The Maryland media relations staff compiled a list of some of its favorite stories featuring our student-athletes, coaches, families and fans from the year that was 2016. Take a look back at their triumphs, tribulations, goals achieved and dreams realized from pieces produced by members of the local, regional and national media.
Jan. - March | April - June | July - Sept. | Oct. - Dec.

Football
'You have to be a little bit crazy': Terps offensive coordinator lives his words
October 6 | Dan Steinberg | Washington Post

Men's Soccer
In anticipation of National Coming Out Day, Terps to hold first Maryland United Night on Friday
October 6 | By Jonas Shaffer | Baltimore Sun

Women's Soccer
TWO-WAY TRAINER: Maryland women's soccer's Sarah Kovalchick fosters passion for athletic training
October 20 | By Scott Gelman | Diamondback
Women's Basketball
Maryland women's basketball cashes in on Shatori Walker-Kimbrough's chip
November 7 | Gene Wang | Washington Post
Field Hockey
Grace Balsdon powers Maryland field hockey's defense with English national team dreams
November 10 | James Crabtree-Hannigan | Diamondback

Volleyball
“Terps vs. everybody”: Steve Aird fosters an underdog mentality for Maryland volleyball
November 14 | By Daniel Bernstein | Diamondback
Men's Soccer
The boy who left the circus and joined the Maryland soccer team
November 17 | By Steven Goff | Washington Post

Football/Women's Soccer
Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe proposes to longtime girlfriend on field after win
November 26 | By Don Markus | Baltimore Sun

Wrestling
Maryland wrestler Joe Barber “found his calling” as a magician
December 12 | By Sean Whooley | Diamondback
Women's Basketball
For Terps sisters Brionna and Stephanie Jones, recovery from knee injuries hurts so good
December 12 | By Jonas Shaffer | Baltimore Sun
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