A week after the Maryland offense controlled the first scrimmage, the defense held the upper hand in the second and final full scrimmage of the preseason Monday at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium. Two defensive scores – one on a 21-yard interception return by Dexter McDougle and the other on a 22-yard fumble return by Trenton Hughes – highlighted a sound performance by the defense in the 125-play scrimmage which featured possessions at the offense’s 5- and 25-yard line, midfield and defense’s 20-yard line (red zone). “It was a good, tough scrimmage,” said head coach Ralph Friedgen. “I think the defense got the better of the offense today…I think the offense had four shots in the red zone and the best they did was kick a field goal. So I think defense definitely dominated the scrimmage today.” The offense wasn’t completely shut down, however. Da’Rel Scott looks to be back to his all-league form. The senior had 10 carries for a scrimmage-high 73 yards, including a 50-yard touchdown where he burst through the line. Jamarr Robinson and Danny O’Brien took the majority of reps at quarterback and both impressed Friedgen at times. Robinson was 9 of 14 for 102 yards, a touchdown and an interception, while O’Brien was 19 of 34 for 179 yards. from umterps.com
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