I wonder where all this turmoil is coming from. Randy Edsall ran a good program and a tight ship at Connecticut. I know Maryland did not have a good year, but it was their first year under him. Sounds like they may have a pot stirrer or two on the team.
Probably not any one cause. Once the starting QB and LB leave, others would rather transfer than stay with a rebuilding team. It's ugly indeed, and the sharks are gathered.