Just to follow up on something we were talking about this morning….
Ralph Friedgen is not going to be fired. James Franklin will be the next head coach.
They have a contract that stipulates that. The country, the state, and the school are all in a recession. I don’t think Ralph Friedgen SHOULD be fired, but the poin I’m trying to make is that it doesn’t matter. He’s not going to be.
James Franklin will be the next head coach unless James Franklin decides not to be (or something particularly crazy happens).
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Wednesday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Mangini has special memories of spending inaugural season (’96) with Ravens
Thyrl Nelson thinks Flacco good play Sunday vs. Browns
Brian Billick enjoyed catching up with Rex Ryan before making appearance at Mother’s in Federal Hill
Ed Frankovic says former Caps goalie Kolzig retired
Ed Frankovic says Capitals beat Blackhawks 6-2 in preseason contest
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Guthrie loser again as Birds swept by Blue Jays
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says after day off today, David Hernandez takes Progressive Field mound against Fausto Carmona, Indians
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Reimold had successful Achilles surgery Wednesday
Blue Jays Official Site’s Jordan Bastian says Scott Richmond went 5 innings to lead Jays past O’s
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Michael Aubrey, Wieters homered for Birds in loss
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Trembley believes Reimold should be ready to return for Spring Training
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Brian Roberts, Melvin Mora had Wednesday off
Examiner Jay Trucker says Andy MacPhail not talking about Dave Trembley decision
The AP says Travis Snider homered for Jays in win
Toronto Star’s Dave Perkins says 13,743 at Rogers Centre saw Jays sweep Birds
Toronto Globe and Mail’s Robert MacLeod says British Columbia native Richmond wasn’t perfect in victory
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says LJ Smith (hamstring), Zbikowski (concussion) fully practiced Wednesday
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis expects former teammate Jamal Lewis to ‘run hard’ Sunday returning to Baltimore
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Derrick Mason not concerned with Ravens’ status in power rankings
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Frank Walker thinks Ravens need to forget about Chargers’ passing performance Sunday
The Official Site says Browns coach Mangini thinks DC Rob Ryan ‘similar to’ former Ravens DC Rex Ryan
Cleveland Browns Official Site’s Zac Jackson says Brady Quinn making first AFC North division start at ‘unfriendly’ M&T Bank Stadium
Cleveland Browns Official Site’s Matt Florjancic says FB Lawrence Vickers knows Ravens’ defense must be stopped at ‘point of attack’
Cleveland Browns Official Site’s Matt Florjancic says Jamal Lewis trying to snap Ravens’ 37 game streak of not allowing 100 yard rusher
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Jarret Johnson (shoulder), Fabian Washington (illness), Jared Gaither (illness)
The Sun’s Ken Murray says McGahee ‘new man’ in ‘09
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Demetrius Williams wants to ‘make impact’
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Domonique Foxworth has particularly ‘short memory’
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd says former Raven Brigance to be honored on 40th birthday next week
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says national media outlets on Ravens ‘bandwagon’
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Oher, Chester playing particularly well together
7 of 7 Sun analysts pick Ravens over Browns
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Kelley Washington brings ‘swagger’ to field
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Justin Bannan (knee) limited in practice
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Mary Kay Cabot says James Davis, Jerome Harrison would ‘share the load’ if Jamal Lewis can’t go Sunday in Baltimore
Cleveland Plain Dealer’s Tony Grossi says Brady Quinn thinks Browns can ‘work through’ offensive issues
Akron Beacon Journal’s Stephanie Storm says Tackle John St. Clair knows Browns must go ‘back to drawing board’ to stop pass rush
Canton Repository’s Steve Doerschuk says Mangini continues to let go of Phil Savage’s Draft picks
8 out of 8 USA Today analysts pick Ravens over Browns
SI’s Don Banks has Ravens 1st in power rankings
NFL.com has Ravens 2nd in power rankings
Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager picks Ravens 34-17
Fox Sports’ Alex Marvez says Ravens must beat Steelers to contend
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Kelley Washington’s emergence has hurt Demetrius Williams
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps last in ACC in run defense, scoring defense
The Sun’s Jeff Barker waiting for Davin Meggett to ‘break out’
The AP says Tom Savage will be Rutgers’ starter at QB if he’s healthy
Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says ACC Championship not out of picture for Terps
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says James Franklin believes Adrian Cannon has ‘disappeared’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Knights trying to avenge 2007 loss to Terps in Piscataway
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens breaks down all plays that could have changed Middle Tennessee State game
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Rutgers beat writer Keith Sargeant believes Maryland game ‘most important test’ for Scarlet Knights
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says 7 Terps originally from New Jersey
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says missing Jamari McCullough means Terps missing one of ‘smartest’ players
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Schiano still uncertain of Tom Savage’s status
Newark Star-Ledger’s Brendan Prunty says Ralph believes ‘inexperience’ hurting Terps
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Isaiah Ross amongst freshmen who could see expanded roles
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Fridge doesn’t regret going a bit softer on Terps over summer
The Diamondback’s Michael Katz says Terps believe MTSU ‘underestimated’
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich picks Rutgers 20-17
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Cameron Chism worth watching
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Tyler Bowen facing up and down battle with health (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Terps seeing ‘glimpses’ from WR Kevin Dorsey (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says Chris Turner has ‘good memories’ of Scarlet Knights (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Mike Rubin says Terps have been much better at Byrd Stadium in recent years
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
Examiner Matthew Schlissel says Tigers haven’t lost to Bears since 2003-a game also at Hughes Stadium
NAVY FOOTBALL:
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Midshipmen getting less production from FB position with Teich
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Jon Teague will handle kicking against Western Kentucky
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Teich ‘more comfortable’ at FB position
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Wyatt Middleton pitching in at OLB
Go Mids’ Chris Rohe breaks down individual matchups with Western Kentucky (must subscribe)
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s contest against Towson
The Official Site offers complete Bears-Tigers release (pdf)
MCDANIEL FOOTBALL:
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Terror could be without WR’s Nick Bender, Matt Cahill
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site announces ’09-’10 schedule, including opener vs. Lonergan, Vermont
BALTIMORE COLTS:
Ravens Official Site’s Sarah Ellison says Levinson to premiere Colts Marching Band documentary at M&T Bank Stadium
ESPN.com’s John Clayton says Peyton Manning not as great as Unitas
HORSE RACING:
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Broadway Producer favorite for Maryland Million Classic
BOXING:
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Mark “TNT” Tucker, Strohl to weigh-in tonight at Carroll County Agricultural Center
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-It was fun doing “fake Orioles radio” this morning. If only we could do real Orioles radio. Check out the Audio Vault at WNST.net.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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