There is not a lot of college sports news going on in the middle of the summer, but we here at The Diamondback are hard at work devising new ways to amuse and inform you. We are only 23 days away from the start of Terrapin football fall practice, so why not make a list?

Lists can always be controversial and up for plenty of debate, especially with so much speculation involved. But bear with me as I try to have a little fun and bring some color to this dreary, college football-less, summer. I welcome additions, suggestions, ideas via comments.

Today’s edition will take a look at redshirt sophomore wide receiver, Quintin McCree…enjoy!

WR Quintin McCree (6-foot-1, 190 pounds)

At the end of last season the wide receiver everyone expected to step into Darrius Heyward-Bey’s sizable shoes was Torrey Smith. The rising sophomore made his impact felt in ‘08 as a receiver and a kick-returner and could be just as dangerous this season.

McCree’s impact wasn’t as memorable. Per his bio:

Played in four games as a reserve wide receiver and on special teams … saw action vs. Eastern Michigan (9/20), Florida State (11/22), Boston College (11/29) and Nevada (12/30) … posted the third-highest strength index among wide receivers in spring testing.

Not quite as impressive.

Lee Hull had his hands full in the spring as not only did he have to replace Heyward-Bey, but he also had to find someone to fill in for the reliable Danny Oquendo. The candidates to play opposite Smith are plentiful, including Ronnie Tyler and Adrian Cannon, both of whom showed flashes last season.

Then the Terps played the Red-White game at the end of April, and McCree was on the receiving end of all three of quarterback Jamarr Robinson’s touchdowns. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder ended with 163 receiving yards and three touchdowns, two of which were 50+ yards.

His performance most likely put him in good position to start the season opposite Smith and hopefully give the Terps a reliable No. 2 guy and another potential big play threat.

Smith will most likely be the most well-recognized receiver for the Terps this season. But, after his performance this spring, I would be surprised if McCree’s bio wasn’t a little bit more impressive this time next year.
Michael Lemaire is a staff writer for the Diamondback. He can be reached at lemairedbk@gmail.com

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