Matt Birk would be a very nice addition for the Ravens. I would like it better if he could catch the ball; but you deal with those things. Check out my recap of last night’s game; I’m already late getting this posted.
Let’s see what everyone has to say….
Best of Tuesday’s WNST Blogs:
Casey Willett introduces us to Ravens hopeful Birk
Casey Willett ‘would not be surprised’ if Ravens, Birk agree to deal today
Glenn Clark says loss to Wake could ‘haunt’ Terps
Bob Haynie says Terps’ Bowie in ‘funk’
Bob Haynie says Dupree gave Terps solid minutes in loss
Glenn Clark says Terps’ Burney dealing with bruised foot
Drew Forrester says Birds trying to get fans in seats with birthday promotion
Nestor Aparicio reports Birds’ good deed
Keith Melchior thinks Ravens will open at home due to Birds’ schedule
Chris Bonetti says O’s have 35 pitchers ‘no one thinks are any good’ in Ft. Lauderdale
Chris Bonetti says Clark’s favorite atmospheres include MD/Hopkins at Homewood Field
Chris Bonetti says Hounds face Duke next after win over Siena
Alex Thomas thinks Terps will beat Towson in lacrosse this weekend
Drew Forrester to be interviewed by Orioles Hangout
Drew Forrester thinks Caps ‘could use help’ after watching loss to Carolina
Ed Frankovic says Caps pounded again, 5-2 by Hurricanes
Ed Frankovic says Caps won’t be able to add Pronger
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Leonhard signs with Jets
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Flacco not concerned with who plays center next season
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Vikings center Birk visits Ravens
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Chester, Yanda would be other options at center for Ravens
Examiner Steve DeClue says Ravens ‘never showed interest’ in Houshmandzadeh
Examiner Phil Macek says Ryan gets ‘two quality football players’ in Scott, Leonhard
Examiner Tony Wisniewski says signing Leonhard to big money deal ‘wouldn’t not have been in (Ravens’) best interest’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Birk considering Ravens, return to Minnesota
Jock Life’s Patrick Brougham says Mason thinks he deserves extension
ESPN.com’s James Walker wonders how Newsome will handle Mason situation
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Leonhard departure ‘all but assures’ Landry will be starter
ESPN.com Scouts Inc.’s Matt Williamson says loss of Brown could ‘really hamper’ Ravens’ offense
NFL.com’s Pat Kirwan mocks DHB to Ravens
NFL Network’s Jamie Dukes mocks Laurinaitis to Ravens
National Football Post’s Matt Bowen thinks 52 needs to come back to Ravens
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Penn, Mickolio star in intrasquad game
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says A. Jones wants to be model for other young black athletes to play baseball
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Penn has Trembley’s ‘attention’
The Sun’s Dean Jones Jr. says BaySox to hold fan event
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Guthrie could make less than last year
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Cabrera will take hill for Nats vs. Birds Friday
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Baez ‘pleased’ despite intrasquad struggles
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Eaton, Alfredo Simon to finally join team
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Arrieta ‘not sharp’ in intrasquad game
Examiner Jay Trucker says O’s giving away free birthday tickets
Carroll County Times’ Rich Dubroff says Hendrickson, Uehara, Bass, McCrory, Albers all set to pitch today vs. Dominican Republic WBC team
The AP says Sherrill hoping to improve ‘control’ this season
SI’s Tom Verducci says ‘things looking up’ for Birds with Trembley
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Neal scored 19 on Senior Night, but Terps fell to Wake
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Official Site says Gary thinks Terps have ‘been there’ against good teams recently
The Official Site says Terps blew 32-25 halftime lead in loss
Wake Forest Official Site says Aminu tallied 16 points, 14 boards as Deacs topped Terps
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Demon Deacons had 19 offensive boards, 20 2nd chance points
The Sun’s Rick Maese says Terps have ‘no room for error’ now on bubble
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says despite almost identical record, Gary thinks Terps ‘different’ team than last year
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Gaudio thought James Johnson’s block in final minute crucial to victory
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says Deacs had 17 free throw attempts to Maryland’s 2
Examiner Dylan Waugh says Vasquez scored 16 with 7-24 shooting in loss
Examiner Steve DeClue says Vasquez, Hayes missed big shots late in loss
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says 11-0 run by Wake in final minutes did Terps in
The AP says Deacs finished Terps with 6-0 run in final minute
The Diamondback’s Mark Selig says Terps failed in opportunity to put ‘emphatic stamp on Tournament resume’ with loss
The Diamondback’s Greg Schimmel says Deacs finished with 50-32 rebounding advantage over Terps
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Neal’s ‘gritty effort not enough’ in loss to Deacs
Washington Post’s Mike Wise says team he loves couldn’t give Gary 64th birthday present last night
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Wake’s zone gave Terps ‘headaches’
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Wake finished with 10 blocks in win
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Burney back in protective boot
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says ‘flaws ultimately got better of’ Terps in loss
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says plenty of other bubble teams for Terps to watch tonight
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps will be 7, 8, or 9 seed in ACC Tournament
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps can survive Wake loss, but couldn’t survive loss to Virginia
DC Examiner’s Kevin Dunleavy says Comcast Center wasn’t as amped for Wake as they were Carolina, Duke
Winston-Salem Journal says Deacs improve to 23-5 (10-5) with win over Terps
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says life ‘difficult’ again for Gary, Terps
Fox Sports’ Jeff Goodman says Terps need to beat Cavs, ‘make some noise’ in ACC Tournament
Terrapin Times’ Mike Ashley says size hurt Terps in loss to Deacons (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Charlottesville prospect Mychal Parker has skills Terps ‘looking for’ in ’10 (must subscribe)
Terp Center’s Seth Hoffman says Terps failed in opportunity to ‘seal’ NCAA Tournament berth
Turtle Sports Report’s Maddie McConnell says Terps blew 11 point first half lead in loss
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Kizer named to All-ACC freshman team
The AP says Kizer averaged 11.7 points, 7.4 rebounds en route to ACC Freshman team nod
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Terps did not have player named to All-ACC defensive team
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Ralph will face ‘moderate expectations’ in College Park next season
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Terps trying to find more talent from St. John’s to join Pete White (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh scouts NY QB prospect (must subscribe)
UMBC LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Alex Hopmann’s 4 goals not enough as Retrievers fall to Hopkins
The Official Site says Hopkins remains only D1 team UMBC has faced and never defeated
HOPKINS LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Michael Powers ‘dominated’ face-offs in win over UMBC
Inside Lacrosse’s Geoff Shannon says Jays won ground ball battle 38-20 in win over Dogs
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Cooper MacDonnell tallied 3 points as Greyhounds beat Siena
The Sun says Greyhounds improve to 3-1 with win over Saints
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Hounds happy to have Koppens back
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Tigers to hold pep rally before CAA Tournament opener Friday
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Bozeman nominated for Hugh Durham award for mid-major coach of the year
COPPIN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Michael Harper named MEAC Rookie of the Week
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Mids open Patriot League Tournament with Colgate tonight in Annapolis
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman says Mids trying to win first conference tournament game since ‘01
The Sun’s Kent Baker says Mids looking for 3rd win of season over Raiders
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Lange looking for first Patriot League Tournament win
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens thinks Mids ‘dark horse’ to win Patriot League Tournament
NAVY LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Joe Lennon tallies 3 points as Mids top Mount
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says former coach Wayne Hardin on Hall of Fame ballot
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Goode named All-NEC first team
Carroll County Times’ Bob Blubaugh says Goode first Eer to be named first team All-NEC in 10 years
MT. ST. MARY’S LACROSSE:
The Official Site says T.C. DiBartolo’s 14 saves not enough as Mids beat Eers
BLAST:
The Official Site says Machel Milwood, PJ Wakefield honored by NISL
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to SunTrust Athlete of the Morning Matt Duerr; a 2nd time winner of the award. Duerr scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Century knocked off South Hagerstown in playoff action. He surpassed 1,000 points for his career.
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
