"I love these boys, mom, like my own kids."
On Family Weekend,
@CoachLocks
pens a letter to his mom, who shaped him into the man he is today and in turn he's using those values on his new family... Maryland football.
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Couldn’t let the day go by without wishing a Heavenly Happy Birthday to my son Meiko Locksley...you are missed today but still live forever in our hearts!! Love you Meik!!
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#LLMM
I am honored and humbled by the amount of support I've received these past few days since accepting my dream job here at the University of Maryland. I’m excited to get started building our Terp Football family!
Today my son Meiko Anthony Locksley would’ve turned 27. I’ve realized we learn so much more from a loss then we do success. Time is such a valuable commodity don’t take it for granted hence
#MAXIMIZEIT
miss you every day son. Rest In Heaven until I see you again.
#LLMM
Thank you to everyone who has sent there condolences and well wishes for my Mom who went to hang out with my son Meiko yesterday. My family appreciates your thoughts and prayers. Venita Arena Locksley 12/25/46-5/17/19 love you.
An utter shock. Absolutely gutted. There are no words to make sense of this. Our relationship went beyond this game of football, Dwayne was an amazing young man with a bright future ahead of him. Gone way too soon.
Excited for the journey ahead! The National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches will work to prepare, promote and produce minority football coaches and professionals at every level of the game.
#NCMFC
#jointhecoalition
@NCMFC1
BREAKING: Maryland coach Michael Locksley forms new minority football coaches collation to identity and groom candidates for advancement in college & NFL. Powerful board of directors includes Ozzie Newsome, Nick Saban, Mike Tomlin and Debbie Yow.
2 years ago today I lost a piece of me! Meiko Anthony Locksley I feel your energy in everything I do, and though it hurts I’m ok because GOD wanted you with him. Love you son, rest easy!!
Tough day today, but like u taught me i must continue to fight on....will miss you Venita Locksley (Washington). You were/are my “WHY” and I can’t thank you enough for the traits you left me....R.I.P. Mom and tell Meiko we said hello...12/25/46-5/17/19
My 1st vision of what I could become. A man that fought for Minority Coaches of all sports as one of the original founders of the BCA.The 1st African American HC to win a NCAA Championship.Always protected his team from the streets.More than a Coach!! Rest in Power Big Coach 🙏🏽
You can’t put into words the bond between father and daughter. Koko, you are my world and I am so proud of everything you have become and who you are becoming. Maximize each day and moment!!
#LLMM
#girldad
So proud of these 2 on graduating today. You both epitomize what Bama is all about
#TheFinish
#TheProcess
works Champions on the field and in the classroom! Proud Coach of Robert Foster and Cam Sims!!!
I want to wish a happy heavenly birthday to my mom, Venita Locksley. This was the last picture we took before I took my dream job with the Terps. So happy I share this special day with you 🕊🤍
You may remember him for winning the 2015 Heisman Trophy after his Junior season. Or the Doak Walker, Walter Camp, or Maxwell Awards before forgoing his Senior campaign, today he earned his degree and is a proud Univ of Alabama GRADUATE!!
@KingHenry_2
Congratulations to my son Kai,I couldn’t be more played D1 football on scholarship, were named National Junior College POY,earned a College Degree, & work everyday to play at the nxt ’ve been through a lot but never quit!Never stop!
You may remember him leaving after his Junior year and in 2015 getting drafted in the 1st round with the 4th pick. This May 2018 he is a Univ of Alabama graduate!!
@AmariCooper9
I’m so happy for our players. They’ve been through a lot and stayed laser focused and committed on doing things the right way to earn the chance to compete on Saturday’s this fall.
#MAXIMIZEIT
Coach Hat off and on goes Dad hat. So proud of
@LOCKSnLOADED_3
you have overcome so much this year and found a way to not let anything deter you from your goals... words can’t express the feeling I have seeing you being honored for all your hard work and determination. Love u son
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.Missing u & will always celebrate you! Paying things forward helps me to heal my broken heart. you were& always will be the glue that holds our family together. Happy 30th…you know that’s my favorite number! Until we meet again my son!
A huge win for the Terps today and what an honor to raise up this trophy at home!! Congrats
@TerrapinHoops
! Proud to be part of
#ONEMaryland
! Get ready to dance Terps 🐢🎉
On behalf of myself & my program, our heart breaks for
@GeorgiaFootball
. Our thoughts & prayers are with your team,
@KirbySmartUGA
& the families of those affected. 🙏🏽❤️
Had a chance to meet and hear Kobe speak last year. Rest In Peace to a G.O.A.T! Time is our most valuable commodity cherish it....don’t waste it!! Thoughts and prayers to his family.
#MambaOut
Our thoughts and prayers are with the St. Frances Academy Football program and all of those who have been affected by the sudden loss of Lamar Patterson, a bright and talented young man with so much life ahead of him. 🙏🏿🕊
Please keep the Haskins family in your prayers. A parent should never have to a bury their child. Stay strong, stay together. Hug your loved ones tighter today. 🕊
Great recruiting story
@VernonDavis85
verbally commits to UMD, plays in All Star game with Chris Leak (UF) decides to take visit there at end of recruiting. Hides out from me for days. Surprise him at his job at Quiznos. Storm into kitchen and close the deal for the Terps.
I remember the day we offered Ty!! He was a by product of June Camp a guy with no offers came and earned it…no hype, no stars, just worked! Shared the backfield in college and still living out his dreams.
#TBIA
Ty Johnson has earned everything
- Maryland All-State player from Cumberland
- No FBS offers other than the home state school
- Snubbed from the combine
- 6th round pick
- Cut by two teams
- Got the first downs to ice the win for the Bills today
Headed to the Divisional Round
So I know it’s a Budweiser commercial but this isn’t about the advertisement as much as the message. Saw this today and man it brought out emotions that I can’t explain. You never know the impact you have with your kind gestures or words.....
Prayers for Tonya and Marty McNair, the parents of University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair who passed away today. Jordan was a classmate of my daughter
@KoriLocks
at The McDonogh School. Was a great football player but an even better person.
Football Factory?? Degree Factory!! Even when they leave early, we support them when they come back to make Grandma proud with that Degree.
@KingHenry_2
#ALABAMILY
Not surprised your 29th Birthday would fall on Maryland Day Red and White Game!! You always loved watching the Terps play!! Happy Birthday Meik!!
#LLMM
As another season begins today, I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since God came and brought you to him. Keep watching over your family and friends Meik. You’re always in our minds and hearts!!
#LLMM
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Great having another one of my favorite former players come out and support
@_ryananderson22
of my childhood favorite team
@Redskins
stopped by to check out The Terp Football Family yesterday
Ballou HS 1987
@CoachLocks
thank you lord and savior for another trip around the universe! What would Coach Locks tell Lil Mike? Cocky? if he could go back in time!!
#TBIA
Happy National Daughter’s Day to my FAVORITE daughter, KoKo🤍 You have been the best daughter, sister and friend we could ask for. Keep being GREAT. Proud of who you are and who you’re becoming‼️
#girldad
#nationaldaughtersday