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[BaltBird 24]

College Park is in the heart of one of the most populated areas in the country.

For me — and again I’m not a football player — that’s a selling point versus spending 3 years in the middle of the mountains in central PA.

I guess I'd rather play in front of a rabid fan base of 100k plus fans in a rocking stadium for a relevant team.

The only reason I can see for rather playing at Maryland is if you want to play close to family and friends.

[BSLMikeLowe]

They don't call it The Spring Break Capital of the Northeast for nuthin'.

[BSLRoseKatz]

I think the pitch for local recruits would be "sure, the crowds are weaker but all of your family and friends don't need to drive into rural PA to see you play" and I'd assume that's effective enough for some people 

[BSLRoseKatz]

CBSSports: Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. Oklahoma

College Football News/Yahoo Sports: Pinstripe Bowl vs. Pitt

247Sports: Guaranteed Rate Bowl vs. Kansas

ESPN's Mark Schlabach: Duke's Mayo Bowl vs. Duke

ESPN's Kyle Bonagura: Duke's Mayo Bowl vs. N.C. State

Imagine telling anyone preseason Maryland and Oklahoma will be considered similar quality opponents for a bowl 

[BSLChrisStoner]

Or you are next to DC and Baltimore.
Not everyone is headed to the NFL; there are jobs available in the market that MD can help with - before and after you graduate.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Trip to Arizona vs a big name program like that would be pretty cool.

[BaltBird 24]

Or you are next to DC and Baltimore.
Not everyone is headed to the NFL; there are jobs available in the market that MD can help with - before and after you graduate.

I'm sure that's exactly what these HS recruits are dying to hear about.

[glenn__davis]

I'm sure that's exactly what these HS recruits are dying to hear about.

 I'm sure it's appealing for some.

 

End of the day every recruit is different and there's no one thing to sell them on.  You gotta know what will pull them in, and that's Locks' job.  Pedro prefers the more populated setting of College Park.  I'd prefer middle of nowhere any day.  But that's me.  Some kids want to stay close to home, some kids want to get away.  Some kids want to go to a program that wins, others would rather be a big fish in a small pond.  A good salesmen/recruiter knows how to spin the strengths.

[BSLZackKiesel]

I'm sure that's exactly what these HS recruits are dying to hear about.

It’s extremely appealing to parents, and they play a major role. I can’t tell you how many parents I’ve spoken to who love the options their kids have after they graduate and how well Locksley and the Athletic Department prepare them for that.

[You Play to Win the Game]

I’d love to see Mayo dumped on Locks post W lol

Hey, if that’s what you’re into.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Hey, if that’s what you’re into.

You think I’m bad you should go on Reddit!

[BSLZackKiesel]

K Chad Ryland has earned second-team All-Big Ten honors. He made 80% of his field goals this season, and missed just one from inside 49 yards. His longest kick was from 53 yards. He also recorded a touchback on 69% of his kickoffs.

[BSLZackKiesel]

DL Ami Finau, LB Jaishawn Barham, DB Deonte Banks, DB Jakorian Bennett, DB Beau Brade, and P Colton Spangler were all named as honorable mentions to the All-Big Ten team.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Maryland co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Mike Miller is leaving to become the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Charlotte. He’s been an extremely fast-rising coach, and is now poached by Biff Poggi.

[BSLZackKiesel]

QB Taulia Tagovailoa has earned second-team All-Big Ten honors.

 

RB Roman Hemby, WR Rakim Jarrett, TE Corey Dyches, OL Jaelyn Duncan, and OL DJ Glaze all earned honorable mentions.

[BSLZackKiesel]

WR Jacob Copeland has announced he won’t be playing in the team’s bowl game, and will enter the NFL Draft.

[BSLChrisStoner]

WR Jacob Copeland has announced he won’t be playing in the team’s bowl game, and will enter the NFL Draft.

I was hoping for a bit more there.  Thought if he came back he had a chance to be a big piece next year. 
Oh well, good luck to him.

[BSLZackKiesel]

WR Dontay Demus, Jr. has announced he won’t be playing in the team’s bowl game, and will enter the NFL Draft.

[BSLChrisStoner]

WR Dontay Demus, Jr. has announced he won’t be playing in the team’s bowl game, and will enter the NFL Draft.

 

Figure he'll look better 4 months from now.  That much further away from the injury, more time to focus on just getting ready.  
He never looked great this year, but I'd think he would get back to his preinjury self this coming year.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Is there gonna be anyone left to throw the ball to in that game? Better call Paul Johnson and see if he can install the triple-option in about two weeks of practices.