Md. football coach, athletic director to return to jobs, reports say

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WASHINGTON — The University of Maryland’s head football coach will reportedly be back on the sidelines when the Terrapins play Michigan State on Saturday.

According to multiple reports, both DJ Durkin and Athletic Director Damon Evans will return to their positions following weeks of inquiries into the death of Terrapins offensive lineman Jordan McNair.

In addition, University President Wallace Loh will reportedly retire in June.

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The expected announcement Tuesday is the latest chapter in a saga that began with McNair’s death back in June. The 19-year-old collapsed after a preseason conditioning drill May 29 and died two weeks later. The reported cause of death was heatstroke.

Trainers on the scene May 29 did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field, according to an independent investigation into the student-athlete’s death.

An independent report found that the football program’s culture was not “toxic.” It did, however, make recommendations about the athletic department as a whole. No recommendations were made about personnel. But it was critical of the athletic department and, in particular, former strength and conditioning coach Rick Court, who was head coach DJ Durkin’s first hire.

Durkin had been on administrative leave since August.

University of Maryland System Board of Regents met via private conference call Monday to discuss the futures of Durkin, Evans and Loh. It was their fifth meeting in 11 days.

On Friday, the board had face-to-face meetings with Loh, Durkin and Evans and gave itself a Tuesday deadline “to announce any initial decisions and/or recommendations from the board.” Durkin had made a positive impression with the board when they met Friday, a source told WTOP.

The Board of Regents only has the power to hire and fire university presidents. The employment status of anyone else is determined by the leadership of the schools themselves.

WTOP’s John Domen and Neal Augenstein contributed to this report.

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