It will be bittersweet to see Rex Ryan introduced as Jets head coach today; but I am very happy for him. I understand the Ravens’ desire to promote from within; but if they choose to go that route; I would lean away from Vic Fangio. Fangio is not a “Ravens” guy, he’s a Harbaugh guy. I don’t mean he doesn’t BLEED purple; I mean he wasn’t brought up on the Ravens’ system. If you are choosing to keep hire within to try to maintain Rex’s system; it would be better to hire one of Rex’s guys.
Check out my blog from last night’s game for my thoughts on the Terps’ win over Virginia last night.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:
Drew Forrester grades Ravens’ offensive players
Alex Thomas says big days from Clayton, Rice amongst highlights of season for ’08 Ravens
Alex Thomas says Ngata’s INT, Reed’s INT return amongst highlights of season for ’08 Ravens
Vince Fiduccia grateful for season Ravens gave fans
Nestor Aparicio might honor O’s by calling show “No Access”
Casey Willett wonders where Ravens’ priorities should lie
Rex Snider ready for ’09 Ravens season to start
Jason Jubb would rather have Ravens in contention annually than win Super Bowl once
Glenn Clark says Terps ‘JUST needed win’ last night
Bob Haynie remembers Albert King’s dominance at North Carolina some 29 years ago
BJ Appel (named “Most Likely to be Dreamy” by his High School class) offers PR suggestions for Orioles
Ed Frankovic says Caps give it away at end of 3rd vs. Senators
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ravens think Ryan will be ‘missed’
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham says fans ‘appreciate’ ’08 Ravens
The Official Site’s Geoff Peckham reaches out to players for thoughts on Obama inauguration
The Sun’s Ken Murray wonders if Ravens will have any money available to ‘reward’ Leonhard
The Sun’s Matt Bracken cleans up after me
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder picks Mason as Offensive MVP
The Examiner’s Steve DeClue gives highest AFC Championship Game praise to D-Line, Linebackers
Aaron Wilson says FB Neal ‘wants to be back’
Washington Post’s Jason La Canfora and Jason Reid say Redskins should follow Ravens’ ‘blueprint’
Washington Times’ Ryan O’Halloran thinks Rex should tell Favre to stay away from Jets
DC Examiner’s Rick Snider thinks 52 needs to stay in Baltimore
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Newsome ‘has work cut out for him’ in offseason
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Ravens will have ‘decent amount of cap room’
New York Post’s Steve Serby also thinks Rex should cut ties with Favre
Sporting News says Cowboys ‘reportedly covet’ 52
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The AP says Bowie, Milbourne each score 17 as Terps beat Virginia
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of win
The Official Site says Gary ‘proud’ of minutes from Gregory, Dupree, Kim while Neal hurt
The Official Site says Terps ‘never trailed’ in win over Virginia
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps NEARLY blow 17 point lead in win over Virginia
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Terps have best shooting game of season in win
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Gary thinks team’s intensity ‘matches his own’
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Terps get back to .500 in ACC play with win over ‘Hoos
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Hayes gets first career double double in win
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Gary thinks Terps have ‘demons’ stemming from Miami debacle
Frederick News-Post’s Greg Swatek says Terps stayed ‘aggressive’ in 2nd half to hold on to win
The Diamondback’s Mark Selig says Terps had 15 point halftime lead in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps break two game losing streak with win
Washington Post’s Eric Prisbell says Neal’s return ‘lifts’ Terps
Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg offers visual evidence of Neal’s gash
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps attempted 24 free throws in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says boards, bench play were issues for Terps last night
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Neal nailed ‘critical’ 3 after returning
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Neal was cleared to return because he didn’t suffer concussion
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps were best with Hayes on floor last night
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Burney working out without boot
Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Jeff White says Jamil Tucker lead all scorers with 21 in loss
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Terps working on JuCo guard (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter checks in on prospect Antonio Barton (must subscribe)
Terp Center’s Seth Hoffman says Neal received 15 stitches before returning last night
Terp Center’s Seth Hoffman says ‘shades of (Miami) meltdown’ were seen in 2nd half before Terps won
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken says commit Drakeford will graduate early, join Terps for Spring practice
The Sun’s Matt Bracken recaps season for commit Dexter McDougle
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says DHB ‘least productive’ of top receiver Draft prospects
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says coaches expected more from ’08 O-Line
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s trip to James Madison
The Official Site offers complete Tigers-Dukes release (pdf)
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s tilt with Holy Cross
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Bears want to get better at ‘putting teams away’
MORGAN FOOTBALL:
The Sun says assistant Alonzo Lee takes head coaching position at North Carolina A&T
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds agree to deal with Scott to avoid arbitration
The Sun’s Dan Connolly says Birds, Scott agree to 1 year deal worth $2.4 million
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds’ plans remain ‘steady’ despite making moves
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds could hold Spring Training in Fort Myers when Red Sox move out
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds designate Oscar Salazar for assignment to make room for Zaun
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck thinks Scott will get more at bats now being full time DH
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck lists Orioles on international WBC rosters
Washington Post’s Dave Sheinin says Markakis probably got ‘excellent deal’
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to SunTrust Athlete of the Morning Sam Murray from St. Paul’s Girls Basketball team. She scored 18 points last night in a win over St. Mary’s; and St. Paul’s is now 19-0 on the season despite playing without 3 of their starters.
-JMU 65, Towson 60. This was a BRUTAL game at the Towson Center; and might not be much better in Harrisonburg; except I don’t think the Tigers can make a miracle run at the end.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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