During a team meeting Thursday, Maryland junior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa asked whether the coaches could step out of the room so he could address his teammates on his own. Tagovailoa, who is entering his second season with the program, emphasized the importance of sacrifice and doing more than what the coaches ask of them.
Since Mike Locksley took over the Terps’ football program in December 2018, he has instilled a player-driven culture that requires players to trust and hold one another accountable. From late-night discussions about the playbook to players-only practices, the Terps have bought into Locksley’s philosophy.