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[Mike B]

11.5 point favorite? If I were a gambler, I would definitely take a shot with Maryland. I think they can easily upset UK.

Tough to bet on CBB so early in the year. Just a feeling but I think Maryland struggles early in the game and maybe settles down and makes a late run. I think with the Wildcats size, Maryland will have to be hot from the outside to pull off the upset.
UK is really big, and it will be interesting to see if Lenn is able to hold his own and if the younger bigs get intimidated by the length and jumping ability UK has.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Tough to bet on CBB so early in the year. Just a feeling but I think Maryland struggles early in the game and maybe settles down and makes a late run. I think with the Wildcats size, Maryland will have to be hot from the outside to pull off the upset.
UK is really big, and it will be interesting to see if Len is able to hold his own and if the younger bigs get intimidated by the length and jumping ability UK has.

Yeah, I would agree with this. Obviously Kentucky had a lot of turnover as well, but they start with the mindset of knowing they are good team, while MD has to work to prove they are.

Hard game to handicap really, because it is the opener, and both teams are relying on so many new players.

I want to see Maryland play defense, compete on the boards, and play aggressive throughout. I think anything from a Kentucky blow out (15-20 points) to a Maryland win is possible.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Sorry if this has already been posted... MD's uni's tonight:



Love it!

Fitting for a game in Brooklyn after all.

[mweb08]

The inside looks incredibly nice... but the outside... eww, really?

I actually like how it looks.

[Mike B]

Yeah, I would agree with this. Obviously Kentucky had a lot of turnover as well, but they start with the mindset of knowing they are good team, while MD has to work to prove they are.

Hard game to handicap really, because it is the opener, and both teams are relying on so many new players.

I want to see Maryland play defense, compete on the boards, and play aggressive throughout. I think anything from a Kentucky blow out (15-20 points) to a Maryland win is possible.

My feelings exactly. I hope they use this game as a barometer on what they need to do to get better. Turgeon comes with the rep that his teams get better as the year goes on.
Last year was not a fair test....this year with all the added players should be a good test of his teaching ability.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I actually like how it looks.

Goes to show that being wrong on occasion can happen to the best of us!

[ravens8589]

I am pumped for this game. I have not been this excited since the Vazquez era.

[mweb08]

Goes to show that being wrong on occasion can happen to the best of us!

Ha, at least it's only on occasion.

[Adam Wolff]

I'm beyond excited for this game!

[BobPhelan]

Hell yeah let's go!

[You Play to Win the Game]

I honestly don't care, but this is kinda funny... When will ESPN acknowledge that the TERPS are who Kentucky are playing tonight?

[You Play to Win the Game]

Sloppy early, but a scrappy start by the Terps. If the 3's start going down, look out. They've gotten plenty of good looks already. Wells is ridiculously athletic... Len looks improved.

[Adam Wolff]

Terps definitely have got some nerves early. Like the overall look of the team, though.

[BobPhelan]

A lot of fouls. Can't get into a groove.

[mweb08]

Sloppy early, but a scrappy start by the Terps. If the 3's start going down, look out. They've gotten plenty of good looks already. Wells is ridiculously athletic... Len looks improved.

Len had a great move and nice dunk, but did you see that attempt to go glass on the jumper? Yeesh. And he looked bad on another play or two as well.

He definitely has a lot of physical talent.

[Adam Wolff]

Maryland couldn't be shooting the ball any worse right now.

Mitchell looks good on the boards.

[BobPhelan]

Can't hit anything. That needs to change fast.

[mweb08]

That was a nice offense-defense sequence for Len.

[Adam Wolff]

That was a nice offense-defense sequence for Len.

He looks like a guy that if it really just 'clicks', he could be really good. Already looks pretty good on the defensive and rebounding front to me.

[Chris B]

Gentlemen...how's Dez doing? Im without tv at the moment.