by Zack Kiesel | Aug 8, 2022 | Terps Football
In an odd-front defensive scheme like Maryland runs, the inside linebackers play the most important positions on the field. Responsible for both stopping the run and covering the middle of the field against short passes, their versatility and leadership are crucial to...
by Zack Kiesel | Aug 2, 2022 | Terps Football
Despite Brian Williams being Maryland’s third defensive coordinator in five years, the team has run an odd-front scheme in every season since head coach Michael Locksley arrived in College Park. The outside linebacker positions are some of the most difficult to play...
by Zack Kiesel | Jul 29, 2022 | Terps Football
During the offseason, Maryland was believed to have hired longtime SEC defensive coordinator Kevin Steele to lead its defense. That move likely would’ve moved the team from an odd to even-front base unit. But after Steele spurned the Terrapins for a higher-paying...
by Zack Kiesel | Jul 22, 2022 | Terps Football
Much like their offensive tackles, Maryland will return plenty of experience along the interior of their offensive line in 2022. While there was some uncertainty at the center position towards the beginning of last year, this group should be solidified from the jump....
by Zack Kiesel | Jul 14, 2022 | Terps Football
One of the biggest reasons for Maryland’s success in the passing game last season was the time afforded to quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa by his offensive linemen. The line was led by veteran tackles Jaelyn Duncan on the left side and Spencer Anderson on the right,...
by Zack Kiesel | Jul 11, 2022 | Terps Football
In addition to the team’s extremely talented group of wide receivers last season, the tight ends also contributed in a major way to the passing game’s success. Chigoziem Okonkwo finished third on the team in receiving yards and was tied for the most touchdown...
