MICHAEL LOCKSLEY: HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
What they're saying
Some of the most influential people in college football weigh in on Maryland head coach Michael Locksley
NICK SABAN
ALABAMA HEAD COACH
“Michael has done an outstanding job for us during his time at Alabama and we are pleased and happy for him to become the head coach at Maryland. We always want our coaches to grow and advance in the profession and he has worked very hard to help our program and our players be successful. He did a great job organizing our offensive staff, and I think his leadership contributed to that in a very positive way. The attributes that make him a great teacher and a successful coordinator are the same characteristics that will make him a tremendous head coach. We appreciate all he has done to contribute to the success of our program at Alabama. I know he will do an excellent job at Maryland, and we wish Mike, Kia and their entire family the best of luck.”
STEFON DIGGS
MINNESOTA VIKINGS I MARYLAND ‘14
“The Maryland players are extremely blessed to have him as their head coach. The guys are going to love him. With him at the head, things will be run the right way. The guys will be happy and everyone will be treated fairly. I’m beyond excited for Coach Locks.”
KIRK HERBSTREIT
ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY HOST
“Mike Locksley is a terrific hire by Maryland. His experience at Alabama combined with his immense depth of knowledge of the DMV will allow Locks to hit the ground runnin for the Terps! Can’t wait to see him get started!”
SCOTT VAN PELT
ESPN | MARYLAND '88
“People outside the DMV won’t get it, but people from there absolutely will. Especially his former Terp players. Unrivaled local respect among local HS coaches, he can help heal & unite the factions like no other. Welcome home, Lox.”
RALPH FRIEDGEN
FORMER MARYLAND HEAD COACH | MARYLAND '61
“I think the University of Maryland is very lucky to get Mike Locksley. I think his lifelong dream was to be the head coach there. He did a great job for me when I was there. I think he's grown and matured and I think he's really ready for this opportunity.”
VERNON DAVIS
WASHINGTON REDSKINS | MARYLAND '05
“I think Mike Locksley is the right man for the job. He's always been great with players, recruiting and building up a team. Offensively, defensively, you name it. He's a straight-shooter, very authentic and transparent. That's why he's been having so much success in recruiting and building up a team.”
LAMONT JORDAN
MARYLAND ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMER | MARYLAND '00
“This was a home run hire. Coach Locksley knows the area well and more importantly, he cares about his players growing as men. He's a coach that has proven he will hold his players accountable. His presence will bring a lot of former players back and the entire Terp family should be thrilled about him returning.”
SHAWNE MERRIMAN
THREE-TIME NFL ALL-PRO | MARYLAND '04
“I'm not only excited, but I have this proud feeling again. I know how much Mike Locksley means to the area. He recruited me and was a big reason why I stayed home and went to the University of Maryland. He's going to bring that winning feeling that people know the Terps for.”