Dabo Swinney was definitely an fascinating title who was introduced up when legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban introduced his retirement earlier this winter.
Swinney, who has been head coach at Clemson since 2008, is a two-time nationwide champion. Because it pertains to Alabama, although, he has deep ties. He walked on as a large receiver with the Crimson Tide in 1989 and earned a scholarship in 1991, 1992 and 1993. He additionally began his teaching profession with the Tide, first as a graduate assistant after which as a large receivers and tight ends coach.
Swinney was Alabama through-and-through earlier than he went to Clemson, however now that he is change into a legend in his personal proper with the Tigers, it appears like he gave the thought of changing Saban in Tuscaloosa little or no (if any) thought.
Talking in regards to the situation on Wednesday, Swinney was clear that he is pleased that Alabama landed on former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer as Saban’s alternative. He is pleased with what he is acquired at Clemson, too.
“I’m pleased for Alabama. I like Alabama. That’ll by no means change. However I like Clemson, too,” Swinney advised reporters (h/t On3). “And I’m pleased with my job. I’m pleased for Coach Saban. Had an excellent dialog with him. What we talked about will keep between us, however simply targeted on what I’m doing.”
Swinney is a multi-time nationwide champion and will very simply relaxation on his laurels, however he is targeted on what he is doing at Clemson proper now for a cause. After a stretch that noticed Clemson make the Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship 4 out of 5 years, successful all of it twice, the Tigers have now gone 4 seasons in a row lacking the CFP.
