Comments on: Behind the Numbers: Terps vs. Clemson http://terrapintrail.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:04:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kirby http://terrapintrail.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/comment-page-1/#comment-22453 Kirby Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:41:02 +0000 http://blogs.diamondbackonline.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/#comment-22453 We are all often critical of Ralph and the coordinators he picks, offense and D, and his play calling and the way he handles stuff on and off the field. But let's look at a positive that is often overlooked when we study Ralph. The man is a special teams genious. During his tenure at Maryland he has yet to have a punt blocked. During that time, each of the punters he had turned out to be top of the ACC caliber guys (recent example, Baltz selected as co-ACC special teams player of the week). Though Obi got off to a rough start, the kicking game during his tenure has been awesome. Novak being the all-time scorer. Ennis was supposed to be a nobody. And Obi has turned out to be a blessing in disguise on kick-offs. The return game has also been a big plus for this team over the years. Suter started the tradition during this era and it will be continued in the future by the great Kenny Tate. Too often special teams is overlooked. But with Ralph at the head, Beemer-ball is nothing in comparison to what this man has done. Offense and defense aside, Ralph is a special teams genious. We are all often critical of Ralph and the coordinators he picks, offense and D, and his play calling and the way he handles stuff on and off the field. But let’s look at a positive that is often overlooked when we study Ralph. The man is a special teams genious. During his tenure at Maryland he has yet to have a punt blocked. During that time, each of the punters he had turned out to be top of the ACC caliber guys (recent example, Baltz selected as co-ACC special teams player of the week). Though Obi got off to a rough start, the kicking game during his tenure has been awesome. Novak being the all-time scorer. Ennis was supposed to be a nobody. And Obi has turned out to be a blessing in disguise on kick-offs. The return game has also been a big plus for this team over the years. Suter started the tradition during this era and it will be continued in the future by the great Kenny Tate.

Too often special teams is overlooked. But with Ralph at the head, Beemer-ball is nothing in comparison to what this man has done. Offense and defense aside, Ralph is a special teams genious.

]]> By: Joey http://terrapintrail.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/comment-page-1/#comment-22305 Joey Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:11:54 +0000 http://blogs.diamondbackonline.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/#comment-22305 Danny Oquendo's emergence is hopefully something more than a one week appearance. I feel like we need him to complete our passing attack. Danny Oquendo’s emergence is hopefully something more than a one week appearance. I feel like we need him to complete our passing attack.

]]> By: Mike http://terrapintrail.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/comment-page-1/#comment-22238 Mike Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:39:11 +0000 http://blogs.diamondbackonline.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/#comment-22238 As much as I love what the Terps defense did in the second half, if Maryland expects to contend in the wide-open ACC, they will need to be able to put together a complete defensive performance rather than just one half of good defensive football. They are still giving up way too many yards on the ground and through the air, and a victory over the perennially overrated Clemson Tigers doesn't convince me of anything. As much as I love what the Terps defense did in the second half, if Maryland expects to contend in the wide-open ACC, they will need to be able to put together a complete defensive performance rather than just one half of good defensive football.

They are still giving up way too many yards on the ground and through the air, and a victory over the perennially overrated Clemson Tigers doesn’t convince me of anything.

]]> By: Joe http://terrapintrail.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/comment-page-1/#comment-22185 Joe Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:32:17 +0000 http://blogs.diamondbackonline.com/sports/2008/09/29/behind-the-numbers-terps-vs-clemson/#comment-22185 The terps looked liked a new team after the first half. I would have loved to have been in the locker room to hear The Fridge. It must have been like that underarmour commercial or something. But a win is a win.... The terps looked liked a new team after the first half. I would have loved to have been in the locker room to hear The Fridge. It must have been like that underarmour commercial or something. But a win is a win….

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