March 03, 2001|By Gary Lambrecht | Gary Lambrecht,SUN STAFF
"There are times when somebody other than the coach says something, the player can relate a little better," Mardesich said. "[Williams] chooses his words more. He's really done a tremendous job of communicating with us and staying positive. The guys are responding to it."
Said Cephas: "Me and Mike have been vocal and emotional leaders this whole year. I'm definitely keeping an eye out, a close watch. We want to look good, play well and win the game. We're on a nice little run right now, and we can't break that run by not having good practices."
All of which is music to Williams' ears.
"When you don't start [in college], it's the first time you haven't been successful at what you love to do," Williams said. "You start seeing the game through the team's eyes instead of [an] individual's eyes. You become a better player and a great teammate. Mike and Ceph have seen it from different angles. They're both very mature people."
Terps today
Opponent: No. 7 Virginia
Site: Cole Field House, College Park
Time: 2 p.m.
TV/Radio: Ch. 13/WBAL (1090 AM)
Records: Maryland 19-9, 9-6 ACC; Virginia 20-6, 9-6
