Four years ago, Maryland Athletics officially joined the Big Ten. To mark this, we’re taking a look back at Maryland’s time so far in the conference. We started with a top-10 moments list on Monday, and today we’re taking a look at the football and men’s basketball programs.
In the summer of 2014, both Maryland football and men’s basketball were in a period of uncertainty. For football, going to the Big Ten meant adjusting to a smashmouth style from the more athletic and flashy ACC. Men’s basketball was coming off a 17-15 season and an offseason of significant upheaval, so expectations were low in a crucial year for Mark Turgeon.