A Call for the Next Coach to KEEP DON BROWN

by kckb8 on Dec 31, 2010 3:06 PM EST

Everyone is arguing back and forth about who should be the next head coach for our Terps. You know what though? I really don't give a damn, as long as its Malzahn, Leach, or another relatively high profile coach.

The crucial decision in this process will be whether the next head coach keeps DC Don Brown on his staff. In 2009, the Maryland defense experienced some growing pains in getting use to his schemes, but this past season, we saw the defense mature before our eyes.

Even though the defense was GREAT this season (never giving up more than 31 points in any game), Don Brown did it all with some holdovers from the previous DC's defense (i.e. Wujciak). Next season, if Brown sticks around, we will see his complex defense (and "schoolyard" scheme) at its best. His recruits (those that best fit his schemes) will finally see significant playing time, including the speedy Desmond Kearse, David Mackall, and Darin Drakeford. Even though we are losing the talented trio of Wujciak, Moten, and Perez, Brown's defense will only get better next season, especially with A.J. Francis, Kenny Tate, Demetrius Hartsfield, Cam Chism, and Joe Vellano coming back.

So whoever the next coach is...

PLEASE KEEP DON BROWN!

And Don, PLEASE STAY!

The players need some semblance of continuity, and if that can come in the form of Don Brown, then I will be a VERY happy man.

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could not agree more.

brown was easily my favorite coach on this years staff and would be a huge loss

Lets gooo Maryland

by Terrapin13 on Dec 31, 2010 4:10 PM EST reply actions

Amen

These kids finally get his scheme and it’d be a real shame for them to have to start all over just when they’re getting good.

by SteelTerp42 on Dec 31, 2010 5:40 PM EST reply actions

Don Brown - Absolutely, positively

Brown shoukd be retained for all the reasons you cited

by kschulk on Dec 31, 2010 11:27 PM EST reply actions

if brown comes back then malzahn would be better. everyone knows or at least believe that malzahn assuming he comes will jump to a more elite program. well if brown is still here , thats a big if, then it would be a no brainer to make him the hc. that way malzahn could bring some great recruits and don brown could keep bringing his guys.so when malzahn jumps ship we keep brown that way we have a familiar face to at least have a chance to keep the recruits that we aquired.

as you can see i put alot of thought into this but thats just my opinion

by fatchris on Jan 1, 2011 12:37 AM EST reply actions

Edsall is a Defensive guy

and runs a different scheme compared to Don Brown. Not sure Don Brown will be retained.

I like Turtles!

by RedTurtle on Jan 2, 2011 6:52 PM EST up reply actions

Good Post

Brown’s work has been paying off and our aggressive style gave us a lot of game changing turnovers. (if we could have taken advantage of more of them, we maybe even could have won the ACC)

Not sure if he as qualified as Leach or Malzhan though, but his staying would also provide some needed stability at a senior coaching position.

by jaypee on Jan 1, 2011 11:47 AM EST reply actions