Senior Day 2009

Chris Blunck captured some great shots of our seniors with Ralph. Scrapbookers, you might want to grab some of these for your senior books. Click here and see the slideshow.

Thanksgiving Wishes

Wishing all our MGN members a most blessed Thanksgiving. We appreciate the support that you have provided to our football program. Your loyalty is never overlooked or taken for granted. Have a wonderful day!

Meet our Players - FB Cory Jackson

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Cory Jackson

Jersey Number - 38

Position - FB

Football Year - Senior

Major – Communications

Hometown – Morgantown, W VA

High School/Head Coach – University High School/John Kelly

Birthday – 3/12

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

Good people and I wanted to stay close to home

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

First TD in the Champs Bowl

What is your favorite food?

Steak and Sushi

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Relax with reading, using computer or listening to music

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Ireland

What are you listening to on your iPod?

Different stuff – electronic/rock

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Roland from Gunslinger (Steven King Dark Tower Series)

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Steelers

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

Bo Jackson/ my grandfather (deceased)

What community service do you perform?

Reading to kids, visiting children’s hospital, participating in holiday parties for kids with HIV

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

Wish I could be more open minded to learn about music and art

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

I am very good with children (arranged to visit Adam Brode, young boy with cancer, in WVA and a visit on campus); very good student, taking academics very seriously; although I am from WVA, I have lived in Ohio, Houston, and some other places

Meet our Players - WR Emani Lee Odai

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Emani Lee Odai

Jersey Number - 83

Position - WR

Football Year - Junior

Major – Criminal Justice, Minor - Terrorist Studies

Hometown – Washington, DC

High School/Head Coach – Banneker, played football at Anacostia HS/Willie Stewart

Birthday – 1/13

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I'm a Momma's boy, I wanted to stay close to home.

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

First start at Z against BC

What is your favorite food?

Fried Chicken

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Shopping

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Brazil

What are you listening to on your iPod?

Rap or Go Go DC music

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Tom and Jerry

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Cowboys

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

My brother, Jonathan

What community service do you perform?

BBBS, MOST, Boys and Girls Clubs

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

to be Bigger

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

Academics is first for me; I have visited Ghana; my fastest 40 time is 4.25 sec!

Meet Our Players - RB Dan Bonato

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Danny Bonato

Jersey Number - 27

Position - RB

Football Year - Junior

Major – Civil Engineering

Hometown – Ocean City, NJ

High School/Head Coach – Ocean City HS/Gary Degenhart

Birthday – 12/1

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I was looking for a good school - engineering program at Maryland is a top program and I have lots of family in the area.

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

Winning the Humanitarian Bowl

What is your favorite food?

BBQ Ribs

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Watching TV and relaxing

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Roma

What are you listening to on your iPod?

R & B

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Rocky Balboa

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Any Phillies Team

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

William Wallace from Braveheart - his motivation to achieve his goals

What community service do you perform?

Food drives

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

Be Taller

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

I get along with everyone I meet and I am happy to meet new people; my uncle John is a Terp and played for Bobby Ross (Coach Friedgen was an assistant); I like to sing and dance!

Meet Our Players - OL Danny Edwards

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Danny Edwards

Jersey Number - 65

Position - OL Center

Football Year - Senior

Major – American Studies

Hometown – Frederick, MD

High School/Head Coach – Tuscarora HS/Shawn Carey

Birthday – 2/2

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I have always been a Maryland fan

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

Playing in the games

What is your favorite food?

Bacon Cheeseburger - 5 Guys Burgers

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Golf

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Any tropical island

What are you listening to on your iPod?

Country - Garth Brooks and Toby Keith

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Turtle, the driver, on Entourage

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Day to Day 'Skins fan

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

Bear Grylls, Man vs. Wild

What community service do you perform?

BBBS

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

Improve my work ethic toward school - I procrastinate too much

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

First fish I caught was a 35 lb. blue fin tuna; I am a big family person - family comes first; both my parents are TERPS!

Meet Our Players - OL Paul Pinegar

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Paul Pinegar

Jersey Number - 71

Position - OL RT

Football Year - RS Junior

Major – History

Hometown – Brookeville, MD

High School/Head Coach – Sherwood HS/Al Thomas

Birthday – 3/25

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I wanted to play for a big hometown school

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

Beating FSU as a freshman; going to 2 bowl games

What is your favorite food?

5 Guys Burgers

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Video games and hanging out with friends

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Germany and France - WWII locales

What are you listening to on your iPod?

new music - Metallica

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Michael Scott of The Office

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Redskins

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

General George Patton

What community service do you perform?

KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

to be more outgoing

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

I play the guitar; my biggest influences are my parents and grandfather; I love my family!

Meet Our Players - WR Torrey Smith

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Torrey Smith

Jersey Number - 82

Position - WR, KO Returner

Football Year - Sophomore

Major – Criminal Justice and Communication

Hometown – Colonial Beach, VA

High School/Head Coach – Stafford High School/Chad Lewis

Birthday – 1/26

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I liked the coaches, it was the best fit for me and my family, great criminal justice program.

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

Running out of the tunnel for the first time - I sprinted and was very excited

What is your favorite food?

Any food - Meat

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Fishing

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Africa and Australia

What are you listening to on your iPod?

Rap - Little Wayne

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Forrest Gump

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

No

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

The Lord

What community service do you perform?

Speaking to kids, hospital visits and Big Brothers Big Sisters

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

I am who I am

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

I am humble, the oldest of 7 kids (2 girls and 5 boys), and I take advantage of my position to influence people in a good way.

Jack Heise - More than a Fan

Tuesday morning brought us terrible news - Jack Heise had passed away. Tuesdays were Jack's days to go to practice and ride on Ralph's golf cart and provide a few words of wisdom to the coach. His weekly letter to Ralph arrived on Wednesday - he must have penned it on Sunday after the Clemson game. His upbeat attitude and unwavering support for not only football, but all athletics and the University, merited Jack and Jackie, his wife of 60 years, the "Spirit of Maryland" Alumni Association award a couple of years ago.

The football team will honor Jack's memory by wearing his initials on their helmets. We will miss you Jack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie and the whole Heise family.

Jack Heise "Mr. Maryland", a Maryland graduate and longtime supporter of Maryland Athletics, passed away on October 6. Jack was 84 years old. Jack was a retired attorney who lived in Bethesda with his wife Jackie. Jack was inducted into Maryland's Athletic Hall of Fame in the Fall of 2007, he was a basketball manager, as well as past president of the MClub and Terrapin Club. Jack was a constant presence at Maryland athletic events, attending contests home and away. Funeral services will take place Friday, October 9 at 11:00 am in the University of Maryland Chapel, College Park. Jack will forever be a part of the Terrapin family.From Terrapin News

A GREAT and GRATEFUL Day

Saturday was a great day - a beautiful sunshine filled day - great weather for our football game against Clemson. We are very grateful to Applebee's Restaurant in College Park who hosted our delicious breakfast tailgate in front of Gossett for our loyal MGN football boosters! We are grateful for the exciting win over a very talented Clemson team. We showed our mettle in holding on for a 24-21 victory. We are grateful for our fans who meet the team each week at Terp Alley and who cheered our team to victory - including cheering so loudly that it caused several illegal procedure penalties for our opponents! We are particularly grateful for the hard work of our players and coaches who have overcome some adversity and built some confidence going into next week's game at Wake Forest. Hope to see some of you there!!



The player photos are taken by my friend, Dana Kaplan. Please enjoy these pix.

Meet Our Players - SLB Alex Wujiack

More of 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Alex Wujiack

Jersey Number - 33

Position - LB

Football Year - Junior

Major – Family Science

Hometown – West Caldwell, NJ

High School/Head Coach – Seton Hall Prep/John Finnegan

Birthday – 4/15

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

Close to home

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

Beating Clemson last year at Death Valley

What is your favorite food?

Pizza with pepperoni

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Video games

Where in the world would you like to visit?

My New Jersey home

What are you listening to on your iPod?

Everything

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Vincent Chase from Entourage

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

NY Giants

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

Dick Butkus

What community service do you perform?

Kids Sports Camps

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

I wish I had straighter hair

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

In HS I was a forward on the #1 Baskeball team in the country; I am very lady friendly; I have been growing my hair for 2 1/2 years (just trim split ends!)

Ralph Friedgen Radio Show at PG Plaza Outback

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at the Prince Georges Plaza Outback on Wednesday, September 23rd. Show starts at 8PM but you can get there earlier and enjoy a great Outback dinner. Hope to see you there!

Outback Tailgate for Rutgers - RSVP due 9/21

Remember MGN Gold members must RSVP for their 2 free tickets to the tailgate sponsored by Outback Steakhouse. Gold members wanting more tickets and Silver members wishing to purchase tickets are asked to RSVP by tomorrow, Monday, September 21st. You may fax the reservation form to the football office at 301-314-9980. We look forward to seeing you at the tailgate - remember we will be drawing for suite upgrade seats and helmet winner.

GO TERPS!

Terps vs MTSU Game Notes

Check out this link to the Game Notes posted on UMTERPS.

More info here.

MTSU Tailgate - Sponsored by Mamma Lucia of College Park

Mamma Lucia Restaurants
Date: September 19, 2009

Time: 15 minutes after Terp Alley and before the MTSU game

Location: In front of the Gossett Football Team House

Cost: FREE

RSVP LINK HERE

Come join us at our pre-game tailgate to meet fellow MGN members and have some delicious food thanks to our generous sponsors. This year to help our sponsors know how much food to prepare we are asking that MGN members RSVP their intention to attend the tailgate. Only MGN members and up to 3 members of their immediate family may attend the tailgate. Please do not ask for exceptions.

Win passes to the MGN Suite!
Before each home game a raffle will be held to determine the winner of 2 passes to the new MGN suite in Byrd Stadium. The winner will be selected at random from the list of MGN members who RSVP'd that they would be attending that week's tailgate.

Complete and submit the form below to indicate that you would like to attend the tailgate and be entered in the raffle for passes to the MGN suite.

Registration closes at 5PM Wednesday afternoon.

JMU Game Experience

It began with the band, cheerleaders and team walking down Terp Alley. We appreciate all the fans who welcomed the team as they exited the buses and made their way down to Gossett. Next came the MGN Tailgate where over 200 folks enjoyed some good food and comraderie. The Cortland Alums wore their red and white (their colors, too) and cheered for our team as well (Thanks ICA for the tix!). Our team was able to clinch a victory from a very tenacious JMU team. We overcame the terrible loss of Nolan Carroll (broken tibia - please send best wishes his way) but with perseverance and Nick Ferrara's kick, we won our first game at home!

Also enjoy the beautiful photos of gameday by Christopher Blunck from Flicker. The young man that you might not recognize is Johnny Holliday's grandson, Jack, who was our guest on the sideline and received the game ball at the end of the game!!

Meet Our Players - Sam LB Adrian Moten, Team Captain

Continuing with our 20 Questions as we introduce you to our 2009 team!

Name – Adrian Moten

Jersey Number - 54

Position - Sam LBer

Football Year - Junior

Major – Criminal Justice

Hometown – Brandywine, MD

High School/Head Coach – Gwynn Park/ Danny Hayes

Birthday – 4/22

Why did you choose to play for the Terps?

I loved the school and the coaches.

What is your most memorable moment on the field/practice?

’Beating BC at home in my Freshman year. Making a crucial sack.

What is your favorite food?

Pizza with sausage

What is you favorite leisure time activity?

Video games with PSIII

Where in the world would you like to visit?

Paris

What are you listening to on your iPod?

R & B Usher

Who is your favorite fictional character or TV, movie , book?

Coach from Remember the Titans!

Do you have a favorite professional sports team? If so, which one?

Washington Redskins

Who is the person you would most like to meet (living or dead)?

Michael Jackson

What community service do you perform?

MOST (Men of Strength Program) and BBBS

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? If you are perfect, say so!

Wish I had a 4.0 GPA

What are 3 things that you would like people to know about you?

I am always smiling, I have a good outlook on life, and I am happy to be here.