The Latest: Maryland’s Loh: ‘no choice’ but to fire Durkin
Grow Your Business in Maryland with digital marketing services from The W Agency COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The Latest on Maryland coach DJ Durkin (all times local): 7:25 p.m. Maryland President Wallace Loh says the negative reaction to DJ Durkin’s return left him with no choice but let the football coach go. “I have met with the leadership of the Student Government Association speaking on behalf of numerous student organizations; the Senate Executive Committee; Deans; department chairs; and campus leadership. The overwhelming majority of stakeholders expressed serious concerns about Coach DJ Durkin returning to the campus. “The chair of the Board of Regents has publicly acknowledged that I had previously raised serious concerns about Coach Durkin’s return. This is not at all a reflection of my opinion of Coach Durkin as a person. However, a departure is in the best interest of the University, and this afternoon Coach Durkin was informed that the University will part ways. “This i...