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UMd actually was doing allright but Miami closed with a 14-1 run going into the half. Terps are just having real trouble putting a complete effort together. Just going to take time. -- Al
They lost the game but in all the years (since 1968) that I have watched Terp b-ball, I cannot remember a more valiant effort with a 'no surrender' attitude ever exhibited by a UMd team. They were down by 16 points, their coach ejected, with only 7+ minutes left, yet managed to tie the game before losing in double OT, on the road. Sorry to see the loss, but it was a tremendous game and bodes well for the team as it developes more exprience. -- Al
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Sounds like a great game Al (greater still if they had won). Wish I had seen it. Why was Turgeon ejected? Chris
It was a great game. Came back from 16 down with 7 minutes left and were still down by 11 with 5 left. Their defensive play was outstanding as their full court press wilted Miami. Shame they lost. Turgeon got ejected at around the 7 minute mark with the Terps trailing by 11. He argued a crucual (and borderline) charging call against the Terps. He got too 'expressive', and drew the double tech and got pitched. Miami turned the double tech into 5 points and led by 16. The Terps looked dead. UMd called TO and came out of the TO on fire, thus the comeback. -- Al
Saw that in the paper this AM. Quite an accomplishment. Hope it continues.{bravo}} -- Al
They are playing real well. If they could control the defensive boards a little better, they would be in better shape, but I'll take the lead at home and be happy. This team has developed into a real scrappy bunch. -- Al
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Thx, Al..
Murray State has been very good over the years in their conference (Ohio Valley), but as a "mid major" they don't get a lot of national attention.. I'm afraid when they do lose a game - they will drop drastically in the polls... It could still be possible that they would have to win their conference tournament to get a bid to the tournament.
A side note: the best player out of Murray State is probably Popeye Jones, who played several years in the NBA, mostly with the Mavericks..
Jim
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Final 30 sec into the foul fest. Too many turnovers at a critical stretch. Good game, just over matched. Chris
Oh well, tough loss. -- Al
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Jim, congrats on an outstanding season to date. Murray State making a strong impression for the rankings. Chris
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Terps are right on the edge of becomming a top team, maybe next season (am I a little too enthusiastic?). A little more experience and need another presence on the boards to help Len, who had a big game. We have a good center signed up for next yr. Chris
I am optimistic for next year. I like the fight in the team. A little more experience, a little more depth, and some board help, and I think you are right. The Terps will be back in the mix. Next year will be fun. -- Al
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Every once in a while you see a stat, "# of years since the last NCAA Tournament..." Sometimes teams go 5 years between...sometimes 10...but my alma mater always wins the day...NEVER. In the HISTORY of the NCAA Tournament, Northwestern has never made the big dance! (in fact, when I was a student, we went 0-18 in the Big Ten one year...)
Last night we won on the road at #25 Illinois. We have a nice win over Michigan State. Our losses are to teams that don't really count against you too much. We stand at 14-8 (4-6 in the tough Big 10). We actually have a couple very talented players (John Shurna and Drew Crawford). Maybe...just maybe...this is our year!
Last night we won on the road at #25 Illinois. We have a nice win over Michigan State. Our losses are to teams that don't really count against you too much. We stand at 14-8 (4-6 in the tough Big 10). We actually have a couple very talented players (John Shurna and Drew Crawford). Maybe...just maybe...this is our year!
Geez Peter, never IS a long time. Here's hoping the boys can make it this year. Nice to see some new teams every year. Who will be the next George Mason? -- Al
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Congrats Peter on the road win. Hadn't realized NW had not been to the tournament. Good luck on the rest of the season. Chris