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George Gerbo

George Gerbo hosts the Front Page Podcast, District of Sports Podcast, covers University of Maryland football and men’s basketball, and is the media coordinator for The Washington Times. A West Virginia native, he is a 2009 graduate of West Virginia University and a 2017 graduate of the University of Maryland, both in broadcast journalism. Before coming to the Times in 2019, George spent seven years working in a variety of capacities on Capitol Hill and with the U.S. House of Representatives. He can be reached at ggerbo@washingtontimes.com.

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Terrapins try to keep once-promising season from spiraling out of control

Maryland let a 5-0 September start and a chance to bury notions about how the program fades once it reaches the heart of autumn slip away again under coach Mike Locksley.

October 31, 2023

Terps Top Three: Maryland coordinator Josh Gattis mentioned in new sign-stealing scandal report

Maryland will try to reach bowl eligibility and try to end a two-game losing streak at Northwestern as Michigan's sign-stealing scandal swirls around the Big Ten and college football.

October 26, 2023

Maryland gets players back but will be without Sumlin at Northwestern

Maryland returns from a bye week healthier and looking to end a two-game losing streak, but now faces an unneeded distraction.

October 24, 2023

Maryland assistant coach Kevin Sumlin arrested on DUI charges

Maryland co-offensive coordinator Kevin Sumlin was arrested and charged with driving under the influence early Saturday morning in Tampa, Florida, according to a police report.

October 23, 2023

Two-game skid has Maryland reaching bye week at a crossroads

Maryland has reached its bye week at a crossroads: Will this team look like the one it did in September, winners of five straight or the one that has shown up 0-2 so far in October with a letdown on homecoming?

October 19, 2023

Maryland, Georgetown close to resuming rivalry in 2024

One of the area's most-missed college basketball matchups appears to be coming back, and soon. Maryland and Georgetown are close to renewing their men's basketball rivalry beginning in 2024, Terrapins head coach Kevin Willard said Tuesday.

October 17, 2023

Dreary homecoming: Illinois stuns Maryland on walk-off field goal

Illinois kicker Caleb Griffin hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and the Fighting Illini spoiled a dreary Maryland homecoming by beating the Terrapins, 27-24.

October 14, 2023

Barham’s quiet confidence makes him one of Maryland’s leaders

It's homecoming week as Maryland returns to College Park to face a struggling Illinois team before their bye. Here's this week's Terps Top Three notebook ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Fighting Illini.

October 12, 2023

District of Sports: Expectations for the Washington Capitals with a new coach but the same core

The more things change, the more they stay the same. We hear that phrase a lot, and perhaps it's never been more true for the Washington Capitals than this season.

October 11, 2023

Maryland looks to reset after letting opportunity slip away at Ohio State

There are notable differences between a program that is just trying to scrape out six wins and get to a bowl game and one that is contending for championships and titles. Consider Maryland after last week's loss at No. 4 Ohio State.

October 10, 2023

Early Maryland lead gives way to Harrison Jr., No. 4 Ohio State late in 37-17 loss

Marvin Harrison Jr. hauled in eight catches for 163 yards and a touchdown, and No. 4 Ohio State scored 27-unanswered points on five-consecutive second half drives to pull away from Maryland, 37-17.

October 7, 2023

Maryland anticipates hostile environment at No. 4 Ohio State

The biggest crowd Maryland will see all season, striking similarities to the 2001 season and the Big Ten unveiling its future schedule highlight this week's Terps Top Three notebook ahead of Saturday's undefeated showdown with No. 4 Ohio State.

October 5, 2023

Heat check time: Level-headed Maryland takes undefeated record to No. 4 Ohio State

The Maryland Terrapins are off to their best start since 2001. They've scored at least 38 points in every game and won every contest by at least 18. They boast the best total offense in the Big Ten and the second-best scoring offense in the conference. All of that comes to a head Saturday in the biggest heat-check game for the program in more than two decades.

October 3, 2023

Behind career days from Tagovailoa and Felton, Maryland pours it on early in rout of Indiana

Maryland scored touchdowns on three of its first four drives, Taulia Tagovailoa set a career high with five touchdown passes --three of them to Tai Felton-- and the Terrapins stepped on the gas early and sped away from Indiana 44-17.

September 30, 2023

Locksley, Terrapins try to not dwell on negatives in undefeated start

Maryland has a chance to move to 5-0 for the first time since 2001 with a home win over Indiana. In this week's Terps Top Three notebook, coach Mike Locksley is choosing to accentuate the positive going into Saturday's meeting with the Hoosiers.

September 28, 2023

Terrapins’ paradox: 4-0, but still looking to nail a ‘complete’ game

After four games, Maryland finds itself in a paradoxical position. The Terrapins have racked up statistics that boast of their scoring and takeaway prowess while still lacking a complete performance in the first month of the season.

September 26, 2023

Maryland expects its high-powered offense to be tested by Michigan State

Maryland heads on the road for the first time in 2023, opening Big Ten play at Michigan State. Here's this week's Terps Top Three notebook for Saturday's game with the Spartans.

September 21, 2023

Michigan State turmoil won’t change Maryland’s approach to Big Ten opener

Maryland's Big Ten opener comes at Michigan State, a program that is reeling after Spartans coach Mel Tucker was notified by the university that he will be fired for cause following an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment by activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.

September 19, 2023

Cardiac Terps: Maryland falls down early again, mounts furious comeback to beat Virginia

For the second-straight week, Maryland fell behind early by 14 points. And for the second-straight week, Maryland mounted a wild comeback, this time scoring 42 straight points to beat Virginia 42-14 Friday night in the first game between the schools since 2013.

September 15, 2023

After early questions, Maryland’s offensive line comes into focus

Maryland's first Power Five matchup of the season comes against old foe Virginia.

September 14, 2023

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