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Maryland fires its defensive coordinator after a 5th consecutive loss

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Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on Sunday following the team's fifth straight loss to Rutgers in college football. The Terrapins, now with a 2-5 record and 0-4 in Big Ten conference play, are expected to replace Monachino with cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as the new defensive coordinator, alongside inside linebackers coach Zac Spavital in a co-defensive coordinator role. Maryland’s losing streak includes allowing an average of 43.8 points per game during their current skid.

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the Terrapins lost at home to Rutgers, their fifth straight defeat. asserted

Terrapins → fire → defeat

The move suggests coach Michael Locksley, whose job security appears tenuous in his eighth season, is safe for now. uncertain

security → suggest → season

The Terrapins (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) lost 37-30 on Homecoming on Saturday, and they now have an open date before hosting Illinois on Oct. 31. asserted

they → lose → Oct.

“I appreciate Ted’s hard work and dedication to our program during his time in College Park,” Locksley said in a statement. asserted

Locksley → appreciate → statement

“As I evaluate our program, I believe this change is necessary. asserted

change → evaluate → program

We wish Ted all the best moving forward.” asserted

We → wish → best

Monachino, who also coached linebackers, will be replaced as defensive coordinator by Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, who is Maryland’s cornerbacks coach. asserted

who → coach → Rahim

Inside linebackers coach Zac Spavital will take on the role of co-defensive coordinator. asserted

Spavital → take → coordinator

Maryland has lost 12 straight Big Ten games, and Saturday’s contest had plenty of empty seats. asserted

contest → lose → seats

The Terps were up 23-13 at halftime before Rutgers (2-4, 1-2) scored 24 unanswered points. asserted

Rutgers → score → points

Maryland has allowed an average of 43.8 points during this five-game skid. asserted

Maryland → allow → skid

Maryland fires its defensive coordinator after a 5th consecutive loss

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