A Brief Introduction
by Pete Volk on Jan 23, 2012 5:45 PM EST
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Print[Ed's note: Hey all, Ben B. here. We have an exciting announcement for everybody: as you may've surmised by now, we're adding a writer to the staff here at TT. We're delighted to announce that Pete Volk, formerly the head man over at Terrapin Station, has joined the Testudo Times family. Many of you already know Pete from his great work over at TS, and for those of you who don't, you'll be acquainted to him pretty quickly. We're delighted to have Pete on board and feel he'll play a huge role in our continuing effort to provide you the best and most timely Maryland Terrapins news possible.
So, with no further ado, let's turn things over to the man himself. Please give him a warm welcome. - Ben]
Hey all, my name is Pete Volk and I'm happy to announce my arrival as a part of the Testudo Times team. Some of you may know me from Terrapin Station, a blog I started up about two years ago, and others still may know me from Scout, where I worked from 2009-10.
I'm a junior broadcast journalism major at Maryland, and during breaks I live near campus in Silver Spring, Maryland. I grew up in Los Angeles (big Dodger, Laker, King and 49ers fan), but Terp Nation is where my allegiances truly lie.
I've been a huge fan of Testudo Times for years now, and it's truly an honor to join up with the team. I hope I can continue the tradition of providing timely, accurate, and well-written Maryland news and analysis that Ben, Dave and Ben have given you guys in the past.
Great to be on board. I know some of you through Twitter, and others from Maryland itself, but I look forward to interacting with all of the great Testudo Times community. If you guys have any questions for me, I'll be hanging around the comments section.
Also, shameless plug - feel free to follow me on Twitter - @Pete_Volk.
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Welcome to the staff
Can’t wait to see your views on the things going on with MD athletics
I'll join the choir in welcoming.
welcome!
I like throwing baseballs & footballs. Walks on beach are cool, especially w/wife & kids or some Bieber beats. Shoes are my passion and I love to ride bikes. - Guts' Twitter Bio
by BaltimoreSportsFan on Jan 23, 2012 6:04 PM EST reply actions
Welcome
Looking forward to reading your stuff. Hope this announcement has helped ease the pain from your Niner loss yesterday.
by Fear the TurGle on Jan 23, 2012 6:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
huge ravens fan
so i know how you feel. I look forward to reading your articles and i hope TT is good to you is the coming future
Welcome
From a fellow Silver Spring Terp
by terpsfan06 on Jan 23, 2012 6:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He's actually joining the best college blog
Isn’t that correct Broman?
Now your avatar is a problem
Broman got the MD shell avatar, Ben 2.0 with the more basketball centric avatar, and Dave with the football centirc avatar.
Get cracking on finding a new one!
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Ummmm, that would be Workaholics...
off to a rocky start, pal.
by 1 proud terp on Jan 23, 2012 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
Love Workaholics
But Archer has a special place in my heart
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Welcome Pete
You are joining, in my opinion, an award winning team. These guys are the best in the business. Be careful for what you wish for though. There has been many of sleepless nights for Ben. Great to have you.
Welcome from CA!
I did the opposite and moved from MD → CA. Feeling your 9er paid as well since I had the double whammy as both my Ravens & 9ers lost. Can’t wait to read your upcoming posts. Go Terps!
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I'm not comfortable with this...
I dont trust the guy
by word2bigbird on Jan 23, 2012 7:04 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Keeping it real
You’re still #1 in my book.
by word2bigbird on Jan 23, 2012 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome aboard Pete!
RIP Lennie Bias
Turgeon General, Fear the Turgeon, in Turgeon we trust.
Lesean is the "Real Slim Shady"
Congrats on the new gig, Pete!
Ben and the boys have built an awesome community here, looking forward to you helping TT grow even bigger. The more Terps content from the writers, the better. Keep us junkies craving more. Cheers, bro!!
So...
Does he have incentives in his contract for recruiting?
Is he here to help us go from good to great?
Ben, will you come back later and apologize for not doing a good enough job of lowering expectations for him?
Sorry, I had to. Welcome aboard big guy
by T Free on Jan 23, 2012 7:31 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
Welcome
Congrats on the new gig and I look forward to reading your stuff. Go Terps.
As Edsall says to recruits on their official visits...
Welcome, young man.
by bloodwatermission on Jan 23, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions
Tight Ship
Ben runs a tight ship. As long as you don’t color your hair or wear a hat indoors I think you’ll be fine.
by Fear the TurGle on Jan 23, 2012 8:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Phi tau connect
What up pete? Congrats man.
by SteeleTERP10 on Jan 23, 2012 9:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Fresh meet, eh!
Pete, lets get right to it. BB has a get out of jail free card this year, so recruiting is of main concern there. Now FB is another story. What are your views on Coach Edsall? Because he has been slapped around more than a $5 Ho into S&M. Are you on the Love Train or the Pony Express ready to run him out of town? An inquisitive mind wants to know, LOL.
How about in between?
I was good with the higher until he made his coordinator hires last year. Hated the additions of Crowton and Bradford from the outset, and the season obviously didn’t help my opinion of the guy. But I really like Locksley and Stewart, so that’s a good sign.
If it was feasible to fire him after one year, I would have been for it. I just don’t think that was the case. Cautiously optimistic about possibly doubling our win total next year.
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WELCOME!!!!
I couldn’t agree more. I realist and not a basher. There’s alot of talent on your staff.
by TwerpsNoMore on Jan 24, 2012 5:30 AM EST up reply actions
I thought having the name "Ben" was a pre-requisite for working at Testudo Times.
Dave, your middle name is Ben, right?!?
by 1 proud terp on Jan 23, 2012 9:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
So, Pete
I’m unfamiliar with your Terrapin Station work. Do you have any particular aspect of Maryland athletics that you feel as though is your strong suit? I mean like, are you a rabid recruiting junky, strong Xs and Ox type of guy, a lot more devoted to one sport over all the others?
Have any non-rev sports that you enjoy following? Favorite MD moment? Are you psyched for the floor naming tomorrow?
by NAmstrong on Jan 23, 2012 9:43 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Great questions
I love recruiting, especially football. I hope to bring some features in that realm to the site, and look to build on the strong base already here.
I grew up with baseball, but would have to say my favorite sports now are football and soccer (which answers the non-rev question). Of course, I love Terps basketball as well, but I barely follow the NBA.
My favorite MD moment that I attended in person had to be the double buzzer-beater against Georgia Tech my freshman year. It’s either that or high-fiving Eric Hayes when rushing the court after the Duke game that same year.
An underrated game in general was the snowpocalypse game against North Carolina – since non-students couldn’t make it to the game it was just a packed house of students and we just whipped the Tar Heels.
Very psyched for the floor naming and everything going on Wednesday. It’s the first day of classes here, but I plan on showing up as early as I can. Nothing like a Duke game.
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I remember watching that game
Comcast definitely had a different intensity. Watched it from the house of a UNC grad in Virginia Beach. Got to talk so much shit. Good times.
Welcome Pete
It will be great to have a voice in the fold from a current student, we get our share in the comments but not from the writers as much, for obvious reasons. Keeping that unique perspective in the forefront of your writing is something that will be much appreciated around here.. Welcome aboard!
South Carolina welcomes you, Pete.
You’ve been put on the spot already about Edsall, so let me ask you your opinion of Turge. I think he was a great hire and see great things happening in the future. Your thoughts???
Couldn't be more excited about the future
I’m a full believer in Turgeon, he’s said the right things, he’s impressed me with his X’s and O’s, and he’s hired the right people. Like I said earlier about Edsall, I think you can tell a lot about a coach by the people he hires around him. Spinelli, Ranson and Hill are all talented in one way or another, and if it’s done right we can just lock down the DC to Maryland area (with some Texas influence on the side). Turgeon’s had an incredibly positive impact on this tea already, and I think he’s building a top-level program here.
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welcome 'pistol' pete
I’m sure you can’t outdraw Ben B – but that’s okay, no one with a ‘right’ mind could!
by Terp2B on Jan 23, 2012 11:08 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Welcome
well this explains why terp insider hasn’t had any new content lately!
WELCOME
PETE, great addition !! Whats your thoughts on MD. FOOTBALL ?? I believe MD. could be a top 25 in Basketball next year W/ our incoming freshman. Your thoughts ???
I think both have promise
Football needs a while, but with the hires of Stewart and Locksley, they’re now headed in the right path. I think DOB will bounce back in Locksley’s system, and Tate will hopefully end up at safety again, which means Maryland will essentially have their two best players back.
I think Maryland basketball could be top 25 next year, and they have the potential to be top ten the year after that. This team is so young and they have such great talent coming in next year that the sky is really the limit for this squad.
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by Pete Volk on Jan 24, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
dead on - I like you already Pete - ha ha ha
"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."
by bball purist on Jan 24, 2012 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
Welcome Pete from a HUGE TERP and NY GIANT fan :)
Tough loss by the 49ers last weekend but I can’t complain. It was a great game and I was on the edge of my seat with any body part that can be crossed, crossed on that winning Giant’s field goal (was praying not to have the same outcome as Cundiff had earlier).
But as far as the Terps go, I’m a huge fan. Class of 83’. Been through the Bias tragedy, the Wade debacle and the Gary Glory years. Love what Turgeon brings to the team and the University and looking forward to more HIGHS than lows while he’s here.
Looking forward to your input as a youngster (relatively speaking) and current student as well as a journalist. It will be nice to have more “insider” info to help us understand what’s going on around campus with our TERPS.
Again welcome Pete and just remember to put the seat down, there are ladies on this board too LOL!
GO TERPS!!!
welcome
As a another junior student (engineering though) to another junior student I say welcome and hopefully you will show that there are passionate student fans like us still out there.
J School represent!
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We're gonna win, you know. Stats lie.
by duck on Jan 24, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
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