The Heisman Trophy race is fully underway in college football and Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence's lead could be shrinking. Brent Venables and Tony Elliott talk about their sides of the ball with updates on Xavier Thomas and the offensive line. Tuesday Tiger of the Week Ajou Ajou is a Canadian sensation flashing plenty of potential at receiver. Follow Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car wil...
Oct 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 76
No. 1 Clemson knocked off a 1-win Syracuse team by 26 points, but it wasn't the prettiest effort. Tiger head coach Dabo Swinney wasn't pleased with "negative" questions in a win. There were three lessons learned from this one, including some positives. Finally, "Inside the Box Score" looks at what went right and what went wrong in the victory. Follow Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car ...
Oct 26, 2020•25 min•Ep. 75
No. 1 Clemson hosts Syracuse as a 46-point favorite, but let's be real. It's gonna be a blowout, so why not do a comparison/contrast of the Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide? Also, three players to watch Saturday against the Orange, including a key receiver. And then final thoughts on this matchup as well as a couple key ACC games. Follow Brad Senkiw @bradsenkiw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit Roc...
Oct 23, 2020•25 min•Ep. 74
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney updated his team's injuries heading into Saturday's noon game against Syracuse, including his backup quarterback situation. Syracuse went from nearly hosting the hottest college football show on the planet one year to a massive underdog the next at Death Valley. Where has it all gone wrong? And finally, it's the weekly look into Tigers in the pros with an update on the surgence of receiver Tee Higgins and a look at games involving former Clemson players in the NFL...
Oct 22, 2020•24 min•Ep. 73
In this week's fact or fiction, let's take a look at Amari Rodgers in the ACC, whether Davis Allen is Clemson's best tight end right now and if the Heisman Trophy race is down to the two teams' quarterbacks. Also, the No. 1 Tigers are dominating in large part due to the turnovers and what that means for both sides of the ball. And finally, what test does a huge favorite need to pass this week? Follow host Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing...
Oct 21, 2020•24 min•Ep. 72
No. 1 Clemon put up a historic 73 on the scoreboard at Georgia Tech to improve to 5-0. Let's recap the big win and what lessons were learned, including a day the defense grew up for Brent Venables. Also, Monday means a deep dive into numbers with "Inside the Box Score," a statistical look at how the Tigers blew out the Yellow Jackets. And finally, news and notes, including injury updates on backup QBs D.J. Uiagalelei and Taisun Phommachanh. Follow host Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Support ...
Oct 19, 2020•25 min•Ep. 71
No. 1 Clemson is looking to roll past the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday, and host Brad Senkiw gives you a look at three key questions that will be answered in this one, including the Tiger secondary's recent propensity for turnovers. Travis Etienne is one of three players to keep a close eye on, and it's not just because he's can score at any moment. It's because he's knocking on the door of more record-breaking moments. Is this going to be an easy cover for the Tigers and how will thi...
Oct 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 70
On this Thursday episode, things get started with an update on Clemson receiver Justyn Ross, who put a helmet on this week for the first time since having surgery over the summer, and when will he get back on the field? Also, Trevor Lawrence is the frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy but could something he enjoys doing on the football field prove detramental to his chances of winning the award? It's Clemson Tigers in the Pros day, and there's a new NFL team in the Lawrence sweepstakes, plus forme...
Oct 15, 2020•25 min•Ep. 69
No. 1 Clemson begins to hone in on Georgia Tech. In this episode, head coach Dabo Swinney talks about his 12-year anniversary and why he compared Deshaun Watson to a legendary NBA star. Fact or fiction: Clemson doesn't have enough productive receivers...The Tigers have two legit Heisman contenders...Clemson can lose a regular-season game and still make the CFP. What's are the biggest tests a 27-point favorite will face Saturday at Georgia Tech? Follow host Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Supp...
Oct 14, 2020•22 min•Ep. 68
It's a heavy Brent Venables episode as the Clemson defensive coordinator talks about Xavier Thomas and how he prepped for Miami plus what he thinks of Travis Etienne and Tony Elliott in "He Said/He Said." There are updates on Clemson's opponent for next Saturday as well as this week's foe, Georgia Tech. It's also time for Tuesday Tiger of the Week and Jalyn Phillips gets highlighted for his big game against Miami. The young safety tells you how he ended up at Clemson and what it's like playing w...
Oct 13, 2020•23 min•Ep. 67
No. 1 Clemson doesn't just hold serve against a top-10 team, the Tigers throttled Miami. Host Brad Senkiw gives you three lessons learned about whether Miami was overrated or not, how Brent Venables continues to dominate game plans and why special teams has a problem on its hands. Let's go "Inside the Box Score" with an in-depth look at which statistics turned out well for the Tigers, including third-down defense and rushing yards per carry. Finally, there are some updates on Clemson's roster, i...
Oct 12, 2020•21 min•Ep. 66
It's time to take a hard look at No. 7 Miami vs. No. 1 Clemson with three key questions that must be answered Saturday night. Then it's on to three Clemson Tigers to keep an eye on including two key defenders and one emerging receiver. Finally, what's at stake for both the winner and loser in this top-10 showdown? Will Clemson prevail on the big stage once again? Follow host Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices...
Oct 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 65
Clemson's top-10 showdown with Miami could be decided by one key factor: How will the No. 1 Tigers defend Miami's tight ends, especially Brevin Jordan, the team's leading receiver? Host Brad Senkiw tries to answer that question in this episode. Also, the 2015 Clemson-Miami game was a nightmare for one of them and a jumping off point for the other. Senkiw relives that historic rout Clemson put on the Hurricanes. Finally, it's Thursday so it's your Clemson Tigers in the pros. What led to the decis...
Oct 08, 2020•24 min•Ep. 64
Clemson continues preparing for the top-10 showdown with Miami inside Death Valley on Saturday night. Host Brad Senkiw catches you up on the latest news and notes from Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney. How will the atmosphere test Clemson in a night game? Is Miami ready for this kind of stage? Finally, it's a game of fact or fiction concerning what people will be saying about the Tigers if they earn another big victory. Follow Brad Senkiw on Twitter @bradsenkiw Follow Locked on Clemson Podcast @Cl...
Oct 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 63
Why should 2020 be different when it comes to judging college football teams? Host Brad Senkiw tells you this episode of Locked on Clemson Podcast. It's also "he said/he said" day and you'll hear from Brent Venables and Tony Elliott on what they think about their respective sides of the ball coming out of the win over Virginia. And it's "Tuesday Tiger of the Week," where you'll hear about a player who excels on and off the field and this week it was super easy picking Clemson's all-time leading ...
Oct 06, 2020•23 min•Ep. 62
Clemson found its toughest test yet in a 41-23 victory over Virginia to improve to 3-0 on the young season, and in this episode, Brad Senkiw tells you what was learned about a team that faced adversity in a game for the first time. In "Beyond the Box Score," stats and numbers tell a story about how the Tigers put the game away and kept the chains moving on third downs. Plus, special teams shined again for Dabo Swinney. Finally, Senkiw gives you a roster update on where injured players stand and ...
Oct 05, 2020•23 min•Ep. 61
It's almost game time in Death Valley and host Brad Senkiw gets you ready for No. 1 Clemson's ACC showdown with Virginia. First, he reacts to the biggest news of the week: freshman running back Demarkcus Bowman has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Senkiw also gives you three players to keep a close eye on in Saturday's game, including an offensive Tiger who hasn't been used much this season. Finally, you'll get three keys to the game and a prediction on how it will all play out for the Tigers a...
Oct 02, 2020•22 min•Ep. 60
Just days away from gameday, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gives a horticulture lesson while also updating the health status of his team heading into Saturday night's game against Virginia. Host Brad Senkiw gets you all caught up on what's going on around the No. 1 Tigers. Senkiw also offers three questions about Clemson on Saturday, including will they look sharp out of the gate coming off a bye-week layoff? And finally, it's a Thursday edition of your Clemson Tigers in the pros, with a recap...
Oct 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 59
Clemson could use a step-up in competition this week with Virginia coming to town. Host Brad Senkiw tells you why it's important for the No. 1 Tigers to begin putting together their identity for 2020 while you'll also get personnel updates and what it's like dealing with COVID-19 for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. Finally, Trevor Lawrence is all the rage on Sundays as NFL fans weigh in on social media. Lawrence tells you how he's handling all of that attention while also trying to lead his tea...
Sep 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 58
Along with Saturday's game against Virginia, Clemson adds another primetime showdown with next week's opponent. Host Brad Senkiw breaks down the latest news and updates coming out of Tiger Town, including the latest personnel developments on Derion Kendrick and Mario Goodrich. Plus, Senkiw introduces "He Said/He Said" where you hear from players and coaches followed by insight and stats related to what they had to say. Finally, Tuesday Tiger of the Week profiles Clemson offensive tackle Jordan M...
Sep 29, 2020•21 min•Ep. 57
Clemson's first bye week is over and the No. 1 Tigers turn their attention to the Virginia Cavaliers. Host Brad Senkiw gets you caught up on the storylines to pay attention to this week with "Water Cooler Discussion." Then Senkiw breaks down what Clemson's next two opponents, Virginia and Miami, did in ACC play over the weeknd. Finally, Senkiw tells you why the Tigers' early bye week came at a good time what Dabo Swinney's team has done the previous five years with double-digit days to prepare. ...
Sep 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 56
While there's no Clemson game to break down to wrap up the week, there is still a lot to analyze to get you over the bye week on the Locked on Clemson Podcast, part of the Locked on Podcast Network. One of the biggest storylines of the Tigers' season is the talented freshman trio of Myles Murphy, Bryan Bresee and DeMonte Capehart up front on defense. They've allowed the line to be the one of Clemson's strengths, and host Brad Senkiw tells you what the means for later in the season once veterans ...
Sep 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 55
Brad Senkiw brings you daily Clemson coverage, Monday through Friday on the Locked on Clemson Podcast, part of the Locked on Podcast Network. In this bye-week episode, he goes over position grades after the first two games based on what the Tigers have looked like against Wake Forest and The Citadel. Senkiw also dives into preseason question marks the No. 1 Tigers had and how many have already been answered this season. And finally, it's the Thursday debut of Tigers in the NFL, where storylines ...
Sep 24, 2020•23 min•Ep. 54
Locked on Clemson Podcast host Brad Senkiw provides you with a daily glance of the Tigers. Clemson football is enjoying a bye week but there is still plenty of news coming out of the program when it comes to roster updates, not injury reports. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provides insight into several players who have been banged up. Plus, he takes a look at special teams, which after years of being a weakness appears to be a strength through two games. The Tigers have made five consecutive C...
Sep 23, 2020•21 min•Ep. 53
This is the first episode with new host Brad Senkiw, who is bringing you everything going on around the Clemson Tigers, including the No. 1 team in college football. While some young players showed they had plenty to learn in last week's 49-0 win over The Citadel, the team also continued to shed light on what it can be in 2020 with an unusual shutout by the defense. Plus, is Clemson's running back room too full? Also, you'll go "Beyond the Boxscore" to look at stats that helped Clemson win, incl...
Sep 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 52
We listen in on the way Dabo Swinney is engaging with his players and staff. We also get an update on injured players, why offensive line coach Robbie Caldwell attended an online staff meeting "in the buff" and how the Tigers are keeping in shape during this hiatus from campus and the state-of-art training facilities. And what are we to make of Louisville being named to USA Today's post-spring top 25? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Mar 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 51
Dabo Swinney reaches out through a video post to update Tigers fans about what's happening with the team during this extended hiatus. We also dive into Deshaun Watson's cryptic tweet and what a Clemson Mt. Rushmore would look like (hat tip to ESPN's David Hale). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020•31 min•Ep. 50
Pat Daniel (SportsTalk Radio Network) is back with us to discuss which Tigers he most wanted to see in the now cancelled Spring Game, debate which former Clemson player is the best pro and why missing St. Patrick's Day hurts so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2020•25 min•Ep. 49
We take a look at one of Clemson's biggest stars, wide receiver Deandre Hopkins, being traded away by the Texans. And what was Brad Brownell's reaction to the ACC tournament being cancelled? We were there with coach Brownell when it happened in Greensboro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 48
We're reporting the latest changes to the sports landscape from the ACC basketball tournament in Greensboro, NC, and continuing to track the latest in Tigers basketball, baseball and football. Monte Lee and the Tigers win in the 11th, Dabo has a reunion with Sammy Watkins and Brownell's squad advances into quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 12, 2020•28 min•Ep. 47
