Don’t have much time to contribute today. I was surprised by John Harbaugh’s candor yesterday, but it was a refreshing change of pace. I still think he needs to cool down on being so rough around the edges. I know it seems trivial, but I truly believe uptight coaches tend to not handle adversity quite as well.
But good for Harbs for taking responsibility for the team’s struggles, emphatically stating that HE needed to improve, and admitting that he screwed up in making the comments he made about Dallas and Philadelphia.
Now he just has to figure the football part out. No problem, right?
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Nestor Aparicio says Ravens ‘exposed’ in Queen City
Glenn Clark says Harbaugh had no update on Fabian Washington, Ngata
Drew Forrester gets feeling Ravens will bring in Mike Nugent or another kicker this week
Glenn Clark doesn’t understand Cam Cameron’s jump ball calls
Drew Forrester believes Ravens’ biggest offseason mistake not acquiring better CB
Glenn Clark says Ray Rice best Raven in Cincinnati game, Drew Forrester picked Lardarius Webb
Bob Haynie now taking score picks for Monday Night Football game
Glenn Clark wishes John Harbaugh would stop trying to be Andy Reid
Derek Arnold says Ray Rice only offensive player who showed up against Cincy
Keith Melchior particularly critical of Frank Walker, Hauschka, Chris Carr, Terrell Suggs, Dawan Landry, Domonique Foxworth at midway point of season
Drew Forrester says Gabino could be O’s next Jeremy Guthrie
Glenn Clark says Blast home opener against Rockford Rampage Jacksons amongst highlights of non-football week
Ed Frankovic says Ovechkin skated, but will miss Islanders game for Caps
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s John Eisenberg says Leon Hall, Jonathan Joseph biggest difference between Ravens, Bengals
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ngata felt like he could play Sunday in Cincinnati with sprained ankle
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh vague on Hauschka’s future
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbs accepted blame for team’s struggles
The Official Site says Harbaugh ‘disappointed’ by comments he made about Cowboys, reached out to Jerry Jones to make amends
Browns Official Site’s Zac Jackson says LB Marcus Bernard promoted from practice squad to active roster
Browns Official Site says Mangini will make QB decision Wednesday
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says NFL history suggests Ravens still very alive for postseason at 4-4
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh doesn’t believe Ed Reed ‘playing hurt’
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Marvin Lewis took Derrick Mason, Kelley Washington out of game
The Sun’s Ken Murray says despite bad game, Reed still had 5 tackles, forced Ochocinco fumble in loss
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Hauschka ‘struggling’ to replace Matt Stover
The Sun’s Ken Murray says NBC’s Rodney Harrison thinks Ravens on ‘life support’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Todd Heap knows ‘every game huge’ rest of season
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Flacco had worst game of season against Bengals
The AP says schedule still includes Colts, Packers, Steelers twice as Ravens try to battle for playoff spot
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot says Mangini already made decision between Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn; but hadn’t informed QB yet
Akron Beacon Journal’s Marla Ridenour says 3-4,000 tickets left for Monday night’s game at Cleveland Browns Stadium against Ravens
USA Today’s Sean Leahy says Browns could be blacked out for first time since return to NFL
Sporting News’ Clifton Brown has Ravens 13th in power rankings
Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer says Ravens ‘out of contention’ in AFC North
NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan says Ravens defense ‘lost mojo’
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco gives Ravens C- for performance against Bengals
NBC Sports’ Mike Florio has Ravens 13th in power rankings
ESPN.com’s James Walker still thinks Ravens alive
ESPN.com’s James Walker expects Brady Quinn to start Monday night
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds claimed RHP Armando Gabino from Twins
MLB.com’s Alden Gonzalez says Jones, Markakis hoping to win Gold Glove Awards
The Sun says Gabino went 6-4 at Rochester last season
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Brandon Snyder doubled for Phoenix Desert Dogs in Arizona Fall League action
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest with Virginia Tech
The Official Site offers complete Terps-Hokies release (pdf)
Virginia Tech Official Site offers complete MD-Va Tech release (pdf)
Virginia Tech Official Site says Hokies will wear new Nike Pro Combat uniforms
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Chris Turner questionable for VT game
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps strangely similar to Redskins
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says future Terp Devin Burns had big weekend for Carver (Georgia)
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Jamarr Robinson had ‘up and down’ performance against NC State
The Diamondback’s Michael Lemaire has Terps 12th in ACC power rankings
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Florida State will be without Christian Ponder when they play Maryland
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says no TV time announced for game against Seminoles
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Torrey Smith honored by ACC
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Hokies wearing white to contrast Maryland’s black
Sporting News’ Matt Hayes has Terps 12th in ACC power rankings
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says future Terp Tyler Smith can become Pennsylvania’s all-time leading passer shortly (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Atholton commit Matt Robinson could be diamond in rough for Maryland (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
Examiner Matthew Bouchard says Athletic Department changed student ticket policy before season opener against Charleston Southern
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Terps will need James Padgett to be ‘reliable option’ if Dino Gregory remains suspended
Fox Sports’ Jeff Goodman says having Greivis Vasquez back should help Gary Williams’ push to another NCAA Tournament
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says St. Anthony prospect Ashton Pankey nearing decision (must subscribe)
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s Senior Day contest against Delaware
The Official Site offers complete Midshipmen-Blue Hens release (pdf)
The Official Site’s Bob Socci says Pospisil has family history in Annapolis
The Official Site says Paul Johnson, George Welsh, Wayne Hardin best coaches in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium history
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo expects Eric Douglass to start at center again
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Weis now 3-2 against Navy, 5-3 against service academies
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Mids 25th best team in country
Go Mids breaks down win over Notre Dame (must subscribe)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Tigers DT Ibia honored for academics
HOPKINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Devin Hewlett, Andrew Kase honored by Centennial Conference
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says Rabil, Kyle Harrison amongst best players of decade
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Jeremy Goode has been a nice ‘fit’ for Mountaineers
SALISBURY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Regents Cup game against Frostburg Saturday pushed back to 4pm start
BALTIMORE MARINERS:
The Official Site says AIFA team signed former Flacco college teammate Kheon Hendricks
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says Zenyatta, Rachel Alexandra in fight for Horse of the Year
Thoroughbred Times’ Mike Curry says Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Zenyatta, Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra each have impressive credentials in debate
SWIMMING:
The AP says Michael Phelps missed two finals in World Cup event in Stockholm
POKER:
The AP says Garrett County’s Darvin Moon fell to Joe Cada in finals of World Series of Poker
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Maryland is just as well to have Jamarr Robinson start Saturday. Not because he’ll be any better than Chris Turner, but hopefully his wheels will at least keep him alive.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G