From The Banner · Kyle Goon · · 1m 30s
Kyle Goon: Terps need next Curt Cignetti
Maryland must find a coach like Curt Cignetti to end football's 15-year decline.
In brief
Maryland must find a coach like Curt Cignetti to end football's 15-year decline. Maryland needs a coach who can win without big money to end football's 15-year slump. Originally reported by The Banner.
Terps football in crisis
Maryland football has been struggling with a 2-5 record and a 12-game losing streak against conference opponents.
Locksley stepping down
Maryland football coach Michael Locksley is stepping down after a period of decline.
Athletic director Jim Smith
Maryland athletic director Jim Smith has a mandate to broaden the program's athletic budget and fundraising.
Cignetti's success
Curt Cignetti led Indiana to a national championship with a team that included 13 transfers from James Madison.
Terps need competitive coach
Maryland needs a coach who is detail-oriented and focused on winning without relying on big resources.
Locksley's challenges
Locksley's teams struggled with running, tackling, and penalties, allowing opponents to come back from behind.
Cignetti's approach
Cignetti has a professional, ruthlessly efficient approach with winning results but minimal player interaction.
Donor base limitations
Maryland's donor base cannot match the budgets of top programs like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State.
Risk of change
Maryland risks finding a coach who can elevate the program without immediate big resources.
Next steps
Maryland must find a coach who can win without big money to end football's 15-year decline.
The short version
Maryland needs a coach who can win without big money to end football's 15-year slump.
