James Brady
FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 file photo, University of Maryland president Wallace Loh speaks at a news conference following the board of regents' recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job in Baltimore. University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the state’s flagship university through June 2020, after he initially announced plans to retire at the end of this school year in the aftermath of a football player’s death. Board of Regents Chair Linda Gooden announced Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 that Loh is leading several initiatives critical to the university’s future. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
University head staying until June 2020 in Maryland

By Brian Witte Jan. 30, 2019 06:18 PM EST

University System of Maryland chancellor Robert Caret, left, speaks alongside Board of Regents chair Linda Gooden at a House of Delegates appropriations committee hearing, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The hearing was called to examine how the Board of Regents and the University of Maryland responded to the death of football player Jordan McNair. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
University head warned of backlash if Maryland coach stayed

By Michael Kunzelman Nov. 15, 2018 04:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim coach Matt Canada speaks with players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois in College Park, Md. Maryland hosts Michigan State on Saturday. Maryland is within a victory of becoming bowl eligible. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland turns focus to Michigan State during ongoing saga

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2018 01:15 PM EDT

James Brady, chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, speaks at a news conference to announce the board's recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Baltimore. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Chairman of Maryland board resigns after furor over Durkin

By David Ginsburg Nov. 01, 2018 02:59 PM EDT

Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada, at right in gray, stands on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Board recommends Durkin to return as Maryland football coach

By David Ginsburg Oct. 30, 2018 03:58 PM EDT