Coming off of its seventh NCAA title in program history, the Maryland field hockey team announced today the addition of three incoming freshmen to the squad. The class of 2015 will assist the Terps in carrying on their tradition of success. This year’s class includes three members of the U.S. National team pipeline system – Maxine Fluharty (Millsboro, Del./Sussex Technical), Katie Gerzabek (Springfield, Pa./Academy of Notre Dame), and Kasey Tapman (Pocomoke City, Md./Pocomoke).
Missy Meharg was named the 5th best … Read More »
Running back Justus Pickett signed a national letter of intent Monday and will join the Terps in the fall. His signing increases the 2011 class to 21 student-athletes. A native of Charlotte, N.C., Pickett rushed for 2,429 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. That was the third-most yards ever in one season by a Mecklenburg County back and the TD total was ninth. Pickett was the 2010 Southwestern 4A Conference Offensive Player of the Year and made several all-state teams … Read More »
Maryland head football coach Randy Edsall announced Monday that Andre Powell has joined the staff as running backs coach. Powell spent the last four seasons at Clemson where he coached running backs and coordinated the special teams his final three years. He tutored All-Atlantic Coast Conference running backs James Davis and C.J. Spiller, two of the top three rushers in Clemson history. Spiller finished his career No. 2 in NCAA FBS history in all-purpose running.
This would be a great get for the Terps. Randy is a great recruiter in the Florida area.
Madieu Williams, a Minnesota Vikings safety who played at the University of Maryland, was named the winner of the Walter Payton Award before kickoff of Super Bowl XLV. Williams, who was born in Sierra Leone, also attended DuVal High School in Lanham, Md., and Towson University.
“It’s a tremendous honor to win the award named after Walter Payton, one of the greatest men to ever play in the National Football League,” Williams said from Iraq, where he is visiting U.S. … Read More »
The best halftime show ever? Here are Slash and Fergie singing Sweet Child of Mine:
Lots of my readers wanted the Steelers to lose in the worst way. I am happy they lost. It takes a little of the sting out of the Ravens disastrous 2 losses to Pittsburgh. It was great to see the defensive player of the year, #43, get beat by Jennings. It was fun to watch the Mike Tomlin interview. I am waiting for the Hines Ward interview. The Steelers were unable to attack a totally depleted Packer secondary.
However, the … Read More »
Lynetta Kizer had 22 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 12 Maryland used a strong second half to defeat North Carolina State 88-59 on Sunday. The Terrapins (20-3, 6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed by 12 with just over 13 minutes elapsed and 39-36 at halftime before storming back to extend their winning streak to seven. The victory gave Maryland its seventh consecutive 20-win season under coach Brenda Frese.
Terp Talk Thursday Night 02-03-11
Host–Bruce Posner Guests Freddie, Dave LaMonico
Subjects–Review of Duke game, Football event, Baseball banquet, Football recruits, Terp News
Post Game Report –Excuse the Lighting
27 Assists, 7 Turnovers, 9 steals—–This is what PeShon triggered today. The Terrapins though playing a weak Demon Deacon team, looked better then they have all year. PeShon brings a toughness to this team that resonated throughout the team. Passing was better, better 3 oint looks, better effort across the board. You had a ense the game was in PeShon’s hands as … Read More »
