Oct. 14, 1997
Terps Travel to Winston-Salem to Face Conference Rival Wake Forest
MARYLAND TERRAPINS (2-4, 1-2 ACC)
AT
WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS (2-4, 1-3 ACC)
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 1997; 1:00 P.M.
GROVES STADIUM/31,500
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA
"We played good enough to win and we played hard enough to win. But we didn't play smart enough to win. We are a better football team than our record indicates."
Ron Vanderlinden
Head Coach, University of Maryland
October 11, 1997
TERPS TRAVEL TO WAKE FOREST TO PLAY FOR SECOND ACC WIN
Maryland travels to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to play the Demon Deacons of Wake Forest University in search of its second consecutive ACC victory and third overall victory in the last four weeks. The Terps defeated Temple (Sept. 27) and Duke (Oct. 4) for their first two victories of the season and look to give Head Coach Ron Vanderlinden his third career victory today on Tobacco Road. Maryland most recently won back-to-back conference games last season when it defeated Wake Forest (Oct. 19) in Byrd Stadium and Duke (Oct. 26) in Durham. The Terps also won consecutive conference games during the 1990 season as they defeated the Demon Deacons (Oct. 13) at home and Blue Devils (Oct. 20) on the road. Maryland holds a 1-1 slate on the road this season having won at Temple and lost to Florida State in Tallahassee.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Maryland is looking to win its ninth consecutive game at Groves Stadium. The Terps have won every game played between these two teams in Winston-Salem since the 1981 season. The Terps have not lost in Groves Stadium since October 20, 1979 when the Deacons took a 25-17 decision. Maryland is the winningest opponent in Groves Stadium with 12 victories; North Carolina, N.C. State and Virginia have each won 11 times in the stadium since it opened in 1968.
MARYLAND RECENTLY IN GROVES STADIUM
Maryland has won eight consecutive games versus Wake Forest in Groves Stadium. The string dates back to the 1981 season.
1995 W, 9-6 1987 W, 14-0
1993 W, 31-7 1985 W, 26-3
1991 W, 23-22 1983 W, 36-33
1989 W, 27-7 1981 W, 45-33
MARYLAND FOOTBALL BY THE NUMBERS
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan, who enters today's game versus Wake Forest with a team leading 327 yards, is looking to become the first freshman since Steve Atkins in 1975 to lead the Terps in rushing.
1 True freshman Brian Kopka leads Maryland in scoring and is perfect, 5-5, on extra point attempts.
3 Brian Cummings enters today's game versus Wake Forest with 858 yards on the season. He is looking to surpass the 1,000 yards passing mark for the third consecutive season.
5 Sophomore Lewis Sanders is averaging 24.1 yards per kickoff return and is looking to become only the fifth player since 1980 to average 24 or more yards on kickoff returns for the season.
6 Senior quarterback Brian Cummings has completed at least 50 percent of his passes in each game this season and has completed at least 60 percent in five of his six games this season.
24 Senior quarterback Brian Cummings has been responsible for five touchdowns this season and is responsible for 24 during his career (16 passing and 8 rushing).
50 Senior quarterback Brian Cummings is responsible for 50 percent of Maryland's 10 touchdowns this season (4 passing, 1 rushing).
CUMMINGS SURPASSES 3,000 CAREER PASSING YARDS
Senior co-captain Brian Cummings became only the 10th quarterback in school history to surpass the 3,000 career passing yards plateau as he threw for 197 yards against West Virginia. Cummings has now thrown for 3,178 yards and enters this afternoon's game ranked in 8th place all-time in school history. Cummings is entering into select company with five of the seven quarterbacks ahead of him currently playing or having enjoyed National Football League careers.
CUMMINGS ON THE TERPS' PASSING LISTS
Senior co-captain Brian Cummings completed 15 of 24 pass for 197 yards against West Virginia. He has now completed 264 of 452 career passes for 3,178 yards entering today's game versus Wake Forest. He ranks within the top ten in three categories in school history.
Career Completions Career Attempts Career Yards
1. Scott Milanovich, 650 Milanovich, 982 Milanovich, 7,301
2. Boomer Esiason, 461 Esiason, 850 Esiason, 6,259
3. Neil O'Donnell, 387 O'Donnell, 658 O'Donnell, 4,989
4. Dan Henning, 353 Henning, 641 Henning, 4,560
5. John Kaleo, 305 Kaleo, 537 Kaleo, 3.660
6. Dick Shiner, 287 Shiner, 536 Gelbaugh, 3,659
7. Scott Zolak, 270 Zolak, 509 Shiner, 3,410
8. Brian Cummings, 264 Gelbaugh, 454 Avellini, 3,222
9. Stan Gelbaugh, 244 Cummings, 452 Cummings, 3,178
RODGERS RETURNS TO FORM
Senior tailback Buddy Rodgers accounted for 103 all-purpose yards and one touchdown against West Virginia. He gained 41 yards on 11 carries (3.7 yards per carry) and caught a career-high three passes for a career-high 62 yards in receptions. His 34-yard pass reception from Brian Cummings in the fourth quarter was also his personal career best. Rodgers' 11 carries were his first since Sept. 13 when he carried the ball six times against Florida State.
CLIMBING THE CHARTS
Senior Buddy Rodgers, a Doak Walker Award candidate as the nation's top running back, needs only 234 yards to surpass Bren Lowrey and become the 11th all-time leading career rusher in school history. In addition, he is in striking distance of becoming a member of the school's top-10 list.
Rank Player, Year Yards Rodgers Needs
10th Art Seymore, 1970-72 1,656 + 301
11th Bren Lowrey, 1986-89 1,636 + 235
12th Buddy Rodgers, 1994-Present 1,402
CAREER HIGHS WERE ESTABLISHED AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA BY...
...Redshirt freshman Mike Hull with a career-high four catches;
...Redshirt freshman Mike Hull with a career-high 40 reception yards;
...Redshirt freshman Mike Hull caught a career-high 15 yard pass;
...Senior Brian Cummings with a career-high 31-yard rush;
...Senior Brian Cummings with a career-high 48-yards rushing;
...True freshman LaMont Jordan with a career-high 24 reception yards;
...True freshman LaMont Jordan with a career-long 19-yard reception.
IT HAPPENED FOR THE FIRST TIME AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA...
...Redshirt freshman Mike Hull caught his first career touchdown pass;
...Redshirt junior Keon Russell fielded his first career punt;
...True freshman Doug Patterson threw his first career pass.
MARYLAND TIGHT ENDS BY THE NUMBERS
1 Redshirt freshman Mike Hull's touchdown against West Virginia was the first by a Maryland tight end since 1989.
1 Redshirt senior Eric Ogbogu, who was recruited as a tight end, caught one pass for 11 yards against Clemson on October 1, 1994.
4 The single season touchdown record by a Terp tight end. The record is held by Mike Tice (1981) and Ferrell Edmunds (1985).
9 Mike Hull's nine catches from the tight end position this season is the most since Brett Stevenson also caught nine during the 1991 season.
17.5 Ferrell Edmunds averaged 17.5 yards per reception during the 1986 season.
73 Ferrell Edmunds' 73-yard touchdown reception during the 1987 season is the longest by a tight end in school history.
83 Mike Tice, who enjoyed a distinguished NFL career, caught 83 passes from the tight end position during his Terp career (1979-82).
101 Ferrell Edmunds is the most prolific tight end in school history with 101 catches for 1,641 career yards.
1,641 Ferrell Edmund's 1,641 receiving yards as a tight end ranks as the seventh best career total in school history.
THE KO KID
Junior linebacker Kendall Ogle, a Butkus Award nominee, recorded a team-leading 13 tackles against West Virginia and is the team leader in tackles entering today game with 74. He averages 12.4 tackles per game. As a sophomore, Ogle recorded 74 total tackles for the season to place third on the team behind only Eric Barton and Eric Hicks. Included in Ogle's 13 tackles against West Virginia was one tackle for a loss of three yards and one assisted tackle on special teams. Ogle recorded a career-high 15 tackles against Duke on October 4.
TIGHT END HULL CATCHES FOUR PASSES FOR 40 YARDS
Redshirt freshman tight end Mike Hull caught a career-high four passes for a career-high 40 yards against West Virginia. In catching four passes from Brian Cummings, Hull nearly doubled his season reception number (he entered the game with five receptions). Against the Mountaineers, Hull had more receiving yards, 40, than he did in his first five games, 36. He also scored his first career touchdown on an eight-yard pass from Cummings in the fourth quarter to draw the Terps to within 24-14 with 11:20 remaining in the contest.
HULL'S TOUCHDOWN WAS FIRST BY A TIGHT END SINCE 1989
Redshirt freshman Mike Hull's eight-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter against West Virginia was the first by a Maryland tight end since David Carr's 54-yard touchdown catch from Neil O'Donnell on October 28, 1989 against North Carolina.
PASSES CAUGHT BY TIGHT ENDS
Redshirt freshman Mike Hull has caught 9 passes for 76 yards and enters today's game versus Wake Forest as the Terps third leading receiver. Hull has combined with redshirt freshman Tim Brown for 10 catches this season - double the number of catches by Maryland's tight end corps in 1994, 1995 and 1996 combined.
Year Tight Ends Yards
1997 10 86
1994,95, 96 5 34
CLIFF HANGER
Redshirt sophomore Clifton Crosby returned to the line-up for the first time against West Virginia after missing the first five games of the season with an eye injury. Crosby suffered a laceration to his eye from a shoulder pad blade on the first day the Terps practiced in pads during pre-season camp. Crosby recorded three tackles on 50 total plays.
THIS WEEK IN MARYLAND FOOTBALL HISTORY
Maryland played its first ever intercollegiate football game on October 15, 1892 against St. John's College.
THIS DATE IN MARYLAND FOOTBALL HISTORY
Maryland is 1-1 against Wake Forest on October 18. The Terps defeated the Deacons, 11-10, on October 18, 1990 while the Deacons were victorious on October 18, 1986, 27-21.
LAMONT JORDAN BY THE NUMBERS
1 True freshman Lamont Jordan leads the Terps in rushing yards, 327.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps in rushing attempts, 79.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps in average yards per rush, 4.1.
1 True Freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps in rushing yards per game, 54.5.
1 True Freshman LaMont Jordan has the longest run from scrimmage of any Terp this season, 44 yards for a touchdown against Florida State.
1 True Freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps with 91 total offensive plays.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps with 70.7 all-purpose yards per game.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan made his first career start in only his sixth career game.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan is the only true freshman to have returned a kickoff for the Terps this season.
1 True freshman LaMont Jordan is the only true freshman to have scored a touchdown for the Terps this season.
CUMMINGS ALSO NEARING TOP-10 FOR TOUCHDOWN PASSES
Senior co-captain Brian Cummings threw his 16th career touchdown pass against West Virginia. He enters today's game versus Wake Forest in 11th place all-time at Maryland and needs only one scoring pass to tie Al Neville for 10th place at the Maryland.
Rank No. Player, Year
1. 49 Scott Milanovich, 1992-95
2. 42 Boomer Esiason, 1981-83
3. 26 Neil O'Donnell, 1987-89
4. 24 Dan Henning, 1985-87
5. 23 Alan Pastrana, 1966-68
6. 22 Jack Scarbath, 1950-52
7. 21 Dick Shiner, 1961-63
8. 20 Stan Gelbaugh, 1981-85
9. 18 John Kaleo, 1991-92
10. 17 Al Neville, 1971-73
11. 16 Brian Cummings, 1994-Present
RETURNING HOME
Redshirt senior Anthony Jenkins will make a homecoming today as the Terps travel to play Wake Forest. Jenkins hails from Winston-Salem and attended West Forsyth High School.
SPECIAL PLAY ON SPECIAL TEAMS
The Terps continue to create turnovers on a consistent basis. Against West Virginia, Maryland forced a fumble on kickoff coverage. Sophomore Todd Stewart registered his first career forced fumble, while sophomore Kenny Rogers gained his first career fumble recovery. In marked the second time this season that the Terps special teams had created a turnover. Redshirt senior Eric Ogbogu recovered a fumble against Temple on a muffed punt return. The Terps also tackled the Owls punter to set up a score.
FIRST DOWN SEASON HIGH AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA
Maryland established a season-high as it accumulated 19 first downs against West Virginia. It marked the most by the Terps since they gained 17 against Ohio in the season opener.
FIRST DOWN BY PASSING
Maryland tied its season-high as it accumulated 10 first downs by passing on 15 completions against West Virginia for a season-high 66.7 percent.
Opponent 1st Downs Completions Percentage
Ohio 9 16 56.3
Florida State 2 8 25.0
N. Carolina 7 15 46.7
Temple 3 6 50.0
Duke 10 17 58.8
W. Virginia 10 15 66.7
Totals 41 77 53.2
OVER 100 YARDS RUSHING AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA
Maryland rushed for 122 yards against West Virginia. It marked the second time in the last three weeks that the Terps had surpassed the 100-yard mark.
CHARTING MARYLAND'S OPPONENTS
Ohio University (5-1)
Ohio def. Kent, 31-7; Ohio def. Maryland, 21-14; Kansas St. def. Ohio, 23-20; Ohio def. Buffalo, 50-0; Ohio def. W. Michigan, 31-7; Ohio def. E. Michigan, 47-7.
Florida State (5-0)
Fl. St. def. USC, 14-7; Fl. St. def. Maryland, 50-7; Fl. St. def. Clemson, 35-28; Fl. St. def. Miami, 47-0; Fl. State def. Duke, 51-27.
North Carolina (6-0)
N. Car. def. Indiana, 23-6; N. Car. def. Stanford, 28-17; N. Carolina def. Md., 40-14; N. Car. def. Virginia, 48-20; N. Car. def. TCU, 31-10; N. Car. def. Wake, 30-12.
Temple (2-4)
W. Mich. def. Temple, 34-14; Temple def. Boston Col., 28-21; Penn St. def. Temple, 52-10; Virginia Tech def. Temple, 23-13; Maryland def. Temple, 24-21; Temple def. Pittsburgh, 113.
Duke (2-4)
N.C. St. def. Duke, 45-14; Northwestern def. Duke, 24-20; Duke def. Army, 20-17; Duke def. Navy, 26-17; Maryland def. Duke, 16-10; Fl. State def. Duke, 51-27.
MARYLAND'S OPPONENTS BY THE NUMBERS
W L PCT.
Ohio 5 1 .833
Fl. State 5 0 1.00
N. Carolina 6 0 1.00
Temple 2 4 .333
Duke 2 4 .333
W. Virginia 5 1 .833
Wake 2 4 .333
Clemson 2 3 .400
Virginia 3 2 .600
N.C. State 3 2 .600
Ga. Tech 4 1 .800
Totals 39 22 .639
SEASON HIGH YARDS PER PLAY AGAINST WEST VIRGINIA
Maryland gained a season high 5.3 yards per play against West Virginia. The Terps' 319 total offensive yards also marked a season high.
Opponent Total Net Yards Plays Avg. Yards/Play
Temple 259 65 4.0
Duke 309 60 5.2
W. Virginia 319 60 5.3
Totals 887 185 4.8
First 3 Gms 566 180 3.1
Improvement +107 ypg +1.6 ppg +1.7 ypp
LYGHT ON HIS FEET
Redshirt sophomore Erwyn Lyght recorded a career-high tying eight tackles against West Virginia. Lyght has exhibited steady improvement throughout the season, recorded games of five, one, four, seven, eight and eight tackles.
FIRST DOWN HULL
Redshirt freshman Mike Hull caught four passes against West Virginia. Three of his receptions (15, 10, 8 yards) were long enough to move the chains and create first downs for the Terp offense.
Opponent Receptions 1st Downs Pct.
Ohio 0 0 NA
Fl. State 2 1 50.0
N. Carolina 1 0 0.00
Temple 1 0 0.00
Duke 1 1 1.00
W. Virginia 4 3 75.0
Totals 9 5 55.5
TERPS RANKED 14TH IN THE NATION IN TURNOVER MARGIN
For the second consecutive week Maryland leads the ACC and is ranked in the nation's top 14 in turnover margin. The Terps were ranked tied for fifth in the nation last week.
Category No National Rank
Turnover Margin +1.17 T14
Fumbles Gained 10 T8
JORDAN IN THE STARTING LINEUP
True freshman LaMont Jordan made his first career start against West Virginia. He became the first freshman to start at tailback since Harold Westley against N.C. State in October 5, 1996.
JORDAN'S GAME BY GAME
True freshman LaMont Jordan gained 33 yards on 18 carries against West Virginia and enters today's game versus Wake Forest as Maryland's leading rusher with 327 yards. He leads the Terps in rushing yards, 327; rushing attempts, 79, yards per carry, 4.1; yards per game, 54.5; longest run from scrimmage, 44 yards against Florida State and all purpose yards, 424.
CHARTING MARYLAND'S OPPONENTS
West Virginia (5-1)
W. Virginia def. Marshall, 42-31; W. Virginia def. E. Carolina, 24-17; Boston Col. def. W. Virginia, 31-24; W. Virginia def. Miami, 28-17; W. Virginia def. Rutgers, 48-0; W. Virginia def. Maryland, 31-14.
Wake Forest (2-4)
Wake def. Northwestern, 27-20; E. Carolina def. Wake, 25-24; Ga. Tech def. Wake, 28-26; Wake def. N.C. State, 19-18; Virginia def. Wake, 21-14; N. Car. def. Wake, 30-12.
Clemson (3-3)
Clemson def. App St., 23-12; Clemson def. N.C. St., 19-17; Fl. St. def. Clemson, 35-28; Ga. Tech def. Clemson, 23-20; Clemson def. UTEP, 39-7. Virginia def. Clemson, 21-7.
Virginia (3-2)
Auburn def. Virginia, 28-17; Virginia def. Richmond, 26-7; N. Car. Def. Virginia, 48-20; Virginia def. Wake, 21-13; Virginia def. Clemson, 21-7
N.C. State (3-2)
N.C. St. def. Syracuse, 32-31; N.C. St. def. Duke, 45-14; Clemson def. N.C. St. 19-17; N.C. St. def. N. Ill., 41-14; Wake def. N.C. State, 19-18; Ga. Tech def. N.C. State, 27-17.
Georgia Tech (4-1)
Notre Dame def. Ga. Tech, 17-13; Ga. Tech def. Wake, 28-26; Ga. Tech def. Clemson, 23-20; Ga. Tech def. Boston College., 42-14; Ga. Tech def. N.C. State, 27-17.
Opponent Attempts Yards Touchdowns
Ohio 2 2 0
Fl. State 5 52 1
N. Carolina 15 35 0
Temple 21 135 0
Duke 18 70 0
West Virginia 18 33 0
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS BY CUMMINGS IN LAST THREE GAMES
Senior quarterback Brian Cummings has improved his total offense output by nearly 80 yards per game in the Terps' last three contests. He rushed for a career-high 48 yards against West Virginia and passed for a season high 242 yards against Duke on October 4.
Opponent Plays Rush Pass Yds TD
Temple 25 -55 71 16 1
Duke 33 -15 242 227 1
West Virginia 30 48 197 245 1
Last 3 Gms 88 -22/-7.3 510/170.0 488/162.7 3
First 3 Gms 75 -93/-31.0 348/116.0 255/85.0 2
Improvement +4.5ppg +7.9 ypg +54.0 ypg +77.7 ypg +1
TRUE FRESHMAN KICKERS
True freshman Brian Kopka is one of only three players who has kicked as s true freshman at Maryland. He joined former Terps Jess Atkinson and Dan Plocki when he lined-up to kick a point after touchdown against Temple on September 27. Kopka was successful on his first career extra point attempt in the second quarter and connected on his second attempt in the third quarter against Temple. In addition, Kopka was called up to kick off twice against Temple - once in the second quarter and to begin the second half. Both of his kicks went into and out of the end zone and were not returned by the Owls.
Player, Year XPTA XPTM PCT
Brian Kopka, 1997 5 5 1.00
Dan Plocki, 1985 20 20 1.00
Jess Atkinson, 1981 24 26 92.3
49 51 96.1
A NOTE ON THE FRESHMAN KICKERS
Maryland's trio of true freshmen kickers -- Brian Kopka, Dan Plocki and Jess Atkinson -- have combined to kick 37 consecutive extra points. Kopka, who is perfect on five attempts, and Plocki, who was perfect on 20 attempts during the 1985 season, are joined by Atkinson who was successful on his final 12 attempts of his freshman season.
MORE ON THE FRESHMEN RUNNERS
True freshman LaMont Jordan leads the Terps in rushing with 327 yards entering today's game versus Wake Forest. Jordan's 327 yards this season ranks as the third-best single season effort by a Maryland true freshman in school history.
Rank Player Yards YPC Year
1. Steve Atkins 491 5.6 1975
2. Harold Westley 421 4.5 1996
3. LaMont Jordan 327 4.1 1997
4. Rick Badanjek 274 4.4 1982
5. Mark Mason 216 4.0 1990
WEEK-BY-WEEK TEAM CHAMPIONS
Sept. 6 Ohio
Buddy Rodgers Tailback
Matt Kalapinski H Back
Brian Cummings Quarterback
Sept. 13 Florida St.
Jerm Arrington Receiver
Mel Fowler D. Line
Sept. 20 N. Carolina
John Feugill O. Line
Bruce James Receiver
Mike Sherman D. Line
Del. Cowsett D. Line
Eric Barton Linebacker
Eric Ogbogu D. Line
Lewis Sanders Def. Back
Chris Hayes Tailback
Sept. 27 Temple
Darryl Gilliam O. Line
John Feugill O. Line
Brad Messina O. Line
Eric Timothy O. Line
Brian Underwood Tailback
Lamont Jordan Tailback
Peter Timmins H Back
Omar Cheeseboro Receiver
Moises Cruz Receiver
Aaron Thompson D. Back
Del. Cowsett D. Line
Eric Ogbogu D. Line
Lewis Sanders D. Back
Troy Davidson D. Back
Darryl Giles D. Back
Current Terps in the National Football League
Player Team
J.B. Brown Steelers
Boomer Esiason Bengals
Kevin Glover Lions
Steve Ingram Bucs
Clarence Jones Saints
Jermaine Lewis Ravens
Scott Milanovich Bucs
Neil O'Donnell Jets
Frank Reich Lions
Chad Scott Steelers
Al Wallace Jaguars
Larry Webster Ravens
Frank Wycheck Oilers
Scott Zolak Patriots
CUMMINGS CONTINUES TO SHOOT UP ALL-TIME PERCENTAGE CHART
Senior co-captain Brian Cummings has completed a career-high 65.5 percent of his passes this season to move into seventh-place all-time at Maryland.
FRESHMAN IN THE TRENCHES
True freshman Kris Jenkins recorded a career-high tying three tackles against West Virginia. His total against the Mountaineers matches his output against North Carolina in week three. Jenkins is joined by only defensive back Tony Jackson as true freshman who are earning playing time on the defense.
TERPS TOP CAREER COMPLETION PERCENTAGE
Senior co-captain Brian Cummings enters today's game versus Wake Forest in sixth-place on Maryland's all-time pass completion list.
Rank Rate Comp./Att. Player, Years
1. .6623 261/394 Bob Avellini, 1972-74
2. .6619 650/982 Scott Milanovich, 1992-95
3. .629 132/210 Frank Reich, 1983-84
4. .5882 180/306 Larry Dick, 1975-77
.5881 387/658 Neil O'Donnell, 1987-89
6. .584 264/452 Brian Cummings, 1994-Present
7. .582 127/218 Dale Betty, 1958-60
8. .571 52/91 Ben Kinard, 1973-74
9. .569 305/537 John Kaleo, 1991-92
10. .553 251/454 Stan Gelbaugh, 1981-85
KOPKA NEARLY TIES SCHOOL RECORD FOR TRUE FRESHMAN KICKERS
True freshman kicker Brian Kopka nearly tied the school record for longest field goal by a true freshman when he kicked a 47-yarder against Duke. The school record for longest field goal by a true freshman is 48 yards by Jess Atkinson against N.C. State on September 26, 1981. During his career, Atkinson kicked three field goals of 40 yards or more and Dan Plocki kicked three which were 40 yards or more.
SANDERS INTERCEPTION YARDAGE
Sophomore Lewis Sanders, the ACC leader in interceptions, has as many yards on interception returns (99) than Maryland's opponents combined (99).
EDWARDS JOINS TERPS ALL-TIME TOP 10
Redshirt junior punter Russell Edwards punted three times against West Virginia to bring his career total to 121. His 121 punts places him 9th all-time at the University of Maryland. Dan DeArmas (1988-91) is the career leader with 268 career punts.
CAREER PUNTS
Rank Player, Years Punts Edwards Needs to Pass
1. Dan DeArmas, 1988-91 268 +156
8. Alan Sadler, 1982-83 132 +12
9. Russell Edwards, 1995-Present 121
TERPS ON THE AIR
All Maryland games are heard on the Learfield/Maryland Radio Network. Johnny Holliday, in his 19th season as the Voice of the Terps, handles the play-by-play while Ken Broo joins the broadcast team this season as the color analyst. WBAL (1090-AM) serves as the flagship station for the 12-station network. The Terps can be heard on WJFK - FM (106.7) and WINX - AM (1600) in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
WEEK-BY-WEEK TEAM CHAMPIONS
Oct. 4 Duke
Darryl Gilliam O. Line
John Feugill O. Line
Pat Ward O. Line
Lamont Jordan Tailback
Omar Cheeseboro Receiver
Kendrick Walton Receiver
Bruce James Receiver
Jason Hatala Receiver
Brian Cummings Quarterback
Trey Evans Special Tms.
Keon Russell Receiver
Del. Cowsette D. Line
Eric Ogbogu D. Line
Eric Barton Linebacker
Oct. 11 W. Virginia
Eric Hicks D. Line
Lewis Sanders D. Back
Moises Cruz Receiver
Kendrick Walton Receiver
Brad Rhodes Kicker
Todd Stewart D. Back
Curtis Jones Special Tms.
Ryan Swift Special Tms.
Pat Ward O. Line
B. Thomas Special Tms.
Darryl Gilliam O. Line
Kendall Ogle Linebacker
BRIAN CUMMINGS AS THE TERPS' STARTING QUARTERBACK
1995
Sept. 2 Tulane W, 29-10
Sept. 9 N. Carolina W, 32-18
Sept. 16 W. Virginia W, 31-17
Sept. 23 Duke W, 41-28
Oct. 21 Clemson L, 0-17
Oct. 28 at L'Ville L, 0-31
1996
Aug. 31 N. Illinois W, 30-6
Sept. 7 Ala.-Birm. W, 39-15
Sept. 14 at Virginia L, 3-21
Oct. 12 at N. Car. L, 7-38
Oct. 19 Wake For. W, 52-0
Nov. 2 at Clemson L, 3-35
Nov. 14 Ga. Tech W, 13-10
Nov. 23 at Fl. State L, 10-48
1997
Sept. 6 Ohio L, 14-21
Sept. 13 at Fl. State L, 7-50
Sept. 20 N. Car. L, 14-40
Sept. 27 at Temple W, 24-21
Oct. 4 Duke W, 16-10
Oct. 11 W. Virginia L, 14-31
RON VANDERLINDEN'S WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE
Head Coach Ron Vanderlinden will meet the media each Monday at Noon on the second floor of the Tyser Tower Press Box.
ACC COACHES TELECONFERENCE
Ron Vanderlinden will be among the nine ACC coaches featured on the weekly teleconference each Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coach Vanderlinden can be heard from 11:40-11:50. Each coach will make an opening statement and take questions during the 10 minute period. The number for media access only is (212) 547-0297.
TERP GAMES ON TEAMLINE
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TERPS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
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THE RON VANDERLINDEN TELEVISION SHOW
The Ron Vanderlinden television show can been see in the Washington, D.C. / Metropolitan area on Home Team Sports on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. and Fridays at 3:30 p.m. and on WNVT - TV 53 on Friday's at midnight. In addition the Ron Vanderlinden Show can been seen on the following outlets: SportSouth (Fridays at 4:00 p.m.); Sunshine Network (Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.); Empire Sports (Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.); Comcast of New Jersey (Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:30 p.m.) and Charter Communications of Alhambra, Calif. (Thursdays at 11:30 p.m.)
RON VANDERLINDEN ON MARYLAND'S RADIO SPORTSLINE
John Wagner, University System Radio-TV Director, provides actualities and interviews for radio with Maryland football coach Ron Vanderlinden. Stations can access these sound bites by calling the Sportsline at (301) 779-6397.
MARYLAND GRIDIRON NETWORK AUCTION - DINNER
The Maryland Gridiron network (MGN) is sponsoring an auction-dinner to help support the Terrapin football program. The auction-dinner will be held Saturday April 18, 1998 at the Inn and Conference Center on the University of Maryland Campus. In addition to the auction-dinner, those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and visit with he coaching staff and former players. For further information, please contact Ed Thomas (717) 352-4548 or Karyl Henry in the football office (301) 314-7096.
UPCOMING MILESTONES
Brian Cummings
Career Passing Yards
3,178 (current)
+ 45 (needs)
3,223
(to move past Bob Avellini into 8th place all-time at Maryland)
Brian Cummings
Career Completions
264 (current)
+ 7 (needs)
(to move past Scott Zolak into 7th place all-time at Maryland)
Buddy Rodgers
Career Total Touchdowns
19 (current)
+ 7 (needs)
26
(to tie Charlie Wysocki for 4th place all-time at Maryland)
Buddy Rodgers
Career Yards Gained
1,402 (current)
+ 235 (needs)
(to move past Bren Lowrey into 11th place all-time at Maryland)
Eric Ogbogu
Career Sacks
18.5 (current)
+1 (needs)
18.5
(to move past Charles Johnson, Bruce Palmer Mark Duda into 2nd place all-time at Maryland)
