Maryland Terrapins represents the University of Maryland Intercollegiate football team in NCAA Division I Football Bowl subdivision, formerly known as Division IA. The Maryland Terrapins are popularly known as "the Terps, and fight the most common Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
Originally, the school sports teams known as "The Old Liners. Maryland was nicknamed "Old Line State." ButRicci Byrd then suggested in 1932 that the name of the turtle Diamondback, which are changed after a species of tortoise lives, such as childhood Byrd in the Chesapeake Bay, where the nature of joint production. Then, in order to shorten the headlines, they started as "terps". The abbreviated name stuck and by the time the official name of the school team. School mascot is named Testudo, which is a Diamondback turtle. Tortoise Testudo means "in Latin. The word iswas used as a scientific nomenclature of species such as reptiles related orders trial Udine and Testudinidae family. Also, the name probably derives from the military regime in Romania, where the foot soldiers in full surround space with their shields to protect themselves from bullets. Important moments and accomplishments
Maryland is third with nine ACC Championship following Florida State with 12 and 13 Clemson. The team had alreadywon two national championships, two Southern Conference championships, nine ACC championships, countless All-Americans and the Hall of Fame, had two undefeated seasons and 22 bowl appearances. And to make the most of the former Terrapin players and coaches have become part of the world of professional football.
In 2001, when Ralph Friedgen became head coach of the Terrapins as they enjoyed a renaissance, as they won the ACC championshipyear. They also had a desired and adored new recruits and five aspects bowls, BCS Bowl championships with three bowls. And all the time was the coach Friedgen, the Terps had a total record of 60-33.
Current quarterbacks on the roster 10 Chris Turner - Jr-1V 12 Josh Portis - Jr-SQ 11 Jamarr Robinson - Fr-RS
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While the end was in 2007, Maryland finished the year with a smallDissatisfaction with the lackluster season record below 6.7. And this year, 2008, Maryland Terrapins football team represents the University of Maryland in the 56th season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Terps would be the most difficult line to meet with Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Virginia, Boston College, NC State, Clemson, Wake Forest and California. Since last December 2007, was an announcement that it was James Franklin, the former coach Terps wide receiver wasReturn of Kansas State. This is to make the offensive coordinator. So with that in 2008 will be much more exciting. Moreover, since January 2008 in Maryland in Emerald Bowl was announced overwhelmed by Oregon State, Erin Henderson, linebacker star of the team he's with turtles for the last season in the position for the 2008 NFL Draft, it would be. Therefore, with this year, 2008, would provide an ambitious game, with a strong passing quarterback Chris Turnerfills, which for the injured Jordan Steffy. Furthermore, with the prospect of NFL, Darrius Heyward-Bey, along with some fast and qualified recipients and the West Coast offense-oriented strategy, James Franklin, you may have a good game. This season would really be something to look forward to. If you're a fan of the Terps, this is one of the moments you want to get tickets in the front row.
