I haven't been following this very closely. Did Durkin's suspension come about as a result of a complaint by a parent? And what is "toxic football culture?" At first pass I thought that sounded like BS and what was needed was an Rx for tough pills. I'm beginning to suspected that this issue may have been raised by the University President as a knee jerk reaction and to deflect from the tragic death of the student athlete. But again, I haven't been paying attention.
I believe I've mentioned it several times in this thread.
Toxic culture story comes from Heather Dinich, who has a history with Maryland, and the lawyer who is representing Jordan McNair's parents. The same lawyer who represented Freddie Gray. He went straight to her.
The goal is to destroy public opinion first, then destroy them in the courtroom.
Again, Damian Prince and Derwin Gray came back for their senior seasons, and based that decision off of what they thought DJ Durkin could do with this team.
Many of the players tweeted not to believe what you read the day the article came out.
Other players like Shane Cockerille, who said he wasn't a model student or football player, still gave credit to Durkin and said it was nowhere near what was being said. Perry Hills said the same thing.
But apparently there are disgruntled players out there and a coach or two, one of which is presumably now at Penn State, who claimed they were too mean to the players.
Now, I know recruiting is a dirty business, but this may be one of the slimiest things I've ever seen.
