prince george's countyf bureau tracy wilkins has reaction to a whirlwind three days. >> we believe that coach durkin has been unfairly blamed for the dysfunction in athletic department and while he shares some responsibiliot, it is n fair to place all of it at his feet. >> reporter: it was after the comments from university of maryland board chair james brady that there were calls for him t step aside. >> he failed the citizens of the state and more importantly, he failed t student body. >> reporter: brady's unwavering support for now former eaumd coach d.j. durkin was seen acetoas tone deaf. wyesterday, durkin fired against the board's recommendation. today, students rallied in supportss of fallen cte jordan mcnair and his family. while there were cries for brady to leave, support is growing for president loh after he announced what many perceived as a forced retirement. the faindation thats money for the university of maryland sent a letter to the regents, saying their lack o support for president loh could jeopardize millions of dollars in funding. and the provost and school leadersh

i'm tracy wilkins, news ri4.y marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.er cons advocates are warning us about some of thyear's most popular iotoys. educ fund et released the report examining 40 toys. they say they found high levels of boron in slime products. other issues included choking hazards and cyber security concerns with some of the toys that connect to theinternet. you can find the link to the report in the nbc washington app. search "trouble in toyland." >>> important information for anyone who plans on hitting the stores on black friday. if you want to know what kids want this holiday, ask the young star of youtube sensation ryans world. he's made millions reviewing toys and did we mention he's only in first grad >> w took a trip to the toy store. >> reporter: youtube star ryan is only 7 yrs old. but he's already selling out aisles of toys at walmart and target like retail veteran. >> what's itee like to s yourself right there. >> his eggs are some of the hottest ts this holiday seas lls

as news4's tracy wilkins explains, it benefits rotc students who attend historically black colleges andrsities in maryland. i'm sure our son is watching from above and saying, ya t >> reporte collins family learned to find life 'silver lining since the murder of their son second army lieutenant richard today is another example of that. >> it's difficult to see goodness through the tears of grief and heartache. >> reporter: 18 months ago collins, a university student days from graduation, w stabbed to death on the campus of the university of maryland. umd student sean urbanski is facing possibleate crime charges and murder as well. a number of delays, urbanski's trial is expected to begin in january. >> our son, as you allheard, was the light. that's whatki we're l for justice. >> reporter: today was not about his tragic deaut legacy and a promise made to his mother at his funera me andtor miller, hug say i promise it will not be in vain. >> reporter: maryland state senate preildent miker sceated the $1 million state-funded rotlarship that bears collins' name. >> this is going to make ce

news 4 bureau chief tracee wilkins is live in the wegman's in atl where it is always busy. even on a normal day. tracy. >> reporter: you take that times 20. when i talked to the wegma shoppers. they all were telling me i have everything i need. which is amazing me. i am always wried to that happening. so i shop extra early. if you take a look out here in this parki lot. can you see these cars. it gives you an idea of how crowded it is inside of that store. so are you ready for the holiday? >> not really. >> reporter: that makes sense, because if are you in the grocery store today, you are officially a last minute shopper. >> is this last minute? >> you save everything for last minute? shoppers arere pring tore tomorrow's >>feasts. eporter: how many are you cooking for? what is going on? >> we're cooking for 30 people. >> about the en. >> 30 of us in my family. >> i'm making the dessertles. i'm coming here from definitdy to maryl to make a dessert with my daughter. i'm hoping she has things like pam. >> reporter: the choices are ynever easy when are trying to get it just right for family. >> and at fir