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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Clemson’s Defensive Line: Where Are the Game-Wreckers?
Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann
A texter to the show asked about the lack of game-wrecking plays made by T.J. Parker and Peter Woods ahead of the Georgia Tech game. After another stinging loss, it has become more evident that the talented defensive duo isn't doing enough.
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You know it when you see it: Clemson’s unmistakable edge is missing
Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers are off to a 1-2 start after tons of preseason hype. Can Dabo Swinney turn the momentum back in Clemson's favor, or are the Tigers destined for another season falling short of the incredible expectations that exist in Tiger Town?
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Keys to Victory: No. 12 Clemson at Georgia Tech
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 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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Blake Miller Embraces Leadership Role, Pushes for Consistency on Clemson O-Line
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
When things got rough against Troy last weekend, Miller kept a level head and drew on his years of experience to help Clemson break out of their funk.
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Resilient Tigers: Swinney Says Troy Comeback Shows “What Champions Do”
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson's first two games of the season have provided significant ups and downs. Can the Tigers correct things this week as they prepare to open ACC play in Atlanta?
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Ricardo Jones’ Growth Shines Through as Unlikely Interception Sparks Clemson Rally
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Butt Interception could go down as a moment that sparked Clemson's 2025 campaign after a sluggish start in their first two games.
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From Wideout to Workhorse: Randall Lifts Tigers Over Troy
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Adam Randall's huge second-half keys Clemson comeback.
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Keys to Victory: No. 8 Clemson vs. Troy
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 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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Joy in the Collision: Ronan Hanafin's Energy Elevates Clemson Safety
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Of all the stories this offseason we've covered, perhaps the most under-the-radar one gave the biggest flash last Saturday in Death Valley as Ronan Hanafin popped off the screen to viewers at home.
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'Dudes Gotta Be Dudes' Swinney says the Tigers have more to showcase
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Dabo Swinney held court on Tuesday in Tiger Town, and he didn't hold back on his criticism of Cade Klubnik and company.
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A Familiar Struggle: Clemson Can’t Find Offensive Rhythm in Season Opener
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
When Dabo Swinney hired Garrett Riley from TCU, the expectation was that a Chad Morris-type aggressiveness would be back in Tiger Town. Instead, each of the last three seasons has opened with a loss where the offense sputtered time and time again.
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Ronan Hanafin’s Breakout: Former Wideout Provides Defensive Spark vs. LSU
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
There wasn't a lot to celebrate after an opening week loss to No. 9 LSU at home, but Clemson might have found a nice piece on defense with converted wide receiver Ronan Hanafin.
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LSU Had the Answers. Clemson Still Searching After Opening Season Loss
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Variables, Mistakes, and Missed Chances as Clemson Falls to LSU.
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Keys to Victory: No. 4 Clemson vs. No. 9 LSU
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 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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The Road Less Traveled: Klubnik and Nussmeier Show Staying Power in a Transfer Era
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Beyond the spectacle of No. 4 Clemson vs. No. 9 LSU tonight's game offers something rare: two quarterbacks who stayed the course, now squaring off under the national spotlight.
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From Doubt to Destiny: Cade Klubnik’s Quiet Quest for Command
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
For a program used to quarterbacks arriving polished and leaving as legends, the whispers landed louder than they should’ve about Cade Klubnik's potential in Tiger Town.
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Adam Randall’s Reinvention: The Post-SMU Conversation That Made a Running Back
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
After Clemson’s postseason win over SMU in the ACC Championship, Dabo Swinney says he felt a nudge to pull Adam Randall aside.
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Not Done Yet: Will Merritt on the Alumni Force Behind Clemson
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
When Will Merritt walked back into Death Valley, he wasn’t just revisiting old memories. He was stepping into a living ecosystem where former players still matter.
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Dabo Swinney Reflects on Family, Faith, and Clemson’s 2025 Momentum
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
At the ACC Kickoff, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney looked as relaxed and energized as ever, even with another season looming.
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The Tigers 'Don’t Offer Just Anybody', Top-Rated Tight End Talks Clemson
Football Recruiting ⋅ 3 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson has long been selective when it comes to handing out tight end offers, and this 2027 prospect understands exactly what it means to be on that short list.
 
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