Wow. We have a lot to discuss today.
Yet another Maryland High School has had to forfeit games, and this time, its a team already in the playoffs. Cancel that bus ride to Indian Head Chopticon, Lackey, the 3A South Region Champs are now coming to Morganza.
The Chargers join teams in PG, Howard, and Frederick Counties who have had to give up wins. As Vince Lombardi said, "What the hell is going on out here?"
I have often wondered whose job it is to check on these kinds of things because when reporters call schools, the AD says call this person, who then says I have no knowledge of whats going on....Perhaps schools need to take a page from the NCAA book and assign a compliance officer whose job is to check on residency issues, academic eligibility etc......just an idea...
Georgetown
My son played basketball with Georgetown's Austin Freeman a couple of years ago. Freeman helped him with is free throw shooting and my son said, "Dad, He's really good."
Last night, Freeman had a thunderous jam for the Hoyas as they routed Michigan. Just think how good he and fellow frosh Chris Wright will be in January.
Maryland
The CAA is really good people. Last night, Northeastern was the latest CAA team to be a headache for a high profile conference team. The Huskies fought back from a six-point halftime deficit before losing to Maryland in Overtime. James Gist had a career best 27 for the Terps.
Unless Maryland's guards start making better decisions and stop fouling, the Terps will stuggle badly Monday with UCLA.
MIAA B CONFERENCE TITLE GAME
Joe Miller and I call the action of the MIAA B Conference title game on CN8. The game will air Saturday at 12:30 and should be a great game.
Scott Zolak and I will call the action of Navy and Northern Illinois, live on CSTV at 3:30 on Saturday.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Is it basketball or Football?
I have seen a lot of basketball games early in the season that couldnt match Saturday's Navy-North Texas game.
The Mids, somewhat dejected by the result, confirm as a result of their feeling the higher standards they hold themselves too under Paul Johnson. NOTE: Navy would have excepted any victory by 12 in which it scored 74 int he 90's.
This week, Northern Illinois. No Garrett Wolf...thank goodness.
Kudos to the turtles for a good effort against BC. Ralph Friedgen has done a very good coaching job keeping his team above water when it could have packed it in with all the injuries.
With the start of hoops season, lets take a quick look at some of the locals so far.
MARYLAND
Struggled late with MEAC Power Hampton. Mr. West nearly derailed Maryland's trip west to KC on Monday night. Maryland committed some foolish fouls, but Gist looks like he is growing into solid post man for Maryland who is solid at guard with Hayes and Vasquez.
NAVY
Mids split a pair to open the season. Besting Longwood on Friday Greg sprink fired in 28 in an 88-72 win in which the Mids posted 13 three-point shots. After a struggle in the first 20 minutes against Drexel, Navy outscored the Dragons by four in the second half after cutting 20-point deficit to eight. This group is ready to elevate in the Patriot League standings.
LOYOLA
This will be a fun team to watch. They can score, with Brown and Israel. Jimmy Patsos has a real shot with two MAJOR scorers to go to the NCAA Tournament.
TOWSON
Tigers beat Loyola handily, the question is, how does Towson compete in a brutal CAA this year? I mean come on, Mason, VCU, ODU, Drexel just off the top.
GEORGE MASON
See above. The CAA is loaded. Home wins will be a premium. Mason has enoug veterans though to get road wins which will be the ultimate decider in this league. Laranaga is CAA's best bench boss in a league of underrated coaches.
The Mids, somewhat dejected by the result, confirm as a result of their feeling the higher standards they hold themselves too under Paul Johnson. NOTE: Navy would have excepted any victory by 12 in which it scored 74 int he 90's.
This week, Northern Illinois. No Garrett Wolf...thank goodness.
Kudos to the turtles for a good effort against BC. Ralph Friedgen has done a very good coaching job keeping his team above water when it could have packed it in with all the injuries.
With the start of hoops season, lets take a quick look at some of the locals so far.
MARYLAND
Struggled late with MEAC Power Hampton. Mr. West nearly derailed Maryland's trip west to KC on Monday night. Maryland committed some foolish fouls, but Gist looks like he is growing into solid post man for Maryland who is solid at guard with Hayes and Vasquez.
NAVY
Mids split a pair to open the season. Besting Longwood on Friday Greg sprink fired in 28 in an 88-72 win in which the Mids posted 13 three-point shots. After a struggle in the first 20 minutes against Drexel, Navy outscored the Dragons by four in the second half after cutting 20-point deficit to eight. This group is ready to elevate in the Patriot League standings.
LOYOLA
This will be a fun team to watch. They can score, with Brown and Israel. Jimmy Patsos has a real shot with two MAJOR scorers to go to the NCAA Tournament.
TOWSON
Tigers beat Loyola handily, the question is, how does Towson compete in a brutal CAA this year? I mean come on, Mason, VCU, ODU, Drexel just off the top.
GEORGE MASON
See above. The CAA is loaded. Home wins will be a premium. Mason has enoug veterans though to get road wins which will be the ultimate decider in this league. Laranaga is CAA's best bench boss in a league of underrated coaches.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
The Aftermath
Talking to Navy's football players after practice yesterday, it was awesome to hear some of the things I heard. Players not giving coach-speak, being honest about still trying to get the magnitude of the win for the program against Notre Dame behind them and moving on to the MEAN GREEN of North Texas, who by the way have the same amount of wins as Notre Dame.
Coaches getting in the grills of players not focused. Players trying to get each other to focus.
This is why Navy's program has been as good as it is under Paul Johnson. His players know where they stand how they have to play. They don't associate winning games with making themselves superstars. The win for the program and then themselves. Its still awesome to watch the highlights.....but hey, Navy is still not bowl eligible.........yet.....
Can I get frequent driving miles? Longwood Friday, Mt. St. Mary's saturday.....
urgh
Coaches getting in the grills of players not focused. Players trying to get each other to focus.
This is why Navy's program has been as good as it is under Paul Johnson. His players know where they stand how they have to play. They don't associate winning games with making themselves superstars. The win for the program and then themselves. Its still awesome to watch the highlights.....but hey, Navy is still not bowl eligible.........yet.....
Can I get frequent driving miles? Longwood Friday, Mt. St. Mary's saturday.....
urgh
Friday, November 2, 2007
No better time then Saturday...
We know Navy has struggled on defense. Its not for lack of effort. I watched as the coaches, with lunches in hand, headed in for more closed door film sessions. It could be continued simplification, better tackling, or guys just lucking out and being in the right place when a ball is tipped.
Arguably, only Temple may be worse on offense than the team Navy will play on Saturday. However, Notre Dame is big enough, to try and run the ball 40 times if it wants and try to physically overpower Navy.
For years, people laughed when Navy Coach Paul Johnson said week after week, "We have little margain for error,''. This year he is proving to be a prophet.
We know Notre Dame has won 43 straight. We know ND is bigger. We know, well, Notre Dame is Notre Dame.
I think Paul Johnson has a chance though against a younger, inexperienced Notre Dame defense to do some things and if Navy can posess the ball and score Touchdowns, they can win this game. Even if the defense can hold ND to some field goals!!!!!Just Field Goals on some drives. (Again I promise you the coaches are working their Arssses off)
Navy has its best offensive team since 1963 heading into this game. The nations number-one ground game against the bigger, powerful object. Navy cannot turn the ball over. Period.
"We can't hurt ourselves at all. This is a great opportunity if we can play the way we are capable of,'' running back Adam Ballard said.
How about special teamer and former hoopster Corey Johnson. Last week Johnson made multiple stops on special teams and now goes back to his native Indiana to play against the Irish.
"Every kid in Indiana dreams about playing for Notre Dame growing up. I'm so thankful that Coach Johnson gave me a chance to try out for one, and now to be contributing and going to Notre Dame to play is awesome,'' Johnson said.
Finally some fact and opinion.
Fact:Notre Dame has won 43 in a row.
Opinion: I say only 42 of 43, Navy didn't lose in 99, Perry Hudspeth won it for Notre Dame.
Fact: Kaipo has more touchdowns than Notre Dame's golden QB's.
Opinion: Kaipo plays the whole game Saturday and hits Barnes and Reggie for at least one each.
Fact: Charlie Weis gets paid a lot of green to coach the green and gold.
Opinion: Paul Johnson is the best coaching value in all of college football.
This week's Comcast Game of the week is Mt. St. Joseph at Gilman. CN8 Saturdya night at 7.
Navy tailgate show begins at 12:30 Saturday at www.wnav.com
Arguably, only Temple may be worse on offense than the team Navy will play on Saturday. However, Notre Dame is big enough, to try and run the ball 40 times if it wants and try to physically overpower Navy.
For years, people laughed when Navy Coach Paul Johnson said week after week, "We have little margain for error,''. This year he is proving to be a prophet.
We know Notre Dame has won 43 straight. We know ND is bigger. We know, well, Notre Dame is Notre Dame.
I think Paul Johnson has a chance though against a younger, inexperienced Notre Dame defense to do some things and if Navy can posess the ball and score Touchdowns, they can win this game. Even if the defense can hold ND to some field goals!!!!!Just Field Goals on some drives. (Again I promise you the coaches are working their Arssses off)
Navy has its best offensive team since 1963 heading into this game. The nations number-one ground game against the bigger, powerful object. Navy cannot turn the ball over. Period.
"We can't hurt ourselves at all. This is a great opportunity if we can play the way we are capable of,'' running back Adam Ballard said.
How about special teamer and former hoopster Corey Johnson. Last week Johnson made multiple stops on special teams and now goes back to his native Indiana to play against the Irish.
"Every kid in Indiana dreams about playing for Notre Dame growing up. I'm so thankful that Coach Johnson gave me a chance to try out for one, and now to be contributing and going to Notre Dame to play is awesome,'' Johnson said.
Finally some fact and opinion.
Fact:Notre Dame has won 43 in a row.
Opinion: I say only 42 of 43, Navy didn't lose in 99, Perry Hudspeth won it for Notre Dame.
Fact: Kaipo has more touchdowns than Notre Dame's golden QB's.
Opinion: Kaipo plays the whole game Saturday and hits Barnes and Reggie for at least one each.
Fact: Charlie Weis gets paid a lot of green to coach the green and gold.
Opinion: Paul Johnson is the best coaching value in all of college football.
This week's Comcast Game of the week is Mt. St. Joseph at Gilman. CN8 Saturdya night at 7.
Navy tailgate show begins at 12:30 Saturday at www.wnav.com
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thanks NCAA
First no football playoff, now today I can't even get my kid registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse...Apparently they are moving from Iowa to Indianapolis.
great.......
great.......
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
NAVY vs. MARYLAND 2010
Navy has announced an agreement has been reached with the University of Maryland to play in the season opener in 2010. The game will be played on September 4, 2010 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
The Mids and Terps staged a memorable game in 2005, with Navy falling 23-20. The game was sold out as 67,809 looked on.
There had been reports that the 2010 contest might not take place, but both schools realize the economic value of the game, as well as the terrific boost it will give both programs locally in terms of media coverage and promotion.
"The game in 2005 was a memorable event and terrific game," said NavalAcademy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. "Everyone enjoyed theatmosphere and a rematch certainly seems in order. M&T Bank Stadium is afirst-class venue and we appreciate the Baltimore Ravens organization andits help in making this game possible.
The Baltimore Ravens may be the best NFL team to deal with in terms of putting on an event. It hasn't been long since both sides went to the Ravens and the MSA, and this deal took place relatively quick once in got to those two groups. The Ravens are first class in hosting events like this as they have with the 2005 matchup and as hosts of the Army-Navy and Navy-Notre Dame games.
"This game is special to many Marylanders and we are pleased it will beplayed in the 2010 season," said Maryland Director of Athletics Deborah A.Yow.There are still many people locally who don't realize Navy plays Championship Subdivision football, and many are shocked to find they lead all of the Championship Subdivision in rushing. ( I Hate saying that)
Navy is seeking its fifth straight bowl game, while the Terps are coming off an appearence in the Champs Sports Bowl. Both teams have four wins, with Navy's road to six slightly easier. Both teams have been hit by serious injuries and shows how well coached they are to still be in contention despite major issues. Who knows who will be left for the Terps to suit up at season's end, maybe they can dress my colleague Heather Dinich from the Baltimore Sun, she may have some eligibility.
Navy has been one of the best stories in college football and one of the hottest properties. The Mids have been able to secure Bowl tie-ins well in advance over the past couple of season due to the tremendous world wide fan support the Mids have. Navy has been popular on the West Coast, plaing in San Diego, San Franciscom and headed back to San Diego this year if they get to six wins. The Mids host Delaware at 1pm Saturday on CSTV, with Scott Zolakm a former Terp, joining me for the broadcast. Yes, that was a plug.
How good each team will be in 2010 remains to be seen, one can only hope both Paul Johnson and Ralph Friedgen are still at both posts. Either way, for once the fan will be the winner in this case, and in a lot of cases in sports lately, thats not the case.
The Mids and Terps staged a memorable game in 2005, with Navy falling 23-20. The game was sold out as 67,809 looked on.
There had been reports that the 2010 contest might not take place, but both schools realize the economic value of the game, as well as the terrific boost it will give both programs locally in terms of media coverage and promotion.
"The game in 2005 was a memorable event and terrific game," said NavalAcademy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. "Everyone enjoyed theatmosphere and a rematch certainly seems in order. M&T Bank Stadium is afirst-class venue and we appreciate the Baltimore Ravens organization andits help in making this game possible.
The Baltimore Ravens may be the best NFL team to deal with in terms of putting on an event. It hasn't been long since both sides went to the Ravens and the MSA, and this deal took place relatively quick once in got to those two groups. The Ravens are first class in hosting events like this as they have with the 2005 matchup and as hosts of the Army-Navy and Navy-Notre Dame games.
"This game is special to many Marylanders and we are pleased it will beplayed in the 2010 season," said Maryland Director of Athletics Deborah A.Yow.There are still many people locally who don't realize Navy plays Championship Subdivision football, and many are shocked to find they lead all of the Championship Subdivision in rushing. ( I Hate saying that)
Navy is seeking its fifth straight bowl game, while the Terps are coming off an appearence in the Champs Sports Bowl. Both teams have four wins, with Navy's road to six slightly easier. Both teams have been hit by serious injuries and shows how well coached they are to still be in contention despite major issues. Who knows who will be left for the Terps to suit up at season's end, maybe they can dress my colleague Heather Dinich from the Baltimore Sun, she may have some eligibility.
Navy has been one of the best stories in college football and one of the hottest properties. The Mids have been able to secure Bowl tie-ins well in advance over the past couple of season due to the tremendous world wide fan support the Mids have. Navy has been popular on the West Coast, plaing in San Diego, San Franciscom and headed back to San Diego this year if they get to six wins. The Mids host Delaware at 1pm Saturday on CSTV, with Scott Zolakm a former Terp, joining me for the broadcast. Yes, that was a plug.
How good each team will be in 2010 remains to be seen, one can only hope both Paul Johnson and Ralph Friedgen are still at both posts. Either way, for once the fan will be the winner in this case, and in a lot of cases in sports lately, thats not the case.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Did anyone know the World Series was starting?
I guess Im rooting for Boston since Jason Veritek is my favorite baseball player. Do you know who Boston is playing? Colorado, Rocky Mountain High, ok, No John Denver, but they play spirited baseball. I think Boston got it's wake up call from Cleveland. Bo Sox in six.
NAVY
The Mids take on Delaware this Saturday, 1pm on CSTV, and will be looking for it's fifth win of the season. Six wins gets Navy another trip to San Diego in December. Last week, Navy was its on worst enemy against Wake Forest, with three huge turnovers. Ill be at practice today to get a Kaipo report. Get ready for a steady diet of Omar Cuff. He's a great running back for the Hens.
Maryland
Tell me you didnt have to talk some Maryland fans down off the ledge Saturday after the loss to UVA?
While I felt Maryland got hosed on the critical replay, and what was dumbfounding, was no one saw the real thing that happened on the replay. The UVA RB lost the ball before he ever got to the yard marker......Why have replay officials if they are not going to officiate?
It was a solid effort by the Terps, but UVA has better players, especially Chris Long, son of NFL HOF DL Howie Long. Terps are playing with subs on OL and Long ate them up at a critical time. Safety proved to be huge.
NAVY
The Mids take on Delaware this Saturday, 1pm on CSTV, and will be looking for it's fifth win of the season. Six wins gets Navy another trip to San Diego in December. Last week, Navy was its on worst enemy against Wake Forest, with three huge turnovers. Ill be at practice today to get a Kaipo report. Get ready for a steady diet of Omar Cuff. He's a great running back for the Hens.
Maryland
Tell me you didnt have to talk some Maryland fans down off the ledge Saturday after the loss to UVA?
While I felt Maryland got hosed on the critical replay, and what was dumbfounding, was no one saw the real thing that happened on the replay. The UVA RB lost the ball before he ever got to the yard marker......Why have replay officials if they are not going to officiate?
It was a solid effort by the Terps, but UVA has better players, especially Chris Long, son of NFL HOF DL Howie Long. Terps are playing with subs on OL and Long ate them up at a critical time. Safety proved to be huge.
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