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In this Sept. 16, 2016, photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. Maryland has fired two trainers that were involved in the treatment of Jordan McNair after he collapsed on the field and subsequently died of heatstroke. Maryland has not formally announced the decision and has never named the trainers, but The Associated Press reported in August Wes Robinson and Steve Nordwall had been placed on leave. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP) **FILE**

Maryland moving to independent medical model after Jordan McNair death

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland Interim head coach Matt Canada works on the sidelines as the team takes on Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Penn State won 38-3. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

DJ Durkin gone, but more fumigation needed in College Park

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Maryland running back Javon Leake (20) celebrates his touchdown with offensive linemen Derwin Gray (55) and Spencer Anderson (54) during the first half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State in College Park, Md. No matter how Maryland fares in the regular season finale against No. 15 Penn State, it won’t change the pride that interim coach Matt Canada feels about the way his players have performed under extremely difficult circumstances. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File) **FILE**

Maryland takes final shot at bowl eligibility against Penn State

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

In this Sept. 16, 2016, photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. Maryland has fired two trainers that were involved in the treatment of Jordan McNair after he collapsed on the field and subsequently died of heatstroke. Maryland has not formally announced the decision and has never named the trainers, but The Associated Press reported in August Wes Robinson and Steve Nordwall had been placed on leave. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP) **FILE**

Maryland fires 2 trainers involved in treatment of McNair

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin, center, reacts on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in College Park, Md. Playing in a bowl game would be a remarkable achievement for Maryland. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada is serving as interim coach while Durkin is on administrative leave, pending the result of an investigation of the football program. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Maryland players dispute punter’s details of physical alteration during DJ Durkin practice

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Maryland fires coach DJ Durkin day after reinstatement

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, center, huddles with players in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota,, in College Park, Md. Playing the dual role of interim coach and offensive coordinator, Canada has kept the Terrapins (3-2, 1-1) in contention for a bowl bid during a season dedicated to fallen teammate Jordan McNair. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

DJ Durkin had to go

By Deron Snyder

In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in College Park, Md. Maryland will bring a 4-3 record into a game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, a team thats lost four of five and yielded 46 points in each of its last two games. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

D.J. Durkin reinstated by Maryland; President Loh to retire in June

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland players gather at a No. 79 painted on the field in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

‘Godfather’ regents make Maryland an offer it can’t refuse

By Thom Loverro

James Brady, chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, speaks at a news conference to announce the board's recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Board recommends Durkin to return as Maryland football coach

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 24, 2018, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin speaks at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days in Chicago. The parents of offensive lineman Jordan McNair say suspended University of Maryland coach DJ Durkin should be fired. McNair collapsed during a preseason conditioning drill May 29 and died two weeks later. Durkin was placed on administrative leave Saturday, Aug. 11, after ESPN reported that coaches had been bullying the players. (AP Photo/Annie Rice) ** FILE **

LOVERRO: Regents’ decision on Durkin will define their legacies

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in College Park, Md. An external investigation of the Maryland football program under coach Durkin has determined that the team "did not have a toxic culture," but was problematic enough to where players feared speaking out. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Report: Maryland football not ‘toxic,’ but has problems

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

A bag of footballs rests on the sideline of the practice field inside Cole Field House at the University of Maryland as the Terrapins prepare for their 2018 season opener with a practice on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018. (Photo by Adam Zielonka / The Washington Times) ** FILE **

Maryland football removed booster from trip after McNair comments

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field. McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after a team workout and died June 13. The family attorney said the cause of death was heatstroke. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Faster response ‘might have changed things’

Associated Press

In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. An independent investigation into the death of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair has determined that trainers on the scene did not follow proper procedures after he collapsed on the field. McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after a team workout and died June 13. The family attorney said the cause of death was heatstroke. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP) **FILE**

Investigation finds Maryland culpable in death of player

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Maryland offensive lineman Ellis McKennie (68) walks with teammate Taivon Jacobs as he waves a flag in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, after an NCAA college football game against Texas, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Landover, Md. Maryland won 34-29. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Maryland players will continue to honor Jordan McNair this season

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Trash deadly junk science

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

FILE - In this April 22, 2017, file photo, then-LSU offensive coordinator Matt Canada coaches in the first half of the NCAA college football team's spring game, in Baton Rouge, La. As interim coach of the Maryland football team, Matt Canada is preparing the squad ready for Saturday’s opener against No. 23 Texas, fulfilling his duties as offensive coordinator and, most importantly, making sure to keep the players focused in a season decided to fallen teammate Jordan McNair. (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate via AP, File)/The Advocate via AP)

Maryland interim coach Canada juggles many tasks in new role

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Jordan McNair, 19, died on June 13, 2018, following a heatstroke he suffered at a Maryland Terrapins football team workout in May. (Photo courtesy of Maryland athletics)

Maryland football to honor Jordan McNair with tributes, No. 79 sticker

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland to wear helmet sticker to honor Jordan McNair

Associated Press