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Maryland announced Saturday it is placing football coach DJ Durkin on leave as it investigates "allegations of inappropriate behavior" raised in a recent ESPN report.
Friday's article alleges there is a toxic culture of intimidation and humiliation created by Durkin and members of his staff.
Maryland's football team was already under scrutiny after the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair in June, two weeks after he collapsed at a workout.