The Maryland Terrapins are searching for a new head coach after firing Randy Edsall and reportedly may have a shot at landing a current NFL coach.
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Report: Bill O'Brien 'Very Intrigued' By Maryland Job
Sunday, Nov. 15
CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora reports the Houston Texans head coach may be returning to the college game, primarily due to tensions between O'Brien, Texans general manager Rick Smith and the organization overall.
O'Brien last coached at Penn State before taking the job with the Texans and was a running backs coach for the Terrapins from 2003 to 2004, moving on to Duke and the New England Patriots after that.
Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank is a Maryland alumnus who is aware of O'Brien's interest, per La Canfora. Plank's presence is apparently making the Terrapins' opening more attractive despite the team's current 2-8 record and seven-game losing streak. Mike Locksley currently serves as interim coach.
However, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that O'Brien has no interest in the Maryland job.
According to La Canfora, though, former Maryland quarterback Frank Reich is also a potential candidate to take over the Terrapins program. Reich currently serves as the offensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers.
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