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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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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

District of Sports: Rivalry renewed as Maryland, Virginia meet once again

It is rivalry week in college football, and that includes a local matchup that area fans haven't seen for a long time.

September 14, 2023

Rivalry renewed: Maryland, Virginia face off for first time in a decade

It's a 128-mile drive between the University of Virginia and University of Maryland, one that hasn't been made in terms of football in a decade -- until Friday. The Cavaliers and Terrapins renew their rivalry this week for the first time since Maryland left the ACC for the Big Ten.

September 12, 2023

Inconsistent Maryland finds footing in second-half comeback win over Charlotte

Charlotte stunned Maryland early with a quick touchdown drive and an interception return for a score, but the Terrapins finally found consistency, scoring 29 second-half points in a 38-20 comeback win over the 49ers.

September 10, 2023

Three games and counting: Maryland’s defense still keeping opponents out of the end zone

Maryland's three-game homestand hits its midpoint in prime time Saturday as the Terrapins defense looks to continue a historic streak. Here's this week's Terps Top Three notebook ahead of UMD's Week 2 matchup with Charlotte.

September 7, 2023

Former Baltimore high school coach Poggi leads Charlotte back home to face Terrapins

While Maryland doesn't play an in-state opponent like Towson this week, the ties with Charlotte run deep thanks to players and personnel. Those connections start with 49ers coach Biff Poggi, whose coaching roots go back to Gilman School and St. Francis Academy in his hometown of Baltimore.

September 5, 2023

Taulia Tagovailoa accounts for four touchdowns in Terrapins’ romp of Towson

Taulia Tagovailoa eclipsed 8,000 passing yards for his Maryland career, accounted for four touchdowns, and the Terrapins got up quick with 21 first-quarter points and didn't look back in a season-opening 38-6 win over Towson Saturday afternoon.

September 2, 2023

Terps Top Three: Some clues on what to expect from Maryland’s offense

College football is back in full force this weekend, and Maryland takes the first step of what it hopes is a program-defining season.

August 31, 2023

Maryland as Big Ten champs? Why expectations are different this year in College Park

A topic once verboten is now openly bandied about in College Park: Maryland football, the talk goes, is finally ready to compete for the Big Ten championship, this year and going forward. That's the new benchmark clearly delineated by coach Mike Locksley.

August 29, 2023

Back on track: After early Wimbledon exit, Coco Gauff wins biggest title of career in D.C.

Nineteen-year-old American Coco Gauff won the biggest title of her career Sunday, beating Maria Sakkari of Greece 6-2, 6-3 to win the D.C. Open.

August 6, 2023

Taylor Fritz’s win streak ends at hands of Tallon Griekspoor in D.C. semis

Top American Taylor Fritz's seven match winning streak was stopped at the semifinals of the D.C. Open Saturday night in three sets by Tallon Griekspoor.

August 5, 2023

Coco Gauff, Maria Sakkari advance to D.C. Open women’s final

Seven-seed Maria Sakkari continued her quick, maiden tour of Washington, controlling the match but needing a third set to beat fourth-ranked and top-seeded Jessica Pegula, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2. She'll face rising American star Coco Gauff Sunday after the world No. 7 defeated defending champion Liudmila Samsonova, 6-3, 6-3.