Here are your weekend picks…..
Ravens 27, Browns 13
It SHOULDN’T be this close. It might be closer. We’ll see if Brady Quinn can do anything.
Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 16
With no offense to Maryland, they’re not as good as Virginia Tech.
Navy 31, Delaware 18
There is an argument that the Midshipmen should be a Top 25 team.
Villanova 41, Towson 14
I hope the Wildcats don’t run up the score more than this.
South Carolina State 23, Morgan State 16
Donald Hill-Eley’s team has struggled for the last few weeks since looking like the best team in the MEAC a month ago.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Todd Heap, Ed Reed, Haruki Nakamura, Jarret Johnson, Kelley Washington practicing fully
Bob Haynie wonders if Jamal Lewis Hall of Fame worthy
Drew Forrester says local media needs to do better job of covering Towson, UMBC, Loyola, Morgan State and Coppin State hoops
Nestor Aparicio wonders whether Baltimore more interested in Wizards or Capitals
Ed Frankovic says Caps 3-1 without Ovechkin
Eric Aaronson says Wizards added Earl Boykins
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis (foot), Haloti Ngata (ankle), Fabian Washington (thigh) all missed practice yesterday
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Lardarius Webb-Fabian Washington situation likely to be ‘game time decision’ for John Harbaugh
The Official Site says Justin Bannan not thinking about being in final year of contract
Browns Official Site’s Matt Florjancic says rookies Veikune, Robiskie excited for first chance to play on Monday Night Football
Browns Official Site says team will distribute remaining tickets for Monday night’s game at Cleveland Browns Stadium to avoid blackout
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Jamal Lewis getting ‘one more shot’ at former team Monday night
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens must get ball to Derrick Mason, contain Jamal Lewis, pound run
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens can’t let Cribbs run wild, Browns rally around Mangini, show ‘no sense of urgency’
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens didn’t look at Ty Law, Chris Chambers because neither would have been ‘upgrade’ over current players
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Ray Rice thinks responsibility on players to get off to better start
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Pagano reports Chris Carr, Frank Walker, Lardarius Webb would all play Monday if Fabian Washington can’t go
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ed Reed’s 52 yard TD return Ravens’ only INT in last 5 games
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Ravens don’t want to have to play ‘catch up’ against Browns like they did against Bengals, Vikings
The Sun’s Edward Lee says losing streak on Monday Night Football ‘disturbing’ to Terrell Suggs
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Ray Lewis thinks Hauschka’s missed FG’s no bigger ‘mistake’ than dropping catch, missing assignment
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Jared Gaither (neck) was limited in practice
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Harbs views both Trevor Pryce and Dwan Edwards as starters
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Harbaugh wants Hauschka to make kicks ‘right now’
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Pagano believes pass interference penalties coming in ‘panic situations’
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says 52 doesn’t want to see Jamal Lewis retire
The Sun remembers when Ravens rallied to beat Browns a season ago
7 of 7 Sun analysts pick Ravens
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Chris Carr, Dannell Ellerbe missed practice Thursday due to illness
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Todd Heap knows getting off to better starts an offensive ‘goal’ for Ravens
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Terrell Suggs not hitting ‘panic button’ despite struggles
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Tony Grossi says Jamal Lewis took Mangini to task for ‘practice regimen’
Akron Beacon Journal’s Marla Ridenour says David Bowens thinks practice same now as it was with Jets under Mangini
SI’s Peter King picks Ravens 33-9
Fox Sports’ Brian Billick still thinks Ravens ‘very good team’
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Steve Heiden, Chansi Stuckey missed practice for Browns
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens fighting with Steelers/Bengals, Texans, Jets, Jaguars for Wild Card spot in AFC
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Drew Gloster, Cory Jackson will carry flags to field before tomorrow’s game against Virginia Tech
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Ralph Friedgen wouldn’t rule out running option next season
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Chris Turner ‘doubtful’ for tomorrow’s game against Hokies
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Don Brown had been ‘thoroughly impressed’ by Isaiah Ross this season before injury
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Jamarr Robinson prepared to make first career start tomorrow against Va Tech
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Da’Rel Scott OUT Saturday
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Scott Van Pelt, Stephon Heyer defended Fridge
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Danny O’Brien, CJ Brown ‘in the mix’ to play tomorrow
Washington Post’s Mark Viera says Michael Via likely to start at center again for Hokies
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ralph reiterated that he’ll play Danny O’Brien if necessary tomorrow
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Caleb Porzel could return kicks with Torrey Smith
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Ronnie Tyler, Austin Walker questionable for Saturday
Washington Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Terps wearing camo uniforms for tomorrow’s game at Byrd Stadium to support Wounded Warrior Project
Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Darryl Slater says Va Tech’s Brent Bowden amongst best punters in country
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Demetrius Hartsfield will play vs. VT (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Phil Costa has been offensive ‘lynchpin’ for Terps (must subscribe)
Inside MD Sports’ Seth Hoffman says RJ Dill particularly frustrated with how NC State game ended
Turtle Sports Report’s Allen Wallace says prospect Ifill to visit College Park December 19 (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Scott Kornberg checks in with Archbishop Carroll LB prospect Attaochu (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s season opener against Charleston Southern
The Official Site offers complete Terps-Bucs release (pdf)
Charleston Southern Official Site offers complete Buccaneers-Terrapins release (pdf)
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Gary Williams believes Terps have ‘5 good guards’
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says James Padgett could start for Terps tonight
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Gary Williams had no update on Dino Gregory
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps hoping for more from Sean Mosley
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says tonight’s season opener can be seen on Comcast SportsNet
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Goins has not been able to practice due to knee injury
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says last year’s leading scorer Jamarco Warren leads Bucs into Comcast Center tonight
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says adding muscle could help Jin Soo Choi make impact off bench
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Greivis Vasquez preseason All-ACC
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Vasquez enters senior season much more mature
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Gary wouldn’t commit to James Padgett or Jordan Williams as starter if Dino Gregory doesn’t play
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Terps looking at St. Frances prospect Greg Lewis (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Memphis ‘slightly better fit’ for Tsafack than Maryland (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says commit Whitney Bays missing senior season of high school recovering from torn ACL
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph previews season opener against North Carolina Central
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says tickets still available for Saturday’s game against Delaware
Delaware Official Site offers complete Blue Hens-Midshipmen release (pdf)
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner thinks Irish DC Corwin Brown’s comments make him ‘an idiot’
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Ram Vela plays bigger than size
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Pospisil, 31 other seniors will be honored tomorrow for Senior Day in Annapolis
Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says Niumatalolo, Midshipmen had to shift focus to Delaware quickly after ND win
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says Mids must put Fighting Irish win behind them with Hens up next (must subscribe)
Go Mids’ David Ausiello tells tale of learning Mids defeated Notre Dame (must subscribe)
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s season opener against Miami (Ohio)
Miami (Ohio) Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Towson Center
Miami (Ohio) Official Site offers complete Tigers-Redhawks release (pdf)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
Examiner Matthew Schlissel says Tigers facing another Top 5 opponent in Villanova
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s season opener against Vermont
Vermont Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Reitz Arena to face Hounds
Vermont Official Site offers complete Catamounts-Greyhounds release (pdf)
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Shane Walker finds ‘similarities’ between Gary Williams, Jimmy Patsos
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s trip to South Carolina State
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tomorrow’s season opener at Oklahoma
Carroll County Times’ Bob Blubaugh says Mountaineers open season trying to shake off loss in NEC Championship Game last year
Frederick News-Post’s Greg Swatek says Eers got ‘close’ to beating Virginia Tech, Georgetown last year; but don’t want to just stay ‘close’ anymore
ORIOLES:
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Josh Bell 2-5 with 3 RBI for Phoenix Desert Dogs in Arizona Fall League play
BLAST:
The Sun’s Glenn Graham says Aristodemo announced as Blast captain
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Go see a college hoops, college football, or Blast game this weekend. They can all use your support.
Talk to you from Owings Mills.
-G
