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[BSLChrisStoner]

I don't mind (might even like) the extension... the salary bump is interesting.  Still seems like they have salary constraints keeping assistants... that's some additional $ that could be used there.  

[BSLMikeLowe]

I don't mind (might even like) the extension... the salary bump is interesting.  Still seems like they have salary constraints keeping assistants... that's some additional $ that could be used there.  

 

A lot of times the assistant salary pool is referenced, if not explicitly spelled out in the head coach's contract. Hopefully he negotiated a bigger pool in there. I'm sure he at least tried. With that new TV deal kicking in this fall, the money ought to be there.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Maryland’s spring game will be broadcast on BTN, starting live here in a couple minutes.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Glaze, Moran, Harris, Bullock, and Ayedze starting left to right on the offensive line’s first team.

[BSLZackKiesel]

First big play comes on an RPO slant pass from Tagovailoa to Felton.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Both defenses the standouts thus far, first and second team units getting consistent pressure.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Concerns about the offensive line won’t be eased by this game. Taulia under constant pressure. Lots of new guys though, so was always going to take time for them to gel.

[BSLZackKiesel]

DB Ja’Quan Sheppard, transfer from Cincinnati who’s expected to play a huge role this season, goes down with a scary head injury.

[BSLZackKiesel]

DB Ja’Quan Sheppard, transfer from Cincinnati who’s expected to play a huge role this season, goes down with a scary head injury.

Sheppard will be carted off the field. Hate to see this in a spring game, hopefully it isn’t serious enough to keep him out this season.

[BSLZackKiesel]

First touchdown of the day is scored by the second-team offense. Deep pass from Billy Edwards, Jr. to Robert Smith.

[BSLZackKiesel]

First team offense gets their first touchdown, a red zone pass from Taulia Tagovailoa to Tyrese Chambers.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Preston Howard really flashing here. Former QB turned TE, has a chance to play a role behind Dyches this year.

[BSLZackKiesel]

DB Tarheeb Still lands awkwardly on his right shoulder and is down on the field. Not a good day to be a Maryland cornerback.

[BSLZackKiesel]

First team offense gets their first touchdown, a red zone pass from Taulia Tagovailoa to Tyrese Chambers.

Another touchdown reception for Chambers, this time from Cam Edge.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Sounds like a bit of a rough day regarding the OLine and some of the injuries so far. It is spring though. Hopefully they’ve learned what they wanted to learn from this and get better.

I’m excited about the ‘23 season. Thanks for all the updates, Zack.

[BSLChrisStoner]

DB Ja’Quan Sheppard, transfer from Cincinnati who’s expected to play a huge role this season, goes down with a scary head injury.

Ugh.  That's rough.  Obviously hope he's ok.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Locksley says that Sheppard was cleared to return, but didn’t play for precautionary reasons. They’re still waiting news on Still’s shoulder.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Sounds like they hired former 49ers/PSU linebacker and Suitland native NaVorro Bowman as a defensive analyst.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Ralph Friedgen has been named to the 2024 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

[BSLMikeLowe]

The Athletic (paywall): Maryland football success is always fleeting. How can the Terps rewrite the narrative in the Big Ten?

 

Interesting quote from Locksley indicating how fast college football changed, and particularly how money is allocated has changed. He seems to express regret that they just put $150M into a football facility right at the dawn of the NIL era.

 

“Unfortunately, we moved in at a time when facilities have been de-emphasized in a recruit’s mind,” Locksley said. “Because they’d get dressed in the trash can for $25,000.”