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In 1986, Maryland lost one of its most legendary athletes after Len Bias passed away two days following his No. 2 selection by the Boston Celtics. It was an incident the university vowed would never happen again. Yet 32 years later, offensive lineman Jordan McNair died following an offseason football workout. Tragedy struck again. While both athletes died due to different circumstances, the fallout effects from both incidents were similar. This week, we examine the long-term impact of both situations. The death of Bias resulted in two separate task forces — Dorfman's investigation into academics and one on drug use throughout campus. The recommendations made by the task forces hampered the Terps' ability to recruit high-level athletes, with a decreased athletic budget and focus towards promoting academics. Fan attendance dipped along with the Terps' playing performance. McNair's death resulted in a $3.5 million settlement with McNair's family, as well as a separate settlement with two football players for $200k each. The Terps also lost money in ticket sales and resulted in the firings of multiple athletic staff members, including head coach DJ Durkin, strength coach Rick Court and other training staff members.
Rick Court, December 5th, 2021
This week we traveled to our friend Rick Court's house to get a training session, eat some steaks, drink some bourbon, and then we talked about a bunch of great topics: Whoop Bands, Sleep Tracking, Rick's Blueprint for the Ultimate Athlete, and Debating Which Sport Has the Best Athletes. Follow Rick on Social Media: Rick's Twitter Rick's Instagram Read Rick's Blog
This week we discuss with Coach Rick Court @rickcourt5 all the different ways you can keep training fresh and fun. If you're getting value out of this content please share this episode on social media and tell your friends why they should listen too.
Coach Brady Collins. He's the guy that Coach Fickell has entrusted to lead his Bearcats as the Director of Football Sports Performance. Once Fickell had landed from the short flight south of Columbus, Ohio, he summoned Collins for the task. Coach Collins has been well schooled for the assignment, as he spent a the entry level years at the University of Kentucky Wildcats with Ray "ROCK" Oliver and Ted Lambrinides. From there, he made his way south and deeper into SEC Football at Mississippi State at first with Matt Balis and then under Rick Court. Then it was on to Columbus and the Ohio State Buckeyes where he worked under Master Strength Coach Mickey Marotti. What a ton of great athletes and coaches whom Brady Collins has been around! Now, Brady Collins and his great young staff of Zach Higgins, Danny Folino, Jeremiah Ortiz and Dustin Tripp are preparing this 2020 COVID19-tested, #13 ranked @GoBearcatsFB for another journey at The University of Cincinnati! Good Luck Brady!This ASAP PODCAST is sponsored by SPECATHLETIC: The Flooring Professionals Podcast discussion points: In_Season Football Strength Training How things are getting "juiced up" in Cincinnati Some training ideas and tips from the trenches
Rick Court is a 17-year veteran of the strength and conditioning profession. He has had stints at the following schools over the course of his career: Maryland Mississippi State San Diego State U of Toledo Bowling Green Link to Rick's Website Link to Miss State Football Weight Room Pictures Link to West Virginia Basketball Weight Room Video
On the college football edition of the GSMC Football Podcast host Tom Dougherty discusses the BIG 10 storylines, talks Scott Frost, Maryland scandal. The BIG 10 has many different storylines surrounding its programs, some good, some bad, and some devastating. At Nebraska Scott Frost is adjusting to being the new rock star head coach at a big program. At Ohio State the investigation into Urban Meyer continues as the rain cloud still hangs over Columbus. At Maryland head coach DJ Dirken and Rick Court have been put on administrative leave after ESPN reported on a toxic coaching culture spawning from the death of OL Jordan McNair. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Football Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsors: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/football-podcast.html ITunes Feed : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-football-podcast/id1113817268 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzldAQRlhl8Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_Football Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcfootball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Football Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Football Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
Rick Court - January 13th, 2019
The 2nd week of our series "The Way" from our Mount Laurel Campus, Rick Court speaking
Today on Inside Maryland Sports Radio, Jeff Ermann, Paul Douglas and Schwink convene to discuss the findings of the football culture investigation by the Board of Regents, Rick Court being the boogeyman at the center of this story, how there's no chance DJ Durkin returns, what's next for the university, firing up the coaching search (hey Mike Locksley) and four-star small forward Donte Smith committing to the Terps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the college football edition of the GSMC Football Podcast host Tom Dougherty discusses the BIG 10 storylines, talks Scott Frost, Maryland scandal. The BIG 10 has many different storylines surrounding its programs, some good, some bad, and some devistating. At Nebraska Scott Frost is adjusting to being the new rock star head coach at a big program. At Ohio State the investigation into Urban Meyer continues as the rain cloud still hangs over Columbus. At Maryland head coach DJ Dirken and Rick Court have been put on administrative leave after ESPN reported on a toxic coaching culture spawning from the death of OL Jordan McNair. As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Football Podcasts.We would like to thank our Sponsors: GSMC Podcast NetworkAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/football-podcast.html ITunes Feed : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-football-podcast/id1113817268 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzldAQRlhl8Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_Football Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcfootball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Football Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Football Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
All rise. The sports court of public opinion we call Foul Play-by-Play is now in session, the dishonorable Anthony Varriano presiding over this podcast providing play-by-play and color commentary on foul play in sports, on courts and in them. The attorney of record and my co-host is Michael Haase of McLarty and Haase Law in Glendive, Montana. Headlines Headline 1: Maryland Football Player Dies of Heat Exhaustion; Wrongful Death Lawsuit Likely Coming Against University After 19-year-old Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair died of apparent heat stroke from performing 110-yard sprints according to ESPN, the university placed head coach D.J. Durkin, strength and conditioning coach Rick Court and some trainers on leave while it investigates whether the staff was negligent. The McNair’s have also hired an attorney, who says a lawsuit is likely and Durkin should be fired. ESPN conducted its own investigation, speaking to two current Maryland football players, former players and football staffers and multiple people close to the program. Here’s what they shared about the football culture under Durkin and Court: There is a coaching environment based on fear and intimidation. Small weights and other objects were thrown by Court in the direction of players when Court was angry. The belittling, humiliation and embarrassment of players is common. A player whom coaches wanted to lose weight was forced to eat candy bars while watching teammates work out. Extreme verbal abuse of players occurs often. One player was belittled verbally after passing out during a drill. Coaches have endorsed unhealthy eating habits and used food punitively. One player said he was forced to eat until he threw up. Durkin and Court’s coaching careers are certainly in jeopardy, but couldn’t they be charged with manslaughter at the very least, or is this just a wrongful death civil lawsuit? Headline 2: UNC Suspends 13 Football Players for Selling Shoes Thirteen North Carolina football players, including quarterback Chazz Surratt, were suspended between one and four games for selling school-issued shoes. The selling of the special edition Nike Jordan shoes is a secondary NCAA violation, and UNC self-reported the violation in January. Since these shoes are uniquely manufactured for and distributed solely to UNC athletes, their rareness by His Airness can fetch upwards of $600 on Ebay, according to Joe Giglio. In college (even now), there is no doubt I would resell my free shoes for $650 . Note the screen shot of the shoes listed on eBay pic.twitter.com/m8q5kmPEIj — Joe Giglio (@jwgiglio) August 6, 2018 Meanwhile, the NCAA changed rules to allow “elite” high school basketball prospects to hire agents and undergraduates to return to school if they enter the NBA Draft and aren’t selected. How hypocritical is it that a college basketball player can now hire an agent but not profit from his name, signature or shoes until he signs a contract and doesn’t need the money anymore? These benefits for attending UNC don’t seem very beneficial. The NCAA has managed to make a benefit a burden. It’s often said possession is nine-tenths of the law. Well, what kind of possession is this if you can’t sell what you possess? Headline 3: Former All-Star MLB Pitcher Esteban Loaiza Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Charges Former All-Star pitcher Esteban Loaiza pleaded guilty Friday to federal drug charges in California. Loaiza acknowledged that he possessed about 44 pounds, or 20 kilos of cocaine with the intent to distribute. He faces 10 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced on Nov. 2. Can we expect Loaiza to be granted leniency in this case since California prisons are still operating above capacity and at increased rates due to healthcare costs? It might be difficult to imagine what would possess a man who made more than $43 million in Major League Baseball to risk his life trafficking cocaine,