D1SCOURSE Archive: August 2008
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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
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Linked in: Maryland daily briefing
Yesterday's press luncheon spawned a gaggle of stories about Maryland football. Published August 27 2008
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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
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It's in the bag
It's a little easier being green at Byrd Stadium. Published August 27 2008
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Decal day
A sure-fire sign a game is arriving shortly popped up at practice today. Published August 27 2008
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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
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The timing for Portis
Josh Portis will play. At what point in Saturday's opener isn't quite so clear. Published August 27 2008
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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
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Hoops schedule coming today
The day is finally here. Published August 26 2008
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Fun with basketball schedules: Radford
Today's contribution to a lookahead to basketball season: Big South member Radford Published August 26 2008
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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
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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
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Basketball schedule released
Here's the 2008-09 Maryland hoops schedule Published August 26 2008
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Linked in: Maryland daily briefing
A look at headlines four days away from Maryland's season opener. Published August 26 2008
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Muhtadi's video game critique
It's funny what topics come up --- like the NCAA Football '09 ratings for players. Published August 26 2008
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The word on returns
Ralph Friedgen names his starting return men on an otherwise news-free day. Published August 26 2008
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D1scourse Challenge nearly full
Just 10 spots left in the college football pick 'em contest. Published August 26 2008
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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
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Obligatory Morgan Green update
The sophomore tailback doesn't seem like a good bet to play Saturday against Delaware. Published August 25 2008
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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