With so many interviews and sports conversations during the course of the year, it’s always hard to pick the highlights. But here are a few 2025 Glenn Clark Radio interviews that stand out.
Five star St. Frances EDGE Zion Elee discussed his decision to commit to Maryland and those that doubted he’d end up there:
Navy play by play voice Joe Miller, former Navy football coach Ken Niumatalolo (now at San José State) and former Navy Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk discussed the life and legacy of former Navy play by play voice Pete Medhurst:
Former Orioles catcher and 1983 World Series MVP Rick Dempsey discussed the life and legacy of his former teammate Rich Dauer:
Maryland Charm attacker Sydni Black (Loyola) discussed being part of the first ever WLL Championship Series:
Former Maryland safety Dante Trader Jr. (who would be drafted by the Dolphins) discussed his time with the Terps and how his lacrosse career helped him prepare for the NFL:
Former Orioles reliever Richard Bleier discussed his retirement from MLB:
Former Tennessee receiver Dont’e Thornton (Mount St. Joseph), who would go on to be drafted by the Raiders, discussed his incredible Combine performance and how his Baltimore background helped shape him for his pro career:
Former Maryland forward Juju Reese (St. Frances) discussed his rare four year college career with the Terps:
Former Maryland guard Jahmir Young discussed making his NBA debut with the Bulls:
Maryland football legend Geroy Simon discussed returning to the school in a new role as general manager:
Former Maryland basketball star Duane Simpkins discussed leading American to the NCAA Tournament and the role former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon played with his team:
Legendary former Maryland basketball coach Gary Williams discussed the life and legacy of former Washington Post columnist and author John Feinstein:
Mount St. Mary’s coach Donny Lind discussed reaching the NCAA Tournament in his first year as head coach:
Maryland women’s basketball coach Brenda Frese discussed their strong 2024-2025 campaign, which lead to them hosting the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament:
Former Navy basketball coach Ed DeChellis discussed his decision to retire and the impact Pete Medhurst’s death had on the decision:
Former Maryland receiver Tai Felton (who would go on to be drafted by the Vikings) discussed how his time with the Terps prepared him for the NFL:
Quarterback Cooper Rush discussed his decision to sign with the Ravens in the offseason:
Before the school hired Buzz Williams, Maryland basketball legend Steve Blake discussed why his interest in the head coaching job was sincere:
Former MLB reliever and World Series champion Adam Kolarek discussed his decision to retire from baseball:
Navy basketball coach Jon Perry discussed what it meant to him to replace his mentor Ed DeChellis as the program’s new head coach:
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes discussed his decision to depart after one season in Baltimore and how serious the Orioles were about keeping him:
Before being drafted by the Jaguars, former Navy safety Rayuan Lane (Gilman) discussed his unique path to the NFL:
Maryland forward Elijah Saunders discussed his decision to join the Terps after transferring from Virginia:
Before being drafted by the Dolphins, former Maryland DT Jordan Phillips discussed how his time in College Park helped prepare him for the NFL:
Former Orioles slugger Ryan O’Hearn discussed his growth as an established major league hitter (before being traded to the Padres):
Towson forward Tyler Tejada discussed his decision to return to the school after being CAA Player of the Year:
Former Ravens Defensive Tackle Michael Pierce discussed his decision to retire from the NFL and going out with a memorable interception at home against the Browns:
Maryland guard Isaiah Watts discussed his decision to transfer to the Terps from Washington State and being the grandson of basketball legend Slick Watts:
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard discussed what it means to come back for another year and continue his pursuit of being a Ring Of Honor player someday:
Maryland quarterback Malik Washington discussed arriving on campus early and getting acclimated before his first season:
Before being signed by the Packers, former Kentucky linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (St. Frances) discussed his path from Prince George’s County to Baltimore to the NFL:
Maryland guard Myles Rice discussed his decision to transfer from Indiana to join Buzz Williams:
Before being drafted by the Bears, former Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite discussed how his time with the Terps helped shape him for the pro level:
Ravens fifth round pick Carson Vinson discussed being drafted by Baltimore and how he feels like he’s representing all HBCU athletes:
Maryland guard Andre Mills discussed his decision to transfer from Texas A&M to join his former coach Buzz Williams:
Sovereignty jockey Junior Alvarado discussed winning his first career Kentucky Derby:
Maryland guard Darius Adams discussed his decision to commit to the Terps as a five star prospect:
Ravens sixth round pick Bihlal Kone discussed his journey to the NFL and how he honors his late brother Hamza while he plays:
Ravens sixth round pick Fub Peebles discussed his path to the NFL and how he’s overcome being undersized:
Reliever Danny Coulombe discussed his surprise that the Orioles didn’t bring him back and the success he found with the Twins:
Ravens offensive lineman Joe Noteboom discussed his decision to sign in Baltimore as a free agent:
Longtime Pimlico and Laurel Park trainer Michael Gorham discussed saddling his first Preakness runner, Pay Billy:
Maryland forward Collin Metcalf discussed his path from Germany to Northeastern to joining the Terps:
Trainer Michael McCarthy discussed winning his second career Preakness with Journalism:
Hall of Famer Jim Palmer discussed the life and legacy of legendary Baltimore sportswriter Jim Henneman:
Lacrosse legends Rob Pannell and Matt Rambo discussed teaming up with the Maryland Whipsnakes and why Pannell decided to make the jump in free agency so deep in his career:
Before his Major League debut, Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers discussed the progress he made through the system:
Navy athletic director Michael Kelly discussed why the job meant so much to him as the son of a Navy alum:
Before being traded to the Rays, former Orioles reliever Bryan Baker discussed the significant success he had found:
Hot Dog eating GOAT Joey Chestnut discussed returning to the Nathan’s 4th of July competition, where he would go on to win his 17th title:
Maryland lacrosse legend Jared Bernhardt discussed returning to lacrosse with the PLL’s Denver Outlaws after playing in the NFL:
Baltimore native Alex Freeman (the son of Poly/NFL legend Antonio Freeman) discussed making his USMNT debut at the Gold Cup:
Former Maryland basketball star Juan Dixon (Calvert Hall) discussed coaching Team Shell Shock in The Basketball Tournament and his involvement with the new coaching staff:
Adam Poitras (Loyola) and 2024 Rookie of the Year TJ Malone discussed the success they found early in their careers with the Maryland Whipsnakes:
Now Cubs reliever and former Oriole Jacob Webb discussed coming back to Baltimore with the Rangers and what his time as an Oriole meant to him:
Orioles chief marketing officer Mark Fine discussed gameday experience changes the Orioles are making and considering at Camden Yards:
Three star Bishop McNamara EDGE Jianni Davis discussed his decision to follow in his legendary father Vernon’s footsteps and commit to Maryland:
Former Loyola golfer Evan Brown discussed making his first career PGA Tour start at the Rocket Classic:
Ellicott City native Aidan West (Long Reach) discussed being selected in the fourth round of the MLB Draft by the Dodgers:
Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins (Maryland) discussed his significant contributions en route to winning his first career NBA title and his remarkable babyface promo at their championship celebration:
Orioles first round pick Ike Irish and his father (former Blue Jays minor leaguer Jeff Irish) discussed Ike being selected 19th overall and his path to pro ball:
Harford County native and former Wake Forest outfielder Cam Nelson discussed being drafted in the fifth round by the Rockies:
Legendary former Orioles play by play voice Fred Manfra discussed returning to the booth for a few games this summer:
Orioles ace Trevor Rogers discussed his unbelievable turnaround in 2025 and the superstition he shares with his wife involving her pants:
Legendary Baltimore sports broadcaster Tom Davis discussed being inducted into the Orioles Hall of Fame:
New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith discussed how, with appropriate funding, both Maryland football and basketball are capable of thriving:
Chargers cornerback Tarheeb Still (Maryland) discussed his growth from Year 1 to Year 2 in the NFL:
Maryland football legend Darryl Hill discussed his relationship with broadcasting icon Lee Corso, who recruited him to Maryland to integrate the ACC:
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. discussed the 30th anniversary of breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played record:
Giante cornerback Tae Banks (Maryland/Edgewood High School) discussed his growth going into his third year in the NFL:
Ravens cornerback Keyon Martin discussed making the 53 man roster as an undrafted free agent:
Orioles president of baseball operations Catie Griggs discussed the changes coming to Camden Yards and season ticket plans:
Former NFL MVP Bert Jones discussed the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Colts’ magical “Miracle on 34th Street” season:
Legendary former Orioles play by play voice Jon Miller discussed being back at Camden Yards formally as part of the 2,131 anniversary celebration and whether he’d be willing to do more with the team in the future:
Ravens linebacker and special teamer Jake Hummel discussed his huge punt block in the Week 2 win over the Browns, the first game his young son ever attended:
Maryland EDGE Sidney Stewart (Concordia Prep) discussed his red hot start to his collegiate career:
Actor Michael Strassner (Loyola Blakefield) discussed his breakthrough film The Baltimorons and how his dream Baltimore moments almost never happened for tragic reasons:
Denver Outlaws goalie Logan McNaney (Maryland) discussed his remarkable season, winning PLL Goalie of the Year and participating in the Atlas Cup with USA Lacrosse:
Navy snipe Eli Heidenreich discussed his record setting performance against Air Force then returned to discuss their dramatic win over Army:
Rams running back Blake Corum (St. Frances) discussed his ever-growing NFL role and getting to practice at Camden Yards while in Baltimore:
Navy quarterback Blake Horvath discussed his outstanding senior season:
Top Orioles prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. discussed some of the health issues he’s been through in recent years, how he’s bettered himself through them and his torrid stint in the Arizona Fall League:
Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer (Loyola University/Boys’ Latin) discussed signing a four-year contract extension to stay in Memphis:
Pelicans forward Derik Queen (Maryland) discussed his transition to the NBA and how his “I’m From Baltimore, That’s Why” quip after his NCAA Tournament buzzer beater became iconic:
Former MLB catcher Curt Casali discussed what his former teammate Craig Albernaz will bring to the Orioles:
Maryland soccer coach Sasho Cirovski discussed his team’s outstanding season (which ultimately ended in the NCAA quarterfinals):
UMBC guard DJ Armstrong Jr. discussed winning back to back games with buzzer-beaters:
Navy quarterback Braxton Woodson discussed coming off the bench for a strong performance in the team’s Senior Day win over USF:
Legendary Maryland play by play voice Johnny Holliday discussed calling his 1,500th career Maryland men’s basketball game:
Five star Maryland basketball commit Baba Oladotun (Blake) discussed why he chose to play collegiately at home:
Johns Hopkins football coach Dan Wodicka and quarterback Bay Harvey discussed their run to the NCAA semifinals:
Former Ravens defensive tackle Sam Adams, former Defensive Coordinator Marvin Lewis and former head coach Brian Billick discussed the 25th anniversary of the team winning Super Bowl XXXV: