The University of Maryland’s football program has been under heightened scrutiny since the June death of 19-year-old offensive lineman Jordan McNair and subsequent reports of a “toxic” culture within the team. The University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents has overseen a pair of investigations into the football program — one analyzing the athletic department’s procedures and protocols on the day McNair suffered heatstroke, and the other reviewing the team’s culture. There will be a news conference Tuesday to discuss the regents’ initial recommendations and decisions.
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