Clemson Pawcast

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 t

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 Clems

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 stando

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

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 th

Roundball Chatter: Zion, Grantham & 2018 Football Outlook by Clemson Pawcast

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!!!

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

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!

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 th

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 - Defeather