Team Preview: Maryland Terrapins

[SuperKevin]

I'm going to attempt to do as many team previews as possible. If anyone else feels like doing some go for it

Maryland Terrapins
2012 Record: 4-8 (2-6 ACC)

2013 Schedule
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[td]Opponent[/td]
[td]Stadium[/td]
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[td]August 31, 2013[/td]
[td]Florida International[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]September 7, 2013[/td]
[td]Old Dominion[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]September 14, 2013[/td]
[td]Connecticut[/td]
[td]Rentschler Field[/td]
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[td]September 21, 2013[/td]
[td]West Virginia[/td]
[td]M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD[/td]
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[td]October 5, 2013[/td]
[td]Florida State[/td]
[td]Doak Campbell Stadium[/td]
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[td]October 12, 2013[/td]
[td]Virginia[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]October 19, 2013[/td]
[td]Wake Forest[/td]
[td]BB&T Field[/td]
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[td]October 26, 2013[/td]
[td]Clemson[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]November 9, 2013[/td]
[td]Syracuse[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]November 16, 2013[/td]
[td]Virginia Tech[/td]
[td]Lane Stadium[/td]
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[td]November 23, 2013[/td]
[td]Boston College[/td]
[td]Byrd Stadium[/td]
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[td]November 30, 2013[/td]
[td]NC State[/td]
[td]Carter-Finley Stadium[/td]
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Returning Statistical Leaders

Passing: Perry Hills SO 97-169 1336 yards 8 TDs 7 INTs
Rushing: Brandon Ross SO 85 carries 390 yards 1 TD
Recieving: Stefon Diggs SO 54 receptions 848 yards 6 TDs
Sacks: Darius Kilgo DT JR 1.5 sacks
Interceptions: Matt Robinson OLB SR 1 Interception
Kicking: Brad Craddock SO 10-16 on FG

Players to Watch Out for

Stefon Diggs WR Sophomore
A rare 5 star recruit to play for Maryland, flashed a ton of potential last year as a true freshman managing to put up over 800 yards and 6 TDs despite playing with 3 different quarterbacks and 1 linebacker under center. All purpose player who will be an impact in the return game as well

Wes Brown RB Sophomore
The most talented back in a young Maryland backfield, Brown was a highly sought after recruit who showed some flashes of talent in his freshman season. Should be able to step out as the featured back this season

Offensive Overview
Maryland struggled offensively last year due mainly in part to huge losses and instability at the quarterback position. They lost all three of their natural quarterbacks to injury as well as a converted WR before finally settling on Shawn Petty, a linebacker, to play quarterback the final few games. CJ Brown will be back from injury and when healthy, he is a capable dual threat quarterback who should be able to succeed in Mike Locksley's spread offense. The Terps will likely employ a running back by committee approach as they have several young RBs, the best of which is Sophomore Wes Brown. The teams strength on offense is clearly at wide reciever where Stefon Diggs and JUCO transfer Deon Long make up one of the better starting WR tandems in the ACC. This year is going to be rough on the offensive line as the team doesn't have the talent they typically have in the trenches. Freshman OT Derwin Gray should likely recieve a lot of playing time at one of the tackle spots.

Defensive Overview
Maryland may run a 3-4 defense but they lack the true edge rushers to make it successful. Converted safety Matt Robinson takes over for fellow converted safety Kenny Tate at OLB. The team is fairly weak outside of cornerback where Jeremiah Johnson and Dexter McDougle are experienced and quality starters in the secondary.

Overall Overview
While this year's team should be better on offense, the team has lost a lot of key players on defense making moving forward in the ACC a very difficult task. Expect the Terps to finish around .500 and miss out on bowl season yet again. Stefon Diggs should end up on several end of the season teams and award lists.​

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

So whatever happened to the 5th string "QB", Petty? Did he graduate? Is he moving back to LB?

 

[SuperKevin]

So whatever happened to the 5th string "QB", Petty? Did he graduate? Is he moving back to LB?

Back to being a 3rd sting MLB

 

[Argath]

Stefan diggs is gonna end up on another teams roster soon. Terrapins football blows bring back the fridge

 

[SuperKevin]

Stefan diggs is gonna end up on another teams roster soon. Terrapins football blows bring back the fridge

Only other roster he'll be on is a pro roster. He's going to ride out the next two seasons and bolt as a junior.

 

[Argath]

Only other roster he'll be on is a pro roster. He's going to ride out the next two seasons and bolt as a junior.

Yea I can definitely see that happening

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Diggs is gone after his true junior season. He's very very good. If they can get healthy play out of their QB, combined with Deon Long, who came in as a JUCO transfer, the Maryland passing game should be at least productive. They have a ton of depth at wide receiver, too.

Maryland has a ton of young running backs...none emerged last year. It was actually Brandon Ross that led the team in rushing, not Wes Brown and I do believe Ross is in-line to start this year. He's a more complete back than Brown right now. He had a big spring. Brown is still out with injuries, too.

Maryland is a really bad team, though. The runners have talent, they can have a productive passing game, but all are young and haven't done anything yet (other than Diggs). They aren't helped by having the ACC's worst offensive line. They might get serious burn from a true freshman at one of the tackle spots and the rest haven't played much.

The defensive line is really bad, too, and they will have to replace two guys that will be playing in the pros. Quinton Jefferson had a big spring and has some people excited. He's got a pretty interesting story, too.

Yannick Ngakoue is expected to be an impact freshmanz.

 

[SuperKevin]

LOL. Since I made this thread Maryland top recruit OT Derwin Gray was declared ineligible and now Sophomore RB Wes Brown has been suspended for his possible involvement in a shooting in Baltimore and then getting arrested for assaulting a police officer and recording cops without their permission

 

[Argath]

LOL. Since I made this thread Maryland top recruit OT Derwin Gray was declared ineligible and now Sophomore RB Wes Brown has been suspended for his possible involvement in a shooting in Baltimore and then getting arrested for assaulting a police officer and recording cops without their permission

I'd be lying if I said I was surprised

 

[Pitty]

Just what I was waiting for, the Maryland CFB preview!