This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Former Maryland football head coach Ralph Friedgen is listed on the ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame for the third consecutive year, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced on Monday.
Friedgen is one of nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision — including Nick Saban, Urban Meyer and Tommy Tuberville — to be selected on the ballot.
Friedgen served as Maryland’s head coach from 2001-2010, during which he led the Terps to 75 wins, seven bowl games and a program-record five bowl game wins. He also played for the Terps as an offensive guard from 1996-99.
In other news
Four Maryland baseball players entered the transfer portal this week.
According to the D1baseball’s transfer tracker, four Terps have entered the portal. Outfielder Luke Zeisloft, infielder Riley DeCandido, infielder Koy Swanson, and pitcher Luke Roccesano.
— Ben Messinger (@benmessi_) June 3, 2024
Former Maryland women’s basketball player Alyssa Thomas was named WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month Monday.
She’s got that MVP energy
Congratulations to Alyssa Thomas for being named Player of the Month! pic.twitter.com/7B9xSC6gb6
— Connecticut Sun (@ConnecticutSun) June 3, 2024
The Professional Lacrosse League’s 2024 season started this past weekend. Former Terp Connor Kelly scored a goal for the Philadelphia Waterdogs.
.@connor21kelly laughs at your two-handed shots https://t.co/aH6TKRaZSf pic.twitter.com/nuoGqTdAlJ
— Philadelphia Waterdogs (@PLLWaterdogs) June 1, 2024