Twenty Minutes To Go
Just goes to show you, you can't spell "humiliation'' without U-M or N-I-T.
Manhattan 47, Terps 37 at halftime. After about the fourth straight bad shot or turnover was converted into points in the final minute of the half, the sparse crowd started booing and cursing at the court. Barely-used walk-on Gini Chukura was inserted with 34 seconds left, as Manhattan was pushing its lead to 12. Gary Williams left the floor debating (to put it mildly) with an official, most likely about one of his heady seniors, Nik Caner-Medley, picked up a technical after his third personal foul with 4:01 left, giving the Jaspers a four-point play.
Twelve Maryland turnovers leading to 19 Manhattan points. Seven three-pointers by Manhattan, five by Jason Wingate. Mike Jones, one point.
But it's only halftime.
Comments
How is it possible that a major college basketball program can be stocked with such stupid, and I don't use that term loosely, basketball players, who seem to care very little if they win or lose. These have been two of the most frustrating years I have experienced watching the Terps. I rarely see any kind of intelligence exhibited on the floor. I don't see much intensity or effort a lot of times. It seems like these kids think wins should be handed to them because they play at Maryland. I despise Duke, but at least they come to play against every team, no matter the record or level of talent.
I know they lost Chris McCray, but you don't need one player to be a smarter, more prepared team. They should be embarassed with their flop today against Manhattan. It may only be the NIT, but it's a chance to provide your season with some tangible worth. Manhattan wants to win. Maryland, it seems, does not.
Posted by: Colin | March 18, 2006 12:46 PM