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[BaltBird 24]

Taulia struggled to win a big game, but he carried Locksley against the other mediocre and bad teams more times than not.

[BSLZackKiesel]

I haven’t dug into the contract specifics, but I believe Locksley’s buyout would be $25 million if they fired him this year. Seems very unrealistic that the boosters would shell out that kind of money, but I guess anything’s possible.

[BSLMikeLowe]

The really depressing part is that even if they did replace Locksley I doubt it would have much impact. The complete apathy among those who matter towards the program, and athletics in general, is so deeply entrenched that I’m not sure any coach could succeed there. And apathy is contagious, and has been endemic to the point there really doesn’t seem to be much of a response to last night’s result.

[BaltBird 24]

Yeah, probably cost too much to fire him and Maryland doesn't seem too interested in having a relevant football program, so no way they're going away from him. Just have to hope he can luck into another Taulia and be a consistent 6 win guy and get into a lower tier bowl game.

Sad situation all around.

[MikeinOwingsMills]

When did Maryland become so apathetic towards their athletic program? I guess the boosters did step up a bit for basketball this past offseason and brought in some more talent.

Fire Locksley, please.

 

Honestly - and I know others have noticed/mentioned it - it seems they're focused on and leaning hard into their "Public Ivy" status and really revving up their academic clout. The type of students they're admitting now would rather spend their Saturdays at the library than at SECU. 

 

I mean, which is great and I'm all for that, but you can clearly have top-tier academics and high-quality athletics. They only need to look at some of their B1G peers (including the new ones) for proof.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Honestly - and I know others have noticed/mentioned it - it seems they're focused on and leaning hard into their "Public Ivy" status and really revving up their academic clout. The type of students they're admitting now would rather spend their Saturdays at the library than at SECU. 
 
I mean, which is great and I'm all for that, but you can clearly have top-tier academics and high-quality athletics. They only need to look at some of their B1G peers (including the new ones) for proof.

There is plenty of evidence that indicates having successful revenue athletic programs increases the applicant pool to your school and allows you to be more selective with who you admit. It really can be a win-win if you want it enough.

[BaltBird 24]

Maryland will always be a basketball school first, football second. At least it appears they're pumping money into the one program that could make the school relevant again.

Their peak in football is probably what we've seen over the past couple of years.... 6-7 wins, mid bowl game, some near upsets against the blue blood programs.

[BSLRoseKatz]

Honestly - and I know others have noticed/mentioned it - it seems they're focused on and leaning hard into their "Public Ivy" status and really revving up their academic clout. The type of students they're admitting now would rather spend their Saturdays at the library than at SECU. 

 

I mean, which is great and I'm all for that, but you can clearly have top-tier academics and high-quality athletics. They only need to look at some of their B1G peers (including the new ones) for proof.

 

The student section looked pretty full at kickoff from what I saw, how invested they are in the team is its own discussion but I really don't think the student body being 20% more comp sci nerds who hate sports is making a particularly big dent in the program's success