Ravens 28, Browns 13
I might be giving the Browns too much credit.
Maryland 30, Rutgers 27
Facing a more methodical offense will help the Terps, even if they are a BCS opponent. Their QB issues will help the Terps even more.
Navy 37, Western Kentucky 17
The Midshipmen should put together a much more complete performance against a bad Sun Belt team.
Towson 21, Morgan State 14
This should be a really good game.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Greg Mattison thinks Frank Walker may need to get on field more
Drew Forrester says he’s fine with Orioles bringing back Trembley or letting him go
Nestor Aparicio offers highlights from Billick event at Mother’s in Federal Hill
Nestor Aparicio offers funny Ric Fair video
Ed Frankovic says Capitals dropped preseason contest to Rangers
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Matt Birk has history of facing Shaun Rogers
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Fabian Washington returned to practice
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says ST Coordinator Rosburg believes Browns KR Cribbs dangerous because he ‘gets free in so many ways’
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh believes game against AFC North opponent ‘critical’
The Official Site’s Sarah Ellison says Flacco showing up on early MVP lists
The Official Site’s Mallory Steinberg says Heap, Mason, Le’Ron McClain involved in community this week
The Official Site says Browns returned tickets for Sunday’s game, now available via Ticketmaster
Cleveland Browns Official Site’s Matt Florjancic says Mangini, Fraley showered praise on Ray Lewis
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says ‘history suggests (cornerbacks Domonique Foxworth and Fabian Washington) will bounce back’ against Cleveland Sunday
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Nakamura knows Raven must try to get ball when Brady Quinn goes to air
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Kelley Washington might not do “The Squirrel” anymore, but he’ll keep dancing
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ray Rice, McGahee need to ‘run over’ Browns
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Braylon Edwards could make things tough for Ravens
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens would be in trouble if Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers , Carson Palmer were to get ‘comfortable’ in pocket
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Jared Gaither, Jarret Johnson missed practice again
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ray Lewis, Jonathan Ogden, Ed Reed honored by Sporting News
The Sun says Browns gave back 300 tickets for Sunday’s game at M&T Bank Stadium
The Sun remembers ’99 win over Browns-first win of Brian Billick era
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ray Lewis doesn’t want to let Brady Quinn get ‘comfortable’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Derrick Mason 3 catches away from 800 for his career
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Ravens, Kelley Washington ‘perfect fit’
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Tony Grossi says Jerome Harrison, James Davis took reps in practice with Jamal Lewis again sidelined
Akron Beacon Journal’s Marla Ridenour says Mangini ‘reluctant’ to play rookies like James Davis, but may have no choice if Jamal Lewis can’t go
Canton Repository’s Steve Doerschuk says rookie Alex Mack will face tough matchup with Kelly Gregg, Ngata
USA Today’s Tom Pedulla says Ray Rice primed for ‘breakout’
USA Today’s Pete O’Brien picks Ravens 34-6
SI’s Peter King picks Ravens 37-13
NFL.com’s Gil Brandt looking forward to Flacco vs. Eric Wright
Fox Sports’ Adam Schein thinks Ravens will shutout Browns
NBC Sports’ Mike Florio and Gregg Rosenthal pick Ravens 27-10
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Ravens could put together ‘complete game defensively’
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Ralph thought Terps had ‘good week of practice’ in preparation for Scarlet Knights
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says eliminating programs would be ‘last resort’ for Debbie Yow in getting athletic department healthy economically
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Bruce Campbell, Jamari McCullough now ‘probable’ tomorrow
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Torrey Smith leads country in all-purpose yards
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Saturday ‘must win’ for Terps against Scarlet Knights
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Ralph MUST be tougher on players moving forward
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says LB Adrian Moten says Fridge won’t take any ‘bull-jiving’ from players
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Jamari McCullough’s return should help take pressure off Kenny Tate
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Schiano believes QB Savage ’50-50’ to play against Maryland
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut picks Terps 27-20
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell and Steve Yanda say Friedgen recruits New Jersey, Schiano recruits Maryland and DC
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Bruce Campbell’s return means Pinegar will move back to RT
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Friedgen believes Tom Savage will play tomorrow
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Ralph believes young players ‘working hard’
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Don Brown believes defense ‘making progress’
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says James Franklin doubts Ralph any ‘softer’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps have Twitter under control
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens picks Terps 27-23
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps slightly concerned about Special Teams
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens breaks down Special Teams units
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says R.J. Dill will come off bench
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Vellano out until late October
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Gary Douglas well ahead of Morgan Green on RB depth chart
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens expects Rutgers to make ‘game time decision’ at QB
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps could score 30+ points in 3 straight games for first time since ‘03
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Germantown natives Jourdan Brooks, Joe Lefeged return home this weekend with Knights visiting College Park
Newark Star-Ledger’s Tom Luicci says Dom Natale may have to play if Tom Savage can’t
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Ralph thinks Travis Ivey making ‘best contribution’ right now (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says OL prospect Havenstein visited campus again (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Ralph still looking for ‘consistency’ at Guard due to struggles of Justin Lewis, Lamar Young (must subscribe)
Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says true freshmen Nick Ferrara, Darin Drakeford, Bennett Fulper, Zach Kerr, Isaiah Ross, Avery Murray have already played this season
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Natasha Cloud came to Maryland for ‘family’ feeling
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says athletic department auctioning off throwback jerseys Mids will wear tomorrow against Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky Official Site says Jihad Morris, Jeremy Moore, Jared Clendenin, Jack Doyle will be captains for trip to Annapolis
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo gave kicking job to Jon Teague because he hit kick to end practice
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Ricky Dobbs was ‘disgusted’ after performance in loss to Pitt
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Niumatalolo will get Stukel into Slotback rotation
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says injured players Clint Sovie, Ram Vela, Jabaree Tuani, Andy Lark will all be available against Toppers
Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says Navy defense needs to set tone early against Hilltoppers
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says things should be ‘significantly easier’ for Midshipmen Saturday against Hilltoppers (must subscribe)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Tigers, Bears have played plenty of close games in recent history
The Official Site says Baltimore County residents can get $8 tickets to New Hampshire game
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says RB Devan James ready to ‘go to war’ with Tigers
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says teammates selected Markakis as Team MVP
Indians Official Site’s Matt O’Donnell says Fausto Carmona takes Progressive Field mound tonight against David Hernandez, Birds
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Melvin Mora to leave Baltimore ‘with head up’
The Sun looks back on 2000 deal that brought Mora to Baltimore from Mets
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Birds go to Cleveland with Tribe on 10 game losing streak
ORIOLES MINOR LEAGUES:
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Waring, Brandon Snyder, Rhyne Hughes top 1B prospects in organization
Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says Arrieta ‘patiently waiting’ for chance to pitch in Baltimore
BOXING:
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Eldersburg native Mark “TNT” Tucker fighting for USBO light heavyweight title tonight in Westminster
BALTIMORE COLTS:
Baltimore Ravens Official Site checks in with former Colt Jim Mutscheller
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-The Orioles will win 1 of 3 in Cleveland. No one will notice. Does Perry Hall play Parkville? They’ll win that one too.
Talk to this weekend.
-G
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