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There are only 39 days until Maryland football kicks off its 2018 campaign on the first day of September. In just over five weeks, the Terrapins will host the Texas Longhorns at FedEx Field, hoping to recapture some of the magic that allowed last year’s team to pull off an upset.
With the start of the season quickly approaching, the Big Ten held its annual media days Monday and Tuesday. Maryland’s time in the spotlight came in the latter session, as head coach DJ Durkin spoke extensively about both the Jordan McNair tragedy and the upcoming season.
His televised press conference was recapped by Lamar, but the third-year head coach also spoke at length with reporters, where he was asked more about the McNair situation but declined to provide any clarifying information regarding the specific events of the May 29 team workout after which McNair was hospitalized.
Durkin said he and those at the workout have not yet been interviewed as part of the external review Maryland is participating in, but that that is coming up and Walters Inc. (the consulting firm conducting the review) has given a list of people they want to speak to.
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) July 24, 2018
In addition to the press conference, Durkin had a televised interview on the Big Ten Network set in which he previewed the upcoming season.
Seniors Derwin Gray, Taivon Jacobs and Darnell Savage Jr. accompanied Durkin to Chicago, and they seemed to be enjoying the attention.
Mood: #B1GMediaDay pic.twitter.com/sfgktAkLHb
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) July 23, 2018
Maryland was ravaged by injuries last season, specifically at the quarterback position, but that difficult time allowed the team to learn and grow stronger. “We just stayed tight as a team and continued to move forward and came out every Saturday with the right mindset,” Gray said. “That’s what we plan on doing. We’ll continue to work hard and do what we do on the field and off the field.”
The full interviews can be seen below. Like Durkin, the players spent a lot of time discussing the tragic passing of McNair.
In other news
Maryland fans with Comcast could potentially miss out on the entire season of Terrapins athletics.
It is possible that Comcast subscribers around the country may miss @TerpsFootball on BTN and FS1.
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) July 24, 2018
The school is not involved in Comcast’s negotiations; however, you can find more info at https://t.co/7MjxuPO73K. pic.twitter.com/FK0tGqlguM
Voting remains open for the best power forward in Maryland basketball history. Let your voice be heard.
Jersey numbers for the football team’s 2018 freshman class have officially been released.
The linebacker position is filled with question marks, but Isaiah Davis has the experience necessary to lead the pack.
Mike Shawaryn is killing it lately in the Boston Red Sox organization. He’s currently in Double-A.
#RedSox No. 9 prospect Mike Shawaryn has a 2.16 ERA in his last four starts for @PortlandSeaDogs. https://t.co/AKppjZD1Wc pic.twitter.com/AsCroRQFge
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) July 25, 2018
Buy D.C. United tickets for Maryland Night and get a great-looking scarf.
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— Maryland Soccer (@MarylandMSoccer) July 24, 2018
Support @dcunited on Aug. 12 for Maryland Night! The first 250 to purchase the ticket package get that scarf #RunDMV
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