College Sports Archive: January / February 2007
Terps Upset Carolina
With a come-from-behind upset of UNC, the Terps guaranteed themselves at least a .500 record in ACC play and all but assured a trip to the NCAA tournament.
Terps Want A Date to the Dance
Maryland probably only has to go 2-1 in its last three to seal a tournament bid, and two of those are at home and one is against a team with a losing ACC record.
College Sports Roundup
The Coppin State women's basketball team has captured its third straight regular season MEAC championship. Get all the local college sports news.
Every Game Critical Down ACC Stretch
The odd thing about the ACC this year is that there’s a lot of depth, as evidenced by nine teams with 16 or more wins, but only one truly excellent team in UNC.
• College Sports Roundup
Jones Among ACC "X Factors"
In the second installment of a two-part series, David Glenn looks at six more ACC players who fit the “X Factor” description particularly well this season.
• X Factor, Part I
Can Terps Finally Go on a Roll?
Two great things happened for Maryland men’s basketball fans last weekend: The Terps won and Duke lost. For many local fans, that's a favorite combo in sports.
College Sports Roundup
The Coppin State women's basketball team won its 33rd straight regular-season conference game last Saturday, setting a new MEAC record.
Paulus, Marshall Among "X Factors"
David Glenn profiles six ACC players who fit the "X Factor" description particularly well this season, contributing players whose up-and-down individual performances tend to be tied directly to winning and losing.
College Sports Roundup
The Eagles are back on the winning track, and the Johns Hopkins men's hoops team is back in the Top 25. Check out the latest notes on local college sports.
For Terps and Fans, No Time to Panic
Now 1-4 in the ACC and 15-5 overall, the Terps have officially reached the danger zone, with less room for error with each league defeat. This can still be an NCAA tournament team, but Maryland will need to steal a road win or, more likely, two.
• College Sports Roundup
Terps Get Back on Track, Hit the Road
Facing the possibility of an 0-3 ACC start, the Terps came out determined and put together their best team game of the season to beat Clemson, 92-87.
• College Sports Roundup
ACC Bouncing Along With Guarded Optimism
Quality guard play is just as important now as it is during March Madness.
Semi-Tested Terps Gear Up for ACC
After mostly breezing through the non-conference schedule with a solid 15-2 record -- it’s all ACC from here on out for the Maryland men's basketball team.
College Sports Roundup
From the Coppin State Eagles to the Loyola Greyhounds, with a few Tigers, Bears and Retrievers thrown in, catch up on the local college sports scene.
BCS Loaded with NFL Talent
Ohio State and Florida will finally meet Jan. 8 in the BCS Championship Game. Numerous players on both teams have hopes of playing on Sundays come fall.
• College Sports Roundup
Walbrook Alumni Excelling at Towson
Rodney Spruill and Velmar “Rocky” Coleman are basketball teammates at Towson just as they were at Walbrook High School.
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