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Dabo Swinney, the winning most coach in Clemson football history, delivered a fiery message to those who have expressed criticism of the direction of the football program in the middle of a 1-2 start to the season.
This year’s Clemson team was tasked with meeting the high expectations that fans and supporters were used to in the Swinney era. But
However, a 17-10 loss to LSU tempered in their season open at least some of these expectations. Clemson jumped back in week 2 with a Come-From-Bag victory over Troy. But this last Saturday’s heartbreaking loss to Georgia Tech triggered criticism again.
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Clemson Tiger’s main coach Dabo Swinney on the field before a game against Georgia Bulldogs at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Brett Davis/USA Today Sports)
During Tuesday’s media availability, Swinney treated concern about Clemson’s 1-2 Start by pointing to Track Record since he was appointed head coach in 2009.
“Listen, I know everyone is frustrated, but 17 years we have had a bad season. The worst season we have had in 14 years is nine wins and it happened once. It’s not that we haven’t had bad moments. I would say this is a low and a bad moment. We have been in this situation many times. We are a big program because we have always reacted. 9-4? “
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“This Season Isn’t Written Yet. What’s So Bad About Our Program? How Many Programs In College Football Would Sign Up To Have Nine Wins As They Worst Season In 14 Years? We May Suck This Year And Lay A Freaking Egg, But I don’t think so. Because We’ve Always Battled and Responsed.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, Center, goes with his players before a NCAA College -Football match against Georgia 31 August 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The lonely deficient season mentioned Swinney was probably a reference to the 2010 campaign when the tigers ended with a 6-7 record. Clemson has won at least 10 matches in 13 of the past 14 seasons.
Clemson will have an opportunity to rebound from their recent defeat when they return home to host Syracuse on September 20. The tigers are overwhelming favorites in the upcoming Atlantic Coast Conference Tilt.
While Swinney recognized the criticism about his coaching job, he also noted that he has been exposed to more difficult situations throughout his life.
“Why shouldn’t I have faith? This isn’t the worst thing that has happened to me in my life, and it won’t be people wanna tear you down and don’t see you make themselves look better or promote some tales.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney looks at under a NCAA College -Football match against Louisville on November 2, 2024 in Clemson, South Carolina. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
“As a Christian, I love the Lord. My identity is not the scoreboard or a football coach. I may not always be happy, but I always have my joy. I have had enough praise and hatred to last three lifetime. My life is built on a foundation of Christ. It is where my peace comes from that purpose in life.
Tuesday is not the first time Swinney has been forced to avert questions about the state of the football program. Swinney has routinely been criticized since 2020, last year Clemson went on to College Football Playoff.
Swinney Coachede Clemson for two national championships in three years – in 2016 and 2018. Clemson will enter the upcoming Saturday Matchup with Troy outside the 25 best rankings.
