out. This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point?
I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning
Why everybody is wrong about Maryland this year 🐢👇
If you didn’t follow me last year & only looking @TerpsFootball past records, you’re missing the bigger picture. Last year they were a cash cow for us
HC Mike Locksley quietly engineered one of the most cohesive rosters in the country. The Terps return 71% of its overall production—2nd nationally behind only Notre Dame (ever heard of them?) The public thinks they’re bottom tier Big Ten squad, but let’s dig in on why they’re wrong & why 7 wins is MAX value
1. Malik Washington- Big10’s best kept secret
When you have a QB, you have a chance. And Maryland has a certified weapon in Sophomore Malik Washington
Locksley didn’t just let him play; he completely restructured the offensive staff around him, hiring Clint Trickett as Offensive Coordinator. Trickett is a former FSU/West Virginia QB who coached under Lane Kiffin & spent years developing explosive, pro-style talent
As a freshman, Washington was thrown into the fire & delivered:
2,963 Passing Yards, 17 TDs,
303 Rushing Yards w/ 4 scores on the ground.
At 6’5”, 231 lbs, Malik is a physical powerhouse with a cannon arm who can run over linebackers on 3rd down which sets him above Big10 All-Time leading passer & former Terp Taulia Tagovaolia
Under Trickett’s quarterback-centric system, his game is going to take a monumental leap this year & continue to build a career rivaling Taulia
2. The offense is absolutely loaded with explosive weapons
You can’t sit back w/ 8 in coverage against this team. Maryland did an elite job of flanking Washington with size, speed, & proven Power 5 production:
• The Track Team WRs 🏃🏿🏃🏿: They have a physical mismatch in FSU transfer Jordan Scott (6’7”, 220 lbs) alongside veteran Tennessee transfer Kaleb Webb (6'5"). To complement that size, they brought in Wyoming transfer Chris Durr Jr. & sophomore speedster Ryan Manning to shred defenses in the slot
• The Dynamic Backfield: DeJuan Williams (who put up 927 all-purpose yards last season) splits carries w/ explosive sophomore Iverson Howard to give the Terps a physical, run-by-committee identity
• The Tight End Safety Valves: Dorian Fleming (Georgia State transfer/All-Sun Belt) & Auburn transfer Preston Howard gives Malik 2 of the most athletic tight end targets in the Big Ten
3. A top-5 defensive production unit in the country
While other Big10 programs are trying to teach new schemes to 20 different transfer portal guys, Maryland returns 74% of their defensive production—the 4th highest in the nation
• The Breakout Star 🌟 Edge rusher Zahir Mathis is back. He was a Freshman All-American last year & is one of the most violent, twitchy pass rushers in the Big Ten (6.0 sacks, 8.5 TFLs, 35 TTs, 1 blocked kicked)
• The Second-Level Leader: Senior LB Daniel Wingate (a projected high-round 2027 NFL Draft pick) turned down massive outside interest to return & anchor the defense
• The No-Fly Zone DB Room 🙅♂️Veteran corners Dontay Joyner & Jamare Glasker return to anchor a secondary that just added lockdown Boston College transfer Amari Jackson at Nickel. They are long, fast, & highly experienced
4. The schedule path is incredibly favorable
Terps have a highly manageable schedule that sets up for a hot start:
Hampton, Va Tech, UCLA at home & a dismantled UCONN on the road a highly realistic 4-0/3-1start
Rutgers, Illinois, Wisconsin & State Penn all have to travel to College Park. Only true "brutal" road games being Ohio State & USC
BUT Maryland catches the Buckeyes in between Hawkeyes & Hoosiers. Terps also get USC week after Trojans travel to Bloomington- 2 great trap game spots
THE PLAYS: 7+ wins +210 2.9U, 9+ wins +850 .6U
FanDuel treating Maryland like a team without an identity. In reality, they are one of the most cohesive, experienced rosters in the Big10 primed for a breakout if they can clip a OSU/USC in a trap game
Call me crazy, call me a homer - this season is going to be a lot of fun:
• Exciting young players
• Fun style of play on defense
There’s no human experience better than drinking beers, eating good food, and watching live football with your friends
FILL THE SHELL 🐢📈
🚨JOB SEARCH🚨
I will be graduating from the University of Maryland this May and am actively looking for on-air sports reporting/MMJ opportunities. Please feel free to share or contact me using the information at the start of my reel.
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Despite the insane ending & loss last night, Xfinity was ROCKIN for the Terps🐢
Been a while since Maryland had this level of environment. Maybe the best UMD home game environment I’ve ever seen - still a great day for the program
Death, taxes & the crowd pop at Birds games…
Legitimately few things better than these videos of nothing but the crowd noise. Absolutely insane that this game was in New Orleans & not at The Linc…
Listen to that crowd, man
🚨NFL FILMS MASTERCLASS:
An incredible video of #Eagles rookie cornerback Cooper DeJean’s pick-six off of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.
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ONE OF THE COLDEST VIDS OF THE YEAR. ICONIC.