WDE_OxPx_2010 5,297 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Maryland Culture "Over the past several weeks, two current Maryland players, multiple people close to the football program, and former players and football staffers spoke to ESPN about the culture under Durkin, particularly strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, who was one of Durkin's first hires at Maryland back in 2015. Among what they shared about the program: There is a coaching environment based on fear and intimidation. In one example, a player holding a meal while in a meeting had the meal slapped out of his hands in front of the team. At other times, small weights and other objects were thrown in the direction of players when Court was angry. The belittling, humiliation and embarrassment of players is common. In one example, a player whom coaches wanted to lose weight was forced to eat candy bars as he was made to watch teammates working out. Extreme verbal abuse of players occurs often. Players are routinely the targets of obscenity-laced epithets meant to mock their masculinity when they are unable to complete a workout or weight lift, for example. One player was belittled verbally after passing out during a drill. Coaches have endorsed unhealthy eating habits and used food punitively; for example, a player said he was forced to overeat or eat to the point of vomiting." These stories continue to make me super proud to have Coach Malzahn. Unreal what's going on out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eibua12 81 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Was about to post this as well, looks like Maryland will be looking for a new coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJCrawford 1,568 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Isn’t Cowart there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,157 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, BJCrawford said: Isn’t Cowart there? Suppose to be I assume he made it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredst 9,064 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 54 minutes ago, BJCrawford said: Isn’t Cowart there? Was just about to post “Wonder how Cowart likes the new neighborhood?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: The belittling, humiliation and embarrassment of players is common. In one example, a player whom coaches wanted to lose weight was forced to eat candy bars as he was made to watch teammates working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 1 hour ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: Extreme verbal abuse of players occurs often. Players are routinely the targets of obscenity-laced epithets meant to mock their masculinity when they are unable to complete a workout or weight lift, for example. One player was belittled verbally after passing out during a drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,157 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, AUsince72 said: Full Metal...........................................you piece of $%#@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Just now, augolf1716 said: Full Metal...........................................you piece of $%#@ THEY'RE PAYING FOR IT...YOU EAT IT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,157 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, AUsince72 said: THEY'RE PAYING FOR IT...YOU EAT IT!!! Five-foot-nine, I didn't know they stacked #$@ that high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammer1 409 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 12 hours ago, AUsince72 said: This pic certainly brings back memories to me from Parris Island from 1958!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,529 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 14 hours ago, BJCrawford said: Isn’t Cowart there? And he thought RG was tough on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJCrawford 1,568 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/maryland-football-coach-dj-durkin-needs-to-go/2018/08/11/0c896812-9d72-11e8-b60b-1c897f17e185_story.html?outputType=comment&utm_term=.68c402293d6e this is a blistering article, as are the comments after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,442 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Durkin placed on administrative leave and Matt Canada named interim coach per Washington Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Coach Muschamp defends Durkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,442 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Anonymous sources can be dangerous, but they also serve a purpose. Anyone in power(including coaches) love to keep a lid on anything that may be detrimental to their image. Always a chance a disgruntled coach or player could put out something untrue, but it seems more times than not the unnamed source has reason to fear retribution by putting his name to the claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Guy has only been there two years....so was this his "style" before Maryland...and why did this not come to light last year when there had to be "beat writers" covering the team.? Not defending the guy 'cause I have no idea, but I'm always suspicious about stuff that just seems to pop up our of nowhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 13 hours ago, AU64 said: Guy has only been there two years....so was this his "style" before Maryland...and why did this not come to light last year when there had to be "beat writers" covering the team.? Not defending the guy 'cause I have no idea, but I'm always suspicious about stuff that just seems to pop up our of nowhere. True. A player did die under that leadership though. Muschamp better have good information before sticking his neck out for his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boisnumber1 2,819 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3 hours ago, aujeff11 said: True. A player did die under that leadership though. Muschamp better have good information before sticking his neck out for his friends. Muschamp is an idiot for commenting on it at all. But Ive always thought he was a just a foulmouth idiot, so I may not be the one to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUallday 30 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Nothing wrong w CWM saying anything. The reporter asked the question. CWM made his statement. Next question. I am a fan of CWM on and off the field though... He's kinda right too. The first thing he said was about critizing in general. I like the approach, "critize the performance, not the performer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 48 minutes ago, AUallday said: Nothing wrong w CWM saying anything. The reporter asked the question. CWM made his statement. Next question. I am a fan of CWM on and off the field though... He's kinda right too. The first thing he said was about critizing in general. I like the approach, "critize the performance, not the performer" this might be a case where you can not separate the two..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUallday 30 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I disagree, if a DE can use speed and bull rush then yelling at him to improve his hand placement is an example. It makes his rush a little better. Thats why i said the first thing. He is speaking in general terms of yelling at a players performance. If he is doing something way wrong then the yelling amps up a little...nothing wrong with loud coaching. The other part he stated was personal to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 @ellitor retweeted this comment. Matt FortunaVerified account @Matt_Fortuna Aug 13 Matt Fortuna Retweeted Dan Wolken I once asked someone at Wisconsin — one of the most media-friendly programs — why they are the way they are. His answer? “It’s just football, Matt. We’ve got kids trying to cure cancer on this campus.” How refreshing. In response to Dan Wolken article on the dangers of cloaking a program in secrecy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigskinPat 2,579 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Looks like the first domino has fallen: https://www.google.com/amp/www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/tracking-the-terps/bs-sp-maryland-football-rick-court-20180814-story,amp.html “Amid reports of a toxic coaching culture, the University of Maryland has parted ways with football strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, athletic director Damon Evans announced at a news conference Tuesday.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ATX 13,654 Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 UM has accepted responsibility in the death of Jordan McNair this summer. http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/24374654/maryland-terrapins-accept-responsibility-mistakes-made-death-jordan-mcnair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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