The No. 1-ranked Maryland field hockey team pulled away from No. 3 Wake Forest, 4-1, Saturday in a classic conference rivalry match. Four Terps scored in the win, while senior goalkeeper Alicia Grater notched four saves to keep the Terps perfect at 10-0 (2-0) on the year. This game was a rematch of last year’s national championship game and ACC championship game, in which the Terps claimed both crowns. … Read More »
It’s gut check time today for Maryland. “I thought we had a good week of practice,” Friedgen said. “Right now we need to get a win. It would be very important for us. Obviously, I was hoping we would win last week so these guys start gaining some confidence. I still think we’ve played three good teams. Whatever the perception might be, Look for Adrian Cannon and DaRel Scott to have big games today.
Nick Ferrara booted a 26 yard field goal capping a 4th quarter comeback and leading the Terps to victory. James Madison moved the ball on the ground
at will against the Terps until the final drives of the game. QB1 Chris Turner through quickly with a one step drop as I predicted would happen. The pass rush never had a chance … Read More »
The Ole Ball Coach (Steve Spurrier ) took his Gamecocks into NC State and sqeaked by witha 7-3 victory. The ACC needs to win a few of these big intraconference games. So yes, I will root for the Hokies to upend Bama on Saturday! Of course a Terrapin win over BCS contender Cal would cap that day off.
Chris Turner, Torrey Smith and Freshman placekicker Nick Ferrara starred in the final scrimmage for the Terps Thursday night. Friedgen noted again after the scrimmage how much he is enjoying the chemistry on the team. Two-a-days is extremely wearing both physically and mentally, and yet this group has stayed positive throughout fall camp. “I think they’re excited about the season. Just today being out there going through the (pre-game), they were getting pumped for that. Most guys, I’m telling you, … Read More »
Terp Talk Thursday Night 8-27-09
Host–Bruce Posner Guests– Coach Gary Williams ——–Matt Zenitz
Subjects–Gary Previews 2009-2010. Zenitz analyzes the Terrapin Football team
The plethora of talent at the skill positions for Terrapin football is creating a healthy competition for depth chart rankings at the running back position.
The biggest improvement in the scrimmage Sunday was the running game. Redshirt freshman Gary Douglas had a team-best 122 yards on 17 carries, while Morgan Green ran for 56 yards on 10 carries. The two are … Read More »
With the start of the season less then 2 weeks away 3 freshmen are clearly making their mark in preseason practice. I have said it since he originally committed —The breakaway elusive speed of Caleb Porzel will find a way into the lineup this year. Running back Gary Douglas led all backs with 122 yards in 17 carries. Baltimore lad Eric Franklin was involved in 8 tackles and also had 1 int. Chris Turner went 13-20 in another … Read More »
Terp Talk Thursday Night 8-20-09
Host–Bruce Posner CoHost–Dino Guest Tom Landseadel Coach of Mychal Parker
Subjects–Mychal Parker Commits to Maryland!!, Stan -Bruce Interview of Ralph Friedgen
“A couple guys really stand out right now,” Friedgen said. “Chris Turner – he’s really doing a great job of seeing things, setting the defense, using his cadence, making decisions. I’m very pleased with how he’s playing. Kenny Tate is having a sensational camp. He’s all over the place. He’s intercepting passes, he’s sacking guys. (Defensive coordinator Don) Brown’s got him … Read More »
