By Megan Smedley

Maryland football hopes to prove their place in the Big Ten following their inaugural flavor and basin appearance. The squad kicked off training army camp with Media Day on August 10.

Maryland football kicks off training camp with Media Day. (Courtesy of UMTerps.com)
Maryland football kicks off training camp with Media Day. (Courtesy of UMTerps.com)

Caput Coach Randy Edsall is entering his 5th yr here in Maryland and the team has steadily improved since Edsall took over.

"I'm actually excited and really enthused about this team," Edsall said.

Edsall believes this team is ane of the hardest working teams he has coached, calculation that the players own discipline holds themselves accountable. The upperclassmen have shown leadership and encouragement to the incoming freshmen, increasing the morale in the locker room.

Maryland currently does not have a starting quarterback resulting in a fight for the position among Daxx Garman, Caleb Rowe, and Perry Hills. Garman transferred from Oklahoma State during the offseason to finish his eligibility here and compete for the starting position. Edsall calls Garman a "football junkie" and a "student of the game." Garman is looking forward to the challenges this new season will bring.

"You only get meliorate from experience and I valued my fourth dimension at Oklahoma Country," Garman said. "I'm set to take that experience and elevate my game to a new level here at Maryland."

Caleb Rowe is returning after a season-ending ACL injury in 2014. Rowe says he has not had any problems with his knee and volition do whatever it takes to win games. Perry Hills is hoping to become more playing time this season later serving as the fill-in to CJ Chocolate-brown last year. Hills improved his agility during the summer and enjoys the quarterback competition.

"Nosotros're all great competitors and that's great because it will bring out the all-time game in each of usa," Hills said.

Maryland defense has shifted to a 4-3 formation, which consists of four defensive tackles on the line and three linebackers allowing for more depth. Defensive back Sean Davis likes the new formation.

"I believe in information technology then does everyone else," Davis said.

Defensive Coordinator Keith Dudzinski knows the new formation is his responsibleness.

"I accept to do a good chore at implementing the schemes," Dudzinski said. "I have to exist smart virtually what we can and cannot do."

Placekicker Brad Craddock is coming off his best season however. Craddock was the 2022 recipient of the Lou Groza Award given to the best kicker in the country. Despite this honor, Craddock believes he still has piece of work to do.

"I'g still not quite satisfied with where I am, but I will get there," Craddock said.

Motorbus Edsall praises Craddock's leadership skills and says "there is a tremendous amount of respect for him." Maryland football grooming campsite is underway as the squad prepares for the upcoming flavor. The team opens the season at home on September five against Richmond. Cornerback Will Likely put this season'southward goals quite just.

"Play all four quarters and win," Probable said.