Rumor about Ralph Friedgen being let go at UM

[CarMike]

Due to health problems.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=174&f=2580&t=3640256

[smoot]

Rumors for a while have been that Maryland desperately wants Turner Gil from Buffalo.


p.s. almost all of the scout.com membership and information has moved to terpcenter.com

[smoot]

Looks like there's already conflicting reports. In that same thread, Chris Turner's dad (CrespiBoy) is saying that Chris thinks Ralph isn't going anywhere.

[CarMike]

Yeah, that's why I made sure to put "rumor" in my thread title.

I would like to see Ralph get his weight issue in check. Rivalry or not, I don't want to see him leave his family at this stage in his life.

[smoot]

Originally Posted by CarMike

Yeah, that's why I made sure to put "rumor" in my thread title.

I would like to see Ralph get his weight issue in check. Rivalry or not, I don't want to see him leave his family at this stage in his life.

Even if this is true, i'm not sure i believe the whole "health" report. Yeah, he's overweight, but it's much more likely that this is a mutual resignation which lets UMD give Ralph a smaller buyout while at the same time allowing Ralph to leave with more respect and thus find another job easier.

[CarMike]

If that's the case, and I was FR, there's no way i'd leave like that. I'd make them pay me every penny of my contract. Leaving with respect or not.

Didn't Maryland make it to a bowl game this year?

[Patrick]

Personally - I would like to see Ralph retire.
He's a good guy and he always thinks of the kids and thier education .... but
He's an average recruiter at best and that's sinking the Maryland program.
Next season - I only see five wins (at best)