Randy Edsall, the Maryland Terps football coach, waits with his team to take the field before the start of the first game of the season at Byrd Stadium on Sept. 5. The football program would not be affected by the varsity team cuts recommended by the President's Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Maryland head coach Randy Edsall speaks with defensive back Eric Franklin after Maryland was penalized 15 yards for a late hit in the first half against Notre Dame in Landover, Md., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Notre Dame won 45-21. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien and coach Randy Edsall talk on the sideline after O'Brien threw an interception during the Terrapins' 31-13 loss to Virginia. (Associated Press)
Maryland head coach Randy Edsall reacts on the sideline in the final moments of the second half against Virginia in College Park, Md., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. Virginia won 31-13. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Maryland head coach Randy Edsall watches the action during the second half of an NCAA football game against Temple in College Park, Md., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Temple won 38-7. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Maryland coach Randy Edsall watched his team repeatedly set West Virginia up for scores with ill-timed penalties. (Associated Press)
Maryland Head Coach Randy Edsall rubs the head of a bronze Terrapin, the school mascot, after a 32-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, Monday September 5, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Head coach Randy Edsall of the Maryland Terps pray with his team at center field after their 32-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, Monday September 5, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
Head coach Randy Edsall and linebacker Kenny Tate (6) of the Maryland Terps hug near midfield after their 32-24 win over the Miami Hurricanes at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, Monday September 5, 2011. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)
