It doesn't matter what side of the fence your on concerning the firing of Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen but if your a Terrapin supporter it must have been great to see the Terps put a whoppin' on East Carolina in the Military Bowl.
Maryland crushed the Pirates 51-20.
CSN Washington's Chick Hernandez filed this report from RFK Stadium.
After the game outgoing coach Ralph Friedgen gives some insight on what the new coach can expect. (Thanks Baltimore Sun.com)
Finally Friedgen talks about the support he received from the Terrapin fans. (Thanks Baltimore Sun.com)
After the game Maryland wide receiver Torrey Smith told CSN Washington's Chick Hernandez that he's going pro.
I've known Ralph Friedgen for six years and he is gruff but always gave you what you were seeking and gave you his time. There's no doubt he loves his players and the feeling is mutual. If Friedgen wants to coach again he will, he still has young lives to touch.
Showing posts with label Ralph Friedgen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ralph Friedgen. Show all posts
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Emotional Friedgen Speaks
The Holiday's have been hell for Maryland head coach Ralph Friedgen. It would be for anyone who loses the job they love and whose been successful.
Back in 2001 Ralph Friedgen put the paddles to the Maryland football program and revived it back from the dead. Then with the exception of last year's two win monstosity kept the Terps winning consistantly.
You know the rest of the story, new University president and athletic director comes in and changes happen.
Friedgen coaches his last game Wednesday against East Carolina in the Military Bowl in Washington, D.C. He spoke to the media for the first time since the firing Monday.
(Thanks Baltimore Sun)
Back in 2001 Ralph Friedgen put the paddles to the Maryland football program and revived it back from the dead. Then with the exception of last year's two win monstosity kept the Terps winning consistantly.
You know the rest of the story, new University president and athletic director comes in and changes happen.
Friedgen coaches his last game Wednesday against East Carolina in the Military Bowl in Washington, D.C. He spoke to the media for the first time since the firing Monday.
(Thanks Baltimore Sun)
Monday, December 20, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: Ralph Friedgen Is No Longer Maryland's Head Coach, Will Coach Military Bowl Game
Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson made it official, Ralph Friedgen has been bought out of his final year of his contract. That buyout is approximately two million dollars in guaranteed compensation and benefits.
“I sincerely thank and commend Ralph for his decade of good work as Maryland’s Head Football Coach as well as his and his wife Gloria’s efforts on behalf of his alma mater over the last ten years,” said Anderson said in a statement released by the University. “The decision to honor the financial terms of Ralph’s current contract, while moving immediately forward with a national search for the best coach to lead Maryland football into the future was not an easy one. I am confident it was the right business decision for our long term strategy to move Maryland Athletics from good to great.”
Anderson said in a press conference that the tipping point of the coaching change was James Franklin becoming the head coach at Vanderbilt. Anderson said that Friedgen would still be the head coach if Franklin stayed at Maryland.
Neither Anderson nor Friedgen felt a lame duck season was in the best interest of either party but a contract extension for Friedgen and bringing in a new coaching staff wasn’t happening.
“I wasn’t prepared and I wasn’t willing to do that.” Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson said at a news conference. “I was looking to move the program in a different direction but I wasn’t willing to give him [Friedgen] a contract extension.”
Throughout the press conference Anderson kept referring to this as a business decision and for the most part business was good on the field but the bottom line was suffering. The Terps played to less than capacity at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium on Saturday's and their were empty and unsold suites which is a cash cow to football programs.
“We are all concerned about that but the thing is is that I’m looking long term.” Anderson said. “If we do the right thing long term we are going to have people come and support the University of Maryland’s football program. A person in my position would take that into account but there were many things taken into account.”
Mike Leach has been rumored to already be in line to be the next head coach of the Terrapins. During the press conference the only thing about Leach the Maryland A.D. would admit is that he's on the list of candidates. Anderson wouldn't reveal who else is in play but hopes to have a coach in place by January 4th.
Friedgen will coach the Terps in the Military Bowl December 29th in Washsington, D.C.
Here's video of today's press conference. (Thanks CSN Washington)
“I sincerely thank and commend Ralph for his decade of good work as Maryland’s Head Football Coach as well as his and his wife Gloria’s efforts on behalf of his alma mater over the last ten years,” said Anderson said in a statement released by the University. “The decision to honor the financial terms of Ralph’s current contract, while moving immediately forward with a national search for the best coach to lead Maryland football into the future was not an easy one. I am confident it was the right business decision for our long term strategy to move Maryland Athletics from good to great.”
Anderson said in a press conference that the tipping point of the coaching change was James Franklin becoming the head coach at Vanderbilt. Anderson said that Friedgen would still be the head coach if Franklin stayed at Maryland.
Neither Anderson nor Friedgen felt a lame duck season was in the best interest of either party but a contract extension for Friedgen and bringing in a new coaching staff wasn’t happening.
“I wasn’t prepared and I wasn’t willing to do that.” Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson said at a news conference. “I was looking to move the program in a different direction but I wasn’t willing to give him [Friedgen] a contract extension.”
Throughout the press conference Anderson kept referring to this as a business decision and for the most part business was good on the field but the bottom line was suffering. The Terps played to less than capacity at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium on Saturday's and their were empty and unsold suites which is a cash cow to football programs.
“We are all concerned about that but the thing is is that I’m looking long term.” Anderson said. “If we do the right thing long term we are going to have people come and support the University of Maryland’s football program. A person in my position would take that into account but there were many things taken into account.”
Mike Leach has been rumored to already be in line to be the next head coach of the Terrapins. During the press conference the only thing about Leach the Maryland A.D. would admit is that he's on the list of candidates. Anderson wouldn't reveal who else is in play but hopes to have a coach in place by January 4th.
Friedgen will coach the Terps in the Military Bowl December 29th in Washsington, D.C.
Here's video of today's press conference. (Thanks CSN Washington)
BREAKING: Ralph Friedgen And Maryland Staring Each Other Down, Maryland Wins
If University of Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson is going to get rid of Ralph Friedgen as head football coach it's going to cost him.http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/terps/bal-ralph-friedgen-mike-leach-1219,0,3347164.story
The University has not come to an agreement with Friedgen to retire which will force Maryland to buy out his contract at roughly two million dollars. Maryland has already informed Friedgen he won't be back as head coach in 2011.
Sources have told OSG that Friedgen plans to coach Maryland's Military Bowl game against East Carolina December 29th.
A press conference is scheduled for 3:00pm today at the Comcast Center where Maryland athletic director Kevin Anderson will discuss the football program. That's what the release from Maryland's Athletic Media Relations office said.
Orangebloods.com is reporting that Mike Leach will become the new head coach at Maryland. A source close to the situation told OSG Leach might be on the list but that's as far as its gone.
UPDATE:
Baltimore Sun sports writer Jeff Barker was a guest Monday on SIRIUSXM's College Football Playbook hosted by Jack Arute and Mike Leach. In his blog Barker writes that Leach would be interested in the Maryland head coaching job.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/maryland_terps/blog/2010/12/leach_i_would_talk_to_maryland.html
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/college/maryland_terps/blog/2010/12/leach_i_would_talk_to_maryland.html
"I would talk to Maryland, and I would look at it and see what their goals and objectives are." Leach is quoted in Barker's blog.
Leach did go on to say he hasn't talked to any at Maryland.
Photo Courtesy: APHere's Leach commenting on the Maryland gig...
((HT: CSNWashington))
1500 UPDATE: Maryland is buying out Friedgen's contract, effective January 2nd, to include the roughly US$2-million remaining. Friedgen will coach the team in the Military Bowl.
Maryland's Athletic Department is paying for the buyout, AD Kevin Anderson maintains that no state funds will be used to pay the seven figures.
The jump of James Franklin to Vanderbilt necessitated the thoughts of buying Friedgen out. Anderson didn't think just having a head coach around for the final year of his deal could bring quality recruits and he feels the move is for the program's long-term success.
A national search begins immediately... Anderson maintains that no one has been contacted as of yet...
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friedgen On His Way Out At Maryland
Things are going down at the University of Maryland. Sources close to the situation tell OSG that head coach Ralph Friedgen and athletic director Kevin Anderson will meet Monday where it is expected that Friedgen will step down as head coach. It is Friedgen's wish to coach the Military Bowl December 29th against East Carolina.
Our sources did not confirm that Mike Leach is the new head coach at Maryland. Many outlets are reporting that Leach to Maryland is a done deal.
Here's a report from CSN Washington citing their sources.
It was generally thought that Ralph Friedgen saved his job as Maryland head coach going 8-4 this season however, it has become apparent that the powers that be wanted a divorce no matter how messy it is.
Kevin Anderson has only been on the job as Maryland athletic director for a short time. Anderson obviously believes he knows what is best for the football program and has decided it involves a radical change.
It's bad P.R. to force Friedgen out after the successful year Maryland had, one where Friedgen earned ACC Coach of the Year a few weeks ago.
It's even riskier to hire Mike Leach who, if you follow his track record at Texas Tech, has a problem with authority.
In the big picture college football is a business and while the product on the field this year was outstanding it didn't equate into a larger dollars. More that a few luxury suites at Byrd Stadium were empty, the stadium was half capacity at best for games and the fan base was apathetic.
For Terp fans, is this change you can believe in.
Our sources did not confirm that Mike Leach is the new head coach at Maryland. Many outlets are reporting that Leach to Maryland is a done deal.
Here's a report from CSN Washington citing their sources.
It was generally thought that Ralph Friedgen saved his job as Maryland head coach going 8-4 this season however, it has become apparent that the powers that be wanted a divorce no matter how messy it is.
Kevin Anderson has only been on the job as Maryland athletic director for a short time. Anderson obviously believes he knows what is best for the football program and has decided it involves a radical change.
It's bad P.R. to force Friedgen out after the successful year Maryland had, one where Friedgen earned ACC Coach of the Year a few weeks ago.
It's even riskier to hire Mike Leach who, if you follow his track record at Texas Tech, has a problem with authority.
In the big picture college football is a business and while the product on the field this year was outstanding it didn't equate into a larger dollars. More that a few luxury suites at Byrd Stadium were empty, the stadium was half capacity at best for games and the fan base was apathetic.
For Terp fans, is this change you can believe in.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friedgen is done, whether he retires or not
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| Ralph Friedgen/Courtesy: stesports.com |
Yes, Brother Jon reported on the Joe Schad story Friday saying that Maryland is going to ask their coach, Ralph Friedgen to retire. That was only partially true.
Apparently, word comes today that he was told "You cannot coach the team next season". Yes, he still has been asked to "Retire", but he hasn't agreed to do it. If he doesn't, it appears Maryland will buy out the last year of his contract.
Call it semantics or whatever else you want, either way consider him done. Friedgen went 8-4 this season, coming off of last years 2-10 and Bottom of the Barrel designation.
Read more from the Baltimore Sun RIGHT HERE
Yes, the Sun is also saying the your early leader as a replacement would be the irrepressible Mike Leach. It makes sense, for all the reasons mentioned in the story. We don't for a second believe the Schad report mentioning Mike Locksley. While Maryland hasn't exactly handled this well, they, under no circumstance we could see....or understand, would go after Locksley, proud owner of 2 wins in two years at New Mexico.
****UPDATE ALREADY***Our friends at Orangebloods.com also report that Leach to Maryland is a done deal. Remember, Maryland AD Kevin Anderson already has said "Next week, everyone will understand where we're going".
Read Chip Brown's excellent article RIGHT HERE
We do feel a bit badly for the Friedge, one of the good guys in coaching. We got the opportunity, albeit briefly, to interact with him when he was the offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech and he seemed like a pretty straight up guy. We wish him well.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Friedgen Asked To Retire...???
((HT: ESPN, Schad))
The first thing the HQ is going to say is: Consider your source...
But now that James Franklin is going to Vandy, there is talk according to Schad that Ralph Friedgen may be asked to retire and accept a buyout. Remember, the Terps saved a million bucks by not having to name Franklin head coach after all...
When Franklin jumped, AD Kevin Anderson was asked about Friedgen's future ((or lack thereof)), and he wouldn't bite. Three assistants are going with Franklin to Nashvegas as part of the deal.
The names that are giving Schad-enfreude are: Mike Leach, Tyrone Willingham, and Mike Locksley. All three are scaring the HQ into thinking that there HAVE to be better names out there than Locksley- at least.
Kevin Anderson, if you believe in higher powers: Mike Locksley...???
Make it stop before it begins...
More when we know more...
But, above all else, support yout Terps... and your troops...
((HT: MarylandAthletics))
The first thing the HQ is going to say is: Consider your source...
But now that James Franklin is going to Vandy, there is talk according to Schad that Ralph Friedgen may be asked to retire and accept a buyout. Remember, the Terps saved a million bucks by not having to name Franklin head coach after all...
When Franklin jumped, AD Kevin Anderson was asked about Friedgen's future ((or lack thereof)), and he wouldn't bite. Three assistants are going with Franklin to Nashvegas as part of the deal.
The names that are giving Schad-enfreude are: Mike Leach, Tyrone Willingham, and Mike Locksley. All three are scaring the HQ into thinking that there HAVE to be better names out there than Locksley- at least.
Kevin Anderson, if you believe in higher powers: Mike Locksley...???
Make it stop before it begins...
More when we know more...
But, above all else, support yout Terps... and your troops...
((HT: MarylandAthletics))
Monday, July 27, 2009
ACC Football Kickoff Day 2
Day 2 of the ACC preseason football kickoff is in the books with a day full of coach speak. Here's a few snap shots.
Here's your answers as to why, thanks to our friends at WRAL-TV and WRALSportsFan.com
He has no desire to leave the game. Here's the proof, thanks to our friends at 99.9 The Fan
Photos Courtesy: The ACC.com & AP
Ralph Friedgen is very fired up about his Maryland team. The Terps are picked to finish 5th in the Atlantic Division, have issues on defense and at wide receiver but Fridge is smitten' over this team. According to coach Friedgen, the Terps didn't have one bad spring practice, has a united locker room and doesn't complain. Whether that translates into wins remains to be seen but the Top Terp is in a good mood.
After Duke head coach David Cutcliffe left the table I was ready to run through a wall for him. Coach Cut is a master motivator. Remember yesterday they players said they expect to win 7 games and go to a bowl. Cutcliffe backed that statement, he expects the same thing from the Blue Devils. I'm a believer in Duke football and like I said yesterday I will be openly rooting for Duke.
Here's your answers as to why, thanks to our friends at WRAL-TV and WRALSportsFan.com
Bobby Bowden was well, Bobby B. Bowden joked about his "race" with Joe Paterno in their race to the death for most wins in college football.
He has no desire to leave the game. Here's the proof, thanks to our friends at 99.9 The Fan
Separated By Birth: Boston College Head Coach Frank Spaziani & Tom Selleck
Photos Courtesy: The ACC.com & AP
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