It is a clown show in Maryland right now.
DJ Durkin was reinstated for one day and this is what allegedly happened at that practice.
Barber, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., said word had gotten around on the team that he is a “whistle-blower” who talked to investigators about problems on the team. When Durkin returned to practice Tuesday to watch the team practice, his supporters on the team felt emboldened and began taunting Barber, he said. Some mocked and insulted him, while others threw footballs at him, Barber said.
Toward the end of the practice, another player attacked Barber, attempting to punch him in the face, Barber said. While the two teammates were fighting, others tried to intervene and grabbed Barber’s arms behind his back, he said. That allowed the other player to punch Barber repeatedly in the face, leaving him with a black eye, needing multiple stitches on his forehead and a dislocated shoulder, Barber said.
“My jersey was bloody,” Barber says. “I had blood all over my hands.”
The attack happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday as practice was ending, according to Barber. Barber said he was treated by the athletic trainers for his injuries, and was interviewed by a campus police officer. He said he has “many mixed emotions” after being attacked. “I’m annoyed, frustrated, upset, irritated,” he said.
When he spoke to The Sun on Wednesday evening, Barber’s arm was in a sling and his head was bandaged.
Durkin was fired the next day.
Multiple Maryland players have denied this went down, they seem to be upset with the media, but it is Barber who is giving all the specific quotes.
Until we have more information, don’t assume anything.
