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Ryan Clarke Raised 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 2025 national championship game.
TMZ Sports spoke with RC days before the highly anticipated tilt between Notre Dame and Ohio State … to capture the title, Ryan’s 23-year-old son. Jordan Clarkesecurity 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 were able to do this year.
Although ND is having a tremendous season, the South Bend boys are more than just handicappers… but many expect it to be a much tighter game.
Score aside, just seeing their son play on such a monumental stage will be epic for the Clarke family.
“From a football perspective, it will be the most important night in my family’s life,” Clarke told us.
To prove his point, Ryan said he never “shed a tear” as a pro … including when his Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII. However, when Jordan and Notre Dame won the Sugar and Orange Bowls, she cried like a baby.
“I couldn’t hold back the tears just to see him so excited and so happy about the journey he was on,” Clark said.
Get the tissues ready… Monday is going to be great for Clarks.
