Michael Locksley’s first season as Maryland’s coach was a struggle, and his second was significantly truncated because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Now entering Year Three, he wants the Terrapins to take a step forward — and doesn’t see any reason that can’t happen.
“There’s not any excuses for us this year,” Locksley said. “COVID is what it is. We’ll continue to follow the protocols that state, local and campus officials ask us to follow as we navigate it. But as far as the football piece and the discipline piece and developing our program, it’s time for the excuses to end.”
Maryland returns eight starters on offense and 10 on defense, although it’s hard to evaluate where that leaves the Terrapins since last season was so disjointed. Maryland was 2-1 and coming off a big win over Penn State when its next two games were canceled. The Terps ended up playing only twice in the final six weeks and lost both of those games.
Still, Locksley has been in charge long enough that the team should have a chance to start making strides.
