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In the 2004 and 2009 NFL drafts, Maryland had five players selected. In 2002 and 2006, three Terps were drafted by NFL teams. But in the past four drafts, only four Maryland players have been selected. In the fickle world of scouting and drafting, there can be myriad factors for the drop off: lack of talent, lack of development and, in some cases, lack of luck.

The transition from former coach Randy Edsall to interim coach Mike Locksley to Durkin is Maryland's second coaching change in six years. The transition from Ralph Friedgen to Edsall in 2011 was fraught with conflict, with more than 20 players transferring in Edsall's first year.

Coach DJ Durkin, who took over as Maryland football coach in December, has referred to the program as a ¿sleeping monster.¿

Maryland has agreed to play a home-and-home series with Charlotte in 2022 and 2023, according to a report by FBSchedules.com. The first-ever meeting between the teams is set to be played in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 10, 2022 while the 49ers will make the return trip to College Park almost a year later on Sept. 9, 2023.

Walt Bell got his first offensive coordinator job at Arkansas State at age 29. He'll be 32 when Maryland kicks off against Howard at Maryland Stadium on Sept. 3 in his first game as the Terps offensive coordinator. And soon enough, some who have coached him think he'll be leading his own program.

Rutgers hired former Maryland wide receiver Jafar Williams to be running backs coach on first-year coach Chris Ash's staff, the school announced Thursday. Williams played for Maryland from 2000 to 2003 and finished his career with 90 catches for 1,301 yards, marks that rank 16th in program history. He also caught seven touchdowns, and he averaged more than 20 yards per catch, a mark that ranks third all-time in Terps history in 2002 when the team won 11 games.

Maryland coach DJ Durkin finalized his coaching staff last week with the hiring of offensive line coach Dave Borbely. In the process of hiring nine assistants, Durkin combined elements of experience and youth, along with recruiting prowess and coaching talent. It¿s an impressive staff on paper.

Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin will be named Maryland's next football coach, a source confirmed today.

Michigan defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will be named Maryland's next football coach, the university announced Wednesday.

By Daniel Gallen

Dec 2, 2015

Mike Locksley's future at Maryland is unclear after his 1-5 record as interim coach.

Former Maryland quarterback Frank Reich, now San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator, was interviewed for Maryland's head coach vacancy.

By Don Markus

Nov 29, 2015

Maryland¿s senior class will play its final home game at Byrd Stadium against Indiana on Saturday, capping careers that have been full of ups and downs. Offensive linemen Evan Mulrooney and Ryan Doyle are both fifth-year players who have seen the program¿s recent lows, such as the 2-10 season in 2011 and Randy Edsall¿s firing this season, and its recent highs, such as the back-to-back winning seasons and bowl appearances.

Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien, a rumored candidate for Maryland football's coaching job, seems happy with the Texans.

By Don Markus

Nov 17, 2015

Things have been quiet in College Park the past couple of weeks regarding the search for fired football coach Randy Edsall's successor. Athletic director Kevin Anderson, whose own legacy with the Terps will certainly be tied to this hire, has declined to discuss who he might be looking at since saying on the day of Edsall's firing that Maryland wanted a coach "to excite the fan base." Many names have surfaced in a variety of media outlets, a few that seem to have validity and others that appear

By Don Markus

Nov 4, 2015

When he joined Ron Vanderlinden¿s Maryland staff as wide receivers coach in 2000, James Franklin was a 28-year-old working on the early part of a coaching career that would lead to a notable rise through the profession. During that early part of his career, Franklin turned to Maryland¿s 31-year-old running backs coach Mike Locksley and forged a professional relationship that lasted through both of their careers.

On a slate gray day in State College, Pa., last November, Randy Edsall delivered a message that resonated within the Maryland fan base. The Terps had just defeated Penn State, 20-19, for the program's first victory over the Nittany Lions since 1961 and just its second in 38 tries.

In football coaching search, University of Maryland seek a personality. Showmanship is a plus. "It's not just knowing the X's and O's," school president says.

By Jeff Barker

Oct 16, 2015

During a sparkling career in College Park, Torrey Smith became one of the most recognizable figures in the very recent history of Maryland football. At the end of his career, Smith ranked third in career receptions (152), third in career yards (2,215) and second in career touchdowns (19). He then moved up I-95 and spent the first four years of his pro career with the Baltimore Ravens, winning a Super Bowl.

Most college coaching searches are conducted over weeks, sometimes days. To find a replacement for Maryland football coach Randy Edsall, athletic director Kevin Anderson will have a couple of months. In some ways, it might make the search easier, given that Anderson will have a lot more time than he did when he hired Edsall to replace Ralph Friedgen in 2011. In other ways, maneuvering through the process after a midseason firing is "tricky," according to former Wisconsin athletic director Pat Richter.

By Don Markus

Oct 13, 2015

Given the type of nationally recognized coaches within the Big Ten's East Division, Loh said there is more to the decision than prior success on the field.

By Don Markus

Oct 13, 2015

In a meeting with The Baltimore Sun editorial board, University of Maryland, College Park President Wallace Loh discussed the firing of football coach Randy Edsall and what's next for the program.

Less than four months after signing a contract extension that could have paid him an additional $7.5 million had he stayed on the job through the 2019 season, Maryland football coach Randy Edsall was fired.

Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson wanted to give Randy Edsall time to turn it around, but the lopsided losses kept coming.

By Don Markus

Oct 11, 2015

Maybe the Terps are simply a year away from turning a corner. But it seems obvious from the rumblings around campus that the administration has figured out that Randy Edsall is not the guy to turn the Terps into an upper-level Big Ten machine. The first question, of course, is whether that is even realistic.

By Peter Schmuck

Oct 9, 2015

Much has changed since September 2011.

By Jonas Shaffer

Oct 9, 2015

Anytime an athletic director offers a vote of confidence for a coach whose job is in jeopardy usually means one thing: the coach is about to get fired.

By Don Markus

Oct 9, 2015

Randy Edsall, who has two years remaining on a six-year contract that pays him $2.1 million annually, has agreed to a three-year extension, athletic director Kevin Anderson announced Tuesday.

By Don Markus

Jun 30, 2015

Delaware middle linebacker David Mackall tried out for the Ravens during their rookie minicamp, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

May 14, 2015

Stony Brook wide receiver Adrian Coxson is signing with the Green Bay Packers, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

May 2, 2015

Following a strong Pro Day workout where he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.28 and 4.33 seconds and a flurry of workouts and visits, the former City standout is hopeful that he's done enough to be a late-round draft pick.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 30, 2015

A heavy contingent of Maryland players worked out for the Ravens at their training complex in Owings Mills

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 21, 2015

Delaware middle linebacker David Mackall, an Edmontson alum and Maryland transfer, has been invited to the Ravens' local prospect day.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 17, 2015

Stony Brook wide receiver Adrian Coxson has been invited to the Washington Redskins' local prospect day Wednesday, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 16, 2015

City graduate Adrian Coxson is upbeat about his growing NFL draft stock.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 11, 2015

Stony Brook wide receiver Adrian Coxson has a visit with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, according to sources.

By Aaron Wilson

Apr 5, 2015

After rising at dawn for months for grueling training sessions in Bel Air conducted by retired Ravens wide receiver Qadry Ismail, former City blue-chip wide receiver Adrian Coxson knows he has a lot riding on this week.

By Aaron Wilson

Mar 30, 2015

Ryan Steinberg was a key figure behind the scenes, a North Potomac native and University of Maryland graduate who grew from a student manager with the Terps into Maryland's assistant director of football operations and recruiting.

By Matt Zenitz

Feb 20, 2015

Former Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen is out after one season as Rutgers offensive coordinator, according to multiple media reports.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 10, 2015

A season ago, Joe Vellano earned New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick's lasting respect.

By Aaron Wilson

Jan 30, 2015

2014 is proving to be a significant year for Kevin Anderson and Maryland's athletic department.

By Matt Zenitz

Dec 24, 2014

The Terps led by 25 points late in the second quarter. Largely thanks to Friedgen's offense, Rutgers then outscored Maryland 31-3 on its way to a stunning 41-38 win over the Terps in front of an announced 36,673 at Byrd Stadium on Senior Day.

By Matt Zenitz

Nov 29, 2014

While Ralph Friedgen downplayed the significance of Saturday's game, Rutgers players were aware of its meaning to their offensive coordinator.

By Matt Zenitz

Nov 29, 2014

Ralph Friedgen coached Maryland for 10 seasons prior to his dismissal, leading the Terps to a 75-50 record and five bowl victories. He returns Saturday as Rutgers' offensive coordinator.

By Matt Zenitz

Nov 28, 2014

The Maryland football team is a nine-point favorite heading into Saturday's regular season finale against Rutgers in College Park, according to ESPN.

By Matt Zenitz

Nov 24, 2014

A look at what Under Armour billionaire CEO Kevin Plank does for Maryland behind the scenes – and what he says he doesn't do

By Jeff Barker

Nov 21, 2014

The pass was doomed the moment it left the right hand of Maryland quarterback C.J. Brown.

By Matt Zenitz

Nov 16, 2014