We’re entering the end of the non-conference season, and the college basketball world is starting to shake itself out. The Duke Blue Devils may not be undefeated, and they’re just No. 2 in the country right now, but R.J. Barrett, Zion Williamson and company are heavy favorites to take home the title. Bovada has updated […]
Read MoreButch Jones Has Officially Landed A New Coaching Job
Butch Jones is headed to Maryland. The former Cincinnati and Tennessee head coach has officially accepted a position on Mike Locksley’s staff, according to a new report. InsideMDSports.com’s Jeff Ermann first reported that the Jones hire was a done deal. The Spun reported via sources on Monday that Jones was in College Park interviewing with […]
Read More7-Foot-2 5-Star Center Gives Big Update On Recruitment
Hunter Dickinson is expected to be one of the biggest recruiting targets in the class of 2020… literally. The 7-foot-2 center is a five-star player from prestigious DeMatha Catholic in Maryland. His recruitment hasn’t hit a fever pitch quite yet, but expect that to come soon. Dickinson is ranked No. 19 overall by 247Sports‘ composite […]
Read MoreMaryland Has Reportedly Found Its New Head Football Coach
Maryland has been looking for a new head coach since D.J. Durkin was fired in the aftermath of the Jordan McNair tragedy. Now, it appears the Terps are done searching. Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley had previously been reported to be the top candidate in College Park. Tonight, Stadium’s Brett McMurphy reported that Locksley will […]
Read MoreLuke Fickell Drawing Interest From Major School
It doesn’t seem like we’re going to have a crazy coaching carousel this year. Kansas and North Carolina have already filled their vacancies with coaches that were out of the sports, and the biggest potential opening—USC—is keeping Clay Helton for another year. That leaves Maryland football. After a prolonged set of investigations following the scandals […]
Read MoreAlabama Coach Is ‘Leading Candidate’ For Major Job
As schools like Kansas and North Carolina have wasted little time with their vacancies, the Maryland football coaching search has been quiet. One big name assistant has been connected to the job for weeks, however: Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley. The Washington, D.C. native and two-time Maryland staffer has helped Tua Tagovailoa and the Alabama […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 13
Rivalry week is here! College Football Week 13 brings many of the top rivalries in the sport. The Game between Ohio State and Michigan has long been one of the best rivalries in college football. On Saturday, the stakes are extremely high, with both fighting for potential College Football Playoff considerations. Elsewhere, the Iron Bowl […]
Read MoreOhio State Survives 52-51 After Maryland Misses 2-Point Play
Ohio State’s Big Ten and College Football Playoff hopes are alive, somehow. The Buckeyes just survived in shocking fashion against Maryland. After Dwayne Haskins’ third rushing touchdown of the game put the Buckeyes up 52-45 on the first possession of overtime, Maryland scored in two plays to make it 52-51. At that point, the Terps’ […]
Read MoreFormer Ohio State Star Calls One Aspect Of Maryland’s Stadium “Hot Garbage”
It’s no secret that schools like Ohio State, Alabama and Clemson have the best of the best when it comes to facilities. Other programs, especially those that don’t rake in money from football, are at a disadvantage. The disparity was on display Saturday morning. Colin Hass-Hill of Eleven Warriors posted a photo of Ohio State’s […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 12
It is the second-to-last week of the college football season, which means a less-than-excellent set of games. The main culprit for College Football Week 12 is the SEC, from which most members have tune-ups for next week’s rivalry clashes. That means we have a bunch of SEC vs. FCS and Group of Five games, and […]
Read MorePenn State vs. Maryland Game Time, Channel Released
This season was plagued by questionable fourth-quarter decisions for Penn State, but finishing the year with three consecutive wins would certainly alleviate the pain. Last Saturday, the Nittany Lions were victorious over Wisconsin. While an upcoming battle with Rutgers should provide an easy opponent, the final game against Maryland will be crucial. If Penn State […]
Read MoreKansas AD Responds To Report Of Controversial Candidate
As David Beaty coaches out the string for Kansas football, athletic director Jeff Long has launched a search for his successor. This morning, rumors about former Maryland coach D.J. Durkin popped up. Jayhawk Slant, the Rivals site covering the Jayhawks, reported that Long spoke with Durkin about the opening. Reporter Jon Kirby went on to […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 11
After a rough Week 9, The Spun staff got mostly back on track with our picks for Week 10. Now, we’re on to College Football Week 11. Things kick off tonight in the Power Five, with No. 14 NC State hosting in-state rival Wake Forest. Tomorrow night, red hot Syracuse team hosts struggling Louisville, and […]
Read MoreTim Tebow Made An Extremely Controversial Statement On ‘First Take’ Today
ESPN/SEC Network’s Tim Tebow joined First Take this morning, and he wasn’t without his opinions on the D.J. Durkin fiasco at Maryland. On Tuesday, Maryland’s Board of Regent decided to keep Durkin, after an investigation into the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, and an ESPN report of a “toxic culture” within his program. Durkin had […]
Read MoreMaryland Player Accused Of Beating Up Teammate Releases Statement
The ongoing controversy at the Maryland football program has led to some pretty serious accusations – some proven, some hotly contested. Earlier today, a report came out stating that some Maryland players had beaten up punter Matt Barber. This was reportedly a consequence of Barber allegedly talking to investigators about now-fired head coach D.J. Durkin. […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 10
Last weekend’s college football action was not great for the teams in the back-end of the Top 25. A number of previously-ranked teams lost, leading to a major shake-up in the polls. There is also a new ranking, from which the public Top 25 numbers are now based on. The first College Football Playoff rankings […]
Read MoreUgly Details Emerge From Fight At Maryland’s Practice
On Wednesday afternoon, Maryland reversed its decision to reinstate head football coach DJ Durkin after severe outside pressure and angst from the university’s students. Maryland relieved Durkin of his head coaching duties following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair. That’s just the start of Maryland’s issues from Wednesday. According to a report from Wednesday, […]
Read MoreCollege Football Insider Names 5 Head Coaches As Candidates For New Big Ten Vacancy
A day after reinstating him as head coach of Maryland football, D.J. Durkin was fired on Wednesday after the Terrapins’ practice. The decision came down after significant pressure, both outside from people like governor Larry Hogan, and within the program from parents and players on the roster. Maryland becomes the second team to fire its head […]
Read MoreThis Coach Might Be The Favorite To Land The Maryland Job
Following tons of backlash from the public, Maryland finally parted ways with D.J. Durkin, as the football program is in search of a new head coach. Well, it sounds like a familiar face is gaining momentum to become a favorite for the job. The Terrapins will need time to rebuild the face of their program, […]
Read More5 Potential Replacements For D.J. Durkin At Maryland
As of Tuesday, Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin had spoken to his team, and was set to return as head coach. The school’s Board of Regents was keen on keeping him and athletic director Damon Evans, despite reported protestations from school president Wallace Loh. That changed today. A number of players reportedly walked out from […]
Read MorePaul Finebaum Blasts Maryland For Reinstating D.J. Durkin
Maryland’s decision to reinstate head coach D.J. Durkin yesterday was met with plenty of blowback. Durkin had been on paid leave since August 11 following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair and reports of a “toxic culture” within the program. McNair’s parents responded to the news last night, with Jordan’s father Marty saying he […]
Read MoreMaryland OL Reacts To D.J. Durkin Returning To Team
Earlier today, Maryland announced the news that head football coach D.J. Durkin was returning to the team for the remainder of the season. Durkin has been on paid leave since August 11 in the wake of the death of Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair. Reports at the time claimed Durkin had allowed a “toxic culture” […]
Read MoreMaryland Has Made A Decision On Head Coach D.J. Durkin
Maryland head coach D.J. Durkin has been away from the program on paid leave since August following the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair and reports of a “toxic culture” in College Park. Reportedly, the university has made a decision on his future. Durkin will return to the team and be back on the sidelines […]
Read MoreThe Spun’s 2018 College Football Staff Picks: Week 9
The headline game of last week wound up being Ohio State football’s trip to Purdue. Like in their trip to Iowa last week, the Buckeyes were shellacked by a feisty Big Ten West foe. Last season’s 55-24 loss wound up severely hurting Ohio State’s College Football Playoff chances. The team already had a more excusable […]
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