Just one day after being reinstated by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, football head coach DJ Durkin has been fired. The football team players, community and national backlash all lead to the surprise decision from university president Wallace Loh Wednesday evening.
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Maryland Football investigation comes to an end
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced their recommendations regarding the state of the Terrapins football team. Head coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans will return to their duties at the university. University President Wallace Loh announced he will step down from his presidency at the end of the academic year.
UM Panel Discusses Future of College Athletics
College athletics faces a changing and challenging landscape that will demand new approaches and solutions, a panel of experts agreed Wednesday night.
First African-American to Play Football at UMD Honored by Maryland General Assembly
Darryl Hill, the first African-American to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was honored for his past experiences and future plans for young athletes.
Participation in Club Sports Increases, as Does Pressure
Club sports allow young athletes to hone their skills, get recruited and have fun, but sports industry leaders and coaches warn that the pressure to perform on children can be overwhelming.
Modern College Athletics Economically Unsustainable, Researchers Say
Findings could change the future of college athletics.