Maybe everybody should just wear a helmet.

Turning recent generations into such wimps.

OK, Locksley, time to show us what you got.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – The 2023 Gavitt Games were officially announced on Wednesday with the Maryland men’s basketball team taking on Villanova on Nov. 7 in Philadelphia. Tip-off times and television assignments will be announced at a later date with games airing on either FS1 or BTN.

The Gavitt Tipoff Games is an annual early-season series played between the two conferences and named in honor of Dave Gavitt, founder of the BIG EAST and basketball visionary. The 2023 Gavitt Games are a make-up of the games cancelled in 2020, what was the final scheduled year for the series, due to COVID-19.

Maryland is 3-0 all-time in Gavitt play, defeating Georgetown 76-75 in 2016-17 at the Verizon Center and 75-71 on Nov. 17, 2015 at the XFINITY Center. The Terps last played in the games in 2017-18 with a 79-65 win over Butler in the XFINITY Center.

All-time, Maryland is 1-4 against Villanova with the last meeting coming in Philadelphia on Jan. 15, 2011 – a 74-66 win for the Wildcats. Since the two teams first started playing in 1985, the Terps won the first meeting with Nova having won four straight in the series.

The Terps posted a 16-1 home record last season in the XFINITY Center including a 10-0 mark against Big Ten opponents. The conference slate was highlighted by wins over No. 3 Purdue, No. 16 Illinois, and No. 21 Indiana as well as against Michigan.

Overall, Maryland finished the year with a 22-13 overall record to reach the NCAA Tournament in Kevin Willard's first season as head coach. The Terps were ranked as high as No. 13 in the AP Top 25 poll during the 2022-23 campaign and as high as No. 6 in the NCAA NET.

The Terps' returning players are highlighted by the trio of Jahmir Young, Julian Reese, and Donta Scott, while the current incoming class is ranked 15th nationally.

May 23, eight years ago ... this was my FB memory today ...

"Shaping up to be a B1G weekend for the Terps! Huge Men's lax win today; both men's and women's teams in National Championships and Terps baseball will be playing for the B1G title tomorrow! #MDPride #GoTerps"


Had forgotten we had a little baseball success before. Must have been under Bachich.

#godirtyterps

Matt Shaw #1 on ESPN top plays!

Update on some of the top prospects from the Rivals camp NJ stop. Several Maryland mentions. 2025 Rivals250 OL Jayvon McFadden very high on the Terps early on. They need a breakthrough with a big-time local OL. Maybe McFadden could be the one?

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Going to be an interesting matchup in the Gavitt Games next season as the Terps will travel to Philly to play Hakim Hart and Villanova.

Nova struggled last season, but played most of the non-conference slate without Cam Whitmore and Justin Moore, who’s back for one final season. They’ve added TJ Bamba from Washington State, Hart and just picked up Lance Ware from Kentucky the other day. They also return two talented sophomore guards who should make big leaps in their second seasons and senior big man Eric Dixon.

Nova has successfully recruited the DMV for some time and a win up there could really help the Terps on the trail.

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With 2nd best record in majors ! As i live outta state & rarely have the chance to see 1 of their games, i just gave in to the temptation to purchase MLB.TV subscription ! Since i've always fallen under the "If it wasn't for bad luck, i wouldn't have no luck at all" category, now would prolly be a good time to bet against them !! lol

hearing Willard is showing some interest in DeMarr Langford, 6' 5" SG from Boston College...heard anything Scott?

Adam Friedman breaks down the top performers from the NJ Rivals Camp stop. Among those to keep an eye on are Virginia four-star WR Chanz Wiggins, who will officially visit Maryland the weekend of June 23 and his high school teammate, fellow WR and three-star, Mekhai White. More at the link below.

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Good Counsel three-star WR Elijah Moore is officially down to a final five of Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida and Florida State.

I felt really good about the Terps with this one early on, but as the official visits get started in the next few weeks, this feels like it could possibly be an all-out battle to land him. As of now, he's got his visit to Ohio State locked in and is still working on dates for the other four. If he's a take for the Buckeyes and with that being the first OV he's set up, have to think they are going to be very tough to beat. The other team to possibly look out for here is Florida State. Former Terps assistant John Papuchis is leading the way for the Noles and they've got some momentum at the moment (although they also already have 4 four-star WR commits).

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The Big Ten has officially announced its new media rights deal with FOX, CBS and NBC and it is said to be worth over a billion dollars a year over 7 years.

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Army comes all the way back and shoots the tying shot into the net to send to OT but .1 or .2 late...

Can one really root for State Penn against FDook Saturday?

My son (9) and I are making a fall commitment to go to all the IU games, including the away games this. Excited for some quality time with my boy.

We’ll be getting to CP mid day on the day before the game.

I’ve never been so I don’t know what to do with him other than just walking around campus.

So what would you all recommend to do? He and I went to DC for his Christmas present a couple years ago, but we can always go back if all else fails.

Also, where are the fun tailgate spots? He’ll have half the season to practice shotgunning a Mt Dew to try to keep pace.

Thanks in advance.

NEW YORK - Maryland alum Diamond Miller was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft by the Minnesota Lynx Monday night in New York.

Miller is the Terrapins’ highest draft pick since Marissa Coleman went No. 2 overall to the Washington Mystics in 2009.

Miller was named a WBCA Coaches’ All-American in her senior season. Miller, a unanimous First Team All-Big Ten honoree, led the Terrapins with 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season. Her 19.7 scoring average was the most by a Terrapin since Brionna Jones averaged 19.9 in 2016-17.

The three-time All-Big Ten honoree scored in double figures in 33 of 34 games played this season. Miller led the Terps to nine wins over top-25 teams, five over top 10 teams and their first Elite Eight appearance since 2015.

Miller finished with four three double-doubles on the year, including in wins at No. 17 Baylor, at No. 7 Notre Dame and vs. No. 10 Ohio State. In 13 games against ranked teams, Miller averaged 22.8 points and 6.5 rebounds. She scored a career-high 32 points over Baylor and hit a buzzer-beating jumper to clinch the win over the Irish.

Miller finished her career at No. 10 on the Terps' all-time scoring list with 1,706 career points. She also finished top 10 in the Terrapin record books in blocks (111), career free throw percentage (78.7%) and free throws made (410). Miller broke Maryland's record for free throws made in a season with 201 made this year.

Miller played in 117 games in her career at Maryland and helped the Terrapins to the 2020 and 2021 Big Ten Tournament and regular season titles, as well as two Sweet Sixteens and one Elite Eight.

Currently, six Terrapin alums are in the WNBA, including Kaila Charles (Atlanta Dream), Tianna Hawkins (Washington Mystics), Brionna Jones (Connecticut Sun), Kristi Toliver (Los Angeles Sparks), Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun) and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (Washington Mystics).

Nineteen Terrapins have been drafted in the history of the WNBA since the league began in 1999. Fifteen Terps have been drafted under Brenda Frese, including nine in the First Round.

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As expected, Diamond Miller goes number 2. but kind of a surprise as Abby Myers goes Number 11 in the first round. Not easy to have two players go in the first round. Plus Brenda has had numerous players go in the draft over the years and especially in the first round. Any recruit thinking about joining the Terps would probably think there is true professionally directed team over the years. Just a boat load of former players - many still playing. Brenda gets it done! Interesting enough - former Terp - Taylor Mikesell - is taken first in the second round. Can you imagine if all these players were together for one year - (i.e., including Reese, Miller, Mikesell). Would have pretty much a nattie potential team. Oh well.

Our RPI in baseball is all the way down at #42 at this link:


We are behind both Indiana, at #27, and Iowa at #32. We swept Ind and took 2 of 3 against Iowa, with both series' being on the road.

and we are #46 in these 2:



We need to not falter like last year at the B1G Tourney as our RPI will descend further.

On the flip side, this has us as a #2 in Corvalis:

For all those complaining about a poor 2023 season, why don't you switch your allegiance to UNC or Syracuse and then you would have something to bitch about. UNC probably has the best recruiter in the county in Joe Breschi , but always seems to be spinning their wheels. Syracuse has not made the tournament in a few years, and in addition last year's Teewarton award winner Logan Wisnaukas and one of this year's finalists both began their careers at Syracuse. Each year both programs seem to lose significant talent to the portal.

I tend to be an optimist, and even though this season ended early, there were several encouraging developments. When the final whistle sounded against Army the Terps had 4 freshmen on the field, Erksa, Kolar, Ruppel and Schaller). In addition, several sophomores improved tremendously, to me, Eric Spanos, Zach Whittier and Colin Burlace.

Goalie. Here's hoping Logan McNaney is fully recovered from his injury. If he is not, I have confidence in Brian Ruppel. Even though Ruppel was a 5 star recruit, I had my doubts about him because of his high school competition. He played in the public school system in Baltimore County where the competition is weak. I always wonder if any of the Private schools tried to poach him away. He will be fine with coaching and experience.


Defense. Ajax should be back, and even though he missed several games he was recently named a second team AA. His running mates will be Colin Burlace and A.j. Larkin/ Will Shaller. Whoever does not start on defense out of Schaller and Larkin will probably be a long stick middie.

Midfield. The short stick middies will be Eric Kolar and Dante Trader. After a year of shaking of the dust I expect Trader to be greatly improved. The long stick will be either Larkin/Schaller and Redd and I am not sure of McDonald is back. Since the attack has some numbers, I expect some people to switch back and forth between units. jack Koras will definitely be on the first unit alongside maybe Owen Murphy and Zach Whittier. In addition, you have Eric Malever, returning from injury and redshirt freshman Aidan Aitken who could earn time. Also keep an eye on Elijah Stobaugh from IMG Academy. We also have to make room for Marco Signorelli.

Attack. Here's where we have some numbers. Erksa should be the ringleader, but you also can factor in Dan Kelly, Eric Malever, Eric Spanos, Zach Whittier and Owen Murphy. With Erksa and Malever you have two players who can create opportunity on offense.

Faceoff. Is a question mark. Do you look to high rated incoming freshman Sean Crater or maybe the transfer portal.



Speaking of the transfer portal one name really intrigues me and I would like to him in a Terp uniform. Keep the name Alexander Vardaro in mind. Second team AA out of Princeton. I know we do not typically have transfers from Princeton, even though I believe Mike Chanencuk was one, he would be a welcome addition.

If there is one player from the past few years, I would like to clone it is Roman Puglise. His type of play on the field is something this year's team sorely missed.

That's all. Sorry if I have been raving.

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Down 1-0 in 2nd on BTN

So far 5 scored in the top of the 9th to now lead 17-15 against UPS.