Police called on two Maryland student reporters covering Mike Locksley's firing outside football complex
Two University of Maryland student reporters say police were called on them for standing outside the football facility after Mike Locksley's firing.
TL;DR
- Maryland fired head football coach Mike Locksley following a five-game losing streak.
- Defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will serve as interim head coach.
- Two student reporters were questioned by police after attempting to get player comments outside the football facility.
- The University of Maryland Police Department and Maryland Athletics released a joint statement respecting First Amendment rights.
- The statement cited heightened security concerns around the football program as the reason police were contacted.