2010 Terps Freshman Class Checks In

The Gosett Team House was filled with our newest Terps and some of their families to set off the 2010 season. It was great to see the families with their young men and preparing them for the start of their college career. After dinner Ralph introduced the coaching staff and support personnel. Then each player came up and gave their name, position, school and introduced the family members that were present. Then families said their good-byes and their Terp life is on!!!
Go TERPS!!!

MGN Kickoff for 2010 Season

Last week Sonoma's Bar and Grill hosted a season kickoff event with many fans present to hear the coaches, ask questions and meet other Terp fans. We repeated the event at Gossett this week and all enjoyed a fun and informative event. After some time for folks to move through the complex they convened in the Terps auditorium and heard from Larry Grabenstein, our MGN Chairman, followed by Ralph, then James and Don. James and Don highlighted their side of the ball and some players on some video footage. A Q & A session followed and then all moved to the dining room for some goodies supplied by Looney's.

2010 Gossett Staff Party at Nick's Riverside Grill

The Gossett Staff including coaches, GAs, Interns, Trainers, Assistants, Academic Support, etc., enjoyed a lovely evening at the Washington Harbor hosted by Nick Cibel of Nick's Riverside Grill. The food and the fellowship were wonderful! The highlight of the evening was a "quiz" given by the GAs to the guests. They had collected notable (funny) quotes from the various meetings and the those present had to take the quiz to guess who said them. The winner was Jemal Griffin and the quote most loved by the group was the one by David Sollazzo in reference to a recuiting trip in Florida - "There was an alligator in the street. No kidding. I swear it was a dinosaur - at least five feet off the ground!!!" A couple of others: "He has 13 offers, but only 17 are legit" and "You're gonna have to decide this summer, you want to get tattoos or do you want to eat?!?" It was a very good time!!

MGN Sponsor Dinner

As you know the MGN is truly the backbone of support for the Terps Football program. We are very appreciative of all our members and thank them for their support. Another group of people who help out significantly are our sponsors. We recently enjoyed a sponsor dinner at the home of Dr. Erik and Joyce Young. Good friends, good food and good times...

Football Players work with Campers

Several of our players are spending time with campers during a summer class experience. I was able to capture some shots at the pool. So many of the campers just love being with the ball players. Activities include swimming, games, and computer time. The camp is run by Dr. Elizabeth Brown.

MGN Auction Item - Dinner with Colin and Gloria

In the past four years, Colin Potts and Gloria Friedgen have offered a gourmet dinner paired with select wines to the highest bidder. At our last Gala, Barry Gossett and John Alahouzas were bidding back and forth for the dinner and to make everyone happy (including the MGN!) we sold it to both gentlemen. Each would bring a guest couple to dine with Ralph and I, Don Brown, and James and Fumi Franklin. So yesterday we enjoyed a delicious dinner starting with a traditional Italian Antipasto Misto, then moving on to dinner:

First Course

Maryland Lump Crab Cake with Grilled Zucchini served with Remoulade

with Provenance Vineyards Napa Valley 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course

Stuffed Eggland served with Manicotti and Tomato Sauce

with COS Frappato 2007 - Sicilia

Third Course

Classic Osso Bucco with Creamy Fontin and Mascarpone Polenta

with Cantine Martinelli Sagrantino di Montefalco Sor Anna 2003 Umbria

Fourth Course

Milk Chocolate Creme Brulee with Fres Raspberries

with Poggio Salvi 2000 Vin Santo del Chianti-Siena

Coffee

Believe it or not, football was not on the table. Conversation was light and enjoyable and everyone had a great time!

Thanks to John and Barry for thinking this was a valuable auction item!

Buon appetit!

MGN Gold Cocktail Party - May 7th

The change in venue didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the folks who attended the 10th MGN Gold Cocktail Party. It was a beautiful evening, unlike the cold, rainy weather in the previous years - change of venue proved good for that!

We mixed and mingled, had some good times with some of our very loyal supporters and for that we are always grateful.

Enjoy the photos taken by Dale Helmer Jr., father of John Helmer, football letterman (whose father/grandfather, coincidentally is Dale Helmer Sr, who was substitute taught for me in La Jolla, CA, when we were with the Chargers!)

Devonte Campbell

DEVONTE CAMPBELL

Tight End

Kerry Boykins

KERRY BOYKINSReceiver

CJ Brown

CJ BROWN

Quarterback