The NCAA is a joke. Our teammate Jordan McNair passes away during a NCAA sanctioned workout. But now, as a NCAA student athlete, I am not allowed to promote a fundraiser we are having for his parents Jordan McNair Foundation! I can’t even tweet the flyer! That’s my Ted Talk.
Every Saturday my teammates and I have to kneel before the memorial of our fallen teammate. Yet a group of people do not have the courage to hold anyone accountable for his death. If only they could have the courage that Jordan had. It’s never the wrong time to do what’s right.
Update: Today they removed the ventilator and my dad began breathing on his own for the first time in weeks! My mom even got to speak to him for the first time in 21 days and he said, “I love you, I am ok.” He’s not quite out of the woods but it appears the hard part is behind us
This is hope. Hope that with tireless work from medical professsionals, support and positivity from loved ones, and a prayer ARMY, that this disease can be beaten. After close to a month in the hospital, 2 1/2 weeks in a coma, my dad has been released. GOD IS GOOD! STAY POSITIVE!
Please pray for my father. He tested positive for covid-19 this morning. He was diagnosed with pneumonia last week but it got worse. Luckily I haven’t been around him but my mom and sister are in quarantine while he is in the hospital. All we can do is stay positive and pray🙏🏽
I am so blessed for what football has done for me. By the age of 22 I will have a bachelors and masters degree. With 0 student debt. I’m telling you this game can take you more places than just the NFL.
5 years later and my time playing for the terps has come to an end. I will miss representing MARYLAND on Saturdays but I knew when I signed up, being a Terp is a lifelong commitment. I appreciate all the love and support from Terpnation! Thank you for everything! 68 out✌🏽❤️
White for our gratitude for how you have impacted our lives. Red for the flash and joy you brought everyday. You are truly missed my guy. Love you bro ✊🏾🙌🏽
Very excited and blessed to announce I have been accepted into GW Law School! Can’t wait to start at Foggy Bottom in the fall! (NFL detour notwithstanding)
The little things. My brother and I went by the hospital today because the nurses decorated our dads window so we would know where he was. They came to the window in full PPE and waved and gave us a thumbs up. A few good days in a row for him. ❤️🙏🏽STAY POSITIVE!
My mom got a chance to talk to my dad this morning. He is still in a state of coma but hopefully some of what she was saying over the phone got through. She assured him of everyone praying for him and that he is not alone! He will keep fighting. STAY POSITIVE!❤️
I told my dad this morning over the phone that Maryland beat Duke in the national championship. He responded, “okay ellis I haven’t been out THAT long”😂
If you don’t love and support this team, something is wrong. We’ve been through so much together and now we just embrace the grind.....enjoying every minute of it.😎😎😎
Doctor just called my mom and told her to write this down , S....L...O...W...L...Y. I...M...P...R...O...V...I...N...G. S/o to all the medical professionals rn.
Today my Uncle said, if there was anyone he’d want taking that last shot, it’d be my father. He’s gon keep fighting that’s for sure. We appreciate the outpouring of support. He has the best prayer army behind him. Stay positive!🙏🏽
Sources: D.J. Durkin is finalizing a three-year deal to become the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M. Durkin spent the last two years as the defensive coordinator at Ole Miss.
Just got elected to the University Senate for the 2019-2020 school year!
Extremely blessed and excited for the opportunity! Thankful for everyone who voted.
It’s funny how some ‘journalists’ pretended women’s basketball didn’t exist in CP all year, but now decide to report some negative drama because it’ll get them clicks. Let’s keep the same energy when they reload 😁👍🏽🐢
Just can’t stop thinking about how we would be celebrating tonight. 21!!! I hope they r throwing u a party in heaven rn Big J. Happy birthday bro, we miss more than ever ❤️🙏🏽
THREAD:
It has been 5 years since we lost Jordan after he suffered at heat stroke at summer workouts in 2018. In honor of his memory, here are 5 things his family, friends, and most importantly
@JMFoundation_
have to done over the past 5 years to honor his memory.
1/6
July 1st, 2020 The Jordan McNair act is officially law in the state of Maryland. Thank you to all the elected officials and advocates who made this a reality. This act will give vital support to student athletes throughout our state.
@JMFoundation_
@BELBaltimore
@shellyhettleman
Starting to feel the buzz for Saturday. UMD v. WVU can't wait to be back in College Park. First time as a fan! Dm me your favorite tailgate lot location and I'll be sure to stop by 😁🐢🐢🐢
#goterps
Tonight was incredible! We were truly
#onemaryland
tonight.
@TheRealJMcNair
you were in the hearts and minds of every who came out tonight! Miss you dawg✊🏾😔
Block out the outside noise. Play for the name on the front. Show out for the name on the back. Fight for your brothers beside you. Do YOUR job. It’ll all work out.
Hard to believe it’s been 4 years. Still think about you every day and now the positive impact you’ve left on us. Love you and miss you. ♥️
@TheRealJMcNair
@JMFoundation_
Maybe one day we will be full members of the B1G and the refs won’t let our quarterback take cheap shots on the sideline, like they would for any other team.
Unbelievably grateful for our support from former Terps. The words of
@VernonDavis85
in the Players Tribune mean everything. My teammates, this is a must read.
This video is everything. Filmed by
@twilson824
a year ago today.
@TheRealJMcNair
you are loved and missed. Ms. Tonya, this whole team loves u and has ur back. Moments like this will never be forgotten. Long Live 79.
#JM79
One year ago my dad got released after his bout with COVID. In 2 days he will receive his 2nd dose of the vaccine. HOW FAR WE HAVE COME, with a lot of work still to go. STAY POSITIVE! 💙
This is hope. Hope that with tireless work from medical professsionals, support and positivity from loved ones, and a prayer ARMY, that this disease can be beaten. After close to a month in the hospital, 2 1/2 weeks in a coma, my dad has been released. GOD IS GOOD! STAY POSITIVE!
Maryland fans, it’s back. I’m told Rock n Roll Part 2 will now be played by the UMD band at home football games for the first time since 2003, after returning to mens bball games late last season. Maryland football was 19-1 its last 20 home games when the song was banned in 04.🐢
And
@AvaMckennie
thought she was the only one getting offers 😎 Finished up a great summer at Venable and received an offer to return as a full-time associate after graduation from GW Law! Extremely grateful and humbled for the opportunity to join an amazing firm.
Just finished my last class ever. S/o this 2002 pre-k’er for grinding through 20+ years of schooling. Trading in that gown for a law school one in a few weeks!
😂 sitting in a grad school class is funny, people here are worried about there jobs, kids, and spouses. While I’m sitting here thinking about Texas’s blitz package 😂😂
#week1
Again, this was happening the whole game, but yall promote the one in garbage time with Terps up 30+ and no one was left. All good. Terp Nation knows what it looked like Saturdays (t/c:
@Connor_Basch
) 5-0
The beauty of freedom of speech: crazy guy can come on campus and tell us that homosexuals are the spawn of Satan. We can respond by telling him to f*** off. 😂 damn I love college