As usual, Matthew Crenson offers some very good reasons why college tuition has doubled in the past 30 years (“Why is college so expensive? One answer: ‘administrative bloat,'” March 3). I cannot help but wonder how much the NCAA Division I football and basketball contracts with major TV networks have contributed to the outrageous growth of college tuition. Realizing that … [Read more...] about Big-time athletics may be raising college tuition, too | READER COMMENTARY
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Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs Indiana
Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Follow along with fellow Maryland fans as the Terps conclude home play. Maryland men’s basketball hosts Indiana in its final home game of the season. Tip off is set for 2 p.m. This is your space for thoughts, observations or whatever you would like to share, but please be respectful. Catch up before the … [Read more...] about Game thread: Maryland men’s basketball vs Indiana
No. 3 Maryland men’s lacrosse suffers first loss of season, falling to No. 6 Notre Dame, 14-9
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps couldn’t overcome the defending national champions. Maryland men’s lacrosse came into South Bend, Indiana, hunting for the nation’s No. 1 ranking. A win over Notre Dame, the defending national champion, would’ve in all likelihood vaulted the Terps there. But they fell victim to the Fighting Irish and their physical style, … [Read more...] about No. 3 Maryland men’s lacrosse suffers first loss of season, falling to No. 6 Notre Dame, 14-9
Second-half collapse against Indiana spoils Maryland men’s basketball’s senior day
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images The Terps surrendered 50 points in the second half, quickly watching their lead dissipate. Maryland men’s basketball looked sure to cruise to a victory over Indiana in its final home game of the season. Up 16 points just minutes into the second half, Maryland was playing some of its best basketball of the season. But as has been the case … [Read more...] about Second-half collapse against Indiana spoils Maryland men’s basketball’s senior day
Maryland baseball secures first sweep of the season with 11-7 win over Bryant
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. The Terps won their third straight game despite shaky pitching. Maryland baseball completed its first series sweep of the season, defeating Bryant, 11-7, on Sunday. Bryant jumped out to a 3-1 lead when Gavin Noriega hit a two-run home run over the batter’s eye in the third inning, but Maryland battled back thereafter. The Terps … [Read more...] about Maryland baseball secures first sweep of the season with 11-7 win over Bryant