A Message From PressBox
As part of PressBox’s May/June 2020 print edition, managing editor Luke Jackson explained how the publication has tried to deal with the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and more.
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Author: Luke Jackson
Former Orioles EVP Dan Duquette On Why Playing 2020 Season Is So Important
While stressing that “the health and safety of all the people involved is paramount,” former Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette explains why not having a season this year could have long-term consequences for Major League Baseball.
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Julian Reese: Decision To Commit To Terps ‘Completely Separate’ From Sister Angel
St. Frances Academy forward Julian Reese says he committed to Maryland because of the relationship he built with the staff — and he would’ve made the same decision even if his sister Angel wasn’t soon joining the Terps’ women’s basketball team.
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Top MLB Draft Prospect Nick Gonzales On His Navy, Orioles Connections
If the Orioles select New Mexico State infielder Nick Gonzales with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 MLB Draft, it would only strengthen his ties to the area — his brother, Daniel, was a linebacker at Navy from 2013-2016.
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Keith Gatlin: Former Pupil Aaron Wiggins Poised To Take Step Forward For Terps
Keith Gatlin, who played at Maryland from 1983-1988 and coached Aaron Wiggins in high school, says his former pupil is ready to take the next step in his development. “I think this year, if there’s a season, he will show that he can do a lot more because he’s very talented,” Gatlin said.
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Former Ohio State HC Urban Meyer On New Ravens J.K. Dobbins, Malik Harrison
Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer says running back J.K. Dobbins is plenty capable of contributing in the passing game for the Ravens, and he projects linebacker Malik Harrison to be a versatile piece for Baltimore with his ability to play multiple spots and rush the passer.
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Alabama Transfer Galin Smith On Why He Chose Maryland
Former Alabama center Galin Smith says he chose Maryland as a graduate transfer because of the plan head coach Mark Turgeon and assistant coach DeAndre Haynes have to help him to expand his game.
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Former Marlins President David Samson On Why Five-Round Draft Could Benefit Orioles
Former Marlins president David Samson says although rebuilding clubs like the Orioles would be hit particularly hard hit by no traditional minor-league season, he believes Baltimore is one of the organizations that stands to benefit from a five-round draft in 2020.
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Urban Meyer Confident In Terps HC Michael Locksley But Says Urgency Needed
Longtime college football coach Urban Meyer, who made a habit of dipping into the DMV as part of his recruiting efforts at Ohio State, is confident Michael Locksley can turn Maryland around but says there needs to be a sense of urgency in the program’s rebuilding efforts.
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Jordan Brand VP Howard ‘H’ White On Terps Memories, Michael Jordan-Len Bias Comparisons
Former Terps point guard and current Jordan Brand VP Howard “H” White discusses his time at Maryland, his journey with Nike and the Michael Jordan-Len Bias comparisons.
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