Maryland
Maryland baseball at UCF series preview
![Maryland baseball at UCF series preview Maryland baseball at UCF series preview](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/z_krF6oDNnQ0yyCkvDZJHBpX0N0=/0x0:2000x1047/fit-in/1200x630/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24532814/gallery_image__1_.jpg)
After a profitable two weeks, Maryland heads right down to Orlando, Florida, to face a red-hot Central Florida workforce to spherical out its nonconference schedule.
Maryland has received eight of its previous 9 video games, going from 4-7 to 12-8 in two weeks. Regardless of this, the Terps haven’t confronted a top-100 RPI opponent in that span, taking midweek video games in opposition to UMBC, Delaware and George Washington, and weekend sequence in opposition to Albany and Maine.
Now Maryland will get an actual check in UCF in a three-game sequence that might be out there to stream on ESPN+. The Friday and Saturday video games might be at 6 p.m, and the Sunday recreation might be at 1 p.m.
UCF Knights (15-6, 0-0 AAC)
UCF is in contrast to any workforce Maryland has confronted up to now two weeks. The Knights received huge wins over Florida State, Troy, Clemson and Georgia Southern of their nonconference slate. Head coach Greg Lovelady is in his seventh 12 months with this system and is trying to get the Knights to their first NCAA Match since his first 12 months in 2017. UCF most just lately suffered a walkoff loss at North Florida.
Gamers to look at
Ben McCabe, redshirt senior catcher, No. 40 — McCabe’s offensive numbers via 20 video games are spectacular. He has a 1.432 OPS, .912 slugging share, 10 dwelling runs and an otherworldly wRC+ of 216. It is just 20 video games in, however McCabe seems like one of the harmful hitters Maryland will face this 12 months,
Andrew Sundean, sophomore designated hitter/catcher, No. 44 — Sundean was a Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American in 2022 and was named American Athletic Convention Participant of the Week final week tallying after 14 RBIs and two dwelling runs. He has a .455 batting common and has gotten on base in additional than half of his plate appearances in 14 video games.
Pitchers to look at
Ruddy Gomez, redshirt senior right-handed pitcher, No. 19 — Gomez is slated as UCF’s Friday starter, and might be the perfect pitcher on the employees. He presently has a 3.07 ERA and 35 strikeouts on the 12 months, with a stroll charge below 5%. Gomez is sweet at producing floor balls — final 12 months, 65% of contact in opposition to him was the bottom and this 12 months his ground-ball charge is 52.5%.
Kyle Kramer, senior right-handed pitcher, No. 30 — Kramer has the bottom ERA on the workforce at 2.70, however when taking a look at his different metrics his performances have been even higher. He has a 40% strikeout charge in 13 innings, and has solely three walks to his 20 strikeouts. Whereas he has allowed some hits, he’s nonetheless one in every of UCF’s finest relievers.
Energy
Offensive firepower. The Knights completely rake. They presently rank seventh within the nation in complete dwelling runs with 45, and 4 gamers on the roster have already got over 5 dwelling runs. Six gamers have 18 or extra RBIs, and 7 Knights have an OPS over .900. This workforce is deep with offensive expertise and might be a troublesome matchup for the struggling Maryland pitching employees.
Weak spot
Permitting hits. UCF’s pitching employees has surrendered loads of hits, averaging over eight hits per 9 innings and permitting 171 complete. The Knights don’t stroll many batters, however they do put individuals on base. If Maryland’s offense can break via, it could get a rally going that would make the distinction in a recreation.
Three issues to look at
1. How will Kyle McCoy do in his first huge begin? Maryland head coach Rob Vaughn has given Kyle McCoy the previous two Sunday begins, however has stored him on a leash with reference to pitch depend. This week, Vaughn advised McCoy, “it’s time to take the coaching wheels off,” and acknowledged his plan is to offer McCoy 85 to 90 pitches Sunday in opposition to UCF. McCoy confirmed he can deal after a one-hit shutout in opposition to Albany — can he do it in opposition to a high-powered offense like UCF?
2. Can Maryland’s offense produce in opposition to higher expertise? The Maryland offense has been wildly inconsistent. On at some point, it seems like the perfect offense within the nation, scoring 25 and 18 runs, respectively, in opposition to Maine and Albany in these sequence openers. However in some video games, the offense has been underwhelming. The Terps had been unable to drag away from UMBC and George Washington till the eighth inning, and their offense was silent when going through Albany in video games two and three. Going through higher pitching, Maryland can’t afford a chilly spell like final sequence.
3. Can Maryland’s pitching take care of the warmth? Maryland’s pitching has been subpar this 12 months, and mixing that with a robust offense is a trigger for a priority. However, it has not been as dangerous as of late, which might be an indication of a midseason turnaround. The Terps’ arms are definitely one thing to control.
![](https://newspub.live/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/np-logo.png)
Maryland
Partial victory in effort to preserve historic Black cemetery in Maryland
![Partial victory in effort to preserve historic Black cemetery in Maryland Partial victory in effort to preserve historic Black cemetery in Maryland](https://media.nbcwashington.com/2024/09/34199981402-1080pnbcstations.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=1200%2C675)
Skip to content
Contact Us
Maryland
Maryland issues a new suicide prevention action plan for schools, families – WTOP News
![Maryland issues a new suicide prevention action plan for schools, families – WTOP News Maryland issues a new suicide prevention action plan for schools, families – WTOP News](https://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SAD_GIRL.GettyImages-1033774340-e1705449585875.jpg)
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in Maryland. That’s according to a new suicide prevention action plan produced through the state’s Department of Health.
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 in Maryland. That’s according to a new suicide prevention action plan produced through the state’s Department of Health.
Scott Poland, the director of the Office of Suicide and Violence Prevention at Nova Southeastern University College of Psychology, talked to WTOP about the action plan he authored with his wife, Donna, who is a career educator.
The “Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in K-12 Schools” serves as a reference guide to school administrators and the community, and was developed in cooperation with the state health department’s Office of Suicide Prevention.
Poland said one thing that surprises people is that children as young as 8 years old may consider taking their own lives.
“I hear from school personnel all around the country (asking if they) have to take it seriously (if a fourth or fifth grader is talking about suicide). And the answer is absolutely yes,” Poland said.
Among the data points in the action plan is a survey of students in the “Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey of 2021/2022.” According to that survey, 21% of high school students “seriously considered suicide” in the past year, and 27% of middle schoolers considered suicide at some point in their lives.
Poland said it’s important to talk about suicide with young people, and that the idea that talking about it might encourage a young person to consider suicide is a “myth.”
“When we actually bring it up, it gives someone a chance to unburden themselves, to realize that they’re not alone, that there are alternatives and that there is help available,” Poland said.
But he said young people are most susceptible to imitating suicidal behavior: “It is important that we not glorify the suicide victim.”
Instead, Poland said, the emphasis after a suicide should be on healing those affected and helping them find appropriate ways to deal with their emotions and mental health.
The plan released this week includes providing intervention action plans for a young person who may be considering suicide.
“Part of that, of course, is removing lethal means and developing a written safety plan with them,” he said.
Poland said that can include helping people understand “the importance of calling 988, doing things that can calm themselves down,” and reaching out to the nearest trusted adult.
People can reach the national resource for crisis response services and suicide prevention by dialing 988.
Poland said social media is “wreaking havoc” on children’s emotional well-being, often making them feel “not smart enough, not rich enough, not good enough.” Poland said he’s currently working with the state of South Dakota on developing tools to help “young people be a little more mindful and make better decisions about their screen time.”
Poland said parents can help — when it comes to the hours and hours that many people spend online — by modeling healthy amounts of screen time themselves. And he said adults need to think about how they introduce technology to their kids.
“We’re in too (much of) a hurry to give kids smartphones and 24-hour internet access,” Poland said.
“I really have to compliment Maryland,” Poland said, on coming up with the new plan.
Poland said Maryland does not have an especially high rate of suicide, but “I think we all recognize that losing one young person to suicide is one too many.”
Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.
© 2024 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.
Maryland
Getting to know Michigan State football’s Week 2 opponent: Maryland
![Getting to know Michigan State football’s Week 2 opponent: Maryland Getting to know Michigan State football’s Week 2 opponent: Maryland](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/137/01j714ppf1xrvce2agzn.jpg)
Game two is coming up for Michigan State football as the Spartans hit the road for an early season Big Ten matchup against Maryland. The Terps have had MSU’s number in recent years, but the Spartans’ new-look team is ready to change that narrative this weekend.
Jonathan Smith and his staff have a lot to work on this week after a lackluster 16-10 win over Florida Atlantic, but we’ve become more than used to slow starts for MSU in their first game so it’s not time to panic just yet.
While the team wraps up their preparations for Maryland, let’s take a quick look at the Terps and see what we can learn about them before the big game on Saturday.
Maryland is off and running in their 2024 campaign and had an absolutely dominant week one performance. The Terps took on UConn at home and came away with an impressive 50-7 win. Sure UConn is an awful football program, but we saw how poorly Michigan State just did against a similar opponent.
Not only was the final score lopsided, but ever major statistical category was as well. Maryland doubled UConn in first downs and rushing yards, threw for nearly 400 passing yards and even won the turnover battle 3-0. The Terps also only had five penalties for 45 yards which is significantly better than MSU’s 12 for 140 yards against FAU.
Sure all of this took place against UConn, but it appears that Maryland is in a very good spot heading into this big week two matchup.
One thing that I thought would be a positive for Michigan State in this game is that Maryland is breaking in a new quarterback as well. The Terps’ quarterback, Billy Edwards Jr., went off against UConn and completed 20-of-27 passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns. He also is a capable runner and added 39 yards on the ground, so Michigan State will have its hands full on Saturday slowing him down.
The Terps don’t have one standout running back in the backfield, so that does benefit MSU. They do however have two solid backs in Roman Hemby and Nolan Ray who both ran for over 60 yards and one score each.
The one player however that Michigan State needs to pay the most attention to is wide receiver Tai Felton. He had one of the best Week 1 performances in the country as he recorded seven receptions for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Thankfully MSU’s defense and secondary looked much improved against FAU, so hopefully that carries over into this weekend’s matchup.
The opportunity in front of MSU on Saturday is massive. The Spartans are big underdogs in this matchup which they probably deserve, but a win would do wonders not just for the overall perception of the team but for their confidence moving forward.
I’ve got a strange feeling that we’re going to be very happy around 7 p.m. ET Saturday night.
-
World1 week ago
Swiss court convicts two executives of embezzling $1.8bn from 1MDB
-
Movie Reviews1 week ago
Slingshot (2024) – Movie Review
-
World1 week ago
Commission mandarin flags convergence of digital with industry
-
World1 week ago
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 915
-
News1 week ago
After months on the run, a murder suspect falls through the ceiling and into custody
-
News1 week ago
Trump Vs Harris: The Battle Over Hot Mics Heats Up Ahead Of Key Debate
-
News1 week ago
The rise of the Pumpkin Spice Latte : It's Been a Minute
-
World1 week ago
Economic portfolios are key in talks to chose new EU commissioners