Testudo Times: FanPosts

What We Learned Against Navy

2010-09-07T15:39:14Z

First and foremost we learned that there should be absolutely no excuses made for the coaching staff and that they should be held accountable based on the results on the field this year.

Simply put we have talent, and a lot of that talent was on display. We have size, and a lot of that was on display. Finally, we have blazing speed on offense. That should be enough to get to a bowl game with competent coaching.

What else did we learn?

1. Mr. Franklin is so clueless when it comes to offensive play-calling. That playaction pass in the redzone was CRIMINAL and was really a turning point in the game. You can blame Jamar all you want but why call your first downfield pass of the game, with a relatively unpolished passer in that spot? Especially considering we were mowing Navy over with the running game.

2. Mr. Friedgen can still motivate. This was really what I quesitoned last year. The team seemed to lack confidence and motivation in a lot of key games. That was not the case yesturday. We clearly matched, if not exceeded Navy's motivation and preperation. Kudos to the fridge.

3. As an ancillary point to number 1, it's a crime taht we did not work Torrey Smith into the offense more. I'm puzzled. Give the kid a few reverses, a few screens. Instead he got one screen, one reverse, and one downfield target. For a kid who has all-acc talent that is unacceptable playcalling.

4. Darell Scott and D. Megget will be a formidable duo out of the backfield this year. It seems like they have put last year behind them. Both displayed excellent speed, burst, and vision (especially scott on the vision front). Scott seems to be the better every down back to me. . If you sprinkle in 10 carries for D. Meggett, then I think we will have something.

5. Wujiack is a beast! period.

6. Our secondary is going to struggle unless it improves. They were not good at getting off of their blocks on the edge, and really navy had open guys everytime it dropped back to pass. Let's hope that we can just chalk that up to navy's wierd style. This is going to be key. D. Brown's blitzes will put our guys out on islands...can they deliver?

7. J. Robinson may not be a starting qb in the acc. If he can't get some sort of passing game going---it just isn't going to work out.

Anything else that you all picked up on?

Lawson to Purdue

2010-09-06T18:25:24Z

Per Zagsblog, Jacob Lawson committed to Purdue this morning. Hopefully I didn't miss where someone else had mentioned this.

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New Espn Top 100

2010-09-05T18:52:42Z

Espn finally has a new top 100, and Dorian Finney-Smith is number 15, Baru 46, and Jabari Brown and Faust are in the twenties...Deuce Bello is up to 50 now.

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Phil Costa makes the Cowboys' 53-man roster

2010-09-05T01:48:16Z

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2010/9/4/1670104/2010-cowboys-53-man-roster#storyjump

Congrats to Phil!

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love it as a Cowboys fan

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NEW AD

2010-09-04T18:06:05Z

Maryland hires new AD, Kevin Anderson from Army. This makes no sense because Maryland should have tried to hire a bigger profiled person to fit our athletic personal. Here is the link....

I do not understand why we didn't push for Connecticut's AD or someone else who has more experience and recognizable name. In order to make the jump to an elite sports school we need a elite AD, and only time will tell with Anderson, but as of now it is looking bleak.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/terrapins-insider/2010/09/armys_kevin_anderson_to_be_nam.html

Faust down to four

2010-09-02T20:38:36Z

According to scout, Faust is down to four schools..on scout's schools of interest for Faust is Maryland - high interest...Marquette - high interest...Florida State - medium interest...Oregon State - medium interest...I guess we have to out-recruit the Golden Eagles and not have to worry about Louisville.

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Ater Majok transfers from UConn

2010-09-01T20:04:25Z

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5519804

If he considers transferring to MD id be all over that in a heartbeat!!

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ACC BBall Espn Article

2010-09-01T19:17:41Z

http://espn.go.com/ncb/notebook/_/page/notebooksummershootaround100901/acc

Pretty good article. They highlight on the significant changes in the ACC. They predict MD to finish 5th behind Duke, UNC, VT, and NC State. I agree with Duke and VT but dont agree with UNC or NC State. Both are relying on freshman to come in and start at multiple positions. Unc lacks frontcourt depth and NC state is going to start 3 freshmen (pg,sg,& pf). Thats a lot when you are competing in the ACC. They identify J Will and M. Parker as key players to watch in the upcoming year.

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Ravens trade for Josh Wilson

2010-09-01T00:51:35Z

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2010/08/ravens_acquire_cb_josh_wilson_in_trade_with_seattle.html

Welcome back to Maryland, Josh

Deuce Bello+MD= ESPN Top Plays

2010-08-31T22:32:41Z

If we end up getting Deuce Bello, i think MD could be on top plays every day of the season! His crazy athletisism could allow him to either play the 2 or maybe even the 3 which could really help MD with its overcrowded guard position. If you dont think Deuce Bello is the best or at least one of the best high school athletes in the country after this video you must be crazy.

I still hate Korie Lucious

2010-08-31T21:08:46Z

Even when they are talking trash about Lucious they still have to mention the only thing he has done worth while in his career. I hate this guy. Fear the turtle.

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http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5516728

Nolan Carroll

2010-08-30T18:45:12Z

Good to see the former terp getting some love from SI.com's unheralded drafted players article...

Nolan Carroll, CB (5th round), Dolphins

Carroll is the epitome of a hidden gem, starting just five games his entire career at Maryland and never scratching his potential. It was mostly because of injury, including breaking his leg in the second game of the 2009 season. But Carroll possesses unreal athletic ability and finally thrived once he got healthy and earned an opportunity.

Carroll ran a 4.3 in his pro day at Maryland, turning heads within the Dolphins' front office. Once he's gotten into uniform, Carroll has only continued to impress, to the point he likely will be the Dolphins' featured kick returner and will press for reps in the secondary.

I'm Neighbors with the Basketball Team

2010-08-29T18:54:18Z

So I moved into my suite on Friday to learn that Mychal Parker, Pe'Shon Howard, and Berend Weijs live two doors down from me. And I went to a party last night and hung out with Mychal Parker, Terrell Stoglin, Haukur Palsson, Dino Gregory, James Padgett, and Ashton Pankey. I thought that was pretty cool, so I thought I'd tell you all that. I already can't wait for basketball season. Go Terps.

Saw Mychal Parker Today

2010-08-28T22:28:33Z

I was walking on campus, trying to figure out where all my classes were and i practically bumped into Mychal Parker as I came around a corner. I didn't get the chance to say anything but one thing I noticed is that he didn't really look like 6'6'' although I didn't get a great look. Just thought I'd share. Also I have a group of people who are willing to do something for when Harkless comes to visit, but we need some ideas so please share.

Phil Costa gets tutored by Cowboys' Ratliff

2010-08-28T12:59:41Z

Hello everyone, check out Phil Costa getting some after-practice help from nose tackle Jay Ratliff, very cool: http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=B135E38B-DB24-3F29-E35672B57B22E655

I'm a relatively new member to the site(reading daily since we lost to Mich St. in the dance), but was curious to see if this was also a Redskins-leaning group or not. Hopefully there are a few Cowboys fans like me out here. Either case, it's good to see a Terp with the Star on his helmet. Keep up the good work, Ben, love this site.

Jabari- still a possibility?

2010-08-25T09:39:20Z

Now I know this likely means nothing, but Jabari's father is still saying Maryland is in the mix:

http://www.ibabuzz.com/beartalk/2010/08/22/basketball-jabari-brown-update/

Apparently we still have a home visit scheduled. The Cal fans I spoke to apparently don't think they have much of a shot. I just hope he stays on the West Coast if he we're out of the picture. Wonder who the actual leader is.

Predict the Class

2010-08-25T03:38:27Z

Schools about to start and a lot of high school recruits are going to start committing to their respective universities. We've heard a lot about our targets lately. It looks like we'll probably have a 2011 class of 4 people. We've already got one in Sterling Gibbs. Who will be our other 3? My prediction: Nick Faust, Antwan Space, Greg Lewis. We get our stud, 1A prospect in Faust, a 4 star forward in Space and keep the B-more pipeline going with another big in Greg Lewis. Whats your prediction?

New Scout Top 100

2010-08-24T18:13:50Z

JOB #23

DFS #28

Hopkins #37

Faust #41

Harkless #43

Baru #44

Space #76

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When Is Faust Narrowing his list???

2010-08-24T15:34:20Z

I dont like seeing Kansas and Tenn on the list. They both have a history with MD players as well as our targets (i.e. look at last year with Selby and T. Harris). Does anyone know when he will narrow his list? I also dont like seeing Harkless announce that he will take visits with Kansas and Baylor. I think we need to go ahead and sign a 1A prospect because I dont see us getting both of these guys and we might not get either.

Also, why does everyone think that Gibbs is going to come in and overtake Howard and Stoglin (or however his name is spelled)? It seems to me like we will have almost to much talent at the PG position. We signed Parker this year and I think he will be a stud. I want to beef up the SF/PF position. I think we are set at guard. Go get Space (SF/PF), G. Lewis (PF/C), and if we dont fill a SG position it wont be the end of the world. It seems to me like we should have a good enough guard rotation with Gibbs, Howard, Stoglin, and Parker.

ESPN latest Rankings

2010-08-23T03:49:22Z

For those interested, ESPN updated their rankings.

DFS came in at #13 as the highest ranked recruit with Faust taking high honors as well among UMD recruits at #16 with JOB right behind him at #17.

Norvel Pelle at #43

Hopkins #64

Bello #70

Hubert #75

Harkless #81

Baru#82

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/espnu100?&season=2011&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fespnu100%3f%26season%3d2011