Looks as though the Terps may be adding a big name to the defensive coordinator vacancy. IMO, this would be a great move for Maryland after the whole Mike Leach fiasco that took place. Not only is Shannon a pretty big name, his defenses at Miami were consistently one of the best in the country and his recruiting ties to Florida would be huge!
"Maryland and former Miami coach Randy Shannon drew close to an agreement Thursday that would make Shannon the football program's defensive coordinator, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told the Post's Eric Prisbell.
Shannon, who interviewed for the position with Maryland coach Randy Edsall earlier this week, would replace Don Brown, who abruptly ended his two-year stint as the team's defensive coordinator last week to take the same job at Connecticut. Should a deal with Shannon be finalized, Edsall's staff would be complete.
In four seasons as Miami's coach, Shannon compiled a 28-22 record. He was fired at the conclusion of last season.
Prior to his stint as the team's head coach, Shannon served as the Hurricanes' defensive coordinator for six seasons. During that time, Miami ranked lower than No. 7 in the nation once in total yards allowed per game.
The Baltimore Sun reported Thursday that Maryland had offered Shannon the job."
From the Washington Post
Shannon's defensive rankings at Miami (From Wiki):
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