT.com’s flaws—-ESPN is MUCH MUCH worse on recruiting
For recruiting news, they're by far the worst
Though, IMO, they might be the best for recruiting evals. I remember hearing most of their staff are just scouts that have almost nothing in the way of connections. Equates to good writeups and ratings, but nothing in the way of news.
FWIW
He wrote on his twitter that he hadn’t narrowed his list down to 3 and he didn’t know where ESPN got their info
#1 Hands Down.
This game was no question the greatest MD game I’ve seen since the National Championship game. I think this team can win another one this year. Let’s make another run to remember boys!
We just got to get to the sweet 16 baby
by MurlandTerps on Mar 4, 2010 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
What about the '04 ACC Championship game?
Sometimes that is more special to me than the NCAA Championship game (forgive my blasphemy)
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk - Tuco
by ravoriobulleterpitals on Mar 4, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions
C.J. Leslie
I asked him to confirm or deny ESPN’s story that he was down to 3 schools (Kentucky, NC State, and Florida). Don’t know if I had anything to do with him posting this on his twitter 15 minutes ago:
“The Espn thing is not true I haven’t cut my list to 3. Don’t kno where he got that info.”
What year did the chant start?
You know the one I’m talkin about…the “F- Duke” chant. I think it started when I was there, 1991-1996.
Gary Parrish
For once he actually said something about Maryland that made me happy. Apparently he said that the game last night was the best college basketball environment all year. i didnt see this quote directly, but someone on espn quoted him. But Wow, i believed this myself, but its good to hear from someone who’s been to other arenas this year. good work fans (including myself), Comcast was ELECTRIC!!!
This was #1 for me at Comcast
Two key elements that make it stand out:
1) Contributions literally from everyone in the rotation. A true team effort.
2) GV sealing it with his crazy shot at the end and the free throws
3) We didn’t even play as well as we’re capable of…in the middle 15-20 minutes of the game we really struggled…yet we found a way to pull it off. Part will & determination, part destiny. It really seemed like we were meant to win this game.
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