My uncle attended the University of Maryland, so I kind of grew up a fan by force. I always pronounced their team name “Terror Pins” when I was a kid. Only later did I realize that it was the Maryland Terrapins.
And to this day, I still have absolutely no clue what a “Terrapin” is.
I think it’s some sort of red turtle with a M
on its chest. But I do know who Steve Francis is.
He’s the six foot three point guard that helped lead Maryland to a national championship a few years ago.
Now eight years into his NBA career, you can still find Francis playing with the Houston Rockets.
His playing time has shrunk down, and he doesn’t seem to have the same impact he once had in ...
