Ravens 24, Eagles 21This could be a defining game for Joe Flacco and the Ravens. I really believe this game could be 21-17 with about 1:41 left and the Ravens getting the ball at the 24. I think Flacco will prove himself with the biggest win of his young pro career.
Maryland 31, Florida State 20
I actually think this will become a statement game for the Terps. I really believe they will win this game, as the emotions are high in College Park. I especially think this given the fact that I also believe Wake will beat BC Saturday afternoon.
James Madison 41, Towson 20
The Dukes aren’t letting off the throttle just because they have their title wrapped up.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Joe Flacco happy to see other rookies playing
Nestor Aparicio says Baltimore/Philly rivalry gets another chapter Sunday
Drew Forrester doesn’t think Teixeira headed to DC
Bob Haynie says Izturis much better than anyone who currently plays for Orioles
Thyrl Nelson says Birds shouldn’t throw away money
Ed Frankovic says Caps drop one in LA
Alex Thomas picks Ravens 23-16
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens happy to be home
The Official Site says Ravens hosting food drive before Eagles game
The Official Site says Cameron thinks Eagles’ defense ‘probably is’ Flacco’s biggest test yet
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Rice wants to be more like Westbrook
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens still respect McNabb
Eagles Official Site’s Dave Spadaro says Eagles need to ‘execute’
Eagles Official Site says Mornhinweg thinks offense needs to ‘start faster’
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Sunday gives student Harbaugh chance to defeat teacher Reid
4 of 7 Sun writers pick Ravens to beat Eagles
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens must protect Flacco, force turnovers, and avoid big plays
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens may want to consider returners other than Figurs
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ravens hoping to continue home dominance
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says T. Smith unlikely to switch positions
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Eagles game could provide ‘redemption’ from Giants loss
The Sun remembers when Eagles tied Ravens
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Mason, Reed, Rolle all practice
The Sun’s Edward Lee says 52, Reed, L. McClain lead Pro Bowl voting at their positions
The Sun’s Mike Preston thinks R. Ryan will stick around
The Sun’s Edward Lee says only Gaither absent from practice
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ngata ‘deserves’ Pro Bowl trip
Aaron Wilson says Ravens still in ‘strong position’ to make playoffs
Aaron Wilson says defense thinks Eagles’ run offense will ‘test’ them
Philadelphia Daily News’ Les Bowen says Eagles want to ‘establish run early’ Sunday
Philadelphia Inquirer’s Ray Parrillo says Eagles have ‘target’ on Flacco
ESPN.com’s James Walker surprised Ngata doesn’t get more love nationally
ESPN.com’s John Clayton says Ravens realize ‘they have to play better’
3 of 5 ESPN Sunday Countdown analysts pick Ravens
4 of 6 ESPN experts (thus far) pick Ravens
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco says Ngata ‘in the mix’ to go to Hawaii
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Terps thinking title headed into tomorrow night’s game
Florida State Official Site says Bowden reports Datko practiced Thursday
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps expecting sellout
The Sun’s Matt Bracken recaps season for QB commit Brown
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Noles preparing for frigid temperatures
The Sun’s Jeff Barker thinks Terps will have more night success at home than on road
The Sun’s Jeff Barker breaks down Bowl possibilities for Terps after Orange Bowl
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says heat on Bowden amongst FSU fans
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph opening practice to students again
The Examiner’s Abby Sondak says E. Williams brings ‘energy’ to Terps in push for Orange Bowl
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Terps know they’re game more important than BC-Wake
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says this game massive for Terps
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Bowden thinks Terps play tough every week
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Oquendo drive-extender for Terps
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says ‘no surprises’ for Terps on injury report
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Noles’ defense strong
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph will blog
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell remembers Ralph’s first meeting with Bowden
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says at least 100 students showed up for practice last week
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps struggled in this situation two years ago
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps going trying to beat FSU for 3rd straight time at home
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Terps won’t have Gossett TV’s on Wake game
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Oquendo, Tyler delivering for Terps on 3rd down
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says L. Williams, Gonnella both OUT for Terps
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says all of Oquendo’s 3rd down catches have been pickups
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Chick-Fil-A Bowl praises Terps
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph wants interaction between players, students at practice
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps have new football site
Orlando Sentinel’s Tim Linafelt says Noles preparing for dry footballs in Saturday’s chilly conditions
Florida Times-Union’s Ira Schoffel says J. Thomas threat to catch passes as well
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Turner has become one of ACC’s ‘better quarterbacks’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says FSU confirms McClure OUT
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s Vermont game
The Official Site offers complete Terps-Catamounts release (pdf)
The Sun’s Don Markus says Terps want to get out to quicker start vs. Vermont
The Sun’s Ray Frager says tonight’s game first of 8 this season to be televised by CSN
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Gary looking for 400th victory at school tonight
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Terps’ recruiting year looks more like pro ‘free agency’
The Diamondback’s Mark Selig says Lonergan returns to College Park tonight
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Lonergan has always followed Terps
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Lonergan thinks Catamounts have taken ‘good shots’ thus far this season
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps remaining ‘patient’ in hopes to improve inside
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Goins ‘better than expected’ thus far
DC Examiner’s Craig Stouffer says Catamounts lead to College Park by Lively
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Toliver has 27 points, 10 assists to lift Terps past JMU
The Sun’s Patrick Gutierrez says Terps use 14-0 run to pull away from Dukes
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says JMU had lead in 2nd half
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says 6,000+ see Terps top Dukes
The AP says Toliver decided to take over down stretch
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Navy-NIU to be shown on ESPN Classic, not ESPN2
The Official Site’s Bob Socci says Mids don’t quit
Northern Illinois Official Site says Huskies looking to get bowl eligible with win over Mids Tuesday
The Examiner’s Steve DeClue says Mids were close to providing memories for lifetime
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo ‘concerned’ about Tuesday trip to Dekalb
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Dobbs ‘sharp’ in practice
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says 10 Tigers playing final game tomorrow
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Tigers get chance to stun #1 Dukes
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site’s Mike Hermann (he’s the AD!) says get behind Coach Kennedy because he finally has all of his own players
UMBC BASKETBALL:
The Official Site offers complete UMBC-Quinnipiac release (pdf)
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tomorrow’s season finale with Hampton
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says CB McKhan making strides for Bears
HOPKINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews ECAC Southeast Championship vs. Catholic Saturday
The Official Site offers complete Hopkins-Catholic release (pdf)
SALISBURY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says 14 Gulls honored by conference
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Eers ink 2
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Phelan headed to College Hall Sunday
ORIOLES:
MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch says Mussina knew this would be his final season
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds targeting Izturis at short
The Sun’s Ray Frager says Moose should go to Hall as Oriole, Rick Maese says he’s a Yankee
The AP says Mussina has ‘no regrets’ over decision to retire
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds, Ponson going to court Dec. 17
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Montanez honored by Topps
The Examiner’s Jay Trucker says Moose will have to wait for year with no first time candidates to get to Hall……….as Yankee
New York Post’s Joel Sherman credits Moose for accomplishments in steroid era
Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal thinks Tex choosing Birds ‘doubtful’
Yahoo! Sports’ Tim Brown says Moose won 20 after deciding to retire
MARINERS:
The Official Site says team adds 12 to Camp roster
SWIMMING:
The AP says Phelps to hawk Subway
HORSE RACING:
The Sun’s Childs Walker says MRC could cut events
Thoroughbred Times’ John Scheinman says prize money down in ‘09
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Here are some hoops predictions for this weekend…..Maryland 78, Vermont 62-the Terps really need to get a few rotation problems solved tonight; or else Thursday’s game with Michigan State could get UGLY. UMBC 70, Quinnipiac 64-Coach Monroe worked the Dogs pretty hard on Wednesday after their loss Monday night. Marshall 75, Morgan 72-The Bears don’t need to win their early season games; but they do need to get ready for a tough MEAC season. Purdue 87, Coppin 68-but this one will be closer at half than the Boilers will want it to be. Towson 84, Hampton 72-The Tigers SHOULD be double digits better than most MEAC clubs.
-Your regional High School Football winners will be……Arundel, Millford Mill, Wilde Lake, Eastern Tech, River Hill, Pikesville, Joppatowne, Dunbar AND……..the Perry Hall Gators.
Talk to you tonight from Maryland-Vermont.
-G
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