The inside story of a toxic culture at Maryland football Posted Aug 10, 2018 Several University of Maryland football players and people close to the Terrapins program describe a toxic coaching culture under head coach D.J. Durkin before offensive lineman Jordan McNair's death in June after a football workout. Two current Maryland players, multiple people close to the program, and former players and staffers spoke to ESPN about the culture under Durkin. (ESPN.com)