Terrapins fans didn't receive that too well amid rumors that their coach was set to depart for the Villanova job—smoke that did turn into fire. Willard was boo'd while fans saw

But yes, Willard confessed, he was generally aware of the consensus sentiment that he used Maryland as just a pawn to get whatever it was he wanted at a traditional power such as

Former Maryland men’s basketball coach Kevin Willard says “it’s time for everyone to move on” after him leaving for Villanova angered fans.