Future of University of Maryland Baseball

Maryland beats VaTech 10-0 today in the ACC opener.
5 in a row for the Terps.

A very interesting score. Wow.

And, can somebody tell me how Terp Brandon Padula - who is hitting up a storm - couldn't get get any playing time while at WVU?

Also, I'm curious - how does he transfer from Mountaineer -land to College Park without sitting a year?

Great win though for Bakich and the Terps.

Hell is a shell babeee!!

Maryland beat #3 GaTech 5-2.

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Originally posted by baseballguy:
A very interesting score. Wow.

And, can somebody tell me how Terp Brandon Padula - who is hitting up a storm - couldn't get get any playing time while at WVU?

Also, I'm curious - how does he transfer from Mountaineer -land to College Park without sitting a year?

Great win though for Bakich and the Terps.

WVU is not in the same conference as MD *AND* the WVU coach gave him a full release...that is why he didn't have to set out.

Thanks, Larry.

Guess I was under the impression that transferring players must now sit out a year no matter what.

I would still like to know how he couldn't get any at bats with GVZ and now he's tearing it up for the ACC Terps. He's having a heckuva year.

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Originally posted by baseballguy:

OMG: How about a medical red-shirt and thus met the NCAA mandate (on appeal) to be eligeable for 2010 play?

Many have an opinion on GVZ's style. Some tolerate. other's....

Terps scored early on Ga Tech's RHP 'Ace' on Friday, while local Terp's RHP deuce was missing bats for 8 innings. Huge W over nationally ranked opponent for ACC W #2. Then outmatched Sat and Sun.
Is someone at College Park beginning to PO the Baseball Gods?

That was a big win Friday against GT. Saw the game today ... There are some serious bats in that GT lineup.

I take it the Maryland coach got tossed from Saturday's game?

Anyway, a win here and there against teams like GT will put Maryland's program in the right direction.

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Originally posted by scentpa83:
That was a big win Friday against GT. Saw the game today ... There are some serious bats in that GT lineup.

I take it the Maryland coach got tossed from Saturday's game?

Anyway, a win here and there against teams like GT will put Maryland's program in the right direction.

I disagree with your last statement, to a point that is. The last couple of regimes got a few big wins here or there, and we all know how those years turned out.

Larry

What do have against Coach Bakich ?

Have you ever seen a glass half full?

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Originally posted by TRhit:
Larry

What do have against Coach Bakich ?

Have you ever seen a glass half full?

Come on Tom, Larry is not being negative.
Simply realistic due to the characteristcs of the program in the early 90's and last decade.

Many realize now, the last 'baseball' man @ College Park, also played at Terpville and just so happened to pitch in the bigs for seven-eight years. He knew talent. He knew how to coach at the highest of collegiate levels. His baseball network, which he rarely used, was deep and wide. Yet had his funding cut off - Day 1 of his regime.

Many others are watching and listening to understand if the new (and very young and inexperienced) head coach, who has demonstated he can talk the talk, yet whether he can he walk the walk remains. Some early opinions are going around on that!

Remember, the new (and experienced) head coach at WF, has NOT PO the baseball Gods, yet, and is struggling right now.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
Larry

What do have against Coach Bakich ?

Have you ever seen a glass half full?

Tom...I have nothing against Eric. In fact, one of my best friends and feeder to his program says Eric is fantastic! I want the Terps to do very well. I just don't think winning one here and there means the program is going in the right direction. If one were to go back through the first season of each of the last couple of coaches, one would see similar type wins. I'm looking for other things as indicators of future success. Hope to see them soon.

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Originally posted by larrythompson:

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Originally posted by TRhit:
Larry

What do have against Coach Bakich ?

Have you ever seen a glass half full?

Tom...I have nothing against Eric. In fact, one of my best friends and feeder to his program says Eric is fantastic! I want the Terps to do very well. I just don't think winning one here and there means the program is going in the right direction. If one were to go back through the first season of each of the last couple of coaches, one would see similar type wins. I'm looking for other things as indicators of future success. Hope to see them soon.

Hey Larry -- all indications are that the trailer is still sitting behind left field.

OMG.

I, and may all the rest of us, have had enough.

I used to know you Steve, and know you well.
Why is it that you have changed?

Should you continue electing to trash the Maryland Baseball Program, then shall we seek eye for an eye
(or turn the cheek)?

Maybe we should hit the ignore button.

How about closing this thread?

Bear -- I am clearly objective towards the Maryland Baseball Program......It has been sub par the past couple of years. I know from paricipating with the recruiting process and speaking with other kids that decided to go play at other schools in the the ACC that: 1) past winning record and future predictions, facilities and the coaches (pitching coach of the kid pitches) are the main factors (and not the amount of the scholorship offer). Maryland's facilities are sub par when comparing to other ACC schools. The initial meeting in the trailer does not help and I have heard that comment from at least six potential recruits including one about to graduate next year. In the past, Maryland coaches have had difficulting in attracting kids from their home state and their chances of being a winning team in the short term were/are not that great. Mr. Vanderbelt may change the approach and overall success -- and only time will tell. I can tell you that the current players respect him and have bought into his blue-collar/us -- versus -- them mental approach. I have had prior dealings with him from the recruiting perspective and it was not pretty. Sorry Bear, although I graduated from Maryland and would have loved for my kid to have gone there ---- the reasons noted above stand on there merit. ----- I hope the Maryland Program can turn the corner. If they win, and improve their facilities -- they should be able to be competitive in the future,. In order to win -- they have to be able to recruit from Maryland and outside of Maryland. That is not easy when you are located on the northern tip of the conference (except for Boston) and you have sub par facilities. Fact not fiction. Hey Maryland will win some big games this year -- no doubt and the coaches should and will be credited with bring the program back ---- Later

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157 Ramsay
219 Convissar

2011's are:

189 Lardo
289 Bouey
327 Hockaday
478 Britton

Trepfan,

So its to be assumed the above Maryland HS players aren't very good because some of them committed to the University of Maryland?

The Terps RPI is 104. I watched them on TV yesterday against #8 RPI FSU. Maryland is not competitive.

Dad04 - not competitive? They beat Ga Tech, arguably one of the best teams in the country. Looking at the ranked player list - look out in 2 yrs!!

I watched them. Not competitive.

#26 RPI GA Tech? You mentioned it. Terps were pounded by 7, 20 and won by 3. Outscored 39-9. Get real. It is not a good baseball team. I'm sure the players are wonderful humans and will be successful in life, but what else can you say? Do I need to break it down with conference stats?

Mar 21, 2010 Georgia Tech 10, Maryland 3
Mar 20, 2010 Georgia Tech 24, Maryland 4
Mar 19, 2010 Maryland 5, Georgia Tech 2

Win by 1 or by 20 you get credit for 1 win. The Terps are 1-2 versus an excellent team. I am not making the argument that MD is a national power or even a top 100 team - they are not. They are clearly rebuilding with a new coach, etc, etc, etc, (everything that has been said in the posts that precede you). You were the one that said they are not competitive which is incorrect as evidenced by them winning a game versus a top ACC team. If there weren't "competitive" they would have been blown out in all 3 games...they actually won one....no rocket science here, just logic.

Also, in the first game versus FSU this weekend (another national power), going into the bottom of the 8th inning the score was FSU 2 UMD 1 !!! Is that also your definition of "not competitive"?? The Tallahassee media and FSU head coach don't agree with your careless assessment. See link

http://www.tallahassee.com/art...-in-duel-of-pitchers

RPI also has The Citadel ranked above Virginia, Florida, Clemson, Florida State, Louisville, Alabama, Louisiana State, etc....just silly. Stick with Baseball America rankings.

It's too early for RPI to be meaningful. Check back in a month.

Maryland beats NC 6-5

I was there. Sat next to the HR hitters' Dad (also a Maryland grad)

UNC RHP Harvey threw the ball well.
Tar Heels had several baserunning blunders
Terps had several more.

Even when the circuit breakers for the field lights
blew in the 4th inning and the 40 min game delay. One set (1b line) never came back on.

Decent crowd, pleasant evening.
Great spectator game.

Dad04 - not competitive ??

Give the new coach and staff at UMD some credit.They are turning the program around.They have a number of quality wins this year over ranked teams. They are making a good effort to attract some quality MD kids. What else can you ask in the first year?


PS- Are they still working out of the trailer? GO TERPS.

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Originally posted by Howard County:
What else can you ask in the first year?

Where is my list?

1. Stop PO the Baseball Gods!
2. Better Team Baserunning Skills
3. Better decision making at 3b Coaches Box
4. Better Team Situational Hitting Skills
5. .300 Team Batting Average
6. Best Slugging % in ACC
7. Greater W % in forty years!
8. .970 Team Defense Average
9. 20-10 in ACC
10. 45-11 W/L
11. Three weekend starters, two non-conf starters, a couple of setup guys,
and a light's out closer!
12. Add a couple more years to the left OF Wall
13. Great lookin Uni's (The all red is just like Arundel HS all green style and the
stirrups with the high pants is so dated and pathetic)
14.Host a Regional
15.Host a Super Regional

I can just imagine what your uni would look like

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Originally posted by baseballer29:
I can just imagine what your uni would look like

I think the turnup truck you fell off of forgot:

Steadfast in loyalty,
Love for the black and gold,
Deep in our hearts we hold.

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Steadfast in loyalty,
Love for the black and gold,
Deep in our hearts we hold.

we've got the steam boys......

somebody get the turnips.....NIPS

RU really a HS player?

Bear: Good to see you today at the Maryland/UVA Game. I hope your health improves. Look forward to seeing you again tomorrow.

UVa LHP Hultzen threw the ball well from the 4th thru the 7th before tiring
(and Coach O'Connor running to the mound to get him)

Radar showed 89-92. I saw a deceptive arm angle. Off-speed pitches, although work,
lacked deep depth, angle, rotation & velo, and below major league average.
This could improve next year.

Maybe a 2nd-3rd rounder. This could bring half a million.
I don't see him hitting as you do. But then, you know more about
Accounting than Baseball. And then, know jack about Baseball.

Terps had several coaching & baserunning blunders in Game 1.
Game 2 revealed how strong a hitting team UVA has throughout the line-up.
The 'rookie' Terp Head Coach may think he taught his lefty conference starter
a lesson, yet I have seen too many arms lose confidence after a shellacking
like that. The Head Coach does NOT want to compete, and probably does not know how!
And of course he keeps pi^^ing the Baseball Gods off.

I can not think of a better place to go out than a baseball field.

I am supposed to be on the field tommorrow, in celebration with the three Maryland ACC Championship Teams and "Elton" tossing the first pitch at noon.
Without much advance notice, Coach Jackson may be only joined by a few.

What the frick is the Director of Baseball Operation supposed to do?
I do know the former Terp PR Jack Zane would have everyone out there.

Sorry to hear your son's is red shirting for medical.
Yet with Dr. Andrews fixing it, and with your son's hard work rehabbing for a year, may he be provided with many more college career baseball playing experiences.

Since your mantra is to agitate, and everyone, either fix it, or don't bother saying
hello or stopping by.

Decent crowd, pleasant evening.

So much for olive branches.

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Originally posted by Midlo Dad:
So much for olive branches.

Unless you are trying to spar, you have zero clue
what you are trying to say.

Trepfan was gloating about UVA kicking the Terps all over the field.

Like when the Terps whip a$$ on the Deamons, in the seasons toilet bowl games, when visiting NC in three weeks.

And the my good friend, Tom Walter, must wear the old Terp cap for a game and when he sends me a WF cap for my bucket head, vice versa.

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Originally posted by Bear:
UVa LHP Hultzen threw the ball well from the 4th thru the 7th before tiring
(and Coach O'Connor running to the mound to get him)

Radar showed 89-92. I saw a deceptive arm angle. Off-speed pitches, although work,
lacked deep depth, angle, rotation & velo, and below major league average.
This could improve next year.

Maybe a 2nd-3rd rounder. This could bring half a million.
I don't see him hitting as you do. But then, you know more about
Accounting than Baseball. And then, know jack about Baseball.

Terps had several coaching & baserunning blunders in Game 1.
Game 2 revealed how strong a hitting team UVA has throughout the line-up.
The 'rookie' Terp Head Coach may think he taught his lefty conference starter
a lesson, yet I have seen too many arms lose confidence after a shellacking
like that. The Head Coach does NOT want to compete, and probably does not know how!
And of course he keeps pi^^ing the Baseball Gods off.

I can not think of a better place to go out than a baseball field.

I am supposed to be on the field tommorrow, in celebration with the three Maryland ACC Championship Teams and "Elton" tossing the first pitch at noon.
Without much advance notice, Coach Jackson may be only joined by a few.

What the frick is the Director of Baseball Operation supposed to do?
I do know the former Terp PR Jack Zane would have everyone out there.

Sorry to hear your son's is red shirting for medical.
Yet with Dr. Andrews fixing it, and with your son's hard work rehabbing for a year, may he be provided with many more college career baseball playing experiences.

Since your mantra is to agitate, and everyone, either fix it, or don't bother saying
hello or stopping by.

Decent crowd, pleasant evening.

Bear: You are wrong about Hultzen.....He will be drafted in the FIRST round.....remember that I said FIRST round......

You also said first rounder position player.
Or are you pulling that back?

Really?? Is there nothing going on in Maryland Baseball than this boring pi**ing contest?

I wish you would both shut the hell up to tell you the truth. Neither of you ever say anything constructive. bash this bash that. Move to another state and give us all a break.

Amen JSParak!