I firmly believe Terrell Suggs will be ready to go Sunday; but I was a little concerned when I heard his interview with “The Junkies” on 106.7 WJFK in DC yesterday morning where he said he couldn’t even lift his arm. Yikes. He’s never missed a game; and there’s nothing to rest up for if the Ravens don’t win. He’ll be out there just as long as he’s capable of moving.
As far as Samari Rolle is concerned; I’d rather have him on the field than Frank Walker, but I don’t think he is as imperative as Suggs. He’s no longer a “shutdown” corner, just a respected veteran who is less likely to make a bad mistake.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say……..
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
WNST pregame party set for Sheraton Station Square Sunday
Rex Snider says Roethlisberger “winner”, but not “Best Money QB in Football”
Bob Haynie can’t believe some still criticizing Cameron
Thyrl Nelson says Ravens ‘capitalized’ on bad call
Casey Willett says Scott, others looking for chance to play in first Super Bowl
Drew Forrester says O’s ‘missing boat’
Drew Forrester says Maryvale, Mount De Sales ‘both winners’
Glenn Clark says Orioles’ Magic Number 162
Ed Frankovic says Caps trying to snap funk tonight vs. Oilers
John Novak remembers Ravens’ last run to AFC title game
Bryan Powell says Terps, Jays amongst favorites to win NCAA Tournament
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Scott Garceau says emotions were okay after Saturday’s win
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens-Steelers III has ‘makings of another thrilling classic’
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Leonhard playing larger than size
The Official Site says Harbaugh wouldn’t give much more information about Rolle, Suggs
Steelers Official Site’s Teresa Varley says Steelers know what Ravens ‘capable of doing’
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Leonhard knew Ravens, Steelers ‘didn’t like each other’
LA Times’ Sam Farmer says running key to success for Steelers
The Sun’s Kevin Cowherd explains why Baltimore hates Pittsburgh
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Harbaugh in ‘wait-and-see’ mode with Suggs
The Sun’s Don Markus thinks Ravens biggest surprise left in playoffs; Bill Ordine thinks Cardinals
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens have no obvious candidate should Rex Ryan depart
The Sun explains how Ravens got here for those who haven’t been paying attention
The Sun’s Matt Bracken cleans up after me
The Sun’s David Steele says Ravens inspired by Brigance
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens didn’t necessarily want to play Steelers again
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Ravens thought Titans game ‘dogfight’
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says first two Steelers games for ‘bragging rights’, 3rd for chance to play in Super Bowl
The Examiner’s Steve DeClue wonders who’s traveling to Pittsburgh for AFC Championship
The Examiner’s Phil Macek says no secret Ravens, Steelers ‘hate each other’
Aaron Wilson says Ravens-Steelers ‘football game that feels like heavyweight boxing match’
Aaron Wilson says Suggs not planning on missing Sunday’s game
Aaron Wilson says players don’t think Ryan distracted by job opportunities
The AP says Scott wouldn’t rather play anyone besides Steelers
Washington Post’s John Feinstein says veterans, new pieces just as ‘important’ for Ravens
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette says Tomlin knows regular season matchups have nothing to do with Sunday’s game
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Scott Brown doesn’t subscribe to theory that teams can’t win 3 games against one team
Beaver County Times’ Mike Bires wonders how much Ravens ‘have left in the tank’
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Suggs not returning in 2nd half ‘red flag’
ESPN.com’s James Walker surprised more teams don’t double team Mason
ESPN.com’s James Walker says game has chance to be ‘legendary’
Fox Sports’ Kevin Hench says Flacco a long way from losing to Appalachian St.
Sporting News’ Mike Florio says Flacco ‘great consolation prize’ for team that wanted Matt Ryan
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco gives Ravens “B+” for Titans game
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds sign J. Cabrera, Hammock to minor league deals with Spring Training invites
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says former Oriole Gibbons signs with Marlins
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds promote Syd’s son Jim Thrift
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. thinks Arrieta needs to ‘improve control’ in ‘09
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck runs down minor league coaching changes
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Cabrera, Hammock ‘routine housekeeping moves’
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Jeff Barker thinks ‘pressure’, ‘nerves’ reasons why Terps struggling from outside
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda breaks down Hurricanes
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Gary thinks Mosley ‘listens’
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says ‘one game at a time’ mindset probably appropriate for current Terps
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Gary knows some fans could have trouble fighting inauguration traffic for Virginia game
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Miami guard E. Rios suspended
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps’ ACC schedule particularly difficult
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps on pace to break school record for free throw shooting
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Virginia fans will have particularly tough time getting to Comcast Center next Tuesday
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps don’t have good history in Miami
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens thinks Terps somewhere between 46th-50th best team in country
ESPN.com’s Joe Lunardi has Terps OUT
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says coaching staff saw Montrose-T.C. Williams (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter profiles ’10 prospects (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Evan Daniels checks in with prospect Barton (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Terps rally in 2nd half but lose at Duke
The AP says Toliver held scoreless in first half before scoring 12 in 2nd half of loss
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Toliver couldn’t get another miracle vs. Duke
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says 5 Terps playing in All-Star games
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says Franklin, Friedgen got O’Brien to Maryland
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says DeMatha DE Mathis picks Cavs over Terps
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says secondary was ‘humdrum’ unit in ‘08
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says E. Williams, J. Thomas playing in Shrine Game Saturday
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Scott amongst best Bowl performers
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Terps ‘in mix’ for TE prospect Watson (must subscribe)
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Bears get late 3 from Bolden to knock off Norfolk State
The Sun’s Kent Baker says Bears win 3rd in a row last night by knocking off Spartans
COPPIN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says freshman M. Harper scores career-high 15 as Eagles beat NC A&T
The Sun says McKee has 13 points, 13 boards in win
UMES BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Hawks beat SC State for back to back wins
UMBC BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Proctor honored by America East
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Proctor coming up big for Retrievers
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews first home game in over a month Wednesday vs. NJIT
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Mids 25th in Mid-Major poll
The Official Site says Kina gets 4th Patriot League honor
NAVY FOOTBALL:
Go Mids says Navy adds DL commit (must subscribe)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Guilian Gary to return as receivers coach
SALISBURY LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Gulls announce ’09 schedule
BLAST:
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says NISL to benefit from Blast’s loss
BALTIMORE COLTS:
ESPN.com’s Jeff Miller remembers Super Bowl III
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to SunTrust Athlete of the Morning Ryan Ripken. Cal’s son scored 31 points last night as Gilman knocked off Curley 54-51 in overtime.
To recap “Who Knows Drew?” from this morning…..
-Drew would rather the Orioles make the playoffs than the Caps win the Stanley Cup
-Drew thinks Ray Lewis is the greatest Raven of all time
-Drew thinks Amanda Beard is more attractive than Natalie Gulbis or Joe Flacco
-Drew would NOT trade Brian Roberts for Gavin Floyd straight up
-Drew’s greatest moment as a sports fan in his life was the ’83 World Series
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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