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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"Accountability, Toughness, and Love": How Tom Allen is Reshaping Clemson’s Defense
Clemson Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Lawton Swann
Khalil Barnes met with the media following a recent Clemson spring practice, and much of the conversation centered around the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator, Tom Allen.
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Takeaways, Not Turnovers: Tom Allen’s Mindset Shift for Clemson
Clemson Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson's defense has a new leader, and if early impressions are any indication, Tom Allen is bringing an intensity that demands attention. Senior linebacker Wade Woodaz got his first real taste of Allen’s coaching style this offseason, and it didn’t take long for him to buy in.
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Schieffelin Career High Leads Tigers in 83-68 Triumph over Irish
Clemson Basketball ⋅ 10 days ago by Lawton Swann
The win was Clemson’s 13th ACC victory by 10 points or more – extending a program record. 13 of the 15 have been by 10 or more points, and two have been by 20 points.
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Highly-Rated Defensive Lineman has Clemson in his Top Schools
Football Recruiting ⋅ 17 days ago by Lawton Swann
Bryce Perry-Wright isn’t in a hurry to make a decision, but the four-star defensive tackle from Buford High School has no shortage of interest in his recruitment.
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Running Backs Trim Lists
20 days ago by Lawton Swann
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Clemson’s Recruiting Approach Stands Out to Top OL Darius Gray
Football Recruiting ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann
Gray, a highly sought-after prospect, released a Top 12 list back in December and has now confirmed official visits to five programs, including Clemson.
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Clemson remains in the race for Golden State Star
Football Recruiting ⋅ 26 days ago by Lawton Swann
National interest in recruiting Simote Katoanga? is heating up, and Clemson is making sure the four-star defensive end knows he’s a priority.
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Clemson Pushes for Kaiden Hall—Will the Tigers Win the Race?
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
We recently caught up with one of the top defensive players in the 2026 class to talk about his relationship with the Tigers.
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Elite Retreat Target: Four-Star Corner Eyes Clemson Visit
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
As Clemson’s Elite Retreat approaches, we are tracking the recruitment of multiple priority targets—including some of those that current commits have told us are high on their radar.
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Tiger Target Headed to Notre Dame
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
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Nation’s Top Linebacker Tyler Atkinson Weighs His Options
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The five-star linebacker from Grayson High School has been on college radars since he burst onto the scene as one of the top prospects in the 2026 class.
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Elite Retreat Beckons as Bear McWhorter Weighs His Options
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The recruiting journey for Bear McWhorter has been a whirlwind of top-tier offers along with a growing list of key suitors.
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Clemson Target Commits to Big 10 School
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
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A Dream Realized: Kameron Cody Lands Offer from Clemson
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The Tigers continue to work hard in the Peach State as Nick Eason dispenses another offer in Coastal Georgia.
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Rising Star in the Peach State is at the Heart of a Recruiting Battle
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
For Thomas County Central High School star Camron Brooks, the recruiting process has been a blur. With offer after offer pouring in, it’s been tough for the four-star defensive end from Thomasville, Georgia, to even put out a list of top schools.
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Four-Star Offensive Lineman Building Connections with Clemson, Looking Toward Future
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
As the 2026 recruiting cycle heats up, one name that's rising on the radar of college football programs across the country is Adam Guthrie, a massive 6’7, 292-pound offensive lineman from Washington Court House, Ohio.
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Top Offensive Lineman Max Riley Trims List to Two
Football Recruiting ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The recruitment journey of Max Riley, a standout offensive lineman from Avon Lake High School in Ohio, has taken a significant step forward.
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Dabo’s Search for Defensive Excellence
Clemson Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Lawton Swann
Clemson’s search for a defensive coordinator led them to a familiar name in college football circles: Tom Allen. The former Penn State defensive coordinator and Indiana head coach was introduced in Tiger Town on Wednesday.
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Wes Goodwin Out, Clemson Seeks New Defensive Coordinator
Clemson Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Lawton Swann
The curtain has closed on Wes Goodwin’s tenure as Clemson’s co-defensive coordinator after three seasons.
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Keys to Victory: 12-Seed Clemson vs. 5-Seed Texas
Clemson Football ⋅ 2 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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