Terps Football Loses Two More, But It's Not Transfers This Time

by Ben Broman on Feb 3, 2012 3:42 PM EST in Football

No blaming Randy Edsall for these two, and no change the Transfer Counter. But, still, Maryland football just opened up two more scholarships through attrition: first, linebacker/safety Desmond Kearse was dismissed from the team for academics, while Pete DeSouza - who, you may remember, broke both legs in 2010 in a motor scooter accident - is giving up football and will be a student assistant.

I was always unsure if DeSouza would ever get back to playing form, and thought this was always going to be a little likely. Kearse is more disappointing; while he wasn't a true linebacker, he was a monster rushing the passer and super-athletic. Disappointing to see him leave, but tough to blame anyone for it. (Except, well, maybe him.)

Anyway, if you're keeping track, Maryland's scholarship count now stands at 82 by my count, leaving plenty of room to add a certain Mr. Diggs or any transfers that want to join up. Looking at the depth chart, I'm not sure either absence will have a huge impact; Maryland's bringing in a half-dozen linebackers in this class, and have plenty of depth at offensive line as well. There should be another full class for recruiting next year, which is good news.

Side note: the football team is holding tryouts Feb. 8 at Gossett. Someone, please, go undercover.

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Desmond Kearse was that kid who kept getting to the passer?

That sucks he was good

by Maryland1206 on Feb 3, 2012 3:45 PM EST reply actions

When did he get to the passer?

The kid came in as a 175 lb DE. Never really did anything, except maybe vs Morgan St in ’10.

by Chad Ahalt on Feb 3, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

There wouldn’t be a need to go undercover if Athletics made an awesome video of the tryouts like Franklin at Vandy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG26Kqi2ytA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogvIUckjHs8

by discuit on Feb 3, 2012 3:52 PM EST reply actions

Diggs ain't walking through that door..

by Terpentine on Feb 3, 2012 4:02 PM EST reply actions

Probably not

But you have to be in it to win it

by PhillyTerp on Feb 3, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

I just signed up for tryouts

Anyone want a piece of a 6’1" 200lb white guy? I am slow but if I get a hold of you watch out

by TerpfanMA on Feb 3, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions

I want you on our sidelines

Slingin’ a bunch of negative comments at our opponents, kinda like the Robin Ficker (of Bullets and Wiz opponent heckling fame for u youngsters) for the Terps… lmao

"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."

by bball purist on Feb 3, 2012 6:13 PM EST reply actions

for TERPfanMA

"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."

by bball purist on Feb 3, 2012 6:13 PM EST up reply actions

here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Ficker

"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."

by bball purist on Feb 3, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions

Replay fail

by NAmstrong on Feb 3, 2012 8:50 PM EST up reply actions

or reply even

Wow, double fail.

by NAmstrong on Feb 3, 2012 8:51 PM EST up reply actions

Neville Bros quote again

“It’s freedom of Speech, as long as you don’t say too much.”

From Ficker’s Wiki page:

“Although he last attended an NBA game in April 1998,23 Ficker is known for his “passionate” support of the NBA’s Washington Bullets. For many years, he heckled the opposing team at the games.24 Ficker had seats at USAir Arena immediately behind the visiting bench. When the team moved to the MCI Center, they took the opportunity to reseat Ficker well away from the court. He gave up his seats in response.25 (Note: This website has a photo of Ficker heckling Michael Jordan.)
Though many players from opposing teams were aware of Ficker,26 Phoenix Suns star Charles Barkley in particular thought so much of him that he flew him out to Phoenix during the 1993 NBA Finals. Barkley bought Ficker a ticket directly behind the bench of the visiting Chicago Bulls with the intent that Ficker’s taunts would distract the Bulls players. Ficker did not last the first quarter before being removed by America West Arena security.27"

"A new era has dawned in Maryland Athletics..."

by bball purist on Feb 3, 2012 6:16 PM EST reply actions

Wish Desouza well

one of life’s events we wish we could take back. You have to be happy with the studs in this class. All things considered Terps are looking good. I would so like to see a local 5 star guy pick the Terps and stay home. We have been very close with several for years only to have them run off to Florida or where ever. Any recruit has to be impressed with all the former Terps doing so well in the NFL. Sports media in the area is second to none. Hope Mr. Diggs comes through for us. Go Terps!

by Corvette Terp on Feb 3, 2012 6:58 PM EST reply actions

You guys see that article

about all the New Mexico/Iowa Western Community College players wanting to transfer here?

Intrigued by some, but reminds me of what Edsall said Wednesday about it being hard for UMD to accept JuCo players because of academics. Some of them have already transferred multiple times. Also, if a kid is dismissed from WVU for academics, don’t know what chance they have.

by RSVRTERP on Feb 3, 2012 7:27 PM EST reply actions