Sports journalists and bloggers covering NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MMA, college football and basketball, NASCAR, fantasy sports and more. News, photos, mock drafts, game. Grep Text In Files Windows. The Hollywood Reporter is your source for breaking news about Hollywood and entertainment, including movies, TV, reviews and industry blogs. The Pieces Are Slowly Coming Together For Maryland. Hp Psc 1215 Printer Driver For Windows 7. Welcome to the Deadspin 2. Leading up to the college football season kickoff, we will give you previews of the 2. Now, No. 1. 0 Maryland. Maryland hasnt given anyone outside the Big Ten much reason to think about them since the early Ralph Friedgen years D. J. Durkin may not have his team headed back to the Peach Bowl, but as the folks at Texas will tell you, the time to start seriously thinking about the football team coming out of College Park might be here sooner than anticipated. The Terrapins finished 6 7 in Durkins first season at the helm the record largely matched up with the on field product, as neither the offense or defense were particularly impressive and often fluctuated wildly in performance week to week. A vicious three game stretch of Michigan, Ohio State, and Nebraskaone they mercifully avoid this seasonwas always going to doom Marylands record and the end of its season. Pop Culture Happy Hour Dunkirk Monkey See Christopher Nolans war drama about the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Allied troops has immediacy. The Terrapins saved themselves briefly by not losing to Rutgers in the regular season finale, but then dashed that by allowing an awful Boston College to drop 3. This season, theres no Perry Hills under center and youth at nearly every position on the depth chart, but thanks to a more merciful schedule and some pleasantly surprising young talent, that might not matter all that much. Quarterback Caleb Henderson, a transfer from North Carolina, was expected by many to be the starter come opening weekend despite the fact that he had just one pass attempt to his name as a Tar Heel. But then, the injury bug took a big bite into Hendersons foot, leaving him in a boot and spurring a battle for the starting spot. Tyrrell Pigrome was the first one to get the nod, starting the Terrapins season opener on the road at Texas. After his first series ended in a pick six on a slightly overthrown ball, Pigrome rallied to go 9 of 1. Buttheres always a but with MarylandPigrome wouldnt get to see the dispirited look on Tom Hermans face when the clock hit triple zeroes thanks to a torn right ACL that thrust freshman Kasim Hill into his first collegiate game. Game Richmond Pop Punk' title='Game Richmond Pop Punk' />The rookie responded with a 5. Terrapins up by 1. Maryland downed the Longhorns 5. Austin city limits who bothered paying attention to the Texas depth chart and spring workand Hill did plenty of impressing in a Week 2 cakewalk victory over Towson. In the 6. 3 1. 7 creaming, Hill completed 1. Hailing from the nations capital, Hills a polished pro style quarterback, and by most accounts, hes supposed to be the future at max, four years of this program. Theres not much to go off of so farhe only threw, and completed, three throws against the Longhorns, and Towson aint much of a barometerbut so far, all signs seem promising. Itll also help that hell be aided in his first year by a group of skill players who constitute one of the most explosive units the Terrapins have been able to bring together in years. Running back Ty Johnson had a nice little coming out season last year, logging 1,0. Johnson will be joined by Lorenzo Harrison, who etched his name in the record books for his efficient running as well, with his 7. Maryland freshman in school history. Game Richmond Pop Punk' title='Game Richmond Pop Punk' />Together, with a year of playing together under their belt, this duo packs a very real, and very entertaining 1 2 punch. The offensive line gets three starters back, including studs Damian Prince and Terrance Davis, while the remaining two slots will be filled by players with starting and playing experience. If Marylands running game is ass, in any way, its on the coaches, because this is a group that can and should get the job done. Freeing up the middle of the field for them will be D. Microsoft Word Postcard Template 4 Per Page. J. Moore, the teams leading receiver a year ago hell be joined by Taivon Jacobs, a speedster that can take the top off a defense, and Jacquille Veii, a slot receiver. Moore is the big play guy1. Hill having a shot at a successful rookie season if the youngn is smart, hell keep leaning all the way on Moorethe juniors already turned in 2. On the other side, the Terrapins seem to be on track for a similar season as they had in 2. They typically allow good teams to drop at least 3. Having allowed 2. Texas, I wouldnt count on Maryland marching to the Big Ten title behind a defense that rarely lets opponents cross midfield, but it should be juuuust good enough to keep them in ballgames and above. Senior Jesse Aniebonam is back as the go to edge rusher for the Terrapins line a year after leading the team with nine sacks and 1. Hes joined by tackles Kingsley Opara and Cavon Walker the other end spot belongs to Chandler Burkett. Jermaine Carter Jr. He led the Terrapins in tackles the past two years and was the defensive star of the Longhorns win, wreaking havoc to the tune of seven tackles and two sacks. Behind him, the two corner slots will be filled by JC Jackson and Tino Ellis. Out of this entire defense, Aniebonam and Carter are really the only two you need to know, as theyre the only ones you can count on the show up regardless of the jersey being worn by the opposing team. For the rest of them, expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised when they face Rutgers and Northwestern. Game Richmond Pop Punk' title='Game Richmond Pop Punk' />A Guy To Know. Ty Johnson is a modern college football running backhes strong, lean, fast as hell, has great hands and route running abilities, and uses enough sudden stop moves to make you think youre watching that One Holy Reggie Bush Cut on repeat. Johnsons already on pace to surpass last years totalshe accounted for 2. Texas, and managed 1. Towson. Harrison is still coming into his own, but hes a proven talent that will consistently relieve Johnson, keeping the juniors legs fresh. Last season, he struggled mightily against actual defensive competitionhe posted five 1. Big Tens best. He partially made up for this by roasting Boston Colleges wall of a defense to the tune of 1. Marylands postseason defeat. Game Richmond Pop Punk' title='Game Richmond Pop Punk' />If Maryland wants a shot at ruining one of Big Ten big boys playoff hopes, Johnson and his offensive line obviously have to show up for those games. For now, theyre doing exactly what they need to to keep the Terrapins moving forward. Can They Make The Playoff Maryland clearly isnt a playoff team, but the Terrapins dont have the toughest schedule around the Power Five. Games against Penn State, Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin are all losses, barring an unexpected upset outside of that, the Terrapins have a real shot to notch seven or eight if theyre absolutely perfect wins by the end of the regular season. If they can take another step forward, finish over. Maryland will be an perennial nine win team in no timeits not a glass football, but thats the downfall of playing in this version of the Big Ten East division. Is The Coach A DickI havent found anything on Durkin to indicate hes a dick since last year unless one of you can convince me otherwise, hes good for now. Schedule. Sept. 2 Texas Sept. Towson Sept. 2. 3 UCF Sept. Minnesota Oct. 7 Ohio State Oct. Northwestern Oct. Wisconsin Oct. 2. Indiana Nov. 4 Rutgers Nov. Michigan Nov. 1. 8 Michigan State Nov.