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Brendan Weissel

@BWeissel

@testudo_umd 2023-2026 @merrillcollege ‘26 | Producer @undertheshell_ | Asst. Engagement Editor @thedbk | Reporter @TerpsCentral | Past: @nbcuniversal |

 Newton, MA
Joined January 2019
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It’s true! Over the past four years I have had the amazing privilege of being the mascot, Testudo, at the University of Maryland. I have loved being Testudo more than I ever could have imagined. GO TERPS! ❤️🐢❤️
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A championship look never goes out of style 🏆 #FearTheTurtle 🐢
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Michael Howes@MikephowesOct 21
The @UnderTheShell_ spaces is starting in a few!
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Under the Shell@UnderTheShell_Oct 21
teapawt.net/i/spaces/1pKdRDpjdqoJW

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Under the Shell@UnderTheShell_Oct 21
🚨🚨EMERGENCY SPACES 🚨🚨 UNDER THE SHELL REUNION - Tonight @ 8PM Drop your questions in the comments below and join up!
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THANK YOU to Mike and Karen Weissel, parents of #merrillmade alum Brendan ’26 and fellow Terp Brad ’20, for launching an endowment of #UMD's Testudo Mascot Program! Brendan and Brad are both proud former Testudos. Funds earned from the endowment can pay for additional Testudo suits and mascot training camps, among other program needs. The new gift follows the Weissels' earlier donation to design and buy new heads for Testudo. Incredible generosity to support the symbol of the University of Maryland! #fearlessjournalism Read more: today.umd.edu/gift-gives-tes…
A Maryland Terrapin mascot leans forward with arms outstretched, smiling while a group of fans in red and white caps and shirts pose behind it on stadium bleachers.

ALT A Maryland Terrapin mascot leans forward with arms outstretched, smiling while a group of fans in red and white caps and shirts pose behind it on stadium bleachers.

University of Maryland fan posing with the Terrapins mascot Testudo on the football field end zone before kickoff, smiling and holding a camera with packed stadium stands visible behind them.

ALT University of Maryland fan posing with the Terrapins mascot Testudo on the football field end zone before kickoff, smiling and holding a camera with packed stadium stands visible behind them.

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@barstoolsportsOct 4
Losses at Highmark Stadium Josh Allen: 1 Drake Maye: 0
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Michael Howes@MikephowesSep 16
“I didn’t see that on my staff. But I obviously see it now.” Ralph Friedgen watched Michael Locksley and James Franklin grow up together at Maryland. Two decades later, he sees the rivalry. On the two coaches, a failed succession plan and the reunion: baltimoresun.com/2026/09/16/…
Locksley and Franklin started together at Maryland. Now they’re rivals.

Locksley and Franklin started together at Maryland. Now they’re rivals.

Michael Locksley’s and James Franklin’s coaching paths split through a failed succession plan, divergent careers and years of competition before circling back to College Park.

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Winning is fun @TerpsFH
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Super excited to read this!
Alex Squadron (@alex_squadron) profile pictureAlex Squadron@alex_squadronAug 27
Excited to announce my second book, NEW KINGS: Africa's Hoop Dreams and the Future of the NBA, dropping in November. The book chronicles the rise of basketball in Africa through the journeys of four young prospects. Pre-order here: bit.ly/4cfrgWd
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