In a fiery and introspective segment of his Tuesday press conference, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney confronted the frustration of a 3-5 season, admitting he’s “pissed” about the results and revealing a stunning personal critique: he believes he’s “gotten away from my instincts” as a coach.
When asked if he’ll have a hard time convincing fans this season is just a “one-off,” Swinney was blunt, stating he has no control over that but will stand on his dominant track record.
’11 Championships in 14 Years’
Swinney made it clear he won’t apologize for his program’s success and will be the one to defend it, even if he’s angry about the current product.
“All I can say is… Again, 11 championships in 14 years, so… Not 20 years ago, like, the past 14 years. And played for 3 more,” Swinney said. “If people don’t believe after all that… That, because of one bad season, no, that’s… I mean, I can’t do anything about that.”…