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D1SCOURSE Archive: August 2008


  • The lower division conundrum

    Every year, some major-college school loses to a member of the former Division I-AA. Who's most at risk this weekend? Published August 27 2008

  • Linked in: Maryland daily briefing

    Yesterday's press luncheon spawned a gaggle of stories about Maryland football. Published August 27 2008

  • Updated look at Maryland's freshmen

    Just days before Maryland's season opener, it would be no surprise if nearly half of Maryland's 16-man freshman class makes the field this year. Published August 27 2008

  • It's in the bag

    It's a little easier being green at Byrd Stadium. Published August 27 2008

  • Decal day

    A sure-fire sign a game is arriving shortly popped up at practice today. Published August 27 2008

  • Listening to Ralph's radio show

    In an atypical move, I listen to Ralph Friedgen's weekly radio show from beginning to end. Published August 27 2008

  • The timing for Portis

    Josh Portis will play. At what point in Saturday's opener isn't quite so clear. Published August 27 2008

  • Football numbers game

    There is a minor shuffle of jersey numbers at Maryland, with eight walk-ons swapping digits entering the season. Published August 26 2008

  • Hoops schedule coming today

    The day is finally here. Published August 26 2008

  • Fun with basketball schedules: Radford

    Today's contribution to a lookahead to basketball season: Big South member Radford Published August 26 2008

  • Charting Maryland's opponents

    Please, please don't make the case Maryland's nonconference schedule is daunting. Based on last year, it simply isn't so. Published August 26 2008

  • College Park spelling bee

    Today's greatest bit of investigation: Tracking down the spelling of a freshman tight end's last name. Published August 26 2008

  • Basketball schedule released

    Here's the 2008-09 Maryland hoops schedule Published August 26 2008

  • Linked in: Maryland daily briefing

    A look at headlines four days away from Maryland's season opener. Published August 26 2008

  • Muhtadi's video game critique

    It's funny what topics come up --- like the NCAA Football '09 ratings for players. Published August 26 2008

  • The word on returns

    Ralph Friedgen names his starting return men on an otherwise news-free day. Published August 26 2008

  • D1scourse Challenge nearly full

    Just 10 spots left in the college football pick 'em contest. Published August 26 2008

  • Franklin in the mix

    Ralph Friedgen promised to bring new offensive coordinator James Franklin into the world of being a head coach. How's that going? Published August 25 2008

  • Obligatory Morgan Green update

    The sophomore tailback doesn't seem like a good bet to play Saturday against Delaware. Published August 25 2008

  • Cottle on Copelan and young coaches

    Andrew Copelan joins a long list of young assistants to get solid Division I lacrosse jobs in the last few years. Maryland coach Dave Cottle offers his take on the trend. Published August 25 2008