Maryland Minute 9.02.09 - MD FB Recruits Honored, Tedford on Terps, More Kicking Competition

Ben Goldstein — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:21:34 -0000

Terp Commits Named To WAPO's First, Second Pre-season All-Met Team

Defensive Tackles Nate Clarke and Andre Monroe made the first team along with Safety Titus Till. Second Team Honorees were Cornerback Jeremiah Johnson and WR/Athlete Matt Robinson. Here's what the WAPO had to say about the first-teamers:

Nate Clarke: "After an offseason getting stronger and losing weight, the two-way starter accepted a scholarship offer to play for Maryland."

Andre Monroe: "Two-way starter is undersized by some standards, but gets the job done. Made 67 tackles last season, 21 for loss. Committed to Maryland."

Titus Till: "Hard-hitting safety made 65 tackles last season in leading the Pumas to the Maryland 4A semifinals for the first time. Committed to Maryland."

Tyrek Cheeseboro, Matt Robinson Make Sun's 'Players to Watch' List

Is it just me or does it seem like we're stacked at receiver for the next decade?

Tyrek Cheeseboro: Speed and great hands make Cheeseboro (6-0, 180) a consistent scoring threat. Last season, he had 38 catches for 776 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Cheeseboro, who also contributes on special teams, has committed to Maryland.

Matt Robinson: Robinson (6-4, 205) looked terrific this summer at camps and seven-on-seven events. He has committed to Maryland and appears ready to better his output of 15 catches from last season.

The Voice of Reason

I've been preaching this for awhile, and has to be one of Maryland's biggest advantages:

But Tedford knows Saturday won't be anything like facing last year's Maryland team.

"There's going to be an element of surprise there," Tedford said. "You're a little uncomfortable going in because you're wondering what's going to happen because there's no background."

- bbroman

Jeff Barker on the Kicking Competition

No earth- breaking news here but, hey, it's a slow news day and a nice article. If you like yoga you've got something in common with one of the two finalists...

How Terp Footballers Get Ready for Class - The Diamondback

Juggling posting for Testudo Times and class is often a real struggle. Somehow, I think the players have it a little harder. Adi Joseph has the breakdown and some video interviews with Adrian Cannon, Travis Ivey, and Phil Costa.

CJ Leslie ESPN Profile

No news in it, but it's a good piece on a guy Maryland is showing a lot of interest in, and who is showing interest in Maryland. Can't beat that. - bbroman

Best healthy, will return kicks
Shame, I wanted him to be returning a little bit later, and I definitely don't want the ball in his hands, if we can avoid it.

Tailback Jahvid Best, apparently fully recovered from his toe injury, also will return kickoffs against Maryland.

- bbroman

Our End of the Q&A With CGB

Read our answers to Cal Golden Blogs' questions on the upcoming matchup. - bbroman

DJ Adams Playing Jahvid Best, Unfortunately

I love DJ, but Caleb Porzel would be absolutely perfect for this role. - bbroman

Lunchtime Links 4/3

MRickman84 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:14:52 -0000

The Final Four is tomorrow. Seems strange, I don't know what happened to the basketball season, but hey, at least I have baseball on Sunday to keep my occupied until College Football. And that little thing called the NFL Draft is coming up...

Make sure to read Mike Jennings' post-season Q&A with Wake Forest Head Coach Dino Gaudio.

Head Coach Jim Grobe is trying to fix something that really hurt the Deacs' last year--refusal to mix up the I and the spread--it was one or the other.

Worth mentioning, but Grandpa Matt Robinson, one of my favorite Demon Deacons, a bright guy who was always awesome to interview, is joining Grobe's coaching staff as a recruiting assistant. Congratulations Matt!

The Richmond Times-Dispatch says that VCU made the right call in bringing in Shaka Smart.

John Feinstein writes the millionth article in existence about hating UNC's Tyler Hansbrough. I can't stand Hansbrough as much as the next guy, but now I more just hate the media around him more than anything else. We get it, Hansbrough's good and people don't like him. This isn't the first time this has ever happened to a player. Get over yourselves writers. Oh yeah and Lawson's fine, so don't bother talking about his toe--he had enough rest while the Heels hot dogged the ACC Tournament and after the season to recover from an MCL strain; I think he can got over turf toe.

Maryland got a commit out of Arizona junior Terrell Stoglin for basketball. Stoglin is not very highly recruited--his other offer according to Rivals was San Diego, and they also say he is a three-star. Scout dubs him a two star, but does not have his interested schools and offers, so I'll go by what Rivals is saying here. FWIW, he averaged 28 points per game last year.

Because who can really get tired of reading about LB Aaron Curry?

Greensboro Mayer Yvonne Johnson is going to coach the ACC-All Stars in their barnstorming tour. The team is the senior classes from UNC, Duke and Wake alum Antawn Scott.

SB Nation - Matt Robinson

Maryland Minute 9.02.09 - MD FB Recruits Honored, Tedford on Terps, More Kicking Competition

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