Terps Football
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:16 pm
The Baltimore Sun
2:00 p.m. EST, February 13, 2012Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien has been granted his release from the program and intends to play elsewhere.
The school also announced that offensive lineman Max Garcia and linebacker Mario Rowson are transferring.
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Those close to the player -- who was the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year as a freshman -- said Wisconsin, Stanford, Michigan State and Vanderbilt could be transfer options. It's not known whether those schools are interested.
O'Brien has remained close with former Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin, now Vanderbilt's head coach, and Maryland would be interested to learn if the two have been in touch.
O'Brien was in class early Monday afternoon but was working on a statement for the media that was expected to be released later in the day.
A dozen players with eligibility have left Maryland since the season ended. Thirteen with remaining eligibility had left before the season.
O'Brien had met with Edsall last week but had withheld making a final decision until this week.
Edsall's response ("I'm disappointed") was different than his response when other players left. The coach has usually simply wished the player well.
O'Brien says he's on track to graduate in the spring and so he could enroll in a graduate program at another school and play right away. He has two seasons of eligibility left.
Edsall said of Garcia: "Max showed great promise. But after two seasons in College Park, Max is still homesick. He wants to transfer to a school closer to home (Norcross, Ga.) so his family can see him play."
The coach said of Rowson: "Mario wants to play defensive back. Trouble is, we see Mario as a linebacker. I wish Mario well, wherever he decides to play."
The news of Maryland's three transfers comes three days after the Terps announced the signing of highly touted receiver Stefon Diggs, who joins running back and fellow Good Counsel star Wes Brown in Maryland's recruiting class.
2:00 p.m. EST, February 13, 2012Maryland quarterback Danny O'Brien has been granted his release from the program and intends to play elsewhere.
The school also announced that offensive lineman Max Garcia and linebacker Mario Rowson are transferring.
Related
Pictures: Danny O'BrienMaryland football commitments: Class of 2012Maryland football departures since end of 2011 season5-star WR-DB recruit Stefon Diggs commits to MarylandTwo Terps walk-ons from Atholton have 'tremendous upside'Maryland football: 2011 seasonWeekend wrap: Terps rise up team recruiting rankings after Stefon Diggs' commitmentSee more stories ├é┬╗TopicsFootballMaryland TerrapinsRandy EdsallSee more topics ├é┬╗"I’m disappointed by Danny’s decision," coach Randy Edsall said in a news release. "Danny told me that he’s not committed to our program, that he’s not ‘all in.’ I want what’s best for all of our players. Danny wants a fresh start elsewhere. I wish him well."
Those close to the player -- who was the Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year as a freshman -- said Wisconsin, Stanford, Michigan State and Vanderbilt could be transfer options. It's not known whether those schools are interested.
O'Brien has remained close with former Maryland offensive coordinator James Franklin, now Vanderbilt's head coach, and Maryland would be interested to learn if the two have been in touch.
O'Brien was in class early Monday afternoon but was working on a statement for the media that was expected to be released later in the day.
A dozen players with eligibility have left Maryland since the season ended. Thirteen with remaining eligibility had left before the season.
O'Brien had met with Edsall last week but had withheld making a final decision until this week.
Edsall's response ("I'm disappointed") was different than his response when other players left. The coach has usually simply wished the player well.
O'Brien says he's on track to graduate in the spring and so he could enroll in a graduate program at another school and play right away. He has two seasons of eligibility left.
Edsall said of Garcia: "Max showed great promise. But after two seasons in College Park, Max is still homesick. He wants to transfer to a school closer to home (Norcross, Ga.) so his family can see him play."
The coach said of Rowson: "Mario wants to play defensive back. Trouble is, we see Mario as a linebacker. I wish Mario well, wherever he decides to play."
The news of Maryland's three transfers comes three days after the Terps announced the signing of highly touted receiver Stefon Diggs, who joins running back and fellow Good Counsel star Wes Brown in Maryland's recruiting class.