Under the Shell

@Bweissel @sam_jane230 @mikephowes Take a deep dive into the stories & people that help UMD Athletics run from the inside

Presented by @Insideblackgold

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Plenty of people have worn the shell, but few did it like our cohost.

Brendan’s deep roots in Maryland Athletics gave him a unique spark, and his athleticism let Testudo sprint out with the football team. 🏈

Full episode: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw

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Mascots bring the energy. They’re essential to keeping the crowd engaged at any sporting event.

In the final episode of Under the Shell, former Testudo mascot @BWeissel reflects on why keeping things fun matters.

Full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw

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Would you have what it takes to be Testudo?

Former Testudo mascot and Under the Shell cohost @BWeissel breaks down the key components of tryouts.

Listen to the full episode here ⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw
Spotify: https://t.co/GKKzPJ7XIL

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After 113 episodes, Under the Shell comes to a close.

In their final show, Sam, Brendan, and Mike reflect on four years of reporting, proving that being a Maryland student isn’t easy, but the journey leaves plenty to show for it.

Full episode⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw

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What changes would you make if you were Maryland’s Athletic Director?

Mike says he’d start with adding more financial support to the baseball team.

Full episode ⚾️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
Spotify: https://t.co/GKKzPJ7pTd

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Maryland men's lacrosse missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.

"This was an extremely disappointing year and falls well below the standard of what Maryland lacrosse has set for themselves," said cohost Sam Jane.

Full episode⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY

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As Under the Shell approaches its final episode, the hosts look back on their favorite Maryland players and coaches.

These individuals have shaped their programs and left a lasting impact. 🐢

Full episode ⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
Spotify: https://t.co/GKKzPJ7pTd

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Austin DeSisto isn’t just a photographer, he’s a student-athlete who knows firsthand how distracting cameras can be.

That perspective helps him get the shot without crossing the line.

Full @AustinDeSisto episode⬇️
WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWbKA

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Maryland women’s lacrosse falls to Northwestern in overtime in Sunday’s Big Ten title game. 🥍

Catch the latest episode of Under the Shell for Brendan's breakdown of what went wrong.

YouTube: https://t.co/nXuYPxxBuH
Spotify: https://t.co/280RqMHBOR

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The Dirty Terps lost their second straight series this weekend at Michigan State. ⚾️

Tune in to catch what happened for Maryland baseball in East Lansing.

Full episode ⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/nXuYPxxBuH
Spotify: https://t.co/280RqMHBOR

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Quincy Wilson is already impacting Maryland Track & Field...and he hasn’t even stepped on campus yet.

Future teammate @AustinDeSisto says the Olympian brings an energy that could elevate the entire program.

WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWbKA

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. @AustinDeSisto ran track at the national level in high school, but the now-sophomore Terp says college track is an entirely different competition.

Learn more in the full episode 🏃
WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/GKKzPJ7pTd

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Founder of Inside the Black & Gold, Ahmed Ghafir, sees potential in both Maryland football and men’s basketball reaching the postseason.

For insights on a road that’s rocky but promising, catch the full episode.

WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWJA8

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What makes someone leave Morgan Stanley to cover Maryland sports full‑time?

Ahmed Ghafir breaks down the leap and the legacy he’s building.

Full interview ⬇️
WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
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With Mike McNair’s shooting, DJ Wagner’s playmaking, and a versatile guard group, the Terps look ready to bring the energy back to the Xfinity Center. 🏀

For more of Ahmed Ghafir’s insights, watch the full episode.

WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWbKA

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Founder of Inside the Black & Gold, Ahmed Ghafir, reflects on what drew him back to Maryland, highlighting his DMV roots and moments that shaped his connection to the program.

Full interview⬇️
WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWbKA

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Maryland women’s lacrosse is a strong postseason contender, but the men’s side has been less consistent heading into the Big Ten tournament.

Here's what to look out for ⬇️
YouTube: https://t.co/rWy3gELnDw
Spotify: https://t.co/J0PkasWJA8

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The Crab Five will always be remembered as a team packed with talent, but was there even more untapped potential beneath the surface?

The Under the Shell hosts discuss why Kevin Willard may have underachieved with one of his most gifted teams.

YouTube: https://t.co/H5a7Ob9Gl0

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Maryland Men’s Lacrosse secured the Big Ten regular‑season crown after a 12–2 victory over Rutgers on Saturday at SECU Stadium.

Watch the full episode for a breakdown of the keys behind their success. 🥍

YouTube: https://t.co/H5a7Ob9Gl0
Spotify: https://t.co/NYCR6lOoJ1

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Maryland has seen many players come and go, but Devin Russell is committed to the Dirty Terps. ⚾️

Why? The coaches believe in him, and because he believes in Maryland.

Full episode is out on all platforms.
WATCH: https://t.co/rWy3gEKPNY
LISTEN: https://t.co/J0PkasWbKA