Coach on the Hot Seat

[JD Racer Dad]

CBS Sports today, Maryland in a tough spot

Inside Maryland football's turnaround plan: Why success now hinges on spending big

Indiana's rapid rise shows what's possible for a 'basketball school.' Maryland's challenge is closing the gap in spending, belief and results

www.cbssports.com

 

[JD Racer Dad]

CBS Maryland's New Regime
Will Locksley Succeed

Inside Maryland football's turnaround plan: Why success now hinges on spending big

Indiana's rapid rise shows what's possible for a 'basketball school.' Maryland's challenge is closing the gap in spending, belief and results

www.cbssports.com

 

[JD Racer Dad]

Tough year to change head coaches in FBS this year.
Locksley to come back in 2026

Mike Locksley to return as Maryland coach in 2026, Terps AD eyes NIL boost

Maryland athletic director Jim Smith is backing Locksley despite the Terrapins' 4-5 record this season

www.cbssports.com

 

[JD Racer Dad]

Like to hear more on how Maryland hopes to raise more NIL and how much

Terps keeping Locksley, will up funding, AD says

The Terrapins will retain football coach Mike Locksley and plan to increase funding for the program, Maryland athletic director Jim Smith told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

www.espn.com

 

[JD Racer Dad]

Pressure Builds on Smith and Locksley

https://247sports.com/college/maryland/article/after-the-decision-to-bring-back-mike-locksley-pressure-grows-for-locksley-and-ad-jim-smith-261866200/

 

[Sportster 72]

They are just kicking the can down the road.

 

[JD Racer Dad]

They are just kicking the can down the road.

I think so too.
But there is a rumored reluctance by boosters to help with or pay buy out.
And with the number of better jobs already open and rumored to be open, it'll be tough to get a good coach.
Might end up like UCLA with a less than good choice late with the last guy.

9 P4 openings counting VT with Franklyn taking it today.
Could be 20 some think.
If guys like Kiffin (sp) move that leaves just another better than Maryland opening in schools like O'Miss.
We aren't getting a guy like the current JMU coach.

At Maryland you have to build a fan base as well as a program
State Penn packs the place, LSU, etc

Tough to do what Stanford did, a temp coach for a year.

 

[Sportster 72]

I think so too.
But there is a rumored reluctance by boosters to help with or pay buy out.
And with the number of better jobs already open and rumored to be open, it'll be tough to get a good coach.
Might end up like UCLA with a less than good choice late with the last guy.

9 P4 openings counting VT with Franklyn taking it today.
Could be 20 some think.
If guys like Kiffin (sp) move that leaves just another better than Maryland opening in schools like O'Miss.
We aren't getting a guy like the current JMU coach.

At Maryland you have to build a fan base as well as a program
State Penn packs the place, LSU, etc

Tough to do what Stanford did, a temp coach for a year.

Sadly Maryland is not a destination spot.

Little fan interest, not a lot of alumni support. Agree they are not going to pay for a fired coach.

 

[JD Racer Dad]

Maryland made the final CBSSports Bottom 25
With a note about Maryland.

College football rankings: Bottom 25 national champion crowned for 2025

North Carolina and Oklahoma State were among the Power Four's most futile teams this season

www.cbssports.com