Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has expressed his frustration with fans who have high expectations for the team. Swinney believes that it would be beneficial for Clemson to lose more games in order to weed out fair-weather fans. The coach's comments have caused a stir among the fan base, with some questioning his approach. Swinney's remarks come as the team prepares for their upcoming games, with uncertainty surrounding the return of key players such as running back Jovantae Barnes and tight end Brock Bowers.
It’s not Dabo Swinney ‘Joking’ that upsets Clemson fans. It’s the fear of losing their spot in the college football hierarchy that’s concerning for a fan base, athletic department: @TreyWallace_ https://t.co/h3edxVahYA
It shouldn’t be Dabo Swinney’s ‘Joking’ that upsets Clemson fans. It’s the fear of losing their spot in college football hierarchy. https://t.co/h3edxVahYA
Clemson's Dabo Swinney criticizes percentage of fans who bring negativity: 'They're part of the problem' https://t.co/NLE2FimVr0
Bulldogs expect 'warrior' Brock Bowers to be back, just don't know when (Via AJC News) https://t.co/BVpb64KMtb
Dabo Swinney Is Crying About Fans Expectations, Thinks It'd Be Good For Clemson To Lose More Games So People Get Off Their Bandwagon https://t.co/C1qyHmuTDJ https://t.co/y3ps7QMVqh
Clemson fans have been spoiled over the past decade. So after a 4-2 start, a frustrated Dabo Swinney says maybe they need to lose a few games to "lighten up the bandwagon." https://t.co/jJ5HoIKYbf
Dabo Swinney Is Crying About Fans Expectations, Thinks It'd Be Good For Clemson To Lose More Games So People Get Off Their Bandwagon https://t.co/C1qyHmuTDJ https://t.co/44zoSmMA5u
Brent Venables "hopeful" Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes will be available at some point in second half of season. Plus, trio of cornerbacks expected to return for #Sooners this week against UCF https://t.co/wSOGGtXH1v https://t.co/g2dKYToJ9L
Buckeyes coach Ryan Day, asked about injured players Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams. Doesn't go into specific situations but says, "Hopefully, we'll have all those guys back for Saturday."
Dabo Swinney indicates Sheridan Jones, Nate Wiggins and Antonio Williams should be back against Miami: "We anticipate having everybody."
Dabo Swinney: "We anticipate having everybody" for the Miami game coming off the bye week. That would include WR Antonio Williams (ankle), CB Nate Wiggins (knee) and CB Sheridan Jones (headaches, sickness) -- three starters who missed the Wake Forest game
Dabo Swinney: "I think we can play with anybody in the country and can beat anybody, but we can also lose to anybody. That's kind of where we are in college football right now."
Dabo Swinney's daily presser starting up. Says this Miami offense is the same as the one Clemson faced last year, except QB Tyler Van Dyke is healthy. "That was the difference in the game for them," Swinney said. Says the Canes can beat anybody in the country, like Clemson.
Dabo Swinney's pre-Miami presser getting underway. Calls the Hurricanes a "really really good team ... loaded all across the board on both sides of the ball" with a ton of offensive playmakers a la Florida State. Clemson has won four straight in the series, most recently 2022
Dabo Swinney, on his radio show, says he spent his off Saturday watching a ton of college football and has also apparently discovered the YouTube TV multi-view function: "One of my boys figured out how to put four games on the TV so that was fun."