Brian: I grew up in University Park - I could walk to football and basketball games in 20-30 minutes.  As a young boy we could go to the football games and the stadium opened the gates at half-time and we would go in to watch the second half.
 
I went to the famous High School game of Powers Memorial  (with the then Lou Alcindor) versus DeMatha. I also went to basketball games where the most excitement was the floor mop race at half time and I watched 4 corners slow down.

Graduation from Maryland was in 1965. Following Medical School and surgical training I joined a surgical practice in 1980.  My wife signed me up for the Terrapin Club knowing how much I enjoyed seeing my alma mater play.

Brian: I am not sure this fits but when I was a student we had to take two Physical Education classes. I played some golf poorly and thought I could take golf as my course - a win win situation. The athletic department provided the instructors.

This requirement was taken in the summer. Ah yes, warm weather and all. Unfortunately the instructor was a very nice gentleman but who happened to be the wrestling coach (Sully Krouse). I use this story as an excuse for my game.

Brian: Len Bias

Brian: A healthy and safe year with some unexpected success.

Brian: Miracle in Miami. I watched it on tv and could not believe it.

Brian: 1957 the Queen's Game. Terps vs. North Carolina. Hardest ticket in town. My parents took me, not sure why me and neither of my two older brothers. I have won a few bets on whether the Queen of England ever went to a Terps football game.

She stopped at a Giant food store in Chillum to visit the new American idea of a supermarket.  The store is now a Petco store.

Brian: It's my hometown team.