Damian kicks off the show with On The Prowl. Clemson has lost the battle for another talented 4-star offensive lineman. Is this a bad sign for the 2024 class and what are the ramifications? Damian takes a look at Clemson's NIL valuations. Are there reasons to be concerned with the Tigers' NIL status among Power 5 schools? How can this make or break recruiting? Locked On ACC, ranks the top 5 ACC fan bases. Damian explains why he AGREES with the list and how they are ranked. Support Us By Supporti...
Jul 11, 2023•27 min•Ep. 166
Clemson's RB2 Phil Mafah is under the film review microscope. What does Damian learn about his game? Does Phil Mafah need to touch the football more this coming season? Damian says, YES! He is the perfect complement to RB1 Will Shipley. Athlon Sports chose two games for their potential 2023 CFB playoff contenders. The Tigers made the list, of what two teams landed as potential "trap games". On The Prowl, Clemson loses the battle for a 4-star OL to the Tennessee Volunteers. Support Us By Supporti...
Jul 10, 2023•29 min•Ep. 165
Clemson has two of the best LBs in all of college football. Damian checks the tape on middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr and details what makes him such a special talent. What are the differences between him and fellow Clemson LB Barrett Carter? 247Sports broke down Power 5 head coaches based on their records vs the top 25 teams. Where does Dabo Swinney rank in the nation? On the Prowl, a four-star OL recruit verbally commits to the Tigers and brings more physicality to the trenches. Support ...
Jul 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 164
Damian is joined by star safety and defensive back Andrew Mukuba. They discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the 2023 Clemson Tigers and Mukuba's personal experiences. Mukuba explains how special the 2023 Clemson Tigers' defense can be and the talent they have all over the field. How is he preparing for the 2023 CFB season to help lead this team? Mukaba detailed three of the Tigers' most important offensive players, especially QB Cade Klubnik. Is 2023 a breakout season for former Clemson RB...
Jul 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 163
Cade Klubnik is the subject of "Checking The Tape" on today's episode. Damian watched Klubnik versus the UNC Tarhells and the Tennessee Volunteers. He broke down what he saw on tape in the first two segments. What were the good and bad takeaways from Klubnik's final two 2022 performances? On the Prowl, 4-star 2024 IOL Casey Poe enjoyed his visit and learning about the Clemson Tigers' "realness". He placed them as a finalist to choose from. What other Power 5 blue blood school is in content with ...
Jul 03, 2023•28 min•Ep. 162
Heading into the 2023 season, who are the top 5 offenses in the ACC? Damian reacts to the rankings made via Locked On ACC. There were a few things that Damian disagreed with. North Carolina State has a stronger case than Pittsburgh in his opinion. Is North Carolina the unquestioned best offense? Damian does not think so. He feels there is a case for them to be lower. Where does that leave the Clemson Tigers? Is their ranking correct? Should they be higher or lower? How strong is the Clemson Tige...
Jun 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 161
Locked On ACC ranked the top 5 Head Coaches in the ACC conference. Of course, Clemson's Dabo Swinney remains at the top. Who are the other four head coaches joining Dabo in the top 5? Damian makes a case for Tarheels' Mack Brown to be higher on the list. Are there any threats to Dabo for the number-one spot? Damian is passionate regarding former Clemson star QB Tajh Boyd. He believes Boyd was drafted a few years before his time. Would Boyd be more successful in today's NFL offense? On The Prowl:...
Jun 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 160
The ACC has plenty of talented quarterbacks heading into the 2023 college football season. Damian took the task to rank the starting quarterbacks. Where does Clemson Tiger Cade Klubnik land behind North Carolina's Drake Maye and Florida State's Jordan Travis? Duke's Riley Leonard finds himself as a big-time riser after his 2022 performance. Checking The Tape, Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter is under the film microscope. Why is Damian so high on the talent of Barrett Carter? Is he the best LB o...
Jun 28, 2023•28 min•Ep. 159
Clemson's defense has two of the best defensive linemen in college football. Damian checks the tape for Tyler Davis and believes he is an outstanding player. Damian explains Davis' strengths and concerns. 247Sports gave high praise to Clemson defensive end coach Lemanski Hall in their 2023 coaching ratings/rankings. Lastly, On The Prowl, the Tigers are closing in on a 3-star OL recruit that brings nastiness and physicality to the trenches. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Make Ever...
Jun 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 158
Clemson Tiger defensive linemen Bryan Bresee is getting ready for the first training camp of his NFL career with the New Orlean Saints. Damian details what he expects from Bresee for camp and in his rookie season. ESPN ranked the top teams of each decade since the early 1920s. Where did the Tigers rank in the 2010s and 2020s? Damian takes a slight objection to the rankings. On the Prowl: Clemson is courting the top OT prospect in the 2025 recruiting class. Is he a dude? Damian certainly thinks s...
Jun 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 157
Head coach Dabo Swinney is one of the best coaches in the entire nation. Fox Sports tabbed Coach Swinney as the best QB developer in the ACC Conference. Damian read over the argument and agreed. Coach Swinney has developed some talented QBs over his 15 seasons. CBS Sports projected and ranked the top defensive front seven units in college football. Does Damian agree with where the Clemson Tigers ultimately landed? How many spots would he move them up? On The Prowl: Clemson gained another 4-star ...
Jun 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 156
Current Cleveland Brown and former Clemson Tiger QB Deshaun Watson is preparing for his toughest test to date. Winning the competitive AFC North. Is there a path to success for Watson to be the best QB in the division in 2023? Damian lays out the path for Watson to lead the Browns to the top of their division. In today's "Check The Tape" segment, Damian breaks down Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro's game and potential 2023 impact for the Tigers' defensive front. On The Prowl, Clemson gets a big-time ta...
Jun 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 155
The former 5-star Oregon State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was supposed to be "UP NEXT" in Death Valley after the departure of Jacksonville Jaguars' current QB Trevor Lawrence. DJU has shown flashes throughout two seasons as the Tigers starter but consistency evaded him. What went wrong with DJU and the Clemson Tigers offense? Damian breaks down and dishes out the blame to all parties involved. A big 4-star 2024 safety announcement is incoming, which ACC powerhouse will he commit to, Clemson or FS...
Jun 19, 2023•27 min•Ep. 154
ESPN's writing staff/panel assessed the top college football defensive units for the 2023 season. They listed Clemson's defense as a top 5 unit in the nation. Even after a down year statistically, does Damian agree with ESPN's optimism? Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins is due a new contract sooner than later. Is he worth a WR1 type of contract? Damian believes so! On The Prowl: Coach CJ Spiller gets his highest-ranked RB recruit. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.co...
Jun 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 153
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Jun 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 152
The 2022 Clemson Tigers were inconsistent most of the season and still found themselves hoisting the ACC Championship Trophy. ESPN's metric model breaks the odds for the 2023 ACC Championship game into tiers. Clemson has the highest odds to return. Damian "Checks The Tape" on CB Nate Wiggins. Where does he excel and struggle? On The Prowl: a 4-star OT for the 2024 Class has Clemson inside his top 5 schools. Can they close the deal? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.c...
Jun 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 151
Clemson has one of the best safeties in college football, Andrew Mukuba. Damian debuts his new "check the tape" segment. He doves into the 2022 film to get a better feel for Mukuba's game. How big of a loss was DC Brent Venables? In his second new segment debut (NFL Tiger Report), Damian breaks down what is being said about former Tigers Justyn Ross of the Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals Isaiah Simmons at OTAs/Minicamps. Will Ross and Simmons return to their Clemson forms in 2023? Lastl...
Jun 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 150
The Clemson Tigers have been busy roaming the recruiting sphere. Over the last 48 hours, they have dominated the headlines for college football recruiting. Dabo Swinney and company secured two 5-star recruits in LB Sammy Brown and WR Bryant Wesco. Along with 4-star WR TJ Moore out of Florida. Not only did Clemson dominate recruiting, but they also knocked off Georgia, USC, TCU, Florida, and LSU for the commitment from these talented young men. This resulted in climbing the national recruiting cl...
Jun 07, 2023•25 min•Ep. 149
SportingNews ranked Clemson as the 4th best quarterback room in the ACC. They dropped a top 25 college quarterback ranking. Damian disagreed with putting Cade Klubnik dead last over a pair of young QBs with less playing experience. Head coach Dabo Swinney takes an eight-day trip to the safari. Damian believes this was a needed trip for coach Swinney as he heads into his 15th season in death valley. One of the best players in the nation and the No. 1 LB recruit of the 2024 class left his visit wi...
Jun 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 148
Two highly esteemed Clemson Tigers football team players began their NFL careers in Houston. Deshaun Watson and DeAndre Hopkins are reportedly considering reuniting with the Cleveland Browns. Do you think the idea of reuniting the Houston Texans team members who were unstoppable during their time together is good? Damian thinks so. The ACC Network has announced an exciting lineup of games to showcase their teams at the start of the season. In weeks two and three, Clemson is set to be featured. D...
Jun 01, 2023•22 min•Ep. 147
Sophomore wide receiver Cole Turner showcased his explosive ability at the end of the 2022 season. Now with Cade Klubnik at the helm full-time and a new up-tempo offense, Damian believes Cole is a perfect breakout candidate. His deep speed and basketball background translate on the field. 247Sports believes Clemson will win the ACC but miss the playoffs?? Damian disagrees! On the Prowl, another 4-star safety recruit received an offer after his recent visit with the Tigers. Malcolm Zigler has the...
May 31, 2023•25 min•Ep. 146
CBS's Dean Straka labeled Clemson QB Cade Klubnik as his 2023 offensive breakout star. Damian looks into the first-year starting quarterback and decides if he agrees with the label. There is a potential "Freshman Phenom" on the roster. Defensive linemen Peter Woods is getting high praise while being compared to a recent first-round pick. How impactful could he be as a true freshman? On the Prowl, Damian discusses a 5-star safety/athlete that has Clemson inside his five final schools. Support Us ...
May 30, 2023•25 min•Ep. 145
Heading into 2023 with a new first-year starting QB in a new offense, Clemson has to lean on their strengths. Damian believes the two-headed rush attack of Will Shipley and Phil Mafah will be the key to early success in 2023. Damian says the offensive line is where games are won/lost. He believes Clemson's 2023 talent and depth pool has the OL unit trending upward. The recruiting segment gets a name, "On The Prowl". Damian discusses the skill set of another highly touted OL that is fond of the T...
May 29, 2023•27 min•Ep. 144
With all the changes made to improve the Clemson Tigers offense, one would expect more optimism for the future. Well, ESPN's Adam Rittenburg is not as optimistic as the rest of us. He made his top-25 offenses of the future going over the next three seasons and left Clemson off. Was that a disrespectful move? Damian believes so. Is there a chance OC Garrett Riley could be one and done, leaving for a head coaching position? If the stars align, anything is possible. Damian tells us about this impre...
May 26, 2023•24 min•Ep. 143
CB Nate Wiggins is one of the more slept-on cornerbacks in college. Is 2023 his season to break out and gain national recognition? Damian believes it and that Wiggins is the defensive X-factor for the Tigers. Fanduel Sportsbook has Clemson favored over Duke to open the season by nearly 12 points. Do you agree or disagree? A big 4-star TE recruit that has Damian excited. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncolle...
May 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 142
Keeping tabs on the Clemson Tigers' recruiting trail. The program is in the sights of three 4-star recruits. OL Ronan O'Connell listed Clemson among his top 3 schools. Damian believes he could be a good addition to the 2024 class and Clemson's trenches. Staying in the trenches, Clemson is competing with 35 more offers for DE Dominic Nichols. He fits the physical mold of the Tigers' previous DEs with room to grow into his frame. Lastly, the Tigers have an in-state WR, Braylon Staley that has them...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 141
Athlon Sports honors the best players for the 2023 season by naming their preseason All-American teams. Clemson had 5 players named to a respective team. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was named to the first team as one of the best linebackers in college football. Damian brokedown Trotter Jr.'s game to explain his approval of the selection. Will Shipley received a vote as an All-Purpose Back and DP did not mind the label at all. Which defensive star fell further than expected? Also, Did Damian agree or di...
May 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 140
The Clemson Tigers have a new-look offense that is exciting. With wholesale changes on that side of the ball, someone is bound to break out. Damian's choice is young wide receiver, Antonio Williams. He breakdown his game and why he believes so strongly in Williams' game. There is an unsung hero for the Tigers offense and he plays in the trenches. Center/IOL Will Putnam is a lynchpin for the Tigers' offensive line. His work ethic and character stem from a military father. Damian believes ED rushe...
May 22, 2023•20 min•Ep. 139
Kansas, Alabama, Purdue or Houston? Which one seed has the easiest path in the NCAA tournament? St. Mary’s, San Diego State, Duke and Miami find themselves in the dreaded 5/12 matchup. Which team should worry the most? Those 8/9 matchups can be a coin flip, with Iowa vs. Auburn, Memphis vs. Florida Atlantic, Maryland vs. West Virginia and Arkansas vs. Illinois, who are the favorites? Locked On College Basketball hosts, Isaac Schade and Andy Patton breakdown every aspect of the NCAA Tournament br...
Mar 14, 2023•54 min•Ep. 138
Full breakdown on how to fill out your bracket. From the biggest upsets to the Cinderella story, and all the favorites in the NCAA Tournament. Locked On anchor Kainani Stephens is joined by Locked On SEC’s Chris Gordy, Locked On Bets host Lee Sterling, and Locked On Zags host Andy Patton to break it all down. They also turn to some local experts of the Kentucky Wildcats, Auburn Tigers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, Wisconsin Badgers, and more to help prepare you f...
Mar 15, 2022•50 min•Ep. 137
