Is it sad to hear that no current Orioles attended the Brooks Robinson event last night? Sure. It is surprising? Not at all. Am I angry about it? Of course not. It’s just another day in Birdland.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Harbaugh reached out to Samari Rolle, but didn’t get response
Nestor Aparicio says no current Orioles attended Brooks Robinson event
Chris Pika says Ravens ‘fortunate’ to have 3 games left with Steelers, Bengals
Bob Haynie enjoyed trip to Durham despite pathetic performance by Terps
Drew Forrester says Nestor Aparicio dispatched of Kimmie Meissner in Sun Celebrity Smackdown
Derek Arnold says Tavares Gooden, Haruki Nakamura, Tom Zbikowski, Lardarius Webb might be able to help at safety
Glenn Clark doesn’t think Maryland football capable of beating much of anyone
Drew Forrester explains why sources in Owings Mills different than nameless internet commentators
Glenn Clark picks Carmelo Anthony to be NBA MVP
Ed Frankovic says Flyers visit Capitals tonight at Verizon Center
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh thinks Ravens need to ‘win games’ to make playoffs
The Official Site’s John Eisenberg says Ravens have little margin for error in tough AFC North
The Official Site says Harbs believes Brian Dawkins ‘emotional leader’ of Broncos defense
The Official Site offers Halloween stencils
Denver Broncos Official Site says McDaniels views Flacco as QB who can ‘read field’, ‘understand coverages’, ‘attack defensive weaknesses’
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens facing Broncos, Bengals, Browns in next 3 weeks as all are coming off bye
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Flacco, Gaither, Jarret Johnson benefitted from bye week to get healthy
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ngata put in ‘hard labor’ before NFL career
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Terrell Suggs, Ed Reed, Ray Lewis ‘culprits’ when it comes to taking too many risks
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Harbaugh thinks McDaniels hire has ‘paid off pretty well’ for Broncos
The AP says Broncos made roster move Monday, switching from punter Brett Kern to Mitch Berger
Denver Post’s Lindsay Jones says Spencer Larsen returned to action for Broncos
Denver Post’s Lindsay Jones says Ravens sport 2 former Broncos in Domonique Foxworth, Trevor Pryce
Sporting News’ Clifton Brown has Ravens 13th in power rankings
NBC Sports’ Mike Florio has Ravens 13th in power rankings
ESPN.com’s James Walker says health ‘key’ for Ravens rest of season
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Terps fell to Fork Union in JV game Monday
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Ralph believes Tommy Galt, Deege Galt, Carl Russell, Antwine Perez, Lamar Young should be ready to return
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says DB Anthony Green played QB for the Terps
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says game time for NC State game won’t be announced until Sunday
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Barbour had extra point blocked in JV loss to FUMA
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says future Terps Lorne Goree, David Mackall didn’t play for Fork Union in JV game
Sporting News’ Matt Hayes has Terps 12th in ACC power rankings
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says James Franklin will have to correct Friedgen’s recruiting mistakes
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says AJ Green, Louis Berman, Mike Salvatico hoping JV game may have earned them varsity playing time (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Vellano starting to make impact (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says prospect Sterling Gibbs ‘solid’ (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says James Padgett ‘strong’ in first performance in College Park (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Danny Miller says Jordan Williams not as strong as James Padgett in hoops scrimmage
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Terps picked to finish 5th in ACC
ACC Official Site says Maryland received 3 first place votes
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says North Carolina, Duke, Florida State, Virginia picked ahead of Maryland
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Frese’s recruiting ability will keep Terps from going through ‘rebuilding’ season
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s showdown with Temple
The Official Site offers complete Midshipmen-Owls release (pdf)
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Ricky Dobbs likely to miss Temple game
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Vince Murray ‘on a roll’ for Midshipmen
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Mids have 14 wins against BCS opponents since ‘03
Go Mids grades Mids for performance against Wake Forest (must subscribe)
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Kemar Scarlett honored by MEAC
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Tigers’ single game tickets on sale now
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Blue Jays to open season February 19 against Manhattan
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Jays have 13 TV games between ESPNU/ESPN2/CBS College Sports
SALISBURY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Brandon Hudson, Matt McMurdo, Tommy Kowalick honored by ACFC
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says ‘plan’ for Uehara is to be setup man or closer
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Brooks Robinson honored last night at Meyerhoff
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says Josh Bell scored 2 runs for Phoenix Desert Dogs in Arizona Fall League action Monday
BALTIMORE MARINERS:
The Official Site says AIFA team brought back DB Armar Watson
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Steve Andersen says Belmont winner Summer Bird breezed in preparation for Breeders Cup Classic
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
Terps in the NFL in Week 7…..
-Browns LB Eric Barton tallied 7 tackles (5 solo) in a 31-3 loss to the Packers
-49ers TE Vernon Davis had 7 catches for 93 yards and 3 TD’s in a 24-21 loss to the Texans
-Eagles LB Moise Fokou had 2 tackles (1 solo) in a 27-17 win over the Redskins
-Vikings LB EJ Henderson had 7 tackles (5 solo) and defended 1 pass in a 27-17 loss to the Steelers
-Raiders WR Darrius Heyward-Bey had 2 catches for 28 yards in a 38-0 loss to the Jets
-49ers QB Shaun Hill was 6/11 for 45 yards and rushed once for 2 yards in a 24-21 loss to the Texans
-Chargers LB Shawne Merriman had 5 tackles (5 solo, 1 TFL) in a 37-7 win over the Chiefs
-Dolphins DT Randy Starks had 7 tackles (1 solo, .5 sacks) in a 46-34 loss to the Saints
-Vikings S Madieu Williams has 3 tackles (2 solo) in a 27-17 loss to the Steelers
Morgan State Bears in the NFL Week 7….
-Vikings TE Visanthe Shiancoe had 4 catches for 27 yards in a 27-17 loss to the Steelers
-Colts RB Chad Simpson rushed 3 times for 35 yards and a TD and added 1 catch for 2 yards in a 42-6 win over the Rams
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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