During his standout high school career at Imhotep Charter in Philadelphia, Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore grew accustomed to playing into late November and early December.
The final game of his senior season last fall was on Thanksgiving. In his junior year, Imhotep Charter played two games in December.
So with Maryland gearing up for its season finale at Rutgers on Saturday, Moore isn't in uncharted territory 11 games into his freshman year. But there is one new thing for Moore this week as the Terps go through their usual preparation despite the holiday.
“Yeah, my first Thanksgiving away from my family,” Moore said Tuesday.