When Maryland offensive coordinator Scottie Montgomery was asked about running back Anthony McFarland Jr. at the team’s media day on Aug. 2, his face lit up, saying “wow” before getting into his answer. He raved about McFarland’s ability to quickly tuck the ball following a catch out of the backfield as he demonstrated the action himself.
“Those small details turn into sometimes huge plays in the game where it looks like a very simple play,” Montgomery said. “But his quickness to the tuck will let him eye up defenders and make them miss and get huge yards.