So what does he do really well that is a struggle for other teams to try and defend against?

He's good when he's mobile.

He's good when he can escape defenders trying to sack him.

He's good when he's throwing on the run.

He's also good throwing in the pocket.

And I think for the Terps, these final five games, I think they need to find a balance of keeping him on his leg, making sure that the defense has respect to his rushing threat, while also utilizing his arm.

These deep shots with Malik, they haven't really been connecting to start the season.

But when you're previewing this game for the Baltimore sun, what sort of challenges does Clayton present for the Terps?

What does he bring to the table as an interim? And is there any chance that he holds onto this job long-term?

Right.

I mean, it's crazy.

The guy started the year as a defensive backs coach, and now he's the head coach of Maryland for the final five games.

Look, what he brings is strong regional ties.

He's coached high school in the area.

He's obviously coached college in the area.

But as you look back, Michael, now that the Mike Loxley era is over, what just kind of stands out to you as you look at it from an encompassing view of was it a shot worth taking at the beginning with him? And where do you feel like it truly went wrong?

But Michael, I guess just with, you know, all this tension around Locksley, right? Like, what has the scene been like with him in College Park? How has the media kind of been dealing with this? Then also just what is the, I guess, the feeling from the fans right now?

Yeah, I mean, this was a year filled with optimism heading into it.

You have sophomore quarterback Malik Washington coming back.

You had a talented defense, which included edge rusher Sidney Stewart and freshman Zion Ealy.

Um, there was a lot of optimism.

Also, not to mention, uh, running back DeJuan Williams and linebacker, uh, Daniel Windgate.

There was hope that this season would be different from others, and the Terps started out two and O, looked great against some non-conference opponents.

So I guess, how is it just with Locksley, you know, just handling these questions and these situations as the seat seemingly gets hotter and hotter?

Uh, what happened? What, what, what happened with James Franklin?

Oh, man.

So I was on Zoom, so I can't see the podium when I'm on Zoom.

And I say, "Hey, Coach." He says, "Hey, Michael." And I'm like, all right, time to dig, dig into my question like I always have.

And I hear, "Hey, Michael.

Hey, Michael.

Hey, Michael." And I'm thinking, is the Zoom audio tripping?

Are you willing to demote him to James now? [laughs]