Ryan Clark & Troy Polamalu Untold Stories

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Varsity House Podcast host Shaun Crawford features Ryan Clark in our latest episode. Be sure to like, comment, and share!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 139

  • @darthslater8722
    @darthslater8722 Рік тому +363

    My first time at training camp Troy was running up the steps to go to the weight room and he high fives everyone except me and a friend of mine, we yell Troy he sees us and runs over just to acknowledge two random kids. That’s when I knew he was a good person, then as I got older hearing everything he’s said and everyone that had said anything about him just backs that up. Great human being.

  • @MrPerfesser
    @MrPerfesser Рік тому +186

    Troy's kids referred to Clark as "Uncle Ryan." There was a true sense of brotherhood and family.

    • @Atheos-1
      @Atheos-1 10 місяців тому +6

      Peasy Jr calls Ike Uncle Ike, too. #HereWeGo

  • @mugiwara696
    @mugiwara696 Рік тому +48

    “The first thing that we do is pray” islander style gym to the GOAT

  • @fitter5423
    @fitter5423 Рік тому +176

    RC is one of the realest football players. He’s a great guy. I know Troy pretty well. His entire time in Pittsburgh every week he would come to my dads pizza shop and buy a bunch of pizzas and go drop them off at the homeless shelter near the Steelers training facility on the south side of Pittsburgh. He’s a very genuine human being and just a great guy.

  • @williamlackey123
    @williamlackey123 Рік тому +105

    Praying before working out, busting tail and then his wife had a meal ready. Troy is a living king

  • @adamdixon6326
    @adamdixon6326 Рік тому +94

    Dude Clark and Polamalu were thumping hitters. Some of the best safetys duos of all time

    • @17thN.O
      @17thN.O 8 місяців тому +4

      That's a fact

    • @RobertSilvestre-xr4uw
      @RobertSilvestre-xr4uw 8 місяців тому +7

      Yeah , dude I'm all steeler nation but isn't it crazy every single hit (tackle) they made today they would be fined $$$$$$. Would be suspended. HOF 😎

  • @KingMuncheez
    @KingMuncheez Рік тому +74

    Everyone gives Troy the flowers he deserves but real fans remember that when Troy got older, Ryan truly was the guy who became a ball hawk and Troy became the hitter. I’ll never forget the moment they damn near evened out when Troy and Ryan would be in the same spot for a pick. That defense was different and I’m honored to have been a kid from Pittsburgh to watch it all and grow to be a man to appreciate the men behind it all.

    • @jamespierce8096
      @jamespierce8096 Рік тому +2

      Better coaching would have resulted in more SB wins with all that talent

  • @03Man11
    @03Man11 Рік тому +246

    From undrafted free agent to a 13 year career as a starter. This dude is such a beast.

    • @1donniekak
      @1donniekak Рік тому +21

      Clark was one of the hardest hitting db’s I’ve ever seen.

    • @Saveyourbs
      @Saveyourbs Рік тому +5

      💯💯💯

    • @E3litecompany
      @E3litecompany Рік тому +5

      Facts loved Ryan, troy and Ike in that secondary

    • @brotherhtl4860
      @brotherhtl4860 Рік тому +2

      100

    • @finessasalaam7045
      @finessasalaam7045 6 місяців тому +1

      My Steelers had 2 undrafted free agents that turned out to be worthy of a day 1 pick

  • @E3litecompany
    @E3litecompany 3 місяці тому +3

    Truly was a special group of guys and they’ll never be forgotten, it makes me sad when I think about it because I miss those years

  • @RandyTaylor_1969
    @RandyTaylor_1969 10 місяців тому +24

    I once lived ten minutes from training camp and would go daily before I went to work as a cop from 11p - 7a. While I've never met Troy, Ryan was ALWAYS soft spoken, humble, kind, respectful, and sincerely appreciative to every fan who wanted to say hi to him. He'd sign, pose for pics, and visit with fans for as long as it took. Troy's well known for being a great person, but it should be known that Ryan Clark is the same exact way. They're both quality first class guys.

  • @circaskater67
    @circaskater67 Рік тому +66

    Man, as a lifelong Bengals fan, I can't get enough of these Troy stories, he is one of a kind!

  • @harrisonnofoa6602
    @harrisonnofoa6602 Рік тому +35

    There’s no Troy without Clark, cause Clark got to tell the story.

  • @shortylos
    @shortylos Рік тому +23

    Troy is the reason why I became a super fan. From USC to Pitt, this man is as humble as they come. Played football and what he gave on the field he gives to his community.

  • @OptimisticKTV
    @OptimisticKTV 8 місяців тому +8

    Amazing story. I love how Ryan is always so clear and concise in his delivery. He's super vulnerable and always exudes integrity.

  • @SteelsLoungeNetwork
    @SteelsLoungeNetwork Рік тому +29

    RC & Troy is one of the best defensive duos 🔥💪🏾🟡⚫️

    • @willruelas3529
      @willruelas3529 Рік тому +2

      Clark had one yest that was worth speaking about 100 tackle 1int.

    • @Jay-fq8uz
      @Jay-fq8uz Рік тому +4

      @@willruelas3529 Dont really matter his stats when his presence on the field was felt and that’s undeniable. Not only that but he was obviously doing something right if he was in the league for so long.

  • @SomethinDifferentEnt
    @SomethinDifferentEnt Рік тому +64

    Troy and Sean Taylor 🤯

    • @michaeljefferson3041
      @michaeljefferson3041 Рік тому +9

      Troy Palomaulu and Ed Reed

    • @freekyfingaz
      @freekyfingaz Рік тому +1

      I have both there autographed jerseys my 2 favorites

    • @fabolousjada5070
      @fabolousjada5070 Рік тому +2

      @@michaeljefferson3041 ima Troy guy he made me a Steelers fan but that’s as the era of some GREAT safety’s

    • @devinminnis1263
      @devinminnis1263 Рік тому +1

      Right!?! Think about that…wow.

    • @trevonjoyner1102
      @trevonjoyner1102 Рік тому

      @@michaeljefferson3041 I’m not sure if you could tell, but he’s talking about two safeties ryan clark played with

  • @brittanybradford9239
    @brittanybradford9239 4 місяці тому +2

    Im envious of Ryan bc he got to have a relationship and witness daily Troy Polomalu

  • @legend-killa
    @legend-killa Рік тому +26

    I was in Bootcamp with Troy P cousin. He called him on the phone and we talked for like 10 minutes. This was troy 2nd yr in leauge so he wasnt iconic yet but still known. We were so hyped up. Troy was so mellow and nice. Truly a beautiful soul

  • @Wondertroy1TV
    @Wondertroy1TV 7 місяців тому +3

    Salute to Troy! Salute to real friends

  • @pulo399
    @pulo399 Рік тому +6

    Consider yourself very lucky to have a team mate that shows you love and support, laugh and cry with you through the highs and lows. Many go through life, never experiencing this.

  • @drehaynie164
    @drehaynie164 Рік тому +12

    My son played in the same Baldwin league in Pittsburgh with Jordan Clark and my daughter was a lil cheerleader for them and Troy was at 1 of the games actually took a pic with my daughter's cheerleading squad, I'm a Bills fan but imma huge Troy fan

  • @lifelongfan07
    @lifelongfan07 Рік тому +30

    I’m so glad you guys won a SB! It takes a special camaraderie to win. I really believe that. Talent only goes so far.
    Football is a team game.

  • @spiffysstiffy2826
    @spiffysstiffy2826 Рік тому +22

    That makes so much sense how the love spread throughout the team, you guys found the secret sauce.

  • @antonemorris9644
    @antonemorris9644 8 місяців тому +2

    Somehow you can just see it in him. From a far you could see that he possibly a good dude.

  • @williamlackey123
    @williamlackey123 Рік тому +25

    1:27 “he came in and we cried for an hour, the both of us”
    These two warriors sharing tears… that’s brotherhood. Them dudes were DAWGS on the field. That level of love and respect for the game is inspiring!

  • @ShawnathanOakley
    @ShawnathanOakley 7 місяців тому +1

    Ryan Clark is one of the most solid human beings I have seen give an interview.

  • @brittanybradford9239
    @brittanybradford9239 4 місяці тому +2

    Troy is the type of player that kids who have a father on the team would still say Troy is their favorite player and the father would even agree

  • @SmilingBabyPenguin-rd1xv
    @SmilingBabyPenguin-rd1xv 8 місяців тому +1

    He's a hero of mine , not because of football, but because he Carrys The Light❤

  • @byroncrump4431
    @byroncrump4431 8 місяців тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @Socrates21stCentury
    @Socrates21stCentury 9 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for sharing, great to hear there are still God fearing good people in the world!

  • @miguelberetta7887
    @miguelberetta7887 Рік тому +29

    Nothing weird about it, more men need this

  • @weezy5441
    @weezy5441 Рік тому +4

    1 of the best safety duos ever in my book .

  • @eldridgehenry2
    @eldridgehenry2 8 місяців тому +1

    RYAN I LIKE YOU EVEN MORE AS A HUMAN AFTER LISTENING TO THIS INTERVIEW. YOU HAVE BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE ANALYSTS FOR A WHILE, BUT YOU MINDSET AND WORDS OF EXPRESSION HAVE ELEVATED YOU TO THE TOP 5. GOD BLESS YOU.

  • @beenstork
    @beenstork 9 місяців тому +5

    I think its a great thing, as a man, to have such a good male friend. I get immense joy and fulfillment out of spending time with my best friend. We call each other just to talk about our hobbies (hunting, fishing, cooking, etc). I love my wife and kids but that bonding with another man fills a void, in a plutonic way, that just can't be replicated with a spouse or child. I think the only relatives that can also fit the niche would be brothers. Dad and granddads are great but it just isn't the same

  • @brianmcpeake2509
    @brianmcpeake2509 Рік тому +16

    God is good! I really miss that team and you and Troy especially. Congratulations on your time spent with ESPN.

  • @terrencejones8543
    @terrencejones8543 Рік тому +12

    Love troy man!

  • @jaysivv436
    @jaysivv436 Рік тому +6

    What a powerful bond. Thank you so much for sharing RC and for showing us what true friendships look like.

  • @T-rilla
    @T-rilla Рік тому +11

    I can really appreciate how Troy and Clarke both Similar humbleness I love these guys ❤️💥💥💥💥

  • @laronford7651
    @laronford7651 Рік тому +22

    I have a few players that i categorize by "they would play the game for free". Of course that's ridiculous but if speaks to an intangible that RC and Troy both had. They brought it every game... laid it all on the line. As a fan I'm forever grateful for y'all's sacrifice. God Bless y'all.

  • @marshallguerra1353
    @marshallguerra1353 Рік тому +4

    A Great Steeler talking about another Great Steeler. There is nothing like “Steelers present and past and Steeler Nation “. A top notch,class act organization from top to the bottom

  • @josephwilson8555
    @josephwilson8555 Рік тому +17

    Love to here genuine stories 💯✊🏾✊🏾👍🏾

  • @ibelyles4806
    @ibelyles4806 Рік тому +9

    I love both of them.

  • @johnmachon6013
    @johnmachon6013 Рік тому +13

    I wish those players could've won more rings.they were awesome

  • @raymondsmith2040
    @raymondsmith2040 Рік тому +11

    To play with 2 of the 3 best safeties of that era back to back? That's cool

  • @markerard270
    @markerard270 Рік тому +6

    Love this story! You both were studs that was a great defense!! Miss that D

  • @dillwidit
    @dillwidit Рік тому +4

    @Ryan I feel you brother. A close friendship build in a team environment. none quite like em. 🙏God bless you

  • @coachgilman372
    @coachgilman372 Рік тому +4

    Secret sauce to winning. LOVE!

  • @billymaltez8030
    @billymaltez8030 8 місяців тому +1

    As a fellow Christian Greek Orthodox, Troy is the greatest example and role model of not only the ppl in our faith, but in general overall. So happy that real men such as RC speak highly of Troy. I remember watching Troy after every play he was on the field he would do the greek orthodox sign cross

  • @truspirit1925
    @truspirit1925 10 місяців тому +1

    My favorite defensive backfield ever along with the steel curtain 70s group

  • @vigil82
    @vigil82 Рік тому +2

    Chhheeee hhuuuu! This warms my heart- Aloha too you, my braddah!

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc 9 місяців тому +2

    Troy was a Freakshow. Ballskills = check. Huge hitter = check. Football IQ = check. Passion, energy, Relentless-effort = check. He is my all-time Favorite NFL player, and I'm not a Steelers fan. That dude was Special. "Big Facts"

  • @bonek350
    @bonek350 2 місяці тому +1

    That defense was insane and so consistent. Often it looked like they could take the ball away whenever they wanted. Aaron Smith was underrated.

  • @onesojourner7514
    @onesojourner7514 8 місяців тому +1

    RC was an outstanding safety... and even a more outstanding human being.

  • @repure1999
    @repure1999 Рік тому +7

    You are the Avg of the people you hang out with. Troy's avg was Troy and Sean! That's a great avg to become successful!

  • @williammcpherson9953
    @williammcpherson9953 Рік тому +4

    This was so good. Start to finish. Good job.

  • @gregoryjohnson4319
    @gregoryjohnson4319 Рік тому +5

    Thunder and Lightning!!!

  • @davidmurray6949
    @davidmurray6949 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm a 49ers fan but Troy is my favorite safety over Lott and Reed 🤷‍♂️ one of my top 5 favorite players period!

  • @RobertSilvestre-xr4uw
    @RobertSilvestre-xr4uw Рік тому +2

    Class act what a man what a Football Player. HOF😎

  • @roth2112
    @roth2112 24 дні тому

    Bravo Ryan. Your a solid dude😊

  • @coachgilman372
    @coachgilman372 Рік тому +5

    Respect what you all doing! Awesome episode on RCs relationship with TP. They are great human beings. Much love to you all. Aloha-AG

  • @purplepunch4204
    @purplepunch4204 Рік тому +70

    Ryan Clark was blessed with all the right people 🙌

  • @briana6181
    @briana6181 Рік тому +12

    Good interview, I like the behind the scenes stories. I always did like Ike as well.

  • @danbo586
    @danbo586 Рік тому +3

    2 badass safetys

  • @jaybird9988
    @jaybird9988 Рік тому +10

    It's hard to keep a team of veterans like they were these days. The relationships and goals have to be so tight that guys are willing to sacrifice millions of dollars to keep playing together. I felt like it was more common back then. Now it only happens when guys sell out for a ring.

  • @Mike_G737
    @Mike_G737 Рік тому +4

    That explains why that defense was so good

  • @eddieflores7509
    @eddieflores7509 Рік тому +3

    This is Awesome

  • @jacobcook407
    @jacobcook407 Рік тому +3

    Growing up watching 2000’s football Ryan and Troy were a nasty duo Troy was the perfect free safety with no weaknesses in his game (maybe his height but he had bunnies) and Ryan was never a elite cover guy but man was he THE ENFORCER would be locked up for the hits he used to deliver if he played today

  • @OnlyNattysatUSC44
    @OnlyNattysatUSC44 Рік тому

    holy fuck.... got emotional listening to this.

  • @LordOzunuRXR
    @LordOzunuRXR Рік тому +1

    This tandem won me so many games on madden

  • @DrerealEast3278
    @DrerealEast3278 Рік тому +1

    Ryan Clark got that lil boi pajama ass outfit on bruh 😂😂

  • @finessasalaam7045
    @finessasalaam7045 6 місяців тому +1

    Imagine tj, deebo, highsmith, Foote, shazier, farrior, Timmons, minka, Troy and Ryan Clark in the nickel with jpj shit would be crazy 😂😂

  • @davidbonnick7661
    @davidbonnick7661 Рік тому +3

    This is a cool story.

  • @Jllew42
    @Jllew42 Рік тому +1

    I saw you had RC on, was super excited, then all I saw was a floating head, and hands... 😂

  • @IkeCamron
    @IkeCamron 7 місяців тому +1

    Ryan Clark is everywhere, sheesh!

  • @danandhibb
    @danandhibb 2 місяці тому +1

    The scariest thing about Troy. he played the game out of love and he came from a good family. When love, not hate motivates you that’s scary.

  • @chrisjackson9246
    @chrisjackson9246 2 місяці тому

    RC my guy smart dude

  • @craigwoods6947
    @craigwoods6947 Рік тому

    Dynamic Duo

  • @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L
    @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L 4 місяці тому

    @TROY AN RYAN CLARK ... PITTSBURGH STEELERS ALUMNI ... SALUTE 🫡 👍🏾💯

  • @johnnybraxton5539
    @johnnybraxton5539 8 місяців тому +1

    Troy is such a nice human but was a mean football player

  • @ernestrimbeck7630
    @ernestrimbeck7630 9 місяців тому

    I thought he was a floating head for a second

  • @KitCat71819
    @KitCat71819 Рік тому +1

    🖤💞💛

  • @Sssssssaaaaaammmmmmmmm2614
    @Sssssssaaaaaammmmmmmmm2614 Рік тому +1

    Why RC dressed like a Marine? 😂

  • @Toad92873
    @Toad92873 8 місяців тому

    It showed.

  • @Joseph-ed6hl
    @Joseph-ed6hl 8 місяців тому

    ✝️

  • @rodconaway
    @rodconaway 6 місяців тому

    in my opinion troy is the greatest football players ever

  • @davidbonnick7661
    @davidbonnick7661 Рік тому

    Miss #43 and 25.

  • @pwrong6450
    @pwrong6450 8 місяців тому

    Troy, and Sean both Aries!

  • @HisgGalore
    @HisgGalore Рік тому +2

    here

  • @bando5959
    @bando5959 Рік тому

    Do y’all not know Troy was a demon in college, and became the lords weapon in the league aha

  • @AndyonBlast
    @AndyonBlast 8 місяців тому

    Westin a onesie

  • @TommyC503
    @TommyC503 Рік тому +9

    What in the F are you wearing?

  • @toxicrunner9264
    @toxicrunner9264 Рік тому

    Honestly ive seen ryan clark play but from when he played to how now i see him on a day to day on espn dude does not look the same physically

  • @jordanturner7917
    @jordanturner7917 Рік тому

    Was Ryan in the military?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

    • @gershomtan5879
      @gershomtan5879 Рік тому

      You hitting that good good eh? I thought bro just got back from a hunting trip.

  • @patriarchnation2703
    @patriarchnation2703 7 місяців тому

    The bible is the way

  • @thegamingchef3304
    @thegamingchef3304 7 місяців тому

    Both these cats is soft. Ask what they did in 08 when my Titans put that hurtin on them.

  • @MrPS316
    @MrPS316 Рік тому +2

    Atheist punching the air right now because they can not compete against athletes

  • @randomname3715
    @randomname3715 8 місяців тому

    Clark was a dirty player. Troy was legit. Clark needed to learn how to tackle and not try to end people's careers.

  • @Elmont-Rules13
    @Elmont-Rules13 Рік тому +1

    Ryan shouldn’t be in the same room as Troy the guy stunk 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @trashbun2
    @trashbun2 Рік тому +1

    Is anybody else tired of Ryan Clark. ESPN shoving him down our throat, he even does MMA commentary because he played NFL. Now he's on every podcast too. From average player to know it all in every sport.

    • @coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13
      @coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 Рік тому +12

      Here’s the attention you were looking for.

    • @houseofchinn6112
      @houseofchinn6112 8 місяців тому

      Recommend you watch the pivot podcast asap

    • @trashbun2
      @trashbun2 7 місяців тому

      @@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 lol. NOBODY IS ASKING RYAN CLARK TO COMMENNTATE ABOUT MMA. CASUAL

  • @brendanbugala8774
    @brendanbugala8774 Рік тому +10

    POLAMALU AND CLARK WAS SO AWESOME TOGETHER ON THE FEILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!