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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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November gauntlet begins again for Maryland with trip to No. 1 Oregon

Last season marked the first time Maryland posted a .500 or better mark in the month of November under Mike Locksley. College football's final month has always been a gauntlet for Locksley's teams, a trend that continues Saturday at No. 1 Oregon.

November 5, 2024

As advertised: Derik Queen’s double-double leads Maryland to season-opening rout of Manhattan

The Baltimore big man recorded a double-double -- in the first half alone -- en route to a stellar 22 point, 20 rebound debut as Maryland pulled away from Manhattan in the second half to win its season opener, 79-49

November 4, 2024

Maryland resets in Kevin Willard’s third season with portal additions and Derik Queen

Year 1 for Kevin Willard was a supernova streaking through the sky, but year two brought high expectations that quickly crashed back to earth. For year three, the Maryland coach believes he has found the answer to the Terrapins offensive woes via both the transfer portal and one dynamic freshman: Derik Queen.

October 31, 2024

Octavian Smith Jr. developing into Maryland’s next star receiver

Maryland is a 'developmental' program, as coach Mike Locksley likes to frequently remind, and it is in the midst of producing the next offensive player with star potential -- Octavian Smith Jr.

October 24, 2024

Maryland riding new wave of momentum into clash with Minnesota

Buoyed by a season-shifting comeback win over Southern California, Maryland now has a pep in its step as it hits the road again in the Big Ten this week.

October 22, 2024

Maryland mounts 14-point fourth quarter comeback to beat USC in thriller

Southern California and Maryland met Saturday for the first time in football and as Big Ten members, but if you didn't know any better, it was as if an old Pac-12 after dark game broke out. Maryland mounted a two touchdown comeback in the fourth quarter, capped by Billy Edwards Jr.'s 3-yard rushing score as the Terrapins beat the Trojans 29-28.

October 19, 2024

Maryland remains confident, even valiant ahead of daunting final half of season:

The Maryland Terrapins are used to hoeing a difficult road during the football season. In 2024, however, the difference is a team that has not only failed to reach rather mild expectations, but one that is severely underperforming.

October 17, 2024

Locksley vows the state of Terrapins is still strong

Offering some political speak in a year of election, Maryland coach Mike Locksley laid out a "state of the union" of his program Tuesday, saying internal-yet-unspecified changes have been made after one of the worst losses of his term.

October 15, 2024

Maryland embarrassed by Northwestern in rout

Another moribund post-bye week performance under Mike Locksley reared its ugly head for Maryland Friday night against Northwestern in an embarrassing 37-10 loss.

October 11, 2024

Maryland finds balance between rest and football on bye week before Northwestern game

There's no such thing as an off week during football season, even when there's not a game on the schedule. For Maryland players and coaches, the goal is to strike a balance between getting away from football and still being connected to football.

October 10, 2024

After bye, Maryland faces needed win against Northwestern on path to another bowl

With thinner margins in a strengthened and expanded conference along with Maryland's struggle to limit penalties, Friday night's home game with Northwestern is now a keystone to get to bowl eligibility.

October 8, 2024

Maryland picked to finish 10th in Big Ten men’s basketball preseason poll

Maryland has been selected to finish in the middle of the new 18-team pack in this year's unofficial Big Ten men's basketball preseason poll.

October 1, 2024

District of Sports: Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders turning heads with hot start

The Washington Commanders are one of the hottest teams in the National Football League -- really. A franchise that has been a punchline around the country for the better part of a decade appears to have finally risen from the ashes.

September 30, 2024

‘It’s concerning’: Penalties racking up quickly again for Maryland

Penalties have been a reoccurring problem for Maryland during the Mike Locksley era, and though the Terrapins tamped them down last season, they are racking up quick again in 2024.

September 26, 2024

Undefeated and new look Indiana provides Maryland’s biggest challenge to date

Last season, Maryland beat Indiana so bad that the Hoosiers fired their offensive coordinator less than 24 hours later. How much things can change in just one year, as Indiana is at 4-0 in 2024 as they await the Terrapins on Saturday.

September 24, 2024

Tai Felton racks up records as Maryland beats Villanova

Tai Felton continued his dominant start to the season by recording his fourth-straight 100-yard receiving game as Maryland beat Villanova, 38-20, on Saturday afternoon.

September 21, 2024

Terrapins’ Felton turning heads with early-season hot start

Maryland receiver Tai Felton has put up prodigious numbers in his first three games of the season. His statistics are sending his stock up draft boards across the country, but it shouldn't be surprising to those that have followed the Ashburn native during his college career.

September 19, 2024

Comeback rivalry win at Virginia has Maryland back on track

After Maryland dispatched Virginia with a well-rounded second half, the Terrapins are on guard to not let that energy dissipate against Villanova.

September 17, 2024

U.S. captures first Solheim Cup since 2017 in dramatic final session

The United States captured their first Solheim Cup since 2017, winning 15 1/2 to 12 1/2 after taking 5 1/2 points in 12 head-to-head matches Sunday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

September 15, 2024

U.S., Europe split both sessions on day two of Solheim Cup as Americans stretch their lead

After being down 3-1 in foursomes, the Americans rallied to split the morning session, and Megan Khang and Alison Lee carried the momentum into the afternoon for another split session - a Solheim Cup first - to push the United States to a 10-6 lead Saturday after two days of play.

September 14, 2024

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