Here are some picks for tonight:
Maryland 80, Cincinnati 69
The Lance Stephenson storyline makes this game more interesting, but Maryland is just better. Cincinnati will compete, but Maryland should win.
UMBC 64, Coppin State 58
In a matchup of two teams struggling to replace their go-to guys (UMBC’s Darryl Proctor and Jay Greene; Coppin’s Tywain McKee); I’ll give the edge to the Retrievers at RAC Arena.
Navy 71, Towson 70
Just because the game is at Alumni Hall.
Morgan State 83, Arkansas 81
Not kidding. I know Drew picked this as well. I really believe Todd Bozeman’s crew wins on the road against their SEC foe.
Loyola 75, Dartmouth 63
But I will admit that I don’t know much at all about the Greyhounds’ opponent.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say…..
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester says Ray Lewis, Ed Reed need to speak to media after games
Glenn Clark says Ravens will have to use Chris Carr, Frank Walker more with Fabian Washington out
Luke Jones says Terps rebounded from slow start to beat Silverswords
Glenn Clark says Ray Rice best Raven in loss, Drew Forrester says Jared Gaither, Derrick Mason best
Drew Forrester says Ravens’ win over Eagles this time last year proof everyone still in playoff picture
Derek Arnold says Flacco relying on ‘security blanket’ Mason too much (with one of the better photoshop jobs we’ve ever had at WNST.net)
Tom Clayton thinks Birds should have Michael Aubrey, Mark DeRosa at corner infield spots in 2010
Glenn Clark says Turkey Bowl amongst highlights of week
Bob Haynie celebrating 30th anniversary of ACC regular season title
Glenn Clark wonders if Michael Oher better high school football player than Charles Jefferson from Ridgemont High
Ed Frankovic says Capitals ‘collapsed’ in loss to Senators
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s John Eisenberg says loss to Colts proves ‘magic’ gone for Ravens
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Fabian Washington will miss rest of season with ACL tear
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbaugh was happy with ‘communication’ from officials in loss to Indianapolis
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens still very much alive in AFC Wild Card hunt
The Official Site’s Sarah Ellison says Terrell Suggs didn’t agree with ESPN report saying he’d miss at least a month
The Official Site says Harbs believes Lardarius Webb will be ‘big part’ of Ravens plans to replace Fabian Washington
The Official Site says Ravens partnering with Under Armour, Wounded Warrior Project to give away rally towels before Sunday Night Football game at M&T Bank Stadium
Steelers Official Site says Charlie Batch battling wrist injury
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Cam Cameron needs to open up bag of tricks again
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Dennis Dixon may have to start for Pittsburgh if Roethlisberger can’t play
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Freeney claimed Ravens gave Gaither, Oher help to shut Colts’ pass rushers out
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Dawan Landry ‘downplayed’ team lead in interceptions
The Sun’s Mike Preston thinks Flacco still bothered by ankle injury
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Fabian Washington hurt himself trying to tackle Addai
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg dives deeper into the issue of 52, Reed not talking to media after games
The Sun’s Kevin Van Valkenburg says Harbs still thinks Ravens ‘good football team’
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ravens to give away own version of “Terrible Towel”
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Art Modell signed autographs at Sunday’s game
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Chris Chester, Matt Birk ‘struggling’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Steelers, Jaguars, Broncos 1 game ahead of Ravens in playoff race
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Harbaugh met with Ed Reed Monday morning to discuss ‘lateral’
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Cundiff may have settled kicking situation, but Ravens haven’t solved red zone issues
The AP says Matt Birk knows Ravens must improve ‘execution’ offensively
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette says Big Ben should be okay, Steelers likely to sign Tyler Palko for QB insurance
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Scott Brown says Roethlisberger did well on IMPACT test
Beaver County Times’ Mike Bires couldn’t confirm Cleo Lemon, Jeff Garcia worked out for Steelers
The AP says Chris Kemoeatu will miss game for Steelers with sprained knee ligament
SI’s Peter King says Addai TD run ‘embarrassing’ for Ray Lewis
NFL.com’s Steve Wyche says offense looked ‘Boller-ish’ in loss to Indy
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco says Webb may be ‘rushed’ into major role
ESPN.com’s James Walker gives Steelers little chance to beat Ravens without Big Ben
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Flacco appeared to throw into triple coverage on Gary Brackett INT
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The AP says Mosley’s 19 lead Terps to win over Chaminade in 1st round of Maui Invitational
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The AP says Terps moved up to 21st in poll
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Eric Hayes added 12 points for Terps in win
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Vanderbilt (who lost last night) was only other ranked team in Maui Invitational field
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Chaminade coach Mahar knew Terps would ‘wear (Silverswords) down’
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says Jin Soo Choi, Steve Goins, Ersin Levent all played for Terps in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Jordan Williams chipped in 10 rebounds for Terps in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says James Padgett added another 6 rebounds after halftime
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps 20th best team in country
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s contest with Samford
The Official Site offers complete Maryland-Samford release (pdf)
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday’s Senior Day battle with Boston College
The Official Site offers complete Terrapins-Eagles release (pdf)
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says future Terp Devin Burns still alive in Georgia high school playoffs
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Chris Turner could ‘try’ to play Saturday vs. BC
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says Debbie Yow has not offered ‘full support’ to Friedgen the way she did for Gary Williams
Sporting News’ Matt Hayes has Terps 12th in power rankings
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Ian Evans could be ‘sleeper’ prospect for 2010 (must subscribe)
Turtle Sports Report’s Matt Owings says Jamarr Robinson, Da’Rel Scott were positives in Florida State loss
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site previews Saturday night’s trip to Hawaii
The Official Site offers complete Midshipmen-Warriors release (pdf)
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Buddy Green getting video faster thanks to new software
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Honolulu trip allows Niumatalolo chance to face alma mater
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says 16 Midshipmen seniors headed to Marine Corps
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s tilt with Towson
The Official Site offers complete Mids-Tigers release (pdf)
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Annapolis
The Official Site offers complete Tigers-Mids release (pdf)
UMBC BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s battle with Coppin State on MASN
The Official Site offers complete Retrievers-Eagles release (pdf)
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Dartmouth
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Arkansas
The Official Site offers complete Bears-Razorbacks release (pdf)
UMES BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says athletic department honored Kevin White
The Official Site says Kevin White named to Hispanic College Fund Challenge All-Tournament team
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Jeremy Goode honored by NEC
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says Blue Jays 6th in pre-preseason rankings
Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says coaches have Jays 5th in pre-preseason rankings
ORIOLES:
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck wouldn’t dismiss Birds’ pursuit of Carlos Delgado
Examiner Jay Trucker surprised Andino got no votes for American League MVP
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
The Official Site says Palace will play in new league called NASL
Examiner Jeff Hemelt says 9 teams will play in North American Soccer League
SWIMMING:
SwimNetwork.com’s Andrew Silver thinks Michael Phelps hosed with Lochte’s win at Golden Goggles
The AP says “Duel in the Pool” in Manchester, England Phelps’ final meet of 2009
HORSE RACING:
Daily Racing Form’s Dave Litfin says Quality Road worked out at Belmont in hopes to return following Breeders’ Cup Classic scratch
BOXING:
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Mark “TNT” Tucker to defend USBO belt December 11 in Westminster
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-DO NOT LIKE the towel giveaway. Will talk more about it tomorrow.
Talk to you later.
-G
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