Villanova 80, Maryland 73
The Terps aren’t a bad team, but Villanova is a GREAT team. This DOES have the feeling of the years when Maryland would stun teams like Stanford and Kansas at Verizon Center; but I just can’t make the pick.
Morgan State 69, Coppin State 57
If the Bears hadn’t lost 2 straight coming in, I’d probably pick the Eagles to win their opener in their new building. I just don’t think I could see Todd Bozeman’s club losing 3 straight.
Hofstra 84, Towson 72
Charles Jenkins will have 31 points for the Pride, who are just a bit better than the Tigers.
Toledo 72, UMBC 68
I think this one will be remarkably similar to some other losses the Retrievers have suffered this season.
Loyola 77, Canisius 71
But the “Golden Griffins” are still one of the cooler names in college hoops…
Best of Thursday’s WNST Blogs:
Glenn Clark says Jarret Johnson followed Packers, rooted for Reggie White growing up
Nestor Aparicio says WNST holding 2 ‘indoor tailgates’ in Green Bay
Bob Haynie wonders whether Greg Mattison or Cam Cameron has done better job in ‘09
Mark Suchy hopes Nets surpass Orioles’ 0-21 start
Ed Frankovic says Semin tallied 4 points for Caps in win over Panthers
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Charles Woodson big part of reason why Packers have Number 1 defense
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Ray Lewis thinks Green Bay has addressed O-Line issues
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says Harbs doesn’t think former Packer Tony Moll can help Ravens any more than former Raven Derrick Martin can help Packers
The Official Site says Packers coach Mike McCarthy loves playing in cold, snow
The Official Site says Mark Clayton doesn’t ‘even think about’ drop in New England
The Official Site says Harbaugh thinks Dom Capers has been ‘creative’ in leading Packers defense to #1 ranking in NFL
Packers Official Site’s Mike Spofford says Ryan Grant knows Packers must take care of football vs. Ravens
Packers Official Site’s Tom Fanning says Greg Jennings knows Packers will have to run ball in cold weather
The Sun’s Ken Murray says Ray Rice learning from Ray Lewis, Willis McGahee
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens can’t fail to get to Aaron Rodgers, let Charles Woodson change game, struggle in first half
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Ravens need to ride Ray Rice, force turnovers, get production from Chris Carr
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says Paul Kruger still ‘developmental player’
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Domonique Foxworth believes secondary battling Packers AND elements Monday night at Lambeau Field
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley says it’s too early to judge Ravens’ performance in ’09 NFL Draft
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens need to go with Rice, McGahee, McClain to reach playoffs
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ngata, Dwan Edwards battled over “Civil War” in Ravens locker room
The Sun’s Ken Murray says coming out of game with head injury would be ‘hard decision’ for 52
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Ed Reed, Terrell Suggs, Le’Ron McClain, Jared Gaither, Kelley Washington, LJ Smith, Prescott Burgess, KJ Gerard all missed practice Thursday
6 of 7 Sun analysts pick Packers
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Flacco thinks ankle ‘feels really good’
Carroll County Times’ Aaron Wilson says Ravens averaging just 1.9 sacks per game this season
Carroll County Times’ Matt Zenitz says former Raven Gano succeeded in UFL
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Ray Lewis looks at end of Jamal Lewis’ career fondly
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Tom Silverstein says Aaron Rodgers has troubling memories of Monday Night Football debut against Ravens in ‘05
Green Bay Press Gazette’s Rob Demovsky says Brandon Jackson giving Packers ‘spark’ on 3rd down
Wisconsin State Journal’s Tom Oates says Ravens, Packers both like playing ‘physical football’
SI’s Peter King picks Ravens 29-17
Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager picks Ravens 27-23
ESPN.com’s John Clayton says Packers can determine AFC Wild Card race
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Ravens ‘hit’ on Oher, Kruger, Webb
ESPN.com’s James Walker says most experts don’t see Jamal Lewis as Hall of Fame-worthy
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Diamondback’s Eric Detweiler says BB&T Classic close to ‘sellout’
Washington Post’s Dan Steinberg says former Terp Byron Mouton still beloved in area
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
The AP says Terps topped Minnesota in Big Ten/ACC Challenge at Comcast Center
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
The Diamondback’s Jonas Shaffer says just one Golden Gopher reached double digits in loss to Maryland
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Kim Rodgers lead Terps with 14 points in win
Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says Kizer chipped in 10 points in win
Turtle Sports Report’s Josh Vitale says Tchatchouang scored 13 points in win over Gophers
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Sun’s Matt Bracken recaps season for commit Nate Clarke
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says ’09 season ‘particularly gruesome’ for Ralph
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich says Debbie Yow will be in same situation next year if Terps don’t go 7-5
Terrapin Times’ Mark Clem says Fridge met with QB commit Devin Burns (must subscribe)
Terrapin Times’ Keith Cavanaugh says Travis Ivey was ‘emotional’ on Senior Day (must subscribe)
TOWSON FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says tickets on sale now for Tigers football banquet
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s MAAC opener at Canisius
The Official Site offers complete Greyhounds-Golden Griffins release (pdf)
STEVENSON LACROSSE:
Inside Lacrosse’s Jon Brand says Mustangs picked 2nd in pre-season D3 poll
Inside Lacrosse’s Sean Burns says Jimmy Dailey, Steve Kazimer preseason All-Americans
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Mountaineers fell to Robert Morris in rematch of last year’s NEC Championship Game
The Official Site provides numerical evidence of loss
Frederick News-Post says Jeremy Goode lead Eers with 15 points in defeat
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s tilt with Penn
The Official Site offers complete Midshipmen-Quakers release (pdf)
NAVY FOOTBALL:
Washington Post’s Camille Powell says Navy AD Gladchuk believes moving game back a week allows rivalry to be ‘focal point nationally’
Washington Times’ Mike Fratto says new Army coach Rich Ellerson gives new ‘life’ to Army/Navy rivalry
Go Mids’ Adam Nettina says Mids could have moved into Top 25 with win over Hawaii (must subscribe)
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Mike Gonzalez, Jose Valverde could be free agent closer options for Birds
CRYSTAL PALACE USA:
The Official Site says Palace partnering with WNST, Craig Willinger Fund for World Cup Draw party today at Della Rose’s
Examiner Jeff Hemelt says Palace/WNST event will include $1.50 Bud Light draft specials
BALTIMORE BULLETS:
The Sun’s Mike Klingaman ‘catches up with’ Gene Shue
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Kudos to Nick Markakis, Jeremy Guthrie and Brad Bergesen for being involved in the community over these 14 days.
Talk to you later from Owings Mills.
-G
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