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Here, before it appears in the paper, are notes from today's media availability:
*The play wasn’t designed for Chris Turner to run.
But, with Maryland ahead of James Madison by eight points in the second quarter, the quarterback pump-faked and took off for the end zone.
Turner’s three-yard score may have came on a busted play – he had no lane to throw – but coaches say they have encouraged the fifth-year player to run more often this season than last.
Turner may never lead the Terps in rushing, but coaches want him to keep the defense guessing by presenting at least the threat of a scamper out of the pocket.
“Chris is a pretty tough kid,” coach Ralph Friedgen said Tuesday. “I think he’s added that (running) element to his game and that really helps the rest of the team. Obviously we don’t want him to get hurt.”
Turner was credited with 44 rushing attempts for 57 yards last season. The total doesn’t include yardage lost in sacks. In two games this season, he alr...
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