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Mike Locksley was fired on a Wednesday morning — not the Sunday after the final game many expected — and that unusual timing sets the tone for a coaching search that could move faster than most. The crew breaks down what Locksley got right over eight seasons, who Maryland should call first, and why Jason Eck and Jake Dickert keep rising to the top of every list. CBS Sports national college football reporter John Talty, also Maryland grad, joins to offer a multi-layered view on the search and the state of the sport. In this episode: - Why the firing came mid-week, and what the earlier dismissal of Ted Monachino did and didn't signal about Locksley's future- A honest accounting of what Locksley built: three straight bowl wins, Taulia Tagovailoa's record-setting career, and a program stabilized after Jordan McNair's death- Jeff's 14-name coaching hot board, with Eck and Dickert drawing the most praise from both the hosts and guest John Talty- Talty on why Maryland is "first to market" and how the thin coaching vacancy landscape this cycle could actually help the Terps land a quality hire early- Men's basketball's 90-81 overtime exhibition win over West Virginia: Pharrel Payne, Andre Mills, and a freshman Kaden House who already looks college-ready- A preview of next week's basketball kickoff show with special guest Walt Williams Chapters:0:02 Intro and show setup1:33 Mike Locksley fired: the unusual Wednesday timing6:25 Jim Smith's communication during the process13:30 Locksley's legacy: what he got right in eight seasons20:43 Coaching hot board 1.0: Jeff's 14 candidates30:53 Guest John Talty on the search, the vacancy landscape, and his top picks52:22 Secondary and former-Terp candidates reviewed1:15:11 Non-revenue sports report with Wheels1:17:27 Men's basketball exhibition recap and roster observations1:29:12 Shell Yeah or Shell No: football hire, tournament odds, and Payne's All-Big Ten chances

With Jeff out sick, Larry, Paul and Wheels dig into the two biggest stories in Maryland athletics: whether AD Jim Smith will part ways with Mike Locksley after the Rutgers homecoming game, and what the men's basketball scrimmage win over Georgia Tech actually tells us about Buzz Williams's rebuilt roster. Jeff passed along two exclusive tidbits — one on the football coaching search and one on a recruiting battle — that give the episode some real news to chew on. In this episode: - The case for and against firing Locksley during the upcoming bye week, and why the reported lack of internal interim candidates has Paul questioning Jim Smith's operation - Jeff's football coaching and basketball recruiting tidbit. Scrimmage breakdown: Kaden House's impressive debut, Baba Oladotun's upside, Mike McNair's shooting range, and early injury concerns for Tomislav Buljan - Big Ten power ratings, playoff projections, and the weekly picks showdown with Wheels filling in for Jeff - Non-revs report covering field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer, volleyball, and men's lacrosse. Chapters 0:00 Intro and show housekeeping: Jeff out sick, musical intros, 2001 team reunion reminder4:14 AJ Francis canned food drive and Shawne Merriman coat drive at Rutgers homecoming game5:58 Maryland football: Ohio State loss recap, Locksley firing debate19:11 Jeff's football tidbit28:10 Big Ten power ratings, playoff projections, and pick 'em scoreboard36:00 Non-revs report: field hockey, women's soccer, men's soccer, volleyball, men's lacrosse39:21 Men's basketball scrimmage breakdown: Kaden House, Baba Oladotun, and the full roster56:53 Jeff's basketball tidbit: Maryland could land a big fish1:06:11 SAVE College Sports Act discussion and John Ourand guest preview1:09:08 Fill in the blank segment and show wrap

VIDEO: Terps Therapy - A Psychological Examination of the Maryland Football FanYears of Maryland football have clearly taken a toll on all of us, and this season has been particularly brutal. So, in this special edition of IMS Radio, Larry puts the entire Maryland football fanbase on the therapist's couch for Terp Therapy - A Psychological Examination of the Maryland Football Fan. Through a humorous examination of psychology, philosophy, theology, and mythology, he attempts to answer one simple question: What exactly is wrong with us?He explores the Five Stages of Grief, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, the Seven Deadly Sins, and the Hero's Journey to understand the emotional roller coaster of being a Maryland football fan. From irrational preseason optimism and crushing disappointment to anger, apathy, and the inevitable belief that next year will finally be different. It's part football analysis, part group therapy, and part existential crisis. There may be no known cure for Maryland football fandom, but at least we're all suffering together.

The Mike Locksley era at Maryland is approaching its final days, and the latest IMS Radio didn't dance around it. Jeff, Paul and Larry broke down where things stand after three straight losses dropped the Terps to 2-3 and turned what was supposed to be a prove-it season into what now looks like a farewell tour. When will AD Jim Smith make a move or a comment on Locksley's status? Where do things go from here? We also got into the Terps basketball side, where Buzz Williams' second season is generating real optimism after last year's 11-21 debut. The roster overhaul has been dramatic, the early returns from summer work have been positive. What would qualify as Williams can realistically turning this thing around with a group that includes DJ Wagner, Pharrel Payne and five-star freshman Baba Oladotun? And because no IMS Radio episode is complete without someone getting humbled, we closed with Terps hoops trivia, and let's just say the results were not kind to everyone on set. Tune in for more on what's shaping up to be one of the most consequential stretches in recent Maryland athletics history.

With the sun seemingly setting on Mike Locksley's time as Maryland football's head coach, the IMS Crew breaks down the expected timeline of his likely departure, why it hasn't happened yet and what the chances are of him surviving. Also: -- Has Malik Washington been disappointing? -- Will Washington and other players stay if there's a coaching change? -- Who could be the interim coach if a move is made? -- What are AD Jim Smith's expectations from the program? Plus, we answer your questions about Maryland sports!

Mike Locksley's seat is scalding after another big-game loss. Could Maryland make a move? Will the Terps rebound against UCLA? And what have been the biggest issues limiting Maryland football's success. Plus a bunch of Terps hoops talk as the season gets closer and the scoop on one player opening eyes.

Previewing the big showdown between Virginia Tech and Maryland this weekend: -- Unit by unit breakdown of which team is better? -- What will the percentage be of Terps vs. Hokies in the stands? -- Has Malik Washington proved he's ready? -- Predictions for the weekend's biggest games. -- Who wins, Terps or Hokies? Plus, Ralph Friedgen previews the game, shares wild stories from his coaching days and offers some observations of Mike Locksley's team.

Recapping the Terps 62-0 win over Hampton in the opener, looking ahead to week 2 at UConn, with an appearance from Maryland football's standout center, Michael Hershey. Plus: What's the word on DeJuan Williams? Which top-50 basketball recruit could be a Terp soon? Looking ahead to Maryland-Virginia Tech How many games will Mike Locksley coach at Maryland next year?

With kickoff of the most important season of his career days away, Maryland football coach Mike Locksley talked about the upcoming season, why he declined a reporter's question, Dontay Joyner's return and more.

From Maryland football's eight-game losing streak to men's basketball's school-record-tying 21 losses, it was a nightmarish year for Maryland athletics. Even a couple of legendary coaches, Sasho Cirovski (soccer) and John Tillman (men's lacrosse) weren't immune from the dark cloud. Will Maryland bounce back next year? How much hope is there for Terps fans? Can Jim Smith right the ship? And will the new proposed bill restore sanity to college sports? Paul, Jeff and Tony break it all down on the latest IMS Radio.

IMS Radio – Be The Best Podcast – Season 1, Episode 13 – Season Wrap With Maryland’s loss in the Big Ten Semifinals against Penn State, the Terps missed out on the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002. This week’s podcast covers the direction of the program moving forward, NIL and revenue share for the program, and Maryland’s ability to land high school recruits. The guys also discuss the proposed changes to the NCAA Tournament selection criteria and how that might affect Coach Tillman’s scheduling. Finally, the guys go through the NCAA Tournament bracket and give their picks.

IMS Radio – Be The Best Podcast – Season 1, Episode 12 – Daniel Kelly and Bubba Fairman Two legends joined the Be The Best Podcast this week. Daniel Kelly, former Terps’ attackman, and Bubba Fairman, for All-American midfielder, traded stories about their recruiting journeys and time in College Park. The guys recapped the win over Rutgers, previewed Thursday night’s Big Ten Semifinal game against Penn State, and then briefly touched on the other Big Ten Semifinal game between Michigan and Johns Hopkins. Finally, the guys covered the upcoming Ivy League tournament in Ithaca, NY and the ACC Tournament down in Charlotte, NC. Those tournaments will impact the NCAA Tournament bubble.

After an extended hiatus, IMS Radio is back and it didn’t take long for the conversation to hit full speed! Jeff Ermann, Paul Douglas and Tony Wheeler reconvene to break down a whirlwind stretch for Maryland basketball, where roster movement has dominated the headlines. Transfers in, transfers out, reshaping the identity of the program—it’s been nonstop, and the group dug into what it all means for Buzz Williams’ first full offseason at the helm. But the biggest news could be yet to come, as Jeff revealed his big scoop on Thursday at InsideMDSports.com. It would be a major recruiting win, the kind that shifts expectations and adds real intrigue to the Terps' roster’s long-term ceiling. Beyond basketball, the episode also delivers insight from the football side, including what we're hearing from spring camp. There’s growing optimism about the team’s trajectory, with key pieces developing. IMS Radio’s return sets the stage for a busy, pivotal stretch across both programs.

IMS Radio – Be The Best Podcast – Season 1, Episode 11 – George Stamos and Will Schaller The Terps suffered a tough loss to Johns Hopkins in The Rivalry last weekend, so having two All-Americans in George Stamos and Will Schaller visit the pod was much needed. George and Will talked about the paths to college lacrosse and Maryland in particular. George talks about coming out of Northern Virginia as a four-sport athlete, including all-state for football in Virginia. Will talked about his path from hockey to lacrosse at Maryland. They talked about playing in Big Ten and the “Be the Best” mentality of the program. After the players left, the guys recapped the loss to the Blue Jays, including the controversial one-handed goal that the Blue Jays scored in the fourth quarter. The guys also make their picks for three games this weekend – Syracuse at Notre Dame, Harvard at Cornell, and Duke at North Carolina.

IMS Radio – Be The Best Podcast – Season 1, Episode 10 – Jared Bernhardt The Terps continue to roll after a big win over Rutgers, and the Be The Best Podcast rolls along with them. Terrapin legend and Tewaaraton winner Jared Bernhardt joins the podcast this week. Jared talks about the impact that his father, Jim, made not just on the Bernhardt family but on so many others throughout his life. Jared also talks about his career at Maryland, his time in the NFL, and what it’s like to be part of The Rivalry with Johns Hopkins. The whole group recaps Maryland’s 12-2 win over Rutgers, they recap other notable games from last week, and they talk about this weekend’s game in Baltimore against the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays. Finally, guys finish by making their picks in other national games of importance this weekend – Notre Dame at Duke, North Carolina at Virginia, and Michigan