Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney addressed the firing of James Franklin during his Sunday teleconference, offering a measured, human response to a decision that will reshape one of college football’s most prominent programs.
Swinney called the move “sad to see,” noted that everyone in the profession understands “that’s part of the business,” but made clear that understanding does not make the moment any easier for those involved.
“We all understand that it’s part of the business … but it’s still hard,” Swinney said, adding that he has “a lot of respect for Coach Franklin and his family and wishes them well as they transition out of a longtime spot.”…