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Maryland Football: Five things to watch in Red-White Spring Game

By Chris Bengel

Oct 29, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin celebrates stopping an indiana drive with the team during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 42 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach D. J. Durkin celebrates stopping an indiana drive with the team during the second half of the game at Memorial Stadium. The Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 42 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) waits for the snap guarded by Maryland Terrapins offensive lineman Maurice Shelton (79) and offensive lineman Damian Prince (58) during the second half of a football game at Bright House Networks Stadium. Maryland won 30-24 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) waits for the snap guarded by Maryland Terrapins offensive lineman Maurice Shelton (79) and offensive lineman Damian Prince (58) during the second half of a football game at Bright House Networks Stadium. Maryland won 30-24 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Has this unit made strides?

The offensive line is a unit that has several players with a ton of potential.

However, the group struggled to protect Maryland’s quarterbacks in 2016. They surrendered the most sacks in the Big Ten (49), which averages out to 3.8 per contest.

There’s definitely talent in this group with Terrance Davis, Brendan Moore, and Damian Prince all back in the fold. They are forced to deal with the abrupt departure of guard Mike Minter, who decided to give up football after graduating early.

Sean Christie has been impressive this spring, so look for the junior to see a lot of time at guard. Derwin Gray also could work his way into the starting group.

Pass protection is something to watch because if Henderson does end up being the starter, he’s certainly not as mobile as a guy like Pigrome.

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