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I always thought it would take a monumental event to get Bob and I to write on one post.  Only I thought it would be something to do with Maryland.  But alas, the calendar reads 9/02/10,  or for those of us who were fans of the show 90210.   With that being said here is Bob [...]

There is no secret, the offensive line play will have to improve for Maryland to be successful, or at least improved over last season.  One thing that will help the line, or in theory, should help is the fact the Terps have a talented backfield, and mobile quarterback.  I am not taking anything away from [...]

Obviously at this time of year, Turtledroppings.com isn’t the only site gearing up for the College Football season.  Once again we have done a little cross over with the ACC/SEC website that we have been linking too over the past year and a half.  Check it out here ACC-SEC Preview.  Because this was a dual [...]

With ACC Media Day going on, it is time to get moving on taking a look the Maryland Football team.  I am going to start with the special teams for a couple of reasons.  One, they are the unit with the most locked in players, and secondly, they are one of the smaller units, and [...]

The Atlantic Coast Conference, and ESPN have come to an agreement on a new 12 year Television rights deal for football and basketball.   Though the financial details have not been released, it is considered to be worth $1.86 Billion according to this article on ESPN.com.  If that figure is correct, the deal would double [...]

Steve Yanda of the Washington Post, has an excellent article on interim AD Randy Eaton.  I don’t know what our 17 member search committee will come up with, but after reading this, I sure hope Eaton is given a fair shake.  It is noted that he many not want the full time position, but you [...]

Former Terp Steve Blake finished his 2009-2010 season in LA, with the Clippers.  Someone who shares the Staples Center with the Clippers took notice, as the Lakers have reportedly come to an agreement with the free agent guard.  The deal can not become official until July 7th, but it has been reported on ESPN and [...]

Dr. Mote was not kidding when he said he would name an interim AD very quickly.  Today the University announced Randy Eaton as the man who will lead the athletic department for the immediate future.  After that, who knows, there are too many unknowns.  Eaton is currently the CFO and Senior Associate Athletic Director.  His [...]

The Grizzlies selected Greivis Vasquez with the #28 pick.  He was the third of the Memphis’ three first round picks.  With the their other two picks the selected two other guards in Xavier Henry of Kansas and Dominique Jones of South Florida.  Who knows what that means for playing time or a potential trade, but [...]

Ok, So the post I wrote about two hours ago is useless.   Texas is staying in the Big 12.  There will be a Press Conference from the school tomorrow, and the Big 12 will be holding one as well.  The Pac 10 Commissioner,  Larry Scott, has confirmed Texas turned down the Pac 10′s offer [...]