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Clemson Football gets off to a roaring start in 2026, and Pete Golding wears capris. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
As the calendar turns over a new year, Dabo and the Clemson Tigers have wasted no time putting the disappointing 2025 football season behind them and hit the ground running on making significant upgrades to the roster and coaching staff, appearing determined that the 2026 season with set them back on the path to a return to dominance. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers wrap a disappointing 2025 football season with a 22-10 loss to Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers wrap up a disappointing 2025 regular season on a high note with a 28-14 victory against the rival South Carolina Gamecocks. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson becomes bowl eligible with their 45-10 win over Furman last week, and that's about all there is to say about that. So, we have some Pawcast classics and 2025 season outtakes for you to enjoy this week and we'll be back at you after the rivalry game against South Carolina this Saturday. Enjoy the show, have a happy Thanksgiving, and Go Tigers!!!
It may not have been pretty and they needed a lot of luck, but the Clemson Tigers went on the road and pulled off the upset with their 20-19 victory over the #20 Louisville Cardinals. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
With their 24-10 over Florida State on Saturday, the Clemson Tigers aren't the most disappointing team in the ACC this season. And for that we're thankful. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers disastrous 2025 football continues with a 46-45 loss at home to the Duke Blue Devils. But at least basketball season has started. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers drop to 4-6 in their last 10 games with a 35-24 loss at home vs. SMU. But at least Brian Kelly got fired. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers blowout BC on the road to get back to .500 for the season. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers came out of the bye week looking like a different team in a 38-10 win at UNC. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers sink to their lowest point of the Dabo Swinney era with a 34-21 loss at home to 17-point underdog Syracuse. We'd tell you to enjoy the show but who are we kidding? But, as always, Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers fall to 1-2 and out of the polls with a 24-21 loss on the road to Georgia Tech. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers get their first win of the 2025 season with a 27-16 comeback victory over Troy. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The #4 Clemson Tigers fail to live up to the preseason hype in a 17-10 loss to #9 LSU in the 2025 season opener. In this ep we recap the game and search for answers with the rest of Tiger Nation. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Pawcast continues to gear up for the season with some early takes on the 2025 Clemson Tigers and the rest of CFB landscape. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Tigers fought back to within one score in the 4th but couldn't hang on in a 38-24 defeat to Texas in the first round of the College Football Playoffs. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #16 Clemson Tigers get past SMU 34-31 to take the ACC crown and earn a spot in the College Football Playoffs. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #17 Clemson Tigers handle the Citadel and we have nothing to say about it so here's some rivalry week classics. Happy Thanksgiving and Go Tigers!!!
The #20 Clemson Tigers scrape by the Pitt Panthers 24-20. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The #23 Clemson Tigers bounce back with a gritty win over Virginia Tech. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers regress to the mean at home against Louisville. Enjoy the show and go Tigers!!!
The #10 Clemson Tigers welcomed Tony Elliot back to Death Valley for the first time as UVA's coach and the outcome must've looked quite familiar to him. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers beat FSU 29-13 in front of a book club of one. Enjoy and go Tigers!!!
Stanford fans left Death Valley disappointed Saturday night that their Cardinals didn't suffer more of a beat down against the #17 Clemson Tigers. I think both sides would agree that once is enough. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Recap of Clemson's dominant 66-20 victory over Appalachian State. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #14 Clemson Tigers leave a lot to be desired in a 34-3 beat down by the #1 Georgia Bulldogs to kickoff the 2024 season. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Pawcast turns 10 as it kicks-off the 2025 Clemson Football season. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Here's our recap of Clemson's 16-7 win over the Cluckers, and discussion of the coaching changes, transfer portalers, and the upcoming Gator Bowl game against Kentucky. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Tigers are back in the rankings at #24! Here's our recap of their 31-20 over #20 UNC. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson struggles, but downs Wake Forest 17-12 to improve to 4-2. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson improves to 2-1 on the season with a 48-14 win over FAU. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers improve to 1-1 on the season with a 66-17 win over Charleston Southern Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The #9 Clemson Tigers enter the 2023 College Football season with their lowest ranking since 2015, but with sights set on making a return to the CFB Playoff for the first time since 2020 behind the talent of QB Cade Klubnik, the mind of new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, a veteran and talented defense led by 2nd year defensive coordinator wunderkind Wes Goodwin, and the final heir in the lineage to the Swinney triumvirate of placeholders. Oh, and Dabo. Don’t forget, Dat Boy won us 2 Natty's. Enjoy our Season Preview and Go Tigers!!!
The 2022 season ended in disappointing fashion for the Clemson Tigers who lost 3 of their last 6 games, including an Orange Bowl loss to a team wearing an inferior shade of orange. Bright spots this year were overshadowed by a deteriorating offense and QB controversy that will be discussed all offseason until the Tigers take the field again in 2023. In the meantime, 6-0 and 1st place in the ACC feels good. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Shakin' the Southland's Quacking Tiger joined us to recap the 2023 recruiting class on the open of the Early Signing Period.This one had everything: transfers, returnees, the '23 class, NIL, the portal, Daboland, the Orange Bowl, and more!Tell a friend! Leave a 5* review! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
The Cade Klubnik era began during the ACC Championship game in Charlotte Saturday night as #9 Clemson looked like Tiger teams of old in a 39-10 victory over #23 North Carolina. Better late than never, we guess…Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The wrong team laid an egg in Death Valley on Saturday as the #8 Clemson Tigers suffered an embarrassing 31-30 defeat to the South Carolina Gamecocks. With an ACC Championship game appearance upcoming and a NY6 bowl game on the line, the Tigers must go back to the drawing board on offense and figure out how to not repeatedly run it up the ‘A’ Gap on first down. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #8 Clemson Tigers put together their best half of football of the year on Saturday in Death Valley and then stumbled their way to a 40-10 victory over the Miami Hurricanes. Next up is a peep of chickens coming of an impressive dirt pecking of Tennessee that no one saw coming, though we tend to think they'll have a hard time keeping the Tigers out of the henhouse this week. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The #9 Clemson Tigers picked up where they left off before the game we shall not speak as they ran over the Louisville Cardinals en route to a 31-16 victory in Death Valley. Yes the Tigers can still make the playoffs. Do we want them to? Sure..we mean, of course we do. This is a step in the right direction. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Touchdown Jesus was not kind to #4 Clemson on Saturday night as an unranked Notre Dame team dominated the Tigers in every facet of the game en route to a 35-14 victory in South Bend. Anybody else getting Napier/Steele vibes right now? Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The Tigers giveth, the Tigers taketh. Jaws of defeat, or something like that….After a shaky start and a spate of turnovers by the offense, the #5 Clemson Tigers overcame a rare 2nd half double-digit deficit to defeat the 14th ranked and undefeated Syracuse Orange 27-21 on Saturday afternoon in Death Valley. We don’t know who the starting QB should be, so don’t expect us to answer that in this show (It’s DJ), but here’s our recap of the game and mid-season review. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!! (It’s DJ)
FSU recap time!
Apologies for the delay, we were having technical difficulty this week - much like the Tiger defense in the 4Q in Tally.
Let's go beat Cuse!
The #4 Clemson Tigers mercilessly ran up the score on Saturday night in Chestnut Hill en route to a 31-3 over Boston College. In this ep we discuss the offensive outburst that nearly brought BC head coach Jeff to tears. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
No victory cigar this year for Dave Doeren as the #5 Clemson Tigers overcame a slow start on both sides of the ball to pull away with a 30-20 victory over #10 NC State on prime-time in Death Valley on Saturday night. The Tigers now turn their attention to a struggling Boston College team as they continue to round into form and begin looking like a potential playoff contender. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The defense decided not to defend the pass until the last play of the game, but they held on as DJ and the Tigers' offense continued to flash in a 51-45 double overtime victory in Winston Salem. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
The defense decided not to defend the pass until the last play of the game, but they held on as DJ and the Tigers' offense continued to flash in a 51-45 double overtime victory in Winston Salem. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
With heavy hearts after the passing of Ella Bresee earlier in the week, the #5 Tigers cruised to a 48-20 victory over LA Tech on Saturday. Next up, the Tigers get their first test of the year on the road against a ranked Wake Forest team that will look to exploit a suspect Clemson secondary. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
With heavy hearts after the passing of Ella Bresee earlier in the week, the #5 Tigers cruised to a 48-20 victory over LA Tech on Saturday. Next up, the Tigers get their first test of the year on the road against a ranked Wake Forest team that will look to exploit a suspect Clemson secondary. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Only DJ showed up for the game last weekend against Furman but #5 and the #5 Tigers loafed away with a 35-12 win. In this ep we bring the same energy in our recap of the game. Enjoy and Go Tigers!
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Only DJ showed up for the game last weekend against Furman but #5 and the #5 Tigers loafed away with a 35-12 win. In this ep we bring the same energy in our recap of the game. Enjoy and Go Tigers!
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The #4 Clemson Tigers pulled away in the 2nd half to top Georgia Tech 41-10 in the 2022 season opener. The offense showed signs of improvement and the defense was dominant, and we've also lost track of which Swinney is which. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
The #4 Clemson Tigers pulled away in the 2nd half to top Georgia Tech 41-10 in the 2022 season opener. The offense showed signs of improvement and the defense was dominant, and we've also lost track of which Swinney is which. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Our 2022 Clemson Football season preview show!
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We welcome back Alex and John from ShakinTheSouthland.com for a June check-in on the state of the progrum, ACC schedule changes, the 2022 team, and our sponsor, Homefield Apparel.
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In this episode, we address the elephant in the room: the QB situation at Clemson.
Topics include why 2022 is different from 2018, reasons for confidence in a bounce-back by DJ Uiagalelei, why a transfer might work out well for both sides, and more.
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We are back! Joining us to break down roster changes ahead of the 2022 football campaign is friend of the show and fellow Clemson alum Jarrett.
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Shakin the Southland film writer Total Footba11 (www.twitter.com/Total_Footba11) came on to preview the Cheez-It Bowl matchup with the Iowa State Cyclones, and discuss the coaching shake-up at Clemson in the wake of the Tony Elliott and Brent Venables departures.
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Quacking Tiger (@QuackingTiger) came on to recap Early Signing Day and discuss assistant and coordinator shakeup within the Clemson program.
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With the Brent Venables departure to Oklahoma, we brought on Alex, John, and Matt from Shakin' the Southland and friend of the show William Childress (aka @heyitschili) to sulk and discuss the impact on Clemson football in the near and long term. Also, to celebrate Georgia's loss in the SEC Championship Game.
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The Clemson Tigers took care of business Saturday in Williams Brice in the return of the annual rivalry game with South Carolina, coasting to a 30-0 victory that felt over from the get-go. In this ep we review a solid offensive performance that leaned heavily on the ground game, and the masterful job by what could be the last Brent Venables-led defense at Clemson. The Tigers now sit at 9-3 and #20 in the country as they await their bowl game destination and opponent, and for the coaching carousel to stop spinning. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers may be down, but they served noticed to the ACC on Saturday that they remain the gold standard in the conference with a comanding 48-27 victoy over #10 Wake Forest. In this ep we discuss another dominating performance by the defense, and one that was complimtented with an offense that finally appeared to be able to score at will. We wrap with a look ahead to the rivary game with South Carolina and an exciting weekend of ACC football (we know, that sounds weird). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers stumbled to a 44-7 victory over UConn in Death Valley on Saturday, emptying the bench more out of necessity than dominance as the injuries continued to pile up. In this ep we touch on the UConn game, then look ahead to what Clemson will need to do to beat Wake Forest as they cling onto hopes of an ACC Championship Game appearance. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers pulled off their biggest win of the season in Bourbon Country on Saturday as they came from behind for the second week in a row in defeating the Louisville Cardinals 30-24. In this ep, we discuss an offense that continued to show progress in posting their highest point total in an FBS game this season, and a defense that had trouble with a (healthy) Malik Cunningham, but made an incredible goal line stand to seal the victory for the Tigers. At 6-3, Clemson is now bowl eligible, could potentially end the season with 10 wins, and still has an outside shot of winning the ACC Atlantic. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers avoided snatching defeat from the jaws of victory on Saturday in Death Valley, as the offense was able to put together a 4th quarter, game winning drive in what was ultimately a 30-20 over the Florida State Seminoles. In this ep we reflect on an ugly, yet deceivingly improved offensive performance that was overshadowed by 3 missed field goals, while the defense continued to hold serve, limiting FSU to under 300 yards of total offense while posting 6 sacks and 10 TFL’s. At the end of the day, a win is a win (especially in 2021) and Clemson improves to 5-3 while somehow remaining in the hunt for an Atlantic Division title. However, unlike years past, this team does not control its own destiny, it’s ACC opponents do, which when you put it that way, makes it actually seem possible. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers continued their rapid descent from the top of the mountain on Saturday in a 27-17 loss to the #23 Pitt Panthers. The offense once again failed to crack the 20’s in regulation against an FBS opponent, and the defense was worn down in what is already a season to forget, and one that’s only barely halfway over. For the first time in a long time there’s no joy in Daboville, and while there will certainly be brighter days ahead, remembering what it’s like to suck, well, sucks. At least the Braves are in the World Series again. (Try to) Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
We are joined by Quacking Tiger (twitter.com/quackingtiger) of STS fame to discuss Clemson Football at the 2021 season midpoint.
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The Clemson Tigers narrowly escaped defeat in the Carrier Dome on Friday night, improving to 4-2 with a 17-14 win over Syracuse. It was a familiar story storyline in this 2021 season, as the defense (and special teams) once again bailed out an offense that continues to struggle to score. And though there were some hidden bright spots on offense, Clemson fans will need to remain content with another close win for now. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
For the first time since Hunter Renfrow walked on the Clemson football team, the Tigers are unranked after clawing their way to a 19-13 victory over Boston College on Saturday night in the Valley. And though there were some bright spots in this game, they were largely overshadowed by the fact that it wasn’t pretty, and the attrition is mounting. In this ep we focus on these aspects of both the offense and the defense, discuss the increased reliance on special teams, and wrap with our thoughts on what a 2021 ACC Championship would mean for this team, and what it should for the fanbase. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The wheels have come off for the Clemson football team as an ugly, 27-21 OT loss to N.C. State in Raleigh on Saturday drops the Tigers to 2-2 for the first time in 7 years. In this ep we discuss the structural issues plaguing this team, focusing primarily on an offense that has yet to put up more than 14 points in regulation against an FBS opponent. But though there have been brighter days in Tigertown, we posit that this is not quite yet the end of an era, though it appears much more than just a bump in the road. Enjoy(?) and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers offense continues to sputter in a 14-8 win over Georgia Tech that looked like something from the 1940's. However the defense continues to dominate, standing as the lone bright spot for this team 3 games into the season. In this ep we primarily focus on the offense's struggles and what it may take to right the ship. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Coming off of their first opening game loss in 7 years (also to Georgia), the #6 Clemson Tigers righted the ship in Death Valley on Saturday with a 49-3 victory over the S.C. State Bulldogs. In this ep we recap both this and the Georgia games (2:35), looking for signs of improvement for an offense that is still trying to find it’s identity (30:49), while also searching for the right words to describe how dominant the 2021 version of Brent Venables’ defense projects to be (1:05:34). We also discuss our updated predictions for the team’s trajectory this year and wrap with a look around College Football (1:31:37). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson fell to the #5 Georgia Bulldogs by a 10-3 final in Charlotte.
To recap the game, we invited Tom Dianora (@tom_dianora) onto the podcast.
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College football is back in full for the 2021 season as the Clemson Tigers eye their seventh consecutive ACC Championship and College Football Playoff appearance. In our annual season preview show, we discuss the outlook for a team that is talentend if yet unproven on offense, and one that has all the pieces on the defensive side of the ball to be one of the most dominant in the Venables era. It's been a busy offseason off the field, but now it's time to spot the damn ball...Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Another day, another preview show!
This time, we brought on Robert Reynolds of The DGD Podcast for a definitive preview of the Clemson vs. Georgia matchup in Charlotte.
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Our season preview series with Shakin the Southland continues.
In this episode, writer and internet gadfly Matt — aka DBBM — joined us to preview the Clemson offensive line and discuss improvements and expectations ahead of the 2021 football season.
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Our season preview series with Shakin the Southland continues.
In this episode, writer Matt Goldin joined us to preview the tight ends and forecast this Clemson football season.
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Our debut show in our season preview series with Shakin the Southland.
In this episode, writer Ryan Kantor came on to preview the Quarterbacks and Defensive Line roster for Clemson, and give his season outlook.
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The 2021 edition of August Camp has kicked off for the Clemson football team as the Tigers embark on their journey towards a 7th consecutive playoff appearance. In this ep we talk old faces, new faces, and give a high-level breakdown of the offense and defense. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Pawcast is back for the 2021 college football season as the Clemson Tigers set out to make their 7th consecutive trip to the playoffs. To kick things off we catch up on an eventful offseason with a discussion of the new NIL rules, the transfer portal, a potential 12-team playoff expansion, and how Clemson is built to weather all of these storms. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
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STS (Alex, John, Matt) came back on to discuss the NFL Draft, the Orange & White game, the Sugar Bowl, the 2021 season, and more.
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2 Clemson suffered their worse loss in the playoff era on New Year's Day as #3 Ohio State dominated all phases of the game, handing the Tigers a humbling 49-28 defeat that capped off an unusual 2020 season. In this ep we recap a game in which the Tigers had no answer for OSU on either side of the ball, as the Buckeyes defensive pressure stymied Trevor Lawrence and the offense (7:24) and the defense looked completely inept against a masterful game plan and gutsy performance by QB Justin Fields (33:57). In doing so we breakdown the Tigers' deficiencies and how it relates to recruiting, before offering an optimistic look ahead to their trajectory moving forward. We wrap with a quick look at the upcoming national championship game that will be played without the Tigers for only the 2nd time in 6 years (1:11:46).
Remember, things could be worse, you could be a Gamecock fan. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
In this ep we preview the Sugar Bowl matchup between #2 Clemson and #3 Ohio State, with the help of our friend Chris from the former website ClemsonPaws.com.
Tune in for a breakdown of Ohio State's personnel and scheme, and the implications of this game in the larger picture of these two elite programs.
Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #2 Clemson Tigers will be making their 6th consecutive trip to the College Football Playoff after claiming their 6th straight ACC title in a 34-10 blowout of fellow playoff contender Notre Dame. In doing so they avenged their loss to the Irish from 6 weeks prior when a depleted Tiger team lost in double OT in South Bend. In this ep we discuss the dominant performance and what having Trevor Lawrence back meant to the offense (11:46), and how the return of key defensive starters, combined with the development of some outstanding true freshman, held Ian Book and Notre Dame to 10 points the second time around (41:36). We wrap with a look ahead to the playoffs and Clemson’s matchup against six game winner Ohio State, and discuss the potential for playoff expansion (1:07:44). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
To preview the 3rd ranked Tigers' rematch with #2 Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game, we brought on Nathan Atkins from Sports Illustrated's Irish Breakdown. Nate gave us his thoughts on the rematch, and whether Ian Book is up to the task. We also discussed the Brian Kelly regime and the playoff race. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #3 Clemson Tigers weathered the cold (and sprinklers) in Blacksburg last weekend, exiting with a 45-10 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies. In this ep we recap what was an otherwise unmemorable game that saw the Tigers' offense limited in possessions (8:26), and their defense that was on the field for nearly two-thirds of the game (36:12). We wrap with a look ahead to the upcoming playoffs and the impact Ohio State may have as a mere 6-0 team (57:38). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Three weeks after suffering their first loss of the season to Notre Dame, the #3 Clemson Tigers were back on the field in Death Valley Saturday afternoon and showed that time heals all wounds, mounting a 52-17 victory over the Pitt Panthers in a game in which they led 31-0 after one quarter of play. In this ep we discuss the return of QB Trevor Lawrence and his impact on the offense (17:59), and a defense that forced 5 turnovers in welcoming back Tyler Davis, Jaime Skalski and Mike Jones Jr. into the mix while also showcasing freshman talent (43:03). We wrap with a look around college, discuss the latest rankings, and consider potential matchup scenarios heading into the playoffs (1:07:54). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers went down to Tallahassee on Saturday looking to bounce back after their first loss of the season, only to be turned away by the FSU administration in an attempt to avoid further humiliation in a humbling first season under coach Mike Norvell Corona Virus. In doing so they almost assured that Dabo and the Tigers hang 100 on them the next time the two teams meet, which in our estimation may very well have been worth it. So in this ep we discuss the decision, the fallout and the inaugural College Football Playoff ranking for 2020. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
(We attempted to get the FSU medical staff on for an interview but one of our hosts has COVID, so they declined out of an abundance of caution)
We caught up with Quacking Tiger of STS infamy for his thoughts on the 2020 team, the 2021/2022 recruiting classes. And what FSU week pod wouldn't be complete if we didn't talk about the Noles?
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A depleted and mistake-prone Clemson Tiger football team went into South Bend on Saturday night and could not hang on against a Notre Dame squad that showed they could win on the big stage, as the Tigers were left to lick there wounds after a 47-40 2OT loss to the Irish. In this ep we discuss the rare regular season loss (1:04) in which the offense posted their worst rushing performance since 2011 (17:01), and the defense ran out of gas against a Notre Dame offense that proved much more capable than they let on in previous performances this year (49:30). We wrap with an outlook of the rest of Clemson’s season and how this loss and other factors may affect the Tigers’ playoff hopes. Enjoy, Go Tigers, and fingers crossed for a rematch.
The #1 Clemson Tigers overcame the absence of Trevor Lawrence after he tested positive for Covid late in the week, mounting the largest home comeback in school history en route to a 34-28 victory over Boston College. In this ep we discuss the rare closely-contested ACC matchup (00:55), as the offense rallied behind the play of the next in line of Clemson 5-star QBs, true freshman DJ Uiagalelei (22:48), and the defense made adjustments to stop the bleeding, holding the Eagles scoreless in the 2nd half (39:23). We then offer our early thoughts on the upcoming Notre Dame game before taking a look around a college football landscape that is nearly back to full strength, with the PAC-12 joining the fold this weekend (59:12). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #1 Clemson Tigers turned it on late in a 47-21 win over the Syracuse Orange Saturday night, "escaping" with a four score victory that left fans somewhat uneasy about a somewhat erratic performance. In this episode we recap a game that saw the offense sputter at times (13:31), with miscues stalling drives and leading to points against a defense that played much better than it appeared on first watch (30:46). We also discuss the phenomenon that is Will Spiers, and a special teams unit that continues to struggle with blocked kicks (52:35). We wrap with a look at last week's games that saw the start of the Big 10 season, and look ahead to next week's games on the docket (1:00:34). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #1 Clemson Tigers visited Bobby Dodd Saturday afternoon and ruthlessly exterminated the Yellow Jackets from Georgia Tech, showing no mercy to neither engineer nor scoreboard en route to a 73-7 victory in Atlanta. In this recap of the carnage, we discuss a Trevor Lawrence-led offense that seems to be hitting on all cylinders (10:15) and a defense that continues to flex its muscles behind wealth of talent and depth (41:06). We wrap with a look at last weeks notable games, discuss the absurdity of the rankings, and continue to state a case for this being the year a Group of 5 team makes the playoffs (58:28). After all, it is 2020...
Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The 7th ranked Miami Hurricanes expected to downpour upon making landfall in Death Valley on Saturday night but could muster no more than a drizzle as the #1 Clemson Tigers accounted for most of the devastation en route to a 42-17 victory. In this ep we recap yet another blowout of a top 10 opponent as a dual threat of Heisman contenders on offense (18:00), combined with a talented and aggressive Brent Venables defense (37:35), let the “U” know that they are not, in fact, back, special teams’ woes aside (51:44). We wrap with a review of last weekend’s action, try to figure out which Group of Five team finally makes it into the playoffs, and take a look ahead to Georgia Tech (58:51). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #1 Clemson Tigers faced their first test of the season in Death Valley on Saturday nigh against the reigning ACC Coastal champions, the Virginia Cavaliers, and, though pulling off an 18 point victory, head into next weekend's highly anticipated matchup against the #7 Miami Hurricanes with more questions than answers. In this ep we discuss the game and the struggles of a young, but talented, defense that gave up over 400 yards to the Cavaliers (3:13), a potentially lethal offense that has not quite yet found it’s identity (33:27), and a special teams unit that has quietly become a strength of this team (1:02:46). We wrap with a look ahead to the game against the Hurricanes this weekend and a look around at what continues to be an uncharted College Football landscape (1:06:58). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #1 Clemson Tigers shelled The Citadel in front of 19k socially distanced fans in Death Valley on Saturday afternoon, scoring all 49 points in the first half in a game that saw 100+ Tigers get in on the action. In this ep we recap an offense (4:55) that, led by Heisman candidate Trevor Lawrence, was unstoppable behind the first team offensive line but stalled once the backups entered the game, failing to put up points in the 2nd half. We also take a look at the defense (29:47) which, on the other hand, dominated throughout behind the strength of a rebuilt defensive line unit led by the phenomenal true freshman Miles Murphy and Bryan Bresee. We wrap with a look around the ACC and begin to ponder Clemson’s path to the playoffs with the SEC now slated to start next week and the Big 10 back in the fold (48:26). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers are back for what is already shaping up to be an unusual and unpredictable 2020 college football season as, despite several key players not making the trip to Winston-Salem, presumably due to COVID-related precautions, the Tigers shook off some early rust in an eventual 37-13 route of Wake Forest on Saturday night. In this game recap we discuss an offense that once again opened up and found success in the passing game over the middle (8:16), a new look defense that returned to dominating the line of scrimmage (33:41), and a special teams unit now filled with veteran kickers who made their impact felt (44:54). We wrap with a look around college football and discuss the possibility of the Big 10 joining in on the action as conference officials continue to waffle on their decision (49:08). Either way, football is back. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers take the field this Saturday in Winston-Salem to (hopefully) kickoff the 2020 football season against Wake Forest. In this annual season preview ep we break down the offensive (6:37), defensive (38:08) and special teams (1:07:34) squads that will lead the Tigers in seeking their 6th consecutive playoff birth, and 5th Nation Championship game appearance in that span, in what is now considered the new glory days of Clemson football. We then wrap with another quick look at the back-loaded regular season schedule and make our predictions for the College Football Playoffs and eventual national champion. Spot the damn ball and Go Tigers!!!
As the end of August Camp nears we are t-minus 3 weeks from the hopeful start of the College Football season and the dust has seemingly settled, for now, on which conferences are opting in or opting out of the 2020 campaign. While the lack of Big 10 participation the sport loses some luster but there is still plenty to be excited about as Trevor Lawrence, ETN, and a reloaded defensive line look to make it back to the playoffs for a 6th straight season.
In this ep we discuss the fallout from the Big 10 debacle, catch up on the storylines and standouts on offense and defense two weeks into camp, and continue to search for something to excite us about this years schedule (aside from the fact we’d get to watch football this year). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
August camp kicked off for the Tigers this week and the ACC released the 2020 schedule, offering a glimmer of hope that we may see a football season this fall. In this ep we continue to weigh the prospects of playing a full season, discuss the schedule and player storylines heading into camp. Hope y’all are staying healthy out there. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
And…We’re Back!!! Coming to you live from SIP and socially distanced, the Pawcast returns for it’s 6th season to discuss whether or not it will take place, and what it might look like if it does. If we do see football this Fall the Tigers will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss to LSU in last year’s National Championship Game, emerging as strong favorites for making their 6th consecutive playoff appearance and 5th title game over that span.
2020 has been a tough year to stomach for all thus far, but hopefully the return of sports will provide a welcome distraction. Spot the damn ball, now more than ever…Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers suffered their first loss in 30 games and failed to defend their national championship last Monday as Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow and the LSU Tigers reigned supreme in New Orleans. In this ep we recap the game and our experience in NOLA (1:36), offering our takes on what went wrong with the offense (16:29) and if there was anything the defense could have done to stop the combo of Joe Brady and Joe Burrow (27:44). We then take a look back on the 2019 season (41:12) before looking ahead to what 2020 has in store (48:28). Spoiler alert…we gonna be good. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #3 Clemson Tigers staged their 5th biggest comeback in school history on Saturday night as they rallied from a 16-0 deficit before going on to defeat the second ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 29-23 in the College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl Semifinal. Clemson now heads to the Big Easy to take on the #1 LSU Tigers in hopes securing back-to-back national titles for the first time in school history. In this ep we recap the game and look ahead to New Orleans. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
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The #3 Clemson Tigers make their 5th straight College Football Playoff appearance this weekend in the Fiesta Bowl as the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes look to unseat the defending national champion. Each team will face their toughest test of the season as two statistically elite offenses and defenses will be on display in what stands to be one of the best semifinal match-ups of the CFP era.
In this ep we preview a game (4:31) that will showcase two elite QBs whose battle in the recruiting rankings two years ago finally finds its way to the field in Glendale. Justin Fields and the OSU offense will challenge a reloaded Clemson defense that has exceeded all expectations, albeit against vastly inferior competition (16:42). On the flip side Trevor Lawrence aims to continue his playoff dominance as a potent Clemson offense looks to overpower an OSU defense that, though greatly improved, has not faced a dynamic offense all year (30:46). And in a game between such evenly matched opponents special teams could be a major factor, an area in which OSU has a decided advantage (43:09). We wrap with our keys to the game and predictions for how we see it playing out (49:38).
Spot. The. Damn. Ball.
Go Tigers!!!
Sports Illustrated staff photographer, Susan Lloyd, came on the show to discuss her job covering Clemson football, and shared a behind-the-scenes look at her craft.
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As the dust settles on the Early Signing Period, it looks like Clemson will sign the nation's #1 recruiting class in 2020.
We brought in Quacking Tiger of Shakin the Southland to break down this year's class, impact on the 2020 team, the 2019 CFP matchups, and more.
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For the 5th year in a row the Clemson Tigers are the champions of the ACC. A 62-17 victory in Charlotte on Saturday night secured Clemson’s spot in the College Football Playoff for the 5th straight time as well as the Tigers continue to defend last year’s title. In this ep we recap the game in which the offense was firing on all cylinders (8:32) but the defense had it’s fair share of hiccups in facing their toughest test to date (22:46). We wrap with a look at the other conference championship games that were played over the weekend and a discussion about Clemson’s fellow playoff contenders. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
With a 38-3 win in Williams-Brice over the weekend the Clemson Tigers extended their win streak to 6 in their rivalry with South Carolina which has become somewhat of an afterthought given that the Tigers are now one win away from securing a 5th straight berth in the College Football Playoff. With the victory Clemson remained at #3 behind Ohio State and LSU in the penultimate playoff rankings as we head into conference championship weekend. In this ep we “rant” about the rankings, weak schedules, good wins and bad losses and make our predictions as to what the final field may look like come Sunday (2:46). We then reflect on the win over South Carolina as the Tigers continue to prove that they have one of the best offensive (29:32) and defensive (41:29) units in the country. We wrap with a lookahead to the upcoming ACC Championship game against the #23 Virginia Cavaliers in what looks to be Clemson’s toughest test of the year (55:36), not that that’s saying much... :shrug_emoji: Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson blew out Wake Forest 52-3 on Senior Day over the weekend as the Trevor Lawrence sitting in the stands drew more attention from the ABC television crew than did the game on the field. And with a 4th straight victory of 45 points or more the 11-0 Tigers held steady at #3 in the College Football Playoff rankings as the top 7 remained largely unchanged. In this ep we discuss the latest poll and the thinning of the herd after weekend that saw 2 more unbeatens fall and Alabama losing QB Tua Tagovailoa for the season with a hip injury (12:42). When then discuss another dominating performance by both the defense (37:00) and offense (50:24) in the victory over Wake before wrapping with a look at the ACC Coastal (1:03:45). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers took out their frustrations from being seeded outside of the top 4 in the initial College Football Playoff rankings by handing Dave Doeren and the N.C. State Wolfpack everything they deserved and more in a 55-10 thrashing in Raleigh on Saturday night. That, combined with losses by Alabama and Penn State, placed the Tigers right back where they belong at #3 in the latest poll. In this ep we discuss the rankings and action from over the weekend, ponder how Georgia could possibly be ranked #4 and describe a scenario in which three SEC teams could make it into the playoffs (3:04). We then recap the glorious annihilation of the Wolfpack as the offense continued to roll (31:03) and the defense held their 10th straight opponent to under 300 total yards (49:06). We wrap with a look around the ACC and try to predict who will claim the right for the opportunity to unseat Clemson in the ACC Championship game in 4 weeks (1:04:21). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Fresh off of a 59-14 foregone conclusion of a victory over the Wofford Terriers on Saturday the Clemson Tigers debut at #5 in the inaugural 2019 College Football Playoff rankings despite winning their 24th game in a row and remaining undefeated since claiming their 2018 title. In this ep we the discuss the rankings, which will inevitably look much different a month from now once the playoff teams are announced, and express no cause for concern of an undefeated Clemson team being left out (7:04). We then briefly touch on the Tigers’ inconsequential pounding of the Terriers (44:30) before offering our mid-season-ish assessment of a team that has yet to peak (1:02:06). Win and we’re in, it’s as simple as that. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Boston College was the latest victim of a surging Clemson offense and paralyzing defense on Saturday night as the Tigers preyed on the Eagles en route to a 59-7 thrashing on homecoming in Death Valley. Due to the wildfires in California we offer an abbreviated recap of the game, giving our takes on an offense (6:26) and defense (16:01) that are returning to championship form. We wrap with a look at the dwindling list of playoff contenders (19:39) and welcome the return of a beloved special guest to the Pawcast (23:06). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers continued their free fall in the AP Poll over the weekend as a 35 point win on the road at Louisville wasn’t enough to convince the AP voters that the ROY bus should remain parked in storage. As it turns out Clemson fans joked about it with each other themselves during a 1st half that saw Trevor Lawrence throw two interceptions and with the Tigers exiting up only 3 points more than Alabama was at the half, in Tuscaloosa, over a Tennessee team that had previously lost to Georgia State. And, yes, we acknowledge that Tua left midway through the 2nd half, but Chase Brice > Mac Jones.
And we know, we get it, it doesn’t matter. It’s just fun to pick apart the logic...
In this ep we reflect on Clemson’s 45-10 victory, the subsequent drop in the polls, and why you shouldn’t sucker punch someone who's wearing a protective polycarbonate helmet with titanium face mask #kirbynotsmart (5:15). We then touch on an offense that was far from perfect but still managed to rack up 551 yards (11:16) and discuss a quality effort from a defensive unit that continues to improve while also exceeding expectations (32:05). We wrap with a look around College Football in an attempt to determine if anybody has yet to actually play anyone, or if it’s really still just us and Alabama (48:45). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers bounced back after a close win against the Tarheels two weeks ago with a dominating performance over a hapless Florida State team, en route to a 45-14 victory in Death Valley on Saturday night. In this ep with discuss what this game meant for the team and the subsequent drop in the AP poll for the second week in a row (1:19). We then break down an offensive performance that was just what the doctor ordered (17:55) as well as another masterpiece from Brent Venables’ defense (31:50). We wrap with a look ahead to the Louisville game and a review of Week 7 in College Football (51:47). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
A week removed from a nerve-racking 21-20 victory over a resurgent UNC team in Chapel Hill, Clemson fans are searching for answers, albeit with less urgency having seen this story play out in the past. As it turns out the sky is not falling, despite the slip in the polls, and the #2 Tigers sit at 5-0 with no credible threat to their playoff bid should they finish the season undefeated. In this ep we offer up our takeaways from the game (1:32) and search for answers as to why what should be a prolific offense appears to be struggling early on (14:48). We also discuss what was another solid performance by the defense (30:30) and the good and bad on special teams (37:38). We wrap with a look around College Football right as conference match ups begin to heat up (47:05). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
On a night when Disney turned Death Valley into a movie set the Clemson Tigers cast of stars shone to the tune of 111 making an appearance on the big stage in the production of a 52-10 rout of UNC Charlotte. In this ep we discuss all of those cameos (4:33) before turning our focus to recruiting and the future stars in the pipeline (10:30), grasp for straws trying to find something to critique about the offense (19:39) and defense (36:04), then wrap with the other week 4 performances in College Football. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The #1 Clemson Tigers took care of business over the weekend with a 41-6 victory over Syracuse in the oxymoronic Carrier Dome. In this ep we recap the game (9:16) including our thoughts on yet another dominant defensive performance that squeezed the life out of the Orange (15:40), an offense that somehow put up prolific numbers while also looking rusty (27:21) and continued solid performances on special teams (42:28). We wrap by discussing if there’s any legitimate contenders left on the Tigers’ regular season schedule and with a look around College Football (45:18). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Nick and Cody log on to break down the Tigers' 24-10 victory over #12 Texas A&M, and survey the CFB landscape after 2 weeks of play.
The Clemson Tigers started the 2019 football season on the right foot by dominating a Georgia Tech team that is not only rebuilding but completely redefining itself after the departure of 11 year former head coach Paul Johnson. In this recap we share our takeaways from the game (1:48), discuss ETN, TLaw and a potent offense that should have college football terrified (11:32), a young defense with some holes to fill (32:50), and a special teams unit that, well, may actually be special (47:27). We wrap on an interesting if not underwhelming weekend of college football, especially if you’re the SEC(54:44). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
2019 Clemson Football is here! The defending champs take the field on Thursday night against Georgia Tech in Death Valley as the preseason's #1 ranked team for the first time in school history. In this season preview ep we discuss storylines that we anticipate may unfold with Trevor Lawrence and a potent Clemson Offense (6:30), a Defense that loses a historically great defensive line (30:12), and a Special Teams unit that we posit may be relied upon a bit more than last year (57:11). We then discuss a regular season schedule that is, yes, deal with it, historically pathetic but has it’s fair share of potholes to navigate (1:06:11) before wrapping with our season predictions for a Clemson Tiger team that is building upon "best team ever," with its sights set on "best dynasty ever." It’s mighty fine to be a Tiger. Now spot the damn ball…Go Tigers!!!
We are back with another interview show, featuring shakinthesouthland.com writers and film experts Alex Craft and Matt aka dbbm.
This show focuses on Clemson's program and rise to the pinnacle of CFB, its culture and staff continuity, and the team's staying power.
We also examined the validity of surface level assumptions facing the 2019 squad, and expectations around personnel and scheme.
We wrapped with season long expectations, and doomsday CFP scenarios.
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As August camp wraps up and the Tigers turn their attention towards the 2019 opener next Thursday against Georgia Tech the script has been flipped from last year as Brent Venables' defense carries the most question marks heading into the season as Clemson looks to defend its 2018 National Championship. In this ep we attempt to fill in the blanks on defense while acknowledging that this unit has a long way to go to match the success of 2015-18 squads and caution that things may not be easy in the early going (2:08). But the Tigers will also field what may be the most potent offense in college football, led by QB Trevor Lawrence who, as dominating as he was in 2018, still has room to improve on his freshman campaign (23:24). He will be accompanied by what looks to be the most talented WR group the Tigers have ever fielded and one that, in our opinion, may included 3 of the top 5 WRs in the history of Clemson football when all is said and done (34:03). We conclude by discussing the historically weak schedule this talented group will face and why Clemson fans shouldn't pay mind to the haters out there trying to delegitimize the team's success (46:02). I mean, it's not like they were exactly squeaking by at the end last year...Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
August camp is in full swing in Tiger Town as the defending champs hit the field in preparation for the 2019 season. In this ep we check in on the progress of a talented but unproven defense that comes in with something to prove (7:30) and gush unapologetically over what may very well be the most dominant offense Clemson has ever seen (28:50). Both sides of the ball will showcase dynamic freshmen who are making a name for themselves in camp and who could stand to have a significant impact for this year's squad. We wrap with some Tigers in the NFL discussion as we try to keep track of all the recent pro's that Dabo's machine has pumped out (54:15). It's quite a time to be a Tiger fan, that's for sure. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Interview with STS writers Ryan Kantor and Tom Dianora, exploring the 2019 CFP contender field and some dark horses.
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Fall camp is on the horizon for the 2019 Clemson football team as the defending champions set their sights on back to back titles for the first time in school history. The Tigers exceeded expectations two years ago after the departure of Deshaun Watson as the 2017 team made it back to the college football playoffs, only to be eliminated in the semifinal by eventual national champions Alabama in an unsuccessful bid to repeat. But this years team is following a different story line as it returns QB Trevor Lawrence who, along with RB Travis Etienne, has put the Heisman on the minds of folks in Tigertown. And while the loss of the Power Rangers and turnover at linebacker leaves question marks for a Clemson defense that has a lot to prove, talent abounds and we’ve seen this story play out before. If you’re a Clemson fan you know what greatness looks like by now and don’t be surprised if you see it in the 2019 squad. Summer’s almost over…spot the damn ball!!! Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Monte Lee’s 4th season as the Clemson Baseball coach was a disappointment in the eyes of Tiger fans as the team failed to reach 40 wins for the first time in his tenure and once again made an early exit in a Regional. In this ep we recap the Tigers’ brief ACC Tournament appearance and disappointing postseason (2:36) as Clemson's Super Regional drought extends to 9 years. We then look back on what ailed the team this season (16:53), reflect on the bright spots (27:42), discuss where the program goes from here (36:31) and hand out season awards (47:02). The silver lining…it’s almost football season…Enjoy and Go Tigers!
The Tigers have had their way with Cali lately. Last year we took their best wide receiver. In January we claimed a trophy. Sunday we may steal a quarterback. And after the NFL Draft the Tigers will once again invade the Bay Area, and like last time they’re sending their best.
3/4 of the Clemson Tiger defensive line got drafted in the 1st round, then was made whole in the 4th. 6 Tigers got drafted over the weekend with several others earning a chance to make a team. The Clemson brand is stronger than ever.
In this ep we discuss the Tigers’ showing in the NFL Draft which, though expected to be a bit stronger, is further proof of Clemson earning it’s place as one of College Football’s elites (2:15). We also check in on the baseball team who are suffering through their worst stretch of play in the Monte Lee era and give our thoughts on whether or not they can turn around the season (17:44). We wrap with some basketball thoughts on the Steve Smith situation and a recent transfer (48:24). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Just a few months removed from blowing out Alabama to claim their 3rd National Championship, the Clemson Tigers exit Spring practice with their sights set on returning to the College Football Playoff for a fifth year in a row. Significant attrition on the defensive side of the ball leaves some legitimate question marks for this 2019 squad, but returning QB Trevor Lawrence along with what could be the most explosive offense in the country, combined with a wave of young talent, have expectations set high. In this ep we discuss the storylines coming out of Spring practice and the Spring Game, offer up takes on the incoming freshman and make our way-to-early predictions for the upcoming season. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
We welcomed Quacking Tiger of STS on to discuss the 2019 season outlook, early returns from Clemson's 2019 signees, and nuggets on 2020 recruits.
Follow him on Twitter @QuackingTiger, and read his posts over at shakinthesoundland dot com
First off, Head Coach Amanda Butler and the Clemson Women’s Basketball Team made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 17 years, advancing to the 2nd round. That is by far the best storyline from Clemson Basketball this year. Congratulations to the Lady Tigers!
The men, on the other hand, didn’t fare so well. A disappointing end to a disappointing season for a Clemson Men’s Basketball Team that had high hopes coming into this year, having come off a Sweet 16 run the previous year and returning 3 veteran, impact starters. In this ep we recap the stumble against NC State in the ACC tournament that officially sealed their fate as well as their brief run in the NIT (4:05). We then recap the season and hand out awards (19:40) before turning our focus to next year and Brad Brownell’s fate (39:19). We wrap the ep with a check in on a rapidly improving young baseball team that may not be heading to Omaha, but it’s going the right direction (58:00). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Tigers men’s basketball and baseball teams bounced back last week from some tough losses and restored the fan base’s hopes in their seasons. In this ep we discuss the basketball team’s tourney chances after desperately needed wins over Notre Dame and Syracuse (6:46), take a look how the roster is shaping up heading into the postseason (26:09), and preview the matchup against N.C. State in the ACC Tournament (37:24). Finally, we wrap with the baseball team’s sweep of the #3 team in the nation, North Carolina (45:24). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Our February interview with friend of the pod and designer of this year's National Championship logo, TJ Harley of Harley Creative.
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The Clemson Men’s Basketball team is hanging on for dear life but running out of time to build a tourney resume as they suffer yet another heartbreaking loss on the court. In this ep we recap the team’s last four contests (2:08) in which the went 2-2, failing to capitalize on opportunity. We then take a closer look at this issues plaguing this team (20:26) and discuss what we think it’ll take for them to earn a card to the Big Dance (33:32). Lastly, we check in on the baseball team with a season preview and look back on they’ve played thus far (47:16). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The Clemson Men’s Basketball teams is clinging to a thread of hope as their latest two last second, heartbreaking losses leave them with little time to pad their tourney resume. In this ep we recap the last five game stretch that saw the Tigers go 3-2 (1:15), discuss the offensive struggles that have plagued this team (18:11), and look ahead to the remainder of the regular season schedule with what we think it will take for the Tigers to lock in a spot in the Big Dance (45:15). We then wrap with a look around the ACC and the rest of College Basketball, and finally a check in on the start to the season for the 2019 Clemson Baseball team (52:43). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
With football in the rear view mirror we turn our attention towards a Clemson Men’s Basketball team that has struggled out of the gate in ACC play despite high expectations coming into the season. In this ep we discuss that sluggish start (1:23), breakdown individual player performances (20:30), make our predictions for what it will take for the Tigers to make the NCAA Tournament (41:57), and take stock of the ACC and CBB landscape (53:37). Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
The 2018 Season saw the Clemson Tigers once again ascend to the top of the mountain of the College Football world, culminating in a thrashing of what many claimed to be the best team of all time in the Alabama Crimson Tide. In this lengthy ep, which is sure to carry you through the offseason, we break down the storylines from the season (8:38), relive the schedule and moments that mattered (38:15), present our 4th annual Watson Awards (1:12:23), and offer up an early take on a 2019 team that will look to join Alabama as the only back-to-back national champions since Nebraska achieved that feat in the mid-90’s. This is truly the golden era of Clemson Football. Go Tigers!!!
For the 2nd time in 3 years the Clemson Tigers are National Champions of the College Football World. Facing a Nick Saban led Alabama team for the 4th year in a row in the College Football Playoffs, and the 3rd time in 4 years in the Natty, Coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers left little doubt in a mauling of the Crimson Tide that they are the best team in the modern era of College Football. Led by true Freshmen on offense in QB Trevor Lawrence and WR Justyn Ross, and resting on the shoulders of quite possibly the best defensive line in school history, the boys in Orange turned in the first 15 win, undefeated season since the turn of the 20th century. In this ep we bask in the glory of a dominating run through the playoffs, culminating in a masterful annihilation of who many considered to be the best team of all time . How ‘bout them Tigers?!!!
44-16
4th year in a row. 4th time in the playoffs. 3rd time in the Natty. First time Tua vs. Lawrence...but probably not the last.
Clemson v. Alabama - Part 4. Spot the damn ball.
Go Tigers!!!
To preview the upcoming CFP National Championship matchup, we brought in Bama Dozer for a preview discussion.
Beyond the matchup, topics included assigning the various Bama-Clemson games to the proper Star Wars epic, Clemson owing Bama some thanks (through gritted teeth), and Urban Meyer's professorial career.
Enjoy, and GO TIGERS!!!
December has heated up quickly for Clemson Football. We brought in Quacking Tiger to break down the Cotton Bowl matchup with Notre Dame, and get his reactions to Clemson's 2019 class after the Early Signing Period.
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We preview the 2018-19 Clemson Men's Basketball Team as they look to build upon the momentum gained by last year's squad that tied for the most wins in school history in making what was only the program's 4th Sweet 16. Go Tigers!
The Clemson Tigers are ACC Champions and heading back to the College Football Playoffs for a 4th year in a row after a 42-10 victory over the Pitt Panthers on a rainy Saturday night in Charlotte. The Tigers now turn their attention to semifinal opponent Notre Dame as nothing but a Cotton Bowl victory in Dallas on December 29th stands between them and a return trip to the National Championship game for the 3rd time in 4 years. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
The Clemson Tigers overcame a slow start on offense on Saturday but the #1 defense in the country held the Duke Blue Devils in check until the offense kicked it into gear, ultimately running away in the second half en route to a 35-6 victory. Clemson now heads into rivalry week at 11-0 as the #2 team in the country and is looking poised to finish the regular season undefeated for the second time in the last four years. An underwhelming South Carolina team will be looking to spoil that and avoid 5-peat retribution at the hands of the Tigers who could become the third team this year to extend a winning streak to 5 games over the Gamecocks. When you put i that way it just sounds pedestrian. Go Tigers and enjoy the show!!!
Lots to cover this week as Clemson improves to 10-0, they return to Death Valley for a night slate against 7-3 Duke, and the College Football Playoff picture comes into focus.
To help us break it all down, we welcomed Colby Lanham, staff writer at Shakin the Southland.
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The Clemson Tigers debut at #2 in the initial College Football Playoff Rankings for the 2018 season, coming off of a dominating performance against the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee. With every win the path to the playoff becomes a little more clear as the Tigers are seemingly staring down a matchup with the Alabama Crimson Tide for a 4th straight year. Enjoy the show as we recap the game and discuss the rankings. Go Tigers!
Ryan Kantor (@ryan_kantor) of ShakinTheSouthland.com joined us to discuss the NSCU win, the FSU matchup, Clemson's season to-date, and would-be playoff opponents.
Enjoy the show, including our extended intro featuring an excerpt from Tom Dianora's "Picking Up The Pieces", available exclusively on https://soundcloud.com/tom-dianora-422234291
No towels? No laptops? No running game? No worries! Trevor Lawrence and 83 other Tigers picked apart the N.C. State Wolfpack on Saturday en route to a 41-7 victory in Death Valley. Dave Doeren offered no excuses this time as Clemson left no doubt that the Wolfpack has a long way to go to catch the Tigers, who are squaring up a 4th straight trip to the College Football Playoff. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
They're baaaaack.
Alex, John, and Matt (DBBM) from Shakin' the Southland re-joined the Pawcast to preview the NC State matchup, discuss Clemson's season to-date, scrutinize Bama, and more.
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The Clemson Tigers roll into the bye week at the mid-point of the regular season coming off a 63-3 finessing of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday. The 6-0 Tigers are showing improvement but still have a long way to go on their march towards a 4th straight playoff birth and possible rematch against the Crimson Tide. In this ep we recap the game and then revisit our expectations for the team heading into the season and map out the trajectory moving forward. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
After 5 weeks of football and plenty of on and off-field drama, we welcomed friends of the show Quacking Tiger of ShakinTheSouthland.com and Chris/Kurt from ClemsonPaws.com in for an interview.
We covered the Syracuse game, ongoing team development, potential Playoff opponents, and of course, roster management and recruiting.
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Well... you know what they say, the most popular QB is the backup. Who would’ve thought Chase Brice would’ve become a Clemson legend the day Trevor Lawrence won his first collegiate start? Probably just Chase Brice. Here’s our Syracuse Recap. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
Clemson's scholarship QB depth chart is down to two as Kelly Bryant announced Wednesday morning that he intends to exercise his option for a redshirt year and transfer to another school for the 2019 season. We react to the news and forecast what this means for the Tiger football team moving forward.
The Clemson Tigers sent the Ramblin’ Wreck to the junkyard on Saturday in Atlanta en route to a 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech. Brent Venables and the defense dominated Paul Johnson’s triple option for a 4th year in a row but the real storyline is what took place in the QB battle. After a sluggish start on offense Trevor Lawrence replaced starter Kelly Bryant and led the offense to 4 touchdowns over the next 5 drives, totaling 5 TD drives on the day. In doing so he may have done enough to assume the starting role and bring closure to a competition that has persisted since he stepped foot on campus nearly 10 months ago. In this ep we recap the game and give our thoughts on what could be the beginning of the Trevor Lawrence era at Clemson and how the rest of the ACC is bowing down to usher him in. Enjoy and Go Tigers!!!
After a sluggish start by the offense on Saturday the Tigers came to life in the 2nd quarter on their way to a 38-7 victory over Georgia Southern. Overcoming early miscues and a game ending injury to Kelly Bryant, the offense did all of their scoring over the final 3 quarters and the defense held the option-running Eagles to 1.9 yds/car en route to the win. The 3-0 Tigers now turn their attention to yet another option team in Georgia Tech in what may very well be Paul Johnson’s last hurrah. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
In our latest interview, we welcomed Chris (@CTB_ClemsonPaws) and Kurt (@The_JDList) of ClemsonPaws.com to talk this year's football team, takeaways from the victory over Texas A&M, their outlook on the season and potential playoff opponents, and this team's place in the current era of Clemson Football.
Enjoy the show!
The #2 Clemson Tigers narrowly escaped College Station with a 28-26 win over Texas A&M on Saturday night in what may turn out to be their toughest test of the regular season. The team is now left with more questions than answers as they head into their week three game against Georgia Southern this weekend, though without reason for panic with a long season ahead. In this ep we recap the highs and lows of the thrilling victory at Kyle Field and take a look some of the other marquee match-up in College Football. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Nick and Cody pick ATS and give thoughts on Clemson @ Texas A&M, Georgia @ Sakerlina, Penn State @ Pitt, USC @ Stanford.
The Clemson Tigers kicked off the 2018 season with a 48-7 beat down of the Furman Paladins in Death Valley on Saturday as the Tigers began their journey towards a 4th straight trip to the College Football Playoff. In this episode the guys recap a game in which we got our first real glimpse into the QB battle and the incoming Freshman had a chance to shine. We then wrap things up with our 2018 Season Preview by taking a look at the schedule and the college football landscape in trying to identify roadblocks for this team as they aim for their 2nd National Championship in 3 years. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Football is back!
We shared our instant takeaways from the win over Furman, and spent the bulk of the show discussing other Week 1 CFB matchups from around the country.
Part 2 of our 2018 FB schedule preview, featuring STS staff writers Alex Craft, John McElhaney, and Matt (aka DBBM).
Summary: 09:55 - NC State 22:43 - Florida State 37:35 - Louisville 46:21 - Boston College 53:56 - Duke 60:50 - South Carolina and the Post-season
Don't forget to check out Part 1.
With only a few days left to go until kickoff of the 2018 college football season we’re back with part two of our position group previews as we turn our focus to the offense. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Part 1 of our 2018 FB schedule preview, featuring STS staff writers Alex Craft, John McElhaney, and Matt (aka DBBM).
Summary: 03:42 - Furman 06:43 - Texas A&M 22:23 - Georgia Southern 25:53 - Georgia Tech 41:19 - Syracuse 47:28 - Wake Forest
Part 2 will take us through the rest of the regular season and post-season.
We are less than two weeks away from kickoff of the 2018 college football season with this year’s version of the Clemson Tigers looking to avenge a disappointing season ending loss last year to the Crimson Tide in the college football playoff semifinal. In doing so the team will return with what is shaping up to be the most dominating defense of the Swinney/Venables era and quite possibly the best defensive line the sport has ever seen. In this ep the guys are back with part one of their yearly installment of player position group breakdowns, focusing on that defense and what they may have in store for opponents this upcoming season. Though depth may be a concern at certain positions the roster is loaded with elite talent that will look to improve upon its #2 ranking from 2017 and continue it’s run of dominance its enjoyed over the last few years. But will they be able to match last year's 11 sack game vs. Auburn (probably not)? Will a lack of depth cause Christian Wilkins to make a move to safety (no)? Does big Dex have two good feet (yes!)? We discuss these topics and more as we preview the defensive side of the ball heading into the 2018 season. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
As fall camp rolls on for the Clemson football team several true and redshirt freshmen are making their cases for earning significant playing time on what could be the most talented team in Tiger history. Whether avoiding a redshirt or cracking the two deep this veteran laden team will see its fair share of impact freshmen this year as both the depth and lack thereof will provide opportunities for them to see the field. In this ep the guys give their take on whom those standouts may be and, of course, that includes the quarterback battle which looks to continue on into the season. We’re just under three weeks to go until kickoff against Furman. Spot the damn ball and Go Tigers!
10:48 - True Freshmen Turning Heads 24:39 - Redshirt Freshmen Poised to Make and Impact 42:49 - QB Battle: The 2018 Edition
Fall camp has broken for the 2018 Clemson Tiger football team as the boys hit the gridiron in preparation for the upcoming season. There is no shortage of excitement heading in for a team that, on paper, is stacking up to be the most dominant of the Dabo era and appears destined for a fourth straight birth in the College Football Playoff. With all the chatter concerning the QB battle and Balloon-gate its easy to miss the myriad other compelling story lines surrounding this years team that looks to bounce back from last years loss to Alabama in the semifinals. In this episode, Ben and Cody share their early outlook for the upcoming season, discuss some position group battles to keep an eye on, break down the potential impact of the incoming freshman and briefly recap another successful All-In Cookout. Football is here! Spot the damn ball!
Go Tigers!
To help you through the dog days of summer leading up to the 2018 College Football Season, the fellas at the Pawcast are pleased to present our first ever fan mailbag episode! Entering our 4th year we've finally managed to scrape together enough interest to put together a show with content driven by our listeners. We'd like to thank everyone who submitted a question and if we missed yours please reach back out.
We'd love for this to be a reoccurring feature so if you've got a question for us or would like our take on topics relating to Clemson sports let us know! We're @clemsonpawcast on Twitter and Facebook, or email us at clemsonpawcast@gmail.com.
Again, thanks to everyone who reached out and enjoy the show!
Contributors;
Offensive Line Recruiting - Adam Zwilling 2018 Outlook: Running Backs - Michael Hulisz & Jake (@dadinista) Quarterback Battle - Will Dukes Incoming Freshman - Dale Collier Defending the Run - Ryan Kantor (@ryan_kantor) Fan Favorites - Glenn Bertram (@glennbertram) Pay for Play - James Lucas
The Clemson Baseball Team wrapped up the regular season and ACC Tournament with 45 wins and as a regional host, earning the national #10 seed in what has been a terrific season on the diamond. The boys of summer finished the season strong, winning 19 out of their last 22 games, but were unable to get past FSU in the tourney. Heading into regional play it will be interesting to see how this team stacks up against quality competition in what is a near mirror image of last year’s regional. We touch on the highlights over the past couple of weeks, including the supernatural play of Logan Davidson, and preview the Clemson Regional.
Not to be outdone, Christmas came early this year for Clemson Men’s Basketball coach Brad Brownell and the team as starting guards Marquise Reed and Shelton Mitchell announced that they’ll be returning for their final season. This is huge news for a program that took a big step forward last year in advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time this century and with 3 of 5 starters returning next year, combined with the younger talent and grad transfers, expectations for the 2018-19 season are high. We kick off this ep by briefly discussing what this means for the team and future of the program.
Enjoy and Go Tigers!
The guys discuss the new additions to the Clemson Basketball team and check in on the boys of summer.
Not only did Clemson’s spring football game bring about a QB controversy of sorts it also brought out the stars as the Tigers inked 6 new 2019 recruits in the past week, bringing their total to 10. In what will possibly be the largest class of the Dabo era the coaching staff has begun to bear down on what should prove to be an exciting summer on the recruiting trail. In this ep we take a look at the newcomers and discuss Clemson’s needs for the recruiting cycle.
On the diamond the baseball team showed up in Winston-Salem struggling as of late but managed to pull off a three game sweep of the Demon Deacons. The bats came alive over the weekend and the Tigers will look to keep that up in their march towards hosting a regional over the last 16 games of the regular season.
Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Nick and Cody break down the Spring Game, gush over Trevor Lawrence, and consider Spring practice implications on the Fall depth chart.
The Clemson Men’s Basketball Team ended an incredible season and run in the NCAA Tournament with a close loss to 1-seed Kansas in the Sweet 16 in a game that saw the Tigers down by double digits for most of the action, only to pull within in 4 late and ultimately losing by that margin. It was a season of exceeding expectations for Brad Browned and his team as we now go into the offseason with a level of excitement leading into next season that this program has not experienced in some time.
On the diamond, the Tiger baseball team rebounded after getting swept by N.C. State at home, going 7-2 over their last nine games as the bats start to show signs of coming alive again. There’s a lot of baseball yet to be played but still some holes to fill for Monte Lee’s team as they make a push towards the post season and vie for a Super Regional Bid.
We cover it all in this ep and will look to transition back to football talk in the coming weeks now that basketball season is over and the spring game approaches. Enjoy the show!
How sweet it is, how sweet it is!!! The Clemson Tigers Men’s Basketball Team is dancing well into March after two dominating performances against New Mexico State and Auburn in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament and is now on their way to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time in more than two decades. Clemson's three-headed monster guard trio of Gabe Devoe, Shelton Mitchell and Marquise Reed have been an unstoppable force early on as they’ve combined to average 54 points per game through the first two contests with Elijah Thomas dominating down low. The Tigers now turn their attention towards a talented but flawed Kansas Jayhawks team that was tested by 16-seed Penn and escaped 8-seed Seton Hall with a narrow victory. However, this experienced squad and storied program should pose the greatest challenge the Tigers have faced all year but, as we’ve seen so far, no team is safe in this tournament. Virginia says hello.
In this ep we look back on the tourney run thus far and preview the Jayhawks as Clemson looks to extend their dance for a couple more weeks. We also touch on a Tiger Baseball team that is scuffling after a series sweep by NC State in Doug Kingsmore over the weekend and discuss what it may take to right the ship in Tigertown. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
The Clemson Men’s Basketball Team is breaking out their dancing shoes for the first time since 2011 as Brad Brownell and the boys cap off a fantastic season with a 5 seed in the NCAA tourney. After battling Virginia to within 6 points in the ACC Tourney the Tigers face another defensive minded team in the Aggies of New Mexico State. Clemson looks for its first non-play in game win in the tournament since 1997, when they advanced to the Sweet 16, and to put an end to a drought that has persisted since the Rick Barnes era.
On the diamond, Clemson baseball continues its hot start, improving to 15-1 and 3-0 in the ACC after a weekend series sweep against Georgia Tech. The pitching has remained dominant and the bats are starting to heat up in what could be Monte Lee’s best team yet.
We’re back with an update on both sports in what is turning into a very exciting Spring for Clemson athletics. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers.
Spring is near in Clemson, SC, but Tiger sports fans are already budding with excitement over the success of the men's basketball and baseball teams as well as the potential of the 2018 football team as it is revealed in Spring practice.
On the hardwood the men's basketball team bounced back from their first losing streak of the year by finishing the regular season 2-1 and tied for 3rd in conference play. The Tigers enter the ACC tournament as the fourth seed, securing a double bye and a match up with the winner of NC State vs. Boston College. Currently projected as a 4-6 seen in the NCAA Tournament, Brad Brownell's team looks to regain the momentum they had for most of the year.
On the diamond, the baseball team sits at 11-1 after taking the season series from South Carolina for a fourth year in a row. Monte Lee is now 3-0 against the Gamecocks and has only dropped one midweek game in now his 3rd year leading the Tigers.
Finally, on the gridiron, the QB battle heats up and several ncoming freshman standout as Clemson looks to turn the page from a disappointing end to the 2017 season with the focus of returning to the College Football Playoff for a fourth year in a row.
What a great time to be a Clemson Tiger!!!
Time Marks: 2:40 - Men's Basketball Locks up a Four Seed in the ACC Tourney 36:23 - Clemson Baseball Stays Hot 47:59 - News and Notes from Spring Football Practice
It may be March, but this is a 100% football episode, featuring an interview with Shakin the Southland's Alex Craft. We discussed the 2017 season, spring practice, and roster composition for the 2018 season.
Enjoy!
Spring is near in Clemson, SC, which means it time to start talking about tournament basketball and the 2018 Tiger Baseball team. First, after a scintillating start to the season the #15 Clemson Men’s Basketball team has come back down to earth, suffering their first losing streak of the season as they’ve dropped their last three in tough fashion. The loss of Shelton Mitchell to a concussion late in the loss to Florida State has crippled an offense that has resembled Brad Brownell teams of old in losses to Duke and Virginia Tech. However, all is not lost as they hope to get Mitchell back for the last three games of the regular season and return to form in an attempt to make a deep tourney run.
On the diamond, the #11 Clemson Baseball team takes the field under 3rd year head coach Monte Lee as the Tigers look to advance to a Super Regional and possible trip to Omaha for the first time since 2010. This years team is loaded with power with the return of Seth Beer, Chris Williams and Logan Davidson, among others, but all eyes will be focused on a young and inexperienced pitching staff that loses all four starters from last year. The jury remains out on what the ceiling of this team stands to be for the 2018 season but a lethal offense, improved defense and talented pitching staff loaded with potential is a cause for optimism. Is Seth Beer Omaha bound in his last season as a Tiger? A 4-0 start has them headed in the right direction. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Coach Dabo Swinney and his coaching staffed locked up their 8th top-15 recruiting class in a row and another top-10 finish as the additions of 5-star WR Justyn Ross and 4-star CB Mario Goodrich on the second edition of national signing day are the icing on the cake of the 2018 class. With a Clemson record 4.06 average star rating this is likely Dabo's most talented and complete class during his tenure but it's not without its faults. In this episode we take a broad view of this recruiting class and what it means for the future of a program that's been the 2nd winning-est in college football over the past four years. We also take a closer look at those recruits who signed on national signing day part 2 to discuss what future impact they will have for this team. Go Tigers!
College Football’s National Signing Day Pt. 2 saw the Clemson Tigers continue to shine bright with the addition of 5 Star WR Justyn Ross and 4 Star CB Mario Goodrich. The Tigers can now claim six 5 star recruits and the number one or two player from six battleground states in what could be Dabo Swinney’s most complete class as coach of the Tigers.
The #16 Clemson Men’s Basketball Team also continues its success while currently riding a 3 game win streak and ranked #2 in the ACC standings. The loss of Donte Grantham to injury has surprisingly done little to slow this team as they remain undefeated at home on the year while also racking up ACC road wins. They look tournament bound for only the second time in Brad Brownell’s tenure with what is his most impressive team to date.
We touch on both signing day and basketball in this ep with an extended look at the recruiting class upcoming with our National Signing Day Pt. 2 Recap with Quacking Tiger in the works. Stay tuned for that and, in the meantime, enjoy the show! Go Tigers!
Is Clemson now a basketball school?!!! They are in our eyes as they continue to play well and we need a distraction coming off of a disappointing end to the football season. Brad Brownell has fielded what looks to be his best team yet as the Tigers are ranked for the first time in 8 years and first in the ACC three games in. In this ep we take a look at this team’s performance in conference play this far and offer early NCAA tournament projections. And oh yeah, we briefly talk about the Gamecocks transitive natty win as well. They may have to get a new trophy case...
Time Marks:
2:15 The Crimson Sabans Reclaim The Throne 7:32 Clemson Basketball On Fire Beginning ACC Play 39:13 ACC Basketball Outlook
The Clemson Tigers defied expectations this season by making it back to the College Football playoff for the third straight year but ultimately fell short of their goal as the Alabama Crimson Tide rolled the Tigers in the Big Easy on Monday night. The Clemson offense was stymied by the Alabama defense and failed to generate any momentum all night in what should send the Clemson coaching staff back to the drawing board this offseason to regroup and retool. In a season of lowered expectations with pleasantly surprising results the team and coaching staff is to be commended on what was still a successful year that included a third straight ACC championship. The future is bright for Clemson Football and this is just a bump in the road as the 2018 class brings in a bevy of talent and the returning veterans will undoubtedly be playing with a chip on their shoulder after an embarrassing loss to end the season. And with that the Tigers pass on the College Football crown. It was one hell of a ride.
Go Tigers!!!
In Part 2, we caught back up with Bama Dozer (@bama_dozer) to discuss Alabama's season, the Sugar Bowl matchup, the Rose Bowl, and what's been going on since we last chatted in January.
Don't forget to check out Part 1, as well as the Pawcast's Sugar Bowl Preview show.
Go, Tigers!
FINALLY!
We dug up our January 2017 interview with Bama Dozer (@bama_dozer), coming off of Clemson's National Championship victory in Tampa.
Enjoy this walk down memory lane, as we discussed the game and Dozer attempted to side-step the reality of Alabama's loss to Clemson.
Be sure you tune in for Part 2, in which we preview this year's Sugar Bowl matchup, the 3rd in as many years between these programs.
Go, Tigers!
New year, new quarterback, same opponent as the Clemson Tigers prepare to face off with the Alabama Crimson Tide for a third year in a row in the College Football Playoff on Monday night! Kelly Bryant and the boys defied expectations in what was supposed to be a rebuilding year for the Tigers, with several marquee wins in hostile environments that now have them prepared to go to battle on the biggest stage in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. Alabama, though appearing to be a shell of their former selves in certain aspects of the game, are still a Nick Saban coached Crimson Tide team with elite talent on both sides of the ball. Though not for the championship this year the winner of this game still has the right to earn one and we’re feeling good about the Tigers chances. Enjoy our Sugar Bowl preview show and Go Tigers!!!
Time Marks: 4:40 A Familiar Foe in the Big Easy 21:24 When Clemson Has the Ball: Bama Licking their Wounds 41:23 When Alabama Has the Ball: Make it Hurt(s) 1:13:03 Rose Bowl Look-in
The Clemson Tigers made a splash on National Signing Day part 1, raking in four 5-star commitments include a signing day surprise in offensive lineman Jackson Carman from the state of Ohio. Before we turn our attention to signing day part 2 coming in February Cody sat down with Quaking Tiger from Shakin' the Southland to preview the first part of what is looking to be one of the best recruiting classes for of all time for the Tigers. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!!!
Last year they were the Pawcasties. This year the Watsons. Next year will probably be the Bryants. Whatever uninspired title we come up with they are our annual regular season football awards! Relive the season with us as we await the upcoming three-match with the Alabama Crimson Tide. From all-star veterans to flashy freshman we gush over a 2017 team that many expected, including us, would see a significant drop-off with the departure of Deshaun Watson and they myriad of talent that went with him. But Kelly Bryant and the boys set out to prove us all wrong and the Tigers now find themselves back in the College Football playoff for the third year in a row and twice as the #1 ranked team. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Yeah, yeah, yeah we know. It's still football season. We're a football school. We're contending for a 2nd straight national championship. We've got Alabama coming up with the potential to beat more SEC West teams than half the conference. Well, the Clemson football team isn't the only one slaying SEC foes and Florida schools as the men's basketball team finds itself at 9-1 after a huge win against the Florida Gators. Brad Brownell has his veteran team playing as well as any he's had in what is now his 8th season at the helm of Clemson men's basketball and the boys look to keep in going this week against the Gamecocks and Louisiana Lafayette as they wrap up non-conference play. Is this the year the team makes it back to the NCAA Tournament? There's a lot of season left to go and the ACC schedule is brutal but a fast start has the Tigers sitting pretty. Enjoy the show as Ben and Sam catch you up on the action. Go Tigers!
In a year where expectations were tempered due to the departure of so much high profile talent head coach Dabo Swinney has thus far crafted his masterpiece as he has the #1 Clemson Tigers headed back to the College Football playoff for a third year in a row after an utter dismantling of the Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Championship game. It was the team’s largest margin of victory over a ranked opponent in program history and their 3rd ACC Championship in a row, the first such streak for Clemson since the 1986-88 seasons. No hurricane or turnover chain could intimidate the Tigers as they hit the ground running and never looked back, securing this game after the first three offensive possessions. Kelly Bryant and the offense looked as good as they have all season and the defense was dominant yet again as Clemson seems to have clearly cemented itself as the most well rounded team in the playoff. That includes the Alabama Crimson Tide, whom the Tigers will matchup with again for the third straight year, albeit this time in a semifinal game in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The Clemson dynasty is rising as they look to end another. Go Tigers!!!
Timemarks: 2:53 - ACC Champs: Clemson Finds Calm in the Storm 11:19 - Chain Movers: The Tiger Offense Hits its Stride 28:02 - Chain Breakers: Another Dominating Defensive Performance 42:36 - Around College Football: A Look Ahead at the Playoff
Intro Music Credit: Jibbs - "Chain Hang Low"
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To head home at halftime...
The Clemson Tigers marched into battle Saturday night under a hail of coke bottles, water bottles and mini-bottles Saturday night in Williams-Brice but that was the biggest threat they faced as the Tigers defeathered the Gamecocks on their way to a 34-10 massacre of their arch rival. A flaccid catchphrase was not enough for the impotent Cocks as they've now lost four in a row in the rivalry and have been especially unable to rise to the occasion the last two years in suffering humiliating defeats by failing to perform (too much?). Clemson now turns their attention to the ACC Championship game and a Miami Hurricanes team that suffered their first loss off the season to Pitt on Friday. The two teams will square off this Saturday night in Charlotte in what will be a de facto play-in game for the College Football Playoffs as the Tigers look to keep on rolling and the Canes look to rebound. Enjoy the ep and Go Tigers!!!
Time Marks: 3:20 - Defeathered, Debeaked and Declawed - Dabo's 100th Win 16:18 - SCar Recap - The Offense Powers Through 32:13 - Another Dominating Performance on D 42:10 - State of the Rivalry: Should Clemson be Scared? 48:28 - ACCG Preview: The Canes lose Strength 1:00:44 - Around CFB: The Playoff Picture Remains Uncertain
The Clemson Tigers emptied the bench on Saturday afternoon against an over-matched Citadel Bulldog team in the annual “Who the Heck is that Guy?” game in Death Valley. Clemson’s 61-3 victory was more a showcase of the younger talent than anything else as the showing reinforced that the future remains bright for the defending national champions. The Tigers now set their sights on an 8-3 Gamecock team that is 2nd in the SEC East, otherwise known as a glorified version of the FCS, before heading for a showdown against Miami in the ACC Championship game and a possible College Football Playoff birth. Enjoy the show and Go Tigers!
Time Marks: 4:03 - Around CFB: Playoff Prognostications 38:51 - Citadel Recap: The Young Stars Shine Bright 47:17 - South Carolina Preview: Getting Cocky 1:05:06 - Clemson Basketball: Charleston Classic Review
(Intro Music: Kelly Clarkson - Never Again)
The Clemson Tigers overcame some crucial mistakes and a sluggish 3rd quarter in Death Valley on Saturday night only to emerge with a 31-14 victory over rival Florida State and as ACC Atlantic Division Champions for a third year in a row. The Seminoles, though only a shell of their former selves, did not give in after the Tiger’s took a 17-0 lead into halftime, battling back to within 3 points with just under 9 minutes to go in the fourth as the Tiger faithful held their breath before Van Smith and Travis Etienne sealed the deal on Clemson’s victory. It wasn’t a perfectly executed game plan but one thing is for certain, the Clemson Tigers are 9-1 and will be playing the Miami Hurricanes for their 4th conference title in 9 years and tie FSU with 5 division titles all time. This team still has a lot to work on but it's hard to argue with the results for a team that lost their greatest player of all time and were facing what was considered to be a rebuilding year coming into the season. Another notch in Clemson’s championship belt, another shot at greatness. Enjoy our recap and Go Tigers!!!
Timemarks: 3:41 2017 ACC Atlantic Division Champs 23:00 FSU Recap: Next Man Up on D 37:22 Going Deep: Offense Skipping a Beat 55:44 Around College Football: Another One Bites the Dust 1:10:40 Sam I Am: 2017-18 Clemson Men’s Basketball Preview
As the old saying goes, "You win some, you lose some." And if you're NC State head coach Dave Doeren, you also wine some, you b!+¢h some, you moan some, you call for full investigations based on unsubstantiated claims of nefarious activity and cast accusations of conspiracy against the State. What a cute puppy dog...
The #4 Clemson Tigers rolled into Raleigh on Saturday night and showed what champions are made of as they weathered an early attack and rallied late in the 3rd quarter to fight off the Wolfpack from NC State, leaving with a 38-31 victory and another notch on their belt as they march towards a third straight ACC title and College Football Playoff birth. As much as Doeren would like you to think this was about officiating, laptops and injuries, this was actually a story of perseverance of a team that, though they did not always play at their best, never got rattled in the face of adversity. The Tigers now set theirs sights on FSU next week as they look to secure the division crown and put the Pack to sleep for good. Enjoy our NC State recap and Go Tigers!
Time Marks: 3:40 - Deshaun Watson Out for the Season 8:45 - Classless: Dave Doeren and the Wolfpack Fanbase 22:11 - Putting Down the Pack: NC State Game Recap 1:01:35 - Around College Football: Chaos and Calamity
Well, if we didn't learn it last year it's now again evident that losing a game is not the end of the world as the Clemson Tigers bounc back from their loss to Syracuse by totaling the Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech and now find themselves at #4 in the initial 2017 College Football Playoff rankings. The Tiger's defense paralyzed the Yellow Jackets' ground attack for the third year in a row and Kelly Bryant was back to his old self, making dynamic plays with both his legs and his arm while proving to be a more valuable asset to this offense that many thought he would be going into the season.
We've got a long one for you today as we catch up on recruiting news, recap the Georgia Tech game and look ahead to this week's match up against NC State, while also diving deep into the CFB playoff rankings and debating what they got right, what they got wrong, why Clemson should be pulling for the Gamecocks (gasp!)and why Cody thought Michigan was going to be a good football team. Enjoy and go Tigers!!!
2:04 - On the Recruiting Trail 20:49 - Georgia Tech Recap: The Tigers Swarm the Bees 45:03 - NC State Preview: Catching up With the Pack 1:0:3:29 - The Committee Speaks: Clemson Debuts at #4
Terrible. Terrible on offense. Terrible on defense. Terrible on special teams. Terrible coaching. Terrible play calling. Terrible night to play on. Terrible place to play. Terrible team to lose to. Terrible color orange.
Do we seem bitter?
The Clemson Tigers took one across the chin Friday night in upstate NY as the Orangemen defeated the boys in orange 27-24 in what was Clemson's most embarrassing loss in recent memory. The Tigers didn't have answer for Syracuse on either side of the ball as they were outmatched, outplayed and out-coached all night long. The good news is these were all correctable mistakes and Clemson still has every opportunity in front of them to make another CFB playoff appearance. But it's win out or get out now for the Tigers as there's no margin for error moving forward. Begin the healing process with us in our recap. Go Tigers!
1:37 - Reliving the Nightmare - The Defense Caught Daydreaming 28:00 - Offensive Woes - The Ship Goes Down with its Captain 53:41 - No-So-Special Special Teams 1:00:46 - Around College Football and Clemson's Playoff Chances
The Clemson Tigers jumped out to a quick start over the weekend leaving the Demon Deacons in their wake (pun intended) as they coasted (sorry) to a 28-14 victory in Death Valley, improving to 6-0 on the season. The Tiger's new motto, "We Three Deep," was evident as the depth chart ran deep from the onset and the Tigers were never threatened. Clemson next turns their attention to Syracuse on Friday night as they travel up to Canada while looking to stay undefeated on the season. Enjoy our Wake Forest recap ep!
2:47 - Around College Football 27:16 - Wake Forest Recap: The Depths of the Offense 52:48 - No Wake Zone: The Defense Remains Dominant 1:12:07 - Looking ahead to Week 7
Enter Sandman, exit Hokie fans. That was the story yet again as Clemson goes into another hostile environment with ESPN's College Gameday in town and leaves victorious as the Tigers tame the turkeys 31-17 at Lane Stadium. Clemson, led by a dominant defense and an offense that continues to hold serve, exits September undefeated once again, becoming the first team ever to beat three AP top 15 teams in the first month of the season. Enjoy our VT recap episode!
4:30 - Around CFB 29:49 - VT Rewind: A Journeyman Offense Claims the Lunchpail 48:17 - Defensive Dominance: Hokies Can’t Take Flight 1:00:30 - Recalibrating Expectations for the Season
Ok, yeah, we know, we pronounce "Etienne" wrong. But give us a break...the kid has only been on campus since August and played in three games. We're slow learners but if he keeps breaking off 50+ yard TD runs we'll eventually get it right.
Speaking of getting it right, the Clemson offense found it hard to do so against BC, outside of the aforementioned ETN. Keep that up against VT and it will be a long night in Blacksburg. Enjoy the show!
5:31 - Around College Football 24:06 - BC Recap: Offensive Regressions 51:20 - BC Recap: Defense Remains Dominant 1:01:05 - VT Preview
The Clemson Tigers stormed into Papa John's stadium Saturday night and placed a carry out order for a beat down of the last year's Heisman Trophy winner and the Louisville Cardinals. The Defense dominated and the Offense flourished under the bright lights and blacked-out fans as the Tigers improve to 3-0.
Time Marks: 2:38 - Louisville Recap: The Offense Takes Shape 25:40 - Clemson's Emerging Offense has them back in the Playoff Hunt 42:13 - Another Dominating Defense 49:30 - Did Clemson's Defense end Jackson's Heisman Hopes? 52:48 - Depth Emerges at LB & Secondary 1:04:38 - Louisville Wrap-up and BC Look-ahead
Clemson beats an SEC team in an SEC-type game as they hold off Auburn 14-6. It was a dominating performance by the defense and a gutty one by Kelly Bryant as the Tigers improve to 2-0.
Time Marks: 4:39 - Clemson/Auburn Recap - The Defense Dominates 22:58 - Issues on Offense 40:25 - Around CFB 48:55 - Louisville Preview 1:07:42 - Looking Ahead to Week 3
Week 1 is in the books as the Tigers get off to a hot start with a 56-3 pounding of Kent State. In this episode highlight the bright spots of that game and look ahead to this week's match up against Auburn.
Time Marks: 1:15 - Around College Football 23:54 - Clemson vs. Kent St. Recap 45:23 - Auburn Preview 1.01:48 - The Benefits of High Profile Non-Conference Opponents
The 2017 football season is here! In our season preview we take a look at this year's team, the schedule and the college football landscape leading up to our predictions for the season. Enjoy!
2:32 Clemson Debuts at #5 in AP Poll 22:37 Kelly Bryant's Team 35:45 Impact Freshmen 48:57 Cornerbacks: We Too Deep?
4:21 DW4 Shines in NFL Debut 11:20 Fall Camp Musings 39:19 Clemson, the Powerhouse, & the ACC
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0:58 - All-Out Cookout 9:20 - Fall Camp Kicks Off 18:22 - Getting Up to Speed on Offense
We caught up with Ryan Kantor of Shakin' the Southland to discuss program staying power in college football through the next decade and a half. Also touched on his list of 2017 championship contenders, and the outlook for Clemson this season.
Follow Ryan on Twitter: @ryan_kantor, and check out his posts at www.shakinthesouthland.com
Time Marks: (5:43) CFB's elite programs through 2031 (33:48) Championship droughts (40:08) 2017 Natty contenders (61:18) Clemson's outlook
The guys discuss the upcoming All In Cookout and and take an early look at the 2017 Defense for the Clemson Tigers.
4:47 - Offseason Musings: Basketball & Baseball 12:10 - Football Recruiting 22:06 - Clemson Getting Respect 32:10 - Early Look at the Schedule: Does Clemson Have a Path Back to the Playoff? 40:58 - Who Wins the QB Battle? 46:58 - How Does ScElliott Do Without DW4? 51:15 - Can Clemson Become a Football Dynasty?
Now that football season is over we turn our attention to the Clemson Men's Basketball team. Coming in with high expectations and after an 11-2 start the Tigers find themselves in a six game skid and are running out of time to earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament.
In this episode we check in with Ryan Kantor for a look at the current state of the program, and Ben and Cody dive deeper into the defensive woes that are plaguing this team.
We reflect on the 2016 season and Clemson's journey to the national championship.
Time marks: 6:05 - Wrapping up the 2016 Season: National Review 11:07 - Storylines of the year 34:35 - Reliving the journey game by game
In this Championship edition of the Pawcast, Ben and Cody recount memories from the title game and the night that brought grown men in orange to tears. Stay tuned for future episodes where we size up recruiting and welcome back Alabama fan "Dozer" to eat crow on his Championship prediction.
Intro Compilation Song Credits: "Overture" by Bad Religion, from the album The Empire Strikes First "We Too Deep" (Football Anthem) by Yoda
We recap Clemson's 31-0 blowout of Ohio State in the Fiesta Bow!
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1:37 Clemson puts the “O” in Ohio State 13:46 Clemson’s D Hands Meyer his First Shutout 26:00 Clemson’s Offense Up to the Test 42:52 The ACC’s Bowl Dominance 50:52 Recruiting News: McKinney Picks Bama, Richardson De-commits 54:23 Clemson Basketball Rolls on Into ACC Play
Clemson takes on Ohio State in the CFP semi-finals in Glendale. We preview the matchup and keys to a Tigers victory.
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Time marks: 1:14 Bowl Games we'll be watching 8:57 Fiesta Bowl preview 17:55 Defending the Buckeyes' offense 34:06 Is Clemson's offense up to the test? 57:36 Peach Bowl musings 1:06.56 Clemson Basketball on a Roll
Four teams, one common goal: a college football national championship.
We invited graduates from each of the CFP qualifying schools to discuss the state of the program, keys to a victory (or loss), and more.
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The Pawcast breaks down Clemson's 42-35 win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game and looks ahead to the College Football Playoff.
1:00 - 56-7: The new 63-17 15:44 - Total Domination 28:52 - Senior Tribute 32:38 - Watson's Heisman Chances 39:49 - ACCCG Preview 58:39 - Around CFB: Conference Championship Games & Playoff Picture
Recap of Clemson's 37-34 win over FSU.
00:42 Initial Reactions 9:30 Jimbo flies off the handle 17:22 Clemson Offense: adjusting to the adjustments 37:30 Clemson Defense: big plays, living in the Noles’ backfield 51:50 Final Thoughts 56:00 Around CFB / playoff pecking order
We previewed the Tigers' road matchup vs. Florida State.
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1:03 — Season check-in 9:45 — CFB scores & playoff impact 22:29 — Grading FSU’s season to-date 30:08 — Can FSU get its offense going? 43:49 — How could FSU’s defense limit Clemson? 56:15 — Game summary / final thoughts 61:04 — Justin Foster commitment; XII debacle
With a visit from Lady Luck, Clemson improved to 7-0 vs. a feisty NC State Wolfpack team.
Tune in as we break down the team's effort and what we learned from the final game before the Open Week and Florida State.
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In a dominant road performance, Clemson advanced to 6-0 vs. the Boston College Eagles.
Cody and Nick recapped the action and examined burning topics facing the Tigers at the season's mid-point. They also discussed the ever-changing national picture and who's most likely to advance to the Playoff.
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Clemson vanquished the juggernaut Louisville Cardinals, improving to 5-0 and taking a stranglehold on the ACC Atlantic race.
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We're back to make sense of what happened on Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
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Time marks: 2:50 - Initial Thoughts 9:12 - Breaking Down the Offense 26:40- Breaking down the Defense 42:25 - Looking ahead to Troy 46:12 - Around CFB
In part 2 of our Season Preview, we looked at Clemson's path to the playoff, including marquis regular season matchups, the Coastal opposition, and which national programs we expect to vye for a CFP berth.
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We're back to round up camp notes, recruiting news, discuss the Football Operations facility, and lay the groundwork for our two-part season preview, coming soon!
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Time Marks: 5:33 - DW4 breaks his silence 10:51 - Football Operations Complex: best is the standard (unless you're a design nerd) 17:00 - AJ Terrell's commitment 28:16 - Impact of Austin Bryant's foot injury 41:00 - Redshirt rundown
We're back to discuss fall camp happenings (team scrimmage, secondary, backup QB pecking order), news out of Tallahassee, and why the weaknesses of 2015's team are unlikely to carry over to this year's squad.
Time Marks: 1:06 - Venables stealing signs. Who snitchin'? 4:53 - FSU check-in: Maguire injury, Dalvin for Heisman? 13:42 - Fall Camp Notes: CB & Safety depth chart, backup QBs 32:50 - Will the few 2015 team weak spots translate to 2016?
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Our first show since the Tigers started Fall Camp, we zeroed in on which freshmen could crack the two-deep, and/or have a lasting impact on this year's squad.
Other topics include recruiting updates, national player projections, and weigh-in day.
1:16 - Recruiting / Jordan Williams DE signing 8:40 - Top 100 Player Projections 20:43 - Fall Camp notes: weigh-ins, under-the-radar impact guys 41:11 - Forecasting the 2016 Freshman Class
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We break down Clemson's standing among the CFB elites in recent seasons, and the Tigers' likelihood of a continued upward trajectory.
Also, implications of the ACC/ESPN Network media rights deal.
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3:15 - thoughts six months on from the National Championship game 8:55 - pros / cons of the ACC's media deal with ESPN 24:35 - State of the Program: where Clemson football ranks among the CFB elite 57:33 - Clemson's new recruiting strategy, parting basketball thoughts
You asked, we answered.
Topics ranged from Tee Higgins to Vegas odds, and ideal natty match-ups to in-state recruiting.
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We go in on the John Swofford era, and assess whether proposed changes (media rights, 9-game schedule, maintaining divisions) are in Clemson's best interests.
Also, recruiting news and a moment of Cleveland fan reflection from Tully.
We discuss Clemson's breakthrough season, and despite a disappointing ending, how the future is bright.
Also covered: the state of Clemson athletics (is this the greatest era?), Jaron Blossomgame's return, and Dabo's stance on satellite camps.
The guys break down CFB media outlets' May top 25 rankings, and where they see Clemson fitting into the national pecking order
NFL teams selected 9 Clemson Tigers in this year's draft. The boys break down each pick and discussed the plight of Clemson Baseball.
Cursory thoughts on Saturday's Orange & White Spring game between Clemson and Clemson.
Commentary ranged from standout performances, to depth chart analysis, a sobering look at the secondary, and more.
We also touch on the baseball team's mid-season progress, and the start of MLB.
We look back on the 2015 campaign, and try to put the season into perspective as long-time Clemson fans. With myriad departures to the NFL and some returns, we also discuss the prospects of a return visit to the Natty.
We wrapped with a basketball update after a strong run through the start of ACC play (despite a loss at UVA).
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We mustered all the energy we could to share day-after thoughts on Clemson's disappointing loss to Alabama in the title game. Although this one stings, we send our deep appreciation to the team and coaches for an incredible season.
Our National Championship prediction podcast, in which we break down the matchup between the #2 Alabama Crimson Tide and #1 Clemson Tigers.
SB Nation's Bill Connelly (@SBN_BillC), godfather of the S&P+ advanced statistical rating system, came on the Pawcast to discuss the National Championship game.
Dexter McCleon, Super Bowl champion and two-sport Clemson legend, joined us to chat about the National Championship game, his career at Clemson, and following the team as a former Tiger.
Clemson downed Oklahoma, 37-17, en route to a National Championship game berth. We broke down the game's action, and discussed some recruiting news and more
Our Orange Bowl preview podcast, featuring analysis and predictions for the New Years Eve matchup between No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Oklahoma
Chris Plank, who wears many hats for the Oklahoma Sooners (podcast host, sideline reporter, radio personality, etc.), joined the Pawcast to discuss the pending Orange Bowl matchup.
This episode features an interview with Shakin' the Southland's recruiting master, Quacking Tiger. Focus was heavy on recruiting, with an inevitable look ahead to the Orange Bowl matchup vs. Oklahoma.
In this installment of the Pawcast, we covered recruiting news, recapped Clemson's historic 13-0 season and interviewed Shakin' the Southland's own Ryan Kantor.
SB Nation senior reporter and Podcast Ain't Played Nobody co-host Steven Godfrey (@38Godfrey) joins us to discuss the college football playoff, Clemson's matchup with Oklahoma, the ACC's prospects moving forward, the Will Muschamp hire, and more.
Clemson coaches/players are poised to bring home some prestigious awards this week, none bigger than Deshaun Watson's Heisman hopes. We break down their chances, discussed coaching hires around college football, and covered some recruiting news.
Clemson secured its 13th win of 2015 and 2nd ACC crown under Dabo Swinney, defeating North Carolina 45-37. We broke down keys to the victory, and tried to put this season in perspective as Clemson fans.
It's Tigers vs. Tar Heels for all the ACC marbles. Can Deshaun Watson and Clemson's offensive firepower outgun a potent UNC attack? Can the Clemson defense show up in another big spot, or will the grind of a long season finally catch up with them against a stout offense?
We discuss these points and more in our ACC Championship Game preview show
Clemson downed the hated Gamecocks 37-32 in a less-than-perfect game for the Tigers. Ugly wins count just as much as blowouts, and we've amassed enough to finish the regular season undefeated.
In our recap show, we break down the rivalry game, discussed action elsewhere in CFB, and visited the state of the basketball and soccer programs.
In our 2nd installment of South Carolina preview shows, we recap the Wake game, round up the weekend's action, preview the South Carolina matchup, discuss the rivalry, and touch on Mens' Basketball in the early going.
In part 1 of our rivalry week shows, we welcomed Chili back on the Pawcast. A meandering discussion of the Wake game, this season's place in Clemson history, upcoming coaching vacancies, the South Carolina game (and state of the Gamecock program)and predictions for the playoff top 4.
Clemson hosts Wake for Military Appreciation / Senior Day at Death Valley, as the Tigers put their undefeated record on the line. We preview the matchup, discuss the latest CFP rankings, and check in on the nascent Men's Basketball season
Clemson escaped upstate New York with a 10-point win over Syracuse. We discuss the game's action and the CFB scoreboard from a wild weekend.
Jam-packed episode with CFP ranking thoughts, the Syracuse preview, and a look ahead at the Men's Basketball 2015-16 season.
Breaking down Clemson's 23-13 victory over the Seminoles, and where the team needs to improve to compete for a National Championship run.
Newly minted as the #1 team in the country, Clemson hosts ACC rival and perennial foe Florida State. Despite injuries and depth concerns mounting on the Seminoles roster, you can never count out a team that recruits and develops like Jimbo Fisher and his staff. We examine what it'll take for Clemson to improve to 9-0.
Clemson won 56-41 in Raleigh, improving to 8-0 in advance of the de facto Atlantic Division championship with FSU. We break down Saturday's action, and discuss areas of improvement if this team is to contend for an ACC title and more.
Will Clemson continue its stellar run in Raleigh? Has DW4 earned Heisman consideration? Which southern eatery trumps all others, according to your hosts?
Clemson walloped the Hurricanes in historic fashion, 58-0. We reviewed how it went down, this game's implications on the program, and calibrate our season amidst developments elsewhere.
Clemson travels to Sun Life Stadium to play the 4-2 Hurricanes. Can the Tigers' Equipment team handle the bringing of guts/energy? Bonus interview with State of the U's Jerry Steinberg.
Welcoming Chili, Clemson blogging legend(Danny Ford Is God & Block-C) for another Pawcast interview. We discuss Sakerlina fan's irrational swagger, watching Clemson from Asia, college football's top teams, Dabo rants, and the Miami game.
Clemson put up impressive yardage on BC's top-ranked Defense, as the Tigers cruised to a 34-17 win. It wasn't all cupcakes and sunshine, though, and we break down the areas the Tigers must improve to contend for an ACC title and Playoff berth.
Ben and Cody address the Spurrier resignation, and preview the upcoming contest with Boston College. Nick interviews a BC alum and former Eagles student broadcaster
Clemson dispatched with Georgia Tech in convincing fashion, in a total team victory. What does this mean for the remainder of our schedule, and our CFP hopes?
We look ahead to the home tilt vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Will Clemson's passing offense awaken from its season-long malaise? Will Tech's Jekyll and Hyde offensive firepower continue to struggle? Will Paul Johnson crack a smile?
We interview Shakin' the Southland's Quacking Tiger on the Notre Dame win, the 2015 season outlook, and the 2016/17 recruiting classes (exclusive tidbit alert!)
Clemson emerged victorious vs. the Fighting Irish, amidst the rainiest home game in recent memory. We break down the highlights, evaluate Clemson's season outlook, and put this game into perspective within the football program's history.
Clemson hosts ESPN College Gameday, Sportscenter, and Notre Dame at Death Valley this weekend. Are the Tigers ready for a depleted, but well-coached Fighting Irish team?
With the quarter mark of the football season upon us, we break down Clemson's 3-0 start and prospects for the remainder of its games. We also review an action-packed Week 3 slate, and look ahead to meaningful Week 4 match-ups as the Tigers enjoy an open date.
Reactions to Clemson's slim primetime victory over Louisville. Heaping praise on the defense, examining Deshaun Watson and the offense, and trying to ignore special teams. 3-0, baby!
Checking in on Clemson's first ACC matchup of the season, as the Tigers head to Louisville for a Thursday night showdown.
Taking a closer look at the dismantling of App State, and the team's season outlook after the 2-week FCS/Sun Belt appetizer course, plus notable outcomes around the league and CFB landscape.
A look ahead at Clemson's week 2 opponent: the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Reviewing the fate of Tigers after NFL roster cuts, and previewing key week 2 match-ups around the country.
Answering key questions from the Tigers' 49-10 victory in week 1: What went well? What needs improvement? Which WRs will step up, in light of Mike Williams's neck injury? Will the Gamecocks win another game?
Breaking down Clemson's week 1 opponent: the Wofford Terriers, and their triple option, cut-blocking offense. Will this one stay competitive into the 4th quarter like 2011?
A high-level preview of the 2015 football team. Reviewing 2014 and this offseason, position group need-to-knows, a schedule breakdown, and season predictions.
The boys share a defensive secondary & linebackers preview, Fall Practice notes, weekly headlines.
In which our hosts discuss Father's Day, the US Open, and recruiting before diving in on Clemson baseball's new head coach, Monte Lee, and dissecting a one-loss ACC Champ's shot at a playoff spot.
In which our hosts discuss reactions to the Spring game. Offensive playmaker depth, optimism for the O-line and TE corps, QB pecking order, defensive weak spots, and how the Tigers can go from good in April to great come August
In which our hosts discuss the upcoming Orange & White Spring game: position needs, depth chart pecking order, and players to watch.
In which our hosts discuss @nick's background as a yankee Clemson alumnus, notes from Spring practice and the recruiting trail, the struggles of Jack Leggett and the baseball team, and passing thoughts on the Final Four
In which our hosts, @cody & @graham discuss the football program's national standing, the most important defensive player in 2015, the merits of all-time greats C.J. Spiller and Tajh Boyd, and passing thoughts on the NCAA Men's basketball tourney.
In which our hosts @ben & @nick kick off the Pawcast, and discuss the ACC's performance in the NCAA Tournament through the round of 32.