Official Maryland Terps Thread 3.0

80sballboy · Post #1601 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:37 pm

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Must be a slow day for Terps news after another collapse in the second half. Of course, Michigan State was terrific when they needed to be yesterday. Only good news is that Fernando been so bad lately that maybe he considers staying for one more year.

Wizardspride · Post #1602 » by **Wizardspride** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:43 pm

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Must be a slow day for Terps news after another collapse in the second half. Of course, Michigan State was terrific when they needed to be yesterday. Only good news is that Fernando been so bad lately that maybe he considers staying for one more year.

I'm sure you've noticed that I tend tO focus more on football than Men's Hoops and thats primarily because of the two men leading the programs.

I think DJ Durkin will ultimately turn UMD into a successful football program.

Now as for Turgeon......no confidence in his AT ALL. :nonono:

Wizardspride · Post #1603 » by **Wizardspride** » Thu Feb 1, 2018 10:52 pm

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1605 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sun Feb 4, 2018 2:38 pm

I expect the Terrapins will win big today.

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80sballboy · Post #1606 » by **80sballboy** » Sun Feb 4, 2018 9:29 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:I expect the Terrapins will win big today.

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Well, a five point win at home against a bad Wisconsin team is not very impressive. Hopefully get Ceko back at some point because Fernando doesn't know how to defend a good post player without fouling him or he goes for every head fake because he's trying to block shots

Wizardspride · Post #1607 » by **Wizardspride** » Wed Feb 7, 2018 7:10 pm

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1608 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:55 am

Not surprised they lost again on the road.

My one observation is that IF Bruno Fernando is an NBA first-round pick THEN he MUST BE going up against some really really good (perhaps better?) players (who are not projected first round picks.)

One kid let him up today.

Wizardspride · Post #1609 » by **Wizardspride** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 9:34 am

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Post #1610 » by **Ruzious** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:32 pm

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Not surprised they lost again on the road.

My one observation is that it Bruno Fernando is an NBA first-round pick he is going up against some really really good (perhaps better?) players who are not projected first round picks.

One kid let him up today.

Yeah, Bruno is nowhere near ready for the NBA. I'm starting to question Turgeon's ability to develop his players. Next season has to be dramatically better.

80sballboy · Post #1611 » by **80sballboy** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 3:36 pm

Ruzious wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Not surprised they lost again on the road.

My one observation is that it Bruno Fernando is an NBA first-round pick he is going up against some really really good (perhaps better?) players who are not projected first round picks.

One kid let him up today.

Yeah, Bruno is nowhere near ready for the NBA. I'm starting to question Turgeon's ability to develop his players. Next season has to be dramatically better.

I'm not a huge Turge fan but I have to give him a pass on this season due to losing 3 post players. The only thing I blame him for is not getting a backup point guard when Brantley left. It's obvious that Cowan has got very little left after playing 40 minutes every night.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1612 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 9:09 pm

Ruzious wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Not surprised they lost again on the road.

My one observation is that it Bruno Fernando is an NBA first-round pick he is going up against some really really good (perhaps better?) players who are not projected first round picks.

One kid let him up today.

Yeah, Bruno is nowhere near ready for the NBA. I'm starting to question Turgeon's ability to develop his players. Next season has to be dramatically better.

My opinion:

What the majority of the fans are saying about Turgeon is true:

--he is poor at developing players
--his team's underperform
--the Terrapins are not ever going to get significantly better as long as he is coaching
++He runs a horrible offense
++His big men never ever get any better

Ruzious, after saying all that I would still RATE him as A Slightly Above-Average Coach. I think he's a really good guy. If you look at the bigger picture his players do get drafted.Mark Turgeon has been a pretty damn good recruiter

Sunshine Jake Layman is still in the NBA. Diamond Stone did not want to go to class so he paid the price. People lied to him and he did not get that first round selection did he? Melo Trimble took his talent as far as it will take him. He had a triple double in the G League the other day. In all scouts give attention to MTs players.

Alex Len is getting paid large.

Bruno Fernando is probably still going to get paid large...and I agree he is nowhere near ready. I tweeted to Bruno that I think you should stay but he's got to do what's best for him.

***I still think Maryland's Justin Jackson is better than the one that just got to the NBA from North Carolina***

I don't really care what happens with Turgeon's contract.

Let's see what happens with his recruits coming in next season. He deserves the opportunity to coach that team that he recruited.. if both Fernando and Jackson return that team could be a beast!!!

Mark Turgeon has been a pretty damn good recruiter. Kevin Huerter has a chance to make it to the NBA.

The Terrapins could do pretty well in the Big Ten Tournament you never know.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1613 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Thu Feb 8, 2018 9:11 pm

80sballboy wrote:
Ruzious wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Not surprised they lost again on the road.

My one observation is that it Bruno Fernando is an NBA first-round pick he is going up against some really really good (perhaps better?) players who are not projected first round picks.

One kid let him up today.

Yeah, Bruno is nowhere near ready for the NBA. I'm starting to question Turgeon's ability to develop his players. Next season has to be dramatically better.

I'm not a huge Turge fan but I have to give him a pass on this season due to losing 3 post players. The only thing I blame him for is not getting a backup point guard when Brantley left. It's obvious that Cowan has got very little left after playing 40 minutes every night.

That's another great point, 80s.

Turgeon is doing a great job coaching considering the injuries.

Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1614 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:23 pm

According to Ken Pomeroy the Terrapins rank 40th.

Today's game against Northwestern gives the Terrapins the opportunity to beat a team that hopes to go to the NCAA tournament.

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Chocolate City Jordanaire · Post #1615 » by **Chocolate City Jordanaire** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:24 am

Nice win over Northwestern.

I STILL THINK THE TERPS CAN SNEAK INTO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT...shouting but don't tell anyone.

80sballboy · Post #1616 » by **80sballboy** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:59 am

Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Nice win over Northwestern.

I STILL THINK THE TERPS CAN SNEAK INTO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT...shouting but don't tell anyone.

Maryland is 60 in the RPI. The selection committee does not look at Ken Pom. They have to win out, beat Michigan, probably win 2 games in the Big 10 Tourney and maybe they will sneak in. Their road record is horrible. No way they let them in with their best win being Butler and a horrific road record. They are 1-8 against top 50 RPI teams.

Wizardspride · Post #1617 » by **Wizardspride** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:57 am

Former Terp Frank Reich.

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Post #1618 » by **Ruzious** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:32 pm

80sballboy wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Nice win over Northwestern.

I STILL THINK THE TERPS CAN SNEAK INTO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT...shouting but don't tell anyone.

Maryland is 60 in the RPI. The selection committee does not look at Ken Pom. They have to win out, beat Michigan, probably win 2 games in the Big 10 Tourney and maybe they will sneak in. Their road record is horrible. No way they let them in with their best win being Butler and a horrific road record. They are 1-8 against top 50 RPI teams.

Joe Linardi said the Terps have a 46% chance to make the NCAA tournament.

FAH1223 · Post #1619 » by **FAH1223** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:15 pm

80sballboy wrote:
Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:Nice win over Northwestern.

I STILL THINK THE TERPS CAN SNEAK INTO THE NCAA TOURNAMENT...shouting but don't tell anyone.

Maryland is 60 in the RPI. The selection committee does not look at Ken Pom. They have to win out, beat Michigan, probably win 2 games in the Big 10 Tourney and maybe they will sneak in. Their road record is horrible. No way they let them in with their best win being Butler and a horrific road record. They are 1-8 against top 50 RPI teams.

Man that Michigan State game at home still stings. :banghead:

They also played Purdue tough.

Wizardspride · Post #1620 » by **Wizardspride** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:35 pm

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