Signing Marshall Yanda was the top priority for the Ravens. Now the Sun reports Josh Wilson is next:
” Josh Wilson, cornerback: Fans are campaigning for Nnandi Asomugha of the Raiders, but Wilson figures more into the Ravens’ price range. The Ravens got great value after trading a fifth-round pick to Seattle for Wilson last year, and the plan wasn’t necessarily to rent the former Maryland standout for one season. His age (he’s 26), play-making ability … Read More »
Kenny Tate earned another preseason honor Thursday as he was placed on the watch list for the 2011 Butkus Award, which is awarded annually to the nation’s best linebacker at the high school, college and professional levels. Last week, Tate, a 2010 first team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection, was placed on the watch lists for the Bednarik Award and the Bronko Nagurski Award, which both honor the top defensive player in the nation.
The Rotary Lombardi Award Committee made the announcement Tuesday with Vellano among 19 players from the Atlantic Coast Conference on the preseason list which will be periodically updated and revised up to the first round of voting to determine the 12 semifinalists in October. Vellano, a native of Rexford, N.Y., emerged in the spring of 2010 and has since been atop the depth chart at defensive tackle. A 2011 consensus preseason first team All-ACC selection, Vellano started at defensive tackle … Read More »
Scouts,inc on PJ
P. J. Gallo finished his junior season with 12 receptions for 246 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, he had 93 tackles and five sacks. He says he can bench 260-pounds, squat 415 and has a 28-inch vertical jump. Gallo hopes to major in business and reports a 3.3 core GPA and a 1050 SAT.
Gallo: “I think I’m very versatile. There are a lot of things I can do. I run well and can catch the ball … Read More »
Danny O’Brien has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, given to the nation’s best college football player, and Kenny Tate has been placed to the watch list for the watch list for the Bednarik Award, given to the nation’s best defensive player. O’Brien garnered freshman All-America honors from the FWAA and was tabbed Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year in 2010. The sophomore quarterback saw action in all 13 games, … Read More »
Justin Lewis will not be with the Maryland football team in the fall as he has been dismissed from the program for a violation of team policies, head coach Randy Edsall announced Tuesday. “As with any organization there are policies which must be adhered to by all individuals and when they’re not, there are consequences for an individual’s actions,” EdsalI said. Lewis, a native of Johnsonville, S.C., started in 12 of 13 games at right guard last season. The junior played … Read More »
from MDHigh.com and Dave Lomonico
“I had just received my first scholarship offer from Maryland the week before, and I pretty much knew right then I was going to be a Terp,” said the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Petty. “But I wanted to talk to my parents first. So [on Sunday] we talked, and they asked me if I was happy with Maryland. I said I definitely … Read More »
from Jeff Barker’s article in the Sun:
Maryland‘s football program has been docked practice time during the 2011 season for NCAA secondary violations that occurred under former coach Ralph Friedgen, according to documents and school officials.The Terps violated NCAA rules by exceeding practice-time limits during the 2010 season and allowing graduate assistants and interns to monitor summer workout Maryland self-reported the violations and recommended penalties — … Read More »
What a great day for Coach Edsall!!!!! This totals 3 verbal commitments to Maryland on Sunday with more to follow.
