As is usual here, we’re not going to post a score or any specifics about last Saturday’s scrimmage at Loyola, but we’re not going to try to ignore that it happened either. What we will do here is take a look at a few of the Terps who played really well vs. the Greyhounds.
Billy Gribbin – What a debut for the Penn State transfer. Gribbin scored the Terps’ first two goals and looked to be completely comfortable with the Maryland offense. His decision-making was solid and could have had a couple of assists if some shots off of some of his passes found their way into the goal. When asked about who he thought had a good scrimmage Coach Tillman, Gribbin was the first player he brought up; high praise off of one outing as a Terp.
Niko Amato – Nothing new here; Amato was terrific as a ball-stopper. The fact that he looked so at ease in front of an entirely new close defense and a mostly new crew of shorties is amazing. He played just a little more than two quarters and exited the game with nine saves. Nothing will help give the new defense time to gel together than Amato stopping shots.
Jesse Bernhardt – This is another one that could be mentioned among the “played well” each and every week. He was all over the field, defensively and on the wings. I’m not sure how many lock-down long poles there are this season, but Bernhardt is capable of taking away a midfield unit’s No. 1 option. He certainly gives the Terps’ defense a certain sense of security when he’s on the field.
A few others that had some good moments include: Landon Carr, Goran Murray, Taylor Morgan and Michael Ehrhardt
Team Captains
Five Terps were selected by team vote to serve as 2012 team captains: seniors Jake Bernhardt, Joe Cummings and Drew Snider, and juniors Jesse Bernhardt and Owen Blye.
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