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From the desk of the CWO: What does the data say?
The second Clemson Well-Being Council convened in June to continue the process of building our whole community well-being strategy. We focused on a review of existing data sources to describe the health risks of the population. At Clemson, we do some robust data collection — especially for the student population....
Dabo Swinney Defends Clemson Football: Consistency Amid Criticism, Highlights Recent Success
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney addressed recent perceptions that the Clemson Tigers football program has declined, despite their recent successes. “We’ve been very consistent, even the last three years,” Swinney said in an interview with 247 sports. “There’s a perception, a narrative that gets drummed up that we stink, that we’re no good because we haven’t made a Final Four. We made it six years in a row. It’s hard, you know?”
Clemson Tigers News: CJ Spiller, Kim Graham-Miller, Millie Thompson
The Tigers will add Kim Graham-Miller and CJ Spiller to the Ring of Honor. Clemson Athletics has announced the next two Tiger athletes who will be inducted into the Ring of Honor. The Tigers will add Clemson Track & Field’s Kim Graham-Miller and Clemson Football’s CJ Spiller. Graham-Miller...
Lighting up the lakes with fireworks
Clemson promises a lighted Lake Hartwell from tonight’s fireworks show, starting at 9:15. If you are going, parking is available in Lot 3A, near the intramural fields next to the baseball stadium. Walhalla’s Independent Fest takes place tonight, starting with the opening of a Main Street carnival at 6 o’clock. At 9, around dusk, look for the city’s annual fireworks display. Seneca plans fireworks tomorrow night, to cap off its July 4 celebration at Gignilliat Field.
Top NC prospect Leo Delaney says Clemson's family feel is 'second to none'
Clemson’s relationship with one top prospect is on the rise. Leo Delaney of Charlotte (NC) Providence Day High announced in early June that he had received an offer from the Tigers. According to most recruitment outlets, Delaney is one of the nation’s best offensive linemen for the class of...
Clemson, South Carolina, creating ordinance to govern shelter for dogs during extreme temperatures
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson city officials are creating an ordinance that governs when dogs should have adequate access to shelter during extreme temperatures. The ordinance passed the city council during their meeting, on Monday night. "The city had fewer than, I think it was eight animal complaints last year,...
Photos: Ex Clemson football player encourages youth, 'who was I going to be as a man?'
Motivated is what many call the speaker who shifted gears from a student-athlete who played in a football national championship to a person preparing for life after college football at Clemson University and Boston College. Motivation comes with a purpose, too, and Dr. Richard Yeargin III expects it from the...
HBCU champs get commit from former Power Five safety
Defending HBCU national champion Florida A&M has just added a former Power Five defender to its roster. Brayln Oliver, a former safety at Syracuse and Louisville, has committed to Florida A&M. The Anderson, SC was listed as the No. 43 safety by the 247Sports Composite rankings for the 2021 class. He was a three-star Rivals.com […] The post HBCU champs get commit from former Power Five safety appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
'I've always loved playing against them': Here's how Reese Basinger chose Clemson softball
Reese Basinger is the latest Evans softball alum to make her mark in Division I softball. A three-time All-Big South performer at Winthrop, she became the newest addition to the Clemson softball program last week. Upon entering the transfer portal after the 2024 season, Basinger quickly became one of the most sought-after college softball players in the country.
Greenville Liberty, Clemson star reaches professional dream
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Julie Mackin just signed with Lexington FC for the inaugural USL Super League season, which made her the first Greenville player to go straight from the Liberty to the pros. “It’s a dream come true,” Mackin said. “I’ve been wanting to do this since I...
Baker brings 2 Super Bowl rings to Clemson
In sports, they say that when your playing days in sports are all done, all you have left are the memories. But for die-hard Clemson University sports fans, they just hired a very talented person (Joe Baker) to help keep the memories alive for several years down the road. All of those great plays you see at a Clemson football or basketball game (or any of their other sports) – will now be captured for several years down the road for the local fans.
Fans Roasting Clemson After Apparent Flaw With Video Game Uniforms
College football fans are clamoring about the new details we learned about on Tuesday with a six-minute video detailing “Dynasty mode” in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 video game. The breakdown was narrated by none other than Kirk Herbstreit and was filled with gameplay footage and cut ...
Clemson lacrosse flips another 5-star recruit from Syracuse, midfielder Aubrie Eisfeld
After flipping the commitment of the No. 1 player in the 2025 class, Alexa Spallina, from Syracuse to Clemson, the Tigers have flipped another 5-star recruit from the Orange. Eisfeld is currently the No. 6 overall player in the class, making this already stacked Clemson recruiting class that much more stacked. Head coach Allison Kwolek has been on fire lately recruiting, with the program trending in the right direction. As reported by Inside Lacrosse, Eisfeld initially committed to Kayla Treanor and the Syracuse Orange on September 19. Hailing from Bayport-Blue Point High School in New York, Eisfeld is a talented midfielder. She plays club lacrosse for the Long Island Yellow Jackets 2025 Spallina team alongside fellow standout player Alexa Spallina.
Music Professor Recalls Legacy of Her Grandmother, an Early Anderson Graduate
A highlight for Winnie Reid Newell was being in AU's Golden Anchor Society. Miss WInnie is pictured second from right on the front row. Deirdre Welborn has happy memories of sitting on the bench beside her grandmother, Winnie Reid Newell (known by everybody as “Miss Winnie”), who would play hymns on her Steinway piano.
City of Anderson approves 2024-2025 budget, includes pay raises, funding for firefighters
The City of Anderson's 2024-25 budget includes a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for full-time and permanent part-time city employees, a full year of public safety salary adjustments, and funding for capital projects such as the Linley Park Project and utility line upgrades/replacements. On June 24, the City of Anderson approved its 2024-2025 budget of $84,757,127 for the current fiscal year. This is an increase of 2.33% from the prior fiscal year of $82,842,152. ...
Sexton Design and Development makes its mark in the Upstate
Design and construction go hand and hand. Architects are responsible for creating designs that fits each customer’s needs and are feasible for contractors to build. Contractors must execute the architect’s vision in a cost-effective, timely manner for their customers. This collaboration process, however, isn’t always cohesive, especially when...
Why Clemson joining the SEC wouldn't be such a bad thing for South Carolina football
The rivalry between the South Carolina football program and the Clemson Tigers is one of the best in the country. The game doesn't always get the national recognition it deserves, but hostility in the rivalry is high. This year's game is set for November 30th, and the winner will have bragging rights for the next year.
Kier Meredith shifts from playing for the Drive and at Clemson to coaching for team USA
Kier Meredith played baseball at Clemson from 2017-2021, then played three seasons of minor league baseball, including last year with the Greenville Drive. However, during the offseason, Meredith ended his playing career to take a job as a scout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shortly after the career change, he was asked if he’s like to […]
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