Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney has expressed his frustration with a percentage of fans who bring negativity to the team, stating that they are part of the problem. Swinney believes it would be beneficial for Clemson to lose more games to weed out fair-weather fans. The coach's comments have sparked a debate among Clemson supporters, with concerns raised about the fear of losing the team's position in the college football hierarchy. Swinney's remarks have drawn attention to the expectations placed on the team and the impact they have on fan behavior.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is speaking with the media on his Sunday call. On the Tigers' turnover issues, inability to finish, says "I'm responsible for that." "Never been through anything like it ... we can't quite seem to put it together.'"
Is it fair to question the foundation of Clemson football? Could this be a case of Dabo Swinney's success being more tied to generational quarterbacks rather than his coaching acumen?
Clemson is 3-5 in its last eight games vs Power Five teams. Also 5-6 in last 11, which would equate to about a full season of games . Its two wins this year have come over Syracuse and Wake, who are a combined 1-6 in the ACC.
Dabo Swinney was self-deprecating about his need to watch football on his week off. But the Tigers' leader was anxious to get back to games. "I love to be in the fight, man,” he said. Clemson gets its wish - a game of consequence - right out of the bye. https://t.co/OETPk3eDVT
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
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
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