Reign Supreme Alway: Sports in Clemson

Hey, Clemson Family -- D.J. Uiagalelei and the Tigers offense, unlikely as it might have once seemed, had to carry a hurting defense to victory over Wake Forest on Saturday in a 51-45 double-overtime thriller. After Clemson jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, why did it end up being so close, though? Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman analyze what went wrong for the Tigers defense and why the...

Hey, Clemson Family — it’s time for the Tigers to face up to a stronger  opponent in Wake Forest, on the road no less, taking on the defending  ACC Atlantic Division champion after three games to start the year  against lesser competition. What issues need to be resolved on defense?  How can the offense step up its production to meet a tougher challenge?  Guest Chapel Fowl...

Hey Clemson Family, now that Tigers football is about to hit the tough part of its 2022 schedule, it’s time to recap not just Clemson’s 48-20 win over Louisiana Tech but the first three games as a whole – starting with the surprising issues that the Tiger D is seeing so far. Did they address one problem but simply open up another? College offenses are designed to force an opening somewhere. With t...

During Episode 24, our hearts go out to the Bresee family and condolences on the passing of Ella to all who knew her. With the Tigers playing Saturday, clearly the team will face a mix of emotions as they take the field against Louisiana Tech. Bill and Daniel are fortunate to be joined by guest Jon Blau of the Charleston Post and Courier to talk about all aspects of the week including the mental s...

Hey Clemson Family, the second week of the Tigers football season showed some new successes on offense, but some surprisingly persistent troubles also were visible for the vaunted Clemson defense this year – and it remains to be seen whether those issues will be a trend or an early glitch. The Tigers have maintained a bend-but-don’t-break mentality on D and kept opponents at an average of 11 point...

Hey, Clemson Family, let’s dive into what we’re seeing about playcalling under new Tigers offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter, there are certainly ways that Dabo Swinney’s “Clemson offense” can evolve and we got our first look at some differences as well as some long-standing similarities during Streeter’s first game at the helm. We also got some breaking news Thursday about Swinney’s new contr...

Hey, Clemson Family, it's time to take a look at D.J. Uiagalelei, Cade Klubnik and the rest of the Tigers' performance in their convincing 41-10 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -- and in particular how the quarterbacks are bringing thoughts of some fairly recent Clemson football history, although probably NOT what you're thinking of when that phrase comes to mind. Head coach Dabo Swinney...

Hey Clemson Family, it’s almost time to kick off the Clemson football season for 2022 and we’ve got some analysis of recent comments from offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter heading into the opener in Atlanta against Georgia Tech. We’ll also talk about what D.J. Uiagalelei is saying, leading up to his first snap. Plus we’ve got a special guest in Roy Philpott of ESPN, who brings a unique perspe...

Hey Clemson Family, we’re talking about Clemson’s place in the ACC for 2022 and we’re joined by one of the top reporters on the ACC beat in David Hale of ESPN and ACC Network. We talk about the factors that will determine whether last season’s disappointment was just a bump in the road or whether it could be repeated, along with some reasons the Tigers might be lightly challenged in the first half...

Hey Clemson Family, our latest guest from the beat reporters covering the Tigers is Matt Connolly of ClemsonSports.com. He's joining Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman to discuss the latest on some breakout players that casual fans will get to know better during the upcoming season on offense and defense. Plus he'll talk about his observations of quarterbacks D.J. Uiagalelei and Cade Klubnik, which...

Hey, Clemson Family, it’s time to hear a couple of quick items from new Tigers offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter, we’ll break down our reaction to a couple of recent quotes from the man making the decisions on how to move the ball better this year – he’s talking about offensive tackle Blake Miller moving into the starting lineup and the fact that Cade Klubnik will definitely play this year in...

Hey Clemson Family, Dabo Swinney recently talked about his quarterback and we'll analyze what the outlook could mean for the Tigers offense in this episode -- plus we've got a very special guest to talk not only football but his former sport! Clemson great Sharone Wright, we'll call him The Big Man, joins us for a close look at the current Tigers men's basketball team, which just came off a three-...

Hey, Clemson Family, the news is in on Xavier Thomas’ injury with a timetable for his return from defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin and we’ve got analysis on how it fits into the Tigers’ schedule this season as well as how the depth chart takes shape during his absence from the field. We’ve also got info on the 20th commit for Clemson’s recruiting class of 2023, that’s wide receiver Ronan Hanafin...

Hey Clemson Family, some unfortunate news to update in this one as multiple people are saying star defensive end Xavier Thomas left a scrimmage Saturday on a cart taking him out of Death Valley, we've got the early word on his injury and some other updates on how other Tigers are hurt or recovering. We also take a look at the Clemson vs. South Carolina game this year, always the most intense rivar...

Fall Camp has begun for Tigers football, and Clemson Family that means we've got a look at the early storylines to keep an eye on. Also in this episode, the latest defensive back to commit to Clemson is yet another prized recruit from the state of Georgia. Plus we'll preview what could be the toughest conference game on the Tigers' schedule in 2022, that's Miami as the Hurricanes return with quart...

Clemson Family, thanks for finding us again! Today we preview this year's road game at Notre Dame, which promises to be another high-stakes showdown for two playoff contenders late in the season as the Tigers look for redemption in the shadow of Touchdown Jesus. We'll also talk about one player who won't be taking the field for Clemson this year, unfortunately, as safety Lannden Zanders retired th...

Clemson’s quarterbacks are the focus for Tigers insiders and national outsiders alike this year as football season approaches – the battle of returning starting Clemson QB D.J. Uiagalelei vs. Cade Klubnik, the incoming freshman, has nearly everyone captivated. We’ll discuss the reasons an improved passing game doesn’t rely solely on whether Uiagalelei or Klubnik plays, as well as the similarities...

Hey Clemson Family, it's time to dig into the high expectations for the Tigers running back corps this season as well as preview the somehow always treacherous Syracuse game this year. Bill Zimmerman and Daniel Shirley will also get into the ACC beat reporters’ preseason polls that have Clemson coming out on top decisively and the six Clemson players those pollsters chose for the All-ACC preaseaso...

Hey, Clemson Family - with ACC media days behind us, it's time to float some predictions for the final year of the Atlantic and Coastal divisions, and it should not be shocking that Clemson is once again among the favorites to win the conference (but how high can the Tigers go after a down season saw them miss the ACC title game in 2021?) with some solid challengers on the schedule. Bill Zimmerman...

Hey, Clemson Family, welcome to Episode 8 of the Reign Supreme Alway podcast, keeping you up to speed on Clemson football and other top sports in Tigertown! We're available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Google and a handful of other top podcast apps and you can find our homepage at ClemsonKickoff.com. We're also on Twitter, @ClemsonKickoff, and on Facebook just search Reign Supreme Alway. To...

Hey, Clemson Family, it's time to ask the question: Can the Clemson Tigers reclaim the status of college football's Wide Receiver U.? There's plenty of talent in the Tigers WR corps, but experience in the wake of several injuries poses a question mark for the long-heralded unit on offense. We open this show with a quick look at the impact that the Major League Baseball draft has had on Clemson bas...

Hey, Clemson Family, we're glad you found us -- we'll talk about the Tigers' top cornerbacks in 2022 with two new starters needed, plus we'll preview the Wake Forest game slated for Week 4 on the schedule this season. We'll also discuss why D.J. Uiagalelei, K.J. Henry and Jordan McFadden were the team's choices for the upcoming ACC Media Days -- and we'll mention some Clemson Baseball commits and...

Hey, Clemson Family -- join Daniel Shirley and Bill Zimmerman as they  preview the safeties group on the Clemson defense in 2022, with Andrew  Mukuba leading the way. Also: The impact of Peter Woods' commitment, a  look at what to expect during this year's Louisiana Tech game and a  quick glimpse at conference realignment.  Come enjoy Clemson football  analysis from t...

Clemson Family, the linebackers for the Tigers in 2022 should be able to keep pace with the exceptional defensive line in front of them! We'll also look at a couple of priority recruiting targets for the Class of '23, plus some freshmen who you'll want to keep an eye out for against Furman. And we'll check in on how three key Clemson products have been faring in Major League Baseball. We're glad y...

Hey, Clemson Family -- we've got more to discuss about Clemson football's vaunted defensive line, as this time the prowess of the Tigers' defensive ends including Myles Murphy, Xavier Thomas and KJ Henry finds the spotlight. We'll also discuss the importance of offensive line commit Zechariah Owens and what he brings to the future of the program. It's also time to begin previewing 2022 opponents,...