Forehead Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 1 hour ago, BRAVEONAWARPATH said: This is actually not true. Plenty of recruits develop relationships with their position coaches, etc. I'm not sure how a tweet which basically admits the coach is a problem, really helps with recruiting. The "Program" doesn't decide who plays, or when you get to stop running wind sprints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl05 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Sally Jenkins in WaPo simply crushes MD. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/dont-let-your-sons-play-for-dj-durkin/2018/10/31/0acce61a-dd1f-11e8-85df-7a6b4d25cfbb_story.html?utm_term=.60b7e4fd2f8e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSkin Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 15 hours ago, abdcskins said: Horrible decision. Even if Durkin wasn't completely at fault for McNair's death, he was at least a little bit responsible. Keeping him makes no sense whatsoever, it only prolongs the pain and reminds everyone of the tragedy. It leaves a bad taste in everyone's mouth. What kind of morons are on Maryland's board? Saw this about the board yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I don't think Durkin is responsible for McNair's death. And I understand that DJ doesn't oversee the training and medical staff. The university bears a tremendous amount of the guilt (like, all of it.) But he still should be gone. And I think a tremendous percentage of the fan base feels this way. He can either haunt this program after he leaves or while still running. And I guess they chose the second one. I've attended about 80% of the games since 2001. I'll have to consider my options for next season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 3 hours ago, Why am I Mr. Pink? said: Thats a lot of money that the UMD does not have. They have a LOT more now that they’re in the B1G. https://247sports.com/college/maryland/Article/Scott-Van-Pelt-Addresses-Boards-Recommendation-to-Keep-DJ-Durkin-Damon-Evans-124036417/ SVP from last night's show. He gets it. BOR? Nope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 the last person I want to hear from on anything DMV related is Sally Jenkins. Writing from a few states away like she's following these teams still is an insult. I don't care if she's right this time. Her setup now sucks. anyway, I was here to post a statement from Hogan.... who is always right.....and here in Maryland. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) I'm an alum and a fan of UMD since I was a child. I have been touting UMD to my daughter since she was old enough to listen. My wife, sister, sister in law, aunt, father in law are all also alums.I couldn't me more outraged at the decision that was made. I cant fathom how they can justify this decision. How could they not deduce the extreme backlash and PR nightmare they have now created. It's unbelievably frustrating.... Edited October 31, 2018 by dcdiscokid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 And just like that Durkin now fired, what a ****ing dumpster fire.... So ****ing embarrassed this is my alama mater... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Should have fired him from the start. Now they look even worse firing him only because the public pressured them so much to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 I'm telling you, the Regents have to own this. Each and every one of 'em. They cant not say anything or simply release a carefully worded statement, if they even do that. 2 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: Should have fired him from the start. Now they look even worse firing him only because the public pressured them so much to do so. How did they not see this coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 The entire board should be replaced, I hope those with the real donor money make this fact known and happen. We are not a University that puts a childs game above what the real intention is. This should be sent loud and clear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Going after the school now would be suicide for the Board. Hell, they should still have to publicly explain their process 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Absolutely, they should keep that public meeting, and make them be transparent. As Marylander's, and alum we are entitled to know how the process worked and how they came to such an outlandish conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Not to mention this is the second time we find out the AD is incompetent with successive hires. Im not sure holding the interim AD, now full time AD is necessary, but my preference would be they are all gone. It screams institutional failure. And apparently goes all the way up to the board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long n Left Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Not sure how the University could have looked any worse after yesterday’s decision, but, lo and behold, they have. While I commend Loh for firing Durkin, if, indeed, he was the one, but this can’t be the end. The slate must be wiped clean, and that means Evans and Loh must both be sent packing. I believe Loh has been on shaky ground for a while anyway, and Evans never should have been hired in the first place, given the skeletons in his closet. Clean house now! Get this program on the right track! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) Managed to win and play in 2 national championships without selling our souls, not to mention the minor sports champions and constantly being in competition for championships. And we reward ourselves with being d-bags over football, which we will never be good at. So mind numbing, and embarrassing. Edited October 31, 2018 by dcdiscokid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo the kKklown Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Hogan appointed most of these regents and spoke out because of next Tuesday. He does not care. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Based on what I've read, there appears to have been clear neglect by the training staff. Is there a personal injury lawsuit in the works? Maryland's liability might be greater than the cost of paying off the coaches contract. I'm surprised it was a 'no fault' termination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dcdiscokid Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, BenningRoadSkin said: Hogan appointed most of these regents and spoke out because of next Tuesday. He does not care. Someone need to speak out, not sure i really care about the politics of it... Im sure there are many respectable people on that board, so not like he hired Larry, Moe and Curly. I have no idea what the hell went wrong here, its unfathomable so im not ready to bring politics into it. And as a democrat it's not like he is terrible, hes done some good things, others i dont agree with, but think thats likely the sign of probably doing a fairly good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D’Pablo Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 37 minutes ago, dcdiscokid said: Someone need to speak out, not sure i really care about the politics of it... Im sure there are many respectable people on that board, so not like he hired Larry, Moe and Curly. I have no idea what the hell went wrong here, its unfathomable so im not ready to bring politics into it. And as a democrat it's not like he is terrible, hes done some good things, others i dont agree with, but think thats likely the sign of probably doing a fairly good job. The chair of the Regents ran Hogan’s campaign. Hogan didn’t intervene until his hand was forced by multiple other politicians, including Jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdiscokid Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, D’Pablo said: The chair of the Regents ran Hogan’s campaign. Hogan didn’t intervene until his hand was forced by multiple other politicians, including Jealous. Ok, but not like these were slouches, point being did hogan tell them to vote the way they did, or they come to that conclusion irresponsibly on their own. Of course there is always fault, but I guess what I'm trying to say is are we adding politics to it because of climate, or was there really politics involved(outside of UMD). Edited November 1, 2018 by dcdiscokid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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