Mike Locksley
FILE - Then-Ohio State receivers coach Stan Drayton calls out to players during NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2011. New Temple coach Stan Drayton is one of 15 Black head coaches currently set to start next season at 131 FBS schools. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)
Temple, Maryland rare D-I schools with top Black leadership

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2022 01:22 PM EDT

Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still reacts during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tagovailoa leads Terps past Virginia Tech in Pinstripe Bowl

By Dan Gelston Dec. 29, 2021 05:43 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Maryland at Rutgers 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 01:57 PM EST

Michigan State wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) is chased by Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Thorne, Walker help No. 8 Michigan State beat Maryland 40-21

By Larry Lage Nov. 13, 2021 07:47 PM EST

Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (12) breaks up a pass intended for Michigan State wide receiver Tre Mosley (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Maryland at Michigan State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Maryland running back Challen Faamatau (29) applies a stiff arm on Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) while rushing the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Penn State at Maryland 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Maryland defensive lineman Greg Rose, left, sacks Indiana quarterback Donaven McCulley during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indiana at Maryland 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:39 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) carries the ball against Maryland defensive back Nick Cross (3) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Minnesota freshmen run over Maryland in 34-16 romp

By Dave Campbell Oct. 23, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Nebraska in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Minnesota's seasoned line in peak form with Maryland up next

By Dave Campbell Oct. 21, 2021 01:03 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive lineman Zach Harrison, right, tackles Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TDs, No. 7 Buckeyes bury Maryland 66-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 09, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Maryland at Ohio State 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 02:09 PM EDT

Maryland defensive lineman Sam Okuayinonu (97) reacts after he made a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Howard, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland defensive linemen Ami Finau (55) and Lawtez Rogers, right, look on. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Reeling Illinois bracing for conference foe Maryland

By Terry Towery Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Howard defensive lineman James Gore, front right, tackles Maryland running back Peny Boone (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Tagovailoa throws three TDs as Maryland routs Howard 62-0

By Patrick Stevens Sep. 11, 2021 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Mike Locksley addresses the media during a news conference before NCAA college football practice, in College Park, Md. Locksley launched the National Coalition for Minority Football Coaches a little more than a year ago, during a tumultuous summer of racial reckoning in the United States. The timing wasn’t part of Locksley’s plan. Long before the death of George Floyd sparked protests across the country, the veteran coach had envisioned an organization that could address a problem that has plagued college football for decades: A dearth of Black and other minority head coaches.(AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Minority coaches coalition works to put words into action

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 20, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Quarterback Justin Fields throws as part of a drill during an NFL Pro Day at Ohio State University, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
AP Top 25 Podcast: NFL draft preview from QBs to DBs

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 22, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Coalition launches program to lift minority football coaches

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 15, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
An organization started by Maryland’s Mike Locksley is trying to help advance the careers of minority football coaches by connecting them with the people who...

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Terps' hope top-20 recruit class brings improvement on field

By Eric Olson Feb. 03, 2021 06:28 PM EST

New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel speaks during an introductory press conference at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Column: Black coaches left behind again during hiring season

By Paul Newberry Jan. 29, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Maryland kicker Joseph Petrino (27), with Colton Spangler (99) holding, kicks a field goal as Rutgers' Tyreek Maddox-Williams (16) rushes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Rutgers at Maryland 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 01:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks with Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm, right, before an NCAA college football game in Iowa City, Iowa. Purdue offensive coordinator Brian Brohm went through his usual practice routine this week. He met with his older brother, Jeff, about game planning and the initial play-calling script as he prepared for Saturday's long-awaited season opener against Iowa. Less than a week after the Boilermakers fourth-year head coach tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced into isolation for 10 days, it's the other Brohm taking charge this weekend.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, FIle)
COVID-19 remains biggest opponent for Big Ten football teams

By Tom Canavan Nov. 26, 2020 01:22 PM EST