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Fight breaks out among Maryland football players at practice in wake of Durkin drama

In the wake of University of Maryland football coach DJ Durkin's brief reinstatement Tuesday, discord over the football program erupted in a fight among team players.

Matthew Barber, a 21-year-old back-up punter, who has spoken out against the culture of the program, says he was assaulted at the end of practice Tuesday by a fellow player who supported coach DJ Durkin.

The player he accused has not responded to multiple requests for comment from The Baltimore Sun.

A source close to the athletic program who did not have permission to speak about the situation confirmed that there was an altercation.