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  • It's In The Game: An Inside Look at EA Sports College Football

    It's In The Game: An Inside Look at EA Sports College Football
    Jun 13 2025
    We're hopping on the sticks and diving deep into the world of EA Sports College Football. Host Ross Taylor is joined by an all-star lineup of guests: Ben Haumiller (Principal Game Designer, EA Sports), Andrew Bender (Brand Partnerships Manager, EA Sports), and Matt Kamph (Sr. Director of Social Media and Digital Initiatives, Clemson.)

    The crew discusses the incredible fan reaction to the game's return after an 11-year hiatus, the meticulous process of building authenticity into the game—from replicating Clemson's run down The Hill to adding real coaches like Dabo Swinney—and the unique partnership that helped bring the digital Death Valley to life. Get an inside look at new features coming in College Football 26, learn the story behind Cade Klubnik's Deluxe Edition cover, and find out what it takes to get over 11,000 players into one of the most anticipated video games of all time.
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    58 min
  • What it's like to be a freshman with Clemson Football

    What it's like to be a freshman with Clemson Football
    May 30 2025
    Coming up on this edition of Two Right Turns, we sit down with three of our newest Tigers and early enrollees: running back Gideon Davidson, offensive lineman Easton Ware, and defensive lineman Amare Adams!

    Get to know the freshmen as they discuss their "welcome to college football" moments on the field, the biggest adjustments from high school to the collegiate level (both academically and athletically), and the unique culture that made them choose Clemson.

    They share insights from their official visits, the decision-making process behind enrolling early, and how veteran teammates have taken them under their wing. Plus, the guys answer fan questions from the mailbag, covering everything from their favorite midnight snacks to how they handle competition, and Gideon shares his inspiring adoption journey.
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    56 min
  • NFL Dads Brandon Jacobs and Keith Brooking on Why Clemson Was The Right Place For Their Sons

    NFL Dads Brandon Jacobs and Keith Brooking on Why Clemson Was The Right Place For Their Sons
    May 9 2025
    Former NFL Pro Bowler Keith Brooking (father of Logan Brooking) and Super Bowl Champion Brandon Jacobs (father of Brayden Jacobs) join the show!

    We dive into why they wanted their sons to continue their football and personal development at Clemson. Their own remarkable journeys in the NFL and the paths that led them there. The unique recruiting experiences of Logan and Brayden, including Brayden's unwavering conviction about choosing Clemson and the impact of Coach Swinney's famous "program meeting" and what parents should look for and consider during the college recruiting process.

    Get a unique parent's perspective on what it takes to raise a Division I athlete and why Clemson stands out, from two men who have reached the pinnacle of the sport.

    Watch the full video on ClemsonPlus.com or YouTube.
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Coach Batson REVEALS "Smooth Hands" origin speech and why he's stepping away

    Coach Batson REVEALS "Smooth Hands" origin speech and why he's stepping away
    Apr 25 2025
    Following his recent announcement, longtime Director of Football Strength and Conditioning Joey Batson sits down for an in-depth discussion on this episode. Coach Batson shares the "why" behind his decision to make the 2025 season his last, reflecting on nearly 40 years in the profession and his time at Clemson under Coach Bowden and Coach Swinney. He reveals the story behind the iconic "smooth hands" 4th Quarter video speech, discusses the critical summer "Transformation Phase," the philosophy of the "Engine Room," how strength training has changed, and shares memorable stories - from his pro-wrestling fandom to working with hockey great Jerry York and President George W. Bush.
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    1 h et 1 min
  • Masters Champion Trevor Immelman + Cade Klubnik and Wade Woodaz talk Spring Ball

    Masters Champion Trevor Immelman + Cade Klubnik and Wade Woodaz talk Spring Ball
    Apr 11 2025
    Fore please! Masters Champion Trevor Immelman joins the podcast and breaks down the golf swings of Cade Klubnik and Wade Woodaz, we discuss spring practices and how the guys are adjusting to the pro model of college football.

    00:00 » Intro
    1:22 » Overview of Spring Ball
    14:57 » How Cade Klubnik has grown under Coach Riley
    20:30 » Interview with Trevor Immelman
    42:02 » Trevor breaks down Cade and Wade's golf swing
    52:00 » Pit Stop presented by Darlington Raceway
    58:30 » Getting the Pro experience in College
    1:02:44 » Emerging Leadership

    To watch the full video, visit ClemsonPlus.com
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Revenue Sharing, Recruiting and Retention

    Revenue Sharing, Recruiting and Retention
    Mar 28 2025
    This week on 2 Right Turns, we have the chance to sit down with GM Jordan Sorrells and Director of Player Evaluation and Acquisition Kevin Kelly. We dive all in on how we're balancing tradition with the new realities of NIL, revenue sharing, and the transfer portal, all while keeping that championship culture intact.

    00:00 - Intro
    01:10 - Kevin Kelly NFL Experience and Background
    08:20 - How Success at Clemson stands out in the NFL
    14:15 - Revenue Sharing and NIL with Clemson Football
    22:50 - Why Clemson is positioned to thrive in the new era
    35:00 - Life of an NFL scout
    38:00 - What are Revenue Sharing discussions really like?
    43:45 - Fast Facts presented by Darlington Raceway
    48:00 - Relationship building in the recruiting process
    51:50 - Why Retention is critical in Roster Building
    55:10 - Fan Mailbag

    Watch full video at ClemsonPlus.com
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    1 h et 5 min
  • Super Bowl Champions join the show, NFL Journeys, Fan Mailbag

    Super Bowl Champions join the show, NFL Journeys, Fan Mailbag
    Mar 14 2025
    This episode features a special reunion with Super Bowl LIX champions Will Shipley, K.J. Henry, and Jeremiah Trotter Jr. of the Philadelphia Eagles. We dive deep into their Super Bowl experience, reflecting on the parade, their success this postseason, and their time at Clemson with a few questions from the fan mailbag.

    See full video on ClemsonPlus.com
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    34 min
  • Legacy and Leadership with Tom Allen and Ben Boulware

    Legacy and Leadership with Tom Allen and Ben Boulware
    Feb 28 2025
    Step inside studio C in the Clemson Athletics Branding institute with Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen and Linebackers Coach Ben Boulware as they discuss the core values that drive success on and off the field. From family values to player-led leadership, hear how they are building a championship culture and we reminence on the infamous 2015 'hurricane' game.

    View the full video on ClemsonPlus.com
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    57 min