Huge news.
Unlike some of the other ACC programs that have had some trouble finding a good replacement coach lately, I think Maryland is a more attractive job because they have had some big successes in the past decade and the program is seen as a priority for the university (unlike Clemson, Miami, Ga Tech, and some other schools where football comes first).
I have not even begun to think about replacements for Gary. I need to think a bit about which former assistants or players might be compelling potential replacements. No one really jumps to mind though.
I wonder if this had something to do with Jordan Williams' final decision to head to the NBA.
-Jason "we may have mocked him, but Gary could coach... he will be missed" Evans