Maryland asked all the right questions today of the Tarheels.  The Terps dared UNC to beat our press. For the most part, they could not. We forced them to execute in the half court.  They could not.
It can be argued that UNC is “down” this year.  Whatever.  They start two seniors, both of whom were [...]

Outside of the snow, the most popular discussion in College Park this weekend is about how this afternoon’s contest against UNC is a “trap game”  Don’t bet on it.  When your coach exhibits the kind of dedication we have seen from Gary Williams (as mentioned previously, he hasn’t slept at his home since before the [...]

Wow.
I’ve seen my share of upsets; but today’s performance has to take the cake.  Talk about improbable! MD’s trio at the pivot of Dave Neal, Dino Gregory, and Jerome Burney some how some way held off one of the strongest frontcourts in the nation. And that wasn’t even the most incredible performance of the game! [...]

Today is Maryland’s penultimate chance to impress the selection committee. Some probably think that this is an exercise in futility and there is nothing the Terps can do short of winning out to get in.
I’m inclined to agree. The Terps just aren’t good enough to compete with the likes of UNC. As [...]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK, so it wasn’t USA 4, USSR 3 from the 1980 Olympics, but beating #1 UNC at the Dean Dome is one of the all-time great wins in Maryland history. This from the team that was justifiably ridiculed by Billy Packer just four nights ago? Impossible!
What happened today is why we love sports. To quote [...]

There is not much chance for a win today, but I will never say never (even though I did in my last post). In order to be competitive; the Terps need own the glass and record 8-10 blocks. Greivis needs to play under control and limit his turnovers to less than four. The Terps [...]