Brian Kelly is serious about Maryland. Here’s how he’s positioning himself for the job
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Brian Kelly, Notre Dame's all-time winningest coach with nearly 300 wins, has interviewed for the Maryland football head coach position following the firing of Mike Locksley.
- Kelly engaged extensively with Maryland officials and met off-site during the early stages of the coaching search managed by TurnkeyZRG.
- He has proactively communicated with potential assistant coaches and staff to quickly assemble a team capable of elevating Maryland football in the competitive Big Ten conference.
- Kelly detailed his vision for Maryland's roster and program development to university stakeholders, aiming to position the Terps as a middle- to upper-tier contender.
- He maintains a strong relationship with Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, a Maryland alum, which could benefit the program given Under Armour's NIL involvement and apparel partnership with the school.
