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Terps is short for terrapins, which is an animal very common in the Chesapeake Bay region. The school newspaper wanted a better nickname than the "Old Liners," a reference to the state nickname (The Old Line State).
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What college is related to the term terps?
The University of Maryland is related to the term "Terps". The Maryland Terrapins are often referred to as the "Terps", and this phrase is also used in their official website URL.
What are the Maryland Terps famous for?
The Maryland Terps, or Maryland Terrapins, are famous for playing sports for Maryland University. They currently play basketball, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, indoor and outdoor track & field, wrestling, cross country, field hockey, gymnastics, softball and volleyball.
What is Maryland's mascot?
University of Maryland is the Terrapins or the Terps! A turtle basically
How long did Len Bias attend University of Maryland?
He played all four years for the Terps.
What football team does Maryland have?
The Ravens and the Redskins both play their home games in Maryland.
Why is nectar sweet?
terps beat that asssssssss
Is nectar sweet?
terps beat that asssssssss
Why is sweet nectar gay?
terps beat that asssssssss
What keeps the lowlands in the netherland from flooding?
Dikes, mills and many villages are built on terps.
Who has the most waterfront property California or Maryland?
just to include property on the Chesapeake bay, Maryland has 4,300 miles of water front, while california(just to inclue the pacific ocean) has 3,700 miles of water front realestate. If you were to include lakes in california, it still falls short to the hundreds of rivers that run through the state via the chesepeake bay. maryland wins....GO TERPS!
When did Michigan win the NCAA basketball championships?
Yes, in 2001-2002. They went 32-4 (15-1 in ACC play). In the NCAA Tournament they beat Siena 85-70 in the first round, in the second round they beat Wisconsin 87-57, in the Sweet 16 they beat Kentucky 78-68, in the Elite 8 they beat Connecticut 90-82, in the Final 4 they beat Kansas 97-88, and in the finals Gary Williams' Terps beat Mike Davis' Indiana 64-52. Tournament MVP Juan Dixon scored 18 points. For the season, Juan Dixon led the team in PPG with 20.4. Lonny Baxter led the Terps in RPG with 8.2. Steve Blake led the team in APG with 7.9. Maryland had an impressive 4 NBAers in their starting lineup.
What are colonial Maryland residents called?
Maryland's residents are called "Marylanders."
