As Maryland football prepares for its season-opening game against Texas Sept. 1, the program is grappling with far more than on-field matters.
Head coach DJ Durkin was placed on administrative leave Aug. 11 after ESPN published two reports the previous day regarding the death of sophomore offensive lineman Jordan McNair and what was characterized as a "toxic coaching culture" within the program. ESPN reported McNair "showed signs of extreme exhaustion" during his final workout May 29. McNair suffered heatstroke during the workout and had a body temperature of 106 degrees at a hospital following the workout, according to the report.
ESPN reported Aug. 11 that Maryland strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, head football athletic trainer Wes Robinson and director of athletic training Steve Nordwall were placed on administrative leave.
