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STEVE DeSHAZO: Redemption is sweet for Vasquez, Williams and Terrapins Date published: 3/5/2010 By Steve DeShazo COLLEGE PARK, Md,-- Finally, the truth can be told."I probably shouldn't say this, because we may play them in them in the ACC tournament," Greivis Vasquez admitted late Thursday night, "but I like Duke." Not half as much as he enjoys beating the Blue Devils. Maybe that's because he hadn't done it often. Before Thursday night's storybook senior night 79-72 victory, Vasquez's Instead, Maryland (22-7, 12-3) can earn at least Not bad for a bunch of guys who believe the world is against them, huh? For a coach whose fan base was calling for his head last season--even though he led his alma mater to its only national title eight years ago. For a star player who was criticized for being too undisciplined and volatile. "I'm really proud of this team," coach Gary Williams said. "They've been told they're not very good for a while now. Not many people gave us a chance, but we stuck together." It's true the Terps have taken their lumps, on and off the court, since 2002. Williams didn't exactly parlay the national title and new arena into a recruiting bonanza, and his players often stagnated, rarely making noticeable improvement. Until this year. With senior guards Vasquez and Eric Hayes leading the way, the 2009-10 Terps have played smart, largely error-free games. And they've played with a collective chip on their shoulders, thanks to their leaders. If ever a player were an extension of his coach, it's Vasquez.
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