COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The University of Maryland has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the parents of football player Jordan McNair, who died of heatstroke following a workout in...
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It's time for Michael Locksley to find out what kind of football team he's got in his first year as Maryland's head coach.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant...
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The University of Maryland will have medical staff tending to the school's sports teams employed outside of the athletics department.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — No matter how Maryland fares in the regular season finale against No. 15 Penn State, it won't change the pride that interim coach Matt Canada feels about how his players have performed under extremely difficult circumstances.
The death of teammate Jordan McNair, two external investigations involving the football program and the dismissal of head coach DJ Durkin combined to make this a season an emotional roller coaster for the Terrapins.
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh said Thursday that he told the school's governing body that "all hell will break loose" if DJ Durkin was retained as head coach of its football team after a player's death, a warning that went unheeded.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — During a harsh season in which the Maryland football team has been forced to deal with an array of setbacks — none worse than the death of player Jordan McNair — the Terrapins have repeatedly showed their resiliency.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The fallout at the University of Maryland following the death of Jordan McNair continued with the dismissal of two trainers involved in the player's treatment after he collapsed on the practice field in late May.
Head coach DJ Durkin was fired last week after being reinstated from paid administrative leave for one day.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland's frayed football program turns its attention to a game after a tumultuous week in the midst of a surreal season that seems to have little immediate hope of achieving a sense of normalcy.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The chairman of the University System of Maryland board of regents has resigned following the furor over the decision to reinstate football coach DJ Durkin.
The board's decision to reinstate Durkin on Tuesday drew harsh criticism from students, players and state politicians. As a result, University President Wallace Loh fired Durkin on Wednesday.
On Thursday, board chairman James Brady stepped down from his post.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — DJ Durkin's return as Maryland's football coach lasted one day.
Durkin was fired Wednesday night, just over 24 hours after being reinstated.
Instead of resolving the issues facing the flawed program, the decision by the University System of Maryland board of regents on Tuesday to retain Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans created a different set of problems in the wake of a player's death and discontent engulfing the football team.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — An external investigation of the Maryland football program under coach DJ Durkin has determined that the team "did not have a toxic culture," but was problematic enough to where players feared speaking out.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Garnering the six wins necessary to become bowl eligible is a goal of every Big Ten coach.
Once a team gets there, the feat is celebrated. Until that happens, most coaches have no desire to discuss the possibility.
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn linebacker Eli Thomas has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.
The school issued a statement Monday saying the 220-pound junior had the stroke Wednesday prior to a weightlifting session.
The school says Thomas was immediately transported to a hospital where he was stable and making "good progress toward recovery."
The school declined to provide any other details, including what activities Thomas had participated in before the stroke.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Matt Canada expects this to be a "special" homecoming for Maryland, for reasons that extend beyond what happens on the field in a matchup with Rutgers.
Playing the dual role of interim coach and offensive coordinator, Canada has kept the Terrapins (3-2, 1-1 Big Ten) in contention for a bowl bid during a season dedicated to fallen teammate Jordan McNair.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Following a victory over Minnesota and a refreshing week off, Maryland is poised to take its initial plunge into the Big Ten East.
The Terrapins (3-1, 1-0) are on the road Saturday against No. 15 Michigan, one of four teams in the East Division ranked in the Top 25.
"Jump in the deep water with the big sharks, right?" interim coach Matt Canada said Tuesday. "That's what you want to do. You want to play the best and you want to be around the best."
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field.
The report provided details of what happened and confirmed what university officials previously acknowledged.
McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after a team workout and died June 13. The family attorney said the cause of death was heatstroke.
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — The Latest on investigation of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair (all times local):
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One of the biggest problems in the treatment of former Maryland football player Jordan McNair was that it was nearly two hours between the time he collapsed and his arrival at the hospital.
Dr. Rod Walters, who conducted the investigation into the 19-year-old's death, said Friday, "Hindsight is 20-20. If we identified it earlier, it might have changed things."
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland and Minnesota open Big Ten play Saturday sharing an unwanted bond: Both are mourning the loss of a teammate.
The Terrapins (2-1) have dedicated their season to offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died of heatstroke two weeks after collapsing during a conditioning drill on May 29.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Matt Canada's success as Maryland interim football coach can be attributed in part to his prowess as an offensive coordinator.
While Canada is earning high marks for bringing the players and coaching staff together under trying circumstances, his main contribution to the Terrapins' 2-0 start is designing an attack that's averaging 39.5 points and 486 yards per game.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland has started what the Terrapins interim coach describes as a "unique" season unbeaten and is garnering votes in the Top 25 poll while playing for fallen teammate Jordan McNair and without head coach DJ Durkin.
After opening with an upset of then-No. 23 Texas and using a big second half to beat Bowling Green 45-14 last week, the Terrapins open their home schedule Saturday against winless Temple.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — A Maryland football season dedicated to Jordan McNair could be an emotional ride.
McNair died of heatstroke on June 3, two weeks after he collapsed on the field during a conditioning drill.
The Terrapins paid tribute to the sophomore offensive lineman in a variety of ways Saturday in the opener against Texas. Their action on his behalf began during pregame introductions and continued into the locker room after a surprising 34-29 victory.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — After enduring a harrowing summer of scrutiny and change, Maryland and No. 5 Ohio State finally got to play a football game.
It was a welcome respite. As a bonus, both Big Ten teams fashioned a victory worth savoring.
Playing under interim coach Matt Canada, Maryland launched a season dedicated to fallen teammate Jordan McNair with a 34-29 victory over No. 23 Texas on Saturday.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — It was one of those rare occurrences when the sequel proved even more impressive than the original.
Maryland emerged from a trying offseason with an emotionally charged 34-29 upset of No. 23 Texas on Saturday, shaking off a lengthy weather delay to provide Matt Canada a satisfying victory in his debut at the Terrapins' interim coach.
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — A year ago, Texas didn't really know what to expect before playing its first game under coach Tom Herman.
"There was an incredible amount of instability when we got here," Herman recalled. "You're talking about three head coaches in four years, four athletic directors in 4 ½ years and two presidents."
In their debut under Herman, the Longhorns were upset by Maryland 51-41. Texas came in ranked No. 23 and never got back in the Top 25.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Matt Canada is plenty busy, and he has been for days.
As interim coach of the Maryland football team, Canada is not just putting in a game plan for Saturday's opener against No. 23 Texas. He is also fulfilling his duties as offensive coordinator and, most importantly, making sure the players stay focused during a season dedicated to fallen teammate Jordan McNair — a season that will start with head coach DJ Durkin on leave and the subject of an investigation.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Members of the Maryland football team will wear a helmet sticker with No. 79 to honor former teammate Jordan McNair, who collapsed during a practice session in May and subsequently died.
In an announcement Monday morning, the school said no player will wear his number for the next three years — the time during which he would have been eligible to play.
In addition, a moment of silence will be held during Texas and Temple games, and his locker will be encased in glass.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired.
McNair collapsed during a preseason conditioning drill May 29 and died two weeks later. Durkin was placed on administrative leave Saturday after ESPN reported that coaches had been bullying the players.
On Tuesday, the university said it takes "legal and moral responsibility" for the death.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland interim coach Matt Canada has taken steps to ensure that the Terrapins are poised to deal with the heat of summer during his practices following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair.
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The University of Maryland acknowledged Tuesday that the football player who collapsed during practice and subsequently died did not receive proper medical care and the school must accept "legal and moral responsibility for the mistakes."
Maryland also parted ways with strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, who resigned in the wake of the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair.
BALTIMORE (AP) — The attorney for the family of the University of Maryland offensive lineman who died after a strenuous offseason workout is calling for Terrapins football coach DJ Durkin to be fired, citing the abusive culture of the program and the team's failure to properly react after Jordan McNair fell ill on the practice field.