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Maybe Duquette and Showalter feel the club’s long-term interest is best served by having Gausman pitch about 30 innings in relief before inserting him into the rotation at some point later during the season. I think the Orioles should have sent Gausman to Triple-A Norfolk after spring training to let him dominate while getting about 10-12 starts under his belt. There’s no doubt Gausman has the potential to be great. However, during part of three minor league seasons that have spanned 142.1 innings, Gausman has posted a 3.41 ERA. Meanwhile, during 161 innings with the Orioles, Gausman has pitched to a 4.19 ERA, in his first two seasons with the Orioles. A pitcher with Gausman’s repertoire should be dominating, challenging hitters and consistently blowing them away with a lethal combination of four pitches that includes a 96-99 mph fastball. However, Gausman’s results with the Orioles have added up to a misleading notion that he doesn’t need to do more in the minor leagues to perfect his skill set. I’m worried the O’s are enabling Gausman to be satisfied with being good instead of striving for greatness. 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But the two men responsible for putting the pieces in place and orchestrating that success, executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette and manager Buck Showalter, are not flawless in their way of thinking. An area where Duquette and Showalter made a questionable decision in putting together the Orioles’ 25-man roster was the final spot in the starting rotation. Right-handed pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez was named the team’s No. 5 starter to begin the season, while fellow right-hander Kevin Gausman was sent to the bullpen to round out the 13-man pitching staff. Jimenez, signed to a four-year, $50 million contract Feb. 17, 2014, was one of the few disappointments during the Orioles’ 96-win campaign last season. The good news, though, is he still has three years to live up to the expectations that followed him to Baltimore after signing the richest deal for a free-agent pitcher in club history. Now, the Orioles and pitching coach Dave Wallace are working toward getting the most out of the 6-foot-5, 210-pound Jimenez this season. Taking some advice from Wallace, Jimenez tweaked his delivery during the final month last season, shortening his delivery to the plate and tightening up his complicated, herky-jerky mechanics. Jimenez also tinkered with his offseason throwing program, completing most of his throwing from the mound to help him build leg strength. The results were promising enough that Jimenez entered spring training in Sarasota, Fla., ready to perfect those changes and make a big impact during his second season with the Birds. But the results for Jimenez during the O’s Grapefruit League opener against the Detroit Tigers March 3 weren’t favorable. Jimenez lasted 1.1 innings and was charged with six runs (five earned) on two hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Still, that wasn’t enough to discourage Showalter. “It’s the first day of spring for a lot of people, but he’s only going to get better,” Showalter told The Baltimore Sun March 3. “What, we’ve got six, seven more starts? That’s the reasons we started him first, want to get him as many outings and stuff under his belt with some of the things he’s working on.” mitch stringer/pressbox 824 Dulaney Valley Rd • Towson, MD 21204 15% off Wines* Jimenez slowly rounded into form, posting a 2 .88 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while striking out 21 and walking six during his 25 innings in spring training action. Jimenez may get most of the credit for his improvement, but Wallace should also be praised for Jimenez’s recent revival. Wallace pushed the O’s to bring in former MLB right-handed pitcher Ramon Martinez, the brother of Hall of Fame righthanded pitcher Pedro Martinez, as a special assignment pitching instructor. One of the first jobs Martinez had was to work with Jimenez, a fellow Dominican Republic native. And whether the turnaround had anything to do with the work Jimenez put in with Martinez, we’ll find out as the regular season progresses. But Jimenez’s recent success came at the expense of Gausman, who had his share of struggles during brief game action in Grapefruit League play. During four appearances, Gausman compiled a 7.04 ERA and allowed six earned runs on 12 hits and two walks in 7.2 innings. With Jimenez having tossed 18.2 innings more than Gausman in spring training, that may have been the Orioles’ way of protecting Gausman for when they need him 3600 Clipper Mill Road - Suite 155 Baltimore, MD 21211 Phone: (410) 366-7272 Fax: (410) 366-7220 - PressBoxOnline.com - > > > > > Stan Charles John Coulson John Shmerler William L. Yerman Scott Rifkin PressBox is published monthly by Word Smith Media Ventures, LLC, 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 155, Baltimore, Maryland 21211 (410-366-7272). Copyright 2014 by Word Smith Media Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Ubaldo Jimenez PressBox is a free publication distributed every month on the 15th in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Printed by Engle Printing & Publishing Company, EngleOnline.com april 2015 | | 5 courtesy of philip dvoskin CHEAP SEATS Cal Ripken Jr., Stan “The Fan” Charles, Bill Ripken Cal Ripken Jr., Bill Ripken Optimistic About Orioles Repeating As AL East Champions A fter winning the American League East last season for the first time in 17 years, the Baltimore Orioles entered 2015 with more questions than most reigning division champions. The free-agent losses of outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz, right fielder Nick Markakis and left-handed reliever Andrew Miller have some pundits believing the Birds will take a step back this season. One common criticism is the O’s didn’t do enough during the offseason to offset those losses. But former Orioles Cal Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken both said they are optimistic about the team’s chances of repeating as division champions for the first time since accomplishing the feat 41 years ago. “I don’t see anybody in the [AL] East better than [the Orioles],” Bill Ripken said March 23 before the Aberdeen IronBirds Hot Stove dinner at Ripken Stadium. “… If I had to look at the top two teams in the East when [I] think about playoff contenders, I think it would be the Orioles and Boston [Red Sox].” Unlike the Orioles, the Red Sox were one of the most active teams in free agency during the offseason, signing third baseman Pablo Sandoval, outfielder Hanley Ramirez and righthanded pitcher Justin Masterson to lucrative deals. All told, the Red Sox added eight new players to their 25-man roster through free agency or trades a season after finishing in last place in the division. Despite Boston’s makeover, Bill Ripken, a studio analyst for MLB Network, said the team still needs to solidify a pitching staff that finished 26th last season with a 4.36 starters’ ERA. He thinks that’s an area where the Orioles hold a distinct advantage against the Red Sox. “I don’t think their pitching gets enough recognition,” Bill Ripken said of the Orioles’ rotation. “… They’ve got five [starting pitchers] that can throw a 3.50 ERA up there. … I still think there are question marks on the Boston staff.” While Cal Ripken isn’t ready to anoint the Orioles division champions yet, he said the club looks poised to return to the postseason for the third time in four seasons. “They’re a playoff-caliber team, and I think that’s the only prediction that you can really make going in because the season dictates how things are going to go,” Cal Ripken said. Cal Ripken, who led the Orioles to their most recent World Series title in 1983, acknowledged the New York Yankees would provide the Birds with their biggest challenge for division supremacy. The former two-time AL Most Valuable Player of the Year award winner said if the Yankees remain healthy, things could fall into place for them to win their first division title since 2012. “I know the Yankees have a lot of questions, but if the questions are answered … I can see kind of everything lining up for the Yankees,” Cal Ripken said. “They got some arms. They got some guys who can pitch, so I wouldn’t underestimate them.” Meanwhile, Bill Ripken said if Orioles third baseman Manny Machado and catcher Matt Wieters can bounce back from injury-riddled 2014 campaigns, that should make up for Markakis and Cruz’s offensive production. “I still looked at the Orioles going into this year, even with losing Markakis [and] losing Cruz, and figured Machado is coming back,” Bill Ripken said. “And at one point in time, we figure Wieters is going to come back and do some things. But the club is still good.” Cal Ripken noted the winning pedigree and depth the organization has developed under manager Buck Showalter should keep the Birds in position to remain among the AL’s elite. “The intangibles are that they have been good the last [three] years,” Cal Ripken said. “To me, I think there was a lot of concern that there wasn’t a lot of activity in the offseason … but when you’ve got the depth of your team where you want, you have some leeway.” -- Justin Silberman ‘Team Up For 1’ Matches Sick Children With Sports Teams A local foundation driven by the mantra that “illness has no offseason” is in the process of locating sick children to be adopted by local sports teams. Through these team-based adoptions, the Team Up For 1 Foundation (TU41) aims to enhance the quality of life for children (and their families) ailing from chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The Stevenson University football team and the University of Maryland baseball team have both adopted children, and more local teams are lining up to participate. TU41 is the brainchild of Charlie Levine, a former Balti- courtesy of team up for 1 CHEAP SEATS Ty Jones with the Maryland baseball team more businessman who has passionately dedicated his life to community service. “I [have] always been involved in the community,” he said, “and helping others is kind of cool. I heard a story about a kid with autism, and nobody came to his birthday party. That will never happen again. We need to get the word out and find more kids.” The adoption process includes an MVP on-campus event ceremony for the child to be officially adopted by the team. There are countless team activities, including practices and games. TU41 also sponsors a date night for the parents, a support circle, and both sibling and family fun days. “Most of these parents are incredibly strapped,” Levine said. “We will also pay for a nurse to stay with the child. I’m pretty excited about the date night.” Seven-year old Ty Jones, adopted by the Terrapin baseball team, suffers from neuroblastoma -- a cancer that affects 1,000 children per year. “After his first round of chemotherapy, he went straight to College Park, [Md.,] and met the team,” Levine said. The players and coaches have developed a special bond with Jones. At a recent fundraising event for TU41 at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, a video was screened showing Maryland pitcher Rob Galligan addressing Jones as the team prepared to face the University of Michigan March 28-29. “Hopefully, we can get you some wins this year,” he said. “We hope to see you again soon.” His mother, Colleen, has seen her young son go through a tremendous amount during the past year. “You have no idea what an impact this has had on him after what he has been through,” she said. Last fall, the Stevenson football team adopted Andy Moscoso, who suffers from autism. Moscoso is a passionate football fan with a deep knowledge of the game. “He does more for this team than just bring out the water,” head coach Ed Hottle said. “He spots balls for us at practice between the hash marks, which is very important. He did his job, and he knows football. He’s in the team picture like everyone else.” Moscoso and his parents were featured in the same video as Jones. “I go to practices and games. I help get the players ready. This is a great program for me,” Moscoso said. Artie Sprouill, TU41’s director of development, said there is a waiting list for teams to take part in the program. “The Hopkins men’s basketball team, Stevenson lacrosse, Park girls’ lacrosse and the University of Maryland women’s lacrosse team are ready to participate,” Sprouill said. Spruill wears many hats and is also responsible for finding the children. She was talking to the Hopkins oncology department when Jones’ name came up. “He already had a connection to sports,” she said. “He’s played baseball, and a relative had coached a Division III team.” Levine’s dream is to see this concept spread to other cities around the country. “Sports can have such a positive impact on a community,” Levine said. “It’s great to see it play a role in helping people in need. We need to find more kids.” If you know of a sick child who would benefit from the program, call TU41 at 443-406-8841 or visit the website to make a donation: http://teamupfor1.org/ --Dean Smith Your 24-hour a day access to great sports radio Streamed Live: 10 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday Podcast: Anytime you want it! GlennClarkRadio.com 6 | | april 2015 BROUGHT TO YOU BY april 2015 | | 7 Brooks Robinson, Brittany Devilbliss, Brandon Schneider Jason Schneider’s Memory Lives On, Through Family, Friends And Golf Golf outings in the Baltimore area typically don’t include the Baltimore County Police Special Weapons and Tactics team overlooking a difficult par three to see if a golfer sinks a hole-in-one to win a car. “They’ve got their spotting scopes out. They’ve got their binoculars and all this other stuff,” Baltimore County Police Sgt. T.J. Stetson said, “and they’re watching to verify the hole-in-one in case someone actually hits one. “All the golfers ... [joked], ‘Man, it was just unnerving having the SWAT team above watching the balls going out there.’” But this is not a typical golf outing -- it’s the Jason Schneider “Salute to a Hero” Memorial Golf Tournament. It’s the signature event of the Blue Valor Foundation, which helps the families of fallen law enforcement officers around Maryland. The second annual tournament will take place at Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley, Md., May 4. Schneider was shot and killed Aug. 28, 2013, while executing a search warrant in Catonsville, Md. He’s one of nine Baltimore County police officers who have fallen in the line of duty in the history of the department. The tournament includes flagsticks dedicated to each of the nine individuals. An officer’s name and their “end of watch,” or date of death, are inscribed on each of the flags, which are black with a blue line. The flags are not to hit the ground. “There were people who came up to me after that tournament last year with tears in their eyes about what that meant to them to see those officers’ names out there,” Baltimore County police officer John Copsey said. Schneider died at the age of 36. He left behind his wife, Ericka, his son, Brandon, 12, and his stepdaughter, Kayla, 15. Schneider was involved with the Baltimore County police department for 13 years, nine of which were with the county’s Special Weapons and Tactics team. Schneider also spent four years in the U.S. Marine Corps beginning in 1996, shortly after graduating from North Carroll High School. His father, Chuck, also spent time in the Marine Corps. In fact, Jason was born in 1977 in California, where his father was stationed at the time. “He epitomized all those good qualities in people,” Chuck Schneider, 60, said. “He was very responsible at a very early age. He was an extremely loyal person to his friends, his family and his co-workers. He really believed in all of those things that America stood for. He was well aware that being a police officer presented its challenges and dangers. But Jason was really almost born into what he did.” 8 | | april 2015 coached for the Mount last season before her older sister arrived. She played at Maryland and became only the third women’s player to win consecutive Tewaaraton Awards, given annually to the most outstanding college lacrosse player. She’s also played on the national team and is now finishing her MBA at the Mount. “She’s not very far removed from the college scene herself, and she gives great perspective,” Lauren Schwarzmann said. “I really trust her. She’s my best friend. I really value her.” Katie Schwarzmann, an assistant coach with Dana Cahill, said it’s easy to see the positive influence her older sister has already had on the program. “She’s definitely brought a lot of good to the program,” she said. “She’s just very positive and bringing a lot of energy. Last year, we had a pretty tough season. She’s come here and instilled some confidence in the players. They want to get out and improve, and that’s a testament to her.” Both sisters agreed this is going to be a program that needs to grow in different ways. The Mount has 20 players on this year’s team, and Lauren Schwarzmann wants 30-35 players on the roster at some point. The head coach is well aware she won’t be turning this team around in one season, and the Mount has struggled this spring. The team was 3-9 as of April 16, with a seven-game losing streak from March 7-April 3. “Are we changing things now, in terms of wins and losses? Not necessarily, but we’re definitely changing the culture of [the program],” Lauren Schwarzmann said. “The wins will come as we continue to grow, and learn from our mistakes and add pretty good depth to our team. It’s a process.” One of the Mount’s toughest losses came Feb. 21, when UMBC pulled out a 5-4 victory during a snow-shortened game. The Mount hung with the talented Retrievers throughout the game, and UMBC head coach Amy Slade said she has no doubt the Schwarzmann sisters will turn things around. “First and foremost, they’re great people and great lacrosse players,” Slade said. “They’re doing the right things. They’re taking it back to the basics, kind of starting from the ground up. They just get the job done by doing the basics really well.” Re-teaching the game, transforming the culture and changing the way things are handled in the program are what Lauren Schwarzmann must focus on during the next few years. Mount St. Mary’s hasn’t really been a winner in women’s lacrosse, and she wants to change that. She’s glad to have earned that chance at the Mount -- and having her sister by her side makes the whole thing even more enjoyable. “I feel extremely lucky to have her on staff,” Lauren Schwarzmann said. “We’re here to make [the players] better and more confident in what they’re doing. It’s great that we get to spend quality time together.” Stetson and Copsey started the foundation and tournament. The pair works in the police department’s firearm training sector and became friendly with Schneider, whose duties with the SWAT team often brought him by the pistol range to stay sharp. “[There are] 2,000 cops in the Baltimore County Police Department. With our job at the pistol range, we see them twice a year for qualifications,” Copsey said. “But … if we needed help with training, [Jason] was there. If you needed help putting together a lesson plan with certain tactics, Jason was there. I think we echo what the guys on the team would say: just someone who was always there when you needed him. You knew Jason had your back.” The inaugural tournament, during which Schneider’s SWAT team overlooked the par three eighth tee box, was held at Hayfields May 4, 2014. Like last year, the tournament booked 128 people, or 32 foursomes. Last year’s event raised nearly $70,000, a large chunk of which went to the Schneider family after expenses. Among the luminaries participating in this year’s event will be former Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson, who also came last year. He is one of seven people on the Blue Valor Foundation board of directors. For Brandon Schneider, meeting Robinson -- as well as all the law enforcement officers who worked with his father -- was special. “[Brandon] was on cloud nine with all these [tactical unit] guys around him and every single golfer stopping, and, saying, ‘Hey, it’s good to meet you,’” Copsey said. “He was [very] tired at the end of the day because he shook so many hands.” A host of sponsors are involved, including Arnold Palmer’s Latrobe Country Club, which donated items that were personalized and autographed by Palmer and will be auctioned or raffled off. Latrobe Country Club also donated two foursomes at the club, both of which include lodging. With Robinson and Palmer associated with the foundation, the group enjoys greater credibility and finds it easier to attract sponsors, according to Stetson and Copsey. They want the Blue Valor Foundation to be of service at a moment’s notice to a Maryland family that’s lost a loved one in the line of duty. “We want to be proactive,” Stetson said. “We want to get to where we’ve already got the foundation in place, [and] we have the resources, [so] that when this happens, we can address it immediately and not have to wait for someone’s charity. We want to be out ahead of it. … It’s a terrible position to have to be in, to plan for someone’s untimely death, but that’s the reality of our job.” -- Luke Jackson Sisters Lauren And Katie Schwarzmann Teaming To Rebuild Mount St. Mary’s Women’s Lacrosse Program Lauren Schwarzmann knew her first head coaching job in college lacrosse would not be easy. Mount St. Mary’s last had a winning season in 2007, and Schwarzmann clearly understood the task she faced when accepting the job July 8, 2014. Schwarzmann was determined to change the culture of the program, add talent to the roster and transform the Mount into winners. It’s been a tough task since she took over the job, but one she’s enjoyed sharing with her younger sister, Katie, an assistant coach with the team. Both sisters are from the Baltimore area and starred in high school at Century in Carroll County. Lauren Schwarzmann, 29, then played at Johns Hopkins before working as an assistant coach at Cincinnati, Stanford and San Diego State. She also played on the U.S. national team. Katie Schwarzmann, 24, is a graduate assistant who PressBoxOnline.com Baltimore Sports. Period. NFL MLB NHL NBA Lacrosse Soccer College Sports High School Sports Sports Business Casinos and Gaming Fantasy Sports -- Jeff Sidel Video And More courtesy of mount st. mary’s athletics courtesy of t.j. stetson CHEAP SEATS All Updated. All Relevant. Sisters Lauren and Katie Schwarzmann PRESENTED BY: PLUS, CHECK OUT PressBoxDC.com D.C. Sports. Period. Jersey Derby with a $2 million bonus. The race was a little more than a week after the Preakness, so Spend A Buck skipped Baltimore. After that, incentive bonuses were added to the Triple Crown to help preserve the appeal of thoroughbred racing’s annual brass ring. DEBATES, HEROICS, SADNESS ot so long ago, one of Baltimore’s most cherished rituals appeared to be in jeopardy. The Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the colorful and stirring rite of spring that draws the gaze of the sports world every third Saturday in May, appeared to be in danger of leaving historic Pimlico Race Course for another venue. Churning rumors had it fleeing to Florida or California, the possible consequence of financial challenges facing the company that owned the Maryland Jockey Club along with the famous race. Unthinkable? Perhaps now. But when the Preakness was gripped by an anxiety that roiled in varying intensity from 2005-10, many recalled there was a time when it was also unthinkable that the Colts could leave town. Fortunately for the Preakness and its fans, those days of turmoil are in the past. Credit the firmer footing of Maryland Jockey Club ownership and a detente be- 10 | | april 2015 tween track operators and horsemen. Or legislation passed six years ago to buttress the state’s hold on the race or simply the realization that the Preakness could not be the Preakness if run anywhere else. In any event, the apprehensions are gone, and local fans heading to the 140th running of the Preakness May 16 can now simply worry about which colt or filly to wager. “It was exhausting to have that kind of speculation back then that it could be the last year of the Preakness,” Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said. “You can’t build a brand and an event with that kind of insecurity.” The importance of the Preakness cannot be overstated, Rawlings-Blake said. “It’s televised live nationally, and it attracts 120,000 people. Not every city can say that they have an event of that magnitude,” Rawlings-Blake said. “It gives us an opportunity to demonstrate that we have the hotel capacity -- the infrastructure to support such an event. It’s both a source of pride for the city itself and a chance to show the world what we have to offer.” The economic impact to the region is substantial. In the most recent available data from the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, the 2013 Preakness generated in direct and indirect race-related expenditures of $29.7 million. Out-of-state visitors account for 40 percent of that economic impact. The event created 351 full-time equivalent jobs and $10.6 million in salaries. Nancy McCrea, the research and information director who helps assemble the economic figures for the state, said that while the numbers tell one side of the race’s import to the region, there’s more to the Preakness story. “There are a lot of intangibles you simply can’t put a dollar figure on,” McCrea said. Indeed, the Preakness is as much a part of the city’s DNA as the Inner Harbor or the aroma of steamed crabs. The race has a legacy rooted in the 19th century, when horses were part of everyday life, and the inaugural Preakness was held in 1873 -- two years before folks in Kentucky started something called the Derby. The Preakness was discontinued for three years in the 1890s and was even run in New York for a time before returning to Pimlico for good in 1909. And like all great events, the race has had its share of triumphs, controversies and tragedy. It holds an enviable place in the sequence of the Triple Crown, with the race sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby, held in early May, and New York’s Belmont Stakes, run in early June. So in many instances -when the contenders bolt from the starting gate near Pimlico’s far turn -- there is the prospect that a Triple Crown winner is galloping past the grandstand. As Chick Lang, the late general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club who was known as “Mr. Preakness,” is credited with noting, “The thing that the Preakness has that the Kentucky Derby doesn’t -- is the Derby winner.” Well, at least most of time. In 1985, a New Jersey tack operator lured Derby winner Spend A Buck to Garden State Park for the Perhaps the most controversial Preakness in recent memory was the 1980 duel between Genuine Risk and Codex. Genuine Risk came to Baltimore as the Derby winner and was a filly -- and fillies are always sentimental favorites. Only five fillies have ever won the Preakness. “As they came around the far turn heading into the stretch, Codex was leading, and Genuine Risk was right on his hind,” said Alan Foreman, a longtime Maryland attorney representing horsemen’s interests. Despite Genuine Risk’s bid to rally, Codex cruised to a nearly five-length win. But that wasn’t the end of it. Genuine Risk’s connections filed a protest, and an ABC replay of the action in the far turn seemed to show contact between the two horses. In addition, post-race commentary by the broadcasters -- Maryland’s Jim McKay, ex-jockey Eddie Arcaro and Howard Cosell -- fueled the perception that Codex might be taken down, Foreman said. After a long delay, the race stewards ruled in favor of Codex. But, again, that wasn’t the end of it. “The ABC replay was from a camera atop Pimlico, and they were using a high-powered lens that gave a magnified view,” Foreman said. “And it did give the impression that there was contact.” However, the magnification created an illusion, Foreman said. The controversy went to the Maryland Racing Commission, where Foreman, then a Maryland assistant attorney general, was assigned to represent the race stewards. The lawyer said still photographs of the race taken by a newspaper photographer positioned along the track, which were synchronized to the race replay, showed the horses did not make contact, and Codex’s win was once again upheld. “But it still remains a highly controversial race,” Foreman said. “People still debate that one.” One of the most heroic efforts by a horse and jockey in a Preakness Stakes -- perhaps in any race -- was the 2005 victory by Afleet Alex, a colt that had changed hands for $75,000 at a sale in Timonium, Md., in 2004. Afleet Alex was making his charge around the far turn coming into the stretch when the leader, Scrappy T, cut in front of him insideout. The horses appeared to clip hooves, and Afleet Alex nearly went to his knees with jockey Jeremy Rose hanging on. Somehow Afleet Alex not only righted himself, he found another gear and blew past Scrappy T to the inside and raced to an easy win. Not only did Afleet Alex’s extraordinary effort lead to triumph, it averted a catastrophe. Had the bay colt fallen, there’s no telling what would have happened with most of a 14-horse field coming up hard behind him. While the Preakness was spared disaster in 2005, “Old Hilltop” would be hushed into silence by the tragic breakdown of Barbaro a year later. Barbaro was already approaching culthero status when he arrived at Pimlico with a win in the Kentucky Derby and an unblemished record. The charismatic colt trained at Fair Hill in Cecil County and had won the Derby by 6 1/2 lengths when he made his way into the Preakness starting gate. A false start by Barbaro created some apprehension, but he was led again into the gate, and after a tense moment, the doors swung open. It was in the initial straightway that it all went horribly wrong. Jockey Edgar Prado was pulling up Barbaro after the colt was favoring his right hind leg, and a full-throated Pimlico crowd went silent. In a freak misstep, Barbaro had fractured three bones in his leg. Despite undergoing surgery, Barbaro was euthanized eight months later due to complications from the injury. Barbaro’s struggle led to fans and school children sending him flowers, cards and religious items. He was christened “America’s Horse,” and there’s now a statue of him at Churchill Downs. Races have also been named after him. And those who were at Pimlico in 2006 will never forget the moment. “Like everyone, I was in shock,” said Lou Raffetto, who served as a top Maryland Jockey Club executive from 2001-07. “I was walking outside the track later, and I saw [jockey] Javier Castellano, and I asked him, ‘How did you do?’ Well, he had just won the Preakness on Bernardini, and I didn’t even realize it. I was in another world.” Joe De Francis, whose family owned the Maryland Jockey Club and who served as president and CEO for 17 years until 2007, recalled that Preakness Day could be a magnet for trouble. “Other than when my parents passed away, the 1998 Preakness was the worst day of my life,” De Francis said. In 1998, the electrical power went out at Pimlico, leaving many in the grandstand area sweltering and unable to place bets. Lost wagers reportedly cost the track an estimated $2-$2.5 million. And in 1999, a fan raced onto the track during an undercard race and took a swing at the favorite, Artax. Luckily, the fan’s haymaker missed, and he somehow managed not to get stomped by the charging horses. YEARS OF ANXIETY By the mid-2000s, the Preakness had different kinds of problems. The national decline in horse racing attendance and wagering created economic headaches for the sport that still exist, and the Maryland Jockey Club did not escape those pressures. After a publicly-held company controlled by Canadian-based auto parts tycoon and horse enthusiast Frank Stronach took ownership of the Maryland Jockey Club from the De Francis family, the financial challenges continued. Now, after business entities that owned the Maryland Jockey Club filed and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Laurel Park, Pimlico and the Preak- ness are controlled by the privately-held Stronach Group, which is also controlled by Frank Stronach. In 2005, the Stronach Company that owned the Preakness was being buffeted by restive investors, who were growing impatient with the losses suffered by Stronach’s horse racing interests. While there was never an explicit threat to move the Preakness, the Maryland horse industry was worried the Preakness might be sold or shifted to another track, such as Gulfstream Park in Florida, which was being renovated, or Santa Anita in Southern California. At the same time, the push was on for slot machines in Maryland, with casino-style gaming revenues expected to help salvage the flagging horse racing business. In 2009, there was more anxiety when the company that owned the Maryland tracks and the Preakness was in bankruptcy, and reports surfaced that a potential buyer might raze Pimlico. As a result of that scare, then-Gov. Martin O’Malley signed legislation into law that was meant to give the state “tools” to retain the race through eminent domain as a measure of last resort. The nail-biting continued in 2010, when the Maryland Jockey Club, horse breeders and horse owners were at loggerheads about the racing schedule. Once again, the Preakness was imperiled. This time, a 10-year deal was brokered that essentially allowed Maryland racing to continue with year-round activity, bringing a sense of security to the Preakness for the first time in years. That horse racing and the state’s equinerelated agribusiness have not collapsed or moved to other states is, in large part, due to the advent of casino gambling. Since 2010 -- when Maryland’s first casino opened -- through February 2015, slot machine revenues at the state’s five casinos have provided $128.6 million to a horse racing purse dedication account and another $32.5 million in racetracks facilities renewal accounts. Horse racing gets a share of casino revenues only from slots, not table games. There’s no question that slots money has kept Maryland racing alive. More purse money means better horses in races, and that encourages more betting -- both at the tracks themselves and from afar through simulcasting around the country. In turn, prize incentives for Maryland-bred horses that finish high in the races prompts breeders to breed in-state rather than take their operations to other states. In truth, track attendance and wagering were still in decline in Maryland, according to the most recent figures available in the 2013 Annual Report issued by the Maryland Racing Commission. But there are signs of hope. A report issued in January 2015 by the Sage Policy Group commissioned by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association INTERESTING – AND LITTLE-KNOWN – FACTS ABOUT THE PREAKNESS 1 The Preakness Stakes predates the Kentucky Derby by two years. The first Preakness was run in 1873, and the first Kentucky Derby was in 1875. However, there is one more Derby than Preakness, because the Preakness was discontinued for three years in the early 1890s. 2 3 The first winner of the Preakness was named Survivor. The Preakness Stakes was named after the horse that won the Dinner Party Stakes on Pimlico Race Course’s opening day in 1870. The word Preakness is derived from a Native American word for an area in New Jersey and translates as “Quail Woods.” 4 The fastest Preakness Stakes time at the current length of 1 3/16-miles is held by the great Secretariat in 1:53 in 1973. But that record time was officially established in 2012, nearly four decades after the race, at a meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission to discuss using replays and more modern technology. Secretariat’s time had stood at 1:54 2/5, which had been a compromise mark to resolve timing discrepancies in 1973. In 2004, Smarty Jones had the biggest winning margin, 11 1/2 lengths. 5 The Preakness has been run at seven different distances. The first was 1 1/2 miles. 6 Five fillies have won the Preakness. The last was Rachel Alexandra in 2009. 7 Eddie Arcaro has the most Preakness wins for a jockey with six. The trainer with the most wins since the beginning of the 20th century is D. Wayne Lukas with six. In the 19th century, R. Wyndham Walden had seven wins, including five in a row. 8 In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Preakness was run at tracks in New York. It was held at Coney Island for 15 years. In 1909, the Preakness returned to Pimlico for good. 9 The winner of the Preakness Stakes is presented with the Woodlawn Vase. But the winners don’t get to keep it. The trophy stays in the Baltimore Museum of Art and is escorted to the race every year by a formal military guard. The winning owners get a replica to take home. 10 The Preakness is known as the “Run for the Black-Eyed Susans,” because the winning horse is draped with yellow flowers. But Black-Eyed Susans don’t bloom until at least late June, and the race is held during the third Saturday in May. The look-a-like flowers used are viking poms. The practice of darkening the centers with lacquer, an oft-repeated story, was discontinued at least a decade ago. april 2015 | | 11 stated: “The number of Maryland stallions, which declined from 180 in 1993 to 29 in 2012, finally expanded in 2014.” A 2015 report on Maryland racing by The Jockey Club -- a national group that is distinct from the Maryland Jockey Club -- indicated the number of races, race days, average purse per race and total purse in 2014 were all up in the state from the lows of just a few years ago. RECENT TIMES The Preakness had been dubbed, “The People’s Race … The People’s Party,” because there’s an atmosphere of egalitarianism at Pimlico, especially in the infield, that stands in contrast to Churchill Downs’ Millionaires Row of well-heeled corporate bigwigs and glitterati sipping on Mint Juleps. However, the infield crowd got a jolt in 2009, when the Maryland Jockey Club put a halt to the longstanding practice of allowing infield spectators to bring their own beer. The change was instigated by the infamous “Running of the Urinals,” a dangerous practice that saw some foolhardy spectators dashing across the tops of portable latrines while other fans hurled beverage cans at them. In an age of cell phone video recording, the spectacle went viral on YouTube. For the Preakness, prohibiting infield fans from hauling their own beer into Pimlico meant plummeting attendance. In 2009, attendance dropped to 78,000 -- down 30 percent from the previous year. In response, Maryland Jockey Club officials began a strategy of bringing in topflight talent to the infield and developed InfieldFest, an all-day entertainment festival meant to regain the younger spectators that made up the bulk of the infield. Grammy Award-caliber talent was hired, such as Bruno Mars, Pitbull, Maroon 5, Wiz Khalifa, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Lorde. Soon, attendance rallied, and last year’s crowd was announced as a record 123,469. Assembling the infield entertainment in recent years has been a team effort among Karin De Francis, who was part of the Maryland Jockey Club ownership when it was family-run, Seth Hurwitz, who works for the entertainment powerhouse I.M.P., and Kimber Goodwin, who works for Blonde Marketing. “We decided you can make this event an oasis of celebration with the Preakness as the centerpiece,” De Francis said. “You can marry this nationally, even internationally acclaimed sports event to some of the best entertainment in the world. And people can attend at a very affordable price.” This year’s InfieldFest entertainment includes DJ Armin van Buuren and rap artist Childish Gambino on the main stage, and country, blues and country-rock music on a second stage. RACING TOWARD THE FUTURE On Nov. 22, 2014, the Maryland Jockey Club had a change in leadership and is SUPERIORITY COMPLEX. now being headed by Stronach Group chief operating officer Tim Ritvo and Maryland Jockey Club general manager Sal Sinatra. They are tasked with reversing the slumping fortunes of the Maryland Jockey Club. Last year, the Maryland Jockey Club reported a combined net loss from Pimlico and Laurel of about $6.56 million, and that was with a substantial contribution from horsemen. The highly-successful Preakness keeps the figures from being even worse. Some of the improvements for fans at Laurel and Pimlico are new flat-screen TVs, and the Sports Palace viewing area at Pimlico has also been renovated. Sinatra made a bid to strengthen the attraction of Black-Eyed Susan Day, a schedule of stakes races that’s held on the Friday before the Preakness, with a bonus meant to attract prior winners of Triple Crown races. When he was an executive at Parx, a racetrack in suburban Philadelphia that’s attached to a casino, Sinatra successfully lured the 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome to the Pennsylvania Derby Sept. 20, 2014. Known as a racing traditionalist, Sinatra hopes to strengthen the Maryland Jockey Club’s performance with better racing. Whether that means a shift in philosophy for the overall Preakness experience remains to be seen. “This is my first year, so I’m not changing anything. I’m just watching it,” Sinatra said. Sinatra said that if music entertainment remains part of the formula, it has to remain top-flight, and the current economics of the music business has the top artists charging steeper fees. Together with bottomless mugs of beer that are part of an infield ticket package, Sinatra wonders whether this specific approach is the best business model for the Preakness. “Am I running a concert venue, or am I having a Super Bowl that day?” Sinatra said. The make-up of the Preakness experience will be clearer when the Stronach Group hammers out an anticipated master plan for the Maryland Jockey Club. One thing that won’t change is that on the third Saturday in May in the Pimlico starting gate, a handful of 3-year-old horses will be poised with a place in racing history on the line. “You can count on two hands sports events like the Preakness, where one city has the biggest event of the moment. The Super Bowl, the World Series, the Final Four -- they all move around,” De Francis said. “But the Kentucky Derby, the Indy 500, the Belmont, the Masters, Wimbledon, the U.S. Tennis Open are some of the very special events that are always in the same place. 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Learn how The Associated is making a difference in our community. associated.org/mensnightout At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Flutie’s small stature was always a concern, but his heart and toughness were never questioned. After winning the Heisman Trophy during his senior season at Boston College in 1984, the Manchester, Md., native fell to the 11th round of the 1985 draft. He initially failed to establish himself during four up-and-down NFL seasons, prompting him to join the Canadian Football League, where he was named the league’s Most Outstanding Player of the Year a record six times. Flutie eventually resurfaced in the NFL, spending the final eight seasons of his career with the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Patriots and New England Patriots from 1998-2005. SEAN LANDETA, P One of the most prolific punters in NFL history, Landeta went undrafted after earning Division II first-team All-American honors during his senior season at Towson in 1982. Landeta spent his first three professional seasons in the now-defunct United States Football League before playing in the NFL for five different teams from 1985-2006. The Baltimore native and Loch Raven graduate had his most success during parts of 10 seasons with the New York Giants, helping the team win Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXV. Landeta finished his career second all time behind Jeff Feagles in games played (284), punts (1,401), punting yardage (60,707) and punts inside the 20-yard line (381). Peterson was regarded as one of the most versatile outside linebackers coming out of Michigan State in 2000. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the No. 16 overall pick during the first round of the 2000 draft, Peterson lived up to the hype during a standout 11-year career. The Hillcrest, Md., native earned five Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors once, amassing 802 combined tackles, 51.5 sacks, 21 forced fumbles and eight interceptions with the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions from 2000-10. A member of the 1968 Morgan State team that went undefeated and won the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association championship, Chester revolutionized the tight end position with his big-play ability. The Cambridge, Md., native hauled in 364 catches for 5,013 yards (13.8 yard per catch) and 48 touchdowns during two separate stints with the Oakland Raiders that spanned seven years and five seasons with his hometown Baltimore Colts. For more information, please contact Carla Carlest-Lee at [email protected] or 410-369-9243. SPONSORED, IN PART, BY: TOM SCOTT, DE/OLB A Baltimore native and graduate of Calvert Hall, Scott played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Giants after being plucked during the fifth round of the 1953 draft by the Rams. In 1959, Scott was shipped from Philadelphia to New York, where he anchored a defensive unit that led the Giants to three consecutive postseason appearance from 1961-63. Scott picked off eight passes during his career, returning two for touchdowns while earning two consecutive Pro Bowl berths during the 1957 and 1958 seasons. DARNELL DOCKETT, DE TOP LOCAL NFL PLAYERS, PAST AND PRESENT DONNELL WOOLFORD, CB A first-round pick of the Chicago Bears, Woolford enjoyed a nine-year career during which he set the then-franchise record for interceptions by a Bears cornerback with 36. The Baltimore native had his best season with the Bears in 1992, picking off a career-high seven passes. He spent the final season of his nine-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting a career best with 91 interception return yards. JOE HADEN, CB Although Haden has only played five seasons in the NFL and could still reach his peak, he’s already carved out his place as one of the top local players in NFL history. The Fort Washington, Md., native earned back-to-back Pro Bowl selections with the Cleveland Browns during the 2013 and 2014 seasons after recording seven of his 16 career interceptions. During his high school career at Friendly, Haden showed his versatility, setting the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association passing record with 7,371 career passing yards and tying the record for passing touchdowns with 80. STEVE WATSON, WR RAYMOND CHESTER, TE Tickets are $150 - $200. Visit associated.org/mensnightout for details. One of the smallest players in Ravens history, the 1996 fifth-round pick made some of the biggest plays during the franchise’s first six seasons in Baltimore. The Lanham, Md., native and University of Maryland graduate made his mark as a return specialist, running back six career punts for touchdowns while earning two Pro Bowl selections in 1998 and 2001. During Super Bowl XXXV, Lewis ran back a short Brad Daluiso kickoff 84 yards to seal the Ravens’ first championship. DOUG FLUTIE, QB JULIAN PETERSON, OLB Hear an insider’s perspective as Eric DeCosta recaps the NFL draft, just JERMAINE LEWIS, WR/RS NFL teams are getting set to welcome a new batch of rookies into the league for the upcoming season. This year’s draft class is loaded with talented players from around the country looking to make an impact with their new teams. But there also figures to be a few undrafted rookie free agents who will emerge and have prosperous careers. Here’s a look at the top 15 all-time local players, listed in order of their impact, to don an NFL uniform. CALVIN HILL, RB Hill, like Chester, was one of the most explosive offensive players during the 1970s. The bruising 6-foot-4, 227-pound Hill accumulated 6,083 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns during his 12-year career with the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns. In 1972, the Baltimore native became the first running back in Cowboys history to have a 1,000-yard rushing season, totaling 1,036 yards on the ground. A Yale alumnus, Hill was chosen by the Cowboys with the No. 24 overall pick in the 1969 draft, making him the first player from an Ivy League school to be chosen in the first round. A nine-year NFL veteran, Watson spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos after cracking the Broncos’ roster as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1979. The Baltimore native caught 353 passes for 6,112 yards and 36 touchdowns during 126 career games. Watson surpassed the 1,000-yard receiving mark during three seasons, including his lone Pro Bowl season in 1981, when he totaled a career-best 1,244 yards and 13 touchdowns. His 17.3 yards-per-catch average ranks 44th in all time in NFL history. TONY GREENE, S The Gaithersburg, Md., native and former Terp spent his entire nine-year career with the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted in 1971. Greene didn’t allow that to stop him from becoming one of the best players in Bills franchise history. He holds the record for the longest interception return in team history, setting the mark with a 101yard return for a touchdown during a 1976 tilt against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1977 and garnered first-team All-Pro honors in 1974. Dockett, like Haden, is still playing and considered to be one of the top players at his position. The Burtonsville, Md., native and Paint Branch graduate spent his first 10 NFL seasons with the Arizona Cardinals after being taken by the team during the third round of the 2004 draft. Since then, the Florida State product has compiled 459 tackles and 40.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and four interceptions. Eight days after the Cardinals released him, the three-time Pro Bowler and one-time first-team All-Pro selection signed a two-year, $7.5 million to join the division rival San Francisco 49ers. ANTONIO FREEMAN, WR A Baltimore native and Polytechnic Institute graduate, Freeman served as future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s top target for most of his eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He caught a then-Super Bowl record 81-yard touchdown pass from Favre to lead the Packers past the New England Patriots, 35-21, during Super Bowl XXXI. A year later, Freeman led the NFL in receiving yards with a career-high 1,424 yards and 14 touchdowns on 84 receptions to earn his lone Pro Bowl selection. For his career, Freeman, a third-round pick out of Virginia Tech in 1995, hauled in 477 passes for 7,251 yards and 61 touchdowns. CAMERON WAKE, DE A native of Beltsville, Md., and graduate of DeMatha, Wake caught on with the Giants in May 2005 after a solid collegiate career at Penn State. He was released in June of that year and spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons with the BC Lions of the CFL before getting another shot in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins in 2009. Wake has made the most of that opportunity, earning four Pro Bowl bids and making first- or second-team All-Pro three times during the last five seasons. The 6-foot-3, 262-pound Wake is one of the league’s most feared pass rushers, having notched 63 sacks, 12 forced fumbles and one safety since joining the Dolphins. JEAN FUGETT, TE Fugett attended Cardinal Gibbons School, where he won the Baltimore Catholic Athlete of the Year in 1968 as a two-way player at tight end and defensive end. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Baltimore native parlayed an AllAmerican career at Amherst College into an eight-year career with the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins from 197279. In 1972, at the age of 20, Fugett made the Cowboys’ roster as the team’s third tight end after being taken during the 13th round of the draft that year. He eventually worked his way up the depth chart, finishing second on the team in receiving behind future Hall of Famer Drew Pearson with 38 receptions for 488 yards and three touchdowns in 1975. [ justin silberman | pressbox is available every month on the 15th ] april 2015 | | 15 NFL DRAFT Ken Zalis T In preparation of the 2015 NFL Draft, here is my second mock draft. 1. Tampa Bay (2-14) PICK: Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State he Baltimore Ravens have 10 draft picks as of April 14. They added four compensatory picks -- two each in the fourth round and fifth round. Here’s a prediction for how the picks might play out: FIRST ROUND (26th overall pick) Will the Ravens go with a cornerback, wide receiver or pass rusher during the first round? I think the team will take the best available player on its board regardless of position or need. That’s just how the Ravens operate. The team’s first pick may come down to University of Central Florida wide receiver Breshad Perriman, Arizona State wide receiver Jaelen Strong, University of Virginia outside linebacker/defensive end Eli Harold or Wake Forest cornerback Kevin Johnson. I think the Ravens will select Strong if he’s available. Listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds, Strong has great size and speed, which will make him an immediate red-zone threat. SECOND ROUND (58th overall pick) If Strong is the Ravens’ first-round pick, then Utah defensive back Eric Rowe should be a player the Ravens target during the second round. Rowe has good size at 6-foot-2, 217 pounds. Rowe, who played both cornerback and strong safety at Utah, is athletic and has deceptive speed. The Ravens could also draft University of South Carolina guard A.J. Cann. Mississippi State linebacker Benardrick McKinney and Stanford cornerback Alex Carter could be potential targets with this pick as well. THIRD ROUND (90th overall pick) The third round is where the Ravens could select a running back. University of Minnesota running back David Cobb reminds me a lot of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell. Indiana University running back Tevin Coleman would be a nice third-round selection if Cobb is already off the board. University of Louisville pass rusher Lorenzo Mauldin could be another player the Ravens target here as well. But if the Ravens have yet to select a wide receiver during the first two rounds, William & Mary wideout Tre McBride could be the pick. FOURTH ROUND (122nd, 125th and 136th overall picks) I can see the Ravens trading up in this round if they’d like. The 125th and 136th picks can’t be used in a trade, however, since it’s a compensatory pick. The Ravens have had a tendency of drafting defensive players during the middle rounds of the draft, especially along VISIT PRESSBOXONLINE.COM 16 | Mock First-Round NFL Draft | april 2015 2. Tennessee (2-14) PICK: Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon 3. Jacksonville (3-13) PICK: Dante Flower, DE, Florida 4. Oakland (3-13) PICK: Leonard Williams, DL, USC 5. Washington (4-12) PICK: Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson 6. New York Jets (4-12) PICK: Shane Ray, DE, Missouri 7. Chicago (5-11) PICK: Kevin White, WR, West Virginia 8. Atlanta (6-10) PICK: Alvin Dupree, DE, Kentucky 9. New York Giants (6-10) PICK: Brandon Scherff, OL, Iowa 10. St. Louis (6-10) PICK: Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama 11. Minnesota (7-9) PICK: La’el Collins, OT, LSU 12. Cleveland (7-9) PICK: Danny Shelton, DT, Washington 13. New Orleans (7-9) PICK: Trae Waynes, CB, Michigan State 14. Miami (8-8) PICK: DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville 15. San Francisco (8-8) PICK: Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford 16. Houston (9-7) PICK: Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Missouri 17. San Diego (9-7) PICK: Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia 18. Kansas City (9-7) PICK: D.J. Humphries, OT, Florida 19. Cleveland (9-7) (from Buffalo) PICK: Breshad Perriman, WR, Central Florida 20. Philadelphia (10-6) PICK: Landon Collins, S, Alabama 21. Cincinnati (10-5-1) PICK: Cedric Ogbuehi, OT, Texas A&M Ken Zalis 22. Pittsburgh (11-5) PICK: Arik Armstead, DL, Oregon 23. Detroit (11-5) PICK: Malcom Brown, DT, Texas 24. Arizona (11-5) PICK: Jordan Philips, NT, Oklahoma 25. Carolina (7-8-1) PICK: T.J. Clemmings, OT, Pittsburgh 26. Baltimore (10-6) PICK: Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State 27. Dallas (12-4) PICK: Marcus Peters, CB, Washington 28. Denver (12-4) PICK: Randy Gregory, OLB/DE, Nebraska 29. Indianapolis (11-5) PICK: Cameron Erving, C, Florida State 30. Green Bay (12-4) PICK: Eric Kendricks, ILB, UCLA 31. New Orleans (7-9) (from Seattle) PICK: Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami 32. New England (12-4) PICK: Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida State the defensive line. Mississippi State defensive end/outside linebacker Preston Smith, Washington State defensive tackle Xavier Cooper, University of Kentucky defensive end/ outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith, University of Georgia defensive lineman Ray Drew and UCLA defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy, are all players who could be plucked during the fourth round. Smith could be a steal for the Ravens. But if the Ravens want to address the offensive line, both Penn State tackle Donovan Smith and Missouri guard Mitch Morse would provide depth and versatility as swing guards. Should the Ravens use all three of their fourthround selections, the tight end position could be an area to target. Notre Dame tight end Ben Koyack could fill that void. Two wide receivers to keep in mind are Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley and Georgia Tech’s Darren Waller, both of whom have the skill set and size the Ravens covet at that position. seconds. If he’s still available in the fifth round, I think it’s worth a gamble because he has a lot of upside. But if the Ravens decide to add a quarterback, both East Carolina quarterback Shane Carden and South Alabama quarterback Brandon Bridge are lesserknown prospects who may be worth be taking a flier on. As for tight ends, Jesse James is another player who could pay dividends as a late-round selection. The 6-foot-7, 261-pound James had an impressive combine and could end up developing into one of the league’s best tight ends. Rutgers tight end Tyler Kroft will need to block better in the NFL, but may be one of the best pass-catching tight ends in this year’s draft class. USC cornerback Josh Shaw is an intriguing prospect who has had some off-field issues. He has what scouts look for in an NFL cornerback. If the team decides to address the offensive line in the fifth round, University of Alabama tackle Austin Shepherd could be a possible pick. FIFTH ROUND (158th, 171th and 176th overall picks) UNLV wide receiver Devante Davis, University of Massachusetts tight end Jean Shifrin and University of Memphis cornerback Bobby McCain are three intriguing potential sixth-round prospects. Davis, listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, is a physical, speedy receiver who has had injury concerns. Davis has the talent, but he has to show he can bounce back and remain healthy after missing eight games last season due to injury. Shifrin reminds me of Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta. In fact, I think he may be his clone. Finally, McCain, a four-year starter and kick returner at Memphis, is one of the best athletes in the draft. At this point, I suspect the Ravens would have already taken at least one wide receiver, one running back, one guard, one cornerback and one pass rusher. And with three fifth-round picks, I could see the team using them on a tight end, a defensive back and possibly a quarterback. One of my sleepers at cornerback is Texas State’s Craig Mager, who has great coverage and ball skills. At wide receiver, I like Central Arkansas’ Dezmin Lewis. He’s 6-foot-4 and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 SIXTH ROUND (203rd overall pick) RAVENS REPORT Evaluating The NFL Offseason So Far: Have Ravens Made The Right Moves? Joe Platania T he initial free-agency wave has died down, a few veteran pieces have been added and the annual NFL Draft beckons. With the Ravens having 64 players currently under contract, it will take 10 draft picks and 16 undrafted free agents to reach the 90-man offseason limit, if those numbers stay constant. Since the team won’t acquire those additional players until the April 30-May 2 draft or later, it’s a good time to evaluate the team’s offseason moves to this point. With the Ravens starving for salary-cap space as they usually are, it has been a typical offseason for the franchise. Players who, despite their fan appeal, wanted more playing time or a bigger payday (or both) left town. On the other hand, those who wanted an opportunity to compete for a championship either stayed in Charm City or made a Baltimore beeline from the outside. Have the moves been helpful? They are listed below in varying degrees of importance: Absolutely Necessary Moves Re-signing RB Justin Forsett and DE Chris Canty; signing backup QB Matt Schaub; releasing RB Bernard Pierce; allowing S Darian Stewart and QB Tyrod Taylor to leave Despite having already been a Raven for one season, Forsett’s return is perhaps the team’s biggest -- not to mention most important -- offseason move. With his penchant for breakaway runs and a classy on- and off-field demeanor, Forsett (1,266 rushing yards last season, fifth-most in the league) was perhaps the team’s most important free-agent acquisition since tight end Shannon Sharpe in 2000. During an era when running back play seems to not be valued as much, Forsett was re-signed to a three-year, $9 million deal March 12. Grateful for the opportunity to shine as a starter, the relatively little-used seven-year veteran and 2014 Ravens Most Valuable Player approaches this year with even more motivation. “I’m as hungry as ever at this point,” Forsett said. “Throughout my whole career, people have been telling me what I can’t do, even from Pop Warner to high school to college and now in the pros, even in free agency. “… I’m hungry to go out and show that I’m only going to get better with time.” Canty has done the same, and his mildly surprising return can only help a defensive line unit that may be deep, but is still relatively inexperienced. Schaub may not get to play at all, which is fine with the Ravens. But the former Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons and Oakland Raiders signal-caller would represent a more solid veteran presence than Taylor should the indomitable Joe Flacco finally miss some playing time. “I’m excited about it,” Schaub said. “I’m excited about being a part of a rich traditionbased organization that has shown, year-in and year-out, to be a winner, just a couple of years removed from winning a Super Bowl. The pieces of the puzzle are there, so I’m just excited to go to work on that and work toward the next one.” The Ravens went to work on their public image, releasing Pierce, who was arrested for driving under the influence March 18. Stewart was an eyebrow-raising acquisition a year ago from St. Louis who didn’t seem to add much to a beleaguered secondary by tackling poorly and not making big plays. en he can be, at the very least, a dependable presence. Having Tucker, the NFL’s most accurate kicker in league history, and Cox return is important to keeping the Ravens’ special teams units among the NFL’s best. Time will truly tell how the absences of Smith and Daniels will cut into the Ravens’ passing game, but it is their departures that have created respective priorities at deepthreat wideout and tight end. Moves That Took Care Of Business Re-signing DE Lawrence Guy and DT Christo Bilukidi; allowing DE Pernell McPhee, WR/RS Jacoby Jones to leave; trading C Gino Gradkowski This is the category where general manager Ozzie Newsome’s “right player, right price mantra” comes into play most fittingly. Biggest Loss Trading DT Haloti Ngata It’s no secret Ngata’s 31-year-old body has taken plenty of wear and tear to the point where his weight would sometimes balloon if he missed too much playing or practice time. In addition, his alleged intractability toward re-structuring his contract made his trade to the Detroit Lions March 10 necessary. But no number of Pro Bowls or spectacular interceptions can truly define what the University of Oregon product brought to the franchise once he was taken with the 12th overall pick during the 2006 draft. It doesn’t seem much of a stretch to say that no matter when he retires -- or for which team he will be with at the time -- Ngata will be a shoo-in for the Ravens Ring of Honor while getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame conversation. Moves That Are A Bit Under The Radar Signing S Kendrick Lewis; re-signing S Anthony Levine, K Justin Tucker and LS Morgan Cox; allowing WR Torrey Smith and TE Owen Daniels to leave Lewis was the Texans’ leading tackler last year, and based on his body of work with Houston and the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a clear upgrade over Stewart. Lewis has been described mostly as a free safety, but he can play closer to the line of scrimmage, as can fellow safety Will Hill. The Ravens like to claim their safety spots are interchangeable, which would make it easy for them to disguise their deep-middle looks. However, Lewis -- who hasn’t been specifically told what his role will be -- views himself as a student of the game and a playmaker, no matter where he lines up. “I see my ball skills as my strength,” Lewis said. “I see my knowledge, my preparation -- week-in and week-out, day-in and day-out -- on the opponents I’m going to face [as a strength]. “I like to have the edge on those guys. I like to be a step ahead, so I take my film study [and] take my notes very [seriously].” The Ravens are serious about keeping their most versatile players around, and Levine, who has played both safety and corner, is one of those. If that unit gets thinned out again this year due to injury, he has prov- sabina moran/pressbox Ravens’ 2015 Draft Needs McPhee revived the Ravens’ pass rush to the point where it produced the second-most sacks in the league. But despite his versatility, he was clearly out of the Ravens’ price range. As for Jones, not even his spectacular return ability could offset his cap number and paltry production on offense. The moves involving Guy, Bilukidi and Gradkowski were all made strictly for making both interior lines deeper and better. Guy is an underrated run defender, Bilukidi adds to what could be one of the league’s best defensive tackle rotations and Gradkowski’s play as a starter in 2013 necessitated the trade for center Jeremy Zuttah. Justin Forsett april 2015 | | 17 we asked FAN ON THE STREET Who Will Be The Orioles’ Breakout Player In 2015? PressBox asked a poll of readers a trending sports question. Their answers appear below. Stan “The Fan” Charles posed a question on Facebook, asking fans who they think will be the key factor or breakout player for the Orioles this year, and what will set them apart. “ I think Jonathan Schoop will be the breakout player. He will show much more plate discipline, hit for a higher average and more home runs. ” LOUIS BERNSTEIN you answered BOURBON “ I think Alejandro De Aza will be the surprise of the season. He was great for the brief time at the end of the season last year. In general, I think the starting pitching will be sneaky good. No studs, but all solid starters who will keep the bullpen fresh. ” JEFFREY SCHIFFMAN “ Ubaldo Jimenez will return as an effective starter. Jimmy Paredes will hit his way into the lineup. ” Kevin Gausman JIM RAFFERTY “ Kevin Gausman will become a legit ace by season’s end. He’ll end up being the system’s best pitcher since Mike Mussina. ” SETH BONDROFF mitch stringer/pressbox “ A healthy Manny Machado will not only reaffirm his position as an All-Star, Gold Glove third baseman, but take his place as one of the top 10 field players in the game. “ ” VINCE FIDUCCIA I think Kevin Gausman will become the true ace of the Orioles and be a breakout player in 2015. His stuff is that good. I thought he was the Orioles’ best pitcher in the postseason last year. Manny Machado mitch stringer/pressbox ” JAMMER DANIELS BALTIMORE BRISKET BEER BBQ THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE START WITH B. “ Although both have been ‘stars’ of some magnitude, I think Chris Davis will finally show he’s learned how to hit for contact, which will make him a very dangerous batter. And Manny Machado will have a full season of health and be one of the best infielders in the game. The Orioles need both Machado and Davis to have better years to be as competitive as they were in 2014. ” JIM OREMLAND Want to participate in PressBox’s question of the month? Email Stan Charles at [email protected]. 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With a run already in and the potential winning run on base, the Tigers bounced into a game-ending 5-4-3 double play that capped the Birds’ three-game sweep, bringing the Orioles streaming out of the dugout in celebration. It’s a play that’s sure to be on Orioles highlight reels for years to come. And rookie second baseman Jonathan Schoop was right in the middle of it, serving as the relay man at second and making his usual flawless turn. Not bad for a then-22-year-old rookie who wasn’t expected to play a prominent role in 2014. When the Orioles kicked off spring training camp a year ago, few fans considered Schoop a serious candidate for the Birds’ vacant second base job. The general belief was that Schoop would start the season in the minors for further seasoning, while more experienced major leaguers such as Ryan Flaherty and Jemile Weeks battled for the keystone position. As it turned out, Schoop never saw time in the minor leagues in 2014. He put up an eye-opening performance at camp -- going 15-for-39 with seven extra-base hits and playing quality defense -- to force his way onto the Birds’ Opening Day roster. During April, Schoop served as more of a utility infielder, alternating starts at third base and second base while third baseman Manny Machado was on the 15-day disabled list. Schoop’s stint at the hot corner didn’t go well. He committed four errors during 17 games at third, and his lack of experience at the position -- which he played 24 times during 463 minor league games -- added to his obvious discomfort. That all changed when Schoop became the full-time second baseman upon Machado’s return May 1, 2014. Schoop transformed into yet another talented defender on a team full of them. Gifted with one of the strongest middleinfield arms in the majors, Schoop was adept at turning the double play, often making turns that other second basemen couldn’t. Schoop posted positive values across the board in FanGraphs’ many advanced defensive statistics -- including 10 defensive runs saved and a 5.8 ultimate zone rating. Overall, FanGraphs ranked Schoop as the third-best defensive second baseman in the AL in defensive runs saved, behind Detroit’s Ian Kinsler and Boston’s Dustin Pedroia. But while Schoop could stand toe-to-toe with baseball’s best second basemen in the field, it was a different story at the plate. Schoop’s offensive performance in 2014 could most generously be described as a learning process. During prolonged stretches of games, Schoop appeared overmatched with the bat, and pitchers made a habit of getting him to chase pitches outside of the strike zone. All told, Schoop struck out 122 times and walked 13. His .244 on-base percentage was the worst in the majors of any hitter with at least 400 plate appearances, and his walk-to-strikeout ratio of 0.11 was tied for the worst with Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino. Under normal circumstances, a position player with a .209 batting average and a .598 OPS -- Schoop’s final 2014 numbers -wouldn’t keep his starting job for long. But, in manager Buck 20 | | april 2015 Showalter’s view, Schoop’s top-notch defense allowed him to make a positive contribution to the club, despite his lack of production at the plate. Schoop took pride in the fact that he didn’t let his offensive struggles affect his defensive play at second base. “I don’t let my at bat[s] ruin my defense, because defense is important, especially if you want to play for Buck,” Schoop said. “If you want to play this game for a long time, you have to separate everything. You have to separate the hitting, defense and running.” Schoop appreciated that Showalter kept him in the lineup all season and let him continue to gain experience. “Buck gives you a chance to play baseball, and he corrects the things you do wrong,” Schoop said. “And he allows you to play your game.” For all his faults at the plate, Schoop did bring one important element: power. He launched 16 home runs, fourth-most among major league second basemen. He bested well-known sluggers such as Pedroia, Seattle’s Robinson Cano and Philadelphia’s Chase Utley, each of whom had at least 100 more plate appearances than Schoop. Schoop wasn’t a particularly prodigious slugger in the minor leagues -- never topping 14 homers in a season -- but with his 6-foot-2 frame, the O’s are optimistic he can continue to develop his power in the majors. And if he can improve his batting eye to combine with his power and defense, Schoop could make great strides in 2015. “He struggled last year. There’s no doubt about it,” Orioles vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson said. “He struggled to get on base. He struggled to hit consistently. [But he] still showed pretty good power for a guy that struggled. He can have a breakout season. He’s going to get a chance, because he’s such a good defender.” At the very least, Schoop should benefit from getting a chance to catch his breath. Since being signed as a 17-yearold amateur free agent in 2008, Schoop has moved rapidly through the Orioles’ system, never staying at a single level for more than one full year. He covered five different levels of Rookie League and A-ball from 2009-11, played 2012 at DoubleA Bowie and spent most of 2013 at Triple-A Norfolk, receiving a cup of coffee with the Orioles at the end of the season. Now 23, Schoop has been one of the youngest players in his league at nearly every stop, and the learning curve hasn’t always been easy. In 2015, though, Schoop will be able to repeat a level for the first time. It just so happens to be in the majors. “I feel really good,” Schoop said. “I got good experience from last year. [There were] a lot of ups and downs, and I learned from it. And I’m trying to get better.” One way Schoop is trying to get better is by shedding a few pounds. During the winter, he worked out with fellow Curacao natives Andrelton Simmons -- the Atlanta Braves’ two-time Gold Glove shortstop -- and Texas Rangers infielder Jurickson Profar. After playing at about 230 pounds in 2014, Schoop aims to stay within the 215 to 225 range in 2015 in the hope of adding other aspects to his game. “I tried to lose some weight to get better, to get my range higher,” Schoop said. “And [I’m] trying to put some speed on the bases, too. … You put more pressure on the defense [if] you can steal a base. You can do something if you have good speed.” Schoop reported to spring training with a slimmer frame, but also newfound competition, as the Orioles signed former National League All-Star Everth Cabrera to a free-agent deal Feb. 25. Although Cabrera has mainly played shortstop in the majors, some observers viewed his signing as a potential backup plan if the O’s opted to start Schoop in the minor leagues in 2015. But if Schoop was worried about his job security, he didn’t show it. He outshined Cabrera defensively during Grapefruit League play, cementing his reputation as the Orioles’ most adept second baseman with the leather. Offensively, Schoop didn’t put up the same outstanding spring numbers as the previous year, but he didn’t need to. On a team built largely on its defense, Schoop’s reliable glove work has likely earned him a starting spot with the Birds for the foreseeable future. And if Schoop takes a step forward with his offense in 2015, his future -- and that of the Orioles -- could get a whole lot brighter. THE PRESS OF BUSINESS Orioles’ Switch To 105.7 The Fan Will Give Birdland More O’s Talk Ed Waldman T he Orioles’ deal to move their radio broadcasts to CBS Radio’s 105.7 The Fan, WJZFM, certainly was made with a large eye to the bottom line. Orioles owner Peter Angelos isn’t -and never has been -- one to leave money on the table. But money wasn’t the team’s sole consideration in leaving a station that had broadcast Orioles games for 45 of the 61 years the franchise has been in Baltimore. Even though the O’s signed a multi-year extension with previous rights holder WBAL-AM, 1090, before the 2014 season, when certain revenue projections weren’t met, the door opened for the club to consider alternatives. And the Orioles decided that a deal with CBS Radio -which also owns Mix 106.5 FM (WWMX) and Today’s 101.9 FM (WLIF) -- made the most sense. Die-hard baseball fans will still get the dulcet tones of broadcasters Joe Angel and Fred Manfra. They’ll still get a 30-minute pregame show and a 30-minute postgame show. But wait, there will be more. In addition, they’ll get “Orioles Baseball Tonight,” a 45-minute prepregame show that will be broadcast live from Dempsey’s Brew Pub and Restaurant at Oriole Park at Cam- den Yards on weekday home dates. That would have been difficult to do on WBAL, which runs “Maryland’s News Now” with Mary Beth Marsden from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. every weekday. “Orioles Baseball Tonight” will be a 30-minute show on Saturdays before the pregame show. And on Sundays, a program called “Orioles Insider” will air 30 minutes before the pregame show. Fans will get a station that features sports 24 hours a day, starting with Ed Norris and Steve Davis in the morning drive, Rob Long and Vinny Cerrato in the middle of the day, and Scott Garceau and Jeremy Conn in the afternoons. “That is one of the primary reasons that the switch made sense for us,” said Greg Bader, vice president of communications and marketing for the Orioles. “It’s all sports all the time on 105.7, and the baseball coverage throughout the day, especially during the season, is going to be incredibly extensive, and it’s going to be a great opportunity for us to reach our fans directly.” But for the Orioles, there’s even more. On Today’s 101.9 FM, morning drive hosts Greg Carpenter and Gina Crash, mid-day host Diane Lyn, and Jimi Roberts in the afternoons will all talk about the Orioles -- between playing songs by Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson and Katy Perry -- to a completely different audience. And up the dial at Mix 106.5, Reagan Warfield and Jon Boesche, Maria Dennis, Priestly and Jo and Neci will do the same in between Meghan Trainor, Taylor Swift and Ellie Goulding. Surely, they would have talked about the Orioles, even if their sister station didn’t broadcast the games, but now they can leverage the power of the team with ticket giveaways, player call-ins and the like. “Orioles baseball has such a diverse following of fans, across all spectrums, across all ages, locations, ethnicities,” Bader said. “It’s so diverse, and the ability to reach a wide range of fans was greatly appealing to the club. And with the CBS station cluster, the ability to reach families, and younger people that maybe we weren’t reaching before, is very, very helpful, both to the club and to our followers. “We want fans of the Orioles, both die-hard and casual, to be hearing our players on the air, to be hearing what is available to them at the ballpark, and we think that CBS provides that opportunity for those fans.” Dave Labrozzi, vice president of programming at CBS Radio Baltimore, said the power of the “CBS cluster” was a big part of the deal, which doesn’t have a straight rights fee, but features a type of revenue-sharing arrangement. “We have a lot of appeal and a lot of different demographics,” Labrozzi said. “We are able to present baseball to all aspects and all segments of the audience.” One of the things the Orioles weren’t worried about with WBAL was sharing the station with the Ravens. WBAL continues to be the football team’s flagship. If the deal had been right, Bader said, the O’s would have been happy to stay put. “I don’t think it was much of a factor,” Bader said. “CBS has the Terps as well, football and basketball. The seasons don’t overlap very much. So from our perspective, we know 105.7 is still going to talk about the Ravens, and WBAL is still going to talk about the Orioles. That wasn’t a concern of ours where we felt that there wasn’t room on the station for both. “I would imagine, from the Ravens’ perspective, that they feel the same way -- that there’s a lot periods where there isn’t much overlap, and the fact is that there are a lot of overlapping fans. It really wasn’t that much of a factor.” n o s u n i o j Come s Y A D MeE gGaAm aatt tthhee $12 Polock Johnny’s Sausage with chips and pickle www.CamdenPub.com 647 W. 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Shortly after the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, the countdown starts for the number of days until pitchers and catchers report to spring training -- the phrase that signals the first real sign of spring for the true baseball fans. To the casual observer, the image is that spring training is as leisurely as a walk in the park, or perhaps on the beach. But the perception has nothing to do with the reality. Spring training has become such a regimented program that, except for the living quarters, it wouldn’t be out of line to compare it to a military operation. That’s why the Orioles’ trip to Jupiter, Fla., for a game against the St. Louis Cardinals March 22, was so special for three fans from Oneonta, N.Y., and also yours truly, though for vastly different reasons. Bob Outside of the principals involved, few picked up on the fact that this year is the 30th anniversary of Buck Showalter’s first year as manager of a professional baseball team -- the Single-A Oneonta Yankees of the short-season New York-Penn League. “It still seems like it was only yesterday,” Showalter said of his days as Oneonta’s manager. One of the three “Oneontans” who came to watch the Orioles and Cardinals that hot day in Jupiter was Nick Lambros. He was the general manager of the team when Showalter, then-29 years old, began what would prove to be the serious stage of his career. courtesy of the baltimore orioles 410. 574 . RAVE TALK about it on the forums at Ron Grastorf, Tim Schum, Buck Showalter and Nick Lambros at an Orioles spring training game March 22. The two have crossed paths a few times during the years, but there have been few opportunities to reunite since Showalter was fired as the New York Yankees’ manager following the 1995 season. So the opportunity for Lambros and friends Tim Schum and Ron Grastorf (Showalter’s landlord in 1985) to enjoy a brief visit prior to the game bordered on the list of priceless opportunities. I was a little more fortunate than the boys from Oneonta. I drove to Jupiter the night before and spent an entire evening in West Palm Beach, Fla., with Bob Brown, the longest-tenured public relations director in Orioles’ history (27 seasons). While Lambros, Schum and Grastorf had enough time for a snapshot meet up, it was like going back to the classroom for a refresher course in O’s history for me. Ask Lambros about Showalter and you’ll hear many of the same phrases used to describe the O’s manager now. If you ask me about Brown, you better have at least as much time as it takes to play an average baseball game -- and that might not be enough. “When he was at Oneonta, Buck was very businesslike, knowing what he wanted to accomplish,” Lambros said. “I think he’s always been a tactical guy who made sure he covered every base. Brown “He seems like he may have pulled the reins in a bit. He was pretty demanding. But even in the beginning, he always seemed to do the things necessary to give his players the best chance to win.” Lambros also pointed out that Showalter was the same way with his golf game, trying to put himself in position to succeed. “The guys at the club used to tease him, because he always hit a one iron off the tee,” Lambros said. “He had some trouble controlling the driver.” Don’t even ask how many golfers prefer a one iron to a driver. “Watching him with the Orioles from afar, he just really seems like he’s the same,” Lambros said. “His demeanor is the same as it was when he was the Yankees’ manager. I think he’s just always been a tactical guy.” If Showalter and Brown had a common denominator, it would probably be preparation for excellence. Brown was around excellence most of his career, and he was a big part of it, though his role was the kind that generally went unnoticed. In that regard, public relations directors, scouts, third base coaches and umpires tend to fall into the same category -- the less you hear about them, the better they are. Ask him his favorite memory of his years with the Orioles and there is no hesitation. “1966,” Brown said, referring to the Orioles’ first World Series championship. He had been with the Orioles eight years by then, alternating as traveling secretary and public relations director during a career that spanned 35 years with the Orioles. In those roles, Brown was not only a mentor to every writer on the baseball beat, but also a friend who knew how to encourage and, when necessary, critique. When baseball’s public relations directors decided to honor Bob Fishel with the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence, they gave the first one to the man it was named after in 1981. The next one went to Brown, which pretty much says it all. But ask him about his proudest achievement with the Orioles, you won’t hear anything about awards (he’s also a recipient of the Herbert Armstrong Award, which earned him a place in the club’s Hall Of Fame). When I asked him that question, it didn’t take Brown any longer to answer than it did when he cited 1966 as the highlight of his career. Without hesitation, he said he was proudest of “hiring people like Rick Vaughn, John Blake, Charles Steinberg and Julie Wagner (the only female winner of the Herbert Armstrong Award) who went on to do great things.” Vaughn, hired as an assistant after the 1984 season after Blake left to go to the Texas Rangers, would eventually replace Brown as the Orioles’ public relations director. “When I started, I was living in Virginia, and I drove 61 miles each way to Memorial Stadium,” said Vaughn, now vice president of communications for the Tampa Bay Rays. “The primary reason I took the job was to work under Bob Brown. I have never regretted it -- no one worked harder or cared more about baseball than Bob.” Sounds like something Lambros would say about Showalter, who, 30 years ago, was getting ready to begin his managing career with a 20-hour drive from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Oneonta. It was 15 years ago that Brown left Baltimore for retirement in West Palm Beach. He took with him a lifetime of great memories and left behind a legacy built around his favorite word, one that best describes a person. “Class.” Jim Henneman can be reached at [email protected]. INTERACT with other Orioles fans at OriolesHangout.com april 2015 | | 23 COLLEGE NOTEBOOK Second Straight Final Four Secures Maryland’s Position Among Elites Steve Jones F or the second consecutive season, the University of Maryland women’s basketball team advanced to the NCAA Final Four. An 81-58 loss to topranked Connecticut at Amalie Arena in Tampa April 5 concluded Maryland’s sixth appearance in the national semifinals. The program first reached that level in 1978, when the Terps advanced to the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women championship game before losing to UCLA. The team lost in the NCAA semifinal round in 1982 and 1989. “We always had good talent,” said former Maryland head coach Chris Weller, a 1966 Maryland graduate who guided the women’s basketball program from 19752002. “I always believed that Maryland was one of the most progressive universities in the nation. I knew where we were coming from, and I knew our intent. We were one of the first big-time universities to invest in [women’s basketball], and from day one, I thought we could be special.” Despite their early success, it took 17 | april 2015 Maryland has faced along the way. “It’s so difficult to do,” Frese said of the Terps’ consecutive Final Four appearances. “Knowing how hard it is to advance in every single round of this tournament, it’s pretty incredible.” But the Terps -- and the rest of women’s college basketball -- still have a long way to go to approach Connecticut’s impressive record. With 16 Final Four appearances and 10 NCAA championships to its credit, Connecticut is the top program in the women’s game. The Huskies, who just played in their eighth consecutive Final Four, are on a run that is reminiscent of the UCLA men’s teams that won 10 national titles from 1964-75. They are one of two collegiate women’s team to win three straight national titles (2002-04, 2013-15), the other being Tennessee. While Maryland’s recent record of success can’t compare to Connecticut’s, the Terps are closer to Notre Dame. The two schools have each earned one NCAA title, with Notre Dame taking home the hardware in 2001. During their rich histories, Notre Dame has been to seven Final Fours, and Maryland has made five appearances, plus the AIAW Final Four. The Fighting Irish just wrapped up their fifth consecutive trip to the Final Four. The four national semifinalists are among the favorites to meet again during the 2016 Final Four. Huskies forward Breanna Stewart, the Associated Press National Player of the Year, will lead a group of four returning Connecticut starters, while Notre Dame gets all five starters back. South Carolina, which made its first Final Four appearance this season, will bid farewell to two senior starters. Maryland will lose one senior, starting guard Laurin Mincy. The Terps will return four starters, including All-American guard Lexie Brown and guard Shatori Walker-Kimbrough. The Terps not only have the talent and experience to reach another Final Four, but also a head coach who has succeeded at every stop during her 22-year career on the sidelines. Since beginning her coaching career during the 1993-94 season at Kent State, Frese has earned conference Coach of the Year honors at Ball State, Minnesota and Maryland (twice). She has guided the Terps to 11 NCAA tournament appearances during her 13 seasons at Maryland. “I was a believer in [former Maryland athletic director] Debbie Yow’s vision when she brought me in,” said Frese, who guided the Terps to a 34-3 record and a Big Ten championship this season. “We believed that Maryland could win a national championship and become the next dynasty. I thought we could sustain this at a really high level, year-in and year-out.” McDaniel’s Caroline Brehm Keeps Cooling Hitters Steve Jones C aroline Brehm certainly didn’t set out to become the all-time strikeout leader at McDaniel College. But when she struck out a then-school and Centennial Conference record 377 batters during her freshman year, it was obvious McDaniel had found a player to build around. “Caroline has definitely elevated the program,” said Phil Smith, now in his 11th season as the head coach of the Green Terror softball team. “With her, we feel that we can probably take the field with anybody in the country and be in the ballgame.” Brehm hasn’t slowed down since her standout freshman campaign. The native of Hanover, Pa., who has struck out 345 or more batters during each of her three seasons, will cap her McDaniel career as the school’s career leader in wins, complete games, innings pitched and strikeouts. The 5-foot-2 Brehm has recorded more than 80 career victories, thrown more than 100 complete games and struck out more than 1,200 batters. She is not far from the all-time NCAA Division III career strikeout record of 1,457 set by Hayley Feindel of the Coast Guard Academy from 2009-12. “I’ve always been a strikeout pitcher, and I take a lot of pride in that part of my game,” said Brehm, who earned 70 of McDaniel’s 82 victories during her first three seasons at the Westminster, Md., school. Throughout her recreational and high school softball years, Brehm never had a true pitching coach. At McDaniel, she has worked with pitching coach Tiffani Smith to expand her repertoire. Brehm now throws five primary pitches, including a fastball, screwball, curveball, changeup and rise ball. The addition of a flip changeup, which confuses hitters because of its unique trajectory, has made Brehm a complete pitcher. “Caroline’s accomplishments have just bred confidence in her,” Phil Smith said. “Tiffani taught her two or three pitches, and she just took off from there. She’s always been composed on the mound. “She’s not afraid to take the ball and go out there. Her mental game has gotten sharper, which comes with experience.” Brehm came to McDaniel in the fall of 2011 with her two siblings. The triplets included her sister, Becky, who was one of Brehm’s catchers during her freshman season. During that initial campaign, Brehm led McDaniel to the Centennial Conference championship and an NCAA tournament berth. In addition to the singleseason strikeout record, Brehm won 24 games and finished with a 1.45 ERA. McDaniel tied a school single-season record with 30 victories. Brehm didn’t experience any type of sophomore slump, posting a 20-11 record with a 1.45 ERA and 345 strikeouts. But the right-hander had her best season in 2014. Brehm led all NCAA Division III pitchers with a career-high 396 strikeouts, and her 26 victories set school and Centennial Conference marks for single-season win totals. But her success hasn’t come from studying the tendencies of opposing hitters. Brehm sticks to the basics, and she doesn’t vary her approach. “I have confidence in how I pitch,” said Brehm, who is majoring in sociology with a specialization in criminal justice. “I just prepare myself mentally for each game, and go out there and attack. I mix up the pitches the best I can. “The main thing is to get ahead of the hitter quickly. It’s important for me to get that first-pitch strike. That way, you can dominate and be in control of everything.” Brehm realizes she is nearing the end of her sterling collegiate career. While she is proud of her many pitching records, Brehm’s main goal is to lead the Green Terror back to the NCAA tournament. “Coming in here as a freshman and being able to go [to the NCAA tournament], I feel like we have that same momentum this year,” Brehm said. “I believe that we can go far and come out with a ring at the end of it.” Caroline Brehm april 2015 | courtesy of mcdaniel athletics 26 | years for the Terps to make it back to the Final Four when the 2006 team captured Maryland’s lone national championship. Now, the program that began playing during the 1971-72 season is experiencing the school’s most extended run of success. For the first time in its 44-year history, Maryland reached back-to-back Final Fours this season. Do Maryland’s consecutive national semifinal appearances indicate that the program is a budding dynasty? “What is your definition of a dynasty?” Maryland head coach Brenda Frese said. “Is it making Final Fours? Is it winning national championships? What I’m most proud of is our level of excellence. Whether it’s on the court or off the court, we have this program where we’ve always envisioned it would be.” With three Final Four appearances and a national championship during the past 10 years, Maryland has elevated itself into one of the nation’s elite programs. “When you think of teams that go to back-to-back Final Fours, you certainly think of UConn and Notre Dame,” sophomore guard Lexie Brown said. “For us to be rising into that conversation has been amazing.” Frese acknowledged the challenges COLLEGE NOTEBOOK | 27 LACROSSE Assists Come Naturally For Johns Hopkins’ Wells Stanwick Steve Jones T he Stanwick family is synonymous with the sport of collegiate lacrosse. For the past generation, the eight children of Wells Sr. and Dori Stanwick have enjoyed successful careers at some of the nation’s top programs, including the University of Virginia, Georgetown, Rutgers, Boston College and Johns Hopkins. In the midst of that talented family is Wells Stanwick. The Johns Hopkins senior attackman will end his four-year sojourn as one of the top 15 scorers in school history and finish in the top five in career assists. His willingness to set up his teammates -- instead of scoring goals -- has enabled Stanwick to be a quiet contributor in one of the sport’s most visible programs. “I don’t think Wells gets the credit he deserves,” Blue Jays head coach Dave Pietramala said. “He is our facilitator. When you watch the film, you understand that so many plays aren’t made without Wells. “He’s not outwardly the fastest, strongest or most athletic guy. But he has such a tremendous IQ for the game. I don’t know what he’ll decide to do after college, but I think he’ll make a terrific coach.” Stanwick, who became the sixth player in school history to reach the career 100-assist mark April 1, doesn’t seek the spotlight. “When I was younger and my brothers and I used to practice our stick skills, passing just came easy to me,” Stanwick said. “It’s good to be unselfish, and I enjoy helping my teammates score.” The 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior from Baltimore came to Johns Hopkins after a standout high school career at Boys’ Latin. A two-time first-team All-America selection, Stanwick totaled 123 goals and 169 assists for the Lakers during his high school career. Shortly after his brother, Steele, who won the Tewaaraton Award as the nation’s best player, led Virginia to the 2011 NCAA championship, Wells became the first Stanwick sibling to stay in Baltimore for college. “In my whole life, I never thought about coming to Hopkins, because it was so close,” said Stanwick, whose family lives in the Roland Park neighborhood. “But when I visited and spent time with the guys on the team, I felt like it was the right fit for me.” That decision has benefited both Stanwick and Johns Hopkins. During the first three years of his collegiate career, the Blue Jays reached the NCAA tournament quarterfinals twice and won 32 games. During his sophomore and junior seasons, Stanwick was the Blue Jays’ top scorer. In 2013, he contributed 24 goals and 23 assists. Last season, Stanwick led the team in points (67) and assists (44). His 2014 point total was the highest for a Hopkins player since Terry Riordan totaled 69 points in 1995. Stanwick’s 44 assists were the most since Jack Thomas had 45 feeds in 1973. During his final collegiate campaign, Stanwick is leading his team through a transitional season. After competing as an independent since 1883, Johns Hopkins is playing in the Big Ten for the first time. The Blue Jays still play traditional top-line foes in the University of North Carolina, Syracuse and Virginia, but will now annually take on the likes of the Uni- versity of Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State in their new league. The game’s most distinguished rivalry will continue April 25, when Johns Hopkins meets new conference member Maryland in a Big Ten matchup at Byrd Stadium. “I think that we’ll start some new rivalries [in the Big Ten],” said Stanwick, who was drafted by the Boston Cannons of Major League Lacrosse Jan. 23 and will graduate from Hopkins with a degree in political science. “It will be good for the Big Ten to become one of the power conferences. It also makes our rivalry with Maryland more intense, because they’re now our in-conference rival who we’ll be fighting with for a Big Ten championship every year.” Stanwick is among the 50 players named to the men’s watch list for the Tewaaraton Award. His younger sister, Covie, a senior attacker at Boston College, is on the women’s watch list. But Stanwick would much rather see Hopkins win a conference championship and reach another NCAA tournament than walk off with individual awards. He’d also like to be a role model for his younger brother, Shack Stanwick, a freshman attackman for Hopkins. “You never know when your last game is going to be, so you have to really leave it all out there,” Stanwick said. “I try to do as much as I can every single day, and that’s something that I’m trying to pass along to my younger brother.” Access to Over 30,000 Free ATMs Nationwide Online/Mobile Banking...Including Deposits! 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Wells is no lock to be selected in the draft June 25, but it’s believed he will have a chance to earn a spot on an NBA roster this summer. Wells used four years in college to make improvements to his game and prepare himself to have a future at the next level. According to former Terps and NBA forward Walt Williams, Wells leaves Maryland as one of the best players in program history. “He had a fantastic career, one of the all-time greats,” Williams said. “The thing that stands out the most about him is his passion. He’s a fierce competitor.” When Wells first came to Maryland for his sophomore year during the 2012-13 season, he was primarily used as a small forward and shooting guard. But during his final two seasons, Wells also saw time at point guard for head coach Mark Turgeon. “He came [to Maryland] as a pretty athletic guard and a guy that could score baskets and [be] good in transition,” former Terps and NBA power forward/center Tony Massenburg said. “He has now made himself into more of a [shooting] guard. He handles the ball more now than he did when he came in. “I think he’s become a much better defender, and he has worked on his conditioning and weight. He’s probably in the best shape he’s been in as a Maryland player.” In the NBA, Wells is expected to be a shooting guard and iPhone users scan QR code to download could be used in stretches as a point guard. His 6-foot-5, 215-pound frame does not make him big enough to play forward at the next level, but Massenburg said he can see Wells excelling at both guard positions. “He has the size to be that combo guard you see a lot in the NBA at [point guard] and [shooting guard],” Massenburg said. “I think, ultimately, he is a [shooting] guard, but he will have the ability and be willing to play the role in the way of being a guy to initiate an offense if need be.” One of the biggest improvements Wells made was his outside shooting. During his junior season, Wells shot 30 percent from 3-point range, but during his senior campaign, he increased his 3-point shooting percentage to 51 percent. “I thought he did a great job after he came back from the wrist injury, showing that he has the ability to shoot the ball on a consistent basis from the 3-point line,” Williams said. “And I thought that was a question mark for him going to the next level.” As a four-year collegiate player, Wells won’t be drafted as early as some of the most coveted one-and-done prospects. It’s no longer the popular decision for highly talented NBA hopefuls to stay in college four years before entering the draft, but it’s something that could benefit Wells is the long run. Wells faced adversity on numerous occasions during his collegiate career, including his dismal from Xavier following his freshman season and a wrist injury during the CBE Classic Nov. 26, 2014 that sidelined him for seven games. But Massenburg said all of that adversity has helped build Wells’ character. “The fact that he is a senior and had the benefit of staying in school, and when you go to school for four years, most likely you’re going to have some ups and downs,” Massenburg said. “He has had a few ups and downs, but I think that will make mitch stringer/pressbox Maryland’s Dez Wells Relying On Hard Work To Make It In NBA salutes Baltimore City graduating seniors and their teachers for the 2014-15 academic year! Dez Wells him have stronger character for the things he’ll face as a soonto-be pro.” Most NBA analysts don’t project Wells to be drafted, which may not be a bad thing. If he isn’t drafted, Wells will have options to sign with a team as an undrafted free agent. Instead of being selected by a team that does not have a role that plays to his strengths, Wells can choose which team best suits him. There is also the option of playing in the NBA Developmental League or overseas. “If he doesn’t get drafted, I definitely see him getting picked up,” Massenburg said. “When you talk about guys who are not solidified lottery picks or first rounders, sometimes you are better off not getting drafted, because you can pick and choose a situation that might be more beneficial than being drafted into a situation where you don’t have a real chance based on numbers.” Regardless of the outcome in the draft, Wells has demonstrated the type of player he is. “He’s a hard worker, so he’s going to continue to get better at a relatively quick pace,” Williams said. Follow Chris on Twitter @Garmelo10 Android users scan QR code to download or search RoFo in the app store Download today and receive SPECIAL OFFERS! 30 | | april 2015 Brought to you by: Baltimore Teachers Union baltimoreteachers.org PREPS Chris Lamon is now coaching the game he grew up playing, which takes us to the Lamon children. HIGH SCHOOL THEN & NOW Steele, Lamon Families Continue To Carry On Athletic Tradition Keith Mills H er father is a former U.S. Olympian. Her mother is a member of the Severna Park High School Athletic Hall of Fame and a former lacrosse player at the University of Maryland. Her four uncles played college lacrosse, as has two of her brothers and five cousins. Now, Caroline Steele, a senior at Severn School, is making headlines as one of the finest girls’ high school lacrosse players in the country. “That child wrote something down in third grade,” her mother, Gretchen Steele, said. “She wants to go to Maryland and play lacrosse like her mom -third grade she wrote that, third grade.” This fall, Caroline Steele will head to Maryland and play lacrosse, following the lead of her cousin, Kristen Lamon, her uncles, John and Chris Lamon, and her mother, Gretchen. Gretchen Steele played her final game at Maryland 31 years ago, when she was Gretchen Lamon. The Lamon name may sound familiar -- it’s one of the most famous families in Baltimore lacrosse history. Caroline Steele’s father, Scott, won a silver medal in windsurfing during the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games, and is also a member of the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame. Meanwhile, the Lamons grew up in Severna Park, Md., with lacrosse sticks in their hands and a goal in their backyard. “We played all the time,” said Gretchen Steele’s brother John Lamon, now a successful local businessman. “That’s all we did. We’d get home from school and either go to the backyard or run or bike up to Severn, set up a goal and just play. That was our life, and it was fantastic.” Gretchen Steele has fond memories of those days. “We grew up on Riggs Road in Severna Park,” Gretchen Steele said. “I was the only girl, and they put me in goal. I got killed. My brothers were really good, but I loved it. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Gretchen Steele is one of Jack and Carol Lamon’s six children; Liz, John, Gretchen, Ben, Pat and Chris. Liz Lamon is the oldest, and she’s the only one who didn’t go on to have an outstanding high school and college lacrosse career. “She’s our number one cheerleader now,” Gretchen Steele said. “She follows every one of our kids and is always at their games. She’s the one with a lot of our mom in her.” John Lamon is a 1975 graduate of the now-defunct Wroxeter-on-the-Severn. He played lacrosse for his dad, Jack, before moving on to Maryland, where he was an All-American attackman for head coach Buddy Beardmore. Like his brother-inlaw, Scott Steele, he is also a member of the Anne Arundel County Sports Hall of Fame. In 1977, Ben Lamon graduated from Severna Park High School, where he led Anne Arundel County in scoring his senior year and led Mike Heck’s Falcons to the first of three straight district lacrosse championships, the equivalent then of a state championship. He then played lacrosse at North Carolina State before the school terminated the program in 1982. By then, Gretchen Steele was a junior at Maryland, playing lacrosse for head coach Sue Tyler. A 1979 graduate of Severna Park, Gretchen Steele did not play high school lacrosse because there was none. “There was no girls’ lacrosse back then,” Gretchen Steele said. “We played club ball. That was it.” She also played field hockey, helping legendary head coach Lil Shelton win VISIT PRESSBOXONLINE.COM 32 | | april 2015 the first of her 20 state championships. “Lil Shelton is an icon,” Gretchen Steele said. “To this day, I tell the girls I coach what Lil told us. Be a lady first. You can be a lady and still be a great athlete. Don’t let me hear you cuss. Be a lady and have people respect you.” Gretchen Steele now works at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, Md., and coaches the girls’ middle school team at Severn. Years ago, she started the Mighty Mites lacrosse division of the Green Hornets recreation program in Severna Park and still coaches a Maryland United Lacrosse Club team that includes her daughter, Caroline Steele. At Maryland, Gretchen Steele played midfield for the 1983 Terps team that reached the NCAA quarterfinals and the 1984 team that reached the championship game. “I had what you would call a tumultuous relationship then with Coach Tyler,” Gretchen Steele said. “I didn’t know how to play girls’ lacrosse then. I was a complete hot dog. I would take it from end to end behind the back, left-handed. That’s all I knew. “Remember, I grew up with four brothers -- all great players. That’s how I was taught. I got to Maryland, and I had to learn how to play as a girl.” Pat Lamon was one of her four brothers. Like his older brothers John and Ben, Pat was a sensational player. A 1982 graduate of Severna Park, Pat Lamon was originally recruited by Navy to play lacrosse. After one year at the U.S. Naval Academy Prep School in Rhode Island, he transferred to play for Dave Cottle at Loyola. Pat Lamon put together one of the finest single seasons in school history in 1984 with 42 goals and 18 assists, and he is still Loyola’s second all-time leading scorer behind Gary Hanley. “Pat was at Loyola when I was at Maryland, and that was a great time,” Gretchen Steele said. “I remember playing at Loyola, and Dave Cottle brought the men’s team out, so Pat had a chance to see me play.” Chris Lamon is the only Lamon brother to graduate from Severn, where he played one year for Cottle, who left for Loyola after the 1982 season. Like his brother, John, and sister, Gretchen, Chris played lacrosse at Maryland for Hall of Fame head coach Dick Edell. And like his older brothers and sister, JOHN AND CHERYL LAMON John Lamon and his wife, Cheryl, live in Severna Park and have three children. They were all former high school lacrosse standouts at St. Mary’s in Annapolis, Md., and have become outstanding collegiate players. JOHN LAMON IV A Baltimore Sun All-Metro attackman at St. Mary’s, John Lamon IV played four years at Towson University, where he was an attackman and midfielder for head coach Tony Seaman. After graduating in 2009, he reunited with an old friend, former Loyola Blakefield and Maryland standout Chris Malone, who served six seasons as the head coach at Arizona State. “John worked Chris’ camp out there,” John Lamon said. “And he offered young John a coaching job, and he took it. He really enjoyed coaching, but decided to move on and move out with his brother.” MATT LAMON “John went down as an assistant coach at N.C. State when Ben was playing,” Gretchen Steele said. “That was really big for the family. We took a lot of pride in that.” end, it came down to how she felt about Cathy Reese and Maryland and that letter she wrote when she was in third grade.” GRETCHEN AND SCOTT STEELE A student at Folger McKinsey Elementary School in Severna Park, Patrick Steele, 11, plays both basketball and lacrosse. Scott Steele graduated from Severn School and was a two-time All-American in sailing at St. Mary’s University. After finishing second in the U.S. Olympic windsurfing trials in March 1984, he won a silver medal in the 1984 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, finishing second to Holland’s Stephan van den Berg. Five years later, he met his future wife, Gretchen Lamon. Scott and Gretchen Steele have five children. SCOTTY STEELE Now 23 years old, Scotty Steele is a graduate of Severna Park High and Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina, where he played lacrosse and was voted the school’s male Athlete of the Year during his senior season in 2014. CHRIS STEELE A senior at Towson University, Chris Steele, 21, plays club lacrosse at Towson. He will graduate in May with a degree in business. PATRICK STEELE PAT AND CHERYL LAMON Pat and Cheryl Lamon have three sons: P.J., Ryan and Michael. PATRICK LAMON A 2011 graduate of Severn School, P.J. Lamon, 21, played attack for head coach Brian Wood before joining the Drew University men’s lacrosse team. In 2013, as a sophomore, he scored 24 goals with 10 assists. RYAN LAMON Now a sophomore at Mount St. Mary’s, Ryan Lamon also played for Brian Wood at Severn, leading the Admirals in scoring as a senior two years ago with 60 goals and 24 assists. He is a starting midfielder now at the Mount for head coach Tom Gravante. MICHAEL LAMON Shed Some Light On Your Fantasy Baseball Decisions In 2015 Like his older brother, John, Matt Lamon played at both St. Mary’s and Towson. Now, he and his brother live and work in San Diego for a company called TEKsystems, owned by Ravens owner and longtime family friend Steve Bisciotti. KRISTEN LAMON After a sensational high school career, Kristen Lamon is now a member of the defending national champion Maryland lacrosse team. “I don’t want to jinx ‘em, but I think they have the potential to be the best allaround team ever in women’s lacrosse,” John Lamon said. “They are unbelievable. They don’t have any weaknesses and are very well coached. [Head coach] Cathy Reese does a tremendous job.” BEN AND CANDICE LAMON Ben and Candice Lamon also have two sons -- 15-year-old Ben Lamon Jr., a freshman at St. Mary’s and 14-year-old Logan Lamon, an eighth grader at Severn River Middle School in Arnold, Md. “They’re little rock stars ... ,” Gretchen Steele said. “When my brother, Ben, played, they called him the ‘Human Birdfeeder,’ because he would sit on the crease and just feed the ball to everyone. Little Ben is like that.” Both Ben and John Lamon played against each other while John Lamon was at Maryland and Ben was at N.C. State. They reunited in Raleigh, N.C., after John Lamon graduated from Maryland. BRENDAN STEELE Brendan Steele, 19, is also a graduate of Severna Park High, where he helped head coach Larry Kramer’s Falcons win the Class 4A-3A state championship in 2010. He is a starting attackman for head coach Chris Hasbrouck at St. Mary’s College, his father, Scott Steele’s, alma mater. CAROLINE STEELE At 5-foot-4, Caroline Steele isn’t big, but she’s explosive and has great vision. “In our family, it’s all about lacrosse IQ,” Gretchen Steele said. “All my brothers had it. John’s IQ was unbelievable. He saw things on the field long before they happened.” Caroline Steele has that same IQ, but not just in lacrosse. Two years ago, she helped Severn’s basketball team win the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference championship for head coach Chuck Miller. During Severn’s lacrosse season opener, she scored 11 goals to lead head coach Renie Sotiropoulos’ Admirals past Notre Dame Prep, 17-11, March 17. A year ago, Caroline Steele scored 82 goals with 10 assists to earn Baltimore Sun first-team All-Metro honors. She was recruited by the University of Virginia, Penn State, Loyola and Maryland -- eventually choosing Maryland. “We looked at Loyola because of uncle Pat,” Gretchen Steele said. “But in the Like his cousin Caroline Steele, Michael Lamon is currently attending Severn. He is one of the top sophomore attackman in the area. After being recruited by Loyola, Notre Dame, Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania, he committed to Penn after his freshman season. CHRIS AND SAM LAMON Chris and Sam Lamon have two kids -Chris Jr., 11, and Gracie, 8. Chris Lamon, once an assistant coach at Severn in the early 1990s, now coaches a variety of youth teams, including lacrosse and basketball teams at the Green Hornets rec program. His son, Chris, and nephew, Patrick Steele, are teammates. “We’re all still very much involved in lacrosse and very much involved in each other’s lives,” Gretchen Steele said. “The cousins are inseparable. My brother, John, likes to say Caroline has five dads -- her real dad and five uncles.” “John is the patriarch of our family, no doubt about it. He’s our go-to guy. He expects a lot out of our family, and I think we all turned out better because of him.” And the Lamons are still a family who both play and stay together. “We all try to see as many kids’ games as we can as a unit,” John Lamon said “If it’s Christmas, New Year’s, Thanksgiving, Easter, whatever, we’re together. I’m very proud of my brothers and sisters and their kids. They are all our number one priority.” Shed Some Light On Your FANTASY BASEBALL DECISIONS IN 2015 PressBoxOnline.com Read PressBox Fantasy Baseball Expert PHIL BACKERT Whether you’re in a season-long league or trying to win big at the daily game, Phil can raise the bar for the decisions you make. ROSTER CONSTRUCTION TRADE ADVICE Is The Authority On All Your Fantasy Baseball News! FREE-AGENT BIDDING GET HOME! 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Despite losing five of its first nine games, Hopkins is trying its best to move on and turn things around during the final stretch of the regular season. Head coach Dave Pietramala discussed the team’s tough start, what he’s learned from his players and his Big Ten conference tournament title aspirations. MORGAN ADSIT: This was an extremely emotional and difficult start for your program this season. How has the team healed, and has it been nice to just get out and play again? DAVE PIETRAMALA: It changed everything. I don’t know if we are ever, this year, going to get back to normal. It’s always there. It’s never going away. I just hope we can grow from it, move forward from it, but we will never forget. It’s been helpful to get back out here. It took us some time to get back out here, to be honest. We were set back by not being out here, but there were more important things to [deal] with at that time. MA: What did you learn about your team during the process? DP: I’ve been really surprised and impressed by these guys. Given the tragedy that we dealt with, and not the fact that we lost, but how we lost a few games, it would be really easy for a group of guys to say we are so unlucky -- we are snake bitten this year -- but these guys haven’t. They haven’t made excuses. They’ve been fighting. It’s odd when you are uncomfortable on a lacrosse field, and I think, in moments, we’ve all been uncomfortable out here and are doing our best to get through it. summer guide MA: You’ve talked about the fight, close losses. On March 28 against Rutgers, you were down in the fourth quarter and came back to win, 9-7. Does that one win spark a new season with these guys and Big Ten play? DP: What happened against Rutgers is a real positive. A win is a positive, but how we did it is the positive, given how we’ve lost. In the past, we’ve put ourselves in the position to give away games, in my opinion. That’s a credit to our opponents. But against Rutgers, we got the job done, and I think that will go a long way for us heading into April. sabina moran/pressbox MA: Your record, it is what it is. But now that you are in the midst of your first season in the Big Ten, is it nice to have that automatic NCAA tournament berth option, if you win your conference tournament April 30-May 2? DP: We were so excited to have those two bites at the NCAA tournament apple. Like you said, our record is what it is. You could say we were close, but we didn’t get the job done. The great thing is we do have that second opportunity alive with the Big Ten [tournament]. It’s one of the many reasons we finally joined a conference. It’s been a breath of fresh air and a brand new life for us, to be honest. So this is a new season for us. Watch Morgan Adsit on “Sports Unlimited” on Fox 45 Baltimore, at 5:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. weekdays and at 10 p.m. weekends. Follow Morgan on Twitter: @MorganAdsit. 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O R G Kerry McCoy Head Coach University of Maryland For more information and online registration visit: Freestyle Olympic Coach 2x US Olympian 2x NCAA Champion NOW OPEN FOR THE marylandwrestlingcamps.com terpswrestling.com umterps.com @mccoycamps Rob Eiter Mike Catullo Head Assistant Coach Assistant Coach University of Maryland University of Maryland US Olympian Like us on 6 GREAT CAMPS All camps feature a combination of learning technique and live wrestling Josh Asper Administrative Assistant June 15th to August 14th www.umbcretrievers.com/summerdaycamp 38 Contact us at 410-455-2638 Christian Boley Administrative Assistant Contos University of Maryland Shawn University of Maryland Strength Coach University of Maryland Montell Marion 3x NCAA All-American Michael Mitchell NCAA Qualifier Carl Buchholz Terrapin Wrestling Club Coach Summer 2015 counselors include current and former University of Maryland Wrestlers Beginner Camp - Learn the basic skills of wrestling All Girls Camp - Open to females of all ages & skill levels Technique/Competition Camp - Learning technique in a competitive atmosphere Technique Camp - Focus on learning solid technique “Hell in the Shell“ Intensive Camp - Elite training at an intense level Beach Camp - Spend the day at the beach, evening on the mats Open to all who register 39 INSIDE GOLF Getting The Most Out Of Your Golf Lesson Owen Dawson I f you’ve never had a private golf lesson before, it can be an intimidating first experience. There are many stories about how “the teaching pro changed my entire swing, and I couldn’t hit a ball for weeks.” And most of those stories are true. As a potential student, it is incumbent to do your homework to see which swing coaches would be most compatible for you. Choosing a credible swing coach can take some time. Where do you begin? Most golfers’ first choice is the Internet. Picking the first swing coach on the search engine list may or may not be your best choice. If you’re looking to get the most accurate information about how to fix your swing, then selecting an experienced swing coach is a must. Some coaches list this information on their website. Check out any certifications they may have and what technologies they are using in their teaching. Take a look at any swing video tutorials on their website. Simple swing videos will help give you some insight into their personalities, teaching styles and swing methods. Look for lesson testimonials to see what other students are saying about their swing coaches. Of course, if you have a friend who highly recommends someone, that could also be a good starting point. Next, pick up the phone or send an email to potential swing coaches. Let’s call this the interview process. Here are a few questions I would be asking if I were the prospective student: THE INTERVIEW • How long have you been teaching golf? Unless you are a beginner, you probably don’t want to learn from the new assistant who is just starting to teach. Why? Because they are likely going to be teaching you what they are doing in their own swing (which may or may Owen Dawson not be correct) or what they read in Golf Digest. How do I know this? Well, I did the same thing when I first started teaching 20-plus years ago. • Ask them how many lessons they give per week during the golf season. If they are giving more than 30 lessons a week, they are likely doing something right. Like any business, if you’re not good, you’re probably not very busy. • Lastly, do they send a lesson video and practice notes after the lesson is complete? This is an important part of the lesson. Having video and notes to refer to during your post-lesson practice is an invaluable tool. YOUR FIRST LESSON So, you’ve found the right swing coach, and you’ve booked your first one-hour les- son. Don’t be late. Make sure you show up at least 15 minutes early to your lesson. A one-hour lesson will go by in a flash, so being late will put you and your swing coach behind from the start. The 15 minutes also allows you to warm up. Be prepared to step out of your comfort zone. It’s not in your swing coach’s best interest to teach you something that’s going to make you worse, so listen up and go with it. If you don’t understand something, make sure you to have your swing coach clarify it. When your lesson is complete, your swing coach should be able to remotely send you both the lesson notes and video from your lesson. Schedule your next lesson before you leave your current lesson. Frequency of scheduling lessons varies. I like to see students weekly when starting a swing change. PRACTICE Try to get to your practice facility as soon as possible after your lesson -- immediately if you have time. Making swing changes can be difficult. In most cases, your swing coach will be trying to instill a new feel to your swing. When you practice, you still need to be out of your comfort zone. Allowing one’s self to fall back into what’s comfortable is a common practice among new students, and it is counter-productive to the learning process. Remember, learning to make the necessary swing changes is more of a journey (take a look at any PGA Tour player). Don’t expect miracles, set realistic goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them. 320 BLENHEIM LANE, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078 The “Must Play Course” in the Region! A Golf Digest and Golf Magazine Top 50! Maryland’s No. 1 Public Golf Course Join us at Stevenson University on May 6 Stevenson is trying to break the world record for the largest exercise ball class, which will be held on May 6, 2015, at 4 p.m. in Mustang Stadium. Pre-register at https://stevensonuwrc.eventbrite.com or arrive at 3 p.m. to register that day. Find out more on Facebook at bit.ly/StevensonUWRC or on Twitter at @StevensonUWRC. Help us make history! 410.939.8887 | BulleRockGolf.com FREQUENT PLAYER PACKAGES AVAILABLE 40 | | april 2015 april 2015 | | 41 COMMUNITY BEAT LAX MAX TOURNAMENT COMMUNITY BEAT PRESENTED BY April 26. Through running, walking and biking, families and supporters will gather with a united roar to raise awareness and funds for research into this disorder. Since the inaugural event in 2005, ROAR for Autism, presented by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, has raised more than $2 million for autism research at Kennedy Krieger. Visit roarforautism.org or call 443-923-7300. BALTIMORE ROAD RUNNERS 5K WALKS/RACES BRIGANCE BRIGADE The Brigance Brigade Foundation, an organization that supports ALS patients and their families, created by former NFL player O.J. Brigance and his wife, Chanda, will hold its second 5.7K (to honor O.J. Brigance’s jersey number, No. 57) family fun run event in Canton April 25. Proceeds will further the mission of the Brigance Brigade Foundation, whose goal is to equip, encourage and empower people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) by providing access to equipment and services to patients and their families. Visit brigancebrigade.org to register. WALK FOR WISHES Walk and make wishes come true, one step at a time at the Maryland Zoo at 8 a.m April 19. Visit midatlantic.wish.org. Online registration is open for the Courageous 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run at Oregon Ridge Park at 8 a.m. June 14. The Cool Kids Campaign is devoted to improving the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients and their families by focusing on the academic, social and emotional needs brought on by a cancer diagnosis. To register, call 410-560-1770 or visit coolkidscampaign.org/run/. KIDNEY WALK More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the Greater Baltimore Kidney walk at Oriole Park Camden Yards with All-Star center fielder Adams Jones April 19. The walk highlights the need for organ donation and prevention of kidney disease. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. in Parking Lot B. Visit kidneymd.org/ to register. BALTIMORE RUNNING FESTIVAL Registration is open for the Oct. 17 Baltimore Running Festival. Choose from five distances through the Inner Harbor and surrounding areas. Visit thebaltimoremarathon.com. ADAM THOMPSON 5K RUN/WALK This race, on a USA Track and Field certified 5K course, honors the memory of Adam Thompson, a first-year Harford Community College student who was killed in a car accident in 2011. Proceeds from the race will benefit scholarships supporting students attending Harford Community College. The 5K run/walk is at Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Rd., Bel Air at 8 a.m. April 26. Online registration is available in advance at harford.edu/adam. For more information, call 443-412-2449. WALK MS A three-mile walk to raise funds that support programs and research for the Maryland chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will take place April 26. Visit walkmsmaryland.org to register. RED HOT 5K Proceeds from the April 12 race will benefit Roland Park School Faculty Compensation, to ensure they are able to attract and retain exceptional teachers and student financial assistance, to provide tuition assistance for our talented and diverse student community. Visit us at rpcs.org to learn more. MARCH FOR THE ANIMALS This annual 1.5-mile walk-a-thon to support the Maryland SPCA will take place at Druid Hill Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26. Register at marchfortheanimals.org. ROAR FOR AUTISM For Autism Awareness Month in April, Kennedy Krieger Institute will run its annual fundraiser triathlon at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville 42 | Online registration is now open for the Baltimore Road Runners Women’s Distance Festival 5K run and walk at Lake Montebello at 8 a.m. May 17. The race is a flat, fast course for women of all ages. For more information, contact race director Robin Goodwin at 410-215-4399 or visit brrc.com. 5K VISION WALK A cure is in sight when you join the Vision 5K at the Inner Harbor June 6. Visit visionwalk.org to register. PORT TO FORT 6K Rally the troops, enlist your family, and challenge your friends and neighbors to support Believe in Tomorrow Children’s Foundation’s 19th Annual Port to Fort 6K Family Run/Walk April 25. Visit charmcityrun. com to register. RUNNING WITH THE DEVILS COOL KIDS 5K | april 2015 The tournament is June 5-7 in Westminster, and is open to recreation, travel, town and club teams, boys and girls ages U9-U19. Teams must register by May 22 in order of the birth date of their oldest player. For more information, visit laxmax.com or email [email protected]. Walk or run to impact one of the thousands who turn to the Red Devils to ease the burden of breast cancer. The race is at Goucher College June 14. Call 410-323-0135 or visit runningwiththedevils.org. HOPEWELL 5K Reachout and Run 5K run and walk is the largest source of funding for HopeWell Cancer Support, whose mission is to create a community for all people with cancer, their families and friends that encourages an exchange of information, the development of a support system and the presence of hope. The event is at Goucher College at 8:30 a.m. April 19. Visit charmcityrun.com. BISHOP BILL NEWMAN 5K Inaugural 5K run and fun walk to benefit the most reverend bishop William C. Newman Alumni Legacy Scholarship takes place at Calvert Hall College’s Paul Angelo Russo Stadium in Towson at 8 a.m. April 25. Visit charmcityrun.com to register. COLOR RUN Help the Cool Kids Campaign and volunteer to help with the Color Run May 23. Volunteers will be working with Color Run participants and Color Run staff. Positions vary from packet pickup, to helping with check-in, to working at water stations, to throwing color at the runners. Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. For more information, visit coolkidscampaign.org/color-run. FIESTA 5K Support the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Power Plant Live! May 2 and bring hope to those with ALS, a neuromuscular disease, which currently has no cure. Visit support.alscenter.org. BILLY KORROW MEMORIAL RUN A 3.1-mile course, which will start and finish on Loyola Blakefield’s campus, will benefit the Bill Korrow Scholarship Fund. The run will be held from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. May 3. Visit charmcityrun to register. BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CHARITY SOFTBALL The Lardarius Webb Foundation, in partnership with United Way of Central Maryland, will host the sixth annual charity softball game at M&T Bank Stadium May 8. More than 30 current Ravens players are expected to participate. This family event gives fans a chance to be up close and personal with the players as they enjoy friendly competition between teammates. Even though the football field is turned into a softball field, Joe Flacco still goes deep. Visit lardariuswebb21.com or ticketmaster.com. CRAB CLAW CLASSIC Registration is open for the 13th annual Mid-Atlantic High School Baseball Classic (Crab Claw Classic) for JV and varsity players at Joe Cannon Stadium July 31-Aug 1. Visit diamondrecruiting.com to register. MEN’S/CO-ED SLOW-PITCH SOFTBALL The Lutherville-Timonium Rec Council opened registration for the spring program at Seminary Park, which runs from May to mid-August. Men’s leagues are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings, and the co-ed league is Tuesday evening. Individual players seeking spots will be referred to the registered team managers. Email [email protected] or call 443-847-1072 for more information. NEGRO LEAGUES BASEBALL Visit the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball at the Owings Mills Metro Center. The museum is named after Bert Simmons, who played for the Baltimore Elite Giants. It is open 1 p.m.5:30 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free. BASEBALL CARD SHOW A sports card and memorabilia show to benefit Monsignor Slade Catholic School will be held at Monsignor Slade Catholic School in Glen Burnie from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 18 and May 16. For more details, call Leo at 443-416-6447. SPORTS TALK FOR TEENS Visit the Southeast Anchor Enoch Pratt Free Library for a discussion of all things sports at 4 p.m. April 20, May 4 and May 11. The library is located at 3601 Eastern Ave. in Baltimore. Visit calendar.prattlibrary.org/ event/sports_talk_for_teens_1114#.VH5F-HvrkkQ for more information. MEN’S/COED SOFTBALL The Knight Ryder softball team is looking for male and female players for its 2015 roster. Coed and male adult teams will begin practicing indoors in February. For more information, email [email protected]. ADULT BASEBALL Join the Eastern Baltimore County over-40 baseball league, which plays with wood bats on 90-foot diamonds. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to visit over40baseball.org or call Mike Lockett at 410-446-0443. MASON-DIXON UMPIRES ASSOCIATION The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) will hold the Gold Cup, the official national team championship of the region, featuring the best players from the confederation. The tournament includes the region’s current top 12 national teams. Games will be played at M&T Bank Stadium in July. For tickets, visit concacaf.com/Tickets. LACROSSE CLINIC On May 26, Coca-Cola will be hosting the NCAA Youth Clinic at Homewood Field. This clinic is open to any boy in eighth grade or lower. Register at charmcityyouthlax.com/images/pdf/cccamp.pdf. PATTERSON PARK YOUTH SPORTS The Charm City Youth Lacrosse League has a sports club that allows boys and girls ages 7-14 to develop lacrosse skills through instruction and play, as well as learn life lessons from civic leaders. No equipment is necessary. Events run from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. every Saturday through May 16. Register online at charmcityyouthlax.com from the drop-down “play” menu, call 410-878-0563 or email [email protected]. RUGBY The Baltimore-Chesapeake Rugby Club, the region’s only Division I men’s rugby club, is looking for experienced players or those new to the game. Email [email protected] or visit baltimorerugby.net for more information. COCKEYSVILLE RECREATION Visit cockeysvillereccouncil.org or call 410-887-7734 for updates about baseball registration for the Cockeysville Recreation Center. SOCCER/RUGBY/LACROSSE/SQUASH SOLE OF THE CITY 5K YOUTH RUGBY FESTIVAL Run the streets of Baltimore starting at 1713 McHenry Row Whetstone Way at 9 a.m. April 18 to benefit the Erica Brannock Fund, the Towson teacher injured in the Boston bombings and Team Challenge to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Visit soleofthecity10k.com. See some of the best high school rugby teams from the East Coast and Canada, as well as the top programs from Maryland, at Mount Saint Mary’s University in Emmitsburg from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. April 18-19. Visit highschoolrugby.com or call 301-693-4123. CASEY CARES FOUNDATION The charity golf tournament will be held at Rolling Road Golf Club in Catonsville from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 to benefit the Casey Cares Foundation’s programs for critically ill children. Registration ends June 1. For more details, call 443-568-0064 or visit CaseyCares.org. THREE CLUB CLASSIC A nine-hole event played with three clubs will be held at historic Carroll Park Golf Course from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 29. The use of only three clubs forces golfers to be creative and invent shots, especially around the greens. This event puts a major emphasis on shot making, club selection and making the most out of limited resources. Proceeds benefit First Tee of Baltimore. Call 240-273-GOLF (4653) or visit 3clubclassic2015.ezevent.com. MEN’S GOLF Fox Hollow Men’s Golf Club in Timonium has friendly competition at tournaments every other Saturday from April to October. All skill levels are welcome. Visit foxhollowmensgolfclub.org for information and membership application. OGDEN FOUNDATION Join Jonathan Ogden and his celebrity friends June 12 for a fun filled day of golf and prizes, all while making a meaningful contribution to foundation. Each golfer will experience an unforgettable day that will include lunch, range balls, golf with a celebrity, on-course food and drinks, an after golf awards dinner, commemorative photo-plaque of their group with their celebrity and a tournament gift package. Visit JonathanOgdenfoundation. org to register or call 410-366-8989 for more information. SOCCER CLASSIC The 18th annual Classic will take place in Baltimore May 2-3. Multiple team registration discounts are available for single-age level teams U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, and U14 and dual-age level teams U17 (15/16) and U18 (17/18). Register by April 20 at cmsasoccer.com. MIGHTY KICKS PUP LEAGUE The Pup League provides year-round soccer training for boys and girls of all abilities ages 2-18. It’s designed to build motor skills, self-confidence and basic techniques. Ongoing programs are available throughout Baltimore. Visit mightykicksbaltimore.com for more information. SQUASH SquashWise provides incentives for middle school students to excel academically, athletically and socially, as well as compete in local and national squash tournaments. No squash experience is necessary to become a tutor. Visit baltimoresquashwise.org to make your taxdeductible donation. To make equipment donations and/or become a volunteer tutor, email [email protected]. YOUTH RUGBY Maryland Exiles Youth Rugby is looking for players for the upcoming spring season. Experience is not required. The team is open to all players attending high school or middle school in Maryland and to students enrolled in GED or home school programs. Those interested can visit meetup.com/MD-RUGBY. FOOTBALL MEN’S NIGHT OUT Hear an insider’s perspective as Baltimore Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta recaps the recent NFL Draft, discusses how the Ravens are positioning themselves for the 2015-16 season and shares insider stories. Visit associated.org/mensnightout. RAVENS PLAY 60 GRANT The Ravens provide funding of up to $5,000 to qualifying nonprofit organizations that create and/or continue programs or projects promoting physical fitness and nutrition education. The grant program continues the foundation’s commitment to increasing physical activity among area youth and seeks to encourage healthy youth activities. For more information, visit baltimoreravens.com/play60grant. JOIN THE RAVENS’ BAND Become part of the Baltimore Ravens’ game-day experience by joining Baltimore’s Marching Ravens. Visit baltimoreravens.com/marchingravens. BALTIMORE NIGHTHAWKS YOUTH FOOTBALL GRANTS The May 8 tournament will raise funds and awareness about the work at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, specifically in the area of pediatric food allergy. Visit hopkinsfoodallergyresearch.com/. Is your team in need of jerseys, cleats, footballs or other accessories for the 2015 season? The Ravens Foundation Inc. will be providing apparel to qualifying nonprofit youth football organizations through the Ravens Youth Football Grant. Youth tackle football and flag football teams in Maryland are eligible to apply for an apparel grant containing more than $1,000 in Under Armour jerseys, cleats or accessories. Visit baltimoreravens.com/news/community/ravens-act-foundation.html. GOLF OUTING WOMEN’S TACKLE FOOTBALL GOLF HOPKINS GOLF Proceeds raised at this golf tournament June 4 will help fund the Baltimore Station, which supports men transitioning through homelessness, poverty and substance abuse. Visit mmhaonline.org to register. YELLOW JACKET OPEN Join Manchester Elementary School June 6 at at the Oakmont Green Golf Club in Hampstead for a 1 p.m. shotgun start for a four-person scramble tournament. The event includes green fees, cart, balls, lunch and dinner with proceeds benefiting Manchester Elementary’s new Anne Arundel area? Experience as a competitive swimmer or coach at the high school, college or masters level -- or prior experience officiating -- is strongly preferred. Email [email protected] or call Mike Connors at 410-653-7307. HOMESCHOOL SPORTS Baltimore-area homeschooled boys and girls in grades 6-12 interested in playing interscholastic sports can register for the 2015 school season. Email [email protected] for more information and to register. KICKBALL To participate in co-ed adult kickball throughout Baltimore, visit kickball-baltimore.com for locations and dates. BICYCLE REPAIR At a cooperative bicycle shop, visitors can work on a donated bike, use tools to fix a broken bike or buy ready-to-ride secondhand bikes. Volunteer staff will provide assistance. Visit velocipedebikeproject. org for details. BALTIMORE FITNESS ACADEMY BMoreFit’s goal is to reduce childhood obesity in the Baltimore metropolitan area by educating and mentoring urban youth with targeted programs for improved health, fitness and nutrition. Visit bmorefit. org for details. RAPPEL Do you want to make an impact on kidney disease in an extraordinary way? How much more extreme can you get than to Rappel for Kidney Health? Participants are invited to raise pledges in exchange for the once-in-a-lifetime experience to rappel 28 stories down the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront hotel in Baltimore City. Visit kidneymd.org/news/ rappelforkidneyhealth.html. VOLLEYBALL Missed tryouts for the women’s tackle football team? Visit baltimorenighthawks.com, and you will be contacted for additional tryout information. The MDUA is looking for new high school baseball umpires in Baltimore. No experience is necessary. Email Mike Connors at [email protected] or call 410-653-7307. JCN 5K CARE RUN Run and support the Jewish Caring Network, a nonprofit Baltimorebased organization dedicated to providing free support services to families facing life-threatening, lifelong or serious illnesses. The women’s run will be at the Maryland Zoo May 31. Register at wizathon.com/jcn5Krunwomen. The men’s run will be at Druid Hill Park June 21. Register at wizathon.com/jcn5Krun-men. GOLD CUP SOCCER community playground area, which will include a sensory garden. Email [email protected] to register and learn about sponsorship opportunities by May 25. The Baltimore Burn is recruiting female athletes who want to play tackle football. Visit baltimoreburnfootball.com or call head coach Jon Randall at 443-897-1192. OTHER ACTIVITIES MARYLAND OFFICIALS CLUB Interested in becoming a high school swimming official in the Baltimore- Did you know Baltimore has a beach? Baltimore Beach Volleyball has seven sand courts right in the Inner Harbor, and registration is now open for individuals and teams in men’s, women’s and coed twos, fours and sixes beach volleyball leagues, beginner to expert levels. Leagues will run at Baltimore Beach (Rash Field) in the Inner Harbor SundayFriday evenings starting in April and include a 10-week session. For more information or to register, go to baltimorebeach.com. ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE New boys’ (Pikesville) and girls’ (Owings Mills) single-gender Ultimate Frisbee leagues are forming. Ultimate Frisbee is an outdoor team sport, which combines the aerial passing skills of football with the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer. Boys and girls grades three through six are invited to participate. There are six weeknight sessions from 6-7:30 p.m. going from early May to mid-June. Beginners are welcome, and the league will have experienced, competent and talented coaches. Good sportsmanship and competition will be emphasized within a structured league format. Email [email protected] or visit pikesvilleultimate.com for more information. CHARM CITY ROLLER GIRLS The Charm City Roller Girls’ upcoming bouts will be held at Clarence “Du” Burns Arena, 3100 Boston St. April 25 and May 16. Visit charmcityrollergirls.com. ULTIMATE FRISBEE Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest growing and most exciting sports, combining the non-stop movement and athletic endurance of soccer with the aerial passing skills of football into one fast-paced game in which everyone is involved. You can introduce the sport in your neighborhood by becoming an Ultimate Frisbee coach or organizer. Contact [email protected] or visit pikesvilleultimate.com. TRACK AND FIELD The Andover Apaches Youth Sports Organization has open enrollment for track and field. Call 410-859-3939 or visit sports.bluesombrero.com/ apaches. LIST YOUR UPCOMING EVENT go to PressBoxOnline.com/community and give us the details about your upcoming sporting event. april 2015 | | 43 GAMING Disney Investment Proves Daily Fantasy Sports Are Here To Stay Bill Ordine I f there was any doubt that daily fantasy sports is here to stay as a significant presence in the sports universe, those reservations may have been swept away by the news that Disney, the parent company of ESPN, invested $250 million in the daily fantasy sports website DraftKings. News of the Disney-DraftKings deal was reported by the Wall Street Journal, Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and other news organizations April 3. A DraftKings spokesman declined comment on the reported deal with Disney April 6. Other details of the reported deal have Boston-based DraftKings committed to spending $500 million in advertising during the next three years on various ESPN platforms. As anyone who watches sports on TV already knows, commercials for the two major daily fantasy sports websites, DraftKings and FanDuel, have been running at a relentless clip for about a year. It probably won’t be necessary to explain daily fantasy sports much longer, but for anyone who is unfamiliar, it is an online short-term fantasy sports competition in which participants can invest money -- from small amounts to thousands of dollars -- hoping to win cash prizes. Participation can be daily in baseball, basketball and hockey, and weekly in football. And, yes, cash daily fantasy sports contests have been considered legal in 45 states, including Maryland. All along, it has been apparent that if ESPN got directly involved with daily fantasy sports, that the fantasy sports-for-cash business would be poised to skyrocket because of the exposure it would receive from the sports media giant. Daily fantasy sports was first marketed in 2009, when FanDuel introduced the concept, and since then, New York-based FanDuel has been the industry leader with an estimated 65-70 percent of the market. Since 2009, the two major daily fantasy websites have raised roughly $160-$165 million combined in investment capital. Less prominent websites had secured far smaller amounts of venture capital. Clearly, the Disney investment alone eclipses all the cash previously committed to daily fantasy sports. In addition to the reported Disney-DraftKings deal, there was a development that DraftKings did announce just a day before the Disney stories rocked the daily fantasy sports world. DraftKings issued a joint statement with MLB of a “multi-year expansion of its exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball … making DraftKings the league’s ‘Official Daily Fantasy Game.’” That means MLB will promote DraftKings across its media platforms and properties, including MLB.com, MLB.TV and MLB Network. DraftKings will also be a sponsor of the All-Star Game and some postseason games. The Disney-DraftKings deal also begs the question of how will market leader FanDuel respond. The Disney investment creates a valuation for DraftKings of $900 million, according to business news reports. So, if FanDuel has a head start on DraftKings of two-to-one in market share, how much can FanDuel be valued at, and how much money can it attract in its next round of funding? The short answer to that question is a lot. And there’s more. Not only is the reported DisneyDraftKings deal worth a pile of money to DraftKings immediately -- and probably to FanDuel in future investment raising -- but the association with Disney lends to daily fantasy sports a glow of respectability that it craves. Some observers and critics have tried to paint daily fantasy sports with the broad brush of sports gambling. For its part, the daily fantasy sports industry has tried to fend off the comparison and existing advertising partnerships with MLB, the NBA and NHL, and even individual NFL teams have helped with the respectability Q Score. But this is Disney -- a company whose aversion to gambling is legendary. So for Disney to give its blessing to daily fantasy sports is a huge development that lends an additional layer of insulation to an industry that will likely still have its critics. Meanwhile, lost in the Disney-DraftKings news is that Amaya, an online gaming company that is the parent of Internet poker heavyweight PokerStars and FullTilt, has said it wants to enter the daily fantasy sports arena for the start of the 2015 NFL season. Amaya, based in Montreal, traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and has applied for a NASDAQ Global Select listing. During a recent earnings call, Amaya CEO David Baazov talked of his company’s daily fantasy sports ambitions. “The goal is to be up before the NFL season starts,” Baazov said in published reports about the March 31 earnings call. “We clearly see a strong demand for it.” Getting back to Disney-DraftKings, there’s still a lot to be sorted out about the agreement and the implications of the deal. It’s reasonable to expect that when ESPN addresses daily fantasy sports in editorial content, it’s going to be about DraftKings. Given ESPN’s reach, that will be a huge advantage for DraftKings. FanDuel will probably still be able to advertise on ESPN, but it wouldn’t be surprising if DraftKings got premium placing. Here’s another key consideration. Daily fantasy sports websites are differentiated by their salary costs for each player and their scoring systems. For instance, on a given Sunday, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco might be the fifth- highest priced quarterback on FanDuel and the seventh-highest priced quarterback on DraftKings. That difference would play a significant role in evaluating Flacco for a daily fantasy sports participant’s roster. So, when ESPN daily fantasy football analysts start poring over players and dishing out advice, it will probably be more applicable to DraftKings than FanDuel. That will be worth tons of customers to DraftKings. Make no mistake about it: acquiring customers is what the daily fantasy sports business is about at the moment. Of course, what business isn’t about acquiring customers? But with daily fantasy sports, it’s been a tough slog educating sports fans about daily fantasy, and it’s been plenty expensive. But with ESPN hammering away at fan awareness and education, daily fantasy has an opportunity to get a lot more traction in a hurry. So far, some financial numbers on daily fantasy sports have been impressive. In 2009, it was a virtually unknown concept. In 2014, the two major websites combined for about $100 million in revenues. Yet financial analysts have said neither big website makes a profit yet. And that is because the cost of acquiring customers has been so high. However, editorial content exposure on ESPN’s multiple platforms -- meaning TV and digital -- will give daily fantasy better exposure than money can buy. SPONSORED CONTENT CINDY SHREAVES Trust Advisor, PNC Wealth Management YEARS AT PNC: 27 CONTACT: [email protected] OUR NAME SAYS IT ALL What is your personal history with sports, specifically golf and the Orioles? I grew up in Salisbury across the street from a nine-hole golf course. My family had some really old, used golf clubs. After school or work, we would play a few holes when there weren’t many people on the course. It took a year or two, but we eventually learned the etiquette of the game and turned in some pretty good scores. I also was pretty good at competitive swimming. When I was 8 years old, I earned a silver medal in freestyle in the regional U.S. Junior Olympics, which were held in Clifton Park. I caught Orioles fever many years ago from my mother. I collect game-used baseball memorabilia from Orioles players and other teams. I have the jersey J.J. Hardy wore during the second ALDS game against Detroit. Remember when he slid into home plate to score what turned out to be the winning run? What do you do for PNC Bank, and how did you get started in banking? I am a trust advisor for PNC Wealth Management in Baltimore. I am responsible for the day-to-day administration of several family trusts, some of which date to the early 1900s. In my 30 years of administering family trusts, I have learned that there is often a reason that a family member leaves funds in a trust for their children or grandchildren. I’ve come across many 20-somethings who now wish that their parents or grandparents had put some restrictions on funds that they inherit. I studied taxation as well as trusts and estates in law school, so I was interested in working for a bank “trust department” when I graduated. The national reputation of PNC’s predecessor bank made the decision easy. PNC Wealth Management has a comparable legacy with its 150-year reputation for serving the trust and investment management needs of clients. How does your personal history with sports affect your day-to-day professional life? I have had the pleasure of playing golf with many of my clients during the years. Spending several hours on the golf course with a client is a true bonding experience. I have also been fortunate to attend quite a few Orioles games with clients. Last year, I had clients fly in from California to sit in the PNC suite and watch “their” Orioles play. ALL PRO BUSINESS SERVICES What is one or your proudest sports moments? In 2010, I was invited by a client to play at the famous Cypress Point Club at Pebble Beach. We played nine holes, and I had four pars. I even parred on the 16th hole, the most famous golf course hole in the world. What is your current involvement with sports? Currently, I am mostly a volunteer and spectator. For the past few years, I have participated in High Heels for Hope, which benefits the House of Ruth. It is a long drive contest where men and women must wear high heels while driving the ball off the tee. It’s a lot of fun and for a great cause. K&S ASSociAteS Excellence in Auto Body Repair 3939 Falls Road Baltimore, MD 21211 Service 410.235.6660 • Parts 410.235.3100 Fax 410.235.2244 • 1.800.335.6660 44 | | april 2015 You will find me this season in section 220 at Camden Yards dressed head to toe in orange. I have been to spring training games for the last two years, but there is nothing like the competition of the regular season. RobeRt’s Key seRvice inc. What do you find unique about the sports atmosphere in Baltimore? As a baseball fan, I am amazed by the number of fans from Boston, New York and other cities that travel to Camden Yards. When I was at “Fenway South” in Fort Myers last month, I overheard Red Sox fans lamenting that it was hard to get a local hotel room on game days, because the rooms are booked by so many out-of-town fans. I work downtown, and no matter who the visiting team is, I always greet them with a “welcome to Baltimore, hon” to make them feel welcome. Keys for every type of locK 217 w. read street baltimore, md 21201 fax 410.728.0504 410.728.7484 MLC_2007_Branding_PB_AD.indd 1 6/5/14 11:13 AM april 2015 | | 45 ON THE OTHER HAND When It Comes To Ranking The Greatest Orioles, ‘The Baltimore Sun’ Gets It Right Phil Jackman F requent visitors to this page have probably figured out by now that I live for lists: Mine, yours and anyone’s, foreign or domestic. That’s why it was hog heaven April 5, when, as part of The Baltimore Sun’s baseball season preview, there was an “All-time Orioles by position” feature. There were six players at each position (including relief pitchers), except for nine outfielders and nine starting pitchers. Coffee at the ready, I jumped in. What makes looking at lists so much fun is disagreement. For the most part, everyone feels deep down that they are an expert when it comes to basebal. I hate to admit it, but I found it embarrassing. I couldn’t disagree with anyone on the list. My initial reaction was how lucky the city of Baltimore has been to have had the Orioles in town for the last 60 years. The list was brilliant. The only argument anyone could have with the list is in the rankings. Talk about quibbling. But the only thing I could come up with was at second base, where Bobby Grich was No. 1 and Roberto Alomar No. 2. Maybe Davey Johnson and Brian Roberts should have been moved up from third and fourth, respectively, since their years of service superseded Alomar’s three-year tenure with the Birds. I was slightly miffed Boog Powell wasn’t the top first base- man, but then I thought about the 3,255 hits and 504 home runs Eddie Murray accumulated and realized Murray played in Baltimore for 13 seasons. Then, there’s the fact he’s in the Hall of Fame. Cal Ripken Jr. was a shoo-in at shortstop, but what is wrong with putting him No. 2 behind Brooks Robinson at third, too, and moving Doug DeCinces back a notch. You can make a solid argument for Luis Aparicio being behind Ripken and Mark Belanger at shortstop instead of Miguel Tejada. I think Harold Baines is the best designated hitter the O’s have ever had, but Tommy Davis should be up higher than No. 4. He was one of the team’s top hitters from 1972-75. There isn’t much doubt about who the top outfielders were -- Frank Robinson at No. 1 and Paul Blair at No. 2. Blair is a tribute to just how important defense has been in Baltimore since the beginning of the franchise. Arguing the order in which the starting pitchers should fall after Jim Palmer could go on for a while, but one can’t dispute Mike Cuellar as the No. 2 man. It was a surprise, especially considering the likes of Mike Mussina (No. 3), Dave McNally (No. 4) and Mike Flanagan (No. 5). The team expected maybe two years out of Cuellar, also known as “Crazy Horse,” when he was acquired from the Houston Astros after the 1968 season. Instead, they got eight, including four 20-win seasons and one Cy Young Award. Relief pitchers are tough to quantify, with closers being the be-all and end-all these days. But The Sun got it right, selecting Hoyt Wilhelm and Stu Miller as No. 1 and No. 2, respec- tively. The same goes for managing, where Earl Weaver gets the nod for obvious reasons. The selection committee of Mike Klingaman, Childs Walker and Dean Jones Jr. left so little room for argument that even an admittedly tough grader is forced to give them a grade of A. Congratulations, take the rest of the day off. DIAMOND COMIC PRESENTS: RICIG’S WORLD OF SPORTS If you believe even half the speculation and conjecture surrounding the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, you can’t help but think there’s little chance of the show ever becoming reality. Stop and think how the same situation faced the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and the multi-city extravaganza came off with nary a hitch. Many praised it as the best World Cup of all time, which is always how the event is described, even if it’s bad. The original budget for the Summer Olympic Games was pegged at $12 billion, which seemed ridiculously cheap (after all, Russia dished out $50 billion to host the 2012 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia), and already they’re investigating the bribes and misuse of funds totaling $9 billion. Just where additional funding is going to come from is anybody’s guess, because the populace has been complaining about the poor quality of schools and hospitals and a sorry transportation system for years. While all this has been going on, someone thought to take a look at Rio de Janiero’s Guanabara Bay, the scheduled site of the yachting events, and discovered a veritable sewage dump. The same thing was evidenced at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, and although things were supposed to be cleaned up in time for the competition, they really weren’t. Olympic sites, it seems, are always behind in their preparations for the Games, but this is usually overlooked as inevitably the Games do go on. It has been that way since the Olympics were held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956. It was the first time the event was staged in the Southern Hemisphere and a check of preparations the year before divulged that Rome was further along with its preparations for the 1960 Games. Do You Want a Party of Historic Proportions? Geppi’s Entertainment Museum is a pop culture shrine, a tribute to the exciting characters, toys and experiences that have shaped our past and our present. Whether you’re looking for a gateway to history or a place to hold an amazing family or corporate event, you’ll find it at GEM! Located in Baltimore’s historic Camden Yards sports complex, right across the street from the Baltimore Convention Center and immediately next door to Oriole Park! Action Comics #1 The first appearance of Superman 46 | | april 2015 The original, hand-made G.I. Joe prototype To make your party a night to remember, contact: Nadja Martens, Sales Manager – Events Phone: (410) 625-7063 Email: [email protected] www.GeppisMuseum.com april 2015 | | 47 Luxury level seating at its best. Driving enthusiasts will appreciate the 2015 Camry’s front sport seats. With side bolsters that cradle the driver and available Ultrasuede® seats, Camry delivers bold performance that helps you enjoy the drive even more. Camry XSE Shown
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