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Current Sports | August 14, 2018

DJ Durkin
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DJ Durkin; University of Maryland; Jordan McNair; MSU Football; Mark Dantonio; Nick Saban; Brendon Ayanbadejo

What is the line? What is TOO far? These questions set the foundation of today's Current Sports with Al Martin in wake of Maryland football offensive lineman Jordan McNair passing away after reports of heat exhaustion during practice. Al dives into the root problems of this tragic death and talks about the consequences that Maryland must face as a result of the event. Al also relates the problem to a pretty big name in the college football coaching world. 

Also, hear from head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State University football team prior to this morning's practice. Dantonio calls-out a few players who have been turning heads throughout preseason training camp. 

Episode 1241 

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