Maryland begins a season with great expectations Saturday when it takes on Towson.
During a practice in the second week of fall camp, Maryland’s Jeshaun Jones spotted teammates failing to perform drills with the fortitude and focus required to validate Coach Michael Locksley’s recent declaration the TerrapinsSo instead of deferring to another player to voice concern, the sixth-year wide receiver took it upon himself to do so. He urged everyone on the field to examine whether they had been pushing themselves to the outer limits of physical and mental endurance.
The moment was just one of many in fall camp underscoring Locksley and his staff’s mandate that a player-driven culture push Maryland to thrive at the highest levels. Jones, redshirt senior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, senior safety Beau Brade and a host of other veterans have taken the message to heart as the Terrapins approach Saturday’s season opener against visiting Towson, Locksley’s alma mater.“I wouldn’t say I needed to do it,” Jones said.
But what those programs don’t have entering this season is the comforting presence of a four-year starter at quarterback. Tagovailoa ranks first in school history in a litany of career statistics, including total offense , passing yards , passing touchdowns and efficiency .during which Maryland trimmed a 14-point deficit to 33-30 with 9:49 to play in College Park. Ohio State pulled away to win, 43-30, but Tagovailoa outperformed counterpart C.J. Stroud, a Heisman Trophy finalist and the No.
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