Sorry, nothing much to add today due to this morning’s show. Please check out my recap of last night’s Maryland game.
Let’s see what everyone has to say….
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Nestor Aparicio says McNair WON’T attend party Friday
Glenn Clark says loss could cost Terps come NCAA Tournament time
Casey Willett says Barnes ruled OUT for Saturday
Drew Forrester says Tigers showed ‘reasonably decent effort’ in loss
Drew Forrester excited about Uehara signing
Rex Snider says MacPhail improving ‘rolling trainwreck’
Ed Frankovic says Capitals add Comcast SportsNet show
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Reed has centerfielder’s mentality
The Official Site says Titans Coach Fisher told QB Collins not to throw ball to Reed
The Official Site says Rex Ryan would rather be in playoffs than interviewing for head coaching jobs
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens, Titans run ball well; stop run well
Titans Official Site says Fisher thinks Ravens, Titans have ‘improved significantly’ since first meeting
The AP’s Teresa Walker says Leroy Harris ready to step in for Mawae Saturday
The AP’s Teresa Walker says Vanden Bosch, Haynesworth fully practice Wednesday
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Stone, J. McClain, Greisen playing well despite little recognition
The Sun’s Matt Bracken cleans up after me
The Sun’s Rick Maese says Ravens use firemen to help practice
The Sun’s David Steele says Haynesworth, like Reed; has reason to feel snubbed in Defensive Player of the Year voting
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Rolle definitely plans to return for ’09 season
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Fisher brings ‘steady hand’ to Titans
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Ravens fan Fuller trying to beat team now with Titans
The Sun’s Brent Jones says local businesses benefitting from Ravens
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Cameron doesn’t think Flacco has mastered offense yet
The Sun’s Bill Ordine says Titans FB A. Hall bumped from Pro Bowl by L. McClain
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Haynesworth > Ngata
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Fisher won’t compare ’08 Ravens to ’00 Ravens just yet
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Harbaugh’s ‘vision’, 52’s ‘power’, Flacco’s ‘arm’ made Ravens contender
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says chances of Ryan getting head coaching job could be diminishing as Ravens win
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says W. Anderson was ‘jealous’ of Ravens’ success
Aaron Wilson says Rolle thinks Rex Ryan leaving would be ‘hurtful’ to Ravens
Aaron Wilson says Ravens hope to stop “Smash and Dash”
The Tennessean’s Jim Wyatt says Finnegan gaining ‘notice’ around NFL
The Tennessean’s Jim Wyatt says McNair committed to Titans
The Tennessean’s Jim Wyatt, Gary Estwick and Joe Biddle say Vanden Bosch ‘guarantees’ he’ll be ready Saturday
Nashville City Paper’s Terry McCormick says Vanden Bosch practiced fully for first time since groin surgery yesterday
ESPN.com Page 2’s David Fleming says Ravens look ‘Super’
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Ngata will surpass Haynesworth
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens want Titans to throw
ESPN.com’s Paul Kuharsky says Collins’ experience crucial to Titans; John Clayton says Flacco not playing like rookie
Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock says Reed might go down as greatest safety of all time
SI’s Peter King thinks 52, Reed All-Pro
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco prefers Titans defense; Clark Judge would take Ravens
Yahoo! Sports’ Michael Silver thinks Ravens 5th best team left in playoffs
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Terps blow 12 point lead in 2nd half, lose to Morgan State
The Official Site offers numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site says Gary ‘never felt comfortable’ with lead because Terps weren’t playing their game
The Official Site says Neal posted 18 points, 9 rebounds in loss
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Bears let Hayes shoot; but he went just 1-7 from the field
The Examiner’s Steve DeClue says Maryland’s performance ‘nearly unfathomable’
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Vasquez just 5-21 from field in loss
Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg says Gary’s politicking seems silly now
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Neal, Milbourne amongst positives in loss
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps’ streak of 35 straight wins against in-state opponents over
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps stopped ‘playing intelligently’ in 2nd half
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps best when Neal, Milbourne on floor last night
ESPN.com’s Dana O’Neil says T. Evans succeeding at Kent State after schools like Maryland wouldn’t ‘take chance’ on him
Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says national ranking discussion will end after loss (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Mosley getting ‘comfortable’ (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter updates recruitment of Delaware prospect Gilbert (must subscribe)
Terp Center’s Seth Hoffman says Vasquez thought loss ‘horrible’
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says DHB will forgo senior season, enter NFL Draft
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Ralph gave Heyward-Bey ‘complete blessing’ to leave for NFL
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Stinebaugh came to Maryland for ‘family’ atmosphere
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says receiver depth ‘not so bad’ for Maryland even with DHB gone
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says DHB got ‘positive’ feedback about Draft stock
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says DHB still plans to graduate
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says DC candidate Cooper takes job at LSU with much more money on the table
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says DHB’s draft status will likely be affected by which other receivers come out early
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says former Raven Darling helped DHB make decision
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Portis transferring to California (Pennsylvania)
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Hey-Bey has plenty of ‘upside’
Terp Center’s Seth Hoffman recaps season for freshmen who played
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s ACC opener vs. Wake Forest
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Terps still don’t know full potential as ACC season opens
Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says Toliver guiding Terps to ACC play
TERRAPINS LACROSSE:
The Sun’s John Weaver says Yeatman can make Terps championship contender
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Bears pull off likely ‘biggest upset in school history’ over Terps
The AP says late 3 by Bolden crucial to Bears’ rally
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says George Mason opens on 9-2 run, never threatened by Tigers after
The Official Site’s Mike Hermann wants to see bigger CAA Tournament
The Sun’s Patrick Gutierrez says 1500 see Patriots knock off Tigers
The AP says D. Monroe had double double to lift Mason to win over Towson
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Eers looking for first NEC win tonight vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
MT. ST. MARY’S LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Terry Foy says Mount picked 8th preseason in MAAC
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Academy, Niumatalolo agree to contract extension
The Official Site says awards banquet to be held Friday, January 23
The Sun says Niumatalolo believes extension ‘significant commitment’ from Navy
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Niumatalolo received ‘handsome raise’ for successful season
The AP says Navy’s success after transition impressed AD Gladchuk enough to warrant extension
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Examiner’s Tom Flynn says Mids on TV this weekend
NAVY LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Terry Foy says Mids picked to win Patriot League
ORIOLES:
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Birds, Roberts no closer in extension talks; but agent still thinks there’s a ‘chance’
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. expects Matusz to make 15 starts in Frederick
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck ‘wouldn’t be surprised’ if Birds inquired about Swisher
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Uehara not discussing deal yet
The Examiner’s Jay Trucker says S. Duncan, Dunn likely not options for Orioles; keeps banging Bonds drum
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-If there’s ANY chance the Orioles could acquire Nick Swisher; they should IMMEDIATELY pursue it.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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