By Ivette Lucero Lopez

The Terrapins took the field in shoulder pads and helmets on Wed for the first time this preseason.

With many players coming off injury this yr head motorbus Randy Edsall discussed before practice that coming off an injury is not easy.

WR Deon Long looks to bounce back after breaking his tibia and fibula last season. (Courtesy of UMTerps.com)
WR Deon Long looks to bounce back after breaking his tibia and fibula last season. (Courtesy of UMTerps.com)

When asked about wide receiver Deon Long, who suffered a broken tibia and fibula last season, Edsall described his last two days at practice as "rusty," and that, "he needs to exercise better on finishing."

Long did just that in day three of practice looking more focused and prepared.

"I know what I am doing wrong and I know the blazon of thespian he [Edsall] knows I am and I know what he wants out of me," Long said. "He's a type of autobus who sees your potential and knows how to become the best out of you. He volition hold you to high standards and you lot need a double-decker similar that."

The senior besides discussed his excitement to join the Big Ten and take the field for i last twelvemonth.

"You gotta live in the moment have it ane game at a time," Long said.

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The defence force works on drills during day 3 of practice. (Courtesy of Ivette Lucero Lopez)

In improver to Long, the law-breaking every bit a whole looks to have made several improvements over the past two days. The defense continued to wait precipitous and demonstrate leadership skills. Overall, with the use of pads, the squad seemed more in tune with each other.

Day iv of preseason volition take identify on Thursday.