Delaware vs. Maryland

[Crazysilver03]

I grew up in Baltimore watching the Terrapins. I moved to Delaware during high school and this will be my 4th year at Univ of Delaware.

The game that I have been waiting for is upon us.

Maryland finished not so hot last year, whereas Delaware finished 2nd in the nation. Delaware lost Joe Flacco but gained Rob Schoenhoft from Ohio St.

How do people see the game playing out? Can Maryland pose a threat to Delaware or will they be neutral?

[OregonBird]

The Terps will do what they normally do in their first game against an inferrior oppt. They'll win by 10 or 13 points after having looked uninspired through 3 qtrs.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Hmm I think maybe I'll go to this game.

[Flosman]

The Terps hang 50 + on the Blue Hens. MD is simply to good on the O line not to. Actually think Ralph gets back on track this season.

[EddieO's21]

I grew up in Baltimore watching the Terrapins. I moved to Delaware during high school and this will be my 4th year at Univ of Delaware.

The game that I have been waiting for is upon us.

Maryland finished not so hot last year, whereas Delaware finished 2nd in the nation. Delaware lost Joe Flacco but gained Rob Schoenhoft from Ohio St.

How do people see the game playing out? Can Maryland pose a threat to Delaware or will they be neutral?

I think this should be the other way around...i think U Del can hang in for a good half...but the O Line of UMD will dominate...42-17

[Guest Sailor Jerry]

Delaware lost Omar Cuff too, and he was better than Flacco was. The Terps should win this one handedly.

[Crazysilver03]

Delaware lost Omar Cuff too, and he was better than Flacco was. The Terps should win this one handedly.

Love can reproduce about 90% of what Cuff could do.

Delaware has been ranked nationally at 4, 5, 7, and 11th in the four preseason polls that have been released.

I have stopped paying a lot of attention to Maryland since starting at Delaware, but I feel as if Delaware will pull out a win in this game.

[Crazysilver03]

Delaware lost Omar Cuff too, and he was better than Flacco was. The Terps should win this one handedly.

Delaware got 10-15 players that transferred and will provide big spots on the team now.

[Flosman]

Love can reproduce about 90% of what Cuff could do.

Delaware has been ranked nationally at 4, 5, 7, and 11th in the four preseason polls that have been released.

I have stopped paying a lot of attention to Maryland since starting at Delaware, but I feel as if Delaware will pull out a win in this game.

They got guys that could not get on the field at other places. MD's o-line will completely dominate them. It is simply a mismatch. Maybe they can score some against the Terps, but barring 5+ TOs the Terps will overwhelm them. I predict multiple 100 yard+ rushers for the Terps.

[Guest Sailor Jerry]

All of that may be so, and the dropoff between I-AA starters and I-A starters isn't that great. But the dropoff between backups is huge. Maryland will keep churning out big hosses who can steamroll people while UD's backups aren't going to be able to keep up. I've been to UD a couple of times and I know what they're capable of. And I think KC Keeler is a hell of a coach.

[Flosman]

All of that may be so, and the dropoff between I-AA starters and I-A starters isn't that great. But the dropoff between backups is huge. Maryland will keep churning out big hosses who can steamroll people while UD's backups aren't going to be able to keep up. I've been to UD a couple of times and I know what they're capable of. And I think KC Keeler is a hell of a coach.

This is my point exactly. MD likely has the best O-line in the ACC this year, IMO. Bey is one of the most talented recievers in the country, Scott and the kid from Lackey HS I know are talented backs. If the QB does not do stupid things MD will just steamroll them.

[Birds of B'more]

Maryland should win based on talent alone, but like their other opening games against 1-AA opponents it won't be a thing of beauty and I doubt that many questions will be answered by game's end.

[jerryterp]

I'm glad we're playiing Shoenhoft in his first game. I think he'll develop as the season goes on. I like other Terp fans think our O line will be too much for the Blue Hens. I'll be there.

[Fairfax Bird]

I grew up in Baltimore watching the Terrapins. I moved to Delaware during high school and this will be my 4th year at Univ of Delaware.

The game that I have been waiting for is upon us.

Maryland finished not so hot last year, whereas Delaware finished 2nd in the nation. Delaware lost Joe Flacco but gained Rob Schoenhoft from Ohio St.

How do people see the game playing out? Can Maryland pose a threat to Delaware or will they be neutral?

Are you comparing a 2nd place finish in the Sub-division to playing in the ACC? Poor choice. Maryland has way more talent, but Delaware will be motivated.

Maryland 37 Delaware 24.

[Mackus]

Really wish I could go to this game but I'm gonna be out of town.

Maryland wins big. 35-17.