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Maryland adds transfers in Ohio State linebacker KeAndre Jones and Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy

New Maryland football coach Mike Locksley has added his first two FBS transfers in Ohio State linebacker KeAndre Jones and Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savor, the school confirms.

By Don Markus

Jan 29, 2019

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Three takeaways from Maryland football coach Michael Locksley's introductory news conference

From the name he is now referred to, to the way he talked about his team's talent and its coaching staff, here are three takeaways from new Maryland's coach Michael Locksley's introductory press conference.

By Don Markus

Dec 7, 2018

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Maryland hires Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as football coach

Mike Locksley will return to College Park as the school’s new football coach.

By Don Markus

Dec 4, 2018

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Maryland's senior day signals end of tumultuous career, season for many who've endured

Those who've been around the program for the past five years, and even for one who has only been at Maryland this season, have seen plenty of change and not all that much success.

By Don Markus

Nov 16, 2018

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Firing ends DJ Durkin's once-promising tenure as Maryland football coach

University of Maryland football coach DJ Durkin, who had been suspended since August, has been fired in the wake of the heatstroke death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair and two reports commissioned by the board of regents.

By Don Markus

Oct 31, 2018

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Five things to look for in Maryland's football game Saturday at No. 15 Michigan

Michigan's defense, Kasim Hill's poise and the Terps' depth are among key questions heading into Maryland's showdown with the No. 15 Wolverines in Ann Arbor.

By Don Markus

Oct 5, 2018

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Maryland doesn't want a letdown after Texas, while Towson looks to play catchup

In only the second football meeting between the state's two biggest school, Terps and Tigers square off at Maryland Stadium

By Don Markus

Sep 9, 2017

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Fired a year earlier as Terps football coach, Randy Edsall was highest-paid state employee in 2016

The highest wage earner in Maryland for 2016 did not work a single day in the state the entire year.

By Don Markus

May 24, 2017

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Mike Minter, others no longer on Maryland football roster

With the addition of 28 players in DJ Durkin’s second recruiting class at Maryland, a number of players who were recruited by former coach Randy Edsall are no

By Don Markus

Feb 2, 2017

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Alabama hires former Terps coach Mike Locksley as full-time offensive assistant coach

Alabama has hired former Maryland coach Mike Locksley as a full-time offensive assistant, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban announced Monday.

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Durkin sparks Maryland football recruiting momentum in 'movement'

A week later, the Terps added another. In doing so, coach DJ Durkin continued to make a mark in local recruiting, continuing the so-called "movement" to get the area's top talent to play in College Park.

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Maryland Football: In buying in, Terps ease transition to Durkin

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.

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Three Maryland coaches were the highest-paid employees in the state last year

Maryland men's basketball coach Mark Turgeon remained the highest-paid state employee in 2015, according to records released last week.

By Don Markus

Apr 18, 2016

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Maryland Football: Terps' Jefferson has another chance to impress at pro day

When he began his NFL draft journey in December, Quinton Jefferson knew there was more at stake for him than other prospects with what he was leaving behind and what lay before him.

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In new system, Maryland quarterbacks working to learn, improve

For Caleb Rowe, Maryland's quarterback position is "definitely an open job." So he and Perry Hills have put in extra film sessions and extra meetings with offensive coordinator Walt Bell in order to get a handle on the Terps' new offense. Both fifth-year seniors are trying to put last season's quarterback struggles behind them and get a fresh start under coach DJ Durkin. But Hills, Rowe and redshirt freshman Gage Shaffer all have work to do to grasp Bell's offense before the season starts in

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Maryland's Shane Cockerille moves from offense to defense

Shane Cockerille, who was rated a four-star quarterback out of Gilman in the Class of 2013 by ESPN, is now a linebacker on Maryland's defense, marking the third position change of his career.

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Report: Alabama hires former Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley

Former Maryland offensive coordinator and interim coach Mike Locksley has landed on Nick Saban's staff at reigning national champion Alabama as an offensive analyst, according to an AL.com report.

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Quinton Jefferson and Yannick Ngakoue feel Maryland prepared them for NFL

Quinton Jefferson and Yannick Ngakoue are utilizing skills at the NFL scouting combine that they learned while players at the University of Maryland.

By Jeff Zrebiec

Feb 26, 2016

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ESPN ranks Maryland football coaching job right about where you would expect

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

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Maryland spring practice preview: Hills, Rowe headline returning quarterbacks

While Durkin has already started putting his stamp on the program, Maryland¿s on-field transition starts over the next few weeks in practice. So leading into practice, we¿ll preview each of the Terps¿ position groups, starting Wednesday with quarterbacks.

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Four things DJ Durkin looks for in a Maryland recruit

On the recruiting trail, DJ Durkin knows exactly what he and his staff are looking for. At his national signing day news conference, the Maryland coach laid out the four things he looked for in his class, which featured some local standouts, along with a distinct influx of Florida talent.

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Alabama commit Terrell Hall says ex-Terps coaches 'didn't sell the program the correct way'

Among a group of four finalists that included the defending national champion (Alabama), the 2014 national champion (Florida State) and a school that recruits as well as either (Mississippi), the Maryland football team came in second for St. John's College (D.C.) star Terrell Hall's letter of intent Wednesday. Never had a runner-up finish seemed at once so insignificant and important.

By Jonas Shaffer

Feb 3, 2016

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Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Travon Stott

Maryland is signing its first recruiting class under coach DJ Durkin through the day on Wednesday, and as verbal commitments make their pledges final on National Signing Day, we're bringing you introductions to these future Terps. Travon Stott is a cornerback from local power Good Counsel.

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Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Richard Merritt

Maryland is signing its first recruiting class under coach DJ Durkin through the day on Wednesday, and as verbal commitments make their pledges final on National Signing Day, we're bringing you introductions to these future Terps. Archbishop Carroll's Richard Merritt was the first commit after Durkin took over as coach.

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Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Terrance Davis

Maryland is signing its first recruiting class under coach DJ Durkin through the day on Wednesday, and as verbal commitments make their pledges final on National Signing Day, we're bringing you introductions to these future Terps. Here's top-shelf offensive guard Terrance Davis of DeMatha.

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Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Jake Funk

Maryland is signing its first recruiting class under coach DJ Durkin through the day on Wednesday, and as verbal commitments make their pledges final on National Signing Day, we're bringing you introductions to these future Terps. Record-setting Damascus running back Jake Funk is an early enrollee.

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Maryland football has plenty of recruiting ground to make up on rest of Big Ten East

Maryland fans need to brace themselves for the likelihood that the Terps will be overmatched again in 2016 by the beasts of the Big Ten East after lagging behind rest of division on recruiting trail.

By Peter Schmuck

Feb 2, 2016

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Report: Maryland football to play series with Charlotte in 2022, 2023

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.

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Detroit Lions add former Maryland coach Randy Edsall to staff

Former Maryland coach Randy Edsall is back on his feet.

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John Harbaugh, Ravens heading to Michigan for 'Greatest Football Clinic Ever'

Maryland coach DJ Durkin probably won't be very happy.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 28, 2016

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Need a house in Fulton? Former Terps football coach Randy Edsall is selling his.

If you're looking to take your home from good to great, then Randy Edsall has the five-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom house for you.

By Jonas Shaffer

Jan 24, 2016

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Maryland offensive coordinator Walt Bell continues his rise

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.

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Top Maryland recruits Dwayne Haskins Jr., Keandre Jones flip to Ohio State

Maryland's recruiting Class of 2016 took a significant hit Monday.

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Record-setting Damascus RB Jake Funk set to enroll early at Maryland

A week after Jake Funk had wrapped up one of the most decorated careers in state high school history, the Damascus senior running back and Maryland commit was unwinding and relaxing. College still seemed like it was eight months away.

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Reports: Former Maryland DL coach Chad Wilt to join Army

Former Maryland defensive line coach Chad Wilt, who was not retained by coach DJ Durkin, has accepted the same position at Army West Point, according to 247sports.com and SI.com.

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Football: SC's Kelly heading to Coastal Carolina

After de-committing from Maryland, Cavs standout decides on Chanticleers

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Defensive end prospect Joey Fisher decommits from Maryland

Defensive end prospect Joey Fisher of Clear Spring decommitted from Maryland on Friday. "Due to staff changes I will be decommitting from The University of Maryland, and will be reopening my recruitment," Fisher wrote on Twitter.

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Report: Maryland to hire Anthony Tucker as running backs coach

Maryland will hire Arkansas State running backs coach Anthony Tucker to the same position, according to a report from FootballScoop.com. Tucker's Twitter bio was updated to read "Running Backs Coach - University of Maryland" on Tuesday evening.

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DeMatha four-star guard Terrance Davis commits to Maryland

DeMatha offensive guard Terrance Davis announced his commitment to Maryland during the Under Armour All-America game Saturday afternoon, giving the Terps their second big-time offensive line commit in just more than two weeks.

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Maryland loses second DB commit in less than 24 hours

Three-star cornerback Tyrone Hill of Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey became the second defensive back to decommit from Maryland in less than 24 hours Sunday afternoon.

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Maryland coach DJ Durkin continues search for offensive coordinator

Maryland football coach DJ Durkin is taking his time in his search for the Terps next offensive coordinator.

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Randy Edsall on his time at Maryland: 'We made the program better'

Former Maryland football coach Randy Edsall is using the time away from coaching to golf and to evaluate what's best for his future.

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Maryland football recruits looking forward to official visit with DJ Durkin

For South Carroll¿s Brian Plummer, Maryland¿s hiring of DJ Durkin as its coach was like a sigh of relief. The senior, who verbally committed to the Terps in April, had been watching what was happening in College Park closely after former coach Randy Edsall was fired and offensive coordinator Mike Locksley took over in the interim role for the final six games of the season. He watched the rumor mill churn before Durkin was introduced last week.

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Maryland football assistant salaries ranked 35th nationally in 2015

Maryland ranked 35th nationally in assistant coach salaries, according to data released by USA Today on Wednesday. The Terps paid their assistants $2,783,060 in 2015, which also ranked seventh in the Big Ten Conference. Offensive coordinator-turned-interim coach Mike Locksley ranked No. 14 nationally with $891,940, which made him the highest-paid assistant in the conference, edging out new Maryland coach DJ Durkin and Tim Drevno, who made $880,000 as assistants at Michigan.

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Maryland hiring new strength coach for football team

Court has worked with the Bulldogs for the past two years and coordinated the strength and conditioning programs for all of Mississippi State's varsity sports. He previously spent 2012 and 2013 at Ohio State as the associate director of strength and conditioning for football.

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Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, former local coach, joining DJ Durkin's staff at Maryland

Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, former local coach, joining DJ Durkin's staff at Maryland

By Don Markus

Dec 7, 2015

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New Maryland football coach DJ Durkin makes good first impression

It would be difficult not to be charmed by new Maryland football coach DJ Durkin. The 37-year-old former Michigan defensive coordinator is young, energetic, well-spoken and — by some accounts — as competitive as the uber-intense Jim Harbaugh, who he was working for at Michigan when he got the call from Terps athletic director Kevin Anderson. So, he can strike the good first impression off the checklist of important coaching attributes he has brought to Maryland, after Thursday's

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 3, 2015

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Kevin Anderson on DJ Durkin: 'I hired the best guy out there'

Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson has viewed new hire DJ Durkin as a viable head coaching candidate since the former Michigan defensive coordinator missed out on the Bowling Green job in 2013.

By Don Markus

Dec 3, 2015

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College Football: Maryland naming Durkin football coach

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

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Maryland football coach DJ Durkin not exciting choice, yet

New Maryland football coach DJ Durkin isn't a household name, but it was more important for the Terps to find the right coach than an exciting one.

By Peter Schmuck

Dec 2, 2015