{
  "id": 15491070,
  "title": "Maryland fires its defensive coordinator after a 5th consecutive loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/maryland-fires-its-defensive-coordinator-after-a-5th-consecutive-loss",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:01:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/18/maryland-fires-its-defensive-coordinator-after-a-5th-consecutive-loss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maryland has dismissed defensive coordinator Ted Monachino following their fifth consecutive loss. The decision comes a day after the Terrapins suffered a 37-30 home defeat to Rutgers, marking their fifth straight loss. Coach Michael Locksley, whose position is under scrutiny after an eighth season with a 2-5 overall record and 0-4 in the Big Ten, expressed appreciation for Monachino's efforts during his tenure. The statement added that the change is necessary for program evaluation. Monachino, who also oversaw linebackers, will be succeeded by Aazaar Abdul-Rahim, the team's cornerbacks coach, with Zac Spavital, the inside linebackers coach, taking on co-defensive coordinator responsibilities. Maryland's recent struggles have been evident, with a 12-game losing streak in the Big Ten conference. The team's inability to stop opponents from scoring, averaging 43.8 points over the span, has been a significant issue.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Maryland fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino.",
    "Fifth consecutive loss leads to dismissal.",
    "Aazaar Abdul-Rahim takes over as new coordinator."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}