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In Clemson's recruiting lingo, 'commitment' not to be taken lightly

When a prospect declares his interest in making an early commitment to Clemson, often one of the first things Dabo Swinney does is to try talking him out of it. Call him old-fashioned if you want, but Swinney doesn’t want … Continue reading

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Tyler Shatley's offensive line move all about getting the right fit

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney’s mind is always churning. Clemson’s energetic head football coach says he’s always finding ways to make his team – and his program – better, even when he’s traveling to the next recruiting visit or rubber-chicken banquet. … Continue reading

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Back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes put bite into Dabo Swinney's vision

It’s just another step. A long stride for sure. Top-10 recruiting classes don’t grow on trees, and Clemson – for the first time since the end of the Danny Ford era – has back-to-back top-10 classes in hand (according to … Continue reading

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Could D.J. Reader be Clemson's next great two-sport athlete?

CLEMSON — During Dabo Swinney’s three-plus years as Clemson head coach, he has developed a happy partnership with veteran baseball coach Jack Leggett. Swinney and his family have season tickets at Doug Kingsmore Stadium, and he has been among the … Continue reading

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From a solid base, Tigers follow the recruiting talent trail wherever it leads

Where do they come from? As close to home as Daniel High, and as far away as Niagara Falls. It really doesn’t matter to Dabo Swinney or Jeff Scott. Clemson’s tri-state recruiting base is just that – a base, a … Continue reading

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New Tigers assistant: 'We'll win'

CLEMSON — Dabo Swinney was assured he made a quality hire to fill Clemson’s defensive coordinator vacancy while attending an event in Houston on Thursday as coach after coach approached the Tigers’ head coach to congratulate him. Mark Crammer/AP Newly … Continue reading

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Five true freshmen who can make an impact in 2012

CLEMSON – Dabo Swinney said he is always thinking about his roster. When traveling on recruiting trips this winter Swinney was always moving names around tenuous depth charts constructed on legal pads, thinking about where players might fit. Additional coverageClemson … Continue reading

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Swinney Goes In Depth About His 2012 Signees

<!– –>   Tweet – A A A + <!– –> CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Fresh off a surprise Atlantic Coast Conference title, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has snagged another highly-rated recruiting class as he tries to rebuild the Tigers … Continue reading

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Craig Dismissed From Clemson Football Team

<!– –>   Tweet – A A A + <!– –> CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson reserve wide receiver Joe Craig was dismissed from the team by Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney announced the move on Wednesday night, saying Craig … Continue reading

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Backup WR Craig dismissed from Clemson

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP)—Clemson reserve wide receiver Joe Craig was dismissed from the team by Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. Swinney announced the move on Wednesday night, saying Craig was permanently dismissed for violating team rules. He didn’t specify what rule was … Continue reading

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