Back to the NCAA Newsfeed

Maryland Interim Coach Matt Canada: Players Heath and Safety Is 'Primary Focus'

Interim Maryland head coach Matt Canada told reporters player safety has been his top priority in practice since taking over the job.

"Our practices have been extremely crisp," Canada said. "The focus of our players' health and safety is No. 1, and our players are feeling that and understanding that. That's our primary focus."

Canada, 46, was named interim coach after Maryland placed DJ Durkin on leave as it investigates the program's culture.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

Get the best sports content from the web and social in the new B/R app.