At the end of a business trip in New Mexico last night, I got into the rental car and checked the list of stations on the satellite radio hoping to get a sports news program so I could follow the Terps’ score. I was amazed to find some stations marked ACC. Turning to them, I found the Duke women’s game and the start of the Terps-Morgan State game. The combination of the 90 mile drive and a horrible accident allowed me to listen to the entire game. I like the Terps’ play-by-play man Johnny Holiday but he is no Cawood Ledford - too much blather and too little play-by-play.
Based on the broadcast, the Terps put together a good 2nd half. If they play like that, they will be competitive against any team in the conference, particularly at home. Their experienced players played well and Milbourne and a couple of the freshmen had their moments. At this point, I see the ACC as a league with three teams at the top and the rest. Two of the “rest” play Sunday when BC visits Maryland to kick off the conference season. The Terps need to hold serve against these teams at home if they hope to finish near 8-8.
Although DBR took the opportunity to downgrade the Terps’ effort and the local newspapers, I can assure them that the coverage by the Post and Sun is outstanding. They linked the Post article and the Sun coverage is linked below:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/c...,5598550.story
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