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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) makes an improbable catch in front of Maryland Terrapins defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) to set up a touchdown during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland kicker Brad Craddock (15) reacts after missing a field goal during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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South Florida cornerback Deatrick Nichols, center, intercepts a pass in between Maryland wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo, back left, and teammate Nate Godwin in the first half, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland's Will Likely is tackled by Wisconsin's Jake Whalen (30) on a kickoff return during the first half.
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Michigan running back Drake Johnson tumbles to the goal line for a touchdown despite the presence of Maryland defensive back A.J. Hendy during the third quarter.
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Michigan State's Macgarrett Kings is unable to make a reception with A.J. Hendy in coverage during the first half.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills winds up against Wisconsin during the first half.
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Ty Johnson (6) of the Maryland Terrapins runs past Steve Longa (3) and Saquan Hampton (9) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights before scoring a touchdown at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Geno Lewis (7) catches a touchdown pass over Maryland defensive back Sean Davis Jr. (21) to recapture the lead during the fourth quarter in Baltimore.
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Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld, left, looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Maryland defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue (7) in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Iowa defensive back Desmond King, left, runs from Maryland tight end Avery Edwards while returning an interception 88 yards for a touchdown during the second half.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross, center, rushes between South Florida linebacker Tashon Whitehurst, left, and defensive back Jamie Byrd (2) in the first half, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland's William Likely dives into the end zone for a 67-yard punt return touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Maryland's Perry Hills remains down on the field after being hit while passing against Michigan State.
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Michigan linebacker Desmond Morgan (3) and safety Jeremy Clark converge on Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore, who fails to catch a pass during the second quarter.
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Perry Hills of the Maryland Terrapins passes the ball before getting hit by Darron Lee (43) of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson, right, sacks Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta to end the first half.
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West Virginia running back Rushel Shell (7) is tackled by Maryland linebacker Jefferson Ashiru (34) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson) ORG XMIT: WVRT104
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Indiana tight end Michael Cooper, right, dives into the end zone for a touchdown past Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon in the second half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland offensive lineman Mike Minter (Severna Park) pulls in a running play as Richmond's David Herlocker closes in during the second quarter.
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Maryland's William Likely (4) runs past Bowling Green defensive back Dernard Turner (18) as he heads for the end zone to return a punt for a touchdown during the first half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland running back Ty Johnson falls out of bound at the 1-yard line in the fourth quarter.
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Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley walks the sideline during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland coach Randy Edsall looks on during the first quarter at Byrd Stadium.
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Caleb Rowe of the Maryland Terrapins runs the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) throws a pass during the first half against Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J.
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The scoreboard warns of lightning in the area late in the first half of a football game between Maryland and Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe runs past Quanzell Lambert of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland's Perry Hills winds up in the first half.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe, center, looks to escape the pocket in the first half.
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Braxton Miller (1) of the Ohio State Buckeyes is facemasked by Jalen Brooks (43) of the Maryland Terrapins in the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland's Brad Craddock kicks a field goal with Caleb Rowe holding in the first quarter.
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Isaiah Wharton of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights knocks a pass away from Maryland receiver Malcolm Culmer during a game at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Indiana wide receiver Mitchell Paige, right, falls onto Maryland defensive back Jarrett Ross in the end zone for a touchdown in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Indiana wide receiver Mitchell Paige, center, celebrates with teammates after a 47-28 win over Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland coach Mike Locksley walks off the field after the Terps' loss to Indiana.
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Bowling Green coach Dino Babers, right, shakes hands with Maryland coach Randy Edsall after the Falcons' 48-27 win over the Terps, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer (83) runs with the ball as Rutgers linebacker Quentin Guase (50) tries to make a tackle during the first half, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe, right, rushes the ball past Indiana linebacker Dawson Fletcher in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore, left, tries to break free from Indiana defensive back Jameel Cook Jr. as he rushes the ball in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland defensive back William Likely (4) bats a pass from Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) in the end zone during the second quarter in Baltimore.
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Michigan State's Lawrence Thomas delivers a big hit on Maryland's Will Likely in the first half.
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Maryland cheerleaders dance to music played by the marching band during the fourth quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland sacks Michigan State's Connor Cook in the first half.
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Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley walks off with wide receiver Levern Jacobs (8) after losing against the Penn State Nittany Lions in Baltimore. Penn State held on to edge Maryland, 31-30.
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West Virginia wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Maryland defensive back William Likely (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va.
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Maryland coach Randy Edsall looks on during the first quarter at Byrd Stadium.
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Bowling Green wide receiver Robbie Rhodes scores a touchdown against Maryland defensive back A.J. Hendy, right, during the second half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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The Maryland Terrapins pose for a photo after a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe throws to a receiver in the first half against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland defensive back William Likely, top, fumbles the ball as he gets tangled with Indiana linebacker Dameon Willis Jr. during a kickoff return in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) walks off after being intercepted by the Penn State Nittany Lions to seal the loss during the fourth quarter in Baltimore. Penn State held on to edge Maryland, 31-30.
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Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore tackles Michigan safety Jeremy Clark, who intercepted a pass by quarterback Caleb Rowe during the first quarter.
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Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) scores a touchdown against Maryland during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland cornerback William Likely watches Michigan wide receiver Jehu Chesson sprint into the open field for a touchdown during the third quarter.
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West Virginia cornerback Terrell Chestnut (16) intercepts a pass intended for Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer (83) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Maryland 45-6.
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Michigan State's LJ Scott tries to break out of the grasp of Maryland's A.J. Hendy in the first half.
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Maryland's Will Likely breaks a tackle by Iowa's Brandon Snyder on a kick return in the first half.
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Bowling Green tight end Derek Lee (83) runs to the end zone for a touchdown past Maryland defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson (99) during the first half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) watches linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. (23) hammer Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Mike Gesicki (88) as the pass sails free during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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Azubuike Ukandu (95) of the Maryland Terrapins attempts to sack Chris Laviano (5) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a game at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) sprints past Penn State Nittany Lions safety Malik Golden (6) for a first down during the third quarter in Baltimore.
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Braxton Miller of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 19-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter as Jalen Brooks (43) of the Maryland Terrapins closes in to defend at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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The Maryland football team takes the field to play against the Penn State Nittany Lions in Baltimore.
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Maryland wide receiver Taivon Jacobs, left, tries but can't make a catch as he is pressured by South Florida cornerback Mazzi Wilkins in the first half, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Park.
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Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas, center, is tackled by Maryland defenders Anthony Nixon, left, and Jalen Brooks during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo, left, tries to catch a pass over Indiana defensive back Rashard Fant in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park. Fant received a pass interference penalty call on the play.
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Maryland tight end Avery Edwards celebrates after he scores a touchdown in the second half against South Florida.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross flips into the air on a trackle by Richmond's Ayo Ogunniyi in the second quarter.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross (45) looks for a running lane during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Maryland 45-6.
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Iowa defensive end Parker Hesse trips up Maryland quarterback Perry Hills.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe passes near offensive lineman Damian Prince, who blocks Michigan defensive tackle Willie Henry during the second quarter.
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Maryland tight end P.J. Gallo (88) follows quarterback Perry Hills (11), who barrels over Penn State Nittany Lions safety Marcus Allen (2) to score a touchdown during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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Iowa's Derrick Mitchell Jr. celebrates after a rushing touchdown in the first half.
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Janarion Grant (1) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scores a touchdown over Alvin Hill (27) of the Maryland Terrapins at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Wisconsin's Dare Ogunbowale, left, scores a touchdown as front of Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon in the first half.
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Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley, left, and Rutgers coach Kyle Flood stand together on the field before their game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J.
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Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) powers to the end zone, with Maryland defensive back Jarrett Ross (32) unable to stop him during the third quarter in Baltimore.
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Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Trevor Williams (10) intercepts a pass intended for Maryland running back Kenneth Goins Jr. (30) on fourth down during the fourth quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe throws to a receiver in the first half against South Florida, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Par.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) leaps over Gareon Conley (8) of the Ohio State Buckeyes to pick up a first down in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa, left, and defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis, right, sack Maryland quarterback Perry Hills during the fourth quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland, 49-28.
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Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard looks to get rid of the ball under pressure from Maryland defensive end Yannick Ngakoue.
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Maryland running back Kenneth Goins Jr. scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Maryland Terps wide receiver Malcolm Culmer (83) walks off the field after an intended pass was intercepted, as the Penn State Nittany Lions (background) celebrate sealing the win during the fourth quarter in Baltimore. Penn State held on to edge Maryland, 31-30.
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Maryland offensive lineman Mike Minter (Severna Park) blocks for running back Brandon Ross against Richmond in the second quarter.
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Maryland running back Wes Brown runs away from Richmond's Omar Howard in the first quarter.
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Bowling Green wide receiver Roger Lewis (1) catches a pass against Maryland defensive back Sean Davis, left, during the second half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park. Lewis scored a touchdown on the play. Bowling Green won, 48-27.
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Maryland interim head coach Mike Locksley watches from the sideline in the second half against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park. Indiana won, 47-28.
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Paul James (34) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights scores a touchdown during a game against the Maryland Terrapins at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Ohio State receiver Braxton Miller, left, catches a pass in front of Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon during the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland quarterback Shane Cockerille, left, walks on the sideline in the second half against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park. Indiana won, 47-28.
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Bowling Green wide receiver Robbie Rhodes (7) attempts to make a catch against Maryland defensive back William Likely (4) during the first half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park. The pass was incomplete.
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Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld, second from right, prepares to throw to a receiver as he is pressured by Maryland defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue (7) in the second half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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College Park, MD -- 10/03/2015 -- Michigan Wolverines safety Jabrill Peppers (5) slaps an intended pass away from Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Levern Jacobs (8) during the second quarter at Byrd Stadium. The Wolverines blanked the Terps, 28-0. Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun (frame#DSC_2009.JPG; FBC MICHIGAN MARYLAND)
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Maryland coach Randy Edsall congratulates his players after they scored in the fourth quarter.
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Jalen Brooks #43 of the Maryland Terrapins hurries Skyler Howard #3 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the third quarter during the game on September 26, 2015 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia.
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Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer, right, breaks away from Richmond's Tafon Mainsah for a 37-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Maryland coach Randy Edsall looks on from the sideline in the second half.
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A $10 bill floats down from the sky as Maryland offensive lineman Ryan Doyle blocks a Michigan lineman during the first quarter.
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enn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) hauls down a touchdown reception in front of Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) during the second quarter in Baltimore.
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Wisconsin tight end Troy Fumagalli is tackled by Maryland defensive back Alvin Hill during the first half.
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Maryland offensive lineman Evan Mulrooney (50) watches Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Garrett Sickels (90) pick up a fumble by quarterback Perry Hills during the fourth quarter in Baltimore.
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A Maryland cheerleader celebrates after a fourth-quarter touchdown against Richmond.
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Maryland wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo, right, bobbles a pass in the end zone in front of Wisconsin cornerback Derrick Tindal in the first half.
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Michigan State's Connor Cook sits on the field after being injured during the first half.
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Michigan linebacker Desmond Morgan knocks a pass away from Maryland tight end Avery Edwards during the second quarter.
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Maryland running back Ty Johnson, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
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Iowa running back LeShun Daniels Jr. (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a 1-yard run during the first half.
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Wide receiver D.J. Moore reaches for a touchdown in front of cornerback Derrick Tindal during the second quarter.
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Maryland wide receier Levern Jacobs, left, slips the grasp of Richmond's Ayo Ogunniyi for a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Michigan linebackers Joe Bolden (35) and Royce Jenkins-Stone combine to bring down Maryland backup quarterback Daxx Garman during the third quarter.
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Maryland's Will Likely breaks free of Iowa's Maurice Fleming, left, while returning a kickoff during the first half.
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Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer (83) scores a touchdown in the first half against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Ohio State defensive lineman Adolphus Washington (92) tackles Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) in the second quarter on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Members of the Maryland marching band perform during the third quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland coach Randy Edsall congratulates Will Likely as he is taken out of the game in the fourth quarter.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross, right, cuts back against Ohio State safety Vonn Bell during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Iowa tight end George Kittle, right, leaps to make a reception in front of Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon during the first half.
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Kenneth Goins Jr. of the Maryland Terrapins scores a touchdown during a game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Ohio State defensive lineman Tommy Schutt, right, sacks Maryland quarterback Perry Hills during the second quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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West Virginia defensive lineman Darrien Howard (49) and cornerback Nana Kyeremeh (5) tackle Maryland quarterback Daxx Garman (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Maryland 45-6.
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Maryland running back Wes Brown celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Wisconsin during the first half.
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Rutgers wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) catches a pass in front of Maryland defensive back Sean Davis (21) during the first half Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J.
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West Virginia wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) beats Maryland defensive back Sean Davis (21) to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va.
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Terps quarterback Perry Hills walks about on the sidelines during the fourth quarter in Baltimore. Penn State held on to edge Maryland, 31-30.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) kneels down to reflect behind the team after his pass was intercepted by Penn State to seal the Nittany Lions' win during the fourth quarter in Baltimore. Penn State held on to edge Maryland, 31-30.
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Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley talks with quarterback Perry Hills (11) during the first quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue, left, strips the ball from Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park. Maryland recovered the ball on the play.
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Michigan State's R.J. Shelton eludes Maryland's A.J. Hendy in the first half.
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Maryland wide receiver Malcolm Culmer runs away from Richmond's David Jones, left, for a 37-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter.
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Darnell Savage Jr., left, and Cavon Walker jump into the stands before playing Wisconsin.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills (11) throws a pass during the first half against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Quarterback J.T. Barrett of the Ohio State Buckeyes is brought down after a short gain in the first quarter by Jesse Aniebonam (41) of the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland linebacker Jalen Brooks drops a possible interception of a pass intended for Richmond's Brian Brown (12) in the third quarter.
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The stadium sits empty after it was evacuated after the first half due to weather concerns during a game between Bowling Green and Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills, right, runs with the ball past Bowling Green linebacker James Sanford (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ORG XMIT: CPX109
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Will Likely returns a kickoff for a touchdown in the second half.
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Fans watch the second half of an game between Maryland and Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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West Virginia wide receiver Daikiel Shorts (6) is tackled by Maryland defensive back A.J. Hendy (19) and Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Maryland 45-6.
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Maryland linebacker Jalen Brooks (43) walks off as Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton is hoisted by center Angelo Mangiro (66) after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter in Baltimore.
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Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe (7) looks to make a pass while being pressured by West Virginia defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia defeated Maryland 45-6.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross (45) scores a touchdown in the first half against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland interim coach Mike Locksley smiles after his team scored a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the third quarter in Baltimore.
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Wisconsin's Natrell Jamerson returns a kickoff for a touchdown during the first quarter.
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Raekwon McMillan (5) of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Gareon Conley (8) of the Ohio State Buckeyes gang up to stop Ty Johnson of the Maryland Terrapins after a 3-yard loss in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on Oct. 10, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland quarterback Perry Hills throws a pass while under pressure from Richmond's Andrew Clyde in the second quarter.
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Maryland's Anthony Nixon, left, intercepts a pass intended for Michigan State's Gerald Holmes.
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Maryland running back Kenneth Goins Jr., left, celebrates his touchdown with teammate Derrick Hayward in the first half, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Park.
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Indiana wide receiver Mitchell Paige, second from right, celebrates his touchdown with teammates Simmie Cobbs Jr. (1) and Michael Cooper in the first half, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, in College Park. Also pictured are Maryland defensive backs Sean Davis, back left, and Jarrett Ross.
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Maryland defensive backs Will Likely (4) and back Anthony Nixon (20) chase Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock, who scrambles to convert on fourth down during the second quarter.
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Michigan punt returner Jabrill Peppers is chased by Maryland special teams players during the second quarter.
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Iowa's Aaron Mends, right, blocks a punt by Maryland's Nicolas Pritchard in the end zone during the first half.
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Maryland running back Brandon Ross runs away from Richmond's David Jones and David Herlocker (28) for a 21-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
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Bowling Green quarterback Matt Johnson (11) scrambles against Maryland defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) during the first half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland receiver D.J. Moore, left, outruns Ohio State safety Vonn Bell to score a touchdown during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Janarion Grant (1) of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights attempts to run past Anthony Nixon (20) of the Maryland Terrapins during a game at High Point Solutions Stadium on Nov. 28, 2015 in Piscataway, N.J.
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Bowling Green defensive back Dernard Turner (18) runs with the ball after he intercepted it as Maryland wide receiver Levern Jacobs (8) gives chase during the second half, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in College Park. Bowling Green won, 48-27.
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West Virginia wide receiver Shelton Gibson (1) beats Maryland defensive back Sean Davis (21) to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va.
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Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore, right, scores a touchdown in front of Wisconsin cornerback Derrick Tindal in the second quarter.
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Maryland head coach Randy Edsall instructs his team against Ohio State during the second quarter, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland, 49-28.
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Maryland head coach Randy Edsall instructs his team against Ohio State during the second quarter, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland, 49-28.
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South Florida quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) throws to a receiver in the first half against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in College Park.
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Maryland receiver D.J. Moore (1) celebrates his touchdown against Ohio State during the first quarter Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Maryland defensive back Sean Davis, right, rushes past South Florida wide receiver Ryeshene Bronson after intercepting a pass in the second half.
Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) makes an improbable catch in front of Maryland Terrapins defensive back Anthony Nixon (20) to set up a touchdown during the first quarter in Baltimore.
ExpandIn the aftermath of its blowout loss at West Virginia, Maryland held a players-only meeting at 6:45 a.m. before Tuesday’s practice in order to set the tone for the week of preparation for this weekend’s Big Ten Conference opener against Michigan.
“It went well, just talking about opening Big Ten play, the season’s not over,” tight end Avery Edwards said. “There’s really a lot we can do to have a great season the remainder of the season. The atmosphere and environment around the locker room is all positive, all encouraging. Everyone’s really ready to play Michigan.”
In the weekly Big Ten conference call, coach Randy Edsall said that he was initially unaware of the meeting and that the team had its normal 7 a.m. meeting.
“That’s news to me,” Edsall said on the conference call. “I don’t think we had a players-only meeting, at all, so I don’t know what they reported on. I don’t read the papers. We had our normal meetings all week long.”
Later, Edsall said, “If the players had the meeting and something productive came out of it, I think that’s great. That’s what our leaders are doing. I’ve been happy with our leadership, and I’m glad they did that.”
Edwards said the players had “a few” meetings during camp, but Tuesday’s was the first one that “definitely had a central message.” Kicker Brad Craddock said the team didn’t hold any players-only meetings last season, but had held meetings in the spring and summer before this season.
“The biggest message is we’ve got to do our job individually, no excuses,” Craddock said. “We’ve still got a big season to play. Last week’s happened and it’s done and we wanted to make sure we cut any negativity out before practice started. We talked this morning real briefly for about 10 minutes. A few of the leaders said some stuff and then that was that. As far as we’re concerned, it’s done, it’s over. Michigan, here we come.”
During the summer and into the season, Edsall had praised his team’s leadership and said that it was one of the strongest leadership groups that he’d had during his tenure in College Park. Earlier Tuesday, he was asked about how that leadership would help the Terps rebound from its loss at West Virginia heading into its grueling Big Ten schedule.
“The leadership, they talk to guys. They let them know this isn’t the way we want to play or we expect to play,” Edsall said. “Everybody at some point at in time in their career … we’ve all been down this road before. We’ve got eight games left in the season.”
Edsall had a chance to respond in an interview Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic later Tuesday afternoon.
“I didn’t know about it and, you know, I don’t have to know about it,” Edsall told Comcast SportsNet. “Because it shows that they’re taking the initiative that they want to make sure everybody is on the same page and we get focused and they’re basically carrying my message.
“I don’t know what the big deal is everybody’s making of it. I think it’s great. I mean, that’s why I have a leadership council and that’s why we meet with the leadership council and you know what? They’ve been doing this all summer long. They’ve been doing this since we put the council together.”
Edwards said Craddock, quarterback Caleb Rowe, running back Wes Brown and defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson addressed the team Tuesday morning before practice and then other players not on the team’s leadership council spoke and gave their input.
“We’re trying to get more involvement in leadership, in getting guys to speak up and saying how they feel and supporting the team,” Craddock said. “It shouldn’t just come from 10 guys. It should be leaders leading leaders. I think we’ve got a lot better at that.”
Edwards, a freshman who has played a big role in Maryland’s passing game this season, said the players who spoke set an example of leadership that he wants to follow when the time comes for him to take on more of a prominent role with the team.
After the 45-6 loss at West Virginia, Edsall talked about getting his players to “do their job,” something he reiterated again Tuesday. And the Terps took some time Tuesday morning to reset, shifting their focus to Michigan and the remaining Big Ten schedule.
“I think the leaders of the team just want to make sure everybody’s on the same page, have the same mindset going in,” Edwards said. “Just having a winning mindset.”
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