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Randy Edsall and Maryland held their weekly press conference Tuesday in College Park, in the lead up to the Terrapins' first road game of the season, against Connecticut. Didja know Edsall used to coach at UConn? There were quite a few questions on the topic, and for those of you who weren't glued to Twitter, here are the updates.
Edsall on C.J. - "It just seems like the game is very slow for him...He's just operating at a level that is outstanding and very smooth".
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Edsall says he has "a lot of great memories" from his time at UConn and is looking forward to returning this weekend.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Edsall "Any time you go on the road they're going to boo you and they're not going to like you...I'm not going to expect anything different"
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Edsall became emotional at end of last year's UConn game but this is his 1st trip back there. "You’re not human if you don’t have emotions."
— Jeff Barker (@sunjeffbarker) September 10, 2013
Edsall praises UConn running back Lyle McCombs and the Huskies' experienced offensive line. Four fifth-year seniors could start.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Edsall predicts TE Dave Stinebaugh will have greater role moving forward. "He’ll have a day where he might have five, six, seven catches."
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) September 10, 2013
Edsall on offensive line - "They're a work in progress, but I mean that in a good way. I thought they got better from Week 1 to Week 2"
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Was speaking specifically about young right side of line, and said there is still "a long way to go".
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
With starting CB Jeremiah Johnson out, Edsall says it was good to be able to get all CBs on the field against Old Dominion.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Impact, even when sidelined with injury: Jeremiah Johnson has been putting in extra work in film room with Will Likely & Isaac Goins. #Terps
— Daniel Martin (@DMartinCSN) September 10, 2013
Edsall on RB Brandon Ross: "I just told him to keep doing his job. We don't make it very complicated around here."
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Edsall reiterates Brandon Ross has fixed his "dancing" problem. Now running more North-South. Could be big part of game plan v. UConn #Terps
— Daniel Martin (@DMartinCSN) September 10, 2013
LB Matt Robinson said last year's UConn loss was upsetting because Maryland felt they were the superior team.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
#Terps LB Matt Robinson said Edsall has discussed hostile reception at UConn, but last season's 24-21 loss provided more motivation.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) September 10, 2013
Part of challenge for #Terps against UConn is just one game of film. Also looking at Cincy film due to new offensive coordinator.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
C.J. Brown says the Huskies play a lot of man coverage, and says that speaks to a certain amount of confidence in their defense.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
De'Onte Arnett says the O-line has improved through the early season. Also said there have been a lot less mental mistakes.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
When asked about UConn's defense, Arnett said "I've played against Don Brown's defense, nothing's harder than that."
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Arnett also said UConn's defensive line is bigger than FIU's or Old Dominion's.
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
McDougle on Goins and Likely: "I'm real confident, I know those guys will put the work in, they want to be good, they want to be great"
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
McDougle: "Honestly, I couldn't care less about who we're playing, I'm going to treat it the same way"
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013
Dexter McDougle reiterates what Matt Robinson said earlier: Big motivation was losing what #Terps considered a very winnable game vs. UConn.
— Alex Prewitt (@alex_prewitt) September 10, 2013
McDougle on first road game for true freshmen: "I think they're going to step up to the challenge. I know Will's going to make plays"
— Testudo Times (@testudotimes) September 10, 2013