April 17, 2000
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -
Maryland's three quarterbacks combined to complete 27 of 38 passes for 377 yards to highlight the Terrapins' annual Red-White scrimmage Friday, April 14 in Byrd Stadium. Junior college transfer Shaun Hill (Parsons, Kan.) was 13 of 16 for 152 yards, including a 4-yard TD pass to tight end Jeff Dugan (Allison Park, Pa.). Sophomore QB Latrez Harrison (Atlanta, Ga.) was 7 of 10 for 96 yards, including a 43-yard scoring pass to junior receiver Guilian Gary (Horseheads, N.Y.), who led all receivers with five catches for 115 yards. Last year's starting QB, Calvin McCall (Miami, Fla.), was 7 of 12 for 129 yards. All three will continue their battle for the starting signal-calling duties when fall camp convenes in mid-August.
Junior Marc Riley (Coram, N.Y.) led all rushers with 44 yards on 12 carries. Sophomore Bruce Perry (Philadelphia, Pa.) totaled 39 yards on 10 totes. Both scored touchdowns.
Important Fall Dates To Remember
July 22-23 ACC Football Kickoff
(Greensboro, N.C.)
August 13 Newcomers report
August 14 Newcomer practices
August 15 Newcomer practices
August 16 Varsity reports
August 17 Media Day
August 18 First full-squad practice
September 9 Season opener vs. Temple
(Byrd Stadium)
Season Tickets Available For Purchase
Season tickets for Maryland's 2000 home football season are now available for purchase through the Terrapin Ticket Office.
The Terps, who came within one victory of advancing to a bowl game in 1999, are slated to play six games at Byrd Stadium this coming season, including a special Thursday night matchup against defending national champion Florida State. Maryland also plays host to ACC foes Wake Forest, NC State and Georgia Tech and non-conference opponents Temple and Middle Tennessee State.
Season tickets for the Terps' six-game home slate are $138 for adults and $90 for youths. The most economical package is the Family Four Pack, which allows four family members a season ticket in a particular area of the stadium at a season rate of $168.
Single-game tickets for home games remain at $23 for adults and $15 for youths, ages 18 and under.
Additionally, fans may purchase specially-discounted group tickets for corporate outings, parties, youth teams or leagues, church groups, or any other association or group. Group tickets are available for any of Maryland's six home games at the following rates: $18 per ticket for groups of 20 or more, $15 per ticket for groups of 50 or more, and $12 per ticket for groups of 100 or more.
Three of Maryland's six home opponents played in bowl games last year -- Florida State (Sugar), Georgia Tech (Gator) and Wake Forest (Aloha).
Fans may contact the Terrapin Ticket Office at 301-314-7070 or 800-462-TERP to place an order or seek further ticket information.
Sanders, Cowsette Taken In 2000 NFL Draft
Maryland junior Lewis Sanders (Staten Island, N.Y.) was chosen Sunday as the 95th pick overall in the 2000 NFL draft, chosen with the first pick the fourth round by the Cleveland Browns. Taken with the first pick of day two in the draft, Sanders joins former Terp Kendall Ogle who was drafted last year as a sixth-round choice of theBrowns. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Delbert Cowsette (Cleveland, Ohio) was chosen in the seventh round by the Washington Redskins, who selected him as the 216th choice overall. Cowsette will be reunited with Redskins assistant coach Rubin Carter, who was his position coach his first two seasons as a Terrapin.
At the close of the two-day draft, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper, Jr., listed Maryland running back LaMont Jordan (Forestville, Md.) as the No. 3-rated senior available for the 2001 draft.
