Terps Support Wounded Warrior Project: The Terps are wearing specially designed head-to-toe uniforms tonight as part of their continued partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a not-for-profit organization that provides programs and services for injured service members and their families.
Wounded Warriors: Three servicemen wounded in action will be honored at tonight's game.
Christopher Toey, U.S. Army (Ret.): Toey served three and a half years in the US Army as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne division and was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was wounded in a rocket attack while stationed in Fallujah, Iraq, and suffered injuries to his foot and head. Toey is currently a state trooper in Frederick, Md.
Joe Grady, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.): Grady had been station in Fallujah for five months when he was injured by an improvised explosive device, causing him to lose his right arm at the shoulder and suffer multiple internal injuries. After rehabilitation, Grady earned a bachelor of science in education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He and his wife recently relocated to D.C. where he took a position with the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Justin Constantine, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves: Major Justin Constantine joined the Marine Corps in 1997 and is currently a judge advocate (lawyer) in the Reserves. While on active duty he served as a defense counsel as well as a prosecutor. Constantine volunteered to deploy to Iraq in '06. While on routine combat patrol, he was shot behind the ear, and the bullet exited his mouth. Constantine, who has had almost 20 reconstructive surgeries since, is still a reservist and completed the Marine Corps' Command and Staff College last year and was the honor grad in his class.
Flag Bearers: Offensive lineman R.J. Dill will carry the American flag on to the field today, and defensive lineman A.J. Francis, a Sever, Md., native, will bring the Maryland flag. Maryland captains:
Today's game captains for Maryland are Antwine Perez, LaQuan Williams and Travis Baltz.
Today's Honorary Captain: Today's honorary captain is Ferrell Edmunds.
A three-time honorable mention All-American (1985-87), Edmunds had an outstanding career in both college and the NFL. He was a first team all-league pick in 1987 and was a member of both the 1984 and 1985 ACC Championship teams. Edmunds ranks ninth in school history in career receiving yards (1,641) and 10th in receptions (101). Both marks are school records for a tight end. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft where he played five seasons, making two Pro Bowl appearances (1989-90). He also played for the Seattle Seahawks in 1993-94.
Christopher Toey, U.S. Army (Ret.): Toey served three and a half years in the US Army as an Airborne Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne division and was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was wounded in a rocket attack while stationed in Fallujah, Iraq, and suffered injuries to his foot and head. Toey is currently a state trooper in Frederick, Md.
Joe Grady, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.): Grady had been station in Fallujah for five months when he was injured by an improvised explosive device, causing him to lose his right arm at the shoulder and suffer multiple internal injuries. After rehabilitation, Grady earned a bachelor of science in education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He and his wife recently relocated to D.C. where he took a position with the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Justin Constantine, U.S. Marine Corps Reserves: Major Justin Constantine joined the Marine Corps in 1997 and is currently a judge advocate (lawyer) in the Reserves. While on active duty he served as a defense counsel as well as a prosecutor. Constantine volunteered to deploy to Iraq in '06. While on routine combat patrol, he was shot behind the ear, and the bullet exited his mouth. Constantine, who has had almost 20 reconstructive surgeries since, is still a reservist and completed the Marine Corps' Command and Staff College last year and was the honor grad in his class.
Flag Bearers: Offensive lineman R.J. Dill will carry the American flag on to the field today, and defensive lineman A.J. Francis, a Sever, Md., native, will bring the Maryland flag. Maryland captains:
Today's game captains for Maryland are Antwine Perez, LaQuan Williams and Travis Baltz.
Today's Honorary Captain: Today's honorary captain is Ferrell Edmunds.
A three-time honorable mention All-American (1985-87), Edmunds had an outstanding career in both college and the NFL. He was a first team all-league pick in 1987 and was a member of both the 1984 and 1985 ACC Championship teams. Edmunds ranks ninth in school history in career receiving yards (1,641) and 10th in receptions (101). Both marks are school records for a tight end. He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft where he played five seasons, making two Pro Bowl appearances (1989-90). He also played for the Seattle Seahawks in 1993-94.
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