Legends and Legacies

CJ gets to Clemson and hits the ground running, literally. But a coaching change his junior year makes him questions his future with the Tigers. Transfer? Go pro? Stay and believe in Dabo? CJ, Dabo and others tell the story behind Spiller's crossroads and the legacy it left.

The Dabo Swinney interview for this podcast was so compelling that we decided to release in it's entirety. Host Jeff Fischel and Coach Swinney talk at length about CJ Spiller's recruitment and spark it was to Clemson's near decade of dominance.

Clemson now sits among College Football’s elite, but the Tigers haven’t always been the ACC's apex predator. Back in 2005, they were just “little ole Clemson” until a trip to Florida by then recruiting coordinator and WR coach Dabo Swinney changed the trajectory of Clemson's program for decades to come. Over 3 episodes, we dive into the story of CJ’s recruitment while talking with guests Dabo Swinney, CJ Spiller, Tom Luginbill, and Tommy Bowden. Relive CJ and Clemson’s run to greatness as we tell the story over first hand-accounts, big play calls, and unique perspectives.

The spark that ignited Clemson’s run to prominence can be traced back to top recruit CJ Spiller’s commitment to the Tigers. Landing such a big time player opened the eyes of future big time recruits that paved the way to Clemson’s dominance. Good thing the WR Coach who recruited him didn't give up on trying to land him...