As Rapper Toosii Confirms Maryland Visit to Rekindle Football Career, Fans Call for HC Mike Locksley’s Sacking

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Rapper Toosii just announced a career change that could make waves in the college football world, but not everyone is thrilled about it.

The college football transfer portal allows players to chart their own path, and programs often use any recruiting tool they can to boost their profile. But for Maryland fans, this latest move has them questioning their head coach.

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Why Are Maryland Fans Calling for Mike Locksley’s Job?

After finding success in the music industry, the rapper Toosii is chasing a different dream. Nau’Jour Lazier Grainger, the 25-year-old artist, plans to pause his rap career to join a college football team.

His first stop is a visit to Maryland this weekend, a development first reported by Rivals writer Adam Gorney.

In the tweet, Rivals reported, “Famous rapper Toosii (Nau’Jour Grainger) will take a visit to Maryland on Saturday for its game against FAU, @adamgorney reports🐢 Toosii is best known for hit songs like ‘Favorite Song’.

He plans to put his music career on hold in an attempt to play college football,” a story he corroborates.

The 5’7″ wideout and kick returner is set to visit College Park when the Terrapins face the Florida Atlantic Owls. However, as news of Toosii’s potential tryout created buzz, many fans reacted negatively, directing their frustration at head coach Mike Locksley.

One user tweeted, “O/U Locksley fired by Week 11… ?”

This tweet directly links the visit to Locksley’s job security. While the coach has a perfect 3-0 record in bowl games, his overall record at Maryland is less impressive at 33-41. Playing in the competitive Big Ten is a challenge, but being eight games below .500 is not a formula for long-term job stability.

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Another fan added, “Locksley seat hotter than hell.”

Following a 4-8 season in 2024, the pressure on Locksley to produce wins is mounting. A look at Maryland’s schedule shows a potential path to six wins and bowl eligibility, making this season critical. The sentiment was echoed by another user who posted, “Maryland, please end the Mike Locksley experiment…”

In Locksley’s defense, his team faces stiff competition in the Big Ten. Powerhouse programs like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Penn State dominate the conference. While the “Terps” only play Michigan this year, the expectation for improvement remains high.

Some fans seemed to misplace the source of the news, with one asking, “THIS is what Maryland PR is putting out these days? Locksley has lost the program”

In reality, the story originated with Rivals and was later confirmed by the rapper himself. If Maryland’s public relations team decides to promote it, that is their choice.

Ultimately, if Toosii has the athletic ability to earn a roster spot, he should get a fair shot. There is no evidence yet to suggest whether he can or cannot contribute on the field.

If a team believes he can improve them, he will find a home. For now, it seems Maryland fans are tying this visit to their desire for a coaching change.

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