Maryland fires Duffner after 5 seasons of 20 35 record
Maryland athletic director Debbie Yow dismissed football coach Mark Duffner after five seasons marked by a 20 35 record and one winning year. The program faced a near debt figure and declining attendance as Byrd Stadium renovation costs and competition with the Baltimore Ravens pressured revenue. Duffner's first year was 3 8 in 1992 and 5 6 the following year.
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Maryland football ends Duffner era after five tough seasons
The Maryland Terrapins struggled with a 5 year period under Duffner, facing injuries to Brian Cummings and Buddy Rogers, a weakened schedule, and persistent low wins. Analysts note his Holy Cross background, the run and shoot overuse, and the need for a coach with Division I experience and immediate recruiting impact. Yon acted quickly to dismiss Duffner to begin a timely replacement phase.
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Bullets Top Wolves: Washington Beats Minnesota 105 98
Washington Bullets use a 18 point halftime edge to defeat the Timberwolves 105 98. Juwan Howard scores 24 points and Chris Webber posts 16 points and 15 rebounds, lifting Washington over .500 for the first time since opening night. Tom Gugliotta tallies 25 points and 12 rebounds for Minnesota as Marbury contributes 13 despite a sprained ankle.
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Duffner sacked as Maryland football coach
Maryland athletic director Debbie Yow fired Mark Duffner after a five year run with only one winning season and several poor losses. Duffner went 20-35, with 6-5 last year and 5-6 this season, as she pledged to pursue I-A coaches and NFL candidates to replace him.
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Steelers pull out 24 17 win over Dolphins on Monday night
Mike Tomczak outpassed Dan Marino for 252 yards and a 20 yard touchdown to Ernie Mills with 2 10 left as Pittsburgh rallied from an 11 point second quarter deficit. Marino completed 22 of 37 for 254 yards.
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Maryland Terrapins Embrace Team Overhaul For New Season
College Park Maryland's Maryland Terrapins enter the season with four departed starters and a lineup built around three sophomores led by Obinna Ekezie and Keith Booth. Coach Gary Williams relies on heart and teamwork as Laron Profit adds guard scoring while the team prepares for a season opener against Howard and an ACC slate beginning with Georgia Tech.
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Redskins stumble in OT as playoff hopes stay bright
Washington endured a 19-16 overtime defeat to San Francisco while rival outcomes kept the team atop the NFC East heading into Thanksgiving. Rich Owens noted relief from nearby score updates showing Dallas and Philadelphia losses, reflecting the Redskins' resilient late-season surge under Turning back Brian Mitchell and Gus Frerotte.
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