Mike Williams

Western Maryland College men's lacrosse coach Mike Williams' life will be just a bit more hectic when he coaches the Green Terrors next spring.Williams, a former social studies teacher, coach and athletic director at Glenelg High, says the groundwork is in place for him to return to his old high school.Williams, who left Glenelg nearly a decade ago to pursue a master's degree and later taught at Oakland Mills High, replaces Chuck Struhar as Glenelg's athletic director.Struhar stepped down from the position last week after four years.

SBNation posted an update this week on the recruitment of former Terps linebacker pledge Yannick Ngakoue . Ngakoue's recruitment is primarily focused on two schools, though he says "Maryland is somewhat in it a little but. " "It's Florida State and South Carolina right now. " ** Archbishop Spalding lineman Mike Williams , a former Maryland commitment, plans to sign with Villanova, according to the Washington Post ...

Mike Williams, Glenelg's athletic director since 1991, was approved by the Howard County school board yesterday as coordinator of athletics, replacing Don Disney. Williams, 54, has taught for 30 years and coached for 20 years in Howard County and has a master's degree in athletic administration. Disney, who now works for the El Paso Independent School District, said yesterday: "Mike is an experienced athletic director and coach with proven leadership skills at the local and state levels.

Steve Holmes remembers meeting Mike Williams as a freshman at Archbishop Spalding and being struck by how much potential the young lineman appeared to have. Holmes, a Cavaliers assistant coach, also recalls exactly what Williams had hoped to accomplish through football. “Since he was a kid, he always wanted to go to Maryland,” Holmes said. “Ever since he came to Spalding, that's all he talked about.” Williams doesn't dispute his coach's assertion. Throughout all the ups and downs the Terps football program experienced during Williams' youth, the Spalding defensive lineman remained loyal to his hometown school.

Astros: Paul Bako has hits in all 12 starts since his April 26 minor-league call-up.Cardinals: Lance Painter made his first start since 1996, when he was with the Rockies. He allowed two runs and four hits in four innings. He had gone 127 relief outings before making the start.Cubs: With Mark McGwire in town, there were nearly 250 media representatives covering the game, three times the normal turnout.Marlins: Cliff Floyd picked a proper night in which to homer. It was a give-away night at the ballpark, with fans getting Cliff Floyd pins.

Who's hot Shannon Stewart of the Twins is hitting .469 (15-for-32) since he was acquired from the Blue Jays on July 16. Who's not Pat Burrell of the Phillies struck out twice, his 33rd multi-strikeout game of the season. Line of the day Mike Williams, Phillies P IP R H BB SO 1/3 4 0 3 0 On deck Brandon Duckworth of the Phillies, who faces the Marlins today, is 3-1 with a 3.82 ERA in six starts against them. He said it "If we sweep, it makes us comfortable for the moment. If they sweep, it tightens it up."

Nobody has hit .400 in baseball since the late Ted Williams in 1941. Nobody has ever hit 400 in football - 400 pounds, that is - but Aaron Gibson is knocking loudly at the door. Gibson weighed in at Dallas Cowboys training camp late last month at 410, or 422 according to some reports. If the fourth-year offensive tackle makes the team and keeps the weight, he would become the heaviest player in NFL history, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Officially, that is. "I'm not the first 400-pound player," Gibson said.

Towson freshman Nick Williams said he dreamed the night before that his visiting Generals would vanquish a streaking Catonsville squad on its home field, but he added, after last night's 12-6 victory, "This is more than a dream come true."Senior Mike Williams blocked a field-goal attempt by the Comets with three seconds to play, and his little brother, Nick, scooped the ball off a muddy field before racing untouched some 75 yards for the game-winning score as the Generals (6-1, 5-1) broke a four-game winning streak by the Comets (6-2, 5-2)

The court ruling that blocked sophomore receiver Mike Williams from entering this weekend's draft added another obstacle to the Ravens' pursuit for an elite wide-out. The team's chances of addressing its most pressing need decreased along with the receiver pool yesterday, when Southern California's Williams was among the college underclassmen barred from this year's draft. With a first-round lock like Williams gone, the odds of one of the top seven rated receivers (University of Pittsburgh's Larry Fitzgerald, Texas' Roy Williams, Washington's Reggie Williams, Wisconsin's Lee Evans, Louisiana State's Michael Clayton, Ohio State's Michael Jenkins and Oklahoma State's Rashaun Woods)

The Seattle Seahawks have a pair of starting wide receivers in Sidney Rice and Mike Williams who are large, physical targets for either Tarvaris Jackson or Charlie Whitehurst. But undrafted rookie Doug Baldwin leads the offense in catches (28), is tied for first with Ben Obomanu for first in receiving touchdowns (two), and ranks second in receiving yards (434). Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, who could line up in the slot against Baldwin when Seattle employs a three-wideout set, said he has been impressed with Baldwin's fast transition to the NFL from Stanford.

The Seattle Seahawks have a pair of starting wide receivers in Sidney Rice and Mike Williams who are large, physical targets for either Tarvaris Jackson or Charlie Whitehurst. But undrafted rookie Doug Baldwin leads the offense in catches (28), is tied for first with Ben Obomanu for first in receiving touchdowns (two), and ranks second in receiving yards (434). Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb, who could line up in the slot against Baldwin when Seattle employs a three-wideout set, said he has been impressed with Baldwin's fast transition to the NFL from Stanford.

The Buccaneers could use some good news after a 3-13 season, and here's some: Every year since the NFL realigned its divisions in 2002, the team that finished last in the NFC South made the playoffs the following year. In that sense, there's hope. Now, the bad news for the Bucs: Things aren't getting any easier in the division. The Saints are coming off their first Super Bowl victory and have one of the league's elite quarterbacks in Drew Brees. The Falcons patched a hole in their secondary by signing cornerback Dunta Robinson, among the top free agents this offseason.

Los Angeles -- Mike Williams is in his second season with the Detroit Lions, but the former Southern California receiver is still helping the Trojans in ways he never imagined. And in ways he never wanted to. Williams, you see, has become a cautionary tale, a how-not-to guide for college standouts considering leaving school early to chase their NFL dreams. Oh, he's financially set; his rookie contract as the No. 10 selection included $10.5 million in guaranteed money. But the likelihood of his ever making a meaningful contribution as an NFL player is diminishing by the week.

The Detroit Lions feature three receivers with first-round pedigree, but it's a Ravens castoff who finds himself tied for the team league in receptions. Kevin Johnson's 10-catch total ties him with Roy Williams for the Detroit lead. Johnson was signed as a free agent during the offseason, and his role looked in jeopardy after the Lions drafted Mike Williams with the 10th overall pick in April, the third straight year they have taken a receiver with their first pick. Yet it has been Johnson who has established himself as a reliable threat.

It was mostly food for thought yesterday at the Ravens' pre-draft luncheon, where team officials talked about how all their hard work in free agency has given them enough flexibility to take the best player available with the 22nd overall pick. But there was one morsel of news: The Ravens acknowledged for the first time that they would be willing to trade up to the middle of the first round for a coveted prospect. One possible target is receiver Mike Williams, who was blocked from entering last year's draft as an underclassman, along with Maurice Clarett.

Mike Williams, Glenelg's athletic director since 1991, was approved by the Howard County school board yesterday as coordinator of athletics, replacing Don Disney. Williams, 54, has taught for 30 years and coached for 20 years in Howard County and has a master's degree in athletic administration. Disney, who now works for the El Paso Independent School District, said yesterday: "Mike is an experienced athletic director and coach with proven leadership skills at the local and state levels.

SBNation posted an update this week on the recruitment of former Terps linebacker pledge Yannick Ngakoue . Ngakoue's recruitment is primarily focused on two schools, though he says "Maryland is somewhat in it a little but. " "It's Florida State and South Carolina right now. " ** Archbishop Spalding lineman Mike Williams , a former Maryland commitment, plans to sign with Villanova, according to the Washington Post ...

Thirty of the state's top high school baseball players will feel like big-leaguers for at least a day tomorrow, when they step onto the field at Oriole Park for the 19th Crown High School All-Star game. The game, designed to showcase the talents of area seniors, is scheduled to start about 30 minutes after the Phillies-Orioles game and go for seven innings, with a three-hour time limit. Admission is free, even for those without a ticket to the Orioles game. Those without Orioles tickets will be able to enter at the game's conclusion.

MOVES Baseball MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Suspended Cardinals P Julian Tavarez 10 days for applying foreign substance to baseballs during game Friday; Tavarez appealed. CARDINALS: Recalled OF So Taguchi from Triple-A Memphis. Optioned P Jason Simontacchi to Memphis. Agreed to purchase Double-A El Paso and relocate team to Springfield, Mo. DODGERS: Purchased contract of P Masao Kida from Triple-A Las Vegas. Optioned P Mike Venafro to Las Vegas. INDIANS: Agreed to terms with P Jeremy Sowers, sixth pick in first round of draft.

Tim Couch, the first pick in the 1999 draft, moves closer by the day to being a big-time bust this summer in Green Bay. Through two weeks of training camp, Couch, 27, has a tenuous grip on the Packers' No. 2 quarterback job - barely ahead of Doug Pederson, 36, and well behind Brett Favre, 34. Green Bay coaches like Couch's athleticism. It's his arm strength and delivery that have been found wanting. Couch has never thrown the deep ball well, but somewhere during his five seasons with the Cleveland Browns, he developed a hitch in his throwing motion that he didn't have at Kentucky.