Ravens 27, Texans 17Yes, I’m picking the Ravens. Stop the presses. The Ravens NEED to win this game, and I feel as though they are in the type of groove that will continue on the road Sunday. Expect a big day for the Ravens’ LB’s.
Delaware 24, Towson 20If this was a home game, the Tigers would get a win.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…….
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Joe Flacco says Ravens in ‘really good groove’
Brian Billick says Oakland’s Russell opposite of Flacco
Casey Willett says McGahee had ‘noticeable limp’ yesterday
Glenn Clark says last night’s game, Simpson’s performance last season examples of why Cosh could be out
Ed Frankovic says Caps get two goals in final minutes to beat Canes
Nestor Aparicio says Puck Bus included thrilling game
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Suggs thinks Harbaugh doing ‘good job night before the game getting (Ravens) ready’ on road
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says decision coming on Landry
The Official Site says Rex Ryan not talking to brother Rob regarding DeAngelo Hall
The Official Site’s Patrick Gleason says many Ravens thought last week’s game ‘defining’ moment for team
Texans Official Site’s Brooke Bentley says Kubiak will play Adibi 15 to 20 snaps
Texans Official Site’s Michael A. Lutz says Texans must get job done on 3rd down
Texans Official Site’s Nick Scurfield says Texans ready for Ravens’ 3-4 front
Texans Official Site says Kubiak thinks RB Green ‘should be fine’
The Sun’s Mike Preston gives highest praise at midway point to D-Line, LB’s
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens need production from Suggs, RB’s; must force Rosenfels to make mistakes
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens in playoff mix, but face difficult schedule
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says despite matching records, Flacco’s first 8 games better than Boller’s
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Clayton ‘refreshed’ by TD in Cleveland game
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Boller won’t be ‘bitter’
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Rolle found watching from sidelines ‘tough’
The Sun’s Mike Preston believes Ravens will be interested in Hall
The Sun’s Edward Lee says L. McClain dealing with sore ankle
The Sun’s Edward Lee says previously released Wheelwright back at practice
All Sun writers pick Ravens
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Ayanbadejo happy to make impact on special teams
Aaron Wilson says Ravens respect Texans WR Johnson
Aaron Wilson says Ravens ‘don’t have much salary-cap room’ to use on Hall
The AP says Rice ‘invaluable’ to Ravens
Houston Chronicle’s John McClain picks Texans 23-20
Houston Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon thinks Kubiak could be coaching for job
Houston Chronicle’s Megan Manfull says Texans, Ravens each getting lift from rookie RB’s
Houston Chronicle’s Megan Manfull says Okoye could miss game
3 of 5 ESPN Sunday Countdown analysts pick Ravens
All ESPN analysts (except Chris Mortensen) pick Ravens
ESPN.com’s John Clayton says Ravens ‘desperately’ need to beat Texans
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Harbaugh has high approval
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Scouts Inc’s Kidd thinks teams MUST account for Suggs
SI’s “Dr. Z” has Ravens 17th in power rankings
Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer picks Ravens 20-14
4 of 6 Sporting News analysts pick Ravens
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The AP says strong efforts from Turner, DHB not enough as Terps lose 23-13
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site says Ralph frustrated by inability to tackle, stop run, get run going
The Official Site says DHB continues to move up career charts at Maryland
Virginia Tech Official Site says Evans outrushes Terps 253 to -12
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps still control destiny in ACC
The Sun’s Rick Maese says 8 Bowl officials on hand to see Terps lose
The Sun’s Jeff Barker wonders if Portis experiment over
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Scott had ‘nowhere to run’
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The Examiner’s Steve DeClue says Cosh ‘failing to take away other team’s strength’
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Warren’s hit on DHB permanently shifted momentum back to Tech
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Terps ‘never really had a chance’
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler and Greg Schimmel say Terps fall to 3-6 on Thursday nights under Ralph
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says ACC race further ‘muddled’ after Maryland loss
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says defense failed to stop run despite focus in practice
Washington Post’s Zach Berman says Glennon ‘gutsy’ in playing hurt
Washington Post’s Matthew Rennie says Ralph ‘berated’ Cosh before half
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps tied for 1st with FSU, Wake now in Atlantic Division
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps post worst rushing output in Ralph’s tenure
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Turner ‘fortunate’ to only be sacked thrice
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Carroll injured ankle, T. Smith injured achilles in loss
Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Darryl Slater says Glennon found Boone for TD pass to open scoring
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Evans ‘proved doubters wrong’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Terps ‘not looking like ACC Champ’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says ‘deja vu’ for Glennon in earning job back
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Examiner’s Dylan Waugh says Gist blogging about pro experience
Frederick News-Post’s Greg Swatek says Vasquez knows he must stay ‘calm’
SI’s Luke Winn says Old Spice Classic best early season Tournament
CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish has Terps 8th in ACC
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Townsend wanted ‘family’ atmosphere in College Park
The Examiner says Toliver collecting preseason accolades
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Niumatalolo holding another luncheon next week
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Bryant ‘likely’ to start vs. Irish
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
Delaware Official Site offers Hens-Tigers release (pdf)
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Tigers visit Loyola to start ’09 season
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Bears again leading MEAC on ground
HOPKINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews trip to Franklin & Marshall
The Official Site offers complete Franklin & Marshall release (pdf)
UMBC BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says 7 games will be on TV this season
COPPIN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says McKee named mid-major All-American
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Eers picked 22nd amongst Mid-Majors
The Official Site says Mitchell looking forward to Loyola contest
ORIOLES:
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Baez wants to start
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Bascom, Henson continue struggles in Hawaii
The Examiner’s Jay Trucker says trading for Greene would be ‘risky’
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Wieters, Tillman, Matusz, Arrieta, Reimold named top prospects by Baseball America
HORSE RACING:
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says slots could lead to improvements at Pimlico, Laurel
SWIMMING:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Phelps, Bowman to partner at Meadowbrook
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to “Unheralded Athlete of the Morning” Jenna Benke from Mercy.
-The highlights of last night’s game and Mikell Simpson’s performance vs. Virginia last season will be why Chris Cosh will likely be gone at the end of the season.
-Why shouldn’t Baez start? Who else do the Orioles have?
Talk to you Monday.
-G
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