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Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:01 PM
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Dabo Swinney is sitting down for an extended interview session with the media
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:02 PM
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Swinney says this team will be junior-led. 6 scholly seniors, 28 juniors and 21 sophomores
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:02 PM
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Swinney says the sophomores and juniors have played what seems like 3 seasons in 2 years - 30 games
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:03 PM
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Dabo says this will be best OL he has had. And the offense will start up front
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:03 PM
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He says Maverick Morris and Justin Falcinelli are valuable and will take a step forward
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:04 PM
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He points to Simpson, Anchrum and Pollard played 15 games last season and earned valuable experience
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:04 PM
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On the QB - we have to go with how it plays out. If a guy deserves to play he will play.
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Deserves to play based on what?
Jul 19, 2017, 9:18 AM
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Seniority?
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Probably quarterback playing skills
Jul 19, 2017, 9:57 AM
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Just a guess though
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That wasn't the case in 2014.***
Jul 19, 2017, 10:25 AM
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:05 PM
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if three guys show they deserve a shot once the season starts, then they will get a shot. Points to NFL getting 4 preseason games
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:05 PM
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Swinney says QBs were live three times in the spring to see who wanted to compete
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:06 PM
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Swinney says coaches are like everybody else - they will have to see fall camp plays out
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:06 PM
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With 10 days to go in fall camp they will hone in on two guys
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:07 PM
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Swinney says Watson wasn't ready early on, but he grew into the role during season's first three games.
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sorry not buying it***
Jul 18, 2017, 8:38 PM
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Re: sorry not buying it***
Jul 18, 2017, 8:53 PM
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Lol
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:08 PM
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Swinney on QB - you can't anoint somebody. Because of chemistry and culture someone has to go earn it
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:08 PM
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Swinney says Bryant gives Clemson the best chance to win today
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:08 PM
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He is anxious to see who put the work in over the summer and who wants the job
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:09 PM
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If it takes playing two or three games, then we will. That is where we are and we will go from there
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:09 PM
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Swinney says the staff will decide this week if the QBs will be live during camp. Won't be during scrimmages
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:10 PM
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Swinney is raving about Tre Lamar, who weighs 250 right now.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:12 PM
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Swinney says Clemson's coaches didnt visit other schools. Had a lot of schools come see them
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:13 PM
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Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema visited Clemson, was blown away by new facility
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Hopefully Bret didn't break the slide.
Jul 18, 2017, 8:57 PM
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If anyone can, his lard ace can.
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A few years ago it was Mark Mangino...
Jul 18, 2017, 10:00 PM
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then it was Rob and Rex Ryan. Now Bret Bielema.
Good grief, do we have open buffets for these guys? LOL!
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Didn't Ralph Friedgen visit too?***
Jul 19, 2017, 9:22 AM
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:15 PM
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Dabo on Renfrow - when you split up teams in the neighborhood, you pick him. He just knows how to play
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:18 PM
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Dabo says Renfrow survives on being crafty and smart.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:19 PM
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Dabo says Deshaun was a big advocate for Renfrow
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:21 PM
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Dabo says there is a walk-on named Will Swinney that isn't too bad
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:22 PM
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Dabo says he is sad because Will moved out of the house
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:23 PM
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However, he gets to be around Will more now than ever. Never been on the football field with him
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:24 PM
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Dabo says Kendall Joseph gets overlooked by everybody but offensive coordinators
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Well he is on the Butkus watch list***
Jul 19, 2017, 10:01 AM
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:24 PM
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He says Joseph is one heck of a football player. Had the big stop against OU in the Orange Bowl
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:25 PM
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Dabo says Kendall was better than BJ Goodson, who is now starting for the Giants
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 9:29 PM
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> Dabo says Kendall was better than BJ Goodson, who is
> now starting for the Giants
"Better" how? BJ was bigger and badder and a better run stopper, and, no, I'm not saying Joseph isn't great too. They're different players I think.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 10:58 PM
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> > Dabo says Kendall was better than BJ Goodson, who
> is
> > now starting for the Giants
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> "Better" how? BJ was bigger and badder and a better
> run stopper, and, no, I'm not saying Joseph isn't
> great too. They're different players I think.
Leave him alone, he's on a roll.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:25 PM
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Dabo says Kendall let Ben handle all of the outside stuff, but it will now fall to him this year. Like DW4 in the respect department
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:27 PM
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Dabo on Deon Cain...he has shined since he got here, but the light can get brighter. He has had some big moments
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Thanks for updating us on current information
Jul 18, 2017, 8:33 PM
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Enjoyed you passing along fresh info.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:27 PM
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Dabo says Deon wasn't very focused in 2015. Now he's focused. Hw wants lights on late each night because he has work to do
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:28 PM
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Dabo says Cain was a huge spark in the national championship
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:28 PM
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Dabo says Ray-Ray is one of the most talented guys on the roster. "He's gifted. Just a gifted football player."
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seems like he gets rayray in doghouse fast tho***
Jul 18, 2017, 8:39 PM
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:29 PM
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Dabo says McCloud can be the best punt returner in the country if he has the right mindset. Saw an edge to McCloud this spring
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:31 PM
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Ray-Ray is coming off a hand injury similar to Renfrow. Had a screw inserted in his hand. Might be limited at start of camp
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:41 PM
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When did ray ray get hurt? Hope for speedy recovery.
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:31 PM
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Dabo says Tucker Israel has had a tough summer. He has a stomach issue, throws up a lot, done a lot of tests. Colonoscopy and endoscopy
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:32 PM
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Dabo says Israel has lost a lot of weight. Right now trying to fight back and get healthy. He's a great kid
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Re: Dabo Swinney evening press conference
Jul 18, 2017, 7:33 PM
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Dabo now talking about the group that went to work at Adobe this summer.
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DHood...thanks for the many updates...good stuff***
Jul 18, 2017, 8:20 PM
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So Many
Jul 18, 2017, 7:55 PM
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^^^Big Dex's midnight snack tonight^^^
Jul 18, 2017, 9:01 PM
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He's a growing boy, ya know?
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