 Turgeon had built a very respectable mid major program at Wichita State but ended with a disappointing year before beginning a successful spell in College Station with the Aggies in 2007.Prior to his last year at Texas A&M, Turgeon had negotiated a contract extension and salary increase.On May 9, 2011 at 8pm, Turgeon met with his coaching staff and players to inform them that half an hour earlier he accepted the head coach position at the University of Maryland.