Here are some weekend score picks:
Maryland 81, Vanderbilt 70
After being tested early by Utah; I get the feeling the Terps will probably handle the Commodores with ease throughout tomorrow’s game.
Johns Hopkins 10, North Carolina 8
I think Hopkins REALLY benefitted from their shootout with Syracuse. They’re going to give teams fits the rest of the way with a more open attack.
Virginia 12, Maryland 8
I think Dave Cottle is in trouble. He has plenty of talent; but they’re just not winning games the way they should be.
Syracuse 11, Loyola 7
This is just a mismatch unfortunately.
Towson 9, Drexel 8
I don’t have a good feel on this one; but I’ll go with the Tigers. Why not?
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester worried about new job as Orioles beat reporter
Drew Forrester says Penn may have pitched way out of rotation conversation
Glenn Clark says former Terp Barnes could be of interest to Ravens
Bob Haynie happy Majok went to UConn instead of Maryland
Chris Bonetti not sorry to see Duke fans upset
Rex Snider says WNST headed to Richmond for some NASCAR
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Roberts relished WBC experience
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Penn, Sherrill rocked as Birds fall to Marlins
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Sherrill ‘not worried about’ Spring Training struggles
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Penn’s struggles leave more rotation questions
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says O’s will send Wieters to Norfolk Monday
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Penn ‘felt pretty good’ despite being shelled by Fish
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Jones offensive star of win over Marlins
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Jim Johnson could return to mound next week
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Baysox want to help you celebrate birthday
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Scott Moore continues solid Spring Training campaign
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Sherrill would be okay with Trembley choosing Ray to close
Examiner Jay Trucker predicts Zaun will bat .224 this season
Examiner Tony Wisniewski thinks Birds will win 72 games this season
Examiner Steve DeClue doesn’t think Baines belongs in Birds’ Hall of Fame
The AP says Birds relying on Izturis’ ‘sure hands’
Washington Times’ Ben Conery says former Oriole Tejada receives probation
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says with new rules; Ravens would have 30th pick this season
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Belichick endorsed Harbaugh before Bisciotti made hire
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Gregg ‘ready’ to return in ‘09
Examiner Steve DeClue doesn’t think Ravens should pursue Jason Taylor
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ravens to work out Britt, Pat White
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens fans want DHB
ESPN.com’s James Walker doesn’t think Ravens will go after Pettigrew, tight ends in Draft
NFL.com’s Steve Wyche says Neal has limited options in free agency
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Tim Wheatley (editor) defends paper’s coverage of Terps
The Sun’s Matt Bracken recaps season for commit Essence Townsend
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says Terps need to improve on defense, boards vs. Commodores
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel is certain Terps will advance to Final Four
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Terps have ‘history’ going for them
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Frese happy to have Terps fans on road in Raleigh
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Muhtadi receives postgraduate scholarship
Examiner Steve DeClue says Turner will bring ‘leadership’ to Terps as incumbent starter
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Adrian Cannon could use big Spring
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Jamarr Robinson trying to take advantage of chance to see field
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Terps have offered St. John’s Andre Monroe (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps eyeing another Pennsylvania QB (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Gloster trying to bounce back from missed season (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Claire Knudsen profiles Draft prospect Dan Gronkowski (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews ESPN2 showdown with Virginia Saturday for ACC Championship
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Bryn Holmes may miss showdown with Cavaliers
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Terps trying to upset #1 Cavs for 2nd straight season
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Rick Maese humorously wonders what Vasquez might ‘Tweet’
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Tucker has capability to become ‘major contributor’
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda imagines Hayes might want to start again
TOWSON LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews tomorrow’s trip to Drexel
UMBC LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews trip to Stony Brook tomorrow
Inside Lacrosse’s Christian Swezey says Retrievers have top midfield unit in country
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews tomorrow’s trip to North Carolina
The Official Site says tickets available for Maryland game at M&T Bank Stadium
Inside Lacrosse’s Geoff Shannon says Chris Boland amongst year’s ‘surprise players’
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Jays trying to snap 2 game losing streak to Heels
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Hounds’ defense will be tested by Orange’s powerful attack
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Niumatalolo works Mids harder during practice due to on-field transgressions
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Emmett Merchant hasn’t made final decision about future in Annapolis
NAVY LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Mids have ‘sense of urgency’ for Georgetown game
MT. ST. MARY’S LACROSSE:
The Official Site previews Eers’ contest with Lafayette Saturday
BLAST:
The Official Site says Sunday’s game at La Raza will now kick off at 8:45
SOCCER:
Blast Official Site says Chelsea-AC Milan tickets available through Blast ticket office
HORSE RACING:
Thoroughbred Times says Magna will not file quarterly or annual reports
BALTIMORE COLTS:
The Sun’s Candus Thomson says after 25 years, time for football fans to ‘get over’ Colts’ move to Indianapolis
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-I really think Kevin Ogletree could be in the mix to be picked by the Ravens. I think they need to look at trying to acquire multiple receivers in the Draft; as it looks more and more like Torry Holt might not be on the radar (he’s scheduled to meet with the Jaguars by the way). If they can find two capable receivers; they’re in good shape.
Talk to you sometime this weekend.
-G
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