Sports, Politics, and Music by Ryan Kantor

Andy Stanley Series ‘Brand New’ Juxtaposes Christianity to the Temple Model

I just returned home from Salt Lake City where I saw one of the most beautiful Temples you could imagine. Interestingly, it served as a perfect contrast for the series Pastor Andy Stanley has been preaching the past few weeks at North Point Ministries – Brand New. In his series, Pastor Stanley proclaims that “most of the … Continue reading →

2014 Georgia Ballot Guide: David Perdue vs. Michelle Nunn

Before each election, I generally try to do some research on each candidate to avoid relying on the often dishonest television ads like those that have been flooding the airwaves for the past month. This year, I decided to compile some of that research below in an unbiased but editorialized manner. My hope is that … Continue reading →

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness: Album Review

Follow @Ryan_Kantor Three years ago I posted this album review of Andrew McMahon’s last release, People and Things. It’s amazing how time flies and things change. Since then, I graduated from UGA, moved to North Carolina, and then just in the past few months moved to Atlanta for a new job in client-side marketing research. For … Continue reading →

Clemson X-Factors with MarkRogersTV (Video)

Follow @Ryan_Kantor August 17th, 2014 Between moving back to Atlanta, starting a new job, and the slow season with no college football, it’s been a while since my last post. Alas, college football season is right around the corner. To discuss the crucial X-factors Clemson will need great production from, I spoke with Mark Rogers … Continue reading →

Football Recruiting in Charlotte: What Does the Data Say About Clemson?

Follow @Ryan_Kantor May 19th, 2014 Clemson football is a major brand name, especially across the South. As such, it’s no surprise that Clemson does so well pulling top rated recruits out of cities like Atlanta and Jacksonville. What draws lamentations though, is Clemson’s inability to do so in Charlotte, NC. Clemson’s campus is located a … Continue reading →

Extended Thoughts on Avry Holmes and Clemson Basketball Recruiting

Follow @Ryan_Kantor We recently learned that University of San Francisco point guard Avry Holmes is transferring to Clemson. Now let’s discuss how this impacts Clemson’s basketball program moving forward. Avry Holmes will not be eligible to play the 2014-15 season, however his transfer will affect recruiting needs immediately. With Filer transferring out (and even if he … Continue reading →

MarkRogersTV Discusses the Clemson Players Taken in the 2014 NFL Draft

Follow @Ryan_Kantor Mark Rogers of MarkRogersTV and I discussed the Clemson players taken in this year’s NFL draft. Did the Bills give too much and will they end their playoff drought? What does the Brandon Thomas pick in the third round mean for Clemson? Did Martavis Bryant err by leaving early? Who has a great landing … Continue reading →

Discussing the ACC’s Decision to Stay at Eight Games – MarkRogersTV

Follow @Ryan_Kantor I was on MarkRogersTV to discuss and debate the ACC’s decision to remain at an eight-game conference schedule. Although the other “Big Five Conferences” (B1G, Big12, Pac-12) have moved to nine-game conference schedules, the SEC and ACC decided to go the other direction and hold steady at eight games. They also instituted a … Continue reading →

Tajh Boyd – Clemson’s Program Revitalizing Quarterback

Follow @Ryan_Kantor March 10th, 2014 Tajh Boyd, Clemson’s record setting quarterback, was selected with the 37th pick of the sixth round in the 2014 NFL draft by the New York Jets. Now that he’s officially off to the NFL, we look back on his legacy at Clemson and the immense impact he has had on the program. … Continue reading →

Thom Tillis Takes NC GOP Senate Primary, Avoids Runoff

Follow @Ryan_Kantor Tuesday, May 6th Thom Tillis the Speaker of the North Carolina House won the GOP U.S. senate primary and hit the crucial 40% mark to avoid a runoff election. Tillis won while fending off both Republican contenders and attack ads from Senator Reid’s PAC (Senate Majority PAC) that claimed he called Obamacare “a great … Continue reading →

Sports, Politics, and Music by Ryan Kantor

Home Runs, Apple Pie, and Rock 'n Roll

Assessing the Greatest Clemson Football Coaches of All Time

Why a Clemson National Championship Would Mean So Much

My Journey Touring College Football Stadiums

The Ideal College Football Playoff – Video Debate

Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shlaes