Dr. Rod Walters: Best Practices Weren't Followed Regarding Jordan McNair

9/24/18

By Luke Jackson, PressBox

Dr. Rod Walters, who was hired by the University of Maryland in June to investigate the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, said at a news conference Sept. 21 that the school did not follow best practices after McNair showed signs of heatstroke May 29.

Walters' news conference was televised on the Big Ten Network.

The full 74-page report by Walters Inc. was released Sept. 21 and can be read on the University System of Maryland's website.

James Brady, the chair of the USM Board of Regents, said Walters' findings will be given to the eight-person commission tasked with investigating the culture of the football program. Maryland head football coach DJ Durkin remains on administrative leave.

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