Tag Archives: Ralph Friedgen
Friedgen’s run nearing end
Maryland football coach Ralph Friedgen starts his 10th season. Sadly, it’s probably his last. My Washington Examiner column says Fridge has had a good run, but losing three key assistants over the years have been the program’s undoing. Friedgen nearing … Continue reading
Will Friedgen survive the season?
First, Happy Thanksgiving. My Washington Examiner column today is whether Ralph Friedgen should remain Maryland coach and what happens if he’s not. Now go eat some turkey and save me a piece of pumpkin pie. For Terps, what’s next?
Mini Fridge and the Terps begin
Ralph Friedgen lost 105 pounds and looked as skinny as someone who’s still 300 can, but I admire anyone at age 62 who can do that without surgery. The Maryland coach will really roar with that new energy. My Washington … Continue reading
King Ralph still runs Maryland football
Now that Maryland football coach Ralph Friedgen has named his successor, is he a lame duck with three years or so remaining? The Terps started spring practice with assistant James Franklin now squarely the next coach and with every loss … Continue reading
Terps name new football coach
Maryland assistant James Franklin will succeed coach Ralph Friedgen when the latter retires. Smart move. The Terps are calling a presser today to announce the succession plan. Why do it? First, it keeps a very promising assistant coach from taking … Continue reading
Terps get new defensive boss — thank goodness
I was never a Chris Cosh fan. The Maryland defensive coordinator’s prevent defense was just awful. Rarely did Cosh stop teams when needed. His recent departure for greener pastures was roundly welcomed around College Park. The Terps hired Mass coach … Continue reading


