What are the three bold predictions for the Clemson Football season? Damian believes QB1 Cade Klubnik is going to have a great season but how great? He predicts Klubnik to have a season similar to Trevor Lawrence in 2019. Will the Clemson Tigers have a 1,200-yard receiver? Damian believes so and he predicts which receiver will have the big year in Death Valley. The defense for the Tigers is star-studded. Damian believes they can eclipse 50 sacks in 2023. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Be...
Aug 28, 2023•22 min•Ep. 196
Damian is joined by former Clemson Football's defensive end K.J. Henry. Henry is prepping for his final preseason game in the NFL with the Washington Commanders. How did Clemson prepare him for the NFL and how has the transition been? Henry explains how being a part of a star-studded DL room at Clemson helps him adjust to the same type of situation with the Commanders. Which 2023 Clemson Football DL does he believe will be SPECIAL? On the Prowl, a 5-star 2025 OT is drawing major offers and Clems...
Aug 25, 2023•28 min•Ep. 195
The final three games of the Clemson Football schedule are on the grading scale. Damian does not foresee Georgia Tech being a real threat to the Tigers. Their best players departed through the transfer portal and it does not look like they'll be able to compete with Clemson. Drake Maye leads the North Carolina Tarheels into a rematch of the ACC Championship game. Can he get revenge after last year's loss? Damian explains what makes UNC somewhat dangerous. The South Carolina Gamecocks came into D...
Aug 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 194
The Clemson Football Team has a tough stretch of their 2023 schedule. Starting with going on the road to face the Miami Hurricanes Football team. Damian details what makes them a moderate threat to the Clemson Football team. What are their strengths and weaknesses on paper? North Carolina State is not being taken seriously. Damian believes they are less of a threat to Clemson than Miami. A lot of changes to their program on the offensive side of the ball. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish is Damian'...
Aug 23, 2023•27 min•Ep. 193
Grading the Clemson Football schedule continues. Damian goes through the next three games on the schedule and grades how big of a threat the teams are. Starting with the Florida State Seminoles. Damian believes they are the BIGGEST threat to the Clemson Football team in 2023. This game is going to be a heavyweight fight. The Syracuse Orange have lost five straight games to the Tigers. How much of a threat will Dino Babers's squad be in 2023? The Wake Forest Football team gave Clemson a run for i...
Aug 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 192
Could Clemson be the second-best team in this division? Is Florida State ready to take the crown? Is N.C State poised to make a surprise run? Plus, what are the expectations around the conference? Damian Parson from Locked On Clemson, Grayson Boone from Locked on Wolfpack, Dalton Pence from Locked On Louisville, Owen Valentine from Locked On Syracuse, Alex Donne from Locked On Canes, AJ Black from Locked On Boston College, and JJ Jackson from Locked On Blue Devils joins our Locked On ACC hosts, ...
Aug 21, 2023•46 min•Ep. 191
The Clemson Football 2023 season kicks off in two weeks. Damian is going through the schedule in teams of three. He begins with the first three games of the season. The Duke Blue Devils are one of the biggest tests for the Tigers this season. How high on a scale of 1-10 did they rank as a threat to the Clemson Football team? Charleston Southern Buccanneers are the first "Cupcake" opponent on the Tigers' schedule. This game should be an easy victory. How low or high will the Florida Atlantic Owls...
Aug 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 190
247Sports named Clemson Football's Peter Woods to their Preseason Freshman All-American Team. Damian loves the talent and versatility that Woods adds to the Tigers' defensive line. How would he deploy the 5-star defender? ESPN's Jordan Reid predicts how many Tigers' will be drafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. Damian believes the number could be even higher if the season goes according to hopes. Head Coach Dabo Swinney is instilling a winning mentality with Fall Camp. It's all about team building, che...
Aug 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 189
The Clemson Football team competed in their final team scrimmage of Fall Camp. The starters faced off with the second-teamers. Who stood out? The offense reportedly won the day. Head Coach Dabo Swinney liked what he saw from multiple second-teamers. Coach Swinney compared Cade Klubnik to Deshaun Watson but in what way? He is impressed with how Klubnik has performed in Fall Camp. What young freshmen defensive back has earned early playing time? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Nutrafol Take...
Aug 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 188
The Clemson Football team found themselves ranked inside the AP Preseason top 10 polls. Does Damian like or agree with the positioning inside the top 10? Should Clemson and FSU be higher? Linebacker Wade Woodaz brings the versatility to play multiple positions for the Tigers' defense. Head Coach Dabo Swinney explained this recently. Whether at Mike or Will linebacker, Woodaz has a place to make an impact in 2023. Running Back Phil Mafah discussed the new offense and what he has seen in camp. Exp...
Aug 16, 2023•22 min•Ep. 187
The Clemson Football team had their first full-team scrimmage of Fall Camp. What are the big takeaways? Damian highlights "competitiveness" and how impactful it can/will be on the team. How did Cade Klubnik handle his first scrimmage this fall as QB1? Kicker Robert Gunn nailed 60 and 70-yard field goals in practice. How impactful can this big-legged kicker be to this team's success? Which players were held out of the scrimmage but expected to return soon? Head Coach Dabo Swinney is leaning on th...
Aug 15, 2023•23 min•Ep. 186
Heading into 2023, the Clemson Tigers' defense will be relied upon to get them to the College Football Playoffs. Damian details what is the strength of this talented Tigers defense. This defensive line is uber-talented and versatile. They can force teams to be one-dimensional. What areas on the defensive side of the ball can the Tigers improve? Damian believes it starts with the pass rush & coverage being tied together. Lastly, the Tigers' offense being better this season can help elevate th...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min•Ep. 185
Clemson Football Sophomore WR Antonio Williams is feeling great heading into his second year with the Tigers. He talked about the struggles of being a student college athlete as a freshman. He is in a better place mentally and physically heading into his sophomore campaign. How will his development improve his productivity in 2023? Damian believes the Clemson offense can have two 1,000-yard receivers. Is Adam Randall one of those possible WRs and on the verge of a breakout campaign? Two freshman...
Aug 12, 2023•23 min•Ep. 184
The word from the Clemson Tigers' fall camp practices is QB1, Cade Klubnik is handling the offense incredibly well. Sources have told Damian, Cade "looks different". The sophomore QB has the offense under control and is poised to have a strong season. Is there a battle for one of the starting offensive tackle positions? It appears so. Tristian Leigh and Collin Sadler have upped their game this summer/fall. There is no clear-cut lead from what Damian has been told. How will this battle end with m...
Aug 10, 2023•25 min•Ep. 183
Clemson Football's right tackle Blake Miller started every game in 2022. Damian watched his tape, what were his findings? What are Miller's strengths and weaknesses from last season's film review? Keeping QB Cade Klubnik upright is pivotal for success. Klubnik was named as one of five sophomore QBs on the Davey O'Brien watchlist. This award is given to the nation's best QB. How steep of a hill/mountain is this for Klubnik to climb? QB2 Hunter Helms Jr reminds Damian of former Clemson backup Chas...
Aug 09, 2023•26 min•Ep. 182
The Clemson Tigers football team lacks depth at the defensive end/edge positions. Damian puts the spotlight on freshman TJ Parker to make an impact and possibly play a bigger role than most believed initially. How important is this if it comes true? 247Sports ranked their top 69-70 Power 5 quarterbacks. Where did Clemson's Cade Klubnik land and does Damian agree? How high is a fair range for him to climb into during the season? The ACC is discussing expanding and adding not 1, not 2, but 3 new t...
Aug 08, 2023•26 min•Ep. 181
All eyes are on the Clemson Tigers as a potential conference exit from the ACC. As a result of the conference realignment in college football, are the Tigers the next to be on the move? Damian believes they should strongly consider moving to the Big 10 or the SEC. Freshman OT Zack Owens is under the spotlight. How talented is the former 4-star recruit? Damian wants to see how he handles himself in fall camp. The Clemson Tigers Women's Basketball team landed a 5-star and top-ten 2024 scoring guar...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 180
We are closer to the Clemson Tigers hitting the field for the 2023 College Football Season. Before that, ACC preseason votes were made and the Tigers are the betting favorites to win the ACC this season. Does Damian agree or should there be another team in the mix? How big of a gap was there between the Tigers and the field? The Clemson Tigers received seven of the 27 All-ACC Preseason team votes. Cade Klubnik was not featured, is that a snub? Ruke Orhorhoro and Tyler Davis are on the Outlander ...
Aug 04, 2023•27 min•Ep. 179
The Clemson Football staff remains "On The Prowl" for more recruits. They have offered a 4-star 2025 offensive tackle that has impressed Damian. What qualities would Thomas bring to the Clemson Football program? The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is annually awarded to the Top defensive player in the nation. The Tigers have multiple defensive players on the watch list but who is missing? At one point, Clemson was viewed as WRU! One of the top programs in terms of wide receiver talent. Are they still vie...
Aug 03, 2023•24 min•Ep. 178
Damian is joined on today's show by Clemson Football's OL Mason Johnstone. They discussed the changes and differences between last season's offense and this new one under OC Garrett Riley. How hard of a worker is Cade Klubnik? There is worthy praise for the hardworking offensive linemen. Mason explains how talented the Clemson front seven is. Xavier Thomas, is the defensive X-Factor in 2023? On the Prowl, a 4-star 2024 LB receives his offer to Clemson. Damian breaks down his game and abilities. ...
Aug 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 177
The Clemson Tigers Football team begins Fall Camp. Damian discusses a few things he is looking forward to ahead of the 2023 college football season. How quickly the offense can gel and find continuity will be important. Damian believes this will dictate how successful the team is through the first three to five weeks to start the season. The "Spotlight" is on the new projected starting OT Tristan Leigh. Can he find his footing and consistency to hold down the blindside for QB Cade Klubnik? Is 20...
Aug 01, 2023•25 min•Ep. 176
Clemson Football's tight end Jake Briningstool will be the biggest mismatch weapon in 2023. The combination of his height, weight, and speed makes him an ideal candidate to dictate and/or indicate coverages. Coach Richardson views Briningstool as a "tendency breaker" and Damian agrees. Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader is confident 2023 is the year the Cuse defeats the Tigers. Damian says, "Not So Fast My Friend"! There is a reason Clemson has won the last 5 meetings. Will it be six in a row? Former 4...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 175
The ACC media kickoff was held and the Clemson Tigers made their appearance. Head Coach Dabo Swinney answered questions and made real emphasis on WINNING! Coach Swinney praised Cade Klubnik for his winning ways and expects big things from QB1. He explained despite everything going on in college football, winning trumps all. Cade Klubnik took the podium and discussed what parts of his game he focused on this off-season. He has the right mindset and work ethic to be GREAT! Klubnik speaks on the th...
Jul 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 174
In today's episode, Damian breaks down Clemson Tigers RB Will Shipley based on his film review. Is Shipley the "TRUE" RB1 for the Tigers' offense? Damian believes so! How well will Shipley fit into new offensive coordinator Garrett Riley's scheme? Pro Football Focus has tabbed Shipley as the ACC's Heisman dark horse. Damian discusses the possibilities and path for this to be achievable. On The Prowl, we head to the hardwood as Damian discusses the newest member of the Clemson Tigers Basketball r...
Jul 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 173
Clemson Tigers 2024 recruiting class received another big boost. 4-star CB Corian Gipson announced this past weekend that he is joining the Tigers football team. Damian discusses his athletic background, what he brings to the secondary, and how it impacts the future of the defense. Which freshman offensive players are on Damian's radar as we approach fall camp? He discusses a few freshman WRs to keep an eye on in camp. Lastly, DB coach Mike Reed is excited about his young defensive backs taking ...
Jul 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 172
Clemson Football was unable to secure 5-star recruit Mike Matthews, who chose the Tennessee Volunteers. Is it a big deal or no big deal? Damian says it is not a big deal and explains why. Does Dabo Swinney's offense have enough weapons currently and in the next recruiting class? Damian believes so. LB Sammy Brown gets a big-time college comparison via ESPN. Is it valid? On The Prowl, a 3-star IOL gets his offer from the Tigers. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps ...
Jul 21, 2023•24 min•Ep. 171
Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney gave high praise to his star QB/WR tandem during their annual Summer Media Outing. Coach Swinney raved over both Cade Klubnik and Antonio Williams's work ethic and how they've improved their body's physical appearance. 4-star 2023 QB Christopher Vizzina is headed down the path of being redshirted. Dabo Swinney has a plan, does Damian agree with it? The defensive coaches all provided encouraging statements regarding year two under DC Wes Goodwin. Is the Tige...
Jul 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 170
ESPN CFB analyst Greg McElroy ranked his preseason top-10 teams. The Clemson Tigers found their way on the list but were they too high or too low? Damian details his opinion. McElroy predicted the Tigers' win/loss record but Damian is not in agreeance with the former Alabama QB. Is Clemson wide receiver Beaux Collins due for a bounceback/breakout campaign in 2023? Damian believes there is a path for this to happen. Also, the offense can benefit from this said Damian. He breaks down how to best u...
Jul 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 169
247Sports listed their most meaningful games of the 2023 CFB season. Clemson had two games land on their list. Against FSU and Notre Dame. Damian reacts to these selections and explains how impactful they can be on the Tigers making the CFB Playoffs. Former QB/WR Will Taylor announced he is focusing solely on playing baseball going forward. Damian believes this is great for his career. On The Prowl, 4-star 2025 ED placed Clemson inside his top 10 schools. He is building a great relationship with...
Jul 14, 2023•28 min•Ep. 168
The top overall recruit in South Carolina places Clemson in his top 7 schools. What does he bring to the table? Clemson Tiger recruiting has been up and down for the 2024 class. 4-star IOL Casey Poe has committed to Alabama over Clemson. That is three consecutive OL recruits the Tigers have failed to close on for the 2024 cycle. But Damian says, there is still optimism with one offer left to commit. Who are the Top 5 ACC NFL Draft Prospects? Locked On ACC ranked them and Damian makes cases for a...
Jul 13, 2023•27 min•Ep. 167
