Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny is back in drive time breaking down a jam-packed day across college sports, with the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 tipping off and major coaching news shaking things up.From a loaded field of veteran coaches like Rick Pitino and Kelvin Sampson to the stunning move of Will Wade leaving NC State after just one season to return to LSU, Swanny dives into what it all means for the sport.Plus, thoughts on Clemson baseball’s struggles, the impact of momentum swings, and why this stretch matters more than it might seem. It’s tournament time, coaching chaos, and plenty to unpack across the college landscape.

After battling through technical issues, Lawton Swann is back in drive time and holding things together the only way he knows how—grit, honesty, and a little duct tape.In this episode, Swanny reconnects with William Qualkenbush to break down a tough stretch for Clemson athletics, including baseball’s struggles, the controversial ending to the women’s season, and concerns around the Tigers’ current form. The conversation dives into effort, execution, and what it will take to turn things around.Plus, thoughts on Clemson baseball’s identity issues, the importance of fundamentals, and why this stretch feels bigger than just a few losses. It’s a real, unfiltered show about weathering adversity—on the field and behind the mic.

wanny battles through technical issues to deliver a loaded show packed with Clemson insight. From a tough stretch across baseball, men’s and women’s basketball to questions surrounding program consistency, nothing is off the table.Plus, a breakdown of Clemson baseball’s recent struggles, concerns around Aidan Knaak, and what needs to change moving forward. William Qualkenbush joins the show to dive deeper into the Tigers’ recent results, while Swanny also shares thoughts on the evolving landscape of college sports, coaching stability, and why Clemson basketball still hits differently.

Clemson's women get hosed in the NCAA Tournament as a late call costs them a trip to the second round. Plus, the Clemson men fall to Iowa and the Tigers baseball team gets swept at Notre Dame.

Swanny breaks down the opening drama of the NCAA Tournament as the First Four wraps up and the field of 64 finally takes shape. From Texas surviving NC State to Howard advancing, it’s all about what we learned—and what it means moving forward.Plus, a deep dive into potential upset picks, Clemson’s matchup with Iowa, and why injuries and mindset could swing everything in March.Swanny also explores bold ideas to fix college basketball’s transfer chaos and NIL era, while reflecting on how the sport—and technology—has changed over time.

Swanny dives headfirst into NCAA Tournament talk as the madness officially begins, breaking down Clemson’s matchup with Iowa and what history says about the Tigers’ chances if they advance. From the reality of 8 vs. 1 upsets to why Clemson fans may need to temper expectations, it’s a data-driven look at the road ahead.Plus, insight on Brad Brownell’s team entering March, a look around the bracket, and reaction to major headlines across college basketball—including roster drama impacting the field.

Swanny breaks down Clemson basketball’s NCAA Tournament draw after the Tigers’ ACC Tournament run comes to an end, including a closer look at the first-round matchup with Iowa and the potential challenge waiting beyond it.He also recaps Clemson baseball salvaging the finale against Georgia Tech after a rough start to the weekend, while setting the stage for what comes next on the diamond.Plus, more from around college hoops, postseason reaction, and William Qualkinbush joins in hour two.

Clemson earns another shot at the Duke Blue Devils after topping North Carolina in ACC Tournament play for just the second time ever.

Clemson opens play in Charlotte against Wake Forest as conference tournament week heats up across college basketball.

The ACC Tournament tips off in Charlotte as Clemson prepares for a late-night opener, while the madness of March begins to take shape across college basketball.

Clemson basketball survives Georgia Tech on Senior Day to lock up the No. 5 seed in the ACC Tournament, while the Tigers’ baseball team keeps rolling ahead of a massive series with the Yellow Jackets. 

Clemson women’s basketball punches its ticket forward in the ACC Tournament with a gritty comeback win over Virginia, and Swanny breaks down Mia Moore’s big night and what it means for the Tigers’ NCAA hopes. Plus, Tim Bourret joins the show to talk Clemson hoops, Lou Holtz’s legacy, and Rich Bisaccia’s return to Tigertown as spring football rolls on.

R.J. Godfrey delivers a career night, but Clemson comes up just short at North Carolina, putting the Tigers’ double-bye hopes on life support while baseball gets set for a neutral-site clash with Michigan State.

Clemson hoops heads to Chapel Hill with a double-bye on the line in the ACC Tournament, Chad Morris begins shaping the Tigers’ offense in spring practice, and the numbers behind South Carolina’s struggles across men’s sports are almost hard to believe. Plus, what Clemson must do tonight to finally flip the script at North Carolina.

Clemson owned the weekend — two-of-three over South Carolina, sparked by Michael Sharman’s razor-sharp masterpiece (a complete-game clinic that barely lasted longer than a movie trailer), then hoops finally looked like itself again in an 80-75 win that was never as tight as the score. Now it’s on to Chapel Hill with the double-bye in play, plus a quick look at the ACC women’s bracket… and a wild “pampas grass” story you won’t see coming.

ESPN’s got this rivalry weekend and Clemson hoops feeling like a subscription trap — and Tiger fans don’t have time for the fine print. Clemson-Carolina baseball is here, Louisville’s in town with the Tigers sliding, and I’m telling you right now: don’t let the committee decide it — take it.

Rivalry weekend is here — Clemson and South Carolina open the Palmetto State showdown at Founders Park, plus Dabo kicks off spring ball, and the NCAA finally starts talking “significant penalties” for tampering.

Team USA hockey delivers Olympic gold, Jacob Bridgeman wins his first PGA Tour title, and Clemson hoops hits a critical stretch with Louisville and UNC looming. Plus, spring football gets underway and baseball rivalry weekend is next up on the calendar.

One fix breaks another for Clemson hoops in a brutal four-game slide — but the diamond is humming with South Carolina on deck.

Wake rains threes, Clemson digs a hole, and Swanny says the margin for error is gone in the ACC race.