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Jordan Rules: Terps Turn to Steffy at QB
Jordan Steffy, who started the first five games last season before suffering a concussion, stood out in part because of his consistency in practice.
(By Toni L. Sandys -- The Washington Post)
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Turner has long fought the perception that he performs better in games than in practice. In the spring, he said that was the "old Chris, not the new Chris." But last week, Friedgen acknowledged: "When he is on, he is pretty good. Sometimes he is just not there. He is somewhere else."
When reminded of Turner's performance in big games, Friedgen said: "He played well in those games. We also lost some games with him. I'm a believer that good practices make good games, too. It's better to play well in games than in practice. But if we did that every game, it would not be a concern."
Turner was not available yesterday to comment.
The coaching staff continues to rave about Portis, who was ineligible last season because he cheated on an academic quiz. Portis, a transfer from Florida, has made great strides with the mental aspect of the game, but Friedgen said he still needs to eliminate unforced errors.
"He is as good an athlete as maybe I have been around," Friedgen said. "He may run 30 yards backwards, which drives me nuts, but after he runs about 220 yards he usually is in the end zone. He can take a bad play and turn it into a good play. What we can't have him do is take a good play and turn it into a bad play."
Franklin said Portis will definitely play this season, calling the quarterback "one of the most freakish athletes I have ever been around at any level."
Terrapins Note: Defensive back Richard Taylor (Centreville High) was taken to a local hospital after suffering from dehydration early in yesterday's morning practice. He was released later in the day.
