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Mike Evans (top photo, left) originated the role of Lionel Jefferson, the only son of George (Sherman Hemsley) and Louise (Isabel Sanford), on All in the Family in 1971 before spinning off with his TV parents to The Jeffersons four years later. Evans cocreated, with Eric Monte, Good Times (CBS, 1974-’79), which, like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, was “developed” by Norman Lear, and after appearing in The Jeffersons’s first season, he departed the series.
Damon Evans (third photo from top; no relation to Mike) took over the part of Lionel for seasons two, three, and most of four. Then Lionel disappeared altogether until the fall of ’79, when Mike Evans resumed the role for season six. Berlinda Tolbert (top photo, right, and second photo from top) played Jenny Willis, Lionel’s fiancée and, later, wife (not to mention the mother of their daughter, Jessica, born during season six), throughout the show’s first seven seasons, after which Evans and she made occasional appearances.
Jenny had a brother, Allan, played by Andrew Rubin in the final episode of The Jeffersons’s inaugural season, but for season five the role was recast with Jay Hammer (bottom photo). Jenny and Allan’s parents, Tom and Helen, were the first interracial married couple featured as regular characters on a network series. Franklin Cover and Roxie Roker played Tom and Helen, respectively, for The Jeffersons’s entire 11-season run, although the characters were originated by Charles Aidman (as Louis Willis) and Kim Hamilton in a 1974 episode of All in the Family, with Lynne Moody as Jenny.
Maryland board recommends keeping DJ Durkin, Damon Evans
Maryland board recommends keeping DJ Durkin, Damon Evans
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BALTIMORE — Maryland football coach DJ Durkin, who was placed on paid administrative leave in August following the June 13…
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A football player died, and all of the University of Maryland is diminished
A football player died, and all of the University of Maryland is diminished
The University of Maryland bills itself, in its own words, as “one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities.” It says it’s a “global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation.”
“The mission of the University of Maryland, College Park is to provide excellent teaching, research and service,” begins an eight-page mission statement on the school’s website.
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The Latest on the University of Maryland investigating allegations of coaches bullying players (all times local): 8:10 p.m.
Keisha Staples, the mother of Maryland defensive back Antoine Brooks Jr., told the AP she is close with a group of about eight players’ parents who would like to meet with athletic director Damon Evans and school officials to voice their “full support” for coach DJ Durkin.
Brooks, a junior was part of Durkin’s first recruiting class in 2016.
Staples said her son has never told her of inappropriate behavior by Durkin or Court, and that Durkin has been open and accessible when any issues have come up with Brooks.
“I’m sure not everybody has had the same experience we’ve had, but we have had a good experience,” Staples said.
Staples said she has never had any interactions with Court.
“I don’t want the stigma to be at Maryland this is a toxic culture,” Staples said. “This is a football culture.”
She added: “They’re already dealing with the death of their teammate. Now they have to deal with the loss of their coach.” ___ 7:45 p.m.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he supports the University of Maryland’s decision to place football coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave:
“In light of deeply troubling reports about the University of Maryland football program’s training practices and general culture, I support the university’s decision to suspend Coach DJ Durkin, and expect that the investigation into the program will be wide-ranging and thorough,” Hogan said in a statement. “We must have complete confidence that our student athletes are treated with dignity and respect and that they are supervised and coached responsibly.
“If the investigation confirms these reports, then strong and permanent corrective actions should be taken immediately.” ___ 5:55 p.m.
Maryland athletic director Damon Evans says coach DJ Durkin is being placed on leave while the school reviews allegations of “unacceptable behavior by members of our football staff.”
The move comes a day after an ESPN story that quoted unidentified players, former players and former Durkin staff members accusing Durkin and strength and conditioning coach Rick Court of verbally abusing and humiliating players.
Earlier Saturday, a person who had been briefed on the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Court had been placed on leave by the school.
The school already is investigating the death of 19-year-old offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who was hospitalized after a team workout on May 29 and died on June 13. ___ 5 p.m.
A candidate for Maryland governor is calling for the suspensions of Terrapins football coach DJ Durkin and athletic director Damon Evans until an investigation into a player’s death is finished.
Ben Jealous called for the suspensions Saturday, after an announcement Friday night that members of the University of Maryland’s athletic staff have been placed on administrative leave pending the review of the player’s death. That came after an ESPN story, citing unidentified players, former players and former members of Durkin’s staff, described a program rife with verbal abuse and humiliation of players.
Jealous, a Democrat and former NAACP head, says Durkin and Evans “are ultimately responsible for ensuring the safety of our student- athletes.”
Jordan McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after an organized team workout. He died June 13. ___ 4:45 p.m.
Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald is supportive of Rick Court, the Maryland strength and conditioning coach who is facing allegations of verbally abusing and humiliating players.
Fitzgerald’s first two seasons with the Bulldogs coincided with the two years Court was leading the strength and conditioning program for then-Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen. Fitzgerald told The Associated Press that Court, who was placed on paid leave Saturday by Maryland, worked players hard but was not a bully.
“They were definitely tough workouts, but ultimately he wasn’t out to get anybody,” Fitzgerald said. “He wasn’t out to hurt anyone. His job is to make us physically fit and ready for the season and that’s exactly what he did. From what I remember, he never really went over the line or did anything crazy like that.” ___ 12:15 p.m.
A person who has been briefed on the situation says Maryland has placed strength and conditioning coach Rick Court on paid leave while the school investigates claims he verbally abused and humiliated players.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday because Maryland had not announced the personnel decision. The person says athletic director Damon Evans spoke with the football team Saturday morning and head coach DJ Durkin’s status was unchanged.
Maryland has also placed two athletic training staffers on leave as the school investigates the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair. The 19-year-old McNair was hospitalized on May 29 after an organized team workout and died June 13.
An ESPN story Friday quoted unidentified sources saying Court and Durkin created a toxic culture within the program.
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