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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Elite Offensive Lineman Updates Clemson's Status
Football Recruiting ⋅ 12 hrs ago by Lawton Swann
Now that the transfer portal activity is slowing, Clemson's coaches are back on the road seeing some of the top prospects in America.
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Hey Oxford! You Are Lane Kiffin: Ole Miss and the Hypocrisy of the Transfer Portal
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Lawton Swann
The Ole Miss Rebels are no better than their former head coach, and the latest move by Pete Golding and staff proves it.
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Quarterbacks and Philosophy: Why Clemson–LSU Will Be Judged Before the Final Score
Clemson Football ⋅ 7 days ago by Lawton Swann
LSU bought certainty at quarterback; Clemson chose trust, and next season, Week 1 will tell us a lot about the philosophy of the two schools.
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Clemson’s Ceiling Isn’t a Star — It’s Chemistry
Clemson Basketball ⋅ 8 days ago by Lawton Swann
After being a traditionally up-and-down basketball program, Brad Brownell has created consistency at Clemson in the most inconsistent era.
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2027 Lone Star State Talent Eyes Summer Decision as Clemson Pushes for Momentum
Football Recruiting ⋅ 9 days ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers continue to stay in touch with one of the top offensive linemen in America.
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Billionaire Ball Is Here and College Football Isn’t Better For It
Clemson Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Lawton Swann
Miami and Indiana’s run to the National Championship is a celebration and a warning.
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Why Clemson’s Portal Push Feels Like Signing Day All Over Again
Clemson Football ⋅ 13 days ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers aren’t abandoning their identity — they’re adapting to a sport that no longer waits for patience to pay off.
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Chad Morris set to return to Clemson as Offensive Coordinator
Clemson Football ⋅ 19 days ago by Lawton Swann
Swinney is betting that a familiar voice, one proven in Tiger Town, can help Clemson’s offense rediscover its edge.
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Chad Morris on How Coaching Searches Really Work
Clemson Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Lawton Swann
Less than two weeks ago, we sat down with former Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris for an in-depth conversation about how the coaching business actually works when jobs come open at the highest level of college football.
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Clemson's Offensive Coordinator Search Begins
Clemson Football ⋅ 23 days ago by Lawton Swann
Dabo Swinney's hire will be as much about developing talent as it will be about coordinating the offense.
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Keys to Victory: Clemson vs. Penn State
Clemson Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann
Each week, we review the game’s history, three keys to success, and Swanny’s prediction.
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One More Win Matters: Why Cade Klubnik, Clemson Aren’t Treating the Pinstripe Bowl Lightly
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers' quarterback will get one more chance to deliver a win for Clemson.
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Why the Pinstripe Bowl Matters to Dabo Swinney — and Clemson
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
For Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s trip to Yankee Stadium is about more than a bowl game — it’s about opportunity, perspective, and finishing the season the right way.
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The Future of College Football: Why the Beauty Pageant Era Must End
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
College football has evolved for decades, but its postseason still clings to an outdated, subjective system. It’s time for a model built on merit—not committee politics.
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Klubnik Rides Into Columbia in Black and Rides Out a Winner
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers break through on both sides of the ball in the Palmetto State battle.
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‘We’re Gonna Win More Championships’: Why Dabo Swinney Remains Bullish on Clemson
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Following Clemson's 28-14 win over South Carolina, wrapping up a 7-5 season, Dabo Swinney said he remains optiistic about his program even after a year falling way short of expectations.
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A Dream Come True: Adam Randall Leaves His Mark on the Palmetto State Rivalry
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The in-state captain capped his final Clemson–South Carolina rivalry game with 102 yards, a touchdown, and the kind of moment he spent a lifetime imagining.
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Keys to Victory: Clemson at South Carolina
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Each week, we review the game’s history, three keys to success, and Swanny’s prediction.
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“Me and My Boys vs. the World”: Tyler Brown Embraces the Columbia Cauldron Again
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson and South Carolina prepare for battle, Tiger wideout Tyler Brown has family on both sides of the rivalry.
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Beamer Sees “Freakazoids” on Clemson’s Defensive Line. Now the Tigers Need Them.
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Shane Beamer spoke highly of Clemson's defensive line, even if the unit hasn't been as disruptive as expected.
 
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