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:
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