Maryland reversed the call but the scorn still stands
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By DERON SNYDER (as published in The Washington Times)
My wife, a University of Maryland alum who doesn’t follow sports, had what I imagine was the consensus reaction nationwide upon hearing that DJ Durkin will remain in place as the Terrapins football coach.
“What? So nobody is being held culpable for that kid’s death? Wow.”
Wow, indeed.
We live in an age and climate where shocking pronouncements are losing some sting, leaving us numb, because they arrive seemingly daily. But the University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents punctured our punch-drunk senses Tuesday. The board quickened onlookers around the country with a jolting decision to retain Durkin despite his significant role in Jordan McNair’s totally preventable death.
After being roundly criticized from all corners, rightfully so, the regents were forced to reconsider and fired Durkin Wednesday night.
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