Updated Maryland Depth Chart: No Hint of QB Leanings
by Ben Broman on Oct 10, 2011 9:27 PM EDT
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Not surprisingly, given that Randy Edsall has already said no decision will be made until Saturday. But, in case you held hope, you can release it now: in Maryland's most recent updated depth chart, the starting QB is listed as Danny O'Brien or C.J. Brown. Edsall will continue to hold his cards close to the chest on this one.
Though, if you do want to get all conspiracy-theorist about it, Danny O'B is listed first, despite Brown coming first alphabetically. So, y'know, maybe that's a hint. Unless that's exactly what Edsall wants you to think ... or something.
That's probably the most notable development in the depth chart, with only minor changes elsewhere. Andrew Gonnella's spot at left guard is now occupied by the massive Pete White, who's weighing in at 330 pounds, and White's backed up by true freshman Nate Clarke. Tony Logan is no longer listed as a kick returner, either, being supplanted by Avery Graham.
What's more interesting is what's stayed the same: namely, Kenny Tate is in the depth chart and still starting at STAR, while Demetrius Hartsfield - who was injured last week - is still starting at WILL, meaning it's a good bet he'll be good to go on Saturday. A.J. Francis is still behind Maurice Hampton at defensive tackle, while Ronnie Tyler is still listed as the third receiver. And, of course, D.J. Adams is nowhere to be found.
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we need a fucking answer
WHY IS DJ NOT PLAYING
i just dont get it. what could he possibly have done? why cant we know? this shit is only flying bc we arent a huge program. no way a great runningback just goes missing at texas or OU or USC or bama without any real explanation. if i was at media day i would just hound edsall till he said something. this might be the most frustrating thing this season
Maybe Edsall doesn't like his dyed hair
Actually, i’m pretty positive Edsall doesn’t like his dyed hair
by T Free on Oct 10, 2011 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
dyed hair?
RIP Lennie Bias
Hold my Vick
The rebirth of Maryland Basketball. GO TERPS
Turgeon General, Fear the Turgeon, in Turgeon we trust.
Danny O'brien=future #1 overall pick
Lesean is the "Real Slim Shady"
He dyed his hair blond awhile back
I assume its still that way… and seeing as how Edsall doesn’t allow do-rags and whatnot, i could see him disliking dyed hair. I’m just joking about that being the reason he doesn’t get PT though.
In one of Broman’s posts on here he mentioned the dyed hair, though i don’t remember how long ago or what post it was. Maybe somebody else, perhaps Broman himself, could recall better than i can.
If I remember correctly
His hair was only blonde during camp and he has since cut it off. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a shot of him on the sidelines with normal/non-blonde hair
Think he was the anonymous WaPo source?
Its not damning evidence, but it makes me wonder…
by kryptonianjorel on Oct 10, 2011 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't think it was DJ in the WaPo
as the article stated that the quote was from a prominent senior on the team, which DJ is not
I take that back partially
didn’t say senior, but said he only had 3 months left with Edsall, which most likely means he is a senior (or transferring)
by kryptonianjorel on Oct 10, 2011 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Ah, I see
I must have assumed senior when I read that the player would be gone in three months, but you’re right, doesn’t necessarily mean senior.
DJ
My guess is that he’s a terrible blocker. Pass protection is so important for a running back to play on more than known running plays. That’s all I got.
by TerpFan2001 on Oct 10, 2011 9:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Looking at the Bright Side
Only 5 of our 22 starters are seniors!
Edsalls quote on the RB's after the Towson game....
“I think the one thing you’ll probably see is you’ll probably see Justus a little bit more,” coach Randy Edsall said. “It’s a decision you make as a coach that you take a look and you’re always evaluating and have thoughts. Just going forward, it might be a situation where we’ll just be using those two and Jeremiah [Wilson] on third down.”
Edsall’s being a two faced prick here- on one hand he hides info on individal injuries weekly, now is playing the QB mystery game, but here doesnt mince any words in telling the press that DJ Adams isnt going to play. What is with this double standard?? I think its unvelievable a coach would pull this kind of shit with an individual player. I’ve said it before- wont be the least bit surprised if DJ leaves before the sesaon is out, and its these kind of coach driven games that will lose a lockerroom. As the above mentioned, only 5 of 22 starters are seniors… it may not be a very bright side
Blocking has never been a strong suit for DJ and that may well be the problem as noted above. If you watch Pickett when he is in there he will give you the effort on blocking. Fridge you may remember had some good running backs who had trouble with blocking and they to played sparingly. At this level you cannot just be a running back, unless you are playing strickly as a TB.
But DJ was used for short yardage situations
which he excelled at. He wasn’t in there for running AND blocking, which is the duty of the primary, between the 20s, RB like Megget i(and Scott last year). Pickett makes an excellent back-up in these situations as well (replacing Megget, who was Scott’s back-up last year).
But DJ was a short-yardage and TD in the Red Zone machine, which has been GLARINGLY lacking this season (1-7 Red Zone offense in the Miami game, poor RZ %s in the others, waaaay too many missed opportunites on short yardage 3rd down situations, etc.)
DJ was the third option last year for short yardage, and he brought success there. Why isn’t he the third option now. The fact that we are using “was” instead of “is” when talking about him just gets me soooo frustrated.
The ONLY excuse can think of that doesn’t make Edsall look like some petty dictator is a major issue Edsall doesn’t want to release to the public because it would be too big an embarrassment to DJ, and DJ wants it that way. I would respect that, and frankly if that is the case then it’s none of our dang business. Still has me frustrated, however.
maybe DJ is having trouble academically
and until he gets his stuff together – he ain’t playing – remember – Edsell puts a premium on student athlete
He was apparently on the Honor Roll last semester
at least his name was on the list among the honor roll student-athletes posted on the scoreboard at the Temple game
Ironically
He’d still have to be at practice and meetings just the same, so its not like he’d get more time to study, he’d just be doing all practices without getting any playing time
by kryptonianjorel on Oct 11, 2011 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions
WHERE DO I SIGN UP?!?!
Where do I sign up for the “FREE DJ” shirts?!?!?!
by Terp_the_Great on Oct 12, 2011 12:12 PM EDT reply actions
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