Reign Supreme Alway: Sports in Clemson

All right, college sports fans -- in this video, we have some tremendous in-depth analysis for you about the Clemson safeties room in 2025, with Khalil Barnes’ playmaking abilities remaining a constant. Kylon Griffin, Ricardo Jones and Ronan Hanafin are among the top candidates to join the rotation alongside him. And when they think "best is the standard," Brian Dawkins and Terry Kinard will be th...

Can Clemson's Sammy Brown or Wade Woodaz measure up to some of the Tigers' best ever and use 2025 to join the list of all-time great linebackers to suit up with the paw? We'll find out by November. For now, the rich tradition of standout LBs is topped by names including Jeff Davis, Levon Kirkland, Isaiah Simmons and more. See who else we've got in this look at Clemson's history...

Clemson’s rich tradition of excellent talent at defensive end has nine names that stand out in recent decades, starting with national championship team member Jeff Bryant and running up to recent first-round NFL draft pick Myles Murphy. And those guys aren’t even among the top names on the list! Be sure to check out our two tiers of Tigers greats and chime in to tell us about anyone we’ve overlook...

From as recent as Bryan Bresee to as far back as Jim Stuckey, Clemson’s list of standout defensive tackles is deep. We’ll look at current NFL standout Dexter Lawrence and his old Tigers teammate Christian Wilkins, 2025 Clemson ring of honor inductee Michael Dean Perry and many more of the best ever to line up in the trenches in Death Valley. Be sure to tell us who we forgot, just drop those namse...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Another busy week for the Tigers across several programs. Wide receiver Gordon Sellars headlines the latest news, committing to Clemson football for the 2026 signing class. More recently, Clemson baseball knocked off Georgia as starting pitcher Talan Bell led the way and saves record holder Lucas Mahlstedt slammed the door on the Dawgs, this on the heels of another ACC serie...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Cade Klubnik finds himself on much stronger footing coming out of spring practice, we'll talk about how that changes the outlook for the Tigers. And at the same time, the defense is thriving on a new energy source in defensive coordinator Tom Allen. Plus: Men's basketball welcomes a new transfer in Jake Wahlin, right on the heels of Butta Johnson choosing Clemson. An...

Hey, Clemson Family -- The men's basketball team put together a great season that ended with a thud in the NCAA Tournament, an all-too-familiar scenario of failing to reach the second round. Ian Schieffelin played with pain, Chase Hunter played without his brother's accompaniment and the Tigers were sent packing by McNeese after just one game. We recap where things looked good, where they went wro...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Brad Brownell's men's basketball team will take the court for the NCAA Tournament at 3:15 p.m. Thursday as a No. 5 seed in the Midwest Regional facing No. 12 seed McNeese St. That means a matchup against a former member of the program in Will Wade, who's been rumored to return to the ACC and interview for a head-coach opening. Clemson's oming off a disappointing performance...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Brad Brownell has Ian Schefflein, Viktor Lahkin and of course Chase Hunter ready for the postseason, starting with today's quarterfinal in the ACC Tournament. Can Clemson get back to the Elite Eight again, perhaps the Final Four, and maintain momentum out of last season's impressive March Madness run? We've got thoughts to share on that, be sure to drop yours in the thread o...

Hey, Clemson Family -- The Tigers made some new "Friends" on the recruiting trail, picking up 7 commits in 5 days' time around the 2025 Elite Retreat -- jump in here with your comments as we discuss the offensive linemen, wide receivers and defensive backs who are ready to put on the paw. Adam Guthrie, Naeem Burroughs, Connor Salmin, Grant Wise, Chance Barclay, Marcell Gipson and Kad...

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers make their seventh College Football Playoff appearance this year thanks to a dramati 34-31 win over SMU in the ACC Championship, and we've got the details on how Clemson made it happen: Nolan Hauser's field goal, Adam Randall's kick return, Cade Klubnik's big connection with fellow Texan Bryant Wesco, and more. Plus a quick look at first-round opponent Texas, as t...

Hey, Clemson Family -- As Peter Woods spends time on the outside of the Tigers' defensive line as a sophomore, how will that affect the defensive tackles? There's plenty of talent to maintain a strong, aggressive presence in the middle of the field, we'll break it all down. Plus: A quick look at 10 things to know about Virginia Tech in 2024 as the Hokies have a spot late on the Tigers&...

Hey, Clemson Family -- There's hope once again to see the tight ends contribute a big spark to the Tigers offense, and with Jake Briningstool leading the way there's reason to believe that the production can blossom in offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's second season. Plus Josh Sapp, Olsen Patt Henry, Markus Dixon and Christian Bentancur bring the skill sets that create even more op...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Chalk up another commit for the Tigers as Logan Anderson becomes the first linebacker to pledge for the class of 2025, we'll take a look at how he can fit in with Wes Goodwin's group. Plus: Our dual 10 for '24 series continue, with the position group for this episode being Mike Reed's cornerbacks, and the opponent being Tony Elliott's Virginia Cavaliers....

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers' recruiting efforts for the 2025 football signing class got a big step up from DE Bryce Davis of Greensboro, NC, as he chose Clemson this weekend over Georgia, Duke and others. Find out where he fits into the future plans for assistants Chris Rumph, Nick Eason and Wes Goodwin. Plus: We take a look at what to expect from Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik, Phil Mafah,...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Tigers running backs coach CJ Spiller has been in Phil Mafah's shoes in more ways than one, and looks to guide him as a leader for Clemson's offense this season. We'll talk about the battle for a No. 2 back to emerge among Keith Adams Jr., Jay Haynes, David Eziomume and Jarvis Green. Plus: 10 things to know about Wake Forest as the former ACC division rivals meet...

Hey, Clemson Family -- The Clemson vs. Florida State rivalry factors heavily into the ACC title picture nearly every season, and we expect 2024 to be no different. Find out the key things we see this offseason as worth watching when DJ Uiagalelei lines up at quarterback for the Seminoles to take on his former coach Dabo Swinney of the Tigers. Plus: Clemson's defensive ends room loses most of i...

Hey, Clemson Family -- the Tigers wide receiver room hasn't drawn the accolades that it has in the recent past, but Tyler Brown and Antonio Williams bring a distinct sense of energy and upside to assistant coach Tyler Grisham's room -- not to mention freshmen sensations Bryant Wesco and TJ Moore -- as Adam Randall, Troy Stellato and Cole Turner figure to contribute well. Plus: A look at th...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Cade Klubnik and Garrett Riley have some work to do on the Clemson passing game before the 2024 season begins. Our 10 for '24 position-rankings series continues with a look at where the quarterback room stands entering the preseason, why Klubnik is the unquestioned starter even though Trent Pearman shined in the spring game, what Riley has to prove as a high-profile hire...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Time to preview the Clemson vs. N.C. State football game for 2024, as the Wolfpack have rebuilt their roster with a lot of players from the transfer portal at multiple positions, blending those question marks with some very solid returning talent at key positions. Plus: Tigers baseball coach Erik Bakich returns to the midwest to bring in three big hitters for the 2025 lineup...

Hey, Clemson Family -- Clemson's future path to either the SEC or the Big Ten has a key factor that few people are discussing, hear Bill explain what it is and why it's so important to the Tigers' financial future moving ahead. Plus: A look at Clemson's special-teams units heading into 2024, with Will Shipley and Jonathan Weitz departed. We're glad you found us!

Hey, Clemson Family -- It's well known that Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is … eh, reluctant (?) to use the transfer portal, but in this podcast we each mention one position where we'd have taken a transfer for the 2024 football season and why. Be sure to add your comment! Plus: A preview of the Clemson vs. Appalachian State game, in which the contender for a Sun Belt championship will come into Death...

Hey Clemson Family, it’s time to reset the Clemson recruiting commit list for the 2025 class with the recent addition of Rowan Byrne on the offensive line. Matt Luke keeps looking to add talent to the Tigers’ O-line, and we offer our takes on how important it is for Dabo Swinney and Clemson. Plus: We preview the 2024 offensive line that the Tigers will put on the field, led by Tristan Leigh, Walke...

Get in at the start of our season previews, beginning with Clemson vs. Georgia, as we outline 10 factors you need to know about the Bulldogs. Coach Kirby Smart loses a lot of familiar names but has talent waiting in the wings (or is it the dog house?) from recent recruiting classes and a familiar name from the transfer portal in Trevor Etienne. Plus QB Carson Beck is back. Plus: We'll recap th...

Hey, Clemson Family -- before the bye week, the Tigers struggled to a 17-12 win over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, in which the defense settled in to dominate despite some early trouble while the offense sputtered much of the day. What's ahead for Cade Klubnik, the offensive line, the receivers and running backs Will Shipley and Phil Mafah? A lot depends on what offensive coordinator Garrett...