Newly-hired Edsall assumes 'dream job' as Terrapins' coach

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Randy Edsall's enthusiasm over the prospectof becoming Maryland's head football coach was a big reason why hegot hired for the job.

That, and his ability to win.

Edsall, who enjoyed unprecedented success during his 12 years atConnecticut, beat out former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach and severalother applicants in a search that began immediately after RalphFriedgen was fired on Dec. 20.

"What really brought things home is that Randy is not justanother football coach," first-year Athletic Director Kevin Andersonsaid Monday. "There was no one - no one - who came forward and said,'I want to be the head football coach at Maryland and …