Kathy Orton at WaPo has been investigating the recruiting rumors about Brenda Frese. She couldn't get anyone to talk on the record, but a few coaches told her that Frese "pushes the limits set by the NCAA on how often and when recruits can be contacted."

Said one anonymous coach: "She operates in the gray area."

Maryland AD Debbie Yow says she won't respond until someone goes on the record. Maryland maintains that there is no NCAA investigation being conducted (though it probably depends on what the meaning of "investigation" is).

Voepel also has a must-read article on Maryland, Frese, rumors, and jealousy. Says Bill Fennelly, Frese's former mentor:

Brenda isn't going to back down from anyone. She's not afraid to stick her nose into the fight. I'm sure some coaches think she hasn't waited her turn long enough. And it probably bothers them, too, that if people don't like her, she really doesn't care.