The criticisms of quarterback Chris Turner that stemmed from the Middle Tennessee game were thrown away by Turner’s two-touchdown performance against the Golden Bears.
The criticisms and near-hatred of coach Ralph Friedgen that has stemmed from this entire season dating back to spring practice were tossed aside by his team’s overall domination of a stronger and more talented opponent.
And last but not least this Saturday marked an upheaval for the stomach of California running back Jahvid Best, who actually tossed his cookies on the grass of Byrd Stadium.
No one believed that Maryland even had the slightest of chances in this game against 23rd-ranked California, myself included. But for once Maryland lived up to its hype and talent.
Running back Da’Rel Scott continued his early success with two touchdowns and 87 yards and wide receiver Darius Heyward-Bey caught another touchdown on a huge play.
The day was highlighted by cornerback Kevin Barnes’ hit on Best during a screen pass late in the second corner. Barnes his Best just around the ribs on a very clean hit which jarred Best’s helmet loose and left the running back breathless and with a very empty stomach after he vomited on the field.
Washington Post blogger Dan Steinberg made the observation that the University of Maryland is one of the first high-powered D-1 schools to have opponents vomit on both their basketball court and their football field (Virginia Tech’s Dorenzo Hudson vomited on the floor of Comcast Center right in front of Maryland coach Gary Williams last winter).
Despite the intestinal turmoil, the Terrapin football team showed glimpses of its true potential for this season in the weak ACC and if they continue playing at this high level there will be a lot more upheavals this season (either from upsets or from stomachs of opponents).
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