The Maryland Terrapins , commonly referred to as the Terps , represent the University of Maryland, College Park in NCAA sports. The University of Maryland is an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision school that belongs to the Atlantic Coast Conference and currently sponsors 27 varsity sports. Their mascot is Testudo the Turtle, who was born in 1932, when Dr. Curley Byrd suggested that the school's mascot should be the diamondback terrapin. Their official colors are red, white, black, and gold.
History
The University of Maryland, College Park was established in 1856. Between 1921 and 1953, the Terps were part of the Southern Conference (SoCon). In 1953, Maryland seceded with six other SoCon schools to form the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The school's sports teams are called the Terrapins, and the mascot of the University is a diamondback terrapin named Testudo. The school's primary colors are red and white.
Teams
Men
Women
Traditions
Fan support
Maryland fans, especially students, are known to be very loyal and supportive of Maryland Athletics. In 2005, The Princeton Review rated Maryland first in their "Students Pack the Stadiums" ranking of student athletic support.
Songs and chants
Victory Song The Maryland Victory Song was written in 1928 by Thornton W. Allen. It is played frequently during Terp Basketball and Football games. During Football games, it is played after every touchdown the Terps score, regardless of whether the team is winning or losing, celebrating the immediate victory of accomplishment. Ironically, the "Victory" song is played even after defeat. The lyrics are as follows:
Maryland we're all behind you,
Raise high the black and gold.
For there is nothing half so glorious,
As to see our team victorious.
We've got the team boys,
We've got the steam boys,
So keep on fighting, don't give in!
M-A-R-Y-L-A-N-D
Maryland will win"Hey, You Suck!" A popular saying among the students at Maryland is a simple "Hey, You Suck!" directed at opponents. Students have incorporated the phrase into Gary Glitter's popular sports anthem "Rock and Roll Part Two" (often referred to as the "Hey Song"), leading the school to cease playing the song. They have also incorporated it into the traditional "Na-na-na Na Hey Hey Goodbye" song uttered by sports fans following a foul-out of an opposing basketball player. Currently at basketball games immediately prior to tipoff, and at football games following a Terrapins touchdown, the student section begins performing an impromptu a cappella version of "Rock and Roll Part Two", as the band was banned from playing the song.
Fan incidents
The University has experienced a number of on-and-off the field incidents including rioting and damaging campus property. The incidents have caused negative publicity for the university.
In the early 2000s, security officers quelled sports-related rioting at least three times in as many years. After a major basketball loss in 2000, one thousand freshmen and sophomores swarmed across campus and caused significant property damage. Following a win versus Duke in 2002, 18 people, including 3 students, were arrested after a crowd of about 3,000 tramped down Route 1, setting fires and throwing trash. In the wake of these riots, the University Senate approved a rule that allows for students to be expelled for rioting off campus, even if they are not arrested.
Students and fans clashed with police in riot gear following the school's victory in the women's basketball national title game in April 2006, echoing unruly celebrations associated with the men's team in recent years.
National championships
As of December 2008, Maryland has won 25 NCAA National Championships. Of these, 18 are in women's sports and 7 are in men's sports.
Maryland has secured championships in the following sports:
- Men's basketball: 2002
- Competitive cheer: 2006, 2007
- Women's field hockey: 1987, 1993, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2008
- Football: 1951, 1953
- Men's lacrosse: 1928, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1940, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1967, 1973, 1975
- Men's soccer: 1968, 2005, 2008
- Women's lacrosse: 1986, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
- Women's basketball: 2006
Sports alumni
Baseball
- Eric Milton, Derek Hacopian, Buck Herzog, Charlie Keller, Justin Maxwell, Kevin Hart
Basketball
- Lonny Baxter, Len Bias, Steve Blake, Keith Booth, Adrian Branch, Nik Caner-Medley, Juan Dixon, Len Elmore, Steve Francis, John Gilchrist, James Gist, Sarunas Jasikevicius, Albert King, Terry Long, John Lucas II, Chris McCray, Tom McMillen, Drew Nicholas, Gene Shue, Joe Smith, D. J. Strawberry, Chris Wilcox, Gary Williams, Buck Williams, Walt Williams
Football
- Eric Barton, Tim Brant, Curome Cox, Vernon Davis, Darren Drozdov, Boomer Esiason, Domonique Foxworth, Ralph Friedgen, Jared Gaither, E.J. Henderson, Kris Jenkins, Stan Jones, LaMont Jordan, Jermaine Lewis, Shawne Merriman, Matt Murphy, Kevin Plank (founder of Under Armour), Adam Podlesh, Mike Tice, Randy White, Frank Wycheck, D'Qwell Jackson, Madieu Williams, Randy Starks, Steve Suter
Golf
- Fred Funk
Gymnastics
- Dominique Dawes
Men's lacrosse
- Frank Urso
Men's soccer
- Taylor Twellman, Jason Garey, Robbie Rogers, Marc Burch, Chris Seitz, Maurice Edu, Noah Palmer, Seth Stammler, Leo Cullen, Michael Dello-Russo, Domenic Mediate, Clarence Goodson, Scott Buete, Danny Califf, Stephen King
Track & Field
- Irene Knox, Renaldo Nehemiah
Women's lacrosse
- Jen Adams
Current notable professionals
Football
Main article: List of Maryland Terrapins in professional footballBasketball
- Steve Blake - Portland Trail Blazers (formerly Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards)
- Juan Dixon - Washington Wizards (formerly Toronto Raptors Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards)
- Steve Francis - Houston Rockets (formerly New York Knicks, Orlando Magic)
- Šarūnas Jasikevičius – Panathinaikos (Greece) (formerly Lietuvos Rytas (Lithuania), Union Olimpija (Slovenia), FC Barcelona (Spain), Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel), Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors)
- Joe Smith - Oklahoma City Thunder (formerly Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers)
- D. J. Strawberry - Fortitudo Bologna (Italy) (formerly Phoenix Suns, Houston Rockets)
- Chris Wilcox - New York Knicks (formerly Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder )
Baseball
- Kevin Hart - Chicago Cubs
- Justin Maxwell - Washington Nationals
- Eric Milton - Los Angeles Dodgers
- Brett Cecil - Toronto Blue Jays
Soccer
- Taylor Twellman - New England Revolution
- Jason Garey - Columbus Crew
- Robbie Rogers - Columbus Crew
- Seth Stammler - New York Red Bulls
- Michael Dello-Russo - FC Dallas
- Domenic Mediate - D.C. United
- Marc Burch - D.C. United
- Maurice Edu - Rangers
- Chris Seitz - Real Salt Lake
- Clarence Goodson - IK Start
- Scott Buete - Charleston Battery
- Danny Califf - FC Midtjylland
- Stephen King - Seattle Sounders FC
- Graham Zusi - Kansas City Wizards
- Omar Gonzalez - Los Angeles Galaxy
- A. J. DeLaGarza - Los Angeles Galaxy
- Rodney Wallace - D.C. United
- Rich Costanzo - Minnesota Thunder
Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame
The Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1982.
Notable members include:
See also
- Maryland Terrapins men's basketball
- Maryland Terrapins women's basketball
- Maryland Terrapins football
References
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