University teams have good seasons and bad ones. This year has been good for both the Men's and Women's team. They are in the "Big 10 Conference", but it actually has 18 teams these days. The Conference Tournament ended yesterday.
Both teams ended up the #4 seeded teams. Which means they both get 2 "bye" days. Which means lower-seeded teams have to fight it out for 2 rounds before Maryland even has to compete. Which means no "early-out" and a couple days of rest and practice.
Both teams have been on fire the last couple of weeks, beating ranked teams. I suspect both will reach the championship games. Maybe one will even win. I will be watching...
Go Terps!
I sometimes have to laugh at such an odd mascot. I mean, a turtle? But the University of MD started as an Agricultural College. And we DO have a lot of terrestrial turtles around here. Not too hot in Summer, not too cold for hibernating in Winter. So I suppose it fits... And I suppose enough Universities have Eagles, Falcons, Panthers, and Lions as mascots already. As far as I can tell, as a mascot, "Testudo" (the diamond-backed turtle) is unique to the University.
There is a large 4' bronze statue of Testudo (in a normal turtle position) in front of the university library. Students frequently rub the nose before going to take exams for good luck.
I'm not REAL big on sports in general. But if I watch them, it might as well be a local team. LOL!
