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Maryland Flirting with Big 10; a Plea to Stay in the ACC
November 18th, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Dear Kevin Anderson, Among reports that Maryland is flirting with the notion of joining the Big 10 conference, I'd like to make one plea from the viewpoint of Terp Nation. Maryland is on the verge of being a crucial member of the best basketball conference in the entire country. It's football program...

He’s Real, and He’s Len-tacular: Five Takeaways from Terps’ Upset Bid Over No. 3 Kentucky
November 10th, 2012 at 10:12 AM
For a few minutes, it really felt like this game was the Terps to win. ***Photo via Baltimore Sun But a lot of things have to go right in order for a team to pull off the upset over a team like Kentucky, from avoiding those miniscule mistakes, to making clutch buckets,...

NCAA Declares Dez Wells Eligible for Terps’ 2012-13 Season
November 7th, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Dez Wells has been declared eligible for the Terps this season after transferring from Xavier over the summer. \ **Photo via Getty Images.   The NCAA denied Wells' initial waiver claim on Oct. 26, but announced today overturned its decision after the Terps appealed. “We’re excited for Dez because at the end of the day,...

Maryand Terps Football News & Notes: Brandon Ross, Shawn Petty, Bowl Game Projections
November 5th, 2012 at 8:14 AM
After a day to let the Terps' 33-13 loss to Georgia Tech marinate, head coach Randy Edsall addressed the media Sunday. He offered his thoughts on a variety of issues, including Shawn Petty, Stefon Diggs' cool and the offensive line. On Petty, who completed 9-of-18 passes for 2 TD and 1 INT: "I...

Derwin Gray: I’m 100 Percent Committed to Terps
October 24th, 2012 at 10:58 AM
In an interview with Inside MD Sports, Maryland commit Derwin Gray, the top-rated recruit in the Terps' '13 class, put any questions about how solid of a commitment to bed.   “Oh, it’s a 100-percent deal,” said Gray, a senior offensive lineman at Friendship Collegiate Academy (D.C.) rated the No. five offensive...

Maryland Terrapins Get Commitment from Roddy Peters
October 16th, 2012 at 10:41 AM
Terrapin Nation was in anguish after coming so close but missing out on the highly touted Harrison Twins.  ***photo via Tess Colwell/The Gazette   A bit of a consolation prize came in the form of Roddy Peters today when the Suitland High School guard elected to keep his talents in the state and committed...

ESPN: Stefon Diggs, ‘newcomer of the Year’
October 15th, 2012 at 11:23 AM
In ESPN's 2012 mid-season report, blogger Heather Dinich selected Terps freshman Stefon Diggs the "newcomer of the year." He became the only Maryland freshman to record back-to-back 100-yard receiving games since at least 1985, and one of those performances came against West Virginia. Diggs is the only player in the ACC, and one of just...

Maryland 27-Virginia 20: 3 up, 3 Down
October 14th, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Maryland finally took home the victory in the Border War, and of course, they did so on the road. **Photo courtesy of UMTerps.com   Stefon Diggs was electric. The defense, impressive all game, helped close out the win yet again. Perry Hills is improving every single game. And the Terps are now 4-2 and...

Terps HC Mark Turgeon a Fan of Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles
October 13th, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Maryland Madness was held in the Comcast Center last night, but Mark Turgeon was anything but pleased when he returned home. Both of the Beltway's beloved baseball teams lost in Game 5s of their respective league division series. The Orioles lost, 3-1 behind a magnificent outing from the Yankees' C.C. Sabathia, while...

Terps RB Wes Brown Ruled Out V. Virginia
October 12th, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Terps running back Wes Brown has been ruled out of Saturday's contest at Virginia due to a shoulder ailment. No worries, though, there are 3 other starters listed at running back for Maryland. Along with Brown, Justus Pickett, Brandon Ross and Albert Reid were listed at running back. Pickett seems the most likely...

Maryland Terrapins-Virginia Cavaliers: Tale of the Tape
October 11th, 2012 at 8:39 AM
Maryland and Virginia will face off in the 77th annual Border War Saturday afternoon. The Cavaliers have lined up against the Terps more than any other team in the program's history. The Terps own a 42-32-2 edge in the all-times series and is 21-18 on the enemy's turf. In fact, the visiting squad...

Maryland Hoops Media Day: Dez Wells, Improved Frontcourt, Eric Hayes
October 10th, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Xavier transfer Dez Well has no idea whether or not he can suit up for the Terps next month against Kentucky, but he already feels a part of the team. In just over a month's time, Wells said he is fitting in well with the Terps and head coach Mark Turgeon. He...

Terps Depth Chart: No Clear-cut RB, Anthony Nixon Draws Start
October 8th, 2012 at 7:58 PM
In Maryland's updated depth chart for their showdown against Virginia, Randy Edsall still refused to list a true No. 1 running back. Edsall said after the game Saturday he wanted to see Justus Pickett and Wes Brown more carries, However, Pickett and Brown were listed as co-starters along with Brandon Ross and...

Justus Pickett, Wes Brown in Line for More Carries
October 7th, 2012 at 6:08 PM
  When Randy Edsall hinted there would be personnel changes following Maryland’s win over Wake Forest, he meant it in terms of his backfield. For the past two games, Edsall has listed four running backs at starters. It now appears as if two, however, have distinguished themselves. “I think it’ll be Justus (Pickett) and...

Randy Edsall Explains Comments, Says “no Quarterback Controversy”
October 7th, 2012 at 5:58 PM
  In explaining his postgame comments about possible personnel changes Sunday, Maryland head coach Randy Edsall clarified there is no quarterback controversy and he was not contemplating a change. ***PHOTO1*** Following Maryland’s 19-14 win over Wake Forest Saturday, Edsall had this to say: "I don't want to mention anything right now until I have...

Harrison Twins to Kentucky: Maryland’s Next Step
October 5th, 2012 at 8:06 AM
Terrapin Nation held their collective breaths and crossed their collective fingers last night in hopes that Andrew and Aaron Harrison would utter "Maryland" on national television. Instead, the Harrison Twins announced they were going to attend the University of Kentucky, the much-storied program that is coming off of a national championship...

Maryland Terrapins Recruiting: Decision Time Looming
October 4th, 2012 at 11:13 AM
The Harrison Twins' announcement is now within a few short hours. And with the college basketball world from College Park, Md. to Lexington, Ky. holding their collective breaths, analysts are taking note of every possible detail in trying to figure out which way the boys are leaning. Here's the latest from...

Maryland Terrapins Recruiting: Latest Rumblings on Harrison Twins
October 3rd, 2012 at 2:10 PM
  The college basketball world will be tuned in tomorrow at 5 p.m. EST when Andrew and Aaron Harrison announce their college decision. The twins are expected to name either Maryland or Kentucky. The buzz around the decision has taken many different angles, including Under Armour v. Nike, family ties in Baltimore to...

Maryland Terrapins Basketball Team Trains with Navy SEALs
October 2nd, 2012 at 7:33 PM
  Mark Turgeon has a reputation for being a no-nonsense type of coach. But to take it to military levels . . . Well, not so much. ***VIDEO*** But in fact, Turgeon’s squad worked out two days with the Navy SEALs, being put to the test both physically and mentally, as the team went...

Maryland Terrapins V. Wake Forest: Kenneth Tate a Co-starter, O-line Shakeup
October 1st, 2012 at 8:05 PM
  Maryland released its depth chart for Saturday afternoon’s contest against Wake Forest. ***PHOTO1*** After the bye week, things have been shaken (not stirred) up. Kenneth Tate is listed as a co-starter with Alex Twine at outside linebacker. Tate played most of the West Virginia game, so let’s consider this mostly a formality. Expect Twine...