Clemson’s Dabo Swinney once again dismisses critics and leads Tigers to the College Football Playoff
Associated PressCLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney doesn’t see this season much differently than others in his long, successful career: Criticism over his philosophy, his team counted out early before celebrating another season on top. Swinney’s heard the critics throughout his tenure, which began as interim coach midway through the 2008 season, on a multitude of topics, from religion, to his past views of paying players and his lack of awareness, in the eyes of some, by wearing a “Football Matters” shirt in 2020 while others protested the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. “This,” third-team AP All-American linebacker Barrett Carter said of the achievements, “is what we expect.” Carter acknowledged the 24-7 noise from outsiders, something players, in their late teens and early 20s, can’t avoid. “But I’m not in the strategy sessions.” Mac Lain has questioned Clemson’s portal-resistant stance the past few years, although he was heartened that Southeast Missouri State receiver Tristan Smith committed Monday.
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