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[jff97]

Maybe the Terp players haven't been to Phila. either.

Looks like Ahearn, Leubecker and May have. Not sure about anyone else.

[njbill]

Just playing off sc's comment.

Off the top of my head, I can think of two Terps who definitely have been to Philly, though they aren't playing.

[Matnum PI]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

[Seacoaster(1)]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

[user1020]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

Exactly. They don’t look the best, but it’s February and they have Cathy Reese.

[jff97]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

[Seacoaster(1)]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

Well, that is a good point. Happily, not a Terp fan, so I don't much care. If they play like they did today, I can see them going 1-2 over those three games.

[jff97]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

Well, that is a good point. Happily, not a Terp fan, so I don't much care. If they play like they did today, I can see them going 1-2 over those three games.

I can see them going 1-2 as well. Then again, at least they're playing good competition and learning what they need to work on. Most highly ranked teams do a good job scheduling, except for the one down in Durham.....

[Madlax59]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

Well, that is a good point. Happily, not a Terp fan, so I don't much care. If they play like they did today, I can see them going 1-2 over those three games.

I can see them going 1-2 as well. Then again, at least they're playing good competition and learning what they need to work on. Most highly ranked teams do a good job scheduling, except for the one down in Durham.....

Calling it now they will go 3-0 next 3 games.

[DMac]

Missed most of this one (plus the network was going back and forth between two games).
Was doing a little cooking. For those who don't visit the food thread (fools). Bok choy and
mushroom sauce, pretty crazy good. Wings and ribs Asian style too. Good stuff...and how
'bout that focus!!!

[DMac]

New carpet (long overdue) at the Kopf looks nice.
Cornell up 10-4 over Gate at the half.

[Carolinagrad]

Terps have significantly better talent than their next three opponents. I was not impressed with Florida last week at UNC. They should come out of that stretch 3-0.

[Kleizaster]

Terps have significantly better talent than their next three opponents. I was not impressed with Florida last week at UNC. They should come out of that stretch 3-0.

I think we should pause before using the term "should" with this MD team. They havn't earned the right to be given the benefit of the doubt. Florida almost always loses against UNC. It's not indicative of how they'll play game to game. a talented UNC team this year btw that is no slouch. is MD better overall than florida? probably. But florida is still good and has some talent. I'd argue Emma LoPinto is a better attacker than anyone currently on Maryland. If MD wins it'll be a close game. i can also see a florida upset.

[VAMomGlax2019]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

JMU doesn’t have the offense this year, I like UMD in this game. Shut down Peterson and take away Jankowski as JMUs second option and their offense falls off a cliff. VT should have beaten JMU. They limited these two players, but VT gifted JMU 17 turnovers. Many of which were unforced. Credit to the JMU goalie. She stepped up big that game and bailed the Dukes out. I think UMD wins this one.

[Matnum PI]

TODAY's Best Games, in order:

1 Towson vs Loyola 2/22/2023
2 Delaware vs Temple 2/22/2023
3 Army vs Marist 2/22/2023
4 UMass vs Siena 2/22/2023
5 Clemson vs Gardner-Webb 2/22/2023
6 East Carolina vs Campbell 2/22/2023
7 UAlbany vs Fairfield 2/22/2023
8 Manhattan vs Monmouth 2/22/2023
9 Villanova vs La Salle 2/22/2023
10 Quinnipiac vs Yale 2/22/2023
11 Youngstown State vs Cincinnati 2/22/2023
12 Delaware State vs Presbyterian 2/22/2023
13 VCU vs Radford 2/22/2023
14 Stonehill vs UMass Lowell 2/22/2023
15 Iona vs Fairleigh Dickinson 2/22/2023
16 Old Dominion vs William & Mary 2/22/2023
17 LIU vs Vermont 2/22/2023
18 Lafayette vs Wagner 2/22/2023
19 New Hampshire vs Merrimack 2/22/2023
20 Saint Francis vs Longwood 2/22/2023
21 Columbia vs Central Connecticut 2/22/2023

[Seacoaster(1)]

15-9, Final. A W but not an impressive win. And... A W is a W.

Agreed. Terps are a work in progress, and in February, that's fine.

The big issue for them is the schedule isn't really built for a team that's a work in progress. Go to Florida on Saturday, then at JMU on Mar. 1 and host Denver on Mar. 5. Not a lot of margin for error to work through some things. Watched a few minutes because the stream was spotty but it appears the big issues are the defense hasn't gelled and they need to have someone other than Leubecker and May step up and be a scorer.

JMU doesn’t have the offense this year, I like UMD in this game. Shut down Peterson and take away Jankowski as JMUs second option and their offense falls off a cliff. VT should have beaten JMU. They limited these two players, but VT gifted JMU 17 turnovers. Many of which were unforced. Credit to the JMU goalie. She stepped up big that game and bailed the Dukes out. I think UMD wins this one.

I am a bad prognosticator, generally speaking. But for the sake of discussion, I'm "calling it now" that Maryland loses to Florida narrowly, beats JMU, and loses to Denver. If I'm wrong, I'm OK with that, as I like Maryland and Reese.

[suffolk]

Maryland’s defense is on a different stratosphere than Florida’s.Maryland also have a significant edge on the draw circle. Maryland should win vs Florida. If I was betting I would say by a 5-6 goal differential.

[watcherinthewoods]

Prior to Cuse game, I would have said MD defense could handle itself, but the D and the entire team looked a bit lost in the Dome. Unlike MD to come out so NOT game-ready, IMHO.

On the other side, the Gator's convincing win against Michigan does not have the same juice as we may have thought since the Big Blue are not where they were expected to be to be at this juncture. Add to that Florida got clobbered by a still wobbly UNC.

I think both teams will come out firing with a lot to prove. Have to give the nod to MD as I expect they are just the more disciplined team.

[Justalaxdad]

Maryland’s defense is on a different stratosphere than Florida’s.Maryland also have a significant edge on the draw circle. Maryland should win vs Florida. If I was betting I would say by a 5-6 goal differential.

Florida held UNC (@UNC) to 12. Maryland "held" 'Cuse (@Cuse) to 20. Looking at the numbers, them being in a different stratosphere might be a bit of an overstatement.

[Dr. Tact]

TODAY's Best Games, in order:

1 Towson vs Loyola 2/22/2023

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