COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) DJ Durkin knew it would take some time for him to build Maryland into a team that can compete with the top schools in the Big Ten. There’s no telling how long it will take, because it became quite clear last weekend that a substantial gap exists between the Terrapins and the teams they’re trying to emulate. Coming off a humbling 59-3 loss at Michigan, Maryland now must prepare for No. 6 Ohio State at home Saturday. That’s a tough order for any team, let alone a youth-laden squad in its first year under a coach with a long-term plan for success. ”It’s all a work in progress, and we’re going to continue down that road,” Durkin said Tuesday. ”We’ve bounced back from some tough things throughout this season.” The Terrapins (5-4, 2-4) rebounded from an ugly home loss to Minnesota last month with a victory over Michigan State. But every one of their wins this season have come Perry Hills at quarterback, and his status for Saturday is up in the air after he reinjured his right shoulder in the second quarter at Michigan. ”He’s day to day. That’s the real answer,” Durkin said. ”I…
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