Getting To Know New UMBC Men’s Basketball Coach Jim Ferry
Stan “The Fan” Charles and Gary Stein chat with new UMBC men’s basketball head coach Jim Ferry.
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Kevin Cowherd Discusses New Book On UMBC’s NCAA Tournament Upset
Stan “The Fan” Charles and Gary Stein talk with author Kevin Cowherd about his new book, “U Must Be Cinderella!,” on UMBC’s 2018 upset of No. 1 seed Virginia.
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UMBC Men’s Soccer Coach Pete Caringi Focused On Present Despite Milestone Win
UMBC men’s soccer coach Pete Caringi, who recently won his 300th game as the head coach of the Retrievers, isn’t one to dwell on milestones. “For the most part, I didn’t even want to be aware of it,” Caringi said. “For now, it’s just about the next game.”
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Brandon Horvath Reaching New Heights With UMBC Men’s Basketball
Brandon Horvath was never the tall kid growing up, but a late growth spurt changed things for the UMBC big man. “He’s playing really well,” head coach Ryan Odom said. “… He has turned into a guy that is one of the better players in our league and is a go-to guy for us.”
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For Former UMBC Hoops Star K.J. Jackson, Romania Represents Next Step In Life
Former UMBC basketball star K.J. Jackson has started his pro career playing in the top basketball league in Romania, and he is grateful to be back on the court after dealing with injuries.
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Baltimore A Shared Experience For Morgan State’s Neil Boudreau, UMBC’s Loren Teter
Neil Boudreau and Loren Teter made the decision to transfer together from San Diego State, and while the COVID-19 pandemic has upended some of their plans, Boudreau is looking forward to playing for Morgan State football and Teter for UMBC volleyball.
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UMBC Athletic Director Brian Barrio On Navigating Through Pandemic
Stan “The Fan” Charles and Gary Stein talk with UMBC athletic director Brian Barrio about his first months on the job, the challenges of navigating the Retrievers through the pandemic and some of the changes he sees moving forward.
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UMBC’s Brian Barrio, Pete Caringi On America East’s Decision To Postpone Fall Sports
UMBC men’s soccer coach Pete Caringi wasn’t surprised the America East postponed fall sports. “I was actually pleased that they announced it when they did because any longer and it continues to get … the players’ hopes up,” Caringi said. “It’s very disappointing but understandable.”
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UMBC’s And America East’s Fall Sports Competitions Postponed For Duration Of First Semester
America East has postponed all fall sports for the first semester. “We are heartbroken for our student-athletes and coaches … who now face a fall without intercollegiate competition,” UMBC athletic director Brian Barrio said. “The emotional and mental impact of that loss is considerable.”
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With Fall Fast Approaching, Local Athletic Directors Face Unprecedented Challenges
For local college athletic directors, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a new set of challenges. “It’s so much bigger than athletics,” UMBC AD Brian Barrio said. “… All I’m thinking about every day is can we do this safely?”
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