This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.
Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley continued a tradition he initiated in 2019 by handing out awards named after his team’s Red-White Spring Game on Saturday.
Among these honors were the Alec Wujciak “I Like to Practice” Award, claimed by linebackers Caleb Wheatland and Ruben Hyppolite, alongside tight end Dylan Wade. Defensive lineman Dillan Fontus and wide receiver Rob Smith earned the Noah Barnes Community Service Award.
Other notable award winners included defensive back Perry Fisher and wide receiver Shaleak Knotts, recipients of the Josh Allen Most Improved Player Award. Defensive lineman Jordan Phillips was honored with the Randy Starks Most Valuable Lineman Award, while NC State transfer quarterback MJ Morris received the Keith Moore “Special K” MVP Award.
This year, a total of 16 awards were presented.
In other news
Maryland baseball emerged victorious in its weekend series against Illinois. Ben Messinger had the recap of Sunday’s game.
Former Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa will participate in the Seattle Seahawks rookie camp this weekend.
Former Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa will participate in the #Seahawks’ rookie camp this coming weekend, source says. Seattle is currently carrying three QBs on the roster, including Chevon Cordeiro, who signed as an undrafted free agent from San Jose State. pic.twitter.com/zJhNJUSGF2
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 28, 2024
Maryland softball closed out its weekend series against Purdue with a loss, dropping its fifth straight Big Ten series.
Final
Maryland 1, Purdue 7
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— Maryland Softball (@TerpsSoftball) April 28, 2024