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For Immediate Release:

November 19, 2008

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The Proving Ground: The 2008-09 Maryland Men's Basketball Team To Premiere November 21 on Comcast SportsNet

Reality Special Provides First-Ever Look Behind-The-Scenes of Storied Program

Chesapeake, VA — A one-hour special on this year’s Maryland Men’s Basketball team will premiere on Comcast SportsNet on November 21 at 7:00 pm. The show debuts just before the Terrapins take on Vermont at 8:00 pm live on Comcast SportsNet.

The show, titled “The Proving Ground: The 2008-09 Maryland Men's Basketball Team,” chronicles Head Coach Gary Williams and his young team from Maryland Madness through the start of the regular season. “The Proving Ground” gives fans their first-ever look behind the scenes, during practice, in the weight room and during some of the lighter moments of the team preparation for the 2008-09 season.

“We are excited about this show,” said Brian Ullmann, Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Operations. “Terps fans are going to love this all-access look at Coach Williams and this exciting young team.”

“The Proving Ground” will be rebroadcast throughout November and December. Consult local listings for airdates and times. The program will also be available on-demand for Comcast cable subscribers. Airdates and times are:

The Proving Ground Show Schedule on Comcast SportsNet
Friday, November 21 7 pm
Sunday, November 23 9 pm
Thursday, November 27 9 pm
Sunday, November 30 9 pm
Friday, December 12/td> 7 pm
Thursday, December 25 4 pm

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