Jon Blau
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Let me re-introduce you to former Clemson safety Denzel Johnson, now a falconer, and his red-tailed hawk Draven.
They hunt in the woods, just a few miles away from Memorial Stadium. Full story here: www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
They hunt in the woods, just a few miles away from Memorial Stadium. Full story here: www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Let me re-introduce you to former Clemson safety Denzel Johnson, now a falconer, and his red-tailed hawk Draven.
They hunt in the woods, just a few miles away from Memorial Stadium. Full story here: www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
They hunt in the woods, just a few miles away from Memorial Stadium. Full story here: www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
Clemson coach Brad Brownell's roster-building has been supercharged by the transfer portal.
What does he think about college basketball's next evolution, ex-European pros and G Leaguers?
He has very mixed feelings.
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What does he think about college basketball's next evolution, ex-European pros and G Leaguers?
He has very mixed feelings.
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Clemson’s basketball coach mastered the transfer portal. Is G League recruiting his next evolution?
Brad Brownell has been willing to evolve to keep Clemson competitive, hitting the transfer portal aggressively every year. But would the Tigers coach be open to a G League-to-college pipeline?
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October 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Clemson coach Brad Brownell's roster-building has been supercharged by the transfer portal.
What does he think about college basketball's next evolution, ex-European pros and G Leaguers?
He has very mixed feelings.
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What does he think about college basketball's next evolution, ex-European pros and G Leaguers?
He has very mixed feelings.
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If you watched only the first half, you probably decided Clemson needs to find a QB in the portal.
If you watched only the second half, you were probably intrigued by Christopher Vizzina's potential.
What did Dabo Swinney think after all four quarters?
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If you watched only the second half, you were probably intrigued by Christopher Vizzina's potential.
What did Dabo Swinney think after all four quarters?
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Did Clemson’s backup QB make a case to be ‘the guy’ in 2026?
Clemson will want Cade Klubnik back behind center as soon as he recovers from an ankle injury. But did Christopher Vizzina prove he can be the Tigers’ starter in 2026 with his performance versus SMU
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October 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
If you watched only the first half, you probably decided Clemson needs to find a QB in the portal.
If you watched only the second half, you were probably intrigued by Christopher Vizzina's potential.
What did Dabo Swinney think after all four quarters?
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If you watched only the second half, you were probably intrigued by Christopher Vizzina's potential.
What did Dabo Swinney think after all four quarters?
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Brandon Jacobs knows Clemson fans are excited about his son Brayden after his game at B.C.
But he hopes they remember, "He’s an 18-year-old kid still trying to figure it out.”
Some interesting insights from an NFL alum about his massively talented son.
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But he hopes they remember, "He’s an 18-year-old kid still trying to figure it out.”
Some interesting insights from an NFL alum about his massively talented son.
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He's 6-7, 355 pounds and his dad played for the Giants. But this Clemson tackle is still growing up.
Brandon Jacobs played running back for the New York Giants. He’s teaching his son what it takes to play — and wait his turn — for the Tigers football team.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Brandon Jacobs knows Clemson fans are excited about his son Brayden after his game at B.C.
But he hopes they remember, "He’s an 18-year-old kid still trying to figure it out.”
Some interesting insights from an NFL alum about his massively talented son.
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But he hopes they remember, "He’s an 18-year-old kid still trying to figure it out.”
Some interesting insights from an NFL alum about his massively talented son.
www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
Dabo Swinney won't sugarcoat it: Clemson has "stunk" at home.
It's been nearly a year since the Tigers beat a P4 team in Death Valley.
"We've gone from Chapel Hill to Chestnut Hill to now we're back on The Hill — and we need to keep playing well."
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It's been nearly a year since the Tigers beat a P4 team in Death Valley.
"We've gone from Chapel Hill to Chestnut Hill to now we're back on The Hill — and we need to keep playing well."
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Clemson has ‘stunk’ at home for over a year. Can the Tigers reclaim Death Valley this weekend?
A football game in Death Valley used to be a guaranteed win for Clemson, but the Tigers haven’t beaten a Power 4 team at home in a year. Just playing well in Memorial Stadium is a goal versus SMU.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Dabo Swinney won't sugarcoat it: Clemson has "stunk" at home.
It's been nearly a year since the Tigers beat a P4 team in Death Valley.
"We've gone from Chapel Hill to Chestnut Hill to now we're back on The Hill — and we need to keep playing well."
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It's been nearly a year since the Tigers beat a P4 team in Death Valley.
"We've gone from Chapel Hill to Chestnut Hill to now we're back on The Hill — and we need to keep playing well."
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Clemson forward RJ Godfrey was very candid yesterday at the ACC Tipoff about his transfer to Georgia and back.
He knew from Day 1 in Athens that he wanted to be back in Clemson. He believes "rat poison" (outside voices) led him astray.
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He knew from Day 1 in Athens that he wanted to be back in Clemson. He believes "rat poison" (outside voices) led him astray.
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Clemson forward says ‘rat poison’ led him to transfer. A love of the Tigers pulled him back.
RJ Godfrey transferred out of Clemson just a year and a half ago. This week, the senior forward represented the Tigers at the ACC Tipoff. The boomerang transfer reflected on his exit and his return.
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October 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Clemson forward RJ Godfrey was very candid yesterday at the ACC Tipoff about his transfer to Georgia and back.
He knew from Day 1 in Athens that he wanted to be back in Clemson. He believes "rat poison" (outside voices) led him astray.
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He knew from Day 1 in Athens that he wanted to be back in Clemson. He believes "rat poison" (outside voices) led him astray.
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When Tristan Smith was a sixth-grade football player, he started telling his mom he was going to buy her a house.
He'd pull her out of the violent neighborhoods where they lived.
Smith made it to Clemson. And his mom is the reason why.
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He'd pull her out of the violent neighborhoods where they lived.
Smith made it to Clemson. And his mom is the reason why.
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From foster care to JUCO, Clemson WR's only goal was to buy his mom a house
Dabo Swinney recruited the LaGrange native and receiver to the Tigers after overcoming foster care, his mom’s drug addiction, and junior college football.
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October 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
When Tristan Smith was a sixth-grade football player, he started telling his mom he was going to buy her a house.
He'd pull her out of the violent neighborhoods where they lived.
Smith made it to Clemson. And his mom is the reason why.
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He'd pull her out of the violent neighborhoods where they lived.
Smith made it to Clemson. And his mom is the reason why.
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As the ACC moves to a nine-game conference slate, Clemson has some things to figure out.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has made clear his stance on playing more than 10 power-conference teams each season.
"I think that's stupid. I think that's a problem."
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has made clear his stance on playing more than 10 power-conference teams each season.
"I think that's stupid. I think that's a problem."
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Swinney: ‘Stupid’ for Clemson to play 11 Power 4 teams a year as ACC moves to 9-game slate
Clemson might have to start playing nine ACC games soon along with non-conference matchups versus LSU, Notre Dame, and South Carolina. Dabo Swinney thinks that’s too many power-conference matchups.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
As the ACC moves to a nine-game conference slate, Clemson has some things to figure out.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has made clear his stance on playing more than 10 power-conference teams each season.
"I think that's stupid. I think that's a problem."
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has made clear his stance on playing more than 10 power-conference teams each season.
"I think that's stupid. I think that's a problem."
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How did a 17-year-old H.S. football player in Illinois befriend arguably the greatest running back of all-time?
Here is Clemson director of player evaluation Kevin Kelly's almost unbelievable but very true story:
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Here is Clemson director of player evaluation Kevin Kelly's almost unbelievable but very true story:
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Clemson staffer who just came down Death Valley’s hill used to run up one with Walter Payton
Clemson staffer Kevin Kelly has lived an incredible football life. He was a walk-on linebacker at Miami and IU. He was an NFL scout for decades. But it's all thanks to an NFL legend, Walter Payton.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
How did a 17-year-old H.S. football player in Illinois befriend arguably the greatest running back of all-time?
Here is Clemson director of player evaluation Kevin Kelly's almost unbelievable but very true story:
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Here is Clemson director of player evaluation Kevin Kelly's almost unbelievable but very true story:
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Interesting comments from Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and senior QB Cade Klubnik on revenue-sharing and the accountability/pressure that comes with it.
“These aren’t lifetime contracts. It’s no different than the next level. You gotta perform.”
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“These aren’t lifetime contracts. It’s no different than the next level. You gotta perform.”
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Clemson football's highest-paid stars underperforming as revenue-sharing era kicks off
Dabo Swinney is accountable for Clemson's 1-2 start as a coach paid more than $11 million a year. But this is also the first year schools are paying athletes. They are facing increased pressure, too.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Interesting comments from Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and senior QB Cade Klubnik on revenue-sharing and the accountability/pressure that comes with it.
“These aren’t lifetime contracts. It’s no different than the next level. You gotta perform.”
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“These aren’t lifetime contracts. It’s no different than the next level. You gotta perform.”
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Walk-on Dominic Cardone would pay Clemson extra to be on the football team.
That's why it hurt when the House settlement nearly jeopardized his roster spot.
And it's why he's cherishing his second chance after walk-ons were "grandfathered" into the deal.
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That's why it hurt when the House settlement nearly jeopardized his roster spot.
And it's why he's cherishing his second chance after walk-ons were "grandfathered" into the deal.
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NCAA settlement nearly cut Clemson’s walk-ons. These unpaid Tigers are relishing a second chance
The NCAA’s settlement of antitrust lawsuits nearly forced Clemson coach Dabo Swinney to cut a majority of his walk-ons. But a change in course allowed a second chance for Tigers just living a dream.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Walk-on Dominic Cardone would pay Clemson extra to be on the football team.
That's why it hurt when the House settlement nearly jeopardized his roster spot.
And it's why he's cherishing his second chance after walk-ons were "grandfathered" into the deal.
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That's why it hurt when the House settlement nearly jeopardized his roster spot.
And it's why he's cherishing his second chance after walk-ons were "grandfathered" into the deal.
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Jayson Hopper believed he was going to become the next great walk-on receiver at Clemson. Until he quit after his redshirt freshman season.
But Hopper's brief stint at Clemson helped him discover another path.
He became "the fittest man on Earth."
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But Hopper's brief stint at Clemson helped him discover another path.
He became "the fittest man on Earth."
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Clemson receiver quit football at the peak of Tigers dynasty — and became the ‘fittest man on Earth’
Jayson Hopper once thought he would add to Clemson’s “WRU” legacy. Instead, he quit the sport during the Tigers’ CFP run, dove into CrossFit competitions, and became “the fittest man on Earth.”
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August 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Jayson Hopper believed he was going to become the next great walk-on receiver at Clemson. Until he quit after his redshirt freshman season.
But Hopper's brief stint at Clemson helped him discover another path.
He became "the fittest man on Earth."
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But Hopper's brief stint at Clemson helped him discover another path.
He became "the fittest man on Earth."
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Here is Clemson’s plan to continue its Gathering at the Paw tradition without racking up ACC fines:
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Here is Clemson’s plan to continue its Gathering at the Paw tradition without racking up ACC fines
Clemson plans to continue its Gathering at the Paw tradition after football games at Memorial Stadium despite new ACC rules. Here is how it will work.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Here is Clemson’s plan to continue its Gathering at the Paw tradition without racking up ACC fines:
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Tom Allen has made it his missions to install a relentlessness into Clemson's defense.
One of his secret weapons in that pursuit: post-practice up-downs.
Here's why a simple disciplinary tactic has the Tigers flying to the football.
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One of his secret weapons in that pursuit: post-practice up-downs.
Here's why a simple disciplinary tactic has the Tigers flying to the football.
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Fear the up-down: Why Clemson's new DC uses football's most basic punishment to hold Tigers accountable
Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen gets his players to give maximum effort. His secret weapon: post-practice up-downs, punishing defenders for every failure from the day prior.
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August 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Tom Allen has made it his missions to install a relentlessness into Clemson's defense.
One of his secret weapons in that pursuit: post-practice up-downs.
Here's why a simple disciplinary tactic has the Tigers flying to the football.
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One of his secret weapons in that pursuit: post-practice up-downs.
Here's why a simple disciplinary tactic has the Tigers flying to the football.
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What LB Jeremiah Alexander will bring Clemson on the field is TBD. But the Alabama transfer, without question, pushed the Tigers this offseason.
“He’s gonna work until somebody stops him. And usually when you try and stop him, that doesn’t even work.”
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“He’s gonna work until somebody stops him. And usually when you try and stop him, that doesn’t even work.”
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Meet the Clemson transfer who can’t stop working out — and inspired the Tigers to follow his lead
Clemson doesn’t take many transfers, fostering its culture via player retention. But one transfer, Jeremiah Alexander, became a leader for the Tigers this offseason with his extreme workout habits.
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August 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
What LB Jeremiah Alexander will bring Clemson on the field is TBD. But the Alabama transfer, without question, pushed the Tigers this offseason.
“He’s gonna work until somebody stops him. And usually when you try and stop him, that doesn’t even work.”
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“He’s gonna work until somebody stops him. And usually when you try and stop him, that doesn’t even work.”
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Clemson coach Brad Brownell isn't afraid to say it.
In this NIL/transfer portal era, players make "business decisions." He didn't begrudge RJ Godfrey for making one when he transferred to UGA.
A year later, Brownell welcomed him back with "open arms."
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In this NIL/transfer portal era, players make "business decisions." He didn't begrudge RJ Godfrey for making one when he transferred to UGA.
A year later, Brownell welcomed him back with "open arms."
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Clemson coach can't begrudge NIL 'business decisions.' He welcomes back transfer with 'open arms.'
Tigers basketball coach Brad Brownell allowed Georgia forward RJ Godfrey to transfer back as he navigates a changing landscape of the portal and athlete pay.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Clemson coach Brad Brownell isn't afraid to say it.
In this NIL/transfer portal era, players make "business decisions." He didn't begrudge RJ Godfrey for making one when he transferred to UGA.
A year later, Brownell welcomed him back with "open arms."
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In this NIL/transfer portal era, players make "business decisions." He didn't begrudge RJ Godfrey for making one when he transferred to UGA.
A year later, Brownell welcomed him back with "open arms."
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Clemson Ventures CEO Michael Drake discusses the role of his revenue-generation machine in Clemson's NIL strategy.
Partnerships, live events, content creation -- the ex-NBA/NFL exec thinks Clemson can create a model that's "envied" across college sports.
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Partnerships, live events, content creation -- the ex-NBA/NFL exec thinks Clemson can create a model that's "envied" across college sports.
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How an ex-Atlanta Hawks exec plans to build Clemson a revenue machine 'envied' across college sports
Michael Drake worked for the Atlanta Hawks and NFL's Falcons before he became CEO of Clemson's revenue-generating arm to increase NIL & corporate partners.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Clemson Ventures CEO Michael Drake discusses the role of his revenue-generation machine in Clemson's NIL strategy.
Partnerships, live events, content creation -- the ex-NBA/NFL exec thinks Clemson can create a model that's "envied" across college sports.
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Partnerships, live events, content creation -- the ex-NBA/NFL exec thinks Clemson can create a model that's "envied" across college sports.
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ICYMI: FOIA response shows Clemson investigated gymnastics program following concerns about mistreatment of athletes. Parents allege "verbal and mental abuse."
Ex-coach Amy Smith, who faced similar accusations at previous schools, was fired for cause.
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Ex-coach Amy Smith, who faced similar accusations at previous schools, was fired for cause.
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Documents and emails shed light on why Clemson fired gymnastics coach after 2 seasons
Clemson AD Graham Neff fired gymnastics coach Amy Smith in April after violations of her contract. Here are the reasons behind this controversial decision.
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July 2, 2025 at 11:08 AM
ICYMI: FOIA response shows Clemson investigated gymnastics program following concerns about mistreatment of athletes. Parents allege "verbal and mental abuse."
Ex-coach Amy Smith, who faced similar accusations at previous schools, was fired for cause.
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Ex-coach Amy Smith, who faced similar accusations at previous schools, was fired for cause.
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In a recruiting landscape that can feel transactional, Clemson has tabbed a relationship-builder as its roster-builder.
On Lucas McKay, the ex-UNCW student manager turned GM who helps the Tigers land transfers.
And makes sure mom gets her Mountain Dew.
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On Lucas McKay, the ex-UNCW student manager turned GM who helps the Tigers land transfers.
And makes sure mom gets her Mountain Dew.
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What helps Clemson's basketball GM land transfers? Many friends, many texts and Mountain Dew.
Brad Brownell's his director of recruiting acts as the program's general manager, helping land transfers like Jake Wahlin, Carter Welling, and Nick Davidson.
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June 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In a recruiting landscape that can feel transactional, Clemson has tabbed a relationship-builder as its roster-builder.
On Lucas McKay, the ex-UNCW student manager turned GM who helps the Tigers land transfers.
And makes sure mom gets her Mountain Dew.
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On Lucas McKay, the ex-UNCW student manager turned GM who helps the Tigers land transfers.
And makes sure mom gets her Mountain Dew.
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While there is talk of programs lightening schedules to improve CFP chances, Clemson AD Graham Neff wonders the opposite.
Maybe schools want to play 10-11 P4 games instead of 9-10. And FCS opponents?
"Do those become spring games? Or exhibitions?"
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Maybe schools want to play 10-11 P4 games instead of 9-10. And FCS opponents?
"Do those become spring games? Or exhibitions?"
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Playing USC on a non-Saturday? Scrapping in-state FCS games? Clemson AD says it's all on the table
Tigers and Gamecocks play in Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29 this year. Clemson also faces Furman and has games with LSU and Notre Dame coming up.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
While there is talk of programs lightening schedules to improve CFP chances, Clemson AD Graham Neff wonders the opposite.
Maybe schools want to play 10-11 P4 games instead of 9-10. And FCS opponents?
"Do those become spring games? Or exhibitions?"
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Maybe schools want to play 10-11 P4 games instead of 9-10. And FCS opponents?
"Do those become spring games? Or exhibitions?"
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Clemson needed a hero last night in its first NCAA Tournament game.
A local product nicknamed "McShovern" came through.
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A local product nicknamed "McShovern" came through.
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Clemson needed a hero in its first NCAA Tournament game. A local product came through.
Tigers baseball team beat the Spartans in Game 1 of the Clemson Regional. Erik Bakich and Co. will play West Virginia, which opened with a win over Kentucky.
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May 31, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Clemson needed a hero last night in its first NCAA Tournament game.
A local product nicknamed "McShovern" came through.
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A local product nicknamed "McShovern" came through.
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Clemson didn't look like a top 8 team during a losing skid.
Clemson has looked like one in its last handful of ACC games.
The Tigers might only have an outside chance at a top-8 national seed in the NCAA tourney, but they're making things interesting.
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Clemson has looked like one in its last handful of ACC games.
The Tigers might only have an outside chance at a top-8 national seed in the NCAA tourney, but they're making things interesting.
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Clemson's making a run in the ACC tourney. Could Tigers return to the top 8 discussion?
Erik Bakich and the Tigers beat N.C. State in Durham, N.C., on May 22 and play Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament semifinals to improve regional host bid.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Clemson didn't look like a top 8 team during a losing skid.
Clemson has looked like one in its last handful of ACC games.
The Tigers might only have an outside chance at a top-8 national seed in the NCAA tourney, but they're making things interesting.
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Clemson has looked like one in its last handful of ACC games.
The Tigers might only have an outside chance at a top-8 national seed in the NCAA tourney, but they're making things interesting.
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So this was cool. Got ahold of Olu Babalola in the U.K. to talk about his Clemson basketball to football switch in the spring of 2005.
He wishes, to this day, he was able to touch Howard's Rock one time.
He hopes Ian Schieffelin will "see it through."
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He wishes, to this day, he was able to touch Howard's Rock one time.
He hopes Ian Schieffelin will "see it through."
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One Clemson basketball player tried football but quit. He hopes latest Tiger will 'see it through'
Olu Babalola played basketball for Oliver Purnell. He joined the Tigers for spring ball in 2005. He played with Gaines Adams and was coached by Dabo Swinney.
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May 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
So this was cool. Got ahold of Olu Babalola in the U.K. to talk about his Clemson basketball to football switch in the spring of 2005.
He wishes, to this day, he was able to touch Howard's Rock one time.
He hopes Ian Schieffelin will "see it through."
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He wishes, to this day, he was able to touch Howard's Rock one time.
He hopes Ian Schieffelin will "see it through."
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Unlike most contracts executed by a public university, Clemson believes its revenue-sharing agreements with athletes are not a public record.
The university's rationale: The contracts contain "trade secrets."
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The university's rationale: The contracts contain "trade secrets."
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Clemson is keeping athletes' NIL contracts under wraps, claiming they're 'trade secrets'
The university claims revenue-sharing deals with student-athletes resulting from NCAA settlement of House antitrust case are proprietary, not an open record.
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May 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Unlike most contracts executed by a public university, Clemson believes its revenue-sharing agreements with athletes are not a public record.
The university's rationale: The contracts contain "trade secrets."
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The university's rationale: The contracts contain "trade secrets."
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2025 wasn't a great year for Clemson football and the NFL draft.
2026 could be much different.
A review of the Tigers' top prospects heading into the fall (and, ultimately, next April).
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2026 could be much different.
A review of the Tigers' top prospects heading into the fall (and, ultimately, next April).
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Clemson's 2025 NFL draft didn't measure up to recent history. 2026 is poised for a rebound.
Dabo Swinney compares to Nick Saban in NFL draft picks but 2025 only had Day 3 selections. Peter Woods, Antonio Williams, Blake Miller could be first-rounders.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
2025 wasn't a great year for Clemson football and the NFL draft.
2026 could be much different.
A review of the Tigers' top prospects heading into the fall (and, ultimately, next April).
www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...
2026 could be much different.
A review of the Tigers' top prospects heading into the fall (and, ultimately, next April).
www.postandcourier.com/sports/clems...