By the time an eight-person commission looking into the football culture under University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin briefs the Board of Regents on Friday, nearly five months will have passed since Jordan McNair died from heatstroke. It is unclear how soon the university will make a final determination on the future of Durkin, who has been on leave since August.
McNair’s death looms large, but those involved with Durkin and the football program have said they’re tired of waiting and are eager to get clarity on the situation. Several parents of Terps football players said they want a resolution.