Michigan head coach Juwan Howard says that Mark Turgeon "charged at him" and that he acted in defense.
"I was raised by my grandmother and also by Chicago... When guys charge you, it's time to defend yourself." — Juwan Howard
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Four-star QB Malik Washington has committed to Maryland football, he announces.
Washington, the Terps' top target in the 2025 cycle, becomes the highest-rated QB to pick the Terps in nearly 20 years.
Head coach Mike Locksley has his next great quarterback to mentor.
5-star Gonzaga QB Caleb Williams (
@CALEBcsw
) officially announced his commitment to Oklahoma over LSU and Maryland.
Despite losing out on the monumental local talent, Mike Locksley and the Terps have plenty to be excited about at the quarterback position.
Michigan head coach Juwan Howard says that Mark Turgeon "charged at him" and that he acted in defense.
"I was raised by my grandmother and also by Chicago... When guys charge you, it's time to defend yourself." — Juwan Howard
Full comments:
Exactly one year ago to the minute, Maryland basketball announced its split with Mark Turgeon.
In under a calendar year, the Terps are 8-0, knocking on the door of a top-15 ranking, winning signature games at home and just playing all-around exciting basketball.
Rejuvenation.
Weird moment in the handshake line after Maryland knocks off No. 10 Illinois, 76-67.
Illini assistant coach Tim Anderson snubs Julian Reese in the handshake line.
Reese and the Terps dropped 52 points in the paint against Illinois.
Here is the potential 2021-22 depth chart for Maryland men's basketball.
Darryl Morsell or Galin Smith could even be added to this rotation.
What's not to love?
Maryland football officially flips four-star CB Braydon Lee from South Carolina.
The CH Flowers product was a frequent visitor in College Park this fall and ultimately decided to stay at home.
In his retirement speech, North Carolina's Roy Williams listed Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon as one of the coaches around the country that he truly admired.
5-star LB Terrence Lewis (
@Notoriou2__
) — the No. 16 player in 2021 — has committed to the University of Maryland.
The Terps beat out hometown Miami and Tennessee for his pledge.
With a composite score of 0.9906, Lewis is the 4th highest committed prospect in Maryland history.
Five-star 2023 TE Nyckoles Harbor (
@Nyck1k
) hanging out on the court at Xfinity Center at halftime with Maryland head coach Mike Locksley, RB coach Elijah Brooks, legendary basketball coach Gary Williams, tennis star France Tiafoe and more.
Maryland is in the process of replacing the artificial turf on its football field before the Big Ten season kicks off and there has been at least one design change.
The new turf at Maryland Stadium will feature the “M” bar logo at midfield rather than “Maryland.”
Maryland men's basketball G/F Aaron Wiggins will return to College Park for the 2020-2021 season, he officially revealed on Instagram.
The 2020 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year averaged 10.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season.
Kevin Willard after watching film this morning: “There’s no doubt we’re winning this game.”
Said the Terps had three great days of practice leading up to tonight’s win over No. 3 Purdue.
Maryland football's Mike Locksley was named Honorary Head Coach of this year's Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, it was announced at the Sugar Bowl during halftime.
The initiative shines a light on 22 student-athletes and one head coach "for exemplary community impact."
Maryland football picks up another big commitment, adding a pledge from four-star safety Messiah Delhomme (
@DelhommeMessiah
).
The No. 115 prospect and No. 11 safety picked Maryland over VT and OSU.
His pledge moves the Terps up to No. 23 in the Class of 2025 team rankings.
Former Terp Jalen Smith (
@thejalen_smith
) finished his first career start with 11 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and one block in 41 minutes of action for the Phoenix Suns.
This marks the first career double-double for Stix in the NBA.
Some personal news: I am proud to announce that I have joined
@247Sports
's Maryland affiliate, InsideMDSports, to cover recruiting and other Terps topics.
I'm very thankful for the opportunity from
@Jeff_Ermann
to get back to covering recruiting through the Maryland lens.
Maryland's Kevin Willard after the blowout loss to Michigan:
"This was a total failure by me to try to get a team somewhat ready. I don't think there's anything I can say besides I totally let down this program and these kids so this is on me this is a total, total failure."
“The last four years we've talked about taking the next step… The next step for us is to start competing for Big Ten championships… some people out there to have a laugh at us and think it's funny but you take a Terp for granted, I promise we will make you pay.” —
@CoachLocks
Tired: Looking at travel costs for the Maryland football bowl game
Wired: Looking at travel costs to Houston in April for Maryland basketball in the Final Four
Maryland football ranks No. 1 in the country for turnover margin through three weeks (+9).
The Terps have generated 10 turnovers (6 INT, 4 FR) and given the ball away just once in three games.
Manchester United has pressed City well so far, creating chances.
Zack Steffen has come up with his first big save of the evening, this on Bruno Fernandes. Steffen helped punch clear the corner after this as well.
Why not continue the Maryland basketball roster news?
All four women's basketball upperclassmen (Benzan, Bibby, Lewis and Styles) will return to the program for the 2021-22 season, per the team.
The nation's No. 1 scoring offense will remain intact barring any transfers out.
Ten former Maryland football players have signed NFL contracts totaling 21 years and $257.794 million so far this offseason.
That's a yearly average of $12.276 million.
Maryland football picks up a commitment from 4-star IOL Jaylen Gilchrist over South Carolina and Georgia, he announces.
The top-100 overall prospect stands at 6-4.5, 295 pounds and is top-five at his position in this class.
His pledge moves the Terps to No. 26 nationally.
No. 1 Purdue travels to face Maryland men's basketball in College Park tonight at 7 p.m. on Peacock.
This marks the first time since Jan 21, 2004 that the AP No. 1 team faces the Terps in CP.
Maryland's record in its last five home games against AP No. 1 teams? 4-1.
Rams rookie RB Jake Funk will play Tuesday, Sean McVay says. Quite the surprise for Funk, whose hamstring injury was called season-ending when it happened.
Maryland WR Tai Felton (
@playboytaishar
): "I was telling them when I was younger I never liked to get hit every time I got the ball. So when I saw green I was like 'Oh yeah, I gotta go so I don't get hit."
🤣 The jets worked today on this one.
Less than 3,000 tickets remain on sale for No. 22 Maryland men’s basketball’s matchup with No. 16 Illinois tomorrow night, per data pulled from the athletic department website.
The student section is sold out and nearly 1,000 tickets sold between noon and midnight yesterday.
Maryland head coach Mike Locksley on the supposed "rivalry" with South Carolina based on recent recruiting battles:
"It's hard to have a rivalry when you don't play football."
"I wouldn't say there's a rivalry just yet until someone schedules a game, and I'd be all for that."
Caleb Williams — the No. 1 QB and No. 5 player in the nation — includes Maryland football in his top-5 alongside Clemson, LSU, Penn State and Oklahoma.
The Gonzaga (D.C.) product would be a huge coup for Mike Locksley as he looks to build the Terps into a national power.
Maryland men's basketball head coach Kevin Willard on unloading the bench late in games (and his frustrations ending on a 0-8 run).
"Honestly, I'm not really thrilled with it... Stats matter."
Mike Locksley says that his college roommate works for Jordan Brand, which DJ Khaled is a partner with, and was in College Park for the game against Michigan State.
"They sent me the video to my phone and I was like 'Where did this come from?'"
Maryland men’s basketball has announced that senior guard Eric Ayala will withdraw his name from the NBA Draft and return for the 2021-22 season.
Ayala led the Terps with 15.1 points per game while also averaging 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists last season.
Maryland football has made the Final-2 for five-star 2021 LB Terrence Lewis.
The Miami Central product ranks as the No. 16 player and No. 1 inside linebacker in his class.
He is between the Terps and Tennessee. He plans to sign during the early window and early enroll.
Maryland football now has the No. 27 class in the nation with four-star ATH Zymear Smith in the fold.
He says he could play either side of the ball (WR/CB) in college.
Five-star Maryland commit Derik Queen finished with 23 points (10-15 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks in just over 23 minutes on the floor with one turnover during the McDonald's All-American game, earning Co-MVP honors.
Maryland football gets an absolutely massive addition to the OL, flipping transfer Alan Herron from Penn State.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle is out of D-II Shorter University and a top-10 tackle to transfer, per 247Sports. He committed to the Nittany Lions earlier this month.
I am deeply saddened to share that Coach Lefty Driesell passed away this morning. He was a legend both on and off the court and instrumental in my life. I am grateful that we shared some time together a couple weeks ago. We will miss him dearly.
Maryland football has made the Top-8 for 4-star 2022 WR Antonio Gates Jr., he announced on Instagram.
The Michigan product is the son of the great Chargers TE.
Other schools include Florida, Michigan State, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Penn State and Pitt.
For those curious, it looks like EA Sports has already worked in a new intro to SECU Stadium to call it ‘The Shell.’
“…In the house that’s been built by guys from Boomer to Diggs… Where the fans are eager to invite visitors into The Shell…”
Both intros now alternate usage.
"I'm going to call the head of refs tomorrow at some point. I hope I get an explanation on [the calls against DeShawn Harris-Smith that could've been a five-point swing]. I think we deserve an explanation of why those calls were called." — Maryland head coach Kevin Willard.
I am back in College Park for the unveiling of the Jones-Hill House, the new home for Maryland football.
I’ll be threading some information about the completed project and pictures/videos during the tour shortly.
Follow along!
Maryland football picks up a late 2024 commitment from four-star CB Kevyn Humes.
The St. Frances Academy prospect reclassified from 2025 to 2024 on Christmas and picked up offers from Florida and USC along with previous offers from Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon and more.
Maryland football linebackers Ruben Hyppolite and Jaishawn Barham will play Saturday, per Mike Locksley.
A productive bye week in terms of regaining health for the Terps with Taulia Tagovailoa returning as well.
Kevin Willard uses a substitution timeout to get Emilien on the floor, so all five seniors were out there, and then subbed all five out for a standing ovation.
Wow. Maryland men's lacrosse (12-0) lands as the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament despite winning the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles while also being the No. 1 team in the poll for the past four weeks.
Four-star South Carolina DB commit Braydon Lee (
@_brayofficial
) finished the first half against Bowie with an interception, receiving touchdown and successful 2-pt conversion passing score.
CH Flowers leads Bowie, 37-0, at half.
New term: Maryland special teams coordinator/associate head coach Ron Zook calls the ST unit the "Wefense," according to Locksley.
Offense, defense and wefense.
Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley on his signing day flips:
"I asked Santa for some defensive help. I said I was a good boy for most of COVID."
With the addition of four-star Neeo Avery, Maryland football has the No. 27 class in the country for 2023, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
Avery, Dylan Gooden and Rico Walker were all four stars added this week. A total of six four-stars now including transfers.
Another eight-win season and bowl victory means Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley earned some bonus money:
Eight-win season: $200,000
Non-CFP Bowl App.: $50,000
Non-CFP Bowl Win: $70,000
Extra $320,000 and one-year tacked on to his deal thanks to the 2023 campaign.
Former Maryland Terrapin and new Houston Texans WR Stefon Diggs was back on-campus in College Park, training into the early hours of this morning at the Jones-Hill House.
Maryland football picks up a big local commitment from three-star '26 TE Damon Hall Jr. out of St. Frances Academy (Md.)
Hall ranks as the No. 18 TE and No. 5 junior in the state, per 247Sports. The Terps are now up to three early commitments in the Class of 2026.
Maryland men's basketball comes in at No. 23 in today's AP Poll release.
Fourteen pollsters ranked the Terps in the top-20, including one as high as No. 8 in the nation.
These moments never get old.
Maryland football has put walk-on running back Challen Faamatau on scholarship and it was announced by close friend and teammate Taulia Tagovailoa while the team is at the Baltimore Ravens' preseason game.
Maryland football takes down UConn, 50-7, to open the 2024 season.
The Terps racked up 629 yards of total offense, which is the most for the program in a game since beating Minnesota in the COVID-shortened 2020 season (675).
7 catches, 178 yards and 2 TDs for Tai Felton.