8BLACK E8 DAILY 09-22-07 MD M2 E8 BLACK

E8 Saturday, September 22, 2007 M2 College Football

MARYLAND TEAM STATISTICS WAKE FOREST TEAM STATISTICS CATEGORY TERRAPINS OPP Maryland CATEGORY WAKE OPP Passing Yards-Rushing Yards 522-445 352-446 Passing Yards-Rushing Yards 555-402 831-260 Passing Completions-Attempts 57-79 33-64 at Wake Forest Passing Completions-Attempts 66-96 70-127 Rushing Attempts-Average 127-3.5 97-4.6 Rushing Attempts-Average 122-3.3 99-2.6 First Downs 57 40 WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, N.C. (31,500). TV: ESPNU. First Downs 53 58 Third-Down Efficiency 18-42 (43%) 13-34 (38%) FORECAST: Mostly cloudy, mid-80s. RECORDS: Terrapins (2-1, 0-0 ACC); Demon Deacons (1-2, 0-1). Third-Down Efficiency 19-52 (37%) 13-46 (28%) RADIO: WHFS (105.7 FM), WJFK (106.7 FM), WFMD (930 AM), WJFK (1300 AM), WPTX (1690 AM). Fourth-Down Efficiency 1-2 (50%) 0-2 (0%) COACHES: (52-25, seventh year); Jim Grobe (71-70-1, 13th year). Fourth-Down Efficiency 3-7 (43%) 3-5 (60%) Kickoff Return-Average 11-17.9 14-19.6 Kickoff Return-Average 13-20.8 10-21.1 Punt Return-Average 7-8.0 9-6.1 Punt Return-Average 9-11.0 3-3.3 When the Terrapins Have the Ball: Maryland RB Keon Lattimore Punts-Average 17-37.8 16-36.2 has six touchdowns this season, and his 99 rushing yards per Punts-Average 20-37.0 20-44.1 Interceptions-Yards 3-68 5-43 game rank third in the ACC. QB Jordan Steffy leads the ACC in Interceptions-Yards 6-17.8 6-7.5 Sacks-Yards 6-33 10-65 completion percentage and ranks fourth in passing efficiency. Sacks-Yards 4-34 5-34 But the Terrapins have to prove they can create long-yardage Penalties-Yards 16-156 12-84 Penalties-Yards 11-88 17-106 plays on at least a somewhat consistent basis. Plenty of eyes Time of Possession 34:29 25:31 will be on the Terrapins’ wide receivers, who have struggled to Time of Possession 31:39 28:21 get open. Maryland also hopes for improvement in pass INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS protection. Steffy has been sacked nine times in the past two BY ELIOT J. SCHECHTER — GETTY IMAGES INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS games. PASSING CMP ATT YDS TD INT PASSING CMP ATT YDS TD INT When the Demon Deacons Have the Ball: The Winston-Salem Jordan Steffy 53 72 489 1 3 Journal reported that sophomore QB Riley Skinner will start Brett Hodges 38 59 319 1 3 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD LG after missing the past two games because of a partially separated RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD LG Keon Lattimore 59 297 5.0 6 24 throwing shoulder, though the news comes as no surprise to Kenneth Moore 14 124 8.9 1 38 the Terrapins, who banked on Skinner making his return. Lance Ball 29 115 4.0 1 15 Skinner’s presence should sharpen the Demon Deacons’ Josh Adams 17 95 5.6 1 19 Jordan Steffy 30 19 0.6 0 12 attack, which features versatile threat Kenny Moore, who Micah Andrews 29 92 3.2 0 16 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD LG leads the team in both rushing and receiving. Maryland’s RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD LG defense will be tested again on its ability to play a disciplined Darrius Heyward-Bey 13 185 14.2 0 33 style. Kenneth Moore 24 187 7.8 1 21 Keon Lattimore 12 54 4.5 0 14 Kevin Marion 9 130 14.4 0 61 Coaches: The Wake Forest-Maryland matchup pits two coaches Danny Oquendo 6 73 12.2 1 22 with very different concepts on offense. Maryland’s Ralph John Tereshinski 8 85 10.6 0 20 KICKING PAT FG LG Friedgen employs a more traditional scheme that emphasizes a KICKING PAT FG LG Obi Egekeze 9-9 2-3 42 balanced passing game and tough running between the tackles. Sam Swank 9-9 1-1 25 Wake Forest’s Jim Grobe has built the program behind an unorthodox spreadlike attack that features misdirection and SCHEDULE AND RESULTS reverses. The Demon Deacons’ have only improved as Grobe has SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Sept. 1 V’nova, W 31-14 Oct. 20 Virginia, TBA been able to add the personnel to fit his system. Sept. 1 at B.C., L 28-38 Oct. 20 at Navy, 1 Sept. 8 at FIU, W 26-10 Oct. 27 Clemson, TBA Special Teams: While Maryland is breaking in a new place kicker Sept. 8 Nebraska, L 17-20 Oct. 27 N. Carolina, TBA Sept. 13 W.Va., L 31-14 Nov. 3 at N. Carolina, TBA and punter this season, Wake Forest has the luxury of returning Sept. 15 Army, W 21-10 Nov. 3 at Virginia, TBA perhaps the best kicker in the ACC, Sam Swank. The junior also Today at W. Forest, 3:30 Nov. 10 Boston Coll., TBA punts for the Demon Deacons. Also, Moore showed his Today Maryland, 3:30 Nov. 10 at Clemson, TBA Sept. 29 at Rutgers, TBA Nov. 17 at Florida St., TBA versatility last week, returning a punt 55 yards for a Oct. 6 at Duke, TBA Nov. 17 N.C. State, TBA Oct. 6 Georgia Tech, TBA Nov. 24 at N.C. State, TBA touchdown against Army. The Terrapins may employ speedy Oct. 11 Florida State, 7:30 Nov. 24 at Vanderbilt, TBA RB Da’Rel Scott as a kick returner. Until recently, Scott had been limited by an injury suffered in camp. .736 — Marc Carig 148 Maryland’s winning percentage against Wake Forest, its best Average all-purpose yards per game for versatile Wake Forest mark against any ACC school. The Terrapins are 20-6-1 in Wake Forest sophomore Riley Skinner is expected to return wide receiver Kenny Moore, good for third in the ACC. Moore Winston-Salem, N.C. after missing two games with a partially separated shoulder. also returns punts and is a running threat.

Georgia Tech at Virginia Duke at Navy

When: Noon. When: 1 p.m. Where: Where: Scott Stadium, Navy-Marine Corps Charlottesville. Stadium, Annapolis. Records: Yellow Jackets 2-1, 0-1 ACC; Records: Blue Devils 1-2; Midshipmen 1-2. Cavaliers 2-1, 2-0. TV: CSTV. Radio: WFED (1050 AM), TV: ESPNU. Radio: WTNT (570 AM). WBAL (1090 AM), WTRI (1520 AM).

Running Men: Georgia Tech star RB Tashard Standing Strong: All three Duke linebackers are Choice was listed as questionable for much of tough. MLB Mike Tauiliili had 94 tackles last year the week, seemingly robbing fans of a and 92 in 2005. Strong-side LB Marcus Jones is a showdown between the ACC’s top two running good athlete — he was recruited to play backs — Virginia’s Cedric Peerman leads the quarterback and/or wide receiver. But the key is league at 113.7 yards per game; Choice is one weak-side LB Vincent Rey (34 tackles, 4 passes yard behind. But Georgia Tech Coach Chan broken up, 4 tackles for loss, one blocked kick). Gailey said Thursday that Choice will start. The Midshipmen will run at him if the alignment Choice is “the best running in the ACC that we calls for it; if he finds himself on the ground, big play,” Virginia DE Chris Long said. plays will follow. But Rey has good size (6 feet, The Yellow Jackets are equally concerned with 255 pounds) and might be a handful for the Peerman, who has rushed for 137 and 186 blocker, either a slotback or a tackle. yards in consecutive games. “The one thing Staying Grounded: Duke offensive coordinator you can be guaranteed of is that no matter Peter Vaas spent the past two seasons at Notre whom the quarterback is, they’re going to have Dame and appears to favor a balanced approach Peerman run the football with that big — the Blue Devils have 94 rushes and 87 passes. offensive line and those tight ends,” Gailey Yet as Navy Coach Paul Johnson noted, their said. “Whatever the case of who’s the comeback victory last week was keyed by the quarterback, you better stop the running running game: They threw only two passes on the game.” drive for the winning score. The Blue Devils have a Rush to Judgment: As part of a weekly ritual big and experienced offensive line and they are for coaches preparing to play against Georgia likely to try their luck running the ball. Tech defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta’s Roughed Up: Duke Coach Ted Roof is 1-3 against rampant blitzing, Groh was asked how his the Midshipmen; in the past seven meetings dating team would handle the pressure. Protecting from 1995, Navy has averaged 322 rushing yards. Virginia’s quarterbacks, Jameel Sewell and Just for Kicks: Navy junior Matt Harmon missed Peter Lalich, will become the primary mission, two field goals last week, including a 32-yarder which will place more emphasis on Virginia’s with two seconds left in regulation. struggling wideouts as tight ends are forced to — Christian Swezey stay in and block. “If your quarterback is constantly under harassment, then you’re Howard at going to get some bad decisions,” Groh said. BY JAMIE SQUIRE — GETTY IMAGES “Plus your quarterback takes a beating and “It’s a carry-over, but it’s a different type of challenge,” Erin Henderson said of the similarities between West Virginia and Wake Forest. Eastern Michigan that affects how they play.” When: 3:30 p.m. Where: William & Mary at Rynearson Stadium, Virginia Tech Terrapins Again Get the Runaround Ypsilanti, Mich. Records: Bison 0-2; Eagles 1-2. TERRAPINS, From E1 When: 1:30 p.m. Where: Grounds for Success Still Stinging: After staying close with Hampton But there’s plenty at stake for Maryland, in the season opener, the Bison gave a dispirited Lane Stadium, too. Maryland’s Ralph Friedgen has gone 5-1 against Wake Forest’s Jim Grobe performance last week at Florida A&M. Howard Blacksburg, Va. The Terrapins are just hoping to win a since both took over as coaches before the 2001 season. One of the keys for the surrendered more than 300 rushing yards in the Records: game in a three-game scheduling minefield Tribe 2-1; Hokies 2-1. Terrapins has been slowing the Demon Deacons on the ground: 30-17 loss, 222 of them by freshman tailback that featured No. 5 West Virginia last week Philip Sylvester. Brian Johnson completed 12 of 16 Radio: WWXX (92.7 FM), WWXT (94.3 FM), and continues with today’s trip to Wake Wake Forest Rushing WXTR (730 AM). passes for 126 yards for the Bison, five of them to Forest and another road date at No. 11 Rut- Year Result Vs. Maryland Season Avg. Jarahn Williams, including both touchdowns. Endor gers next Saturday. Maryland also hopes to 1 2006 Wake Forest, 38-24 57-296 149.9 Cooper led Howard with 13 tackles, including 3 ⁄2 Friendly Rivals: doesn’t like keep pace with Boston College, which has games like this. He would rather not coach 2005 Maryland, 22-12 39-111 197.5 for losses. opened with three straight ACC victories. Breaking Ground: This the first time the schools against one of his best friends. When Beamer But to do so, the Terrapins will need to got his start in coaching at The Citadel, he 2004 Maryland, 13-7 46-149 206.1 have met, and the Bison will be the first MEAC show some improvement against an offense team to play in Rynearson Stadium. became close with the other young assistants that has given defenses plenty of head- 2003 Maryland, 41-28 48-316 203.2 under , which included Maryland aches. 2002 Maryland, 32-14 45-198 241.2 Coach Ralph Friedgen and Jimmye Laycock, the “They try to test the edges,” Terrapins Georgetown at 2001 Maryland, 27-20 46-163 221.6 at William & Mary. Beamer will linebacker Erin Henderson said. “It’s a car- Holy Cross face Laycock for the first time. He’s faced ry-over, but it’s a different type of chal- Friedgen twice. “That’s about it,” Beamer said. lenge.” When: 1 p.m. “I’ve got two friends.” Indeed, Wake Forest and West Virginia West Virginia does and make you play the in which Skinner was used as a blocker. Where: Fitton Field, Tribe’s Test: Even if Appalachian State had go about reaching their offensive goals in whole 53 yards,” Friedgen said. “They do a Wake Forest ran the play several times for Worcester, Mass. not become the first division I-AA team to drastically different ways. really good job of coaching some really un- big gains, and Moore finished with 165 Records: Hoyas 0-3, upset a ranked I-A team, Virginia Tech would As good as Riley Skinner was at quarter- orthodox things that you don’t see. They’re yards on 27 carries. 0-1 Patriot League; Crusaders 1-1, 0-0. need only to look at the stat sheet to summon back for Wake Forest last season, he is not very innovative in the things they do.” The play left enough of an impression proper motivation against the Tribe. William & the running threat that the Mountaineers’ Maryland saw some of those wrinkles that Friedgen had his offense emulate it No Sophomore Jinx: Slotback Charlie Houghton Mary leads I-AA in scoring at 47.3 points per Pat White is. And while West Virginia racks last season, when the Demon Deacons beat during camp just to keep it fresh in his de- is second on the team in rushing with 25 carries game and passing yards per game with 353.7. up big plays behind the speed of Steve Sla- Maryland, 38-24, at Byrd Stadium to close fensive players’ minds. for 99 yards, including last week when he had 14 Jake Phillips owns the top passer rating in I-AA. ton and the option attack, Wake Forest pre- the regular season and clinch a berth into “It’s a matter of preparation,” defensive carries for 91 yards. Last year’s Patriot League William & Mary carries the momentum of fers misdirection runs, bootlegs and a the ACC title game. Most of the damage end Mack Frost said. “Now we’ve seen it in rookie of the year, Houghton has caught 12 passes winning consecutive games for the first time in heavy dose of reverses, useful tools for get- came on the ground, as the Demon Dea- practice at full speed.” for 115 yards and is fifth in the league in two seasons, including last week’s ting plenty of people involved. West Vir- cons rolled up 296 rushing yards. Frost said he was surprised by the De- all-purpose yards, averaging 101.7 yards per double-overtime victory over Liberty. That ginia may have faster players, but the Terra- “They attacked our flanks pretty good, mon Deacons’ team speed last season. game. momentum, though, hasn’t given Laycock pins believe the Demon Deacons bring got outside of us and they had very good Though he had seen it on tape, he said Series History: This is the Hoyas’ first road game much confidence. “Usually, even when we’ve enough speed to cause trouble. team speed,” Friedgen said. “We’re going to Wake Forest looked even faster live. of the season and the 20th meeting between the played other [division I-A teams] over the But as much as their methods differ, the have to keep them contained and keep them But after dealing with West Virginia, Ter- schools. The Crusaders lead the head-to-head years, you kind of look at the tape and say, ‘We Mountaineers and Demon Deacons both from getting outside.” rapins safety Christian Varner said the ad- series, 12-7, and has won the last seven meetings. probably can do this,’ ” Laycock said. “You look find success by pressuring the perimeter of One play in particular stood out to the justment should not be as much of an issue Georgetown’s last win was 34-16 at Holy Cross on at it with Tech, and we are still looking.” a defense by getting playmakers in open Terrapins. Wake Forest enjoyed great suc- this time around. Sept. 11, 1999.

— Adam Kilgore space. cess last season when it lined up in the shot- “We’ve seen it at its fastest,” Varner said. — From Staff Reports

“They stretch the field very much like gun and ran Kenny Moore on a counter play “That’s a benefit for us.” 8BLACK E8