Top 5 all-time coaches: Maryland Terrapins

The success of any college football program ultimately begins with finding the right head coach. Those men who have won the most generally share an ability to lead, strategize and recruit better than their contemporaries, and they are remembered long after their time in charge is complete.

This week on the Big Ten blog, we’re taking a look at the top-5 coaches over the years for each program. Some are more widely recognized than others, but all had a positive impact on the fortunes of their respective programs.

Despite Maryland not making any bowls in the 10 years prior to his arrival, Ralph Friedgen guided the Terps to seven bowls in 10 seasons.1. Jim Tatum, 1947-1955 (73-15-4)

Not only did…