When Maryland takes the field to face Howard in its season opener on Sept. 3, DJ Durkin will be prowling the sideline in charge of all facets of a team for the first time in his young career. But also shepherding the Terps through their game at Maryland Stadium will be three coaches who were in Durkin's place less than a year before.
For Mike London, Scott Shafer and Pete Lembo, the move from the head coaching role to assistant will be a transition. But in a profession known for its control freaks and obsessive personalities, the trio exuded a level of calm and excitement about the changes during a meeting with local media Tuesday afternoon.