The Maryland Terrapins represent the University of Maryland on the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision intercollegiate football team, formerly known as Division IA. Maryland terrapins are more popularly known as ‘the Terps’ and most often compete within the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Originally, the school’s sports teams were known as ‘The Old Liners’. Since Maryland’s nickname was ‘Old Line State’. But then Curly Byrd suggested in 1932 that the name be changed to diamondback terrapin, which is after a type of land turtle, as Byrd spent his childhood in the Chesapeake Bay, where the species is common. Then, to cut the newspaper headlines short, they began to refer to them as “the Terps.” The shortened name was kept and is currently the official name of the school’s team. The school’s mascot is named Testudo, which is a diamondback tortoise. Testudo means ‘tortoise’ in Latin. The word has been used as a scientific nomenclature in species related to reptiles such as the order Testudine and the family Testudinidae. Also, the name most likely comes from the ancient Roman military scheme, in which soldiers completely enclose their infantry square with their shields to protect them from projectiles. Important moments and achievements
Maryland ranks third with the most ACC championships with nine, followed by Florida State with 12 and Clemson with 13. The team had already won two national championships, two Southern Conference championships, nine ACC championships, countless All-Americans and members of the Hall of Fame; he also had two undefeated seasons and 22 bowl game appearances. And with that, most of the former Terrapin players and managers have become a part of the professional soccer world.
In the year 2001, when Ralph Friedgen became head trainer for the Terrapins, they experienced a moment of rebirth since winning the ACC Championship that year. They also had new recruits wanted and adored and a five-bowl game appearance that includes three bowl championships and a BCS bowl. And for the entire time Friedgen became head coach, the Terps had an overall record of 60-33.
Quarterbacks on current roster 10 Chris Turner – Jr-1V 12 Josh Portis – Jr-SQ 11 Jamarr Robinson – Fr-RS
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During the tail end of 2007, Maryland ended the year somewhat dissatisfied with having a mediocre 6.7 postseason record. And this year 2008, the Maryland Terrapins football team embodied the University of Maryland in the 56th season of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Terps would find the toughest lineup with Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Virginia, Boston College, NC State, Clemson, Wake Forest and California. Back in December 2007, it had been announced that James Franklin, the former Terps wide receivers coach, would return from Kansas State. This is to be the offensive coordinator. Therefore, with that, he will make 2008 more exciting. Also, since last January 2008, after Maryland’s Emerald Bowl was defeated by Oregon State, Erin Henderson, the team’s star linebacker, announced that she would go with the Terrapins in the final season in order to enter the Draft of the 2008 NFL. So this year, 2008, would offer an ambitious game with a powerful quarterback Chris Turner filling in for the injured Jordan Steffy. Plus, with NFL prospect Darrius Heyward-Bey coupled with several quick and skilled receivers and West Coast offense-oriented strategy James Franklin, he’s sure to have a good game. This season would be something to look forward to. If you’re a Terps fan, this is one of the times you’ll want to get your front row tickets.
