Sept. 26, 2001

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Increased security measures will be in place for all of Maryland's remaining home football games, beginning with Saturday's non-conference contest vs. West Virginia at Byrd Stadium, as a result of the national tragedy Sept. 11.

Measures include the following:

-- Continued enforcement of long-standing policy which prohibits fans from bringing backpacks, fanny packs, coolers, large bags, bottles, cups or containers into the stadium.

-- All handbags, packages and equipment may be subject to search.

-- All parking areas will be monitored for suspicious vehicles.

-- University police will conduct a sweep of the stadium on game day.

-- Vehicular access inside and directly around Byrd Stadium will be restricted.

-- The stadium will be locked down and monitored by campus police the day preceding home games.

-- Flags are allowed but flag poles are not.