Granted, one could use the word "inconsistent" to accurately describe the play of both Maryland and NC State this season, but looking at Saturday's tilt between the two, NC State had three things going for them: momentum, homefield advantage and, most likely, a better working relationship between their QB and head coach. Seemingly healthy for the first time all season, the Terps made good on Ralph Friedgen's reputation with a frighteningly balanced offensive attack that shut things down rather early for the Wolfpack en route to a 37-0 decimation. Led by a Cerberus attack of Da'Rel Scott (Plymouth-Whitemarsh stand up!), Lance Ball and Keon Lattimore, MD racked up 249 yards on the ground compared to NC State's 10 and Chris Turner an almost mistake-free game, throwing for 206 yards on 19-24 passing. For Maryland, this puts them back at 6-6, indicative of their up and down year. Fortunately for them, they've become the eighth bowl eligible team for the ACC, which has eight bowl tie-ins...meaning that they're the best bet to play in the Roady's Humanitarian bowl, provided there's no funny business with the selection process. They'll most likely get a crack at Boise State (though the Aloha Bowl might come calling for them) or Nevada.
