Terps Preparing For Hokies

Well we're back after a little more than a week hiatus with the Terps on their bye week.

Ralp Friedgen addressed the media today for the first time since Maryland held on to defeat NC State and fielded questions regarding Thursday night's game and the remainder of the ACC schedule. Let's get to the news and notes.

• Cameron Chism and LaQuan Williams are both out for the week with leg injuries. Jordan Steffy is still doubtful with the injury to his throwing hand. Scott Burley, Dave Philistin, Corey Jackson, Adrian Moten, Da'Rel Scott and Mack Frost are all questionable.
• Friedgen said that with Virginia Tech always having a strong special teams core, this year being no different, that field position will play a major role in the game on Thursday.
• When asked about how important Florida State's loss this past weekend was, Friedgen responded that things are still very much wide open in the ACC. "We control our own destiny," he said. "There's a lot of things that can happen."
• While the Virginia Tech offense has had its ups and downs all seasons, and with it still dealing with plenty of question marks, Friedgen pointed out the consistency and experience of the offensive line. The Hokies' line has 108 total starts among them.
  
• Also of note, according to Friedgen, Virginia Tech is 14-3 all time in Thursday night games