Clemson had a tumultuous football season that fell below expectations in 2021. Despite that, they still managed to battle their way to 10 wins behind a defense that remained elite despite a bevy of injuries. Some position groups shined while others struggled. As a 2021 season review, I delved into the stats, PFF grades (based … Continue reading
Nearly every American has been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Sports fans have missed March Madness and at least to-date the NBA and NHL playoffs. MLB’s opening day and the Masters have also suffered lengthy delays. More importantly, over 75,000 Americans have died and over 33,000,000 have become unemployed as a result of lockdowns … Continue reading
I’ve long heard stories of folks traveling the country visiting Major League Baseball’s stadiums. As I walked to another new football stadium, I realized I’ve had a similar journey as a student and young alumni of Clemson University. As of this writing, I’ve attended 88 Clemson football games, most in Death Valley, but many in … Continue reading
Follow @Ryan_Kantor We’re inching ever so close to football season, and Shakin the Southland has a huge day tentatively set for Monday, August 31st with dozens of Clemson Football Season Preview articles being published on that date. For my part, I have an in-depth season preview with input from bloggers across multiple SB Nation ACC … Continue reading
Follow @Ryan_Kantor MarkRogersTV invited Dan Rubin of BC Interruption and myself onto his video channel to discuss the top wide receivers in the ACC. How many Clemson receivers cracked the top five? Would a Tiger rank #1? Check out the fast-paced 11 minute video and share your thoughts by tweeting me at @RyanKantor. Ryan Kantor’s Top … Continue reading
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Clemson’s Spring Game is on April 11th. What are we looking for in Spring Practice leading up to the showcase? We discuss on MarkRogersTV. 0:28 – Offensive Line Issues: Jay Guillermo is not in Clemson at the moment and there are “no expectations” regarding his return. That means there is a hot competition … Continue reading
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
Follow @Ryan_Kantor It was just announced that the SEC has decided to continue with their eight-game schedule, though they will mandate that teams schedule at least one opponent from the ACC, B1G, Big 12, or Pac-12. This is perfect as it grants SEC teams flexibility while simultaneously bolstering their strength of schedule, which will be … Continue reading
Follow @Ryan_Kantor Mark Rogers of MarkRogersTV invited me on his show this week to debate what the ideal NCAA football playoff would look like. I argued that the new four-team playoff system going into effect next year is the best format, and it’ll be the best postseason in all of sports. Mark Rogers argued for … Continue reading
One of the more common debates that crops up among Clemson fans is what denotes success. What is a good season? What is a failure? What is greatness? And so the debate ensues. As a results-oriented individual, I like to define success and my college football fanhood is not exempt. One person I often exchange tweets … Continue reading
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