3 ways Maryland’s biohealth industry is booming in 2019

Anchored by institutions like NIH, FDA, and Johns Hopkins University, it’s no surprise that the Maryland area is consistently recognized among the leading U.S. bio clusters. With some of the industry’s most notable companies opening or expanding in Maryland over the past year, momentum continues to grow for the region as a leading bio hub. 

Here are three ways the Maryland biohealth industry is booming in 2019. 
 

from https://open.maryland.gov/blog/3-ways-marylands-biohealth-industry-booming-2019/

Michigan Friday: Hat Tip To Juwan

I think it was clear to everyone that watched the press conference how Juwan Howard feels about being the Michigan head coach.   Now its time to get to work, fill out your staff, and figure out a way to fill those 3 lost spots on the roster.

• Seems the buzz on Mike Miller and Phil Martelli has died down a bit, I'm guessing both guys are considering the offers. 

• 6 Football kickoff times were announced yesterday:

MTSU - 7:30 Night Game on BTN

Army - Noon Fox 

@Wisconsin - Noon Fox 

Iowa - Noon TBD

@Illinois - TBD ESPN

ND - TBD - ESPN/ABC 

@Maryland - Noon TBD 

OSU - Noon Fox 

Don't love starting the season at night against Middle Tennessee but we are probably going to need to get used to more night games.   Wouldn't be surprised if ND was at night as well.   I do like the noon kickoffs! 

• If he only listened to his mom's advice and went to Michigan!  Malik McDowell owes the Seattle Seahawks $800K after he got drafted, signed, and then got hurt ridding a 4 wheeler.   He got cut a year later and is now being sued by the Seahawks for that money.  He is currently out of football and looking for a try-out.  

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/05/michigan-friday-hat-tip-to-juwan.html

Michigan Thursday: Welcomes Home Juwan

Today around noon, Michigan will welcome back Fab 5 member Juwan Howard as its basketball coach.  It's an historic and exciting day for Juwan, his family, and for Michigan fans.   I hope he has a long career in Ann Arbor with many championships.

News has been breaking on possible assistant coaching candidates.  Since it's a bit confusing, we will use the below to help.

Reports are that Michigan and Juwan have hired Mike Miller as an assistant coach.

The above picture is of Mike Miller who played with Juwan and LeBron and now is an assistant coach on Penny Hardway's Memphis program.  This is who I assumed was the guy they were talking about.   I was wrong!  It's not him.  

It's actually this guy, one of the top G-League coaches who also was the head coach at Texas State and Eastern Illinois.   One of his current players is Zak Irvin.  

Now reports are that Michigan has offered an assistant coaching role to Phil Martelli who has been an assistant or head coach of St. Joseph since 1985.  Yes, 1985.   He was a head coach from 1995 - 2019.   He has not made a decision on the offer yet.  Phil looks like Steve Ballmer's dad:

Unfortunately,  DeAndre Haynes from Coach B's staff has not been retained.  

So that is it.  We don't know if Phil will take the job.  He has a ton of experience but is 64 and might rather have a head coaching job.   Either way, Juwan is bringing in a ton of college experience to level set any of his non-college coaching experience.  On a side note, I wonder if Phil is considering purchasing a gas station and calling it Phil Mart?

Today is a good day for Michigan Basketball!

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/05/michigan-thursday-welcomes-home-juwan.html

Support Maryland nurseries when landscaping this spring

With more than 300 farms producing ornamentals across the state, the Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages consumers to support local Maryland nurseries when landscaping their properties this spring.

from https://open.maryland.gov/blog/support-maryland-nurseries-when-landscaping-spring/

Wolverine Wednesday: Yak Expected To Head To Texas

Michigan's Basketball staff is starting to come together under Juwan Howard.   The bad news is, reports are that Luke Yaklich is going to accept an offer by Shaka Smart and head to Texas as their DC.  The good news is, Saddi Washington is expected to stay on staff.

Many fans were hoping Luke would stay, but Juwan is a defensive head coach and their skills sets may overlap.   Luke has a senior in high school (next year) so this can't be an easy decision for he and his family.   Its not completely done, but if it happens, we wish him the best of luck in Austin.   This will also allow Juwan to add some of his own coaching staff which could be a long term benefit as well.

Juwan will be announced at a press conference tomorrow at 11:50,  it will be streamed on Mgoblue.

• Ed Cooley said it was very hard to turn down Michigan.  Let me be the first to say, Thank you Ed for doing that!  I still question if he had an offer.  

• Jaevin Cumberland the Oakland transfer is reportedly down to Michigan and Cincinnati.  His cousin Jarron has decided not to enter the NBA Draft and head back to UC.   Which seems to point to Jaevin leaning heavy towards the Bearcats, who also have a new head coach.   

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/05/wolverine-wednesday-yak-expected-to.html

Michigan Tuesday: A Huge Win on The Recruiting Trail

The state of Michigan has two very high profile recruits in the 2020 class and pretty much every service has them 1 or 2 in the state.  5 star OG Justin Rogers picked UK last week and on Friday 4 star DE Braiden McGregor from Port Huron picked the Wolverines.

McGregor is considered the top player on the Wolverines board.   He is rated the #27th player in the nation on 24/7 and #3 DE in the nation.   He had offers from all the big time programs including Alabama, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State, Ohio State and Oregon.  With all those offers, still many considered it a Michigan - ND battle.  Even the insiders were considering it close to a 50/50 decision on Friday when he announced.

Well, the joke was on the insiders as Braiden had already committed to the Wolverines on a recent trip to Ann Arbor and Friday's announcement was just a formality.  This is a huge win for new D-line coach Shaun Nua and Sherrone Moore who has been recruiting Braiden for over a year.  Mostly with the loss of Greg Mattison who was expected to be his coach in Ann Arbor.  

This is the 9th player in the 2020 class and Michigan is really starting to find some momentum in this class.  Hill-Green and Zak Zinter recently committed and now Braiden McGregor.   The next guy to keep an eye on is WR AJ Henning who seems to be favoring the Wolverines.  

• Michigan Baseball lost in the Big Ten final but did make the NCAA Baseball Tournament as a 3 seed. 

• I still don't see a time for Juwan Howard's introductory press conference.  Its expected early this week.  Speaking of Juwan, Cole Bajema has reconfirmed his (2019) commitment and S&C Coach Jon Sanderson is staying on. 

from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/05/michigan-tuesday-huge-win-on-recruiting.html

Michigan Friday: 1 New Commit -1 Announcement and Luke's Intentions

Michigan landed Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy 2020 four-star linebacker Nikhai Hill-Green yesterday.  He is from Biff Poggi's school where it seems Jimmy wants to sign his entire team as this is the 3rd commit from his school for the 2020 class. (OT-Mazzccua and LB Savage)

Green-Hill is a 4 star to 24/7 but a three star in the composite.   He is 6'1 230 pounds and projects to a OLB at the next level.   His offer list included the likes of Duke, BC, Nebraska, Pitt, Syracuse, WVU, and Wisconsin.  His lead recruiter is Don Brown, who continues to do well on the East Coast.  

Nikhai is very high on Michigan's overseas trips: “I think it’s something every school should do. School and sports take a toll on student athletes, and these trips are amazing refreshers for both the players and the coaches to take a step back from their 24/7 football schedules," he said at the time. "In conclusion, the international traveling Michigan’s football team does shows that they are about more than football. They help players expand their horizons and give them lifetime memories."

Welcome!

• The Michigan Staff is also waiting for Braiden McGregor's decision today at 7:00 PM.  The talented instate DE is reportedly down to a Michigan - ND decision.  Its too close to call at this point, but many insiders are picking a decision for the good guys.   McGregor's is at the top of the Wolverines 2020 board and would be very nice addition to the class.   Per 24/7 Composite, he is a 4 star and the 27th player in the nation (#3 DE). 

• There have been false reports on social media that Luke Yaklich has already made a decision to leave U of M and not join Howard's staff.   Luke has led Michigan's defense the last two years which as been nationally recognized.   Luke's wife went on twitter to shoot down any rumor that a decision has been made.    Reports are that he as an opportunity at Texas and hopefully one to stay in Ann Arbor as well. 

It's been a crazy two weeks, enjoy the holiday the weekend! 


from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/05/michigan-friday-1-new-commit-1.html