The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents might have another talking point in Thursday’s scheduled closed door meeting to discuss two ongoing investigations of the school’s football team after the June death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair and allegations by ESPN of a “toxic culture” under third-year coach DJ Durkin.
In a letter sent to every board member, as well as Gov. Larry Hogan, 13 members of The Champions Club, a group of high-level donors to the university and its athletic program, as well as eight current and former presidents of the Terrapin Club, expressed their support for Durkin.