Carter’s interesting perspective on Swinney defending the team

CLEMSON – Dabo Swinney’s voice is one of defense for the Clemson Tigers since the latest loss to NC State. Following the game, he took full blame for the shortcomings against the Wolfpack, but it’s drawn an interesting perspective from a Clemson star. Linebacker Barrett Carter is one of many catalysts for the Tigers’ defensive […]

‘He’s Our Freakin’ Quarterback’: Swinney Wants Support for Klubnik

Cade Klubnik has had his ups and downs in his first full season as the starter, but Dabo Swinney still has plenty of faith in the sophomore quarterback. “He’s had a bunch of good plays, he’s had a few tough plays along the way. He’s growing. I mean, I think this kid’s going to be […]

Swinney: ‘The adults have left the building in this country’

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney had plenty to say during his weekly press conference Tuesday, including some comments about overly critical people who “attack” players. Swinney summed it up by saying “it’s just sad” that has become accepted in today’s society. “It’s disappointing when we attack these kids,” Swinney said. “These people that sit behind […]

Swinney Asked if Tigers Might Give Helms a Chance

Dabo Swinney says Clemson hasn’t been in a situation yet this season where the Tigers felt the need to bench their starting quarterback, Cade Klubnik. However, Swinney didn’t rule out the possibility of that happening moving forward. During his radio call-in show Monday night, Clemson’s head coach was asked at what point the Tigers might […]

Swinney’s Tuesday Press Conference Report

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney’s weekly press conference on Tuesday was lengthy and spirited as Clemson’s head coach discussed a number of different topics. Watch Swinney talk about his passionate radio show response to Tyler from Spartanburg, negative fans, Saturday’s game against Notre Dame and much, much more: We have just added a new special to […]

Swinney Explains Why Negative Fans Hurt the Program

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney clarified two things regarding Clemson fans during his weekly press conference on Tuesday. The first is he appreciates the majority of the fan base and he brags about them all the time. “I have great appreciation for our fans. They are amazing,” Swinney said. Secondly, fans like Tyler from Spartanburg, are […]

Swinney Talks Emotional Response to ‘Idiot’ Caller

During his weekly Tuesday press conference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was asked about his emotional, fiery response during his radio show last night to the call from Tyler from Spartanburg. “I had some idiot go Old Testament on me, and he got an Old Testament response,” Swinney said. “Y’all print that one!” Swinney added. […]

Swinney Updates Shipley’s Status

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney held his weekly press conference Tuesday and gave the latest on the status of star running back Will Shipley. Swinney said Shipley is “day-to-day” ahead of Saturday’s game against Notre Dame. On Sunday, Swinney said Shipley was in concussion protocol and they’d just have to wait and see as far […]

Swinney, Klubnik ‘Never Going to Get Used’ to Losing

CLEMSON – Clemson’s comeback efforts fell short in Carter-Finley Stadium, and each week continued to be a sobering experience for a program that isn’t used to losing. It’s not just the Tigers program either. It’s the players and the coaches. Head coach Dabo Swinney has led Clemson to 10-win seasons since 2011 and that’s over. […]

Swinney ‘Most Frustrated’ He’s Been in Quite Some Time

How this season has unfolded for Clemson (4-4, 2-4 ACC) has made Dabo Swinney as frustrated as he’s been in quite some time. The Tigers have lost four games in a season for the first time since 2011 and have four ACC losses for the first time since 2010. With consecutive losses to Miami and […]