Maryland fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino after fifth straight loss
Photo: Washington TimesHow the sides differ Left sources stress the fifth straight loss; alternative sources focus on Locksley's uncertain future; right sources note the program's announcement.
Left-leaning outlets report that Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the Terrapins lost at home to Rutgers, their fifth straight defeat. Right-leaning and alternative outlets confirm the same move, with the Washington Times noting the program announced it on Sunday and attributing the decision to coach Mike Locksley. CBS Sports says the change came after a 2-5 start and another defensive collapse.
All sources agree the move came as Maryland entered its bye week, aiming to turn the season around. CBS Sports adds that Locksley's own future as coach remains in doubt, and describes the change as an attempt to turn both the season and his trajectory around. The sides differ mainly in emphasis: left outlets lead with the losing streak, alternative outlets focus on the coach's uncertain standing, and right outlets stress the program's announcement and Locksley's role.
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Leads with the Rutgers home loss and the fifth straight defeat, treating the firing as the immediate result of the losing streak.
Leads with the 2-5 start and another defensive collapse, focusing on whether Mike Locksley's future as coach remains in doubt.
Leads with the program's Sunday announcement and attributes the firing to coach Mike Locksley, reporting the move briefly.