For today’s edition of "Five Questions", TerrapinTimes.com editor and publisher Keith Cavanaugh was kind enough to answer some of the most pressing questions regarding Maryland recruiting via email.

Cavanaugh started Terrapin Times magazine in 1991, launched TerrapinTimes.com in 1997 and has covered the Terps since 1988.

Cavanaugh recently authored My Way, a book about Ralph Friedgen’s life, UM coaching career and some of his most memorable recruiting 'war stories.'

1.) What's the latest on Quintrell Thomas? Is Maryland's biggest competition in this recruitment Kansas?

As a backdrop first, 'Q's' recruitment is kind of interesting, as he is still something of a 'newbie' to the process in general. He got a late start last winter, splashing on the scene at St. Pat's after being an unknown previously at his former school where he was not a national recruit.

His recruitment, and the scheduling of his visits and whatnot, are all being run by his AAU coaches, and they often know more about exactly where they are going and what is happening.

The Terps have long been in the drivers' seat for Thomas, and will stay there if Gary Williams locks this one down on his official campus visit on Sept. 21. Some of the other trips -- the UNLVs and Houstons of the world that recently cropped up -- seem a stretch/longshots at best, and may just be weekend recruiting trips. I do not see him going that far from home, or frankly anywhere but Maryland, as long as Gary shows the love -- which I think he will.

'Q' has already been on campus twice this summer -- the most of any school he is considering -- and I see Kansas as too far off as well. I think if Gary pushes hard -- and given the fact he wants to be a drive away for his family to see him play -- UM can get him if they push. It will come down to him or Massachusetts wing guard Chris Turner for the final ‘ship, and as things stand now, Thomas may have the edge. That is unless anything changes by the spring with 6-foot-11 Ralph Sampson III, who I still consider a long shot for the Terps.

2.) Who are some 2009 targets that Maryland's in good shape with?

You can mark it down now: Isaiah Armwood is the main guy for ‘09 and much will be dictated by his recruitment.

The long and bouncy athlete from Baltimore -- who plays for Stu Vetter at Montrose -- is the top priority in a bang-up class, especially locally. The only problem is the Terps may only have one 'ship to give.

We'll see what they do to finish up ‘08 first, but it may be only one, possibly two for ’09. Next to Isaiah, New Jersey power forward/center Greg Echenique, Montrose's Terrell Vinson and Tristan Spurlock, DeMatha's Naji Hibbert and former Oxon Hill standout Mo Creek lead the hit parade.

Armwood seemingly grows more each time we see him, and his face-up/perimeter range keeps getting better. Some liken him to a young Rudy Gay, and while he is not anywhere near there yet, he has a chance.

3.) How is Maryland's offensive line recruiting going thus far? Is this a major position target for the coaches, and are there any prospects that have Maryland in their final group?

Right now the bus is loading up, and Justin Gilbert and Justin Lewis are getting close to 'popping' and could do so soon. Both have UM in the lead.

Depending on possible attrition, the Terps may only take one or two more offensive linemen, at least for now, as they have several committed -- though some could easily swing between the defensive line and offensive line when all is said and done.

Otherwise, it has gone well, as has the entire class thus far. It is in the top 20-25 range nationally and should stay there. Jimmy Bennett, Jeff Braun, etc., among others, are still on the list as far as offensive linemen.

4.) Are there any local prospects that could earn offers at some point throughout the season?

Yes, and one visited camp last week -- Damascus QB Kyle Frazier, who would love a Terps offer.

He is a solid kid from a strong area program. One of the assistant coaches at Damascus is Tony Edwards, the former Terps offensive lineman who played under Ralph Friedgen when he was the Terps offensive line coach back in the day.

Given the low quarterback numbers with Jeremy Ricker and Bobby Sheahin gone and E.J. Manuel and Mike Glennon off the board, he is a local guy you’ve got to pull for. So far, no Terps offer yet, though.

5.) Is Maryland looking to add another running back to this class, or are they set with Gary Douglas?

Yes, they would like another I am sure with Lance [Ball] and Keon [Lattimore] being seniors. Heading the list is elite DeMatha athlete standout Kenny Tate, who UM is recruiting as a running back. Ralph loves big backs, and had Jason Crawford (6-foot-3) stayed eligible, he could have been the guy in his early years instead of Bruce Perry, or at least they would have platooned.

Tate is 6-foot-3 and a tremendous athlete/playmaker -- perhaps the greatest ever to come through the famed Hyattsville school. Florida and UM could be his top two, and the Terps have a very good shot.