from Jeff Barker’s article in the Sun
Brian Stewart, a former assistant with four NFL teams who oversaw the Dallas Cowboys’ defense under Wade Phillips, is expected to be introduced as Maryland’s defensive coordinator as soon as Tuesday, according to two sources. Stewart, who spent the past two seasons as the University of Houston’s defensive coordinator, is expected in College Park on Tuesday and — barring unforeseen circumstances is scheduled to be introduced to the media.
Maryland would not confirm or deny that Stewart was its top target. Stewart, 47, ran a 3-4 defense at Houston, which ranked 62nd in the nation in total defense. The Cougars were fourth nationally in turnover margin and sixth in tackles for loss. Houston finished 13-1 last season. Stewart’s defense worked in practice against Houston quarterback Case Keenum, who led the nation in total offense. Houston has a new coach, Tony Levine, and Stewart announced recently that he intended to explore other opportunities.
Stewart’s specialty is the secondary. Like Maryland head coach Randy Edsall, Stewart has been a defensive backs coach at multiple stops and an NFL assistant. Both had coaching stints at Syracuse, albeit at different times. Stewart has coached defensive backs with the San Diego Chargers and Houston Texans. He was an assistant with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009, when Asante Samuel had nine interceptions and Sheldon Brown had five. He was the Cowboys’ coordinator under Phillips in 2007 and 2008.
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