This e-mail I got from a listener this morning was worth passing along….

“Do you think that with Dez Bryant ineligible now there’s a chance he could slip in the Draft and be available for the Ravens?”

God, we can only hope.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..

Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:

Glenn Clark says Flacco didn’t feel need to talk to Clayton after costly drop in Patriots game

Drew Forrester rooting for Yankees in hopes of keeping Orioles ‘honest’

Derek Arnold says Terrell Suggs ‘played like a Raven’ against Pats

Rex Snider says Ochocinco running his mouth on Twitter

Tom Federline thinks Baltimore fans should watch “The Band That Wouldn’t Die” movie about Baltimore Colts marching band

Corey Johns says UMBC soccer bounced back with 2-0 win over Stony Brook

Paul Hoke thinks Glenn Clark should be supportive of Capitals (If they were the “Maryland” Caps, trust me-I would be!)

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ochocinco already prepared to pay NFL fine for “The Ricky Bobby” dance he’ll do Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh remembered Tony Fein as ‘really good teammate, tremendous American’

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says despite neck brace, Jared Gaither won’t rule out return Sunday

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Oher could be forced to face Antwan Odom Sunday with Jared Gaither possibly out

The Official Site says Ochocinco ‘targeting’ Ed Reed, Dawan Landry, Fabian Washington, Domonique Foxworth

Bengals Official Site’s Geoff Hobson says for a change, Marvin Lewis’ team comes in strong defensively, John Harbaugh’s with powerful offense

The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Matt Birk thinks O-Line can survive even if Gaither can’t go

The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says 52 ‘laughed’ off comments made by Ochocinco

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Todd Heap, Chris Carr Ravens’ new player reps

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley and Justin Fenton say no foul play believed in Fein’s death

7 of 7 Sun analysts pick Ravens

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ochocinco challenged Terrell Suggs to boxing match

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Gaither has history of playing hurt

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Fein’s death apparently a suicide according to attorney Warren A. Brown

Carroll County Times’ Patrick Stoetzer says Troy Smith bringing big crowds to Westminster

Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Ray Lewis remembers Fein as “humble young man”

Cincinnati Enquirer’s Paul Daugherty says Bengals unknown commodity through 4 games this season

The AP’s Joe Kay says Carson Palmer continues to perform well in most important moments

8 of 8 USA Today analysts pick Ravens

4 of 6 CBS Sports analysts pick Ravens

Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager picks Ravens 28-22

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Friedgen plans to put Jack Heise’s initials on Maryland helmets

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Heise attended almost every game for over 50 years

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says D.J. Adams, Caleb Porzel not concerned about burning redshirts

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says sacking Kyle Parker helped Demetrius Hartsfield ‘make his name’

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says James Franklin wanted to use Gary Douglas even before Da’Rel Scott hurt

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Jamari McCullough playing at about 90 percent

The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Tom Brattan expecting to have Bruce Campbell Saturday in Winston-Salem

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Friedgen’s decision to go for it on 4th down from own 29 in Clemson game inspired Terps

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Don Brown believes defense has come a ‘long way’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says both California, Middle Tennessee State struggling after beating Terps

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says WFU’s Grobe thought loss to Maryland last year ‘embarrassing’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Don Brown went with simple base defense against Tigers

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Tony Logan just 5th Terp in Friedgen era to return punt 43+ yards

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Wake really good when Riley Skinner doesn’t get intercepted

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph likely to give bulk of work to Meggett, Douglas

Winston-Salem Journal says Jim Grobe concerned with Terps WR Torrey Smith

Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Fridge expects Davin Meggett, Gary Douglas, D.J. Adams, Caleb Porzel to fill in admirably for Da’Rel Scott (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Claire Knudsen profiles freshman OL deSouza (must subscribe)

Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says things ‘coming together’ for Demetrius Hartsfield

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

The Official Site announces details for next Friday’s “Maryland Madness” event

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Gary Williams doing fine after disc surgery

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Desmond Hubert visited College Park over weekend (must subscribe)

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Navy, SMU to play for Gansz Trophy, named after Frank Gansz

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says trip to Texas big for Navy recruiting

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says injuries to Chase Burge, Shane Bothel leave Mids ‘thin’ at nose guard

Go Mids’ Chris Rohe breaks down matchups between Mids, Owls (must subscribe)

NAVY BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says former Midshipman Hugh Kilmartin to be honored by New England Hoops Hall of Fame

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

Rhode Island Official Site previews Saturday’s showdown with Tigers

Rhode Island Official Site offers complete Rams-Tigers release (pdf)

MORGAN FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest with North Carolina A&T at Hughes Stadium

The Official Site offers complete Bears-Aggies release (pdf)

HOPKINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Dickinson

The Official Site offers complete Blue Jays-Red Devils release (pdf)

UMBC BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says Midnight Madness highlights Homecoming celebration next weekend

TOWSON LACROSSE:

The Official Site says Tigers assistant Nadelen promoted to associate head coach

BLAST:

The Official Site says Blast to open season Nov. 13 at First Mariner Arena

Examiner Richard Crabbe says Blast opener will feature concert by band Kutless

ORIOLES:

Examiner Jay Trucker says getting to Detroit couldn’t turn Aubrey Huff into winner

BALTIMORE MARINERS:

The Official Site says AIFA team signed former Penn State/Linganore standout Lucian

HORSE RACING:

Thoroughbred Times’ Jeff Lowe says Mine That Bird looking for first win since Kentucky Derby in Goodwood Stakes

RUNNING:

The Sun’s Candus Thomson says Brian Boyle running Baltimore Marathon after nearly dying in car crash

The Sun’s Anica Butler offers details on what’s new this year at Baltimore Running Festival

The Sun’s Anica Butler says Lee Corrigan expects 20,000 runners this year

The Sun’s Meredith Cohn says marathon trying to limit trash left on course

SOCCER:

Washington Times’ Tim Lemke says DC United almost certainly not moving to Baltimore

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-I talked to some important advisors within Sheila Dixon’s office yesterday; and I think the one important thing I took away from my conversations about the possibility of an MLS team here in Charm City is what it could mean for Baltimore’s potential inclusion in the 2018 U.S. World Cup bid. Having World Cup matches here in Baltimore could mean somewhere in the range of a BILLION dollars, and a soccer stadium/MLS team could go a long way towards proving Baltimore as a viable soccer market.

Talk to you from Owings Mills.

-G

When will the Orioles win another game? Tonight. Eh. Maybe. Who cares?

Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..

Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:

Drew Forrester wonders when Birds will win again

Tom Clayton says with win over Patriots, Ravens would be legitimate Super Bowl contender

Derek Arnold says defense “Played Like A Raven” against Cleveland

Ed Frankovic says Nylander situation affecting Caps’ roster

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Guthrie made nice start, but Birds fell to Rays for 12th straight loss

The Official Site offers numerical evidence of loss

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Brian Roberts broke Lance Berkman’s doubles record with his 56th in loss

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says David Hernandez takes Tropicana Field mound tonight vs. James Shields, Rays

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Felix Pie likely done for season

Rays Official Site’s Alden Gonzalez says Wade Davis strong as Rays topped O’s

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Wigginton made costly baserunning error in loss

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says MacPhail has decided Jim Johnson won’t close next season, Uehara might

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds should bring back Dave Trembley

The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Trembley must go, even if it isn’t ‘fair’

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds ‘really bad team’

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says current Birds remind him of 4-32 team under Hargrove

The AP says Birds now 6-28 in road games against AL East teams

St. Petersburg Times’ Marc Topkin says 10,349 at The Trop say Rays drop Birds

Tampa Tribune’s Tony Fabrizio says Carl Crawford collected club record 60th stolen base in win

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Brendon Ayanbadejo seeing more time on defensive side of ball

The Official Site’s Sarah Ellison says Patriots early favorites Sunday in Foxborough

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says L.J. Smith finally contributed in Ravens’ win over Browns

The Official Site says Flacco up against Peyton Manning, Kevin Kolb for Air Player of the Week

The Official Site says Jarret Johnson, Steve Hauschka think Herschel Walker should fight Haloti Ngata

The Official Site announces “A Purple Evening” women’s event

Patriots Official Site previews Sunday’s showdown with Ravens at Gillette Stadium

Patriots Official Site offers complete Pats-Ravens release (pdf)

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Matt Birk helping head trauma research

The Sun says Hauschka looking forward to kicking against Patriots after growing up rooting for them

The Sun’s Mike Preston thinks Ravens should blitz Tom Brady like Jets did

The Sun’s Edward Lee says players dancing to honor Brigance

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens should put Brigance in Ring of Honor

Boston Globe’s Christopher L. Gasper and Monique Walker say Ravens will look like Jets defensively

Boston Herald’s Ian Rapoport says Pats trying to figure out how Rex Ryan frustrated them

Providence Journal’s Mike McDermott says Belichick doesn’t think Ravens have a lot of ‘weaknesses’

The AP says Pats CB Wilhite injured during incident at home

ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss says New England tried out 5 players Tuesday, including LB Bruce Davis

USA Today has Ravens 2nd in power rankings

Sporting News’ Clifton Brown has Ravens 4th in power rankings

Sporting News’ Albert Breer says Ravens have no layups coming on schedule

SI’s Don Banks buying into Ravens as AFC contender

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco has Ravens 4th in power rankings

CBS Sports’ Lesley Visser says Harvard grad Birk returning to Boston Sunday

Fox Sports’ Adrian Hasenmayer has Ravens 7th in power rankings

Fox Sports’ Adam Schein says Flacco ‘budding star’

ESPN.com has Ravens 1st in power rankings

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Debbie Yow plans to evaluate Ralph at end of season

The Sun’s Sandra McKee says Friedgen plans to penalize players for turnovers in practice

The Sun’s Jeff Barker remembers last year’s win over Clemson-helping to pave the way for Tommy Bowden’s exit

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Friedgen’s future won’t be determined in season

The AP says Fridge bringing refs to practice this week to try to cut down on penalties

The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Nolan Carroll should be healthy in time for pre-NFL Draft workouts

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Chris Turner hoping to bounce back against Clemson

The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Terps still believe they can win ACC, go to Orange Bowl

The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Ralph wonders if he’s being punished by God

The Diamondback has Terps 11th in ACC power rankings

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell and Steve Yanda say James Franklin succession plan faces ‘serious challenges’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says this is first time Travis Baltz has been hurt

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Phil Costa happy to have whole team held accountable for turnovers

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens breaks down numbers from Maryland’s loss to Rutgers

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph defended himself in Tuesday press conference

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens thinks Terps may be channeling Green Day

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph only ruled Baltz, Vellano, Porzel, Louis Berman OUT for Saturday’s game

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Don Brown thinks young players played well Saturday

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says James Franklin knows Chris Turner must be ‘tough’ under center

Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Ralph has history of bouncing back well after bad losses

Charleston Post and Courier’s Travis Sawchik says CJ Spiller nearing ACC career record in all-purpose yards

Columbia State’s Paul Strelow says Swinney’s Tigers struggling in close games

Sporting News’ Matt Hayes has Terps 11th in power rankings

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says fumbles keeping Da’Rel Scott from being amongst elite backs

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich doesn’t think Ralph going anywhere

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Tigers should ‘expect’ win at Byrd Stadium Saturday

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Hermitage (VA) LB prospect Curtis Grant visited College Park (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Claire Knudsen profiles freshman DE De’Onte Arnett (must subscribe)

Turtle Sports Report’s Ross Leonhard says Terps will struggle with Travis Baltz hurt

Turtle Sports Report’s Ethan Rothstein checks in with ’10 prospect Ifill (must subscribe)

Inside MD Sports’ Jeff Ermann says Terps still ‘in the mix’ with J.R. Ferguson

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says attorney Bill Stevens claims Jordan Williams only acted as ‘peacemaker’ in incident

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says New Egypt (NJ) prospect Desmond Hubert visiting College Park (must subscribe)

Turtle Sports Report’s Matt Birchenough gauges prospect Sterling Gibbs’ interest in Maryland (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS LACROSSE:

Inside Lacrosse’s Jon Brand says return of Brian Farrell helping Terps

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site offers gameday details for Navy-Air Force Saturday

The Official Site says Saturday’s contest with Falcons sold out

Air Force Official Site says Troy Calhoun’s team trying to snap 6 game losing streak to Mids in series

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo doesn’t want trash talk before AFA game

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo expects more from Clint Sovie, Ram Vela Saturday

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Ivin Jasper helped Ricky Dobbs bounce back after poor performance against Pitt

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says coaches named Dobbs, Nechak, Middleton MVP’s of Western Kentucky game

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mids planning on facing Tim Jefferson at QB for Falcons

Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says Midshipmen have ‘no intention’ of giving up Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy

Go Mids updates season for opponents of Midshipmen in ‘09

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s CAA contest with New Hampshire

New Hampshire Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Unitas Stadium

New Hampshire Official Site offers complete Tigers-Wildcats release (pdf)

TOWSON LACROSSE:

The Official Site says Brock Armour, Will Harrington, Matt Vetter, Cameron Zook, Rob Wheeler all named Captains for Tigers

LOYOLA LACROSSE:

The Official Site says Federici honored at Honors Convocation

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s Brad Free says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird got first work at Santa Anita

Thoroughbred Times says Mine That Bird worked out in preparation for Goodwood Stakes

GOLF:

The Sun’s Don Markus says Baltimore Country Club course tougher this year for Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-Follow us on Twitter for updates from Owings Mills today. (@WNST)

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

From everything I’ve gathered, the Jordan Williams situation is not a big deal for the Terps. Certainly it is embarrassing, but it doesn’t appear to be anything that will affect Jordan Williams moving forward on the court. In fact, the charges can possibly be dismissed if Jordan agrees to participate in an anger management program.

I do not know the details of the arrest (nor does anyone else), but from what I could gather in speaking to people yesterday who know about law enforcement, these are usually the types of charges that come from minor incidents where a fight was involved. It shouldn’t reflect on Jordan Williams being some sort of violent character.

With all of that being said, it is NOT okay for a Division 1 athlete to put himself in those types of situations. Jordan Williams is an important part of what is expected to be a renaissance for Gary Williams’ program. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jordan was suspended for the exhibition game this season (similar to how Greivis Vasquez was last season), but I would find any further punishment unlikely.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say….

Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:

Drew Forrester believes Ravens will win in Foxborough Sunday

Glenn Clark says Trevor Pryce knows Ravens most pressure Tom Brady even if they can’t sack him

Drew Forrester says McGahee has been Ravens’ ‘best’ player thus far in ’09

Glenn Clark says Oher was best Raven on field Sunday, Drew Forrester says Flacco

Nestor Aparicio says 100 losses would be particularly embarrassing for Orioles

Drew Forrester hearing rumblings about Tom Kelly around Baltimore

Glenn Clark hopes to visit Samuel Adams Brewery while in Boston with Ravens this weekend

Bob Haynie wonders if Ravens fans still root for Kyle Boller

Ed Frankovic breaks down likely opening night roster for Capitals

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Alden Gonzalez says bullpen couldn’t back up Hendrickson as Birds fell in Tampa Bay

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of 11th straight loss

The Official Site’s Alden Gonzalez says Jeremy Guthrie to face Wade Davis, Rays tonight

The Official Site’s Alden Gonzalez says Brian Roberts now one of just 5 players in MLB history to register 25 stolen bases, 50 doubles, 70 walks, 100 runs scored in 3 straight seasons

The Official Site’s Alden Gonzalez says Orioles shut down Chris Tillman for season

Rays Official Site’s Bill Chastain says 10,352 at Tropicana Field to see Rays rally past O’s

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says MacPhail met with Peter Angelos last week to discuss Trembley’s future

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says after 11th straight loss, Markakis said ‘there’s only so much we can do’

The Sun’s Candus Thomson remembers “Why Not?” Birds 20 years later

The Sun’s Candus Thomson talks about memories of ’89 Orioles with Dave Johnson

The Sun’s Candus Thomson talks about memories of ’89 Orioles with Bill Ripken

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Jim Johnson, Chris Ray will ‘probably’ compete for closer job in ‘10

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds would be better off beating out Pirates for Number 2 pick in Draft

Examiner Jay Trucker says Albers, Danys Baez, Chris Ray all struggled out of pen for Birds

The AP says Dave Trembley not feeling sorry for (him)self despite Orioles’ 11 game losing streak

St. Petersburg Times’ Joe Smith says Zobrist homered for Rays in win

Tampa Tribune’s Tony Fabrizio says Willy Aybar connected for 3 run HR in Rays’ win

Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 28th in power rankings

Fox Sports’ Aram Tolegian has Birds 29th in power rankings

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh credited coached John Matsko and Andy Moeller for O-Line success

The Official Site says Harbaugh reports team dealing with ‘new concussions’, does not identify which players

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says John Eisenberg joined BaltimoreRavens.com as columnist

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis was back out at 1 Winning Drive Monday for meetings after suffering stinger Sunday vs. Browns

New England Patriots Official Site says team waived Prescott Burgess, added DL Terdell Sands

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Cam Cameron has offense ‘firing on all cylinders’

The Sun’s Mike Preston says Patriots, Bengals, Vikings will all ‘test’ Ravens

The Sun’s Edward Lee says defensive backs happy coaching staff didn’t adjust strategy for Cleveland game after struggles against Chargers

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Harbaugh ‘complimentary’ towards Belichick in Monday press conference

The Sun’s Mike Preston says Derrick Mason credited Steve McNair after reaching 800 catch milestone

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Flacco on pace for 4,474 yards passing; 32 TD’s and 10 picks

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Kruger’s agent denied report rookie DE/LB doesn’t want to play Special Teams

Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says only Ravens QB’s to throw as much as Flacco were Grbac, Testaverde-who made more mistakes than Joe Cool

Boston Globe’s Christopher L. Gasper says Fred Taylor happy to lead RB by committee group for New England

Boston Herald’s Ian Rapoport says Wilfork diagnosed with ankle sprain, status for Sunday unknown

Worcester Telegram’s Rich Garven says Patriots amongst NFL leaders defensively

Providence Journal’s Shalise Manza Young says Jerod Mayo was off crutches in Pats locker room Monday

ESPNBoston.com’s Mike Reiss says Patriots don’t have to give up Draft pick to Ravens for Burgess because Burgess didn’t play Sunday against Falcons

Sporting News’ Clifton Brown has Ravens 4th in power rankings

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi imagines Ravens will be in AFC Championship Game in January

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco gave Ravens B+ for performance in win Sunday

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens will learn about Patriots from Jets, Rex Ryan

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Domonique Foxworth, secondary bounced back well after struggles in San Diego

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s ACC opener against Clemson

The Official Site offers complete Terps-Tigers release (pdf)

Clemson Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Byrd Stadium

Clemson Official Site offers complete Tigers-Terps release (pdf)

The Sun’s Matt Bracken says future Terp Titus Till returned to field over weekend

The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Friedgen ‘dismayed’ by mistakes Terps making

The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Terps must fix -10 turnover margin

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Adrian Moten, Wujciak playing tough despite struggles

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Fridge thinks Chris Turner a bit ‘skittish’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps, Deacs to kick off at 6:30 on October 10

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says money owed to Ralph, James Franklin makes situation tricky for Debbie Yow

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Maryland on ESPN360 again against Wake Forest

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Wujciak moved into EJ Henderson, Erin Henderson area of individual game tackling performances in Friedgen era

Charleston Post and Courier’s Travis Sawchik says Xavier Dye, Dwayne Allen also unhappy about roles with Tigers

Columbia State’s Paul Strelow says Clemson QB Willy Korn ‘wants to play’

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Virginia has more reason for ‘hope’ than Maryland

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Boys Latin CB prospect Michael Turner visited College Park (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says WR Kerry Boykins getting attention for blocking (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Wujciak had big day for Terps in loss to Rutgers (must subscribe)

Turtle Sports Report’s Carlos Olazagasti updates season for Maryland opponents

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

Register Citizen’s Ronald DeRosa says Jordan Williams turned himself in on charges of breach of peace, third degree assault

The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says Jordan Williams was arrested with four other defendants for an incident near a mall

The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says details of Jordan Williams arrest not available due to sealed warrant

Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Jordan Williams turned himself into Torrington (CT) police Saturday

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Jordan Williams due back in court Monday for arraignment

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says charges against Jordan Williams stemmed from incident last month

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Gary Williams released statement saying Terps will ‘let judicial system run its course’ in Jordan Williams case

MORGAN FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says George Howard honored again by MEAC

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest with Air Force

The Official Site offers complete Midshipmen/Falcons release (pdf)

Air Force Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Annapolis

Air Force Official Site offers complete Falcons/Mids release (pdf)

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo understands Commander-in-Chief Trophy makes game with AFA more important

Washington Post’s Camille Powell looks back on close games during Navy’s 6 game win streak over Air Force

Colorado Springs Gazette’s Jack Schaller says game against Midshipmen may be ‘most important’ game in Troy Calhoun’s tenure in Colorado Springs

Go Mids breaks down performances of Mids in win over Western Kentucky (must subscribe)

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

Examiner Matthew Schlissel says Rob Ambrose believes Tigers ‘getting a little better each and every week’

SALISBURY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Sean Kelly, Brandon Hudson honored by ACFC

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s Steve Anderson says Borel to ride Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in Goodwood Stakes

GOLF:

The Sun’s Don Markus says Tom Watson will be ‘star’ of Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship in Timonium this week

BALTIMORE MARINERS:

The Official Site says AIFA team brought back Brian Bradford

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-I hear Drew talking about how the Orioles should be a 70+ win next season, and I can only think to myself “with what players?” Having Chris Tillman and Brian Matusz take a step forward would only solve PART of this organization’s problem.

-Tom Kelly? I guess. Certainly he’s a guy who knows a thing or two about winning, but I think if the Orioles are really committed to winning, they need to go with a younger guy who can grow with the players but already knows about winning. I said before that Bob Melvin would be my guy, and I still think he should be.

-The Ravens WILL have interest in bringing back Prescott Burgess, but I doubt he ends up back in Baltimore. Burgess was let go because the team just didn’t have room for him on the roster anymore. They don’t suddenly have any.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

I will repeat what I said about Dave Trembley this morning on The Comcast Morning Show with Drew Forrester.

Should the Orioles bring back Dave Trembley? I don’t know.
Will the Orioles bring back Dave Trembley? I think so.
Could Dave Trembley say to the Orioles “Thanks but no thanks”? Yes, absolutely.

Dave Trembley (or ANY OTHER MANAGER for that matter given the current state of the organization) CANNOT go into a season as a lame duck. If a manager wants this group of rag tag players to respect him, he has to have the respect of Peter Angelos and Andy MacPhail. A manager left with young and/or undesirable players will NOT earn the respect of his group if the players know management is only employing him “until the team gets good.”

If Dave Trembley were to be told “we’re bringing you back, and you have to earn it next season”, I wouldn’t blame him if he responded “thanks, but no thanks.”

Let’s see what everyone else has to say….

Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:

Glenn Clark says Harbaugh told Ray Lewis after tackle of Sproles: “We’re not paying you enough”

Glenn Clark and Drew Forrester both say Ray Lewis best Raven in Week 2

Nestor Aparicio looks back on how O’s have changed in 3 years since “Free The Birds”

Drew Forrester says Gary Williams ‘earned’ year extension in College Park

Thyrl Nelson thinks Kelley Washington, Brady Quinn could be good fantasy plays this week

Glenn Clark says Maryland/Rutgers represents battle between good (The Old Line State) and evil (New Jersey)

Glenn Clark offers chance to win prize by captioning picture of Brian Roberts

Rex Snider doesn’t think Gary ‘earned’ extension

Ed Frankovic says Caps fell to Sabres in preseason home opener

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says third inning doomed Chris Tillman in loss to Toronto

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Hendrickson takes hill tonight at Rogers Centre vs. Tallet, Jays

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Markakis fighting through slump

Blue Jays Official Site’s Jordan Bastian says Purcey pitched Jays past Birds

The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Birds 30 games under .500 for first time since 2001

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Reimold got extra ‘wiggle room’ for recovery from surgery

The AP says Lyle Overbay, John McDonald homered for Jays in win

Toronto Star’s Richard Griffin says 11,598 at Rogers Centre saw Jays top Birds (that’s a Camden Yards crowd!)

Toronto Globe and Mail’s Robert MacLeod says Adam Lind added 2 run single for Jays in win

Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 27th in power rankings

ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:

Frederick News-Post says Frederick Keys lead Carolina League in attendance

RAVENS:

The Official Site says John Harbaugh believes pass defense ‘very correctable’

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh thought ‘a play had to be made’ when 52 made final tackle vs. Chargers

The Official Site’s Sarah Ellison cleans up after me

Cleveland Browns Official Site’s Zac Jackson says Mangini sticking with Brady Quinn under center Sunday in Baltimore

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says win in San Diego 8th win in last 10 road games for Ravens

The Sun breaks down how Ravens have fared in each of last 10 trips on road

The Sun’s Mike Preston says Dawan Landry knew secondary play ‘wasn’t pretty’ in win over Chargers

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh ‘doesn’t care’ that NFL Network analyst Mariucci thinks Ravens ‘team to beat’ in AFC

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh thought Flacco smart to take late sack vs. Bolts

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh, Ravens ‘proud’ of Rex Ryan, Mike Pettine, Jim Leonhard, Bart Scott, Jets

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh ‘not comfortable’ with favorite status amongst NFL teams

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Domonique Foxworth believes secondary ‘better than what (they) showed’

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Harbaugh stated Fabian Washington will ‘have a chance to play’ Sunday as he battles back from concussion

Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot says Mangini knows O-Linemen Alex Mack, John St. Clair hurting Browns right now

Akron Beacon Journal’s Marla Ridenour says Braylon Edwards described Browns as ‘shocked’ after blowout loss to Broncos

NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan says Flacco, Matt Ryan not suffering from ‘sophomore jinx’

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco gives Ravens ‘B’ for performance in Sunday’s win

Sporting News’ Clifton Brown has Ravens 5th in power rankings

Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki thinks Norv Turner made mistake running on 4th and 2

ESPN.com’s James Walker says facing Browns will give Ravens chance to get healthy on pass defense

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens were ‘tremendous’ in red zone against SD

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Maryland-Rutgers Saturday

The Official Site offers complete Terps-Scarlet Knights release (pdf)

The Official Site says Maryland/Clemson to kick off at noon on 10/3

Rutgers Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Byrd Stadium

Rutgers Official Site offers complete Terps-Knights release (pdf)

The Sun’s Matt Bracken says future Terp Tyler Smith had big weekend

Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says Terps 9th in ACC offensively with 8 turnovers

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Terps trying to ‘move on’ from loss to Blue Raiders

Washington Post’s John Feinstein says ‘buck stops with’ Ralph Friedgen when it comes to Maryland’s success

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps-Tigers to air on ESPNU

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Friedgen happy with Cam Chism in first start

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Scarlet Knights come to Maryland looking particularly similar to Terps

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Virginia/North Carolina, Florida State/Boston College, Oklahoma/Miami got better TV scenarios than Maryland/Clemson

Newark Star-Ledger’s Tom Luicci says freshman QB Tom Savage getting ‘first career road test’ Saturday

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Chris Turner getting beat up behind line of scrimmage (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says future Terp Titus Till ready to hit Capital One Field (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says Debbie Yow announced Gary earned additional year on contract thanks to ‘competitive and academic benchmarks’

The Sun says Gary’s deal worth more than $2 million annually

The Diamondback’s Michael Lemaire says Yow declared ’09-’10 season ‘has the potential to be one of the best in recent memory’

Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Gary has one more chance to extend contract this season

Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Gary enters season as 6th winningest active coach

Washington Times says Gary extended deal for second time

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Gary’s extension ‘absolutely no surprise at all’

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter checks in with Stu Vetter regarding Terps prospects at Montrose Christian (must subscribe)

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Navy-Western Kentucky Saturday

The Official Site offers complete Mids-Hilltoppers release (pdf)

The Official Site says Midshipmen to celebrate 50th anniversary of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Saturday against WKU

Western Kentucky Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to Annapolis

Western Kentucky Official Site offers complete Toppers-Terps release (pdf)

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo, players all accepted blame for loss to Panthers

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Kriss Proctor returned to practice Monday

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mids will wear throwback jerseys Saturday to celebrate stadium anniversary

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mids haven’t opened season 1-3 since Paul Johnson’s first year

Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy and Jeffrey Tomik say life should be easier for Ricky Dobbs against Toppers than against Panthers (sacked 6 times)

Go Mids’ Matt Zemek says Pitt’s Bill Stull did in Midshipmen again

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Peter Athens honored by CAA

The Sun says Athens split award with JMU’s Justin Thorpe

MORGAN FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says George Howard honored by MEAC

HOPKINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Kase honored by Centennial Conference

UMBC BASKETBALL:

Examiner Alexander Pyles says losing Chauncey Gilliam might ‘devastating’ for Retrievers

SALISBURY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Cynewski honored by ACFC

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s Mary Rampellini says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird breezed in Albuquerque Monday

BALTIMORE COLTS:

Indianapolis Star’s Bob Kravitz thinks Unitas would have enjoyed watching Peyton Manning break his Colts career wins record last night

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-Gary Williams ABSOLUTELY deserved the extra year he was given yesterday. Beyond the fact that it is in his contract, he earned it by getting that group of players to the 2nd round of the NCAA Tournament last year.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

Internet issues here at 1550 Hart Rd. (my fault, not anyone’s here) this morning kept me from polishing off Crabs and Beer this morning, so I didn’t get to comment on Lisa Horne’s note on FoxSports.com that Maryland & Virginia would be in a bidding war for the services of Jeff Jagodzinski as head coach.

Insane.

Maryland has a succession plan. James Franklin will be the next head coach. Economically, even a 2-10 season couldn’t change such plans. That’s just where they’re at.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say….

Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:

Drew Forrester says Ravens ‘potentially’ interested in free agent WR Baskett

Glenn Clark says Cedric Peerman now only Ravens Draft pick not under team control

Nestor Aparicio offers photographic evidence of how empty Camden Yards

Drew Forrester says ‘no one’ at Orioles-Rays game last night

Drew Forrester offers free tickets for Towson-Coastal Carolina tailgate party Saturday night

Brian Billick to speak with John Harbaugh on FoxSports.com

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Wieters tallied 5 RBI for Birds in win over Rays

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Chris Tillman takes hill tonight against Andy Sonnanstine, Rays at Camden Yards

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Pie returned to lineup, hit leadoff

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Brian Roberts, Roberto Alomar locked in battle at 2B in all-time lineup

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds to open ’10 season in Tampa Bay, host Blue Jays in home opener April 9

Rays Official Site’s Bill Chastain says Zobrist doubled, tripled for Rays in loss to O’s

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Jason Berken won 3rd straight start as Birds topped Rays

The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Mora played 793rd game at third base with Birds, passing Doug DeCinces for 2nd all time in organization’s history (behind Brooks Robinson)

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds should get off to better start next year facing AL Central, AL West opponents

The Sun says Birds to face Marlins, Mets, Nationals, Giants, Padres in interleague play in 2010

The Sun says B-Rob broke own single season doubles record

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says 11,575 saw Birds top Rays at OPACY

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Trembley sat Reimold to reward Jeff Fiorentino

The AP says Brian Roberts tallied 52nd double in 3rd inning, setting new franchise record

CBS Sports’ Larry Dobrow has Birds 25th in power rankings

ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:

Frederick News-Post’s Adam Behsudi says Keys’ Caleb Joseph won Orioles’ Elrod Hendricks Award for Community Service

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says 5th round pick Davon Drew rejoined Ravens via practice squad

The Official Site’s Sarah Ellison says Harbaugh knows Ravens will answer critics “on Sunday”(s)

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Chargers’ Tomlinson, Nick Hardwick, Louis Vasquez, Luis Castillo, Jamal Williams, Antwan Applewhite all hurt during win over Raiders

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Special Teams likely determining factor in why Kruger didn’t dress for Chiefs game

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Antwan Barnes, Brendon Ayanbadejo honored Brigance with dance after Special Teams tackle

The Official Site says Flacco, Oher up for weekly awards

The Official Site offers thoughts on Kanye West-Taylor Swift battle from Brandon McKinney, Dannell Ellerbe, Brendon Ayanbadejo

Chargers Official Site’s Casey Pearce says tickets still available for Ravens game Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium

The Sun’s Mike Preston hopes Ravens don’t ‘rely’ too much on Flacco

The Sun’s Edward Lee says Jarret Johnson beat up for not taking down former Alabama teammate Brodie Croyle harder Sunday

The Sun says Isaac Smolko waived to make room for Davon Drew

The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says OL Chris Chester ‘total package’

The Sun’s Edward Lee says Oher wants to be viewed as football player, not subject of book, movie “The Blind Side”

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Ravens, Chargers particularly ‘similar’

The Sun’s Gus Sentementes says Ray Lewis opening MVP Entertainment facility in Hunt Valley

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says other than Gaither giving up sack to Hali, O-Line was particularly impressive against Kansas City

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says OL Brian Johnson received injury settlement from Ravens

San Diego Union-Tribune’s Kevin Acee says Nick Hardwick ‘most likely’ Bolt to miss Sunday’s game

USA Today’s Sean Leahy says Norv Turner will use Michael Bennett as ‘backup plan’ if LT can’t go

NFL.com has Ravens 6th in power rankings

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

Middle Tennessee State Official Site says Coach Rick Stockstill thinks Maryland fans want ‘revenge’ on Blue Raiders more than Maryland players

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Chris Turner showing off ability on ground

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Middle Tennessee QB Dwight Dasher should give Terps good ‘preview’ off mobile ACC QB’s like Tyrod Taylor

Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says Terps get another shot at slowing down spread offense vs. MTSU

The AP says Anthony Wiseman knows last year’s loss will make Terps ‘respect’ Raiders this year

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Ralph Friedgen admits Nolan Carroll ‘almost certainly’ will not get extra year of eligibility

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says despite hype, freshmen Caleb Porzel, D.J. Adams, Dexter McDougle, Eric Franklin, Avery Murray yet to see field

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Fridge frustrated with penalties

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says fans concerned about how loud marching band was during JMU game

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps had just 5 ‘explosive’ plays against James Madison

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Caleb Porzel, Louis Berman will remain OUT vs. Raiders

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Cameron Chism listed as CB starter opposite Anthony Wiseman on depth chart

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Don Brown in no rush to get McDougle on field

Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Don Brown saw ‘positive signs’ from defense in win over Madison

Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says Terps need to take ‘pressure’ to pursuit of QB’s (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Claire Knudsen profiles CB Dexter McDougle (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Seton Hall Prep (NJ) PG prospect Sterling Gibbs impressed with visit to College Park (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says former Terps Crystal Langhorne, Marissa Coleman returning to Comcast Center for WNBA playoffs with Washington Mystics

TOWSON BASKETBALL:

The Sun’s Don Markus says former Tiger Tamir Goodman retiring from basketball to take job as Director of Haifa Hoops for Kids

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Buddy Green, staff recognized for defensive performance against Louisiana Tech

Pitt Official Site previews Saturday’s showdown at Heinz Field

Pitt Official Site offers complete Midshipmen/Panthers release (pdf)

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Panthers similar to team who beat up Mids in Annapolis last year

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Marcus Curry, Jabaree Tuani, Gary Myers named Team MVP’s from Louisiana Tech game

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Marcus Curry bounced back from preseason illness, making impact for Mids

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says 43 yarder against Bulldogs helped calm kicker Joe Buckley

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Niumatalolo thinks Panthers ‘big, strong, fast’

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Paul Zeise says O-Line opening up holes for Dion Lewis thus far

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Kevin Gorman says Greg Cross playing role of Ricky Dobbs in practice for Panthers

Go Mids’ Adam Nettina breaks down Saturday’s trip to Pittsburgh (must subscribe)

Go Mids updates seasons for Mids’ opponents

MORGAN FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Oct. 15 game against Howard to be televised on ESPNU

UMES BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says Frankie Allen announces Kevin White, Jamal Edwards, Lyvann Obame, Sean Berry, James Cotton as recruiting class

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s Dave Litfin says Belmont winner Summer Bird breezed Tuesday with Desormeaux on board

Thoroughbred Times says ESPN to televise Goodwood Stakes (with Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird) or Lady’s Secret Stakes (with undefeated Zenyatta) October 10

SWIMMING:

Loyola Official Site says Michael Phelps topped Shaquille O’Neal in “Shaq Vs.” episode taped in Loyola pool

GOLF:

The Sun says Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Gil Morgan, Jim Thorpe all commit to Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-Congratulations to Brian Roberts for his franchise record 52nd double of the season. We’re sorry none of it matters.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

What happened during Dave Trembley’s press conference last night on MASN really is unacceptable, and DT had every right to act accordingly. Some member of the Orioles’ Public Relations staff should have gone to the hallway in an attempt to quiet the people standing there.

It’s a frustrating season for Dave. Would the Orioles be better with a different manager? Probably not MUCH better….they’re just a bad baseball team. But I understand Dave’s frustration.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..

Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:

Glenn Clark thinks Lawrence, Phillips, Cook, Drew last Ravens IN, Ellerbe, Foster, Peerman, E. Jones first Ravens OUT

Drew Forrester says Trembley thought organization ‘lacked professionalism’ after loss

Luke Jones says some Ravens getting ‘final chance’ to make roster vs. Falcons

Bob Haynie wonders if Terps will cover 21 point spread at Cal

Nestor Aparicio says Orioles ‘irrelevant’

Nestor Aparicio says WNST.net hosting “Purple Haze” live blog for Ravens-Falcons

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Sarfate, Jim Johnson battered as Yanks finished off sweep of Birds

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of sweep

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says after night off, Chris Tillman takes hill tomorrow vs. Scott Feldman, Rangers

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says O’s could be without Adam Jones for rest of season

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Markakis tabbed as Roberto Clemente Award nominee

Yankees Official Site’s Bryan Hoch says Sabathia shut down O’s as Bombers finished sweep

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says 21,000 saw Yanks polish off sweep at Camden Yards

The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Albers trying to improve ‘mental approach’

The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Yanks ‘haves’, Birds ‘have nots’

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds could have used 20 more pitches from Berken in loss to Yanks

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Birds might regret trading away Gathright

Examiner Jay Trucker humorously wonders how favorite Orioles will celebrate Baltimore Beer Week

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says bullpen couldn’t pick up Jason Berken after solid 5.1 innings

The AP says Reimold homered for Birds in loss

The AP says Pie to play bulk of time in CF with Adam Jones out

New York Post’s George A. King III says Sabathia impressive in picking up 16th win

New York Times’ Tyler Kepner says Phil Hughes earned save with Mariano Rivera getting night off

New York Daily News’ Mark Feinsand says A-Rod’s big night included 2,500th career hit

Newsday’s Erik Boland says Hinske added homer for Yanks in win over O’s

Newark Star-Ledger’s Marc Carig says Johnny Damon went 4-5 with 2 runs for Yanks in win

Bergen Record’s Pete Caldera says Yanks now 7 ½ games up on Red Sox in AL East after win

ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick says Dodgers’ acquisition of Sherrill amongst best trades made

ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:

Norfolk Tides Official Site says Ambiorix Concepcion hit grand slam as Tides topped Gwinnett

Bowie Baysox Official Site says Tanaka loser as Baysox fell to Binghamton

Frederick Keys Official Site says Sean Gleason loser as Keys fell to Kinston

Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Haughian loser as Shorebirds fell to Lake County

Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Joshua Dowdy loser as Ironbirds fell to Staten Island

The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Montanez tallied 2 hits in Keys’ loss to Captains during rehab assignment

Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Zach Britton, Brandon Waring get top season honors from Carolina League

Virginian-Pilot’s Jim Hodges says Rhyne Hughes also homered for Tides in win over Braves

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Kevin Byrne says Harbaugh ‘feels for’ players about to get cut

The Official Site says McGahee listens to ‘down south music’, eats chicken to prepare for games

Atlanta Falcons Official Site’s John Manasso says veterans John Abraham, Todd McClure may not play at all tonight

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says rookie LB Jason Phillips plans to ‘take advantage’ of chance to make plays tonight before Saturday’s cuts

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Justin Harper, Yamon Figurs amongst receivers ‘on bubble’

The Sun’s Mike Preston says Kelley Washington has moved ahead of Demetrius Williams on depth chart

The Sun’s Ken Murray says NBC analyst Dungy wonders if Ravens will lose ‘aggressiveness, cohesiveness’ with Rex Ryan gone

The Sun’s Ken Murray says ST coordinator Jerry Rosburg knows kickers need to hit at ’90 percent’ clip

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says bubble players like Talavou feeling ‘tense’

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Hauschka can lock up kicking job tonight at Georgia Dome

Frederick News-Post’s Adam Behsudi says DL Brandon McKinney ‘battling’ to make roster

Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter says Flacco will give Falcons CB’s Chris Houston, Brent Grimes ‘decent test’

USA Today’s Sean Leahy says Flacco, Brandon Marshall could have ‘nice long-term marriage’

SI’s Peter King picks Ravens to go 9-7, lose in first round of playoffs (to Steelers)

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco says Ravens will finish 2nd in AFC North, need Flacco to be more of ‘passer’

ESPN.com’s James Walker says teammates let Suggs have it when he returned to practice

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph ‘hopes’ players motivated by being big underdogs to Cal

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph confirmed QB Clay Belton transferred from Miami (Ohio) to Maryland

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says staff doesn’t want players sleeping on flight to Cal, hopes to help team adjust to time difference

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Nick Ferrara ‘kicker of the future’

The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Phil Costa not ‘stressed’ by classes

The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Ralph would like to have 24’s Jack Bauer on his team

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Don Brown ‘can’t expect too much’ from D-Line

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps face ‘long night’ Saturday flying home from Berkeley

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Maryland staff will begin watching James Madison film on flight back from California

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says DJ Adams playing role of Jahvid Best for Terps in practice

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph thinks Terps need to be ‘blue-collar team’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph thinks Terps will get Cal’s ‘best shot’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says OT Bruce Campbell is ‘sizable presence’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps will finish 7-5, 4-4 in ACC

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says 28 Terps have never played college football game before

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says 21 points largest dogs Terps have ever been under Fridge

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says former Terp Kevin Glover to be honored by ACC

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Cal beat writer Okanes reports Best ‘not 100 percent’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens thinks Ralph might try similar motivation with Middle Tennessee State

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph has made choice between Nick Ferrara, Mike Barbour; but won’t announce it yet

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Belton wasn’t overly impressive with RedHawks

San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick says Syd’Quan Thompson providing leadership for Cal in secondary

Oakland Tribune’s Jonathan Okanes says Cal’s Tyson Alualu, Cameron Jordan ‘bolster’ defense

CBS Sports says Terps 57th best team in country

CBS Sports picks Terps to play in EagleBank Bowl

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich wonders how Don Brown’s defense will match up against Heisman Trophy candidate Jahvid Best

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Glover to be honored at ACC Championship Game

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says prospect Uzomah expects scholarship offer from Terps

Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Lamar Young ‘X Factor’ on Terps’ O-Line (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Friedgen reminding players they’re 21 point dogs to Golden Bears (must subscribe)

Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman/Bear Insider’s Jim McGill break down individual Terps/Bears matchups

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says 2011 prospect Sterling Gibbs to visit College Park (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS LACROSSE:

Inside Lacrosse says former Terp Feifs joined staff at North Carolina

NAVY FOOTBALL:

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Mids ‘concerned’ with Bucks QB Terrelle Pryor

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo still undecided between Jon Teague, Joe Buckley at kicker

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Dobbs ‘more accomplished passer’ than previous Navy QB’s

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mids haven’t played Top 6 team (other than Notre Dame) since beating South Carolina in ‘84

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Jon Teague will handle kickoffs

Columbus Dispatch’s Todd Dallas Lamb torn between OSU fandom, Navy support

Go Mids’ David Ausiello says Navy fans need to ‘take it easy’ on QB Ricky Dobbs

Go Mids’ Adam Nettina previews Navy-Ohio State (must subscribe)

Go Mids’ Chris Rohe breaks down individual Mids/Buckeyes matchups (must subscribe)

NAVY LACROSSE:

The Official Site says Midshipmen to host two Fall Ball events this year

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says Ambrose knows Tigers jumping in ‘deep end’ by playing Wildcats

Examiner Matthew Schlissel says Northwestern will provide ‘stern test’ for Rob Ambrose’s Tigers Saturday

HOPKINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Jays open season Saturday at Delaware Valley

The Official Site offers complete JHU/Del Val release (pdf)

The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says Jays have good shot to win Centennial Conference for first time since ‘05

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra continuing to look for ‘racing immortality’ at Woodward Stakes

Daily Racing Form’s Mary Rampellini says Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird returned to Woolley’s stable at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Dominic Terry continues to ride Rachel Alexandra in workouts

Thoroughbred Times’ Jeff Lowe says Woodward Stakes field includes 2008 Belmont champ Da’Tara

COLLEGE LACROSSE:

Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says next year’s Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium moved back to 3:30pm on Memorial Day

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Saturday games in Final Four will now face off at 4pm, 6:30pm

NBA:

The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says Carmelo Anthony back in town for charity weekend with singer Mario

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-I’ll say Falcons 23, Ravens 10 tonight. The backup units haven’t been overly impressive for the Ravens, and I think DJ Shockley and Chris Redman could have a big night.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

You know you’re an Orioles fan if…..

….An opposing pitcher is throwing a perfect game, and you’re completely unmoved

….You’ve braved hostile crowds, name calling, battery throwing, and obscenity chanting from opposing fans……..to enjoy a game at Camden Yards

….You used to enjoy a drink while watching a game, but now the drinks have become a necessity to stomach the game

….At least 15 times a year there’s someone in your team’s starting lineup that you can honestly admit you’ve never heard of

….Your child’s Little League team regularly makes more significant offseason additions than your favorite Major League baseball team

….you’ve looked at the TV, the other had more than 225 runs, and you thought “Yeah, that’s about right.”

….Every Spring Training, “if” becomes your new favorite word (CB in Northeast)

….Your car’s MPG is lower than your favorite pitcher’s ERA (Christopher Edwards)

….You’ve ever paid money to go to a Major League Baseball game and your Designated Hitter bunted (John in Towson)

….“Cash for Clunkers” represents your team’s offseason free agent acquisitions (Tim in Overlea)

….Your favorite team’s colors are black, orange, and shame (Alex Thomas)

….When you hear that “no lead is safe”, you understand that TRULY, no lead is safe (Erienne)

….You miss Aubrey Huff (texter “5750”)

….You still respect Rick Dempsey (Mark in Nottingham)

….when “Orioles Magic” is still something that happens….but only to your wallet (Brandon in Abingdon)

….a 4th place finish sounds fantastic (Ken Phillips)

….you’re not sure if you should be proud or embarrassed when your favorite team adds “Baltimore” to the front of their away uniforms (Intern Jack)

Let’s see what everyone else has to say….

Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:

Glenn Clark says Ravens CB Foxworth looking forward to seeing ‘old friends’ Thursday night in Atlanta

Drew Forrester says Trembley thought Birds ‘never gave up’ in loss

Drew Forrester offers comical take on Orioles improving

Rex Snider says NBC’s Dateline profiled McNair murder last night

Glenn Clark would like an Ed Reed jersey (from the WNST.net store) for his birthday

Bob Haynie took responsibility for jinxing Pettitte last night

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Markakis broke up Pettitte’s no-hitter in 7th, but Yankees still topped Birds

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says David Hernandez takes hill tonight vs. AJ Burnett, Yanks

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Uehara could return before season ends

Yankees Official Site’s Bryan Hoch says Hairston error in 7th ended Pettitte’s bid for perfect game

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says 25,000 fans at Camden Yards saw Bombers top O’s (I won’t even bother to remind you that most of them were New York fans. Oh wait…..)

The Sun’s Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec say Tillman, Matusz will make 2-3 more starts before being shut down for season

The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Orioles expected to call up Sarfate, Fiorentino, Albers, Castillo today

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds should be ‘encouraged’ by “Guts”’ performance

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Jeremy Guthrie fell to 9-13 after loss to Yanks last night

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Roberts not sure how Birds finish really that important

The AP says Melvin Mora homered to break up shutout

New York Post’s George A. King III says Mariano Rivera pitched 9th for 37th save

New York Times’ Tyler Kepner says Nick Swisher homered for Yanks in win

New York Daily News’ Mark Feinsand says skipper Girardi thought Pettitte pitched ‘great game’ despite losing no hitter

Newsday’s Erik Boland says Cano added 2 run double in win

Newark Star-Ledger’s Marc Carig says Pettitte picked up 16th career win at OPACY, 26th career win over Birds

Bergen Record’s Pete Caldera says A-Rod sat out Yankees’ win Monday night

Sporting News’ Ryan Fagan has Birds 26th in power rankings

ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:

Bowie Baysox Official Site says Oullette, Deza took losses as Reading swept Bowie in doubleheader

Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Bordes winner as Shorebirds topped Lake County

Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Kantakevich winner as Ironbirds topped Tri-City

Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Mechaw winner as Orioles topped Burlington

The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Ronnie Welty, Joe Mahoney hit back to back homers in win over Captains

The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Shorebirds’ Welty honored by South Atlantic League

Laurel Leader’s David Driver says new Keys pitcher Brett Jacobson has found adjustment from Tigers organization ‘difficult’

Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Keys’ Caleb Joseph out of ‘nightmare’ 0-28 slump

Washington Times’ Jay LeBlanc says Arrieta, Britton, Erbe organization’s top prospects

Virginian-Pilot says Tides, Charlotte rained out last night; to play doubleheader today

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Rolle will spend first 6 weeks of season on PUP list

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis practiced after elbow scare in Carolina; LB Ellerbe, DT Gregg, OL Chester, OT Rodgers all returned to practice

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says despite miss vs. Panthers, Harbaugh still gives Hauschka ‘edge’ in kicking competition

Falcons Official Site’s John Manasso says RB Jerious Norwood ‘most likely’ won’t play Thursday, S William Moore definitely won’t

The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Brendon Ayanbadejo excels not only on football field, but also in other areas of life

The Sun’s Edward Lee and Jamison Hensley say Suggs returned to practice Monday

The Sun’s Mike Preston says organization hoping Heap can return to previous form

The Sun’s Edward Lee says Kelly Gregg returned to practice yesterday, ‘intends’ to play vs. Falcons

The Sun’s Edward Lee says Chris Carr, Oniel Cousins also did not practice

The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh not particularly hopeful about Mark Clayton playing Thursday night

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Rolle told Ozzie Newsome he intended to play this season

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says QB Drew Willy, WR’s Bradon Godfrey, Biren Ealy Ravens’ first cuts

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Billick’s book not about Ravens

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Heap again looking like ‘playmaker’

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson reports Harbaugh said Rolle won’t play if playing presents ‘any risk at all’

The AP says teammate, friend Derrick Mason thinks ‘Samari just wants to play’

Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Orlando Ledbetter says Falcons coach Mike Smith confirms reserves will play majority of Ravens game

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Suggs could use work Thursday night

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s open in Berkeley

The Official Site offers complete Terrapins/Golden Bears release (pdf)

Cal Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Maryland

Cal Official Site offers complete Bears/Terps release (pdf)

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph thinks ‘ignorance is bliss’ when it comes to young players

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says young O-Linemen Gonnella, Pinegar have each played before

The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Maryland commit Devin Burns opened ’09 season with big game

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Adrian Cannon became different player after making big TD catch in Humanitarian Bowl

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says O-Line, TE, Kicker likely Terps’ ‘biggest concerns’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Don Brown’s defense made more than 50 picks in camp

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph holds responsibility of program ‘CEO’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Phil Costa, Chris Turner, Nolan Carroll, Adrian Moten ‘sworn in’ as team captains

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps may wait until gametime to pick kicker between Mike Barbour, Nick Ferrara

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says players happy to be big underdogs against Pac 10 foe

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terrell Skinner knows Adrian Cannon ‘great player’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps won only previous meeting with Cal (last year)

San Francisco Chronicle’s Ron Kroichick says Cal returns 8 starters from ’08 team

Oakland Tribune’s Jonathan Okanes says RB Jahvid Best beginning Heisman Trophy campaign Saturday night

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says O-Line ‘most unsettled’ position for Terps

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Bishop McNamara WR prospect Brandon Coleman has other schools higher on list than Maryland (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says DL Ivey drawing comparisons to former Terp Randy Starks (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Isaiah Miles and John Crowder amongst Baltimore recruits Terps pursuing (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS BASEBALL:

Washington Times’ Ben Goessling says former Terp Justin Maxwell may be getting last shot with Nationals

NAVY FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s opener at Ohio State

The Official Site offers complete Buckeyes/Midshipmen release (pdf)

Ohio State Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Navy

Ohio State Official Site offers complete Bucks/Mids release

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Ohio State, Wake Forest, Pitt, Notre Dame make Mids’ schedule ‘most challenging’ Niumatalolo has seen

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says kickers Jon Teague, Joe Buckley will both travel to Columbus with Mids

Washington Post’s Camille Powell says center DeMell to make college debut Saturday at Ohio Stadium

Columbus Dispatch’s Rob Oller says Navy seniors dealing with futures beyond football this week

Scout.com names Pospisil, Tuani, Middleton, Blake Carter to all-service academy defensive team

TOWSON FOOTBALL:

The Official Site previews Saturday’s opener at Northwestern

The Official Site offers complete Tigers/Wildcats release (pdf)

Northwestern Official Site previews Saturday’s opener vs. Tigers

Northwestern Official Site offers complete Wildcats/Tigers release (pdf)

HOPKINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site offers complete preview of 2009 Blue Jays

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Borel to mount Derby winner Mine That Bird again in Goodwood Stakes, Breeders’ Cup Classic

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Belmont, Travers winner Summer Bird in good position to win 3 year old Championship

Daily Racing Form’s Mike Welsch says Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra put in final breeze at Saratoga before Saturday’s Woodward Stakes

Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says trainer Woolley likes Borel because rider ‘knows’ Kentucky Derby winner

Thoroughbred Times’ Phil Janack says trainer Steve Asmussen says Rachel Alexandra ‘happy, loose’ in workout

CRYSTAL PALACE USA:

Examiner Jeff Hemelt says Brian Rowland, Val Teixeira, Paul Robson Palace players most honored by USL-2 this season

BALTIMORE COLTS:

The Sun’s Mike Klingaman ‘catches up with’ former Colt Bob Vogel

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-Gotta get to Owings Mills today. Add your own analysis.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

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

The “Matt Stover factor” is overrated. The Ravens are committed to having one of these guys kick against the Chiefs on September 13.

Matt Stover might well end up kicking again later this season. But it will come only if the Hauschka-Gano winner (likely Hauschka at this point) gets hurt or proves incapable of kicking.

Let’s see what everyone else has to say….

Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:

Glenn Clark says Terps “open” season with Nov. 3 exhibition against Indiana (PA)

Bob Haynie can’t fathom anyone thinking Troy Smith > Flacco

Glenn Clark says Ravens-Panthers highlights non-baseball week

Paul Hoke doesn’t think Brian Roberts will ever play meaningful game at Camden Yards

ORIOLES:

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley didn’t think Orioles ‘gave it away’ in loss to Twins

The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Jeremy Guthrie takes hill tonight vs. Nick Blackburn looking to avoid sweep

The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Adam Jones will miss rest of series in Minnesota

Twins Official Site’s Tyler Mason says Delmon Young provided walk-off single to give Twins win over O’s

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Mickolio loser for Birds in relief

The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says MacPhail plans on meeting with Trembley, Kranitz to limit innings for young starters

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says loss to Twins similar to others Birds have suffered at Metrodome before

The AP says Michael Aubrey doubled, tallied 3 RBI for Orioles in loss to Twins

Minneapolis Star-Tribune’s La Velle Neal says Twins now tied for 2nd in AL Central after win

St. Paul Pioneer Press’ Brian Murphy says Michael Cuddyer scored winning run for Twinkies

CBS Sports’ Larry Dobrow has Birds 27th in power rankings

ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:

Orioles Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Josh Bell, Brandon Erbe, Brandon Snyder amongst Birds headed to Arizona Fall League

Norfolk Tides Official Site says Jeff Fiorentino tripled, homered for Tides in win over Rochester

Bowie Baysox Official Site says Hoey loser in relief as Baysox fell to Akron

Frederick Keys Official Site says Zach Britton strong in win over Kinston

Delmarva Shorebirds Official Site says Salberg winner as Shorebirds topped Lake County

Aberdeen Ironbirds Official Site says Kantakevich loser as Lowell topped Ironbirds

Bluefield Orioles Official Site says Gary Helmick scored twice, but Orioles fell to Pulaski

The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Andy Mitchell picked up win in relief as Tides topped Red Wings

The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Ryohei Tanaka, Matt Angle, Brandon Waring also headed to AFL

Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says Keys’ Rowell ‘stuck’ in attempt to make it to Baltimore

Frederick News-Post says Crancer homered for Keys in win

Virginian-Pilot says Freddy Guzman had 3 hits for Tides in win

RAVENS:

The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Frank Walker owned up to ‘rough’ performance vs. Jets

The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Hauschka may have won kicking competition in 2nd quarter vs. Jets Monday night

The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Ravens didn’t show themselves to be Super Bowl shoe-in

The Sun’s Edward Lee says Lardarius Webb ‘redeemed himself’ with late play on 2 point conversion in win over Jets

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Harbaugh still has ‘confidence’ in Walker

Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Stover ‘looming’ over competition between Gano, Hauschka

Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Ngata showed ‘versatility’ with INT return for TD

The AP’s David Ginsburg says Greg Mattison not taking himself too seriously as DC

NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora picks Ravens to win Wild Card again

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Rex Ryan picked on his former player Frank Walker in 2nd half

ESPN.com’s James Walker doesn’t believe Ravens would be interested in Lorenzo Neal

ESPN.com’s James Walker says Harbaugh throws Stover’s name around with Rosburg to fire up kickers

TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:

The Official Site says Ralph has given rest to players like Wujciak, Cory Jackson, Phil Costa during fall camp

The Official Site says Virginia Tech game already sold out

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Chris Turner views Gloria Friedgen as ‘permanent team mom’

The AP says former Terp Heyer Skins’ ‘answer’ at RT

The Diamondback has Terps 9th in ACC power rankings

The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Ralph claims Meggett challenging Da’Rel Scott as top RB

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says safety Kenny Tate ‘turning heads’

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell thinks Terps will finish somewhere between 5-7 and 7-5

Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Nick Wallace appears to be out of kicking competition

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says redshirt freshman LB Demetrius Hartsfield ‘ready to contribute’

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Uncle J.D. Maarleveld helped prepare Gonnella for College Park

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Meggett dropped weight, improved speed

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says tickets for game against Hokies still available via season ticket, suite packages

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph happy with Fulper’s move from center to guard

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Richard Taylor has been with Terps longest

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says suites still available at Byrd Stadium

Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says DeMatha grad Tate having ‘sensational’ Camp

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich surprised VT game sold out after Hokies crushed Terps in Blacksburg last year

ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Terps have 15 commits, no ESPNU top 150 guys

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says scrimmage didn’t help settle Mike Barbour-Nick Ferrara kicking competition (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Don Brown ‘pleased’ with Nolan Carroll, Anthony Wiseman (must subscribe)

Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says DL Travis Ivey returned to practice (must subscribe)

TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:

The Official Site says Gary ‘looks forward to’ schedule featuring Indiana, Villanova, Duke, UNC, Maui Invitational

The Sun says Terps’ schedule doesn’t include visit to Carolina

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Greivis’ Senior Night will be against Duke

The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terrapins have 5 regular season games scheduled with no TV as of yet

The Diamondback says Terps open season Nov. 13 against Charleston Southern

Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Terps open ACC play January 10 vs. Florida State at Comcast Center

Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps to face 12 teams who went to postseason last year

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps have 5 9pm ACC tip-offs

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps on ESPN 3 times this season (Duke 14 times)

Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps should be no worse than 11-3 entering ACC play

NAVY FOOTBALL:

Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says DeMell remains starting center

Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says unpredictable triple option should benefit Mids vs. Ohio State

TOWSON BASKETBALL:

The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Josh Thornton excelled for Tigers in tour of Canada

HOPKINS LACROSSE:

The Sun says former Blue Jay Conor Ford hired at Drexel

HORSE RACING:

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Derby winner Mine That Bird ‘uncertain’ for Travers Stakes

Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says after missing Triple Crown series, Quality Road again ‘striking fear’ into opponents going into Shadwell Travers

Thoroughbred Times’ Phil Janack says trainer Woolley thought Mine That Bird looked ‘pretty sharp’ in Tuesday workout at Saratoga

CRYSTAL PALACE USA:

The Official Site says Harada called up to parent club in London

BALTIMORE MARINERS:

The Official Site says former Morgan State Bear Joe Taylor returns to Mariners

SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:

-I don’t see the Ravens re-considering Lorenzo Neal. But I’m not opposed to it.

-Maryland’s hoops schedule is very winnable. Losing more than 2 games before the ACC season begins is basically inconceivable.

Talk to you tomorrow.

-G

Honorable Mention: WNBA-Washington Mystics vs. Minnesota Lynx (Sunday 4pm Verizon Center), CONCACAF Champions League: DC United vs. Toluca (Wednesday 8pm from RFK Stadium live on Fox Soccer Channel), Boxing: Juan Urango vs. Randall Bailey (Friday 9pm from Hollywood, FL live on ESPN2)

10-Black Crowes (Sunday 7pm Rams Head Live), The Killers (Monday 6pm Merriweather Post Pavilion), Kenny Chesney (Saturday 7pm Nissan Pavilion)

Frankly, there might not be a better time than Kenny Chesney Saturday night. I say that because despite the fact that Nissan is somewhere between DC and FREAKING IRAQ; there will be 15,000 screaming girls in the house. I think I could stomach sitting in the parking lot for those odds. Plus, many of them will probably be dressed like this…..

BUT, the better SHOW will almost certainly be one of the other two. I submit Subject A from a previous Black Crowes show at Rams Head:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjP-UOWy_dc[/youtube]

And Subject B would be Mr. Brandon Flowers’ opus:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm5n1aimznE[/youtube]

9-Maryland State Fair Opens (Friday Timonium State Fairgrounds)

I plan on eating ALL of these before Labor Day…….

Oh, and about 12-14 of these……

8-WWE: Rise and Fall of WCW DVD in stores (Tuesday), Wrestlemania 25 Network premiere (Saturday 9pm NBC)

Do you understand how difficult it was for me during my childhood to deal with the fact that Hulk Hogan went to the dark side???

Vince McMahon has done a hell of a job of trying to make us forget about the few good things WCW and ECW did; but I will NEVER forget the day I learned about the evils of the nWo.

(Editor’s note: This DVD should actually be pretty good. The “Monday Night Wars” DVD was really good, and the “Rise and Fall of ECW” DVD was good too. They can’t screw everything up.)

7-NASCAR Pep Boys Auto 500 (Sunday 7pm from Atlanta live on ESPN), IRL Peak Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy 300 (Saturday 9pm from Chicago live on VERSUS)

Apparently Tony Stewart is leading the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points race. I’d offer some sort of analysis here; but that’s pretty much all I’ve got.

I wonder if Stewart’s fans chant the same thing my roommate always did freshman year of college….

“LET’S GO SMOKE! LET’S GO SMOKE! LET’S GO SMOKE!”

6-Maryland Football Scrimmage (Thursday 5:25pm Byrd Stadium)

Glenn-do you have any video of a handsome, well-respected journalist talking to a Terrapins defensive lineman about how he spent his summer vacation?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpuFeodEZYE&feature=related[/youtube]

Also, I feel as though I am going to need to start some sort of Caleb Porzel campaign-you know, like the “Matt Wieters Facts” or “Strasburg is Good” campaigns we’ve seen recently. Maybe “Porzel > Tomlinson” or “Porzel > Kobe” or something like that.

5-Horse Racing: Shadwell Travers Stakes (Saturday 4:30pm from Saratoga live on ESPN)

Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird is scheduled to be back in action Saturday; which means somewhere right now Calvin Borel is probably yelling.

Or course, Calvin Borel regularly is yelling no matter what horse is in action where; so I guess that’s not really a relevant statement to make.

For absolutely no reason at all, here’s a video of small children yelling. I didn’t say it was an interesting video, or a funny video, or even a video that has some level of significance somehow. I just said it was a video. I have lived up to my end of the bargain…

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMA33E1NPY[/youtube]

4-Golf: FedEx Cup Playoffs-The Barclays (Thursday & Friday 3pm live on Golf Channel, Saturday & Sunday 3pm live on CBS. All “playoff” action live from Jersey City, NJ), LPGA Safeway Classic (Friday 4pm & Saturday 5pm live on ESPN2; Sunday 4pm live on ESPN. All action from North Plains, OR), Champions Tour Boeing Classic (Friday & Saturday 6:30pm, Sunday 7pm from Snoqualmie, WA live on Golf Channel)

The golf playoffs are exactly like the playoffs in every other sport. Expect for the fact that some people care about the playoffs in every other sport.

And with the Champions Tour headed to Snoqualmie; I felt inspired to find a list of The Worst City Names in the world. Thanks to blog site “The Best Things in Life“….

22. Cockburn, Western Australia
21. Twatt, Orkney, Shetland Islands, Scotland
20. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
19. Muff, Ireland
18. Looneyville, Texas, United States
17. Titty Hill, Sussex, England
16. Thong, Kent, England
15. Gravesend, Kent, England
14. Wetwang, Yorkshire… yep! England again!
13. Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
12. Bald Knob, Arkansas, United States
11. Cockup, Cumbria, England
10. Whiskey Dick Mountain, Washington State, United States
9. Hookersville, West Virginia
8. Hell, Michigan, United States
7. Toad Suck, Arkansas, United States
6. Middelfart, Denmark
5. Horneytown, North Carolina, United States
4. Shitterton, Dorset, England
3. Disappointment, Kentucky, United States
2. Fucking, Austria
1. Whakapapa, New Zealand

3-U.S. Open Series: Pilot Pen Tennis (Thursday 1pm & 7pm, Friday 12pm & 7pm live ESPN2; Saturday 1pm live on CBS. All action from New Haven, CT) U.S. Open (Monday 11am live on Tennis Channel, 1pm & 7pm live on ESPN2. Action from New York)

I was trying to think about how to come up with a punch line that involved me hanging out in Brooklyn during the Open to stalk Andy Roddick-and then talk about Andy Roddick hanging out in Brooklyn, but then referencing his wife Brooklyn Decker.

I was thinking about it for like 20 minutes, but then I remembered that all you guys really wanted was for me to post a picture of Brooklyn Decker. Sometimes I think too much.

2-Ravens @ Panthers (Saturday 8pm from Charlotte live on WBAL11 & MASN)

For some reason, I don’t get to make the trip to North Carolina for this game. I wouldn’t be that angry about missing a preseason NFL game regularly; but……..most trips aren’t to places in the country that feature Bojangles…..

And just in case you forgot, here’s a BoBerry biscuit….

So have fun in NC, rest of the media covering the Ravens. I’d rather be having strawberry jelly and crunchy peanut butter sandwiches anyway!

1-UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira (Saturday 10pm from Portland live on Pay-Per-View)

After Randy Couture kicks Minotauro’s ass Saturday night, it is NOT my opinion that he should get another shot at Brock Lesnar. Instead, I believe he should face someone a little closer to his age. At UFC 109, I believe it is time for us to see the ultimate showdown: Couture vs……….ROURKE……

…..Flexing my mic muscles since 1983

-G