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http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/14273967/dj-durkin-named-coach-maryland-terrapins

I dont follow college football, so I can't begin to tell you, if this is an upgrade, or the best man for the top.

But, I don't get, Maryland saying they want to improve their offense as top priority, and then bring in a defense guy as the Head Coach.

Michigan defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin was named the new head coach of the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday.

Durkin was attractive to Maryland, a source said, because of his fire and passion, recruiting prowess and lineage to Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh.

Durkin's offensive plans would likely fit along the lines of Ohio State's spread-power attack, as Maryland leadership had made it clear offensive improvement was paramount.

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I dont follow college football, so I can't begin to tell you, if this is an upgrade, or the best man for the top.

But, I don't get, Maryland saying they want to improve their offense as top priority, and then bring in a defense guy as the Head Coach.

I get what your saying but just because you have a defensive minded head coach doesn't mean you can't have a great offense. Look at the 2000 Ravens, Billick an "offensive genius" that guided one of the best defenses in history. This guy is a good recruiter that will hire the right people to get the job done on offense. From everything I'm reading, this move is getting rave reviews throughout football. Now let's see what happens with Mike Locksley.

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I get what your saying but just because you have a defensive minded head coach doesn't mean you can't have a great offense. Look at the 2000 Ravens, Billick an "offensive genius" that guided one of the best defenses in history. This guy is a good recruiter that will hire the right people to get the job done on offense. From everything I'm reading, this move is getting rave reviews throughout football. Now let's see what happens with Mike Locksley.

From what I understand, he's a great recruiter! Look at the coaches that hired him and who likes him. This guy is a rising star and although he has a defensive background, I think he's respected enough to go out and get the right staff to compliment him. I hope they allow him to make the decision on his staff though. If he chooses Locksley and Locksely wants to come back (I read he's a bit butt hurt right now) then great, but if he wants to bring in someone else, then he should be allowed to do so. If the guy is as good a recruiter as they say, even if he misses out on some of these Locksley guys he should be able to make up for it next year!

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I get what your saying but just because you have a defensive minded head coach doesn't mean you can't have a great offense. Look at the 2000 Ravens, Billick an "offensive genius" that guided one of the best defenses in history. This guy is a good recruiter that will hire the right people to get the job done on offense. From everything I'm reading, this move is getting rave reviews throughout football. Now let's see what happens with Mike Locksley.

I think had a strong DC that he allow to run the defense.

I hear what you are saying, just between he thinks defense, doesn't mean, he can't have a good offense.

But, I think its easier for an Offense DC come in and do a good job, then a Defense DC come in and having a great offense. I think most cases in history will back this up.

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It really depends on how they rated him. Maybe the best offensive hire they could make was only a 3 star hire, and this guy they rated as a 5 star hire. You have to go with him.

I think it is true that defensive first hires are becoming more of a risk, because the game is moving towards such an offensive model. B.C. led the ACC in defense this year and went winless in the conference. If Alabama plays Clemson or OU, I'm not confident in them holding those teams under 30. The game is less about "can you stop the other team" and more about "can you answer." Defense is also less about scheme and more about talent. There's really no defensive example of Oregon under Chip Kelly or Mike Leach. Although maybe Michigan State might be?

But with that said, taht doesn't mean it can't work. LSU, Alabama, Michigan State, they are all big time programs that are defense first. Ohio State a few years ago under Tressel was defense first. And there's really no reason why he can't turn over the offense to somebody. Especially if UA is willing to shell out money to allow them to lure an offensive guy.

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It really depends on how they rated him. Maybe the best offensive hire they could make was only a 3 star hire' date=' and this guy they rated as a 5 star hire. You have to go with him.

I think it is true that defensive first hires are becoming more of a risk, because the game is moving towards such an offensive model. B.C. led the ACC in defense this year and went winless in the conference. If Alabama plays Clemson or OU, I'm not confident in them holding those teams under 30. The game is less about "can you stop the other team" and more about "can you answer." Defense is also less about scheme and more about talent. There's really no defensive example of Oregon under Chip Kelly or Mike Leach. Although maybe Michigan State might be?

But with that said, taht doesn't mean it can't work. LSU, Alabama, Michigan State, they are all big time programs that are defense first. Ohio State a few years ago under Tressel was defense first. And there's really no reason why he can't turn over the offense to somebody. Especially if UA is willing to shell out money to allow them to lure an offensive guy.[/quote']

I guess at the end of the day it really doesn't matter if you are defensive minded or offensive minded when being the head coach. It depends on whether you can recruit, handle game time situations, and hire good coordinators.

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I'm a die hard Michigan fan.

I'll say this: Durkin is as intense a guy as you're gonna get on the sideline. He's passionate and he's extremely plugged in with recruiting circles. He will 100% recruit his hindquarters off and he will also immediately improve MD's defense.

He's a very good hire.

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I haven't paid as much attention to the football team as I do basketball, but watching the mlb hot stove on Twitter and the MD/UCONN game, I can't help but see all these coaching hires by the football staff.

They have also recently added former UVA Head coach Mike London, former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer, one of Alabama's top recruiting men in Aazaar Abdul-Rahim...in addition to word that Mike Locksley will return in some capacity. A recruiting all star team of coaches...and the players and recruits seem to love it. Lots of positive tweets out there.

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I haven't paid as much attention to the football team as I do basketball, but watching the mlb hot stove on Twitter and the MD/UCONN game, I can't help but see all these coaching hires by the football staff.

They have also recently added former UVA Head coach Mike London, former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer, one of Alabama's top recruiting men in Aazaar Abdul-Rahim...in addition to word that Mike Locksley will return in some capacity. A recruiting all star team of coaches...and the players and recruits seem to love it. Lots of positive tweets out there.

You beat me to it! Good eye! :thumbsup1:

Here's some links.

Scott Shafer

http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Scott-Shafer-to-be-Named-New-Terps-Defensive-Coordinator-41856236

Mike London

http://maryland.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Mike-London-Joins-Maryland-Staff-41873421?Referer=CBSSPORTS

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I haven't paid as much attention to the football team as I do basketball, but watching the mlb hot stove on Twitter and the MD/UCONN game, I can't help but see all these coaching hires by the football staff.

They have also recently added former UVA Head coach Mike London, former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer, one of Alabama's top recruiting men in Aazaar Abdul-Rahim...in addition to word that Mike Locksley will return in some capacity. A recruiting all star team of coaches...and the players and recruits seem to love it. Lots of positive tweets out there.

Sounds good to me. Making the younger Diggs is reconsider.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/recruiting-insider/wp/2015/12/09/avalon-wr-trevon-diggs-faces-hard-decision-after-maryland-hires-aazar-abdul-rahim/

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