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Poll: Which quarterback should start against Virginia Tech?

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:22:22 -0500

Maryland is out of bowl contention. Ralph has a few decisions to make about his quarterback situation. Chris Turner has an MCL injury to his left knee. We won't know more about that until tomorrow night at the earliest. poll by twiigs.com poll by twiigs.com

Turner MCL injury; status for next week uncertain

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:34:31 -0500

A quick update from the press box following the 38-31 loss to N.C. State: Chris Turner has an MCL injury to his left knee. His status for next week is uncertain. Coach Ralph Friedgen has not ruled out using freshman Danny O'Brien at some point this season. Defensive lineman Isaiah Ross is out for the season with an ACL injury. Friedgen said, "I’m going to look at that one. The guy should have been thrown out of the game. They didn’t even see it. He got an ACL, so he is definitely done [for the season].” Travis Ivey on the injury to Ross. “The guy just basically, after the play, speared him in his leg, then jumped on top of him and hitting while on top of him. They were playing hard, they were playinig passionate. But sometimes you have to draw the line. The ref didn’t see it, didn’t

Turner will not return; knee injury

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:29 -0500

Jamarr Robinson warming up on the field with 1 minute remaining until the start of the third quarter. Chris Turner, who hurt his left leg in the first half, is back on the field but is not in uniform and will not return. He has a knee injury. Defensive lineman Isaiah Ross (knee) also will not return.

Turner hurt

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:19:04 -0500

Maryland quarterback Chris Turner got hit as he released a pass late in the second quarter. Turner remained on the ground for a few minutes. His left ankle seemed to be the issue. He was assisted off the field and could not put much weight on the left leg. A few minutes later, Turner went to the locker room. He tried walking but had to be helped through the tunnel to the locker room. Will provide an update when it comes. So after N.C. State fumbled away a punt, backup Jamarr Robinson came into the game and dropped the first snap. Running back Caleb Porzel had a big run to put Maryland in scoring position, which is where we are now. Robinson ran on third down. He still has not thrown a pass in his college career. And the field goal attempt has just been blocked and a personal foul

Maryland scores first defensive touchdown in three years

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:36:32 -0500

Maryland linebacker Alex Wujciak intercepted a pass and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown. It is Maryland's first defensive touchdown since Oct. 14, 2006. someone asked why I am covering this game. Covering this game is actually pretty fun. We may have 100 total points today. 14-14, about 4 minutes left in the first quarter.

Another touchdown

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:22:03 -0500

Russell Wilson just hit WR Donald Bowens for a 35-yard touchdown pass. It seemed like cornerback Anthony Wiseman felt Bowens had pushed off.

Maryland answers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:13:21 -0500

Chris Turner directed Maryland on a 10-play, 69-yard drive. Running back Davin Meggett capped the drive with a one-yard touchdown run on third and goal from the one. 7-7.

Bad start for Maryland

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:47:23 -0500

Chris Turner was intercepted on the game's first snap by defensive end Willie Young, who was in front of wide receiver Ronnie Tyler. Two plays later, NC State quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to tight end George Bryan. 7-0 NC State.

Vasquez featured in Washington Post Magazine

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:48:37 -0500

Steve Yanda traveled to Venezuela over the summer to spend some time with Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez. Check out the story from Sunday's Washington Post Magazine here.

Prediction Time

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:46:06 -0500

I have struggled over this prediction because both teams have found a way to lose almost every game they have played against division I-A competition this season. This is Maryland’s best chance to win another game this season. But so what, right? I do feel like Maryland has improved a small degree in some areas. But the game will hinge on one thing: Which team will have the ball last? That team will win because both offenses are better than the defenses they are facing. You’ve got to make the most of your offensive possessions and not settle for field goals because the other offense will capitalize on any mistakes. This will be a fun game to watch. Too bad fans can only watch it on ESPN360.com, the unofficial television home of the Maryland Terrapins. In the end, Maryland sees some improvement but watches Russell Wilson lead a 65-yard game-winning

Morning links

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:55:22 -0500

Here are a few links to check out this Friday: An N.C. State blogger examines the Wolfpack's defensive struggles. This power poll ranks Maryland last in the ACC. Clemson controls its own destiny in the Atlantic Division race.

Debbie Yow on Mike Wise's radio show

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:11:09 -0500

Maryland Athletic Director Debbie Yow was interviewed by Post columnist Mike Wise on his WJFK radio show today, and faithful transcriber Dan Steinberg jotted down the most provocative quotes. Check them out here.

Morning links

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:44:26 -0500

Here are some links to check out this morning: There has been a lot of turnover among coaches in the ACC the last four years, and there could be more following this season. Around the league for a preview of this weekend's games. Depleted N.C. State looking for a victory.

Women's basketball hosts first exhibition game

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:21:39 -0500

Coach Brenda Frese could have opted for a closed-door scrimmage against a Division I foe to prepare her young and inexperienced team for the upcoming season. That would have allowed the Terrapins to work on specialized situations and make mistakes in private. But Frese chose to play two exhibition games at Comcast Center instead, against Division II Bowie State (Wednesday, 7 p.m.) and Division III Catholic (next Tuesday, 7 p.m.). Why? "I wanted our players to have to play in front of fans and put on uniforms and be official," Frese said. "Some players are gamers, and some players, when the lights are turned on, go the opposite way. We absolutely, as a team, need to find out where every player ranges in that scope of it."

Men's basketball injury update

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500

Sophomore forward Steve Goins did not play last night because of a lingering knee injury that has kept him out of practice for much of the past two weeks. Goins underwent surgery in August to clean out some loose particles in the knee, but the pain has persisted. Maryland Coach Gary Williams said after last night's win over Indiana (Pa.) that no timetable had been set on when Goins might return to action. "The doctors make those decisions," Williams said. "I wish I could say we’ll get him back right away, but I don’t know that. It still bothers him. He says it still hurts. So that’s where it is. I wish I could give you a more definite answer than that, but that’s where it is." Goins absence, if prolonged, could amplify a front-court depth issue for the Terrapins in light of developments regarding junior forward Dino Gregory, who

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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:15:00 -0500