SB Nation DC - Florida State vs. Maryland: Terrapins trounced by Seminoles, 41-14https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2012-11-19T08:00:42-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/34211032012-11-19T08:00:42-05:002012-11-19T08:00:42-05:00Grading Maryland's Blowout Loss
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<p>After starting out 4-2, Maryland has lost five straight games and is now out of bowl contention. SB Nation DC looks at how the Terps performed against Florida State.</p> <p>After two straight heartbreaking losses, Maryland has now gone through three blowout defeats. The latter may be preferred (to the fans at least), but to each their own. This one was inevitable - a top-ten team sporting the best defense in the country against an even more injury-riddled Terps team - and Florida State did not disappoint, winning 41-14 in a game they dominated. Let's hand out our grades.</p>
<p><b>Quarterback: C. </b>It's always tough grading <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty">Shawn Petty</a>, because he's now twice thrown a stat-padding touchdown in the last minute and because he's a <i>linebacker playing quarterback, </i>but if you take out the two long <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36612/kevin-dorsey">Kevin Dorsey</a> completions, he's at 6/17 for 61 yards. That being said, the Dorsey completions happened, so all credit goes to Petty (at least on the first one. Florida State could not have cared less on the second). Add in nine rushes for 14 yards (not including five sacks that lost him 46), and it's not a great day, but he's still a linebacker playing quarterback.</p>
<p><b>Running Backs: D. </b>After last week's Brandon Ross break-out, the freshman from Delaware came back to Earth, running 11 times for 30 yards. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165666/albert-reid">Albert Reid</a> had two carries for six yards, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133991/justus-pickett">Justus Pickett</a> ran twice for one yard. Losing Wes Brown hurts, big time.</p>
<p><b>Wide Receivers: B+.</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165665/stefon-diggs">Stefon Diggs</a> didn't have his usual unbelievable touchdown play, but he still had eight touches for 74 yards, including a 23-yard rush and a 23-yard reception. The star, of course, was Dorsey, who caught two passes, both for touchdowns. Nigel King was the only other receiver with a catch on the day.</p>
<p><b>Offensive Line: F. </b>It's hard to expect really anything against the Panzer Tank combo at end for Florida State, but Petty was sacked five times (fumbling once) and the aforementioned running backs averaged around 2.5 yards per carry. The line was unable to push or hold tight when the situation called for either.</p>
<p><b>Defensive Line: D-. </b>How the mighty have fallen. No one on the line got a sack in the game, and what was once Maryland's best unit on the field had a poor game, combining for 14 tackles. That includes a combined eight from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76011/isaiah-ross">Isaiah Ross</a> and Quinton Jefferson, and only three total from <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36624/joe-vellano">Joe Vellano</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/76015/a-j-francis">A.J. Francis</a>.</p>
<p><b>Linebackers: B. </b>Kenneth Tate had a game reminiscent of his Florida State performance of two years ago, with seven tackles and all of Maryland's three sacks, but it was L.A. Goree who had a breakout game. Filling in for the injured <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36619/demetrius-hartsfield">Demetrius Hartsfield</a>, he had a game-high 13 tackles, with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133994/cole-farrand">Cole Farrand</a> right behind him at eight. The two middle linebackers played well throughout the game, and Farrand was able to force a fumble.</p>
<p><b>Secondary: C. </b>Matt Robinson got an interception and the two safeties combined for 13 tackles, but <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel">E.J. Manuel</a> toasted the Terps all day, completing 17 of 23 passes.</p>
<p><b>Special Teams: B. </b>Nate Renfro finally shows up when it doesn't matter, averaging 43.3 yards per punt on seven attempts, but <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159213/levern-jacobs">Levern Jacobs</a> is subpar on kick returns (17.0 yards per return plus a fumble lost). No field goal attempts for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165664/brad-craddock">Brad Craddock</a> or <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/167357/brendan-magistro">Brendan Magistro</a>.</p>
<p>Now, three things Maryland can do instead of going to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina on Saturday.</p>
<p><b>1. Study. </b>Finals are coming up! Don't want the student-athletes to slack off on the first part of that designation.</p>
<p><b>2. Watch a movie. </b>Always a fun activity. The players could get a party together, with popcorn and big chairs and maybe watch <i>Remember the Titans</i><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b>or something.</p>
<p><b>3. Go Hiking. </b>Hiking is fun! You get to see nature, and it's physical activity, if the players find themselves missing that aspect of football. It's not a contact sport, unless you count contact with the Earth! jk lol</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/19/3662660/maryland-terrapins-florida-state-seminoles-recap-unit-grades-reviewPete Volk2012-11-17T15:05:42-05:002012-11-17T15:05:42-05:00Terps Blown Out In Home Finale, 41-14
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<p>With the top defense in the country coming to town to face the worst offense, Maryland fans knew it was going to be a long day in College Park. The game lived up to its booking, as the #10 Florida State Seminoles came in and crushed the Terrapins, 41-14.</p>
<p>Maryland was outperformed in every aspect of the game, and nowhere was it clearer than in yardage. Florida State outgained the Terps 399-170, with advantages both in the air (160-136) and on the ground (239-34). Up until a last-minute touchdown to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36612/kevin-dorsey">Kevin Dorsey</a>, three Florida State players had outscored the Terps and two outgained them.</p>
<p>The Seminoles started out with an 11-play, 62-yard drive that ended in a five-yard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133806/devonta-freeman">Devonta Freeman</a> touchdown. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159213/levern-jacobs">Levern Jacobs</a> fumbled the resulting kick-off, with Florida State recovering. On the next play, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel">E.J. Manuel</a> completed a ten-yard pass to an open <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133824/nick-o-leary">Nick O'Leary</a> in the end zone for another score.</p>
<p>Later in the quarter, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty">Shawn Petty</a> fumbled, with the Seminoles recovering again. This time, the turnover led to a field goal - the first of two for <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/85815/dustin-hopkins">Dustin Hopkins</a> in the half. Near the end of the second, Florida State scored again, as a nine play drive went 70 yards, culminating in a 30-yard touchdown pass from Manuel to <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133855/rashad-greene">Rashad Greene</a>, making the score 27-0 and putting the game out of reach.</p>
<p>Maryland was able to score on their first drive of the third. On the nine-play, 81-yard drive, Brandon Ross ran three times for 11 yards, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165665/stefon-diggs">Stefon Diggs</a> had three touches for 34 yards, and Shawn Petty had two completions for 42 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown to Kevin Dorsey. Petty rolled out to the left before doubling back to his right, providing time for Dorsey to get open before supplying him with a nice pass.</p>
<p>Petty finished 8/19 for 136 yards and two scores, with his statline significantly padded by the two long Dorsey touchdowns. Ross led the team in rushing, with all carries for 30 yards, and Diggs finished with three catches for 45 yards.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/17/3658852/florida-state-vs-maryland-recap-seminoles-blowout-terrapins-stefon-diggsPete Volk2012-11-17T14:19:50-05:002012-11-17T14:19:50-05:00Terps Trail 34-7 After Three
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<p>Maryland got the ball to start the second half, and finally got on the board. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165665/stefon-diggs" class="sbn-auto-link">Stefon Diggs</a> broke off a 23-yard run on third down, and caught a nine-yard pass on the next play. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165666/albert-reid" class="sbn-auto-link">Albert Reid</a> busted through for a first down, and three plays later the Terps elected to go for it on fourth down. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty" class="sbn-auto-link">Shawn Petty</a> rolled out to his left, ran back to his right and made a great throw to <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36612/kevin-dorsey" class="sbn-auto-link">Kevin Dorsey</a>, who ran the rest of the way and dove into the end zone for a 33-yard touchdown.</p>
<p>After the teams traded punts, Florida State moved down the field slowly before a big run from Devonta Freeman. On third-and-one at Maryland's 49, he burst through the whole, ran past the entire Terrapin team, and was eventually caught from behind by Matt Robinson at the one. On the next play, he punched it in to give the Seminoles a 34-7 lead.</p>
<p>Maryland is currently driving into Florida State territory, thanks in large part to eight yards on the ground from Petty. The quarterback is now 6/12 for 69 yards and a touchdown, while Brandon Ross now has ten rushes for 27 yards.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/17/3658770/florida-state-vs-maryland-scoring-update-terps-get-on-the-board-stillPete Volk2012-11-17T13:22:13-05:002012-11-17T13:22:13-05:00Terps Trail Big At Half
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<p>When we last left Maryland and Florida State, the Terps were trailing by two touchdowns after giving away two turnovers and had the Seminoles within the ten-yard line. Maryland was able to hold FSU, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/85815/dustin-hopkins" class="sbn-auto-link">Dustin Hopkins</a> kicked a 26-yard field goal to make it 17-0.</p>
<p>After a three-and-out for Maryland, a 21-yard reception by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133824/nick-o-leary" class="sbn-auto-link">Nick O'Leary</a> and a 12-yard run by <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133806/devonta-freeman" class="sbn-auto-link">Devonta Freeman</a> set up another Hopkins field goal, this time from 40 yards out. The teams traded punts until nearly the end of the half, when <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel" class="sbn-auto-link">E.J. Manuel</a> completed five passes for 62 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown pass to a wide open <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133855/rashad-greene" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Greene</a>. Hopkins made the extra point, making it 27-0 Florida State.</p>
<p>At the half, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty" class="sbn-auto-link">Shawn Petty</a> is 4/9 for 27 yards, with six rushes for -9 yards and a fumble lost. Maryland's leading rusher is Brandon Ross, who only has three carries for 14 yards. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/165665/stefon-diggs" class="sbn-auto-link">Stefon Diggs</a> has been unable to save the Terps either - he has one reception for 11 yards.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, for the Seminoles, Manuel is 14/18 for 130 yards and two touchdowns. Freeman has run 11 times for 77 yards and a score, and Greene and O'Leary have combined for seven catches and 96 yards with two scores.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/17/3658654/florida-state-vs-maryland-scoring-update-florida-state-holds-big-halfPete Volk2012-11-17T12:36:33-05:002012-11-17T12:36:33-05:00Two Turnovers In First Lead to 14-0 Terps Deficit
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<p>We talked before the game about the multitude of weapons that the Seminoles have, and they showcased it from the get-go in College Park. After <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159094/karlos-williams" class="sbn-auto-link">Karlos Williams</a> returned the opening kick for 32 yards, six different players gained yardage en route to a five-yard touchdown run from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133806/devonta-freeman" class="sbn-auto-link">Devonta Freeman</a>, giving FSU an early 7-0 lead.</p>
<p>On the ensuing kickoff, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159213/levern-jacobs" class="sbn-auto-link">Levern Jacobs</a> gained 17 yards before fumbling, with the Seminoles' Toshmon Stevens recovering. On the first play of the next drive, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel" class="sbn-auto-link">E.J. Manuel</a> found <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133824/nick-o-leary" class="sbn-auto-link">Nick O'Leary</a> open in the end zone for a ten-yard touchdown.</p>
<p>The Terps managed to get two first downs on their first possession of the game, with an eleven-yard rush from Brandon Ross followed up by an 11-yard completion from <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty" class="sbn-auto-link">Shawn Petty</a> to Stefon Diggs. They were forced to punt later, but the defense managed to cause a Florida State three-and-out.</p>
<p>On the first play of Maryland's next drive, Petty fumbled, and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133856/cornellius-carradine" class="sbn-auto-link">Cornellius Carradine</a> recovered. Florida State was able to drive easily, and will have third-and-goal from around the six when we start the second.</p>
<p>The talk leading about to this game revolved around Maryland's need for perfection to stay in this game, and with two turnovers in the first 15 minutes, it's not looking too promising. The Terps have seven offensive plays, compared to the Seminoles' 20.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/17/3658450/maryland-florida-state-scoring-update-seminoles-get-out-to-quickPete Volk2012-11-17T10:01:35-05:002012-11-17T10:01:35-05:00Maryland-Florida State Preview
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<p>Maryland welcomes the top defense in the country to College Park Saturday, as the Florida State Seminoles come to town. Will the Terps crack the 100 yard mark?</p> <p>Yes people, Maryland Football is still "happening", in the sense that the team plays games on Saturdays. Basketball season has started (and well!), and if you're reading this, you deserve congratulations for your Maryland fandom (or you're my mom. Thanks, Mom).</p>
<p>Maryland plays Florida State Saturday in College Park, so it's time for us to look at the match-up. It's the worst offense in the country against the best defense in the country, with the two teams arguably serving as bookends to the ACC.</p>
<p>We know about the Terps and their general ineptitude (the only interesting question is whether Stefon Diggs will play), so let's look at the 9-1 Seminoles. They opened up with two games against FCS opponents and a third against Wake Forest, winning those by a combined score of 176-3 and looking quite impressive along the way. Then they faced off against Clemson (they of the 45-10 victory over Maryland last week) in their fourth straight home game, winning that one 49-37.</p>
<p>In fact, Florida State has only been involved in two one-score games this year - their Week 6 17-16 loss to North Carolina State and a 28-22 win against Virginia Tech last Thursday night. Much of that has been due to the much-acclaimed defense, but let's first take a look at their offensive weapons.</p>
<p>The Seminoles still start <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel">E.J. Manuel</a> at quarterback, and he's having his best season yet. He has a career-high 19 touchdowns, and is about twenty yards away from his career high in passing yards (2,641 currently). Manuel has also managed to limit his interceptions, with five, but four have come over the last six games. He has also run for 184 yards, his highest total since his freshman year, and is a constant threat on the ground.</p>
<p>Manuel's top target is <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133855/rashad-greene">Rashad Greene</a>, the sophomore deep threat who has 34 receptions for 499 yards and four touchdowns, but the Seminoles have plenty of other options. Freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133805/kelvin-benjamin">Kelvin Benjamin</a> has 25 receptions for 472 yards and four scores (averaging nearly 20 yards per reception), and senior Rodney Smith has 31 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns. Kenny Shaw and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114273/greg-dent">Greg Dent</a> each have at least 20 catches, as well.</p>
<p>Chris Thompson has 21 catches as well, and he leads a solid stable of four running backs for Florida State. The senior has 91 rushes for 722 yards and five touchdowns, good for second in the conference (and a career-high) in yardage. He's joined by pinball <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133823/james-wilder-jr">James Wilder Jr.</a> (78 carries for 449 yards and eight scores) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133806/devonta-freeman">Devonta Freeman</a> (60 rushes for 408 yards for five touchdowns). <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/85813/lonnie-pryor">Lonnie Pryor</a> rounds out the unit, and the senior has 35 carries for 217 yards and six touchdowns.</p>
<p>What sticks out with the Seminoles' offense is this: while there may be no singular playmaker (besides Manuel), there are a lot of guys who score and score often. Maryland will have to be at their best defensively to keep the 'Noles within 30 (they average over 40 points per game), and given what we saw against Clemson, that's not particularly likely.</p>
<p>Now, the defense. First, we'll run down the rankings. Fifth in pass defense. Fourth in scoring defense. Third in pass efficiency defense. Second in rushing defense. <b>First</b> in total defense. That's nationally - obviously, they're tops in the conference in all of those categories.</p>
<p>It starts with the defensive line, where <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114291/bjoern-werner">Bjoern Werner</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133856/cornellius-carradine">Cornellius Carradine</a> reign supreme. Werner, after seven sacks in a breakout campaign last season, has nine so far this season, with five other tackles for a loss. Carradine has ten sacks of his own, and the two make up the best defensive end duo in the nation.</p>
<p>The linebacking unit is led by two juniors, Christian Jones and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114270/telvin-smith">Telvin Smith</a>. Jones is tied with Carradine for the team lead in tackles (64) with six for a loss and two interceptions, while Smith has 44 tackles with nine for a loss. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/87393/xavier-rhodes">Xavier Rhodes</a> is the most notable name in the secondary, and he has six pass breakups and two interceptions this year, but the leader in interceptions is actually back-up safety/corner <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133821/tyler-hunter">Tyler Hunter</a>, who has three.</p>
<p>Just like the offense, the defense doesn't have any huge playmakers that stick out (besides Werner), but are one of the best, if not <i>the </i>best, units in the country. Against Clemson, they held <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75473/tajh-boyd">Tajh Boyd</a> to 237 yards passing, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/35764/andre-ellington">Andre Ellington</a> to 55 yards rushing, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/133723/sammy-watkins">Sammy Watkins</a> to 24 yards on six receptions.</p>
<p><b>Prediction: Florida State 48, Maryland 3.</b> The real question will be when Maryland gets a first down (or if). Our guess is midway through the second.</p>
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<p>Florida State looks to lock up the ACC Atlantic Division and a spot in the conference championship game with a win on Saturday.</p> <p>The No. 10 Florida State Seminoles can clinch the ACC Atlantic Division championship with a win on Saturday in College Park against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/maryland-terrapins">Maryland Terrapins</a>.</p>
<p>The Seminoles are 9-1 on the season and tied with Clemson at 6-1 in the ACC. Florida State, however, owns the tie-breaker over the Tigers, so if both teams end up with the same record, it would be Florida State who is awarded the division crown.</p>
<p>Maryland, on the other hand, isn't quite close to playing for a conference title, but the Terrapins are still hoping for a bowl bid. In order for them to reach the required six wins to qualify for a bowl, they must beat Florida State and North Carolina to conclude the regular season.</p>
<p>Natural linebacker and freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/159221/shawn-petty">Shawn Petty</a> will start at quarterback for an injury-plagued Maryland team, trying to guide them to a huge upset. He'll have to out-duel Florida State quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/36085/e-j-manuel">E.J. Manuel</a>, who has thrown 19 touchdowns this season, compared to just five interceptions.</p>
<p><b>Game time, TV channel:</b> 12:00 p.m. ET, ESPNU</p>
<p><b>Online streaming video: </b>ESPN3</p>
<p><b><a href="http://www.oddsshark.com/ncaaf/odds">Point spread</a>:</b> Florida State is favored by 31 points</p>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/maryland-terrapins/2012/11/17/3648070/maryland-florida-state-2012-schedule-game-time-spreadRussell Steinberg2012-11-15T13:52:17-05:002012-11-15T13:52:17-05:00Wes Brown Injury: Maryland RB out indefinitely
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<p>Maryland Terrapins running back Wes Brown will receive surgery on his shoulder Friday and will miss the rest of the season.</p> <p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/maryland-terrapins">Maryland Terrapins</a> running back Wes Brown will receive surgery on his injured labrum Friday and is out for the rest of the season, Maryland coach Randy Edsall <a href="https://twitter.com/D1scourse/status/269142969834156033">announced on Thursday</a>.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brown sat out last week’s game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/clemson-tigers">Clemson Tigers</a> with an ankle injury. Edsall decided to shut Brown down for the season, stating that he would need season-ending surgery at the season’s end anyways.The freshman running back will also miss spring ball recovering from the surgery.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Brown had emerged as the team’s top running back this season and is one of their key freshmen. The tailback received 90 carries this season, rushing for 382 yards and two touchdowns. Brown played particularly well against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/teams/n-c-state-wolfpack">N.C. State Wolfpack</a>, running for 121 yards and one touchdown on 25 carries.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Freshman Brandon Ross is the team’s second-leading rusher on the season, and performed well in Brown’s absence against Clemson. Ross ran for 100 yards on 16 carries versus the Tigers, and should receive the bulk of the carries the rest of the year.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2012/11/15/3650350/wes-brown-injury-marylandConnor Moylan