Toxic culture of Maryland football

[Big Red Shrine]

it has to be impossible to fire all the training staff, and hold onto the coach that hired and oversaw them. IMO Durkin has worse odds of coaching a game this year than Meyer does

Who’s Meyer? Haven’t seen anything on the FB board?

 

[Shadow of the Dome]

For those not aware, Durkin is a Youngstown native, who served as an assistant under Urban Meyer -- both at Bowling Green and Florida.

Just came on here to see if anybody said the same thing. Was with Urb on 2 different teams.

 

[BARNUM is back]

Who’s Meyer? Haven’t seen anything on the FB board?

 

[HuskerWeatherman]

So some one explain this move. Admin leave for Durkin, The player was an OL, So then put the OC as the acting head coach? Wouldn't the OC be more involved with the Offense, and be more accountable? Held to a higher Standard? But no Blame it on the HC. SMH and Drop the Mic. Utter stupidity.

I'm guessing you haven't read the reports.

It was Rick Court, Maryland's strength and conditioning coach, who led the workout where the player became ill and later died.

While ESPN was investigating this incident, they uncovered a culture under Durkin that fostered this abuse. And, in fact, when they opened camp last week, players were reporting nothing had changed -- even after the death of one of their teammates. Granted, this doesn't mean the OC is minus guilt -- but there were more obvious staff members to put on leave in the immediate term while the investigation continues.

Also, Maryland never released an official cause of death of the player. It was ESPN who uncovered that -- as well as countless other instances of abuse within the football program.

 

[Hooked on Huskers]

My first thought in winter conditioning, oh uh ........

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-hospitalized-after-nebraska-football-workout

However, SF and Zach Duval was not a part of this news (not responsible)

 

[Hooked on Huskers]

It reminds me of obstacle course from Full Metal Jacket movie. "Get the f&#* down off of there!"

 

[Elwood von Kiowa]

So some one explain this move. Admin leave for Durkin, The player was an OL, So then put the OC as the acting head coach? Wouldn't the OC be more involved with the Offense, and be more accountable? Held to a higher Standard? But no Blame it on the HC. SMH and Drop the Mic. Utter stupidity.

Well, for one thing, Matt Canada is one of the newest on staff, so maybe he's less tied in to the rottenness. Just a thought.

 

[Elwood von Kiowa]

My first thought in winter conditioning, oh uh ........

https://bleacherreport.com/articles...-hospitalized-after-nebraska-football-workout

However, SF and Zach Duval was not a part of this news (not responsible)

The difference is, SF and ZD were closely monitoring the health of their players, and made sure they got immediate and proper care when something went wrong.

Edit: Maybe not SF so much, since he wasn't in direct control at the time. But you definitely see the difference between what happened at NU vs Maryland, and even Iowa.

 

[BubbaGene]

I don't know a whole lot, but I know one thing. - I'd rather win with an Osborne culture than a Durkin culture.

 

[solesrfr]

I think some people should be tried for manslaughter if not murder 3.



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[Huskerthom]

The thing is, in MD football is not that serious. This coach could have a .500 record and keep his job. BBall is king followed by lacrosse.

 

[huskerman1]

Too many shocking things to even pick one to quote. Here is a link.

Another shocking thing is the BTN network is on campus in Maryland doing their football preview and has completely ignored the report.

Didn't we go through this yesterdsy? 'Other teams'!

 

[Deleted member 3889]

The thing is, in MD football is not that serious. This coach could have a .500 record and keep his job. BBall is king followed by lacrosse.

 

[Huskerthom]

LOL actually HS football around here is not bad. In PG and Baltimore counties it is very competitive. Ton of guys that go D1 and the NFL. Funny thing is that I know of about 4-5 guys from PG alone that made it to the NFL and you never hear about it. One of them even plays for the Ravens. So you think that would make a little news right? Nope the only pro player we hear about is Kevin Durant. Who twice has refused a chance to come play in DC. Yet they still love him.

 

[goodnterribles]

Well, for one thing, Matt Canada is one of the newest on staff, so maybe he's less tied in to the rottenness. Just a thought.

I feel bad for Matt Canada. He didn't get on with Orgeron at LSU so they got rid of him after 1 year, and now he walks into this mess.