Clemson Pawcast

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. Enjoy the show!

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!!!

You know what's better than beating Notre Dame? Beating Alabama. Go Tigers!!! #onemore

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. Enjoy!

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!

12-0: South Carolina Recap by Clemson Pawcast

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. Enjoy the show!