In The Paper: June/July 2021
Cover Story: Taulia Tagovailoa enters his second season in College Park with high expectations. Can he lead Maryland to prominence in the Big Ten?
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Maryland WR Brian Cobbs: There Will Be ‘Mismatch Somewhere On Every Play’
With wide receivers Dontay Demus Jr., Brian Cobbs, Jeshaun Jones and Rakim Jarrett all returning next season, the Terps figure to create matchup problems for opposing defenses. “I don’t think there’s a team in the country that’s going to be able to match each one of us,” Cobbs said.
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Terps HC Michael Locksley: No Doubt Taulia Tagovailoa Is ‘Franchise Quarterback’
Maryland head football coach Michael Locksley says his program isn’t close to where he wants it to be, but he saw “glimpses” in 2020 of what it can be — and he’s confident he’s found an answer at quarterback, something that’s eluded the Terps in recent years.
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Jake Funk: Terps’ Trajectory Made Entering 2021 NFL Draft Difficult Decision
Maryland running back Jake Funk, who declared for the NFL Draft Dec. 21, says his decision was made more difficult by the upward trajectory of the program. “I’m very, very excited about where Maryland football is headed,” Funk said, “and that was also why it was such a hard decision.”
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With Taulia Tagovailoa Sidelined, Terps Fall To Rutgers In Overtime
Maryland walk-on quarterback Eric Najarian filled in admirably against Rutgers for Taulia Tagovailoa — who was reportedly out due to COVID-19 — but the Terps lost, 27-24, in overtime Dec. 12.
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Five Takeaways From The Terps’ 27-11 Loss At Indiana
Thomas Kendziora shares five takeaways from the Terps’ 27-11 loss at Indiana, from Taulia Tagovailoa’s struggles to the team’s absences after a COVID-19 outbreak within the program.
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Terps QB Taulia Tagovailoa: Michael Locksley ‘Taking Everyone To A Different Level’
Terps quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa attributes much of the team’s success to head coach Michael Locksley. “He’s taking everyone to a different level,” Tagovailoa said. “… We just have to continue to buy into what he’s doing and just continue to trust him.”
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Glenn Clark: Why I’m Embracing The Hope Taulia Tagovailoa Provides For Maryland Football
After Maryland’s wins against Minnesota and Penn State, Glenn Clark is ready to embrace the hope that quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa is providing.
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Five Takeaways From The Terps’ 35-19 Win At Penn State
Thomas Kendziora shares five takeaways from the Terps’ 35-19 win at Penn State Nov. 7, from Taulia Tagovailoa’s three-touchdown performance to a stingy defensive effort.
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Behind Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland Football Storms Back To Stun Minnesota, 45-44
With Taulia Tagovailoa leading the way, the Maryland football team eliminated a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit and beat Minnesota, 45-44, in overtime Oct. 30. “It’s a character win for us, and it’s one hopefully we can use to build upon,” Michael Locksley said.
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