Here are your weekend picks……
Hopkins 11, Virginia 10 (OT)
Don’t call me a homer-I’m a Maryland fan. I hate Hopkins. I just don’t pick against Dave Pietramala this late in the season.
Syracuse 13, Maryland 8
Love Brian Phipps, just not feeling it tomorrow.
Stevenson 10, Gettysburg 7
I’m going. They better not let me down.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Bob Haynie says Orioles improved to 15-20 with win
G. Q. says Leparoux good choice for Jockey Challenge
Glenn Clark not necessarily buying Ravens’ love of Marcus Smith, Demetrius Williams
Matt Duggins says Birds missed chance to pick up momentum
Ed Frankovic says Caps have ‘bright future’
HORSE RACING:
Preakness Official Site says Rachel Alexandra just walked on her first day at Pimlico
Preakness Official Site previews Preakness undercard
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Casanova Move has chance to win graded stakes race with Rachel Alexandra not running Black-Eyed Susan
Daily Racing Form’s Marcus Hersh says Rachel Alexandra not first filly to run Triple Crown race
Daily Racing Form’s Matt Hegarty says NTRA safety panel thinks Pimlico needs ‘further upgrades’ before getting full accreditation
Daily Racing Form’s David Grening says Take the Points owner Lucarelli not thrilled with decision to run Rachel Alexandra
Daily Racing Form’s Jay Privman says Mine That Bird trainer Woolley not used to so much attention
Daily Racing Form’s Marty McGee says Woolley has Clint Eastwood-like image
Thoroughbred Times’ Bob Ehalt says Big Drama ‘best value’ in field
Thoroughbred Times’ Jeff Lowe says Woolley enjoying attention now since winning Derby
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says Woolley happy with ‘class’ Borel has shown
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says Red Bullet, Bernardini only non-Derby starters to win Preakness in last 25 years
Thoroughbred Times’ Ed DeRosa says Terrain has ‘less fanfare’ during Pimlico workout
The Sun’s Sandra McKee says Mike Smith ‘excited’ to ride Mine That Bird
The Sun’s Brent Jones and Sandra McKee say assistant trainer Blasi reports Rachel Alexandra will gallop today
The Sun’s Brent Jones says Laurel’s Komlo gets Preakness chance with Tone It Down
The Sun’s Jill Rosen says liquor stores hurt by MJC decision to ban alcohol from infield
Examiner Steve DeClue says alcohol ban keeping him from infield
The AP says Baffert hoping Pioneerof The Nile can bounce back from Derby loss with Preakness win
Washington Post’s Andrew Beyer says weak field improves Rachel Alexandra’s chances
Washington Post’s Zach Berman says owner Jess Jackson thinks Rachel Alexandra has ‘appetite, skill to compete’
Washington Times’ Bob Cohn says rivalry between Lukas, Baffert has ‘simmered’
ESPN The Magazine’s Rick Reilly says Baffert thinks Rachel Alexandra ‘freak of all freaks’
ESPN.com’s Paul Moran says sport ‘needs’ Triple Crown winner
ESPN.com’s Bill Finley sees ‘no reason’ not to pick Friesan Fire again
ORIOLES:
MLB.com’s Robert Falkoff says Guthrie ‘wasn’t at best’, but bats picked him up for win in Kansas City
The Official Site offers numerical evidence of win
MLB.com’s Robert Falkoff says Eaton, Birds get chance to face Greinke, Royals tonight
MLB.com’s Robert Falkoff says Rich Hill to rotation, Hendrickson to bullpen
MLB.com’s Robert Falkoff says Trembley going with Reimold based on health of Orioles’ other outfielders
Royals Official Site’s Dick Kaegel says Meche, pen battered by Orioles’ offense in loss
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Izturis gets 2 hits, 3 RBI batting from 2nd spot in win
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Reimold picked up first big league hit in win
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Hill will start Saturday, Uehara will go day late Sunday
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Wieters homered twice for Tides in win
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Greinke due to struggle sometime soon
Examiner Jay Trucker thinks Birds will take 2 of 3 from Royals
The AP says Markakis collected 3 RBI in win
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Rowell continuing to progress with Keys
Washington Times’ Tim Lemke says MASN holding casting call for “Birdland” commercials May 30 at Camden Yards
Kansas City Star’s Bob Dutton says 24,431 see Royals fall at Kauffman Stadium
SI’s Ted Keith has Orioles 23rd in power rankings
Sporting News’ Chris Bahr says Jones ‘best player you’ve never heard about’
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Washington must pass physical, sign contract
The Official Site’s Matt Palmer says Gooden, J. McClain both ready to step in for Bart Scott
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Rosburg thinks both Gano, Hauschka ‘good young kickers’
ESPN.com’s James Walker says neither kicker ‘stood out’ in minicamp
ESPN.com’s James Walker says 2001 Ravens part of “Hard Knocks” ‘curse’
Sporting News RealScouts says Flacco 16th best QB in NFL
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Terps’ Groot facing hometown team Syracuse
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Terps bring ‘momentum’ into showdown with Orange
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Phipps stays in cage, not splitting with Carter
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps-Orange headed to ESPN2
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps getting 3 and a half vs. Orange
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps one of record-tying 4 ACC teams left in Tournament
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens picks ‘Cuse 12-10
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says trip to Boise just part of roller coaster season
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says Robinson (VA) LB Laiti getting interest from Terps
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich thinks Terps will be ‘second half of the year-type team’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Phil Costa amongst top O-Linemen in ACC
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles LB prospect Javarie Johnson (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles Northern Guilford (NC) HS athlete prospect (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh profiles WR prospect Shakim Phillips (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says would-be Terps Gus Gilchrist, Tyree Evans had solid seasons
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says scholarship offered to Painter could go to JUCO, be held for ‘10
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter profiles North Carolina prospect McCarter (must subscribe)
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Wharton’s status ‘unclear’ for Virginia game
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Pietramala looking for 7th Final Four in last 8 years
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Cavs enter JHU game coming off thorough performance in win over Villanova
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says 2,500 fans saw Jays’ opening round win over Brown at Homewood Field
STEVENSON LACROSSE:
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Mustangs to face Gettysburg in first ever national semifinal Sunday
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says life of former Mid Gansz to be honored at Alumni Hall
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says ATH Ben Bostick will enter freshman season coming off broken fibula
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
The Official Site says Palace returns to UMBC tonight for contest with Western Mass
SWIMMING:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Phelps trying new events at Charlotte UltraSwim
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Good luck Rich Hill. Really…..
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
Comments on Facebook