Maryland To Become The Oregon Of The East

[CharlestonDave]

Under Armor is poised to transform The University Of Maryland into becoming the Oregon Of the East with a huge infusion of Capital spurred by Kevin Plank , the CEO of Under Armor and a Maryland Grad and former captain of the special teams in football.

There will be a transformation of the Cole Field House into a home of medical facilities, classrooms, , an athletic conditioning center, locker room, and three football fields, 2 outdoor and one indoor.

Maryland is trying to emulate the University of Oregon, as Oregon is being called ," The University of Nike", and Maryland is positioning itself to being , " The University of Under Armor".

[Dukehky]

Except Maryland isn't good at stuff

[johnb]

Under Armor is poised to transform The University Of Maryland into becoming the Oregon Of the East with a huge infusion of Capital spurred by Kevin Plank , the CEO of Under Armor and a Maryland Grad and former captain of the special teams in football.

There will be a transformation of the Cole Field House into a home of medical facilities, classrooms, , an athletic conditioning center, locker room, and three football fields, 2 outdoor and one indoor.

Maryland is trying to emulate the University of Oregon, as Oregon is being called ," The University of Nike", and Maryland is positioning itself to being , " The University of Under Armor".

It seems like the University of Nike sounds better than the University of Under Arms,
but maybe I'm missing something.

[brevity]

Under Armor is poised to transform The University Of Maryland into becoming the Oregon Of the East with a huge infusion of Capital spurred by Kevin Plank , the CEO of Under Armor and a Maryland Grad and former captain of the special teams in football.

There will be a transformation of the Cole Field House into a home of medical facilities, classrooms, , an athletic conditioning center, locker room, and three football fields, 2 outdoor and one indoor.

Maryland is trying to emulate the University of Oregon, as Oregon is being called ," The University of Nike", and Maryland is positioning itself to being , " The University of Under Armor".

Without the link, this reads like an advertisement. Standards are higher for people who start threads, which is why I don't.

Presumably, the source is this article from the New York Times, also reprinted by the Bend Bulletin.

[nyesq83]

THE University of Under Arm or

...to shorten it,

P.U.?

[luburch]

THE University of Under Arm or

...to shorten it,

P.U.?

Unfortunately, P.U. is alread taken by Purdue University. Which happens to be (for several reasons) the armpit of the Big Ten.

[Duke95]

Maryland is the new Armpit U.

[Billy Dat]

UA's head of grassroots basketball, it's Sonny Vaccaro, is Duke '94 grad Nick Blatchford
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebask...-is-heating-up

[Kdogg]

I think this has been in the planning stages for years. The Under Armor CEO (and his wallet and his promises) were a big factor in UM going to the Big Ten. He was one of the few high profile alums pushing for the deal. I never really understood why but put it down to self serving reasons.

[TerpsInACC]

I wish Under Armour was supporting my Maryland Terrapins seven years ago when Debbie Yow spent crazy and made us bankrupt. If that happened, my Terps would still be in the ACC as I miss playing Duke, UNC (well this year), UVA and others.

[Indoor66]

I wish Under Armour was supporting my Maryland Terrapins seven years ago when Debbie Yow spent crazy and made us bankrupt. If that happened, my Terps would still be in the ACC as I miss playing Duke, UNC (well this year), UVA and others.

Terp, I respect you and your thoughtful posts. I appreciate your yearning for what was and might still be. But that said, I am glad the Terrapins and their general fans attitude and behavior are gone.

You, on the other hand, are quite welcome.

[Jeffrey]

There will be a transformation of the Cole Field House into a home of medical facilities, classrooms, , an athletic conditioning center, locker room, and three football fields, 2 outdoor and one indoor.

Seems like a better use for it than a basketball and concert arena. I never enjoyed the building for either purpose (very poor acoustics).

[-bdbd]

The Ducks don't riot after b-ball games.

[sagegrouse]

The Ducks don't riot after b-ball games.

Here's a story where Oregon students rioted during football season -- on an open date! The Oregon State Beavers had upset #1 ranked USC that night. Although a few years ago, Oregon may have potential, although the story didn't mention burning sofas.

[TerpsInACC]

Just remember, not all Terps fans are bad despite our administration putting us in deep financial problems and some of our students act like jerks at the games. I am hoping one day soon, Notre Dame goes to the Big Ten as it makes the most sense and the Terps with Under Armour money come to their senses and beg a second chance in the ACC.

[Edouble]

Just remember, not all Terps fans are bad despite our administration putting us in deep financial problems and some of our students act like jerks at the games. I am hoping one day soon, Notre Dame goes to the Big Ten as it makes the most sense and the Terps with Under Armour money come to their senses and beg a second chance in the ACC.

It's never about what makes the most sense, but about what makes the most (dollars and) cents.

If it were about what makes the most sense...

• Florida State would be in the SEC and the ACC would still have the beautiful, 16 game, home and away basketball schedule
• There would still be a Big East
• Texas A&M and Nebraska would be in the Big 12
• etc. etc.

That ship sailed many moons ago.

[mgtr]

Maryland as Oregon. Well, it sort of makes sense, since Animal House was shot in Oregon -- I don't remember if it was U of Ore or Oregon State. The parade at the end of the movie must be wonderful inspiration for Terp fans.