Clemson Sports Talk

Swanny recaps the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs and discusses whether this could finally be the moment that changes the narrative around Karl-Anthony Towns.

Plus, a fan earns a lifetime NBA ban after taking a selfie with Victor Wembanyama, Clemson's recruiting momentum continues during Dabo Swinney's camp season, Tim Bourret joins the show to discuss Clemson history and recruiting camps.

Swanny reacts to Nick Saban's testimony before Congress on the future of college athletics, including his comments on NIL, the transfer portal, tampering, and Clemson's Luke Ferrelli situation.

Plus, Clemson's recruiting hot streak continues with another commitment, the Hurricanes fall in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, a look at the NBA Finals, and Jamie Bradford joins the show to discuss South Carolina's baseball coaching search and the College Baseball postseason.

Clemson's recruiting heater continues with another wave of commitments, while Swanny discusses Dabo Swinney's standing in college football, the future of Clemson's quarterback room, the CFP schedule, and the start of the Stanley Cup Final.

Swanny recaps a chaotic opening weekend of NCAA Tournament baseball, discusses Clemson's recruiting surge and transfer portal news, and talks SEC dominance, ACC disappointment, and Victor Wembanyama's rise with William Qualkinbush. 

College baseball takes center stage as Swanny discusses NCAA Regional play, proposes changes to the College World Series format, talks Clemson recruiting with Jason Priester, and gets the latest on South Carolina's coaching search from Jamie Bradford.

Swanny dives into the NCAA's investigation involving Ole Miss defensive coordinator Pete Golding and the alleged tampering of former Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli.

Plus, why Gideon Davidson could be the key to Clemson's 2026 success, new kickoff times for the Tigers, and legendary Clemson SID Tim Bourret reflects on the impact of former athletic director Terry Don Phillips.

Swanny opens by revisiting technical issues from the previous day's show before turning his attention to the NCAA Baseball Tournament and the uncomfortable reality that neither Clemson nor South Carolina will be participating. He reflects on Clemson’s stunning fall from a 15-1 start to one of the most disappointing seasons in program history, discusses whether injuries altered the Tigers’ trajectory, and examines why the season became such a major letdown for a fan base that passionately supports baseball.

The conversation then shifts to Clemson football recruiting as the Tigers continue a hot streak on the trail, adding commitments from Carter Blackwell and Carter Jones while Swanny explains why commitments in the NIL era must be viewed differently than ever before. He discusses the impact of money in recruiting, Dabo Swinney’s continued emphasis on culture and values, and how Clemson is attempting to navigate a rapidly changing college football landscape.

In Hour 2, Swanny is joined by Jamie Bradford to break down the NCAA Baseball Tournament field, discuss potential Omaha contenders, and evaluate the coaching situation at South Carolina following the departure of Paul Mainieri and the decision not to retain former Clemson head coach Monty Lee.

Swanny opens the show by reflecting on Memorial Day before diving into the ACC Baseball Championship, where Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets baseball capped off a dominant season with a convincing win over North Carolina Tar Heels baseball. He also discusses Clemson football’s recent recruiting surge as the Tigers add five commitments in a week, including Carter Blackwell and Carter Jones, while examining the realities of recruiting in the NIL era and why commitments today must be viewed differently than ever before.

The show then shifts to more meaningful news as Clemson defensive tackle Hevin Brown-Shuler speaks publicly for the first time about his battle with Hodgkin lymphoma. Swanny shares comments from both Brown-Shuler and Dabo Swinney, highlighting the support surrounding the young Tiger and the positive outlook for his recovery. 

Later, Swanny pays tribute to former Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips following news of his passing. From hiring Dabo Swinney to shaping the future of Clemson athletics through landmark coaching hires and facility improvements, Swanny reflects on Phillips’ lasting legacy and the impact his belief and leadership continue to have on Clemson today. The show wraps up with a look at the NCAA Baseball Tournament field, the NBA and NHL playoffs, and what lies ahead for college baseball’s postseason.

Swanny reacts to the bitter end of Clemson baseball’s disappointing 2026 season after the Tigers fell 5-4 to Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball in the ACC Tournament, closing the year with Clemson’s earliest postseason exit since 1986. 

Swanny breaks down Eric Bakich’s emotional postgame comments, the Tigers’ collapse after a 15-1 start, and why the season became one of the most frustrating in recent memory. 

Plus, Clemson football lands a pair of offensive commitments, while the ACC and SEC Tournament chaos continues with upsets and late-night finishes in Charlotte and Hoover. Hour two features a deep dive with Jamie Bradford on the state of Clemson and South Carolina baseball, the changing landscape of roster building in the NIL and transfer portal era, and the growing speculation surrounding the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball coaching search.

Swanny opens the show breaking down the wild start to the ACC Baseball Tournament after Duke Blue Devils baseball outslugged NC State Wolfpack baseball 21-12 in a four-hour marathon that pushed back Clemson’s matchup with Notre Dame Fighting Irish baseball in Charlotte.

Plus, Swanny reacts to the difficult news surrounding Clemson defensive tackle Hevin Brown-Shuler’s Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis and shares thoughts on the support pouring in from the Clemson community.