Swann, Lawton
Lawton Swann
Owner & Radio Show Host
Lawton Swann, a 2002 Clemson graduate, has more than 18 years of experience covering Clemson athletics. In 2004, Swann started with a $19 headset and a dream of providing Clemson sports content to Tiger fans around the world. Launching his first podcast in the fall of 2005, the Clemson Sports Talk brand was born. CST has been sydicated around the state of South Carolina and can be heard worldwide on iHeart Radio on Fox Sports Radio 1400.
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The Ones Who Stayed: Clemson’s Unusual Retention and the Urgency It Created
Clemson Football ⋅ 4 hrs ago by Lawton Swann
The ones who stayed are ready to finish what they started in Tiger Town.
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Camp Checkpoint: Linebackers
Clemson Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Lawton Swann
Linebacker Depth Turns from Question Mark to Strength for Clemson, according to Swinney.
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From Half-Crunch to Full Force: The Quiet Comeback of Collin Sadler
Clemson Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Lawton Swann
Injury could’ve sidelined his spirit. Instead, it sharpened his purpose. How Collin Sadler transitioned from quiet recovery to quiet leadership at Clemson.
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Queen City Playmaker Locks in Clemson Visit as Recruiting Battle Heats Up
8 days ago by Lawton Swann
A four-star safety from Charlotte is climbing recruiting boards nationwide — and Clemson has him locked in for a high-profile visit when the Tigers face LSU to open the season.
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Iron Sharpens Iron: The Competitive Fire Driving T.J. Moore
Clemson Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Lawton Swann
Last fall, Moore was the freshman trying to keep pace — learning the playbook, feeling the speed of the game, occasionally hesitating as he worked through assignments. Now? He talks about “not hesitating anymore,” about moving “full speed without a problem.”
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Will Heldt on Clemson’s “amped up” camp — and why his fit on the edge matters in 2025
Clemson Football ⋅ 11 days ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson wanted an instant-impact edge who could live on a steady diet of one-on-ones and finish drives. Will Heldt showed up this summer sounding like exactly that dude.
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Clemson Stands Out to 2027 Offensive Tackle Target, Eyes LSU Game Visit
Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 days ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson has built a reputation for its selectivity in the recruiting process, particularly when it comes to offensive linemen.
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Olsen Patt-Henry’s Comeback: From Shoulder Surgery to a Complete Tight End
Clemson Football ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann
When Clemson tight end Olsen Patt-Henry stepped onto the field this summer, he brought with him not just anticipation for the season ahead, but also the hard-earned lessons of a grueling recovery and rapid development at his position.
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2027 Clemson Target, Standout Tight End Talks Recruitment
Football Recruiting ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann
Four-star tight end's recruitment heats up ahead of the college football season.
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Ben Boulware Reignites Clemson’s Linebacker Legacy
Clemson Football ⋅ 15 days ago by Lawton Swann
When Dabo Swinney announced that Ben Boulware, one of the most iconic defenders in program history, would return to Tiger Town as the new linebackers coach, the move was met with both nostalgia and anticipation.
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Crayton Praises New Clemson DC Tom Allen: 'Bringing Energy Like No Other'
Clemson Football ⋅ 17 days ago by Lawton Swann
From the very first practice of the 2025 season on Thursday, it was clear: the Clemson defense has a new spark.
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Ashton Hampton’s Versatility Gives Clemson Flexibility in the Secondary
Clemson Football ⋅ 18 days ago by Lawton Swann
One of the most intriguing storylines for Clemson’s defense this fall centers on redshirt sophomore Ashton Hampton, a unique talent whose versatility has coaches excited about his potential in 2025.
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Paw Journey, Personal Ties Help Clemson Stand Out to Early RB Target
Football Recruiting ⋅ 19 days ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers' approach to player development, on and off the field, resonates with one of their earliest 2027 targets.
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Sophomore Surge: T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Ready to Lead Clemson’s Wide Receiver Room
Clemson Football ⋅ 20 days ago by Lawton Swann
If their sophomore jump matches their freshman flashes, Moore and Wesco are poised not just to lead Clemson, but to become two of the ACC’s most electrifying receivers.
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Clemson Targets 4-Star Lineman, Eyes Visit for LSU Showdown
Football Recruiting ⋅ 21 days ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson recently offered one of the fastest-rising offensive linemen in the 2027 class.
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“If Anybody Deserves It, It’s Adam Randall”: Antonio Williams on Randall’s Loyalty
Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann
Adam Randall’s journey at Clemson is taking a new turn this fall, and his teammates are rooting for him, none more loudly than star wide receiver Antonio Williams.
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Dabo Swinney on 2025 Clemson Hype: "You’ve Got to Earn It”
Clemson Football ⋅ 24 days ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson’s 2025 season draws near, excitement is building both inside and outside the program. After a season of ups and downs that culminated with a run to the CFB Playoffs, Tiger fans and college football observers are again pointing to Dabo Swinney’s squad as a team to watch.
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Eric Mac Lain Sees Familiar Championship Vibes in Clemson’s 2025 Squad
Clemson Football ⋅ 25 days ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson prepared to take the stage at ACC Kickoff inside the Hilton Uptown’s grand ballroom, former Tigers offensive lineman and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain didn’t hesitate to set the bar high for the 2025 season.
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No Portal Needed: Dabo Swinney Puts His Faith in Clemson’s In-House Punters
Clemson Football ⋅ 27 days ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson’s special teams at kicker were a model of consistency last season, with Nolan Hauser bursting on the scene. This season, someone will need to emerge at punter, as there is a sense of uncertainty at the position.
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Dabo Swinney on Clemson’s 2025 Expectations: “We Embrace That”
Clemson Football ⋅ 29 days ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson football enters the 2025 season, the national buzz has returned in full force. The Tigers are drawing positive attention in preseason rankings, and with an opener against LSU at Death Valley, the spotlight is squarely on Dabo Swinney’s program once again.
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