COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- DJ Durkin brings enthusiasm and a Big Ten background into his new job as Marylands head football coach.Unfortunately, the former Michigan defensive coordinator doesnt have a wealth of talent at his disposal. Durkin takes over a team that went 3-9 last season, 1-7 in the conference. The Terrapins dumped Randy Edsall in the midst of an eight-game losing skid that finally ended with a 46-41 win over Rutgers.Maryland has thus far landed several solid recruits under Durkin, who wont hesitate to put newcomers in the starting lineup.Its a deep freshman class with talent and its guys I know have the right mindset to come in and play and help us, Durkin said.The upperclassmen can feel the difference a new coach makes.The culture that Coach Durkins brought in, its really making everyone compete, senior quarterback Caleb Rowe said.Still, its going to take some time before the Terrapins can stand up to East Division rivals Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State.Durkin has assembled a solid staff that includes former Virginia head coach Mike London; former Ball State head coach Pete Lembo; defensive coordinator Mike Buh, who held the same job at Stanford and Cal; and offensive coordinator Walt Bell, whose Arkansas State team last year scored at least 37 points in nine games.You are only as good as the people youre around, and weve assembled a great coaching staff Im very excited about, Durkin said. You look at the experience level of the guys and their accomplishments professionally, I think that kind of speaks for itself.Some things to know about the Terps as they prepare for the 2016 season:QUARTERBACK QUANDARYThe competition at the most important position on the team could extend until the end of August.Seniors Perry Hills and Rowe are the front-runners. Hills has the edge because of his ability to run with the ball -- he ranked second on the team last year with 535 yards rushing -- but both have a propensity to turn the ball over. Hills tossed 13 interceptions and Rowe was picked off 15 times. True freshman Tyrell Pigrome, the Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama, has an outside shot of starting or at least getting significant playing time.LIKELY A STARThe most electrifying player on the team is senior William Likely -- a defensive back, kick returner and part-time receiver.Likely considered entering the NFL draft last spring, but said, I just felt that I couldnt leave my teammates like that.A starter on defense, Likely scored twice on punt returns, took a kickoff 100 yards for a TD and caught five passes.KEY GAMESThe Terrapins probably cant compete with the best teams in the Big Ten, so their success lies in starting 3-0 out of the conference against Howard, Florida International and Central Florida, then securing a few more wins among home games against Purdue, Rutgers and Minnesota and on the road at Indiana.PREDICTIONA .500 finish and bowl eligibility would be a tremendous success for a rebuilding team under a first-year coach. 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But with more than a week of rest ahead of a date with the Fire (6-8-3), Rennie has used the time to keep his players grounded as the Caps look to extend their unbeaten streak to a club-record six games. "That is a big concern, making sure that our focus is right," Rennie said when asked about the lingering effects of a historic win. "Obviously the atmosphere was fantastic last week and it was really lively, so the players have to make sure they come with a real intensity (Sunday) because it might take a little bit longer for the game to get going. "So we have to make sure that we are on top of it and very focused and thats something weve got to make sure were ready for." A fast start against the Fire -- who saw their own six-game undefeated streak end last weekend in a 2-1 home loss to Sporting Kansas City -- could be key as Chicago have given up five goals in the opening 15 minutes of games this season. Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller scored after just four minutes against Seattle, while the Fire trailed Sporting 2-0 after just 10 minutes. The Eastern Conference outfit have also conceded the first goal a staggering 14 times -- the most in MLS -- and have compiled a 4-8-2 record from those encounters. Rennie said there were some similarities between the Sounders and Chicago and urged his team to push forward from the kick-off. "I think they are similar in their set-up to Seattle so we have to play the same and really get on top of them from the start and if we can get an early goal that would be fantastic for us," he said. Besides the shaky Chicago defence, Vancouver will be looking to put plenty of pressure on goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi, who is filling in for first-choice custodian Sean Johnson (international duty with USA at the Gold Cup). Tornaghi has started the past two games and conceded two goals in each of them. In late March, the Italian was in net during a 4-1 drubbing by Chivas USA. Said Rennie: "We want to get on top of their whole team and the fact that its not their starting goalkeeper may be a little advantage for us." The Whitecaps are sset to field the same starting lineup that took the pitch against Seattle, with Johnny Leveron and Brad Rusin playing in central defence once again.dddddddddddd Even though new Danish recruit David Ousted is now eligible to play, goalkeeper Brad Knighton will keep his place in net after his brilliant shutout against Seattle was rewarded with MLS Player of the Week honours. "The lineup picks itself pretty much when you win," Rennie said. Rusin, 26, has started the past two games after overcoming a calf injury and he is enjoying his role alongside Honduran Leveron, despite the usual language issues. "For the most part its been good," the American said. "Weve played against two quality teams in Sporting Kansas City away and Seattle here and to be fair we got two pretty good results. "Ultimately its just about being confident and going out there and doing what we do, doing what I do and of course Johnny just doing what he does -- controlling the ball and playing long -- things like that so I think we make a good pair." Playing in front of the in-form Knighton -- who has kept clean sheets in two of the past three games -- has also helped. "It definitely gives us confidence in front of him and just knowing hes gonna be there," Rusin said. Rennie is satisfied with the output of the Rusin-Leveron tandem but the imminent return of veteran Andy OBrien will create some competition, which doesnt faze the Indiana native. "You always want competition for positions," Rusin said. "It makes you a better player, youve got to be honest with yourself and you cant take days off even at training so I think its good for all of us." The spotlight will be on Rusin and Leveron this weekend with top marksman Mike Magee coming to town. Since returning to his hometown club from LA Galaxy during the season, Magee has netted five goals in six games but Rusin wont be putting too much emphasis on the match-up. "It doesnt really matter who I play against," he said. "I just think thats how all of us are. If we come out here and play our game and worry about ourselves, I think well get the job done." Notes: Fire midfielder Daniel Paladini will miss the game through suspension. He has two goals and three assists this season. . . Jamaican international Shaun Francis is set to make his debut for Chicago this weekend. The left-back will replace the suspended Gonzalo Segares. . . Chicago captain Logan Pause (back) could return after sitting out the past two games while fellow midfielder Patrick Nyarko (hamstring) is confident he will be right for Sunday. 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