Tuesday Top 7….
7-Lorenzo Neal
Call him Carlos Marmol; cause he’s setting up “The Closer”. How great was that last drive?
6-Fabian Washington
Could have had a couple picks on Sunday, instead he settled for being a shutdown corner. And he’s been doing it for a few weeks.
5-Derrick Mason
If you call that pass in that situation, it had BETTER work. Thankfully for Joe Flacco; Derrick Mason made it work.
4-Le’Ron McClain
Call him Mariano Rivera, because he is officially “The Closer.”
3-Ray Lewis
He was all over the field……..again. He was the captain of a STOUT defensive performance…..again. What else can you ask for?
2-Terrell Suggs
He set things up from the get-go, and plays were made thanks to him. Maybe his line included just one sack; but his day was much better than that.
1-Ed Reed
What more do you want? He was everywhere. And the plays he made are plays that would have died with a lot of other defenders. He’s never satisfied with a solid play; he wants the home run.
Let’s see what everyone else has to say….
Best of Monday’s WNST Blogs:
Bob Haynie wonders if not making playoffs would be such a big deal
Drew Forrester says Mason, Flacco, 52 top nominees for Team MVP
Casey Willett says just making playoffs not enough for Ravens
Rob Long now realizes why coaching change important for Ravens
Alex Thomas thinks game might be most important game in regular season history
Jason Jubb says Neal making impact
Drew Forrester says Steelers fans can only call if they pre-register
Drew Forrester rooting for Norbel
Ed Frankovic says Lepisto back to Hershey
RAVENS:
The Official Site’s Mike Duffy says more than ‘bragging rights’ on the line when Ravens face Steelers
The Official Site’s Scott Garceau says Ravens just don’t play 14 point leads at home
The Official Site says Harbaugh thought McGahee played well
The Sun’s Jamison Hensley looks back on important regular season games in Ravens history before Sunday’s showdown
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Suggs was worried about Campbell’s health when Skins put Geisinger in game
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Ravens should still use 3 backs, but with L. McClain as starter
The Sun’s Edward Lee says Harbaugh would have rather seen Flacco slide than run into L. Fletcher
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Reed again amongst Defensive Player of the Year nominees
The Sun’s Mike Preston says Flacco appeared ‘flat-footed’ in Redskins game
The Sun’s Mike Preston didn’t like L. Landry’s ‘flex’
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says L. McClain knew Skins ‘couldn’t stop’ him
The Examiner’s Ron Snyder says Leonhard filling multiple roles for Ravens
The Examiner’s Steve DeClue gives highest praise to D-Line
The Examiner’s Phil Macek says Ravens playing like team no one will ‘want to face in January’
Aaron Wilson says winning division important to Ravens
Aaron Wilson says none of new Ravens injuries particularly serious
Frederick News-Post’s Stan Goldberg says Reed ‘amazing’
The AP says Ravens would be ‘virtually eliminated’ from division race with loss to Steelers
ESPN.com’s James Walker thinks Sunday will be defensive battle
ESPN.com’s James Walker says with physical limits, Reed playing better mentally
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Steelers fans won’t take over M&T Bank Stadium
ESPN.com’s James Walker says Reed ‘hot’
Sporting News’ Mike Florio says Ravens have chance to beat ‘elite’ team Sunday
CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco gives Ravens ‘B’ for Redskins win
Yahoo! Sports’ Michael Silver has Ravens 8th in power rankings
TERRAPINS BASKETBALL:
The Sun’s Don Markus says Vasquez AC C Player of the Week again
The Sun’s Don Markus says Vasquez in discussion of ACC’s best all-around players
The Examiner’s Sean Welsh says Terps can reach 20 wins by winning out remainder of regular season, going 8-8 in ACC play
The Examiner’s Dylan Waugh says Vasquez honored by ACC for 2nd time in 3 weeks
Carroll County Times’ Josh Land says Milbourne hoping to be more ‘consistent’
The Diamondback’s Mark Selig says Bowie spent summer shooting at Comcast Center to improve shot
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Terps’ scoring top-heavy in win over George Washington
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Vasquez wanted reception Sunday night
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says 20 ppg, 11.5 rpg why Vasquez received weekly honor
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda not sure whether Terps more effective or GW more inept
Washington Post’s Steve Yanda says Vasquez worked as ‘decoy’ for Hayes early
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Terps finding ‘continuity’
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Vasquez wanted Gary to put him back in so he could get applause
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Vasquez’s honor 3rd of his career
Terrapin Times’ Dan Painter says Terps looked at players at Good Counsel event (must subscribe)
TERRAPINS WOMEN’S BASKETBALL:
Loyola Official Site previews tonight’s contest with Terps
The Diamondback’s Aaron Kraut says Terps must erase Pitt loss quickly with Loyola tonight
TERRAPINS FOOTBALL:
The Official Site says Terps hosting Bowl kickoff event before basketball game Friday night
The AP’s Mark Evans says former assistant Locksley takes over at New Mexico
The Sun’s Jeff Barker says DHB not practicing ‘immediately’, should be available for Humanitarian Bowl
The Sun’s Matt Bracken recaps season for commit Drakeford
Washington Post’s Josh Barr says Franklin, Brattan visited Dunbar to woo Austin
Washington Post’s Josh Barr wonders if Locksley will take DC players with him to New Mexico
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens offers ideas for how fans can spend their time in Boise
ESPN.com’s Heather Dinich thinks Terps could be in trouble making trip to Boise
TERRAPINS SOCCER:
The Diamondback’s Adi Joseph says teamwork carrying Terps to College Cup
NAVY FOOTBALL:
The Examiner’s Dave Carey says Niumatalolo ‘grateful’ for chance to face Wake again in EagleBank Bowl
The Examiner’s Tom Flynn says Army’s uniforms better than their play Saturday
Annapolis Capital’s Bill Wagner says Deacs REALLY wanted to play in DC
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Deacs 2-4 in Bowl rematch history
Washington Times’ Patrick Stevens says Mids 2-2 in Bowl rematch history
NAVY BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s trip to Navy
The Official Site says Kina named Player of the Week again
MT. ST. MARY’S BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s tilt with Navy
TOWSON BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tonight’s showdown with St. Joe’s
The Official Site offers complete Towson-St. Joe’s release (pdf)
LOYOLA BASKETBALL:
The Official Site says Winbush named MAAC Rookie of the Week
LOYOLA LACROSSE:
The Official Site says Hounds picked to finish second in ECAC
MORGAN BASKETBALL:
The Official Site previews tomorrow night’s trip to DePaul
ORIOLES:
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds discussing trade to send R. Hernandez to Reds for Freel
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Japanese pitchers amongst players Birds interested in at Winter Meetings
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Birds getting ‘mixed signals’ regarding Burnett, Teixeira
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says Trembley thinks O’s can be like Rays
The Official Site’s Spencer Fordin says MacPhail ‘lays groundwork’ on first day in Vegas
The Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec says Birds meet with Teixeira, don’t make offer
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Sherrill, Ray could both close
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Trembley, MacPhail will look at Reimold in Spring Training
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds trim roster to 38 by outrighting Quiroz, Deza
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says MacPhail ‘reluctant’ to turn catching job over to Wieters|
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds ‘likely’ to sign Izturis to play SS
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says O’s ‘in play’ for Garland
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds have received ‘several inquiries’ regarding D. Cabrera
The Sun’s Peter Schmuck says Birds would have to pay some of R. Hernandez’s salary to make Freel deal
BOXING:
The AP says Rahman nearly fell asleep at Mannheim press conference
SWIMMING:
ESPN The Magazine’s Chris Jones says Phelps might have had best year of anyone
BALTIMORE COLTS:
ESPN.com’s Jeff Miller says Myhra unsung hero of ’58 title game
SOME QUICK THOUGHTS:
-Congratulations to SunTrust Athlete of the Morning Shatyra Hawkes; who scored 11 points for #1 St. Frances as they beat #2 Arundel last night; 56-45.
-Ramon Hernandez for Ryan Freel is fine. Freel can play a role, and Hernandez is on his way out the door. However, neither of them can pitch.
TERPS IN THE NFL WEEK 14 UPDATE:
-LB Eric Barton had 6 tackles (4 solo) in the Jets’ 24-14 loss to the 49ers
-TE Vernon Davis had 3 catches for 29 yards in the 49ers’ 24-14 win over the Jets
-CB Domonique Foxworth had 3 tackles (3 solo) in the Falcons’ 29-25 loss to the Saints
-QB Shaun Hill was 28-39 for 285 yards, 2 TD’s, and 1 INT as well as 1 rush for 8 yards in the 49ers’ 24-14 win over the Jets
-LB D’Qwell Jackson had 15 tackles (12 solo, 1 TFL); 2 INT (13 return yards) and defended 3 passes in the Browns’ 28-9 loss to the Titans
-DT Kris Jenkins had 1 tackle (1 solo) and forced 1 fumble in the Jets’ 24-14 loss to the 49ers
-RB LaMont Jordan rushed 4 times for 18 yards and fumbled once in the Patriots’ 24-21 win over the Seahawks
-CB Lewis Sanders had 4 tackles (3 solo) in the Patriots’ 24-21 win over the Seahawks
-DT Randy Starks had 2 tackles (1 solo) and .5 sacks in the Dolphins’ 16-3 win over the Bills
-S Madieu Williams had 3 tackles (2 solo) and defended a pass in the Vikings’ 20-16 win over the Lions
-CB Josh Wilson had 6 tackles (6 solo), forced 1 fumble, and defended a pass in the Seahawks’ 24-21 loss to the Patriots
MORGAN BEARS IN THE NFL WEEK 14 UPDATE:
-TE Visanthe Shiancoe had 5 catches for 65 yards and a TD in the Vikings’ 20-16 win over the Lions (He also could have used a towel when Fox was filming in the locker room)
NAVY MIDSHIPMEN IN THE NFL WEEK 14 UPDATE:
-FB Kyle Eckel rushed once for 2 yards in the Eagles’ 20-14 win over the Giants
Talk to you tomorrow.
-G
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