Talking Terps

Today in the SVP Lounge, Baltimore Sports and Life’s Chris Stoner drops by to discuss Maryland’s chance to win the Big Ten, Saturday’s test at Purdue, Melo Trimble’s slump, what will constitute a successful season, the ideal match-up for March and more. Topics discussed include: Chris Stoner from Baltimore Sports and Life joins the show today Wisconsin drops Iowa and puts Maryland in a spot where they control their own destiny to win the Big Ten Chris believes the Terps can win the Big Ten, but there is reason for pessimism Big test for the Terps on Saturday facing Purdue on the road It’s been exceedingly difficult for the Terps to pull away from teams, would’ve liked for Maryland to stomp Michigan early and for good Chris and CT would prefer if the Terps played more consistently inside-out No definitive answer as to what’s ailing Melo Trimble, but his performance will determine how far Maryland goes the rest of the way The guys are very pro-Brantley Damonte Dodd had a pair of great defensive games, totaled 8 blocks The second week of the tournament has to be the target zone for this team Losing to Michigan State in the Big Ten tournament last year as tough, getting a crack in the title game would CT thinks a team that plays big would be a good match-up for the Terps in the NCAA tournament. Chris thinks a team that plays fast and forces Maryland to do the same -- like in the loss to UNC -- would be the ideal match-up *Without actually playing UNC CT forgot about watching a Wizards game because he was so engrossed in the horror of the Minnesota loss Michigan win wasn’t wholly inspiring

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Eric discuss Maryland’s home winning streak coming to an end with a loss to Wisconsin, Diamond Stone smashing Vitto Brown’s head against the floor and the Red Shell Radio Vine that bounced around the Internet. Plus: Eric hates the flash mobs and the guys share what they did on Valentine’s Day. Topics discussed include: CT is sorry it was just him last week, internet was busted Eric joins him in the SVP Lounge this week, Dan refuses to come back on to the podcast The guys share what they did for Valentine’s Day Eric does not like oysters, mussels and clams -- CT watches a Bachelor special Forget the game, CT Vines Diamond Stone smashing Vitto Brown’s head and it bounces around the internet The guys engage in spirited trash talk with opposing fan bases on Twitter in response to the Vine Dan was worried the Vine would get Diamond Stone suspended Stone does get suspended for the Minnesota game on Thursday by Mark Turgeon Could you be persuaded that he didn’t do it on purpose? But really how did he not get tossed? Terps play their worst basketball of the year in the first half of the game against Wisconsin Eric thinks there was a rust factor going from playing Purdue to Bowie State and then to playing a hot Badgers team Wisconsin is on a roll right now Melo Trimble’s gotta be hurt right? The Badgers were able to play their offensive game, using the entirety of the shot clock and scoring. Also able to snag offensive rebounds and convert them for devastating threes. Everyone on Wisconsin was contributing, too CT highlights the two back breaking plays in the second half Eric hates the flash mob bit. Doesn’t think it’s an actual flash mob Maryland goes to last place Minnesota on Thursday. They’ve been feisty lately, giving Iowa all it could handle in Iowa City. Hopefully a weaker opponent will help the guys dust themselves off Michigan comes to the Xfinity Center on Sunday. It’s all about getting revenge, having a good showing against a better team in the conference CT will be in Florida next week, might just do a solo pod

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Eric and Dan were lined up to podcast and then the Internet died. CT picks up the pieces with a new edition of CT After Dark. He starts off by running down wins over Nebraska, Purdue and the rounding out of the tough part of the schedule while staying within striking distance for Big Ten title. Later, CT recaps D.J. Durkin’s first recruiting class and previews Saturday's tilt against Wisconsin. #RollTerps

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Eric and Matt convene following a week that saw Maryland notch a signature win over Iowa and a subsequent, grind-it-out victory over Ohio State. Later, the guys preview Nebraska and Purdue, Randy Edsall has a new job, and a little bit of signing day talk. Topics discussed include: Matt returns to the pod Matt goes on a cruise, buys the all you can drink package shortly after boarding the boat Terps win two tough games against Iowa and Ohio State, finally notching a signature victory on the resume they’d been lacking Traffic was hell in College Park before and after the Iowa game Terps come out fast, tough not to with that crowd -- Dan Dakich loves it Terps score 41 in the first half, going back and forth with Iowa for most of the half and then Maryland is able to assert itself in the final five minutes, able to take a 6 point lead into the break Jake Layman reemerges, scoring early and playing PHENOMENAL defense on Jarrod Uthoff The team continues to shoot poorly as a whole Robert Carter has another great night, seems more and more like a first round draft pick He was also the key to busting Iowa’s zone Iowa is legit The whining about the Under Armour basketball at the end of the game was just absurd Columbus is a place with bad vibes for the Terps Impressive win over Ohio State on the road in a game that had letdown written all over it Melo Trimble drops 20, has a clutch three and salted the game away with free throws You knew that the Buckeyes would be ready after getting beat down at Xfinity Maryland heads to Nebraska on Wednesday The Cornhuskers are 3-7 in conference play, but aren’t totally terrible This screams trap game as well, Matt’s worried about Nebraska playing small Purdue comes to College Park on Saturday, another chance for the Terps to nab a top 50 win and to put some distance between themselves and another conference contender Maryland and Purdue are the biggest teams in the Big Ten, should be interesting to see the battle down low It’s tough to beat the Terps at home, obvz Randy Edsall lands a job with the Lions doing we’re not sure what Some light recruiting talk -- With the coaching staff turning over, tough to expect a whole lot It is what it is and probably won’t change dramatically until Maryland can win a few more games Terrell Hall is a big fish still in play for the Terps on signing day, will probably add an additional quarterback

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Eric break down a tough loss to Michigan State while snowbound, talkin rebounding issues, why this loss shouldn’t be surprising, Matt Costello’s career night and if the Terps still have a shot at the Big Ten title. Later Adam McGinnis, Iowa alumnus and TruthAboutIt.net blogger, drops by to preview Thursday’s huge tilt between the Terps and the Hawkeyes. Plus: An overtime win over Northwestern and Eric’s thoughts on Dwayne Haskins. Topics discussed include: Guys have been snowed in Tough loss to Michigan State on the road Was the best chance for Maryland to get its best win of the year, but Michigan State was desperate, avoiding losing fourth in a row Rebounding becomes a huge issue, lack of hustle dooms the Terps again Matt Costello is a turtle killer, has career night versus the Terps Melo Trimble keeps Maryland in the game Are people overrating the negative impacts of this loss? Terps still have a shot in the Big Ten? Adam McGinnis joins the show Nothing but excitement for Iowa basketball The Hawkeyes have been rolling since the second half of the first Purdue game on the road A big difference between this year’s team and last is they can light it up from three Iowa is a tough team, out muscled Michigan State in East Lansing Hawkeyes are long, start four seniors, great guard play How do Maryland and Iowa matchup? Jarrod Uthoff vs. Jake Jayman It’s the first clash between top ten teams in the Xfinity Center Anthony Clemmons vs. Melo Trimble Eric asks Adam if the bar Airliner is still in Iowa City CT and Eric look back at the overtime win over Northwestern Rasheed Sulaimon has been in a funk, been shooting poorly The Trimble three at the end of regulation was predictable Eric gives his thoughts on the Dwayne Haskins decommitment, where it leaves Maryland and the football team’s quarterback position. Also gives his thoughts on a few of the quarterback targets the staff is considering

Today in the SVP Lounge, it's a CT After Dark edition of the podcast where he breaks down Dwayne Haskins’ decommitment from Maryland, why it makes sense, why it doesn’t and why it’s ok to be mad about it. Later, he revisits the Terps first Big Ten loss at Michigan, the thrashing put on Ohio State on Saturday, looking ahead to Northwestern and more.

  Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Eric convene to discuss the No. 3 Maryland Terrapins, a bludgeoning of a terrible Rutgers team, Melo Trimble hitting a game winning three at Wisconsin with almost no time left, College Gameday being in East Lansing for the Terps tilt against Michigan State, Dwayne Haskins-quarterback recruiting drama and more. Topics discussed include: We’ll have a show Friday for you, looking back at Michigan and ahead to Saturday’s tilt versus Ohio State Championship night in college football. over-under 1, number of Maryland football national championship appearances in the next 50 years Terps stay at No. 3 in the AP poll today after beating Rutgers and Wisconsin this past week Terps remain undefeated in conference play, 4-0 15-1 overall, Maryland’s best start to a season EVER Terps bludgeon Rutgers, 88-63 Could’ve easily scored 100+ Eddie Jordan thanked Turgeon in the post game presser for calling off the dogs Melo sat out the 2H with a tight hammy, he’s ok Jake Layman feasted on a bad team -- Only his 3rd time scoring double digit points in 11 games Varun Ram with a bunch of playing time Melo 3 at the death seals the Terps fourth win in conference play over Wisconsin, 63-60 WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE SHOT FELL? IMMEDIATE RXN Damonte Dodd had a nice first half Offensive rebounds, 2nd chance points and turnovers were the reasons Wisconsin stayed in this game Diamond Stone was, of course, heckled. Definitely shaky to start. Played better as the game progressed Terps go to Michigan on Tuesday Wolverine’s star player Caris LeVert, the team leader in points, rebounds and assists, is probably not going to be playing. Leg injury If Michigan’s hitting their shots and Maryland’s having a tough time cracking the 1-3-1 zone this game has the makings of an upset. Still, the Terps can definitely win another on the road Terps at Michigan State will be the first edition of College Basketball Gameday on Saturday January 23 Dwayne Haskins-quarterback recruiting situation, Adam McClean tweets

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Dan and Eric convene to look back at Maryland’s first week in conference play, including a win over Penn State behind a historic night from Diamond Stone, a relaxing beating of Northwestern on the road, dry January, the week head in hoops and much more. Topics discussed include: Recapping the wild win over Penn State Who thought the Terps were doomed to taking a loss in the first Big Ten game? Diamond Stone has a huge night How would the Terps bounce back on the road against a decent Northwestern side? Melo Trimble and Rasheed Sulaimon have big comeback games It was relaxing to watch Maryland crush Northwestern Dan is refraining from alcohol during January Stone receives Big Ten player of the week and Big Ten freshman of the week Rutgers comes to town on Wednesday, Maryland should roll them Terps game in Madison announced as a 1 p.m. tip on Saturday Diamond Stone’s return to Wisconsin, a lot of Badger fans are still butt hurt #RollTerps

Today in the SVP Lounge, it’s CT After Dark — a one man show in which he tackles a wild comeback win over Penn State immediately after the final buzzer, Diamond Stone's historic 39-point night, the worst game of the season for the rest of the squad, as well as his sketchy, nonexistent co-hosts.

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Eric talk about Saturday's game against Princeton in Baltimore, a win over lowly Eastern Shore, the slow part of the basketball schedule, Randy Edsall breaking his silence, Byrd Stadium changing names and more. 

Today in the SVP Lounge, the CT, Matt, Eric and Dan discuss a solid, resume-building win over UConn in Madison Square Garden and D.J. Durkin’s impressive hires for his defensive staff. Plus, Eric can’t find a Chick-fil-a to redeem his basketball ticket for a sandwich. Topics discussed include: Terps beat UConn Initial reactions First half the Terps played phenomenal, excellent defensively Melo Trimble and Diamond Stone start fast Toward the end of the second half UConn starts bombing threes and gets within 3 with 2:45 left During this ugly stretch Jake Layman was playing poorly. Where’s everyone stand on him after this game? If he made a few more shots, would the perception of him change? CT has a horrible botch on Twitter Everyone is fine with Dickie V’s novelty act, CT still can’t stand him UConn had a standard Big East-built team Solid victory for Maryland The foul that caused Kevin Ollie to get a technical was poor, but he totally killed his team’s momentum Tons of coaching news talk: Scott Shafer, former Syracuse coach, hired as defensive coordinator; Mike London, former Virginia boss, hired as associate head coach; Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, former head coach at Friendship Collegiate Academy and assistant director of player personnel at Alabama, hired as defensive backs coach D.J. Turner tweets a photo with him, Durkin AND Mike Locksley Adam McClean tweets about Lane Kiffin, it was later deleted Trevon Diggs is back in consideration for Maryland with the Abdul-Rahim hire, says in an interview he thinks Dwayne Haskins will stay committed to Maryland and that the Terps will have a big recruiting haul because of this guy Is Locksley back in the fold? What’re Dan and CT wearing to the Legwarmers concert? Eric tried to redeem his basketball ticket for his free Chick-fil-a sandwich, but had serious trouble locating a restaurant, was using signs on the side of the highway

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Dan and Matt breakdown the hire of Maryland football's new head coach D.J. Durkin, the former defensive coordinator at Michigan. The guys think the hire is solid and checks many of the boxes that the Terps were looking for in a head coach. They also discuss the situation with Mike Locksley and ask if his price tag worth keeping the recruiting class in tact? Later, they talk Maryland basketball's loss to North Carolina including the dismal first 10 minutes, the abundance of turnovers, Jake Layman's hugely disappointing night, virtuoso performances from Rasheed Sulaimon and Melo Trimble, and the conclusion that the Terps can compete with anyone in the country.  #RollTerps

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Dan talk about football coming to a merciful end with a comeback victory over Rutgers to end the season at 3-8 and where Maryland currently stands in its head coaching search. Later, they get into tonight's game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill and look back at the Terps' Thanksgiving spent in the Cancun Challenge.

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT and Eric convene following a nail biter of a victory over Rider, diagnose what ails the team, discuss the Terps trip to Cancun, Eric’s trip to Chapel Hill and Maryland’s shiny new No. 2 ranking in the AP and Coaches polls. Plus: More “football is an abomination” talk, Yannick Ngakoue and Brandon Ross’ big days, the quarterback situation getting even worse, coaching rumors, the guys want Les Miles and a shout out to Sasho Cirovski and the Maryland men’s soccer team.

Today in the SVP Lounge, CT, Matt and Eric break down an epic evening for the University of Maryland by discussing a victory over long-dormant rival Georgetown, why the Terps and Hoyas should play every year, what didn’t work on the court, the insanity of the crowd, Rasheed Sulaimon and Robert Carter making their presence known, Melo Trimble abusing his body, which line-up worked the best and more. Plus: The legend himself Scott Van Pelt doing SportsCenter from the Xfinity Center floor following the game, Greivis Vasquez’s appearance in the student section, the night as a recruiting tool and a recap of the win over Mount Saint Mary’s. Topics discussed include: Huge night for the University of Maryland Very exciting show ahead ¾ of the pod were in attendance Atmosphere was live Huge amount of chatter in the area about the game CT asked on the street twice if he was going to the Terps game, Eric’s office buzzing Acting like children during the game Why shouldn’t we see this game consistently? If you’re influential within either Maryland or Georgetown and you’re reading this: KEEP THIS SERIES GOING. DO IT FOR THE AWESOME BASKETBALL Diving into the 75-71 victory The Terps were down early and down most of the second half. How concerned was everyone? Georgetown was really unlucky to lose, they were better for most the game Crowd was a massive advantage Jake Layman was totally lost in the first half, Rasheed Sulaimon was excellent and kept the Terps in the game What’re your concerns? Matt says he’s right where he thought they’d be The guys, regrettably, talk more about how strong Georgetown was. Impressive that the Terps were able to win the game down the stretch The offense in the final five minutes was wonderful The Melo Trimble dribble-drive offense does the trick in a pinch Line-up talk: The smaller line-up at the end of the game (Carter-Layman-Nickens-Sulaimon-Trimble) seemed to prove most successful Eric asks if last year’s Maryland team could’ve won that game? Could they have closed the game out like the Terps did last night? Rasheed Sulaimon and Robert Carter Jr. add a toughness and an experience level to this team that it did not previously had Scott Van Pelt brings SportsCenter to College Park Greivis Vasquez makes an appearance, fires up the crowd when he walks in The whole night was a great recruiting tool SVP and Kevin Plank go to Bentley’s after SportsCenter concludes Mount Saint Mary’s was a good start-up game last Friday night Scoring was balanced Fun to see Diamond Stone have a solid first collegiate performance Brushing over football after another loss to Michigan State Can the Terps get a Big Ten win in the final two weeks of the season? Wes Brown suspended again. Matt never wants him to play for Maryland again