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Dabo Swinney, the most winning coach in the history of Clemson football, has transmitted an ardent message to those who expressed criticism of the football program in the middle of a 1-2 start to season.
This year’s Clemson team was responsible for meeting high expectations that fans and supporters had used in the Swinney era. But
However, a defeat of 17-10 against LSU in their first season game quickly tempered at least some of these expectations. Clemson rebounded in week 2 with a victory at the end of Troy. But the heartbreaking defeat last Saturday against Georgia Tech again aroused criticism.
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Clemson Tigers Dabo Swinney head coach on the field before a match against Georgia’s Bulldogs at the Mercedes-Benz stadium. (Brett Davis / USA TODAY SPORTS)
When the media availability of Tuesday, Swinney responded to the concerns about the start of Clemson 1-2 by pointing to the balance sheet since his name of the head coach in 2009.
“Listen, I know that everyone is frustrated, but 17, we had a bad season. The worst season we had in 14 years is nine victories and it happened once. It is not that we have not had bad times. I would say that it is a bit and a bad time. We have registered for this 14 -year -old situation.
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“This season is not yet written. What is so bad in our program? How many programs in university football register to have nine victories like their worst season in 14 years? We can suck this year and put a frightening egg, but I don’t think. Perfect.
Clemson Dabo Swinney’s head coach, center, walks with his players before a university football match in NCAA against Georgia on August 31, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (AP photo / John Bazemore)
The only dull season Swinney mentioned was probably a reference to the 2010 campaign, when the Tigers finished with a 6-7 file. Clemson has won at least 10 games in 13 of the last 14 seasons.
Clemson will have the opportunity to bounce back from their last defeat when they return home to welcome Syracuse on September 20. Tigers are overwhelming favorites during the next inclination of the Atlantic Coast conference.
While Swinney recognized the criticism surrounding his work as a coach, he also noted that he had faced more difficult situations throughout his life.
“Why would I not have faith? This is not the worst thing that happened to me in my life and it will not be the case. Critic and all … I understand. And it is justified because people care. People want to demolish you and see that you are not better appearing or promoting a story.
Clemson’s head coach Dabo Swinney looks in a university football match in NCAA against Louisville on November 2, 2024, in Clemson, South Carolina. (AP photo / Jacob Kupferman)
“As a Christian, I like the Lord. My identity is not the dashboard or a football coach. I may not always be happy, but I always have my joy. I have had enough praises and hate to last three lives. My life is built on a foundation of Christ. This is where my peace comes. If you don’t have that, it is difficult to understand that.
Tuesday is not the first time that Swinney has been forced to postpone questions about the football program. Swinney has regularly faced criticism since 2020, last year Clemson qualified for the university football playoffs.
Swinney led Clemson to two national championships in three years – in 2016 and 2018. Clemson will enter the match on Saturday with Troy outside the Top 25 ranking.
