In first comments as Maryland interim football coach, Matt Canada stresses priority is player safety
(WorldNews Canada)

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland interim football coach Matt Canada said Wednesday that the Terps are practicing with a dual focus - playing with the memory of Jordan McNair´s death still fresh and raw, as well as preparing for the Sept. 1 season opener against Texas at FedExField. `Our practices have been extremely crisp,` Canada said, estimating that Tuesday´s practice lasted 1 hour, 46 minutes. `The focus of our players´ health and safety is No. 1 and our players are feeling that and understanding that, and that has been our primary focus.` Despite being named to take charge of the team after Terps head coach DJ Durkin, 40, was placed on administrative leave Saturday, Canada said his new...