Ralph Friedgen: Spared the axe
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 1:24 am
Fridge is coming back to MD. Debbie Yow basically had him fired until she took the AD job at NC ST, she couldn't wait to shitcan him at the earliest possible opportunity. I think Fridge has done a good job this season. His last few years, they were just absolute wrecks, but now they have a QB and some heart.
I still can't believe there isn't enough 1-A caliber talent in the Washington-Baltimore corridor to field a good team somewhat consistently.
Yeah, I know. ACC football...Sirfindafold, please.
I still can't believe there isn't enough 1-A caliber talent in the Washington-Baltimore corridor to field a good team somewhat consistently.
Yeah, I know. ACC football...Sirfindafold, please.
Ralph Friedgen to return as Maryland football coach in 2011
By Liz Clarke
Ending speculation about the future of Maryland football coach Ralph Friedgen, Terrapins Athletic Director Kevin Anderson announced shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday that Friedgen will return to coach the team in 2011.
"Based largely on the improved performance of our team and student-athletes this season, Coach Friedgen will be our head football coach next year," Anderson said in a statement posted on the athletic department website.. "Once this season is complete, Ralph and I will sit down to discuss the current state and future of the program. Right now, the team's focus will be on winning the 2010 ACC Championship and a bowl game, which our coaching staff and student-athletes have put themselves in position to do. We hope our fans, students, and alums will come out and support us in the effort."
A Maryland graduate, Friedgen has led the Terrapins to 7-3 record this season, marking an impressive comeback from last season’s dismal 2-10 record. Heading into Saturday’s game against Florida State, the Terps are tied for second place in the ACC's Atlantic Division with a 4-2 record.
Friedgen had this to say in a statement released by the university: "I'm excited about the direction of our program. We have a great bunch of kids and a tremendous staff. I'm thankful for all the hard work they have put into this season. Right now we're just concentrating on Florida State."