Coach Williams

It seems as though Gary Williams might interact with the most technological audiences on the University of Maryland Campus.

After the buzzer beater game on Saturday versus Georgia Tech I heard the announcer make an advertisement for the Gary Williams Radio Show, where he would discuss the game and give fans the opportunity to call in and ask questions. Surprised by how reachable Gary Williams was to audiences I further researched the topic.

The Gary Williams Radio Show, featuring Maryland head basketball coach Gary Williams and Hall of Fame broadcaster Johnny Holliday, made its season debut on Tuesday, November 13 in 2007-08. Originally the radio Show was to broadcast from R.J. Bentley's on route 1 in College Park, Maryland. The live call-in show aired throughout the season on the Terrapin Sports Radio Network. Shows on Mondays would run from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. In 2010, the show is still going strong and advertised at the end of basketball games. Currently the Gary Williams Radio Show airs from 7-8 p.m. throughout the season on the Terrapin Sports Radio Network. The location of many shows has also changed within the years and now will be taped live at area Buffalo Wild Wings locations. Fans are still encouraged and invited to be a part of the show in person or by calling (866) 950-5225.
The 60-minute broadcast is the University of Maryland and Gary William’s an interactive way to allow fans to ask the head coach the questions. The show must be a success if years later he’s still on the air.

If you could like to tune in this week, the show airs on stations WHFS 105.7 FM and ESPN Radio AM-1300 in Baltimore. Network affiliates include: WJFK 106.7 FM (Washington, DC), WTBO AM-1450 (Cumberland), WEMD AM-1460 (Easton), WFMD AM-930 (Frederick), WARK AM-1490 (Hagerstown), WPTX 1690 AM (Lexington Park), WMSG AM-1050 (Oakland) and WQMR 101.1 FM (Ocean City).

He also keeps fans updated on when to call in through his twitter account:

“Show starts at 7pm. If you want to call into the show the # is 866-950-5225”
2:26 PM Mar 4th via web

Fans can also listen to the show online if they couldn’t get by a radio.

As I said before, Williams can also be found on twitter under the name “MDCoachWilliams.” I was surprised to see that Williams is an active twitter user. The bio for the page states that the page is the official twitter page of University of Maryland Head Men's Basketball Coach Gary Williams. Williams has 4,737 followers; he is following zero.

His tweets range from talking about his personal life:

“I just want to reiterate what a profound effect Coach Millikan had on my career and me. I would not be the coach I am today if not for him.”

Williams keeps extremely up to date about on his twitter page. Throughout the snowstorm he tweeted several times about weather conditions.

“I want to thank all the fans who braved the icy roads and made it out to the game.”
1:54 PM Feb 8th via web 


“I want to thank all the police, security, ushers and other personnel who made it to comcast despite the snow storm”.
1:52 PM Feb 8th via web

Williams also tweeted about the stats for senior Greivies Vasquez when his records were released.

“Greivis is now the first player in ACC history to reach at least 2,000 points, 700 assists and 600 rebounds in his career.”

As for the night of the big Duke game, Williams are sure to acknowledge his appreciation for the fans and the seniors on senior night…

“Also congrats to our senior managers Kyle Sweeney and John O'brien. They have done a great job for us.”
9:35 AM Mar 3rd via web




”Not enough space to say what Landon, Eric and Greivis has meant to me, the team or the university over the last 4 years.

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9pm tonight. I want Comcast packed. The fans, especially the students have been great all year. Lets send the seniors out on a great note.”

Between his Twitter and several years speaking for a radio show it seems as though Williams is very active in social networking. I foresee a Gary William’s post game blog in the future….!