MM 12.23: Mason Baggett replaces Matthew Fyle as associate director of football performance

Maryland football went through a thorough makeover this past week, adding multiple solid recruits on Early National Signing Day, while also promoting assistant strength and conditioning coach Mason Baggett to take over as the associate director of football performance.

Following the departure of former Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning Matthew Fyle, Baggett — who has been a part of the staff since 2016 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach — was promoted to the position.

Baggett had previously served as an assistant strength coach at East Carolina University from 2008-11 and spent just over a year as an associate strength and conditioning coach with the University of Illinois football program.

Director of Strength and Conditioning Ryan Davis took to Twitter to congratulate Baggett on his promotion.

Before coaching in College Park for less than a year, Fyle served as the an associate strength and conditioning coordinator for the University of Oregon. He also spent time with the University of Georgia and the Atlanta Falcons.

Fyle announced his new position as the strength and conditioning coordinator at UNLV on Twitter with an extensive thank you to the Maryland football program Friday.

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Lila’s latest longform came out Friday, in which she took an in-depth look at Reese Mona’s unique upbringing.

Wes gave his takeaways from Maryland football’s early signing period.

We also had three takeaways from No. 7 Maryland men’s basketball’s 52-48 loss to Seton Hall — its second consecutive loss.

Maryland wrestling lost its home opener against Pittsburgh this weekend.

And the latest Tilted Bench podcast is out.

No. 7 Maryland men’s basketball guard Aaron Wiggins got to speak to his alma mater of Wesleyan Christian Academy following its 19-point victory against Ravenscroft.

Special teams and inside linebackers coach John Papuchis has reportedly left the Terps for the Seminoles. This has not been confirmed by either team yet.

Mike Locksley’s staff is gearing up for the Class of 2021 recruiting cycle, making the list of a four-star athlete.

Former Maryland standout Will Likely is getting his shot at the next level with the DC Defenders.

No. 13 Maryland women’s basketball players shared their favorite holiday movies.

The defenders of the decade for Maryland women’s lacrosse have been announced.

Maryland baseball head coach Rob Vaughn was pleased with the program’s high ranked recruiting class but understands that there is still work to be done.

Maryland wrestling celebrated a few victories over No. 10 Pittsburgh.