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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 2008

Page

13

Swinney named Clemson head coach at 39

Dabo Swinney accepts the Clemson football job with a five year contract after Tommy Bowden's resignation. He brings no prior head coaching or coordinator experience and aims to rebuild a struggling Tigers program by reshaping staff, practices, and fan engagement.

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Clemson fans embrace Dabo Swinney after interim hire boosts morale

Local Clemson supporters in Aiken County praised Dabo Swinney after a late season surge, noting his work ethic and player connection. They credited his recruiting and sidelines leadership for a three game win streak that included a 31 14 rout of South Carolina, making him a favored choice to fill the head coaching role.

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Swinney Biography Highlights Pelham Native Coach’s Rise

William Christopher Swinney known as Dabo Swinney is a Pelham Alabama native born November 20 1969. He played as a walk on wide receiver at Alabama 1990 92 and earned a 1992 national title. He coached wide receivers at Alabama 1996 2001 and Clemson 2003 08 before becoming Clemson head coach in 2008. He was named fifth best recruiter by Rivals com in 2006 and has overseen 15 former players drafted or signed as free agents.

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Punisher Williams wins interim title in 154-pound bout

Paul Williams remains active by moving through weight classes and stopping Verne Phillips by eighth round TKO to claim the IBF interim junior middleweight title. Trainer George Peterson credits body attack as key while noting Williams coped with a cut from an accidental head butt. Phillips turned 39 the fight week. Williams 27 in July.

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