Tigers will learn a lot about themselves today

OK, the preliminaries are over. Today's Maryland game is the real deal, and I'll be there to see it. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. It will be televised by ABC. Go Tigers!

GAME PREVIEWS: The Anderson Independent-Mail looks at the importance of the game and also offers a prediction. The State has its keys to victory and also examines which team has "the edge." The Washington Post has a game capsule, and a story about Maryland not forcing as many turnovers as it would like.

OTHER STORIES: The Greenville News offers a feature story on Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen. The State has a Q&A with center Tommy Sharpe, who often has trouble keeping his lunch down.

AROUND THE LEAGUE: Here's another quick preview of today's other ACC games.