Danny O”Brien must be sleeping better tonight. The return of Locksley will signal a return to a pro style offense, one that will fit the needs of our Junior QB1. Much more tomorrow on Koons Ford Terp Talk at 6PM. This is just the beginning of the news for Maryland Football!!!
The biggest mistake made by Crowton was not adapting the offense to DOB’s expertise as a drop back pro style QB.
Many new commits and transfers will be announced in the coming days that will tremendously excite Terrapin nation.
This was a crucial first step!!!
The University of Maryland officially capped the 2011 football season Sunday afternoon at Stamp Student Union with its annual banquet. Joe Vellano led the way by taking home three awards. The junior from Rexford, N.Y., was named the Ray Krouse Award winner as team MVP, best defensive player and top lineman. Gonnella, a native of Monroe, N.Y., secured the George C. Cook Memorial Award for the senior with the highest grade-point average and the C.P. “Lefty” McIntosh Public Service Award.
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Defensive linemen Keith Bowers and Andre Monroe, and linebacker Lorne Goree were all selected to the College Football News (CFN) Freshman All-America team on Friday.
Monroe, who ranks second in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) in sacks among freshmen (0.56 per game), earned a spot on the second team. Bowers and Goree were honorable mention choices.
Bowers played in all 12 games, starting the final 11 at defensive end. He posted 36 tackles, including six tackles for loss and 2.5 … Read More »
Maryland’s Joe Vellanowas voted to the second team of the 2011 Walter Camp All-America team.
The Walter Camp Football Foundation made the announcement Thursday evening as part of The Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN.
A two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference choice (second team in 2010; first team in 2011), Vellano posted 94 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, four pass breakups and two fumble recoveries this season.
“It’s a great honor be chosen for … Read More »
Maryland junior offensive tackle R.J. Dill has been granted his release in order to transfer to another institution.
“We wish R.J. well in his future athletic and academic pursuits,” head coach Randy Edsall said Tuesday evening. “We appreciate the commitment and effort R.J. has given to the Maryland football program.”
Dill played in 37 career games, including 33 starts (23 at right tackle; 10 at left tackle). The native of Mechanicsburg, Pa., has one year of eligibility remaining and is … Read More »
from terrapintimes.com —Greg Spence–Noah Spence’s Father says:
“A parent could not ask for better coaches to entrust his son to than the gentlemen that came to my house tonight to meet with me and my wife. Coaches Edsall and Gattuso (defensive line coach) were outstanding and sincere. I will post again after Noah commits to say “hi” but until then, have a great one Terp Nation! Go Terps!!”
Remember–Noah Spence is the #1 2012 defensive end recruit in the … Read More »
This is a huge day for Maryland football. 5’9 210 athlete Kenneth Goins has verballed to to the University of Maryland. Tremendous athletes from Baltimore’s football powerhouse have eluded the Terps since 1984. Perhaps this triggers a change.
Yes as a member of the ASCMA I cast my vote for both Joe Vellano (1st team) and Demetrius Hartsfield yesterday
from umterps.com
Maryland’s Joe Vellano and Demetrius Hartsfieldwere voted to the 2011 All-ACC football team in an announcement Monday by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA).
Vellano was a first-team choice along the defensive line, while Hartsfield earned an honorable-mention nod at linebacker.
Vellano, a 2010 second team all-conference selection, posted 94 tackles, including 7.5 tackles … Read More »
from Jeff Barker in the Sun:
A key figure for Maryland’s next football season could be quarterback Danny O’Brien. Will he stay at the school? Here is what I know:
*The quarterback has not made any pronouncements about leaving or staying. I know that Randy Edsall has spoken with O’Brien, who has not complained to the coach about the program in general or the offensive system in particular. Maryland had new offensive and defensive coordinators this season. O’Brien, the Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the … Read More »
