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Ryan Clark won the Lombardi Trophy in 2009, but the highlight of his sports career has nothing to do with the Super Bowl – that honor is reserved for his son's upcoming appearance in the 2025 National Championship Game!
TMZ Sports spoke to RC days before the highly anticipated matchup between Notre Dame and Ohio State…with a title up for grabs. Ryan's 23 year old boy, Jordan Clarkis a safety for the Fighting Irish, and dad couldn't be prouder.
“I’m just proud of what he was able to accomplish,” said the 45-year-old former Pro Bowler, “what he and his teammates did this year.”
Even though ND has had a great season, the South Bend boys are more than just touchdown underdogs…but many expect it to be a much closer game.
Scores aside, watching his son perform on such a monumental stage will be epic for the Clark family.
“From a football perspective, it will be the most important night of my family’s life,” Clark said.
To prove his point, Ryan said he never “shed a tear” as a professional…even when his Steelers team won Super Bowl XLIII. However, when Jordan and Notre Dame won the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl, he cried like a baby.
“I couldn't hold back the tears just because I saw how excited and happy he was about the journey he had ahead of him,” Clark said.
Get the tissues ready…Monday is going to be great for the Clarks.