Maryland Head Football Coach Ralph Friedgen will remain at Maryland for his tenth season. There was speculation he would be bought out of the last two years of his contract following a 2-10 season.
This is a young team and I am confident they will be better next season.
The Washington Post: Friedgen to return for 10th season
The Baltimore Sun: Friedgen will return for 10th season
The Washington Times: Friedgen to remain at Maryland
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Boston College 19, Maryland 17
Terps fought hard but the result was another loss. This time 19-17 to Boston College. BC's Montel Harris ran for 142 yards and QB Dave Shinskie threw for 227 yards in the Eagles victory. Maryland Quarterbacks Chris Turner and Jamarr Robinson, both playing hurt, threw for 216 yards. Turner was 11 for 17, 101 yards while Robinson was 9 for 15, 115 yards and a TD.
BC's defense sacked Turner and Robinson twice each and Kicker Steve Aponavicius kicked four field goals. Boston College finished the regular season 8-4 and 5-3 in the ACC.
The Terps finished 2-10 and 1-7 in ACC play. Now Head Coach Ralph Friedgen awaits his fate for next season.
Pictures taken from Section 19, then I moved over to Section 5 for the last quarter. As usual, click on a picture for a larger version. Next season I plan to use a monopod to steady my shot as I always seemed to move a little when the play goes on, resulting in a blur. Also I need to work on my techniques. It's tough sometimes when you think a play is going to go to one player, so you focus on him from your seat and the play is totally opposite what you think and you end up missing the shot. Guess that's why the Post and Times employ two and three photographers there so nothing is missed.
I hope this was a helpful blog to get the latest Terps news and it sure was fun shooting pictures despite the tough season. I learned a lot and can't wait to do it again next year.
The game articles here:
The Washington Post: Season over, Friedgen says, 'I expect to be back'
Maryland falls to BC, 19-17; coach's status to be resolved soon
The Washington Post: Quarterback uncertainty continues down to the wire
The Baltimore Sun: Maryland's season ends with 10th loss
Attention turns to Friedgen's future after Terps fall to Boston College
The Washington Times: Sun sets on Terps' tough season
Pictures here:
Let's go Terps!!!
Terps LB Alex Wujciak, defensive warrior
Maryland starting QB Chris Turner
Boston College kicks off
Terps first offensive series
Terps WR Adrian Cannon hauls down a Chris Turner pass near my section
QB Chris Turner gets his pass off despite BC pressure
Terps take a 3-0 lead on Nick Ferrara's FG from 32 yards
BC's first offensive series
Terps Defense corrals BC RB Montel Harris
BC driving
Terps LB Alex Wujciak gets ready
BC QB Dave Shinskie completes a TD to WR Colin Larmond
BC QB Dave Shinskie hooks up with TE Lars Anderson
Maryland Band
BC stopped, settle for a field goal. They would kick four in this game
With QB Chris Turner shaken up, the Terps turn to Jamarr Robinson
FB Cory Jackson for a five yard gain
Touchdown Da'Rel Scott!
Maryland Pride
Kickoff after Terps TD
Terp LB Adrian Moten stops BC RB Montel Harris
BC QB Dave Shinskie gets off a pass as Travis Ivey tries to swat it down
BC driving but they settled for a Field Goal
Blurry but I like how this picture came out of DB Cameron Chism chasing BC RB Montel Harris
Wujciak the Warrior
Terps Defense late in the game
Let's go Terps!!!
Late in the game
Boston College kicks their 4th field goal of the game and this turns out to be the winning points
Jamarr Robinson leading the Terps in the end
Torrey Smith late TD cuts the BC lead to 19-17
Final kneel down after Terps fail to recover onside kick
The end of a very long and painful season for Coach Ralph Friedgen
Postgame prayer
Final score. See you all next season
BC's defense sacked Turner and Robinson twice each and Kicker Steve Aponavicius kicked four field goals. Boston College finished the regular season 8-4 and 5-3 in the ACC.
The Terps finished 2-10 and 1-7 in ACC play. Now Head Coach Ralph Friedgen awaits his fate for next season.
Pictures taken from Section 19, then I moved over to Section 5 for the last quarter. As usual, click on a picture for a larger version. Next season I plan to use a monopod to steady my shot as I always seemed to move a little when the play goes on, resulting in a blur. Also I need to work on my techniques. It's tough sometimes when you think a play is going to go to one player, so you focus on him from your seat and the play is totally opposite what you think and you end up missing the shot. Guess that's why the Post and Times employ two and three photographers there so nothing is missed.
I hope this was a helpful blog to get the latest Terps news and it sure was fun shooting pictures despite the tough season. I learned a lot and can't wait to do it again next year.
The game articles here:
The Washington Post: Season over, Friedgen says, 'I expect to be back'
Maryland falls to BC, 19-17; coach's status to be resolved soon
The Washington Post: Quarterback uncertainty continues down to the wire
The Baltimore Sun: Maryland's season ends with 10th loss
Attention turns to Friedgen's future after Terps fall to Boston College
The Washington Times: Sun sets on Terps' tough season
Pictures here:
Let's go Terps!!!
Terps LB Alex Wujciak, defensive warrior
Maryland starting QB Chris Turner
Boston College kicks off
Terps first offensive series
Terps WR Adrian Cannon hauls down a Chris Turner pass near my section
QB Chris Turner gets his pass off despite BC pressure
Terps take a 3-0 lead on Nick Ferrara's FG from 32 yards
BC's first offensive series
Terps Defense corrals BC RB Montel Harris
BC driving
Terps LB Alex Wujciak gets ready
BC QB Dave Shinskie completes a TD to WR Colin Larmond
BC QB Dave Shinskie hooks up with TE Lars Anderson
Maryland Band
BC stopped, settle for a field goal. They would kick four in this game
With QB Chris Turner shaken up, the Terps turn to Jamarr Robinson
FB Cory Jackson for a five yard gain
Touchdown Da'Rel Scott!
Maryland Pride
Kickoff after Terps TD
Terp LB Adrian Moten stops BC RB Montel Harris
BC QB Dave Shinskie gets off a pass as Travis Ivey tries to swat it down
BC driving but they settled for a Field Goal
Blurry but I like how this picture came out of DB Cameron Chism chasing BC RB Montel Harris
Wujciak the Warrior
Terps Defense late in the game
Let's go Terps!!!
Late in the game
Boston College kicks their 4th field goal of the game and this turns out to be the winning points
Jamarr Robinson leading the Terps in the end
Torrey Smith late TD cuts the BC lead to 19-17
Final kneel down after Terps fail to recover onside kick
The end of a very long and painful season for Coach Ralph Friedgen
Postgame prayer
Final score. See you all next season
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Maryland-Boston College Pregame
I got to the final home game a couple hours early and was able to get real close to the Terps pregame warm ups. I decided to shoot a lot of pictures so those can experience what goes on during pregame warm ups. I was able to get a wide variety of players, some who's career ended today and others you will see in the future. Click here for the numerical roster.
Following this team like I do, I know these kids work extremely hard, both on the field and off. Sure it's been a rough year but they are, and always will be my favorite college football team. I'm confident Coach Friedgen can turn this around next season. I hope he gets the chance.
As usual, if you wish to see a larger picture just click it. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did putting them together. Game pics in another post with the recaps of the game.
Warm ups start
Freshman Kicker Nick Ferrara has been handling the Punting duties
as regular Punter Travis Baltz broke his finger in the Virginia Tech game.
Freshman Kicker Mike Barbour
Senior Kicker David May
WR Torrey Smith
QB Chris Turner. Note the left knee brace. He wanted to play in
his last game today.
Terp Unity
FB Cory Jackson. A clutch Terp and one of my all time favorites.
Thanks Cory and thank you seniors!
FB's Cory Jackson and Taylor Watson work on a drill. What I like
about this picture is Jackson, the senior working with Watson, a sophomore
RB Da'Rel Scott
FB Taylor Watson
FB Cory Jackson
RB Da'Rel Scott working on a drill
TE Tommy Galt
TE's Devonte Campbell and Tommy Galt
RB Da'Rel Scott
WR Quintin McCree
Defense
Terps Defense. #14 is DB Nolan Carroll and #12 is DB Kenny Tate
Both were injured. Carroll early in the season, Tate vs Virginia Tech.
What may have been if this team stayed reasonably healthy....
Kicker/Punter Nick Ferrara.
TE Matt Furstenburg
DL Deege Galt
Head Coach Ralph Friedgen assesses the team
WR's Quintin McCree, Torrey Smith and Alex Fletcher
More pregame warm ups
QB Jamarr Robinson
Defensive Line Coach Dave Solazzo
Defense drills
OL Nick Klemm
OL Bruce Campbell
More pregame warm ups
OL Phil Costa introduced on Senior Day
Coach Friedgen and DL Travis Ivey
Coach Friedgen and FB Cory Jackson
Senior FB Cory Jackson
QB Chris Turner hugs his Father on Senior Day
Following this team like I do, I know these kids work extremely hard, both on the field and off. Sure it's been a rough year but they are, and always will be my favorite college football team. I'm confident Coach Friedgen can turn this around next season. I hope he gets the chance.
As usual, if you wish to see a larger picture just click it. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did putting them together. Game pics in another post with the recaps of the game.
Warm ups start
Freshman Kicker Nick Ferrara has been handling the Punting duties
as regular Punter Travis Baltz broke his finger in the Virginia Tech game.
Freshman Kicker Mike Barbour
Senior Kicker David May
WR Torrey Smith
QB Chris Turner. Note the left knee brace. He wanted to play in
his last game today.
Terp Unity
FB Cory Jackson. A clutch Terp and one of my all time favorites.
Thanks Cory and thank you seniors!
FB's Cory Jackson and Taylor Watson work on a drill. What I like
about this picture is Jackson, the senior working with Watson, a sophomore
RB Da'Rel Scott
FB Taylor Watson
FB Cory Jackson
RB Da'Rel Scott working on a drill
TE Tommy Galt
TE's Devonte Campbell and Tommy Galt
RB Da'Rel Scott
WR Quintin McCree
Defense
Terps Defense. #14 is DB Nolan Carroll and #12 is DB Kenny Tate
Both were injured. Carroll early in the season, Tate vs Virginia Tech.
What may have been if this team stayed reasonably healthy....
Kicker/Punter Nick Ferrara.
TE Matt Furstenburg
DL Deege Galt
Head Coach Ralph Friedgen assesses the team
WR's Quintin McCree, Torrey Smith and Alex Fletcher
More pregame warm ups
QB Jamarr Robinson
Defensive Line Coach Dave Solazzo
Defense drills
OL Nick Klemm
OL Bruce Campbell
More pregame warm ups
OL Phil Costa introduced on Senior Day
Coach Friedgen and DL Travis Ivey
Coach Friedgen and FB Cory Jackson
Senior FB Cory Jackson
QB Chris Turner hugs his Father on Senior Day
Final Game of the 2009 Season vs Boston College
Maryland (2-9, 1-6 ACC) vs Boston College (7-4, 4-3)
Time: 3:30PM
Byrd Stadium
TV: ESPNU
Series: Boston College leads 4-2.
Last meeting: Boston College won, 28-21, on Nov. 29, 2008
The Baltimore Sun: Scouting report: Maryland vs. Boston College
After Saturday's game against Boston College, Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen will begin meetings -- possibly as early as Sunday -- with athletic director Debbie Yow to determine whether he will be back for a 10th season with the Terps.
The Washington Post: Friedgen in unfamiliar territory as ninth season comes to end
The Washington Times: How it all unraveled
Time: 3:30PM
Byrd Stadium
TV: ESPNU
Series: Boston College leads 4-2.
Last meeting: Boston College won, 28-21, on Nov. 29, 2008
The Baltimore Sun: Scouting report: Maryland vs. Boston College
After Saturday's game against Boston College, Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen will begin meetings -- possibly as early as Sunday -- with athletic director Debbie Yow to determine whether he will be back for a 10th season with the Terps.
The Washington Post: Friedgen in unfamiliar territory as ninth season comes to end
The Washington Times: How it all unraveled
Friday, November 27, 2009
Post of the Day at Inside Maryland Sports
As a die hard Terps fan I scan a lot of message board sites and saw this post from Terps06 called A thought about tomorrow...
Despite all the swirling rumors about RF's (Head Coach Ralph Friedgen) future and various opinions expressed by Terp fans, I think the coaching staff and players will be focused on trying to close out a very disappointing season on a winning note. Despite the losses and the intense criticism, they haven’t quit.
I hope Terp fans can put aside for one day what will happen after Saturday and give this coaching staff and team (especially the seniors) some love and our full support.
It's not the time to be divisive and negative - there will be plenty of time after the season to express feelings, theories, opinions, and suggestions about what has transpired and what we should do in the future.
It’s time for us to show some class. It’s time for us to be a supportive fan base instead of being constantly critical and divisive.
Its time for us to show some respect and appreciation for our own. No one associated with the football program wanted to lose, make mistakes, or be where we are now. The "plan" failed for a variety of reasons and despite how much it hurts, no one deserves some of the overboard comments that have been expressed here and elsewhere.
I know all of us are frustrated and angry with many aspects of the football program and we want things to get better sooner than later, but maybe - for at least one day - we can put it all aside and try and help this team end the season on a good note.
GO TERPS!!
Amen!
Despite all the swirling rumors about RF's (Head Coach Ralph Friedgen) future and various opinions expressed by Terp fans, I think the coaching staff and players will be focused on trying to close out a very disappointing season on a winning note. Despite the losses and the intense criticism, they haven’t quit.
I hope Terp fans can put aside for one day what will happen after Saturday and give this coaching staff and team (especially the seniors) some love and our full support.
It's not the time to be divisive and negative - there will be plenty of time after the season to express feelings, theories, opinions, and suggestions about what has transpired and what we should do in the future.
It’s time for us to show some class. It’s time for us to be a supportive fan base instead of being constantly critical and divisive.
Its time for us to show some respect and appreciation for our own. No one associated with the football program wanted to lose, make mistakes, or be where we are now. The "plan" failed for a variety of reasons and despite how much it hurts, no one deserves some of the overboard comments that have been expressed here and elsewhere.
I know all of us are frustrated and angry with many aspects of the football program and we want things to get better sooner than later, but maybe - for at least one day - we can put it all aside and try and help this team end the season on a good note.
GO TERPS!!
Amen!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friedgen: 'We won't be taking our lumps next year'
Head Coach Ralph Friedgen's weekly news conference. But will Ralph be around next season?
Washington Post Terrapins Insider--Friedgen: 'We won't be taking our lumps next year'
Washington Post Terrapins Insider--Friedgen: 'We won't be taking our lumps next year'
Today's Links: Tuesday 11/24/09
More on the status of Maryland Head Coach Ralph Friedgen
The Washington Post: In College Park and Charlottesville, football fans lack a sense of place
John Feinstein checks in on the football programs at Maryland and Virginia
The Baltimore Sun: Buying out Friedgen could be problem, UM officials say
University owes $4 million on coach's contract
The Washington Post: In College Park and Charlottesville, football fans lack a sense of place
John Feinstein checks in on the football programs at Maryland and Virginia
The Baltimore Sun: Buying out Friedgen could be problem, UM officials say
University owes $4 million on coach's contract
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