Just when we had written off Lance Stephenson from the Maryland picture, his Dad announces in USA Today that the choice for his son is down to Maryland and Arizona. This is after the Terps had been written off weeks ago with Adam Zagoria saying his sources said Gary’s system was too rigid for Born Ready. I said that was hogwash then and I stand by it now. While it might be true that maybe Lance wanted Kansas or Kentucky … Read More »
Terp Talk Thursday Night 5-21-09
Host–Bruce Posner Co Host –Dino
Guest– David Katz from sportsfanlive.com– Live in studio
Subjects—Women’s Lacrosse Quest for NCAA Title, Greivis Works out for the Wizards, Lance Stephenson Back in the Picture
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According to multiple sources Greivis Vasquez more then held his own during a brief tryout with the Wizards. For more info about the tryout, check out the article by Jeff Barker in today’s Sun. Greivis again stated his preference not to play in Europe.When asked about what position would be right for Greivis he responded “I’m a point guard; that’s another thing that I want to make it clear,” Vasquez said. “I’m not a shooting guard. I’m a combo … Read More »
Early in the first half, Carmelo was being shut down and the Nuggets were getting blown away by theLakers, when Linas Kleiza was inserted into the lineup. He nailed 3 threes and brought Denver back into the game. Carmelo Anthony again was superb scoring 34 and adding a tremendous physical presence to the Denver lineup. Next game Saturday Night at 8:30 from Denver.
Maryland placed four players on the 2009 USILA Men’s Lacrosse All-America teams, which were announced Thursday. Sophomores Ryan Young and Max Schmidt earned second and third team honors, respectively, while sophomore Grant Catalino and senior Dan Groot were honorable mention selections.
Young earns his first All-America honor and was the catalyst of the Maryland offense throughout the 2009 season. The attackman, who is a native of Massapequa, N.Y., finished the season second on the team in points with 40 on 19 goals and 21 … Read More »
It’s a packed Thursday night show this week. Internet sports genius, David Katz formerly of Yahoo Sports and now sportsfanlive.com will be in along with Dino to Co Host. As I am writing this, I am trying to get Brian Sereno, PR Director of he Wizards to call in to report on how Greivis performed at his workout in Washington Thursday morning. Of course we will preview the Lady Terps quest for the NCAA Title in lacrosse this weekend at … Read More »
Ernei Grunfeld GM of the Wizards has always had a soft spot for ex Terrapin basketball players. Juan Dixon, Steve Blake, Lonnie Baxter have all made their way through the Balto DC area. This is why it came of no surprise to me when I was told that Greivis would be in for a workout Tuesday morning at 11AM. . Remember Greivis has not hired an agent yet so he is still eligible to return to the university. Whatever happens, … Read More »
ESPN late morning host Colin Cowherd was on a tirade about how weak the East was this year and how the Cavaliers are so overrated. IT’s LeBron and nothing else. Well he wasn’t all wrong as on Weds night the King scored 48 yet his team collapsed down the wire to lose to Orlando in Game one. Game 2, now a must win for Carmelo and Denver.
After a 2 year lapse in the rivalry , the Terrapins and Mountaineers will resume their battles on 2010. The Terps will host WVU in 2011 and 2013. In a another football note it is great see Ralph after he has lost over 90 pounds on the newly popular Med-Fast diet.
According to terrapintimes.com Terrapin sophomore Steve Goins has changed his mind, promised to improve on and off the court, and will continue his Terrapin career. The Terrapins now awit the NBA fate of Greivis Vasquez to see how the 2009-10 team will be structured. There is finally some depth in the big men for Maryland. As of now Jerome Burney, Steve Goins, Dino Gregory,Jordan Williams, and James Padgett make up this group.
