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Maryland athletic director Jim Smith backs football coach Michael Locksley

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Administrator explains why he’s ‘probably more optimistic than many’ Terps fans about 4-3 team

University of Maryland president Dr. Darryll Pines, left, athletic director Jim Smith, center and football coach Michael Locksley, right pose at Smith's introductory news conference. Smith said Wednesday he's confident in Locksley to lead the team's football team despite three losses in a row. (Kim Hairston/Staff)