PHYSICALITY: Tom Allen Claims Clemson Defense Will SET THE TONE This Season

Clemson Tigers ramp up urgency with aggressive staff changes and locker room shakeups as defensive coordinator Tom Allen claims this year’s unit is already “more physical” than last season. Will transfer portal newcomers and fresh competition restore Clemson’s trademark dominance? Morgan Thomas highlights Clemson’s evolving defensive attitude, explores how draws from experienced transfer players like Sammy Brown and Wade Woodaz are waking up the locker room, and breaks down Tom Allen’s critiques of last year’s lack of toughness and depth. The hiring of NFL veteran Rich Bisaccia as special teams coach signals a commitment to discipline and detail—a move that could elevate game-day execution. Key topics include physicality in short-yardage situations, rotation failures, and renewed urgency under Dabo Swinney. Can these bold moves propel the Tigers back to championship contention? 00:00 "Prove It, Tom Allen" 04:33 "Defensive Physicality and Performance" 09:01 Clemson's Depth and Physicality Concerns 13:34 "Clemson's Portal Urgency Explained" 15:43 Transfer Portal Impact on Cohesion 19:16 Clemson's Evolving Recruitment Strategy 24:02 Clemson's Special Teams Shake-Up 27:37 Dabo Swinney Elevates Clemson Leadership 30:33 Viscaccia: A Promising Clemson Recruiter 31:44 "Locked On Updates & Farewell" Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.