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COLLEGE PARK - It was the opening kickoff of Maryland's opening game. Before taking his position on the kick-return team, Kenny Tate allowed himself to survey the scene. Byrd Stadium's worn bleachers were filled with nearly 50,000 fans, most wearing Maryland red. "It doesn't get any better than this," Tate recalled thinking to himself. The ball was kicked high into the warm, late-summer air, and Tate's freshman season had officially begun. Over the next three months, Maryland fans would come to know Tate as a promising young safety and special teams player.

On September 5, 2008, BARBARA A., beloved mother of William, Clinton and Maxine. She is also survived by two brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives. On Wednesday, Mrs. Tate will lie in state at New Shiloh Baptist Church, 105 East Avenue, Turner Station, MD. The family will receive friends 10:30 A.M. Funeral service 11 A.M. Professional services entrusted to JAMES A. MORTON & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC.

On June 7, 2008 ELLA LOUISE TATE-CROSBY beloved wife of Jordan (Jerry) Crosby; devoted mother of Timothy (Sonny) Wells, Sherrill (Wendy) Mosee, Jacquelyn (Jackie) Parker and step-son Gregory; loving daughter of Florine Bowling. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, her sister Towanda, sons-in-law George and Zach; brother-in-law Honey, niece Dana, nephews Christopher and Marcus, Aunt Annie and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 13 at Vaughn C. Greene Funeral Chapel, Randallstown, 8728 Liberty Road, at 11:00 a.m. Inquiries to 410-655-0015.

On February 13,2008, LAWRENCE O. TATE JR.. Survived by mother Lucender Leggett; father Lawrence O. Sr., (Esther); brothers Montreal Manokey (Nicole) and Dominique Tate (Lakeisha) of NC; sister Raquel Tate and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A. OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Rd. Sunday from 1-4PM. Services Monday at Reisterstown Baptist Church, 25 E. ChestnutHill Lane,10:30 wake, 11:00am funeral. Interment Following. Inquiries at www.wyliefuneralhome.

This is part of a series of 2008 Maryland football commitment Q&As leading up to signing day Wednesday. All answers are provided by the featured player. Name: Kenny Tate Born: May 15, 1990 Hometown: Forestville Nickname: "Six" Height: 6 feet 4 Weight: 215 pounds Position: Wide receiver High school: DeMatha Senior statistics: 32 receptions for 489 yards and six touchdowns Rankings: Rivals.com: Four stars, No. 23 wide receiver, No. 4 player in Maryland; Scout.com: Four stars, No. 16 wide receiver.

After years of losing some of the top local college football talent, the Maryland Terrapins have apparently persuaded DeMatha wide receiver Kenny Tate to stay close to home. Tate, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound wide receiver, announced last night on Comcast SportsNet that he plans to play for the Terps next season. Tate is expected to sign his letter of intent Wednesday, the national signing day. "I thought Maryland was the best fit for me, being close to home," Tate said. "Even though I'm a home-state kid, I still thought it was a home away from home, but I'm still close enough to be with my family."

On November 29, 2007, Gregory. Friends may call the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Tuesday from 6-8PM. Services will be held Wednesday at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3200 Walbrook Avenue, 10:00am Wake, 10:30am Funeral. Interment Following. Inquiries www.wyliefuneralhome.com .

Soon after Beth and Tate Galloway met, they decided to stop playing the field - and to keep playing on the field. The Marriottsville couple were introduced on a softball diamond. They had their first date in October 1994, were married in October 1995 and had their first son in October 1996. They named him Storm David Galloway, after former Orioles pitcher Storm Davis. Is it just a coincidence that all of their early relationship milestones took place in the month of the World Series? Since that introduction 13 years ago, they have played slo-pitch softball together every year in spring and fall leagues, sometimes logging two doubleheaders a week.

An 18-year-old Baltimore soldier was detained this week at an Army base in Oklahoma after city detectives accused him in the gang-related shooting of five people in the Barclay neighborhood last month. Jerrell Hill of the 5600 block of Lothian Road in North Baltimore was arrested Monday afternoon by Army authorities at Fort Sill. He is charged with attempted murder in a warrant and is awaiting extradition, police said. Authorities did not disclose a motive in the attack, but a police spokesman said investigators believe that the suspect is a member of a local Bloods group known as the Pasadena Denver Lane gang.

I tuned in to ESPN yesterday to see what all the Kenny Tate hype was about. Tate's DeMatha Catholic squad squared off against Cincinnati St. Xavier on the campus of the University of Cincinnati as part of the Kirk Herbstreit Ohio vs. USA Challenge. DeMatha - in the midst of a 22-game winning streak dating back to 2005 - fell to the hometown St. Xavier Bombers, 28-7. Tate was blanketed all day by St. Xavier defenders, often facing double coverage. DeMatha quarterback Tom Chroniger tried to connect with Tate several times down the left side of the field, but was inches away each time.