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2000 overall record: 5-6
Conference: 3-5 (t-6th)

Returning starters
Offense: 8
Defense: 8
Kickers: 1

2000 statistical leaders (* - returners)
Rushing: LaMont Jordan (920 yds)
Passing: Calvin McCall (1,533 yds)
Receiving: Guilian Gary (568 yds)
Tackles: E.J. Henderson* (109)
Sacks: Kris Jenkins (8)
Interceptions: Shawn Forte (4)

What's new

	Ralph Friedgen is called the Fridge, and his dad (who played with Vince Lombardi) was known as the Icebox.

Ralph Friedgen is the new head coach, although the former UM player and assistant is by no means new to Maryland. Friedgen has stated that he will design the offense around the talent he has, and right now, that means an emphasis on the receivers. Not only are things more precise on offense, but a much more aggressive practice style has already been implemented to establish a stronger work ethic in the program. Battling it out
Shaun Hill ended last season as the starting quarterback and holds a slight lead over redshirt freshman Chris Kelley following spring drills. Kelley had to redshirt last year after tearing up his knee in the summer and is still trying to adjust to the college game. Both could still get competition from Latrez Harrison, who had a solid spring game and is also in the hunt.
Eye catcher: FS Randall Jones
After making the transition from quarterback a few years ago, Jones started in the secondary three times in 2000 and showed a good feel for defense. Now, he has shown great leadership during a solid spring and has made some memorable plays, including a 100-yd interception return in a scrimmage.
Budding star: LB E.J. Henderson
He had 109 tackles last year to lead the team, but didn't get much attention around the conference because of the many talented athletes at linebacker. Henderson has good speed and a nose for the ball and has drawn plenty of praise from Friedgen, who had to game plan against him at Georgia Tech.

Brad Edwards researches college football for ESPN and is a contributor to ESPN.com throughout the year.