At this point, I’d say Terrell Suggs’ injury is a concern. The guys aren’t at Training Camp anymore; they’re back in their own beds and at the castle in Westminster, so there’s no reason for Sizzle to be trying to get out of practice at this point.
I’d be concerned. And “monitoring.”
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester wishes he could be ‘front running’ Orioles fan
Glenn Clark says Derrick Mason was again wearing #9 jersey to honor McNair
Rex Snider looks back on Sunday Morning Blitz
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Guthrie strong as Birds avoided sweep in Minnesota
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says David Hernandez takes mound tonight vs. Aaron Laffey, Indians
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley accepts some blame, says some falls on players for baserunning mistakes
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Matusz trying to make game ‘slow down’
Minnesota Twins Official Site’s Tyler Mason says Morneau’s RBI double only run scored by Twins in loss to Birds
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Pie homered for O’s in win over Twinkies
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Tribe comes to Baltimore very different than team that began season in Cleveland
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Trembley, Juan Samuel think players should be more ‘accountable’
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Chris Ray ‘regained form’ by changing mechanics
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says 4-5 road trip ‘respectable’ for Orioles (I guess)
The AP says Moeller doubled, singled, walked in win at Metrodome
Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s Joe Christensen says Nick Blackburn struggled in loss to Birds
St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Brian Murphy says Alexi Casilla made two spectacular plays at 2B in Twins’ loss
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
Norfolk Tides Official Site says David Pauley loser as Tides fell to Durham
Bowie Baysox Official Site says Steve Johnson, Eddie Gamboa winners as Baysox swept doubleheader from Akron
Frederick Keys Official Site says Chorye Spoone went into 5th, earned no decision as Keys fell to Kinston
Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Travis Keating loser in relief as Shorebirds fell to Lake County
Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Jacob Smith loser in relied as Ironbirds fell to Lowell
Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Hobgood worked into 5th, received no decision as Bluefield topped Princeton
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Ouellette finished off Game 2 of doubleheader for 5th save as Baysox swept Aeros
Examiner Jay Trucker took trip to Prince George’s Stadium to see Baysox
Virginian-Pilot’s Jim Hodges says Rhyne Hughes hit first homer as Tide in loss to Bulls
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Mark Clayton returned to practice field Wednesday
The Official Site says Harbaugh believes LJ Smith’s hamstring pull ‘a concern’
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Birk proud of Harvard background
The Sun’s Edward Lee and Jamison Hensley say LJ Smith, Kelly Gregg ‘questionable’ for remainder of preseason
The Sun’s Edward Lee says KJ Gerard chopped off dreadlocks
The Sun’s Mike Preston thinks Harbaugh should stop throwing around Stover’s name with Hauschka, Gano
The Sun’s Edward Lee says trip to Charlotte quasi homecoming for Hauschka
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Kelley Washington learned better ‘work ethic’ in New England
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Chris Chester also didn’t practice
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens don’t have to make first roster cuts until Sept. 1
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Harbaugh didn’t have much to say about Bart Scott’s comments
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says LB’s J. McClain, Gooden ‘learning fast’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Oniel Cousins (ankle) expects to be ready for trip to Carolina
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens ‘pretty much ignored’ trash talk with Jets
ESPN.com’s James Walker says ‘chemistry’ still there between Flacco, Mason
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Tommy Galt impressive during Wednesday’s practice
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Gloria, Friedgen family don’t talk to Ralph after losses
Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says Ralph thinks safety Kenny Tate ‘a force’
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says Gonnella will see ‘a lot of snaps’ in ‘09
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says James Franklin believes Terps made ‘mistake’ by not tabbing Chris Turner as starting QB in ‘08
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Fulper ‘making strides’ after switching positions
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Kenny Tate considered move back to WR during offseason
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph hoping to have Terps go 4 quarters in Thursday’s scrimmage
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Demetrius Hartsfield returns home when Terps play NC State, Duke this season
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens reports ST Coordinator Bankins says Terps giving Barbour chance to ‘lose’ kicking job
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Brandon Jackson-Mills, Thomas Wright amongst Terps on cut line to make travel team
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Lamar Young has been battling shoulder injury
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph has history of splitting carries in recent years
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Ralph thinks Bruce Campbell needs to improve at run-blocking
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says WR LaQuan Williams considered quitting football last season (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Phil Costa has become ‘offensive leader’ for Terps (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Ralph really finalizing last 3 spots on roster for travel to Cal next week (must subscribe)
Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says Darin Drakeford changed eating habits to get into better shape
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Frese interested in West Virginia prospect Whitney Bays (must subscribe)
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The AP says Ohio State wants fans to respect Midshipmen when they visit Columbus
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says QB Kriss Proctor to miss 4 weeks after leg surgery
CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd says Navy ‘could be’ best of independent programs, including Notre Dame
SWIMMING:
The Sun says Phelps headlines roster for USA Swimming national team
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Summer Bird trainer Tim Ice ‘can’t feel good about’ Woolley having to pull Mine That Bird from Travers Stakes
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Goodwood Stakes at Santa Anita eyed as next race for Derby winner Mine That Bird
Thoroughbred Times’ Jeff Lowe says Quality Road morning line favorite for Shadwell Travers
The Sun says Maryland State Fair session opens tomorrow in Timonium
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-The Birds are back home tonight! Who’s excited?!?!?!
No?
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
