Dabo Swinney Syracuse postgame press conference

[@ekiller5689]

I have always been a closet Clemson fan because of this guy right here. Not many can say they've formed a program like this the right way and with class. He gave Syracuse so much respect and I just love this guy so much and I hope they win the rest of their games. Naysayers for clemson, you have a great head coach lay off of him.

[@encycl07pedia-]

I've always found sexually molesting players to be the opposite of classy, but maybe you think this is classy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmrIqWNpq5aLpJI

[@ekiller5689]

How is that dabos fault?

[@encycl07pedia-]

+Syracuse Orange You know, it's not Swinney's fault. It's not like the player admitted they did it before in other games and received no punishment at all. Not the head coach's fault for tolerating/encouraging such behavior. www.yahoo.com/news/clemson-players-talk-art-poking-012537997.html Favorite quote: "Listen, man, I’m not an expert on defensive schemes or tactics but it was a weird look. Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware was asked about the grab on Wednesday and he wants you all to know this is a completely ordinary thing for the Clemson defense to do because they’re a bunch of guys just trying to have fun out there. 'That’s something we’ve done all year to mess with a player. No one’s probably done it as aggressive as Christian did. We try to be a little more discreet about it and just poke somebody, but he definitely grabbed a handful. I did it against USC. The dude tweeted it. I just poked him in the butt. Like, it’s just something we do to mess with players, just to kind of break up the seriousness of the game.' "

[@PaulFrank_paz]

Class act. I don't have the words to fully express my respect for Dabo Swinney. Class act.

[@ranelllowesr.199]

Paul Frank ACC love...we takin over

[@Dannypuck]

Syracuse fan. Thanks for the kind words about us, but I wish the naysayers would back off of Dabo. He's a class act. I'd love to be in your shoes where you're at the heights you guys are at. Best of luck and I think you'll be in the playoff mix.

[@jdub1232]

Bama fan here, all respect for Dabo, that's a role model right there

[@jdeneau13]

Class act and a class program. Cuse alum and long time fan here. Damn proud of our guys for their effort last night, but mad respect to Clemson and Coach Swinney for the way they handled what had to be a tough defeat. Glad to be a part of a conference with programs and coaches like this, and I'll be pulling for Clemson to run the table and get a shot at defending their championship from last year.

[@encycl07pedia-]

You're new to the ACC. I guess Clemson players shamelessly grabbing opponents' junk is classy to you? How about cheating with pick routes to score in the red zone? Rushing the field after beating a major underdog at home? I guess Danny Ford's well-documented recruiting violations that happened at around the same time as their 1981 title* (which should be vacated if USC can get one thrown out over a gifted SUV) is unknown to you, too. Clemson fans throwing trash on the field when opponents make a big play (see Deion Sanders' punt return). That's not a class program. A coach with his tail between his legs after a loss isn't class, either.

[@jeffreyadams8345]

This guy went into SU locker room and congratulated team and coaches, I have no words to describe the class that takes!!!!!!! No words thank you coach

[@AJM-timecop]

I went to the game in Clemson & ended up in the Dome on Friday, cheering on the 'Cuse. Lost my voice. I was in absolute shock ... and was so impressed with the Clemson fans. They didn't whine. They would just come up to you, shake your hand & say Well Done. A class program & fans. Looking forward to partying up in Death Valley next year.

[@jeffreyadams8345]

Clemson fans should be proud of this guy! I live 50 miles from carrier dome, its,all the talk here! But this guy is nothing but class!!!!!

[@willpuchalsky8900]

Coach Swinney, you're a class act ! It was one hell of a night here in the Dome ! Lets go Orange ! Now Clemson, go win that National Championship for the ACC !

[@encycl07pedia-]

Conference fans are sickening.

[@Black_Caucus]

@@encycl07pedia- crybaby

[@allenward1001]

Definition of Class right here.

[@j-wil1964]

That's class right there!

[@JakeSpeed1000]

Always classy Dabo.

[@Legendary_UA]

You can't help but like Dabo.

[@SilatShooter]

I was routing for Syracuse, but Dabo is first class coach!

[@madisonpilot793]

Imma carolina fan but since Clemson is still in South Carolina I pull for them until the final Clemson and Carolina game. Clemson has had a good season like always. One loss will be ok

[@catchandreleasesnakecatche7781]

Dabo showed that his loyalty to older players will continue to cost Clemson. 15 should have started this game, but he's a freshman. Frigging embarrassing. Hard headed

[@wowme110]

This is why I like Clemson. Win with class, lose with class. I still wouldn't be surprised , if Clemson won out. I had them whupping my Cuse 49-13.

[@mrtron1850]

I actually thought back after the Wake Forest game that Clemson should rest Kelly Bryant's ankle while letting him prep for Georgia Tech and start Hunter Johnson.

[@jdrost84]

The fact we started a hurt qb is dumb and the fact that hunter didn't play makes u wonder wtf is going on

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

Jordan Drost Ex fucking actly

[@deuce4249]

Hunter!! CORRECT!!

[@xauepov70]

What was with that shit tier defense play calling? It's so staged to get Syracuse's coach some praise. It was awful.

[@JohnSmith-zp2lk]

Jordan Drost you hit the money on that one.....dumb coaching

[@ArkOmen1]

Jordan Drost That's what I was wondering the whole time? Why not put in Hunter?

[@strangedays871]

It's getting really frustrating to know they just let Hunter Johnson sit on the bench when their offense was struggling. Might have just cost them the playoffs.

[@bobbydeetzer7053]

Dabo's classy! I'm a Florida Gator born and Bred but there is something special about Dabo & I think he's an excellent coach. Tiger fans this loss is tough but you're still in control of your destiny.. as the famous Tebow said. YOU'LL NEVER SEE ANOTHER TEAM PLAY HARDER. I THINK YOU GUYS WILL RISE ABOVE & CONQUER YOUR CONFRENCE & GIVE ALABAMA ANOTHER RUN FOR THEIR MONEY. good luck & God bless!

[@tigermacc8850]

Gareth Lastinger thanks man

[@bradysmith910]

Wow you are a very classy guy!! Much appreciated

[@Caml3]

Yup. It's a lot easier to be classy without that wannabe wrasslin' clown Boulware trying to suplex recievers half his size or the defensive line giving unwanted prostate exams in the pile.

[@nesta6480]

Playing Bryant showed disregard for his health. Not impressed w/ Dabo after this one, usually like him though.

[@chrismccloud2447]

Never play on Friday the 13

[@vincentsenecal3273]

Clemson came in with injuries, too confident and yes they were outcoached. Dabo is a great coach and will regroup. That bye week comes at the right time.

[@TheGameHHH2000]

win with class, lose with class we are #AllIn

[@encycl07pedia-]

Win with class? Clemson players grab opponents balls and use blatant offensive pass interference to score two touchdowns against Alabama AND spell out 31-0 with the band. What class is there in Clemson?

[@josephreynolds4649]

To the haters I say enjoy it. It's a sign of respect so many of you are relishing in a Clemson loss. Hasn't happened much the last 3 years. 37-3 in our last 40 games. No excuses from me. We were outplayed and Syracuse deserved to win. To Clemson Nation I hate that we lost but now we get to see what this team is made of. See if they have that fight, that drive, that Championship mentality. Have been hearing too much about being at a different level (along with Alabama) than the rest of College Football. And for the record Alabama will lose a game this year. To those Clemson people who immediately jump on the WTF is wrong with Dabo train. While you are entitled to your opinion so am I. Pull your rockin heads out of your asses. Dabo Swinney and his staff walked into a program that was cemented in mediocrity. What he has done at Clemson in his 9 years has been beyond anything any Clemson fan thought would ever happen. And if you say otherwise you are a liar. We get upset by a team that, yes on paper we should have beat, but we didn't. It happens. We lost a football game. Our 3rd loss in the last 40 games we have played. And all of a sudden "WTF" is wrong with Dabo. Again I respect your right to your opinion and I have mine. And in my opinion you criticizers blow and can kiss my ass! That from a real Clemson Fan and alumnus 88'.

[@josephreynolds4649]

Shaun Butler. Who's crying? And what the Fuck do you know about Clemson's history. Fuck you and your "Victimized" bullshit!

[@martinsmallwood2399]

It's not just this one game. Boston College, Wake Forest and now this game. We've been playing not to lose instead of playing to win and attacking. Play calling has been way too vanilla and I don't know if that's just complacency by the coaches or their faith in Kelly Bryant to not be able to execute other plays. I've never seen this offense this one dimensional in 3 years. The defense needs to get back to pinning their ears back and getting after the QB and the LB's(especially Kendall) need to get a lot tougher and in taking on blocks and tackling without getting run over by a guy who weighs 40 pounds less than you consistently. Cornerbacks are atrocious currently and only bright spot at safety it's Isaiah Simmons who isn't getting enough snaps. I love the way Muse plays and he's a physical freak, but he got burnt bad may times Friday. I also think Venables needs to disguise his blitzes a lot better. It was very easy to see where the pressure was coming from Friday and they were picked up most all of the time. We have some very fast and physical LB's and safeties that if we disguised our blitzes better they would get home much more often. We haven't thrown one pass over the deep middle or attacked the seam once with the TE this year. Again I don't know if that's because Kelly and Milan can't make those plays consistently or just ineptness by Elliot. I'm tired of these outside bubble screens that aren't getting us anything and mostly negative yards. Kelly's delivery and wind up is so slow and over the top by the time he gets the ball out the screen is literally almost already blown up and if the ball does get there in time it's so high the wr has to jump which completely throws off timing for blocking and YAC. We are abandoning the RB ground game and our RB aren't getting anywhere near enough touches. Feaster should be getting 20 carries a game damn what the defense is doing a Etienne should be getting 15 a game. Kelly shouldn't be running 20+ times a game unless it's working really well. I think he needs 15 rushes a game and Fuller and Choice should get a combined 10 carries. We should be throwing the ball 20-25 times a game. The other problem is only one game this year have we run more than 70 snaps. Last year we averaged close to 80 snaps a game with 90+ not being uncommon. We aren't converting on third down which kills our offensive snap count and allows the other team you get the ball back, control clock and run more plays than us. Just big issues everywhere IMO, BUT they are ALL fixable because they're related to coaching and decisions made by the coaches. If we fix these issues we will see this team finally play am entire complete game with the closest we've ever come this year to a complete game was against Louisville. I really really hope that Dabo was taking some serious notes at the Alabama game he was at Saturday. That's how a superior football team plays. They play each down and snap like the score doesn't even matter. Defense is out there laying wood and flying everywhere all game long. The effort in which Alabama runs the ball no matter who it is with the ball is incredible. They look like they're fired out of a cannon. We don't want anything to do with Alabama the way we're playing right now. I don't want to hear anything regarding playoffs or even ACC championship game unless it's the next game we play. Right now Clemson team needs to ONLY be focused on the next opponent and play that game like they are never going to get another chance to ever play football ever again.

[@josephreynolds4649]

Martin Smallwood. I wouldn't argue with what you said as it applied to the Syracuse game. I don't agree our offense has been one dimensional. Going into the Syracuse game our avg yards rushing and avg yards passing per game were split almost exactly 50/50. Personally I wish we would focus on running our tailbacks as well. I think it would set up our downfield passing game. I know that is one of the reasons we run so many damn bubble screens, to try and set up the downfield throws. Wish we would use the tailbacks on sweeps to set that up. This offense is different than last year. Kelly is not Watson. I don't know if your citing the number of plays we are running as a need to go hurry up all the time. I don't think this offense is built for that but I could be wrong. I think our O line was exposed several games ago as far as pass blocking. Watson may have hid that some last year. He was excellent at making reads quickly and getting the ball out. BUT as good as he was he threw a lot of interceptions. I don't think our Defensive scheme needs any kind of overhaul. We have pressured and sacked opponents QB's all year except the Syracuse game. Again, other than the Syracuse game, our starting DBs have played well. I guess we must agree to disagree on that. I agree we are not playing as a championship level team. I said that in comments last week. I think this offense has talent and has to find what they do best. They are inexperienced playing "as a unit". But I believe, based on past history, the coaches will figure out what needs to be done and will get it done. Our offense was very good with Taj Boyd at Q.B. They just have to fine tune this group. I don't know if they will ever be as good as the offense the last 3 years as Watson is one of those special players. Other skill players in addition to Watson were also very good. Counting Watson, 4 are playing in The NFL now. Something I'm sure you already know. No doubt there are areas that have to get better but I don't think 1 bad game against Syracuse means we need to panic. As you stated Clemson needs to look at who is next on the schedule and focus on them. Dabo has preached that the entire time he has been there. I'm speculating but I don't think that was the case against Syracuse. I have know idea if they took them lightly, were looking to the off week.....Whatever. What I saw was an uninspired, flat, unfocused team that got out played, out hustled and Syracuse wanted to play more than we did. That's why we lost and if we don't straighten that out we will continue to lose. Just an opinion.

[@martinsmallwood2399]

Shaun Butler The Caucas mountains are in Western Asia. Modern day Russia, Dagastan and Checnya. They are much closer to Asia/Middle East and in the vicinity to northern Iran, far Eastern Turkey, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia (the country not the US State) than they are Europe. Not anywhere close to Europe really. Major human evolution slowed and all but ceased to occur roughly 500,000 years ago. Meaning what we look like today for the most part resembles what we looked like as a species 500,000 years ago. We all evolved from the same species of humanoid Homo Sapien, the differences in appearance such as melanin levels, skeleture and muscular structure mainly were and are influenced by environmental and climate factors.

[@mylifetotaly]

Joseph Reynolds, do you have anything else to do besides trash Dabo? Go to Greenville sometimes.

[@jacushman]

Elliot tonight: "We abandoned the run too early." Hurr derr ya think?!

[@jackscahill2580]

O-H-I-O #BuckeyeNation

[@mrtron1850]

31-0

[@TObbh05]

Win with CLASS lose with CLASS. All the people saying Dabo is dumb, and this and that remember who got you here. I will win/lose with Dabo swinney as a head coach any day. If you guys can't win or lose with some class and dignity, I don't want you in the fan base. I know it hurts but think before you post some of this stuff people. Have a safe weekend everyone

[@encycl07pedia-]

Win with class? Don't you guys rush the field after beating FCS teams? Don't Clemson players sexually molest players in order to get a competitive edge? Clemson has no class.

[@brandonruckle9289]

Should have played Hunter Johnson since cooper cant throw more than 8 yards. He only ran Etienne 5 times....who averages 13 yards per carry. If you run him you don't have to worry about his poor blocking.

[@Statuskuo75]

Losing tests character. Great program Dabo.

[@jacushman]

Hunter Johnson the #1 QB in the last class, is sitting on the bench and you put in Zerrick Cooper? Cooper couldn't hit water if he fell out a fuckin boat. Last game Cooper went 2-6 for 16 yards. Johnson was 5-5 for 42 yards and a TD. Dabo left Bryant's ass out to dry now he's seriously hurt. That's 100% on Dabo. That's Bush League shit. Why does Dabo keep pulling this seniority card bullshit?! Play the best player! Same shit happened with Cole Stoudt and Deshaun Watson in 2014.

[@JohnNoir8911]

Tiger Diesel no excuse. You're team is overrated as ballsack

[@jacushman]

Could you be a little less obvious, troll guy? Well, take your shots while you can Gamecock/Auburn/Ohio St/Bama/FSU/Oklahoma, whoever TF you're a fan of. I've noticed that list keeps growing and growing. Clemson has a lot of haters as of late. Wonder why that is...

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

Tiger Diesel my exact thought as soon as I saw Kelly playing then cooper going in Dabos a great coach but sometimes he does wtf things

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

Tiger Diesel hunter would have made that last throw that cooper over threw by 10 yards, we needed that badly, renfrow had his man beat

[@jacushman]

Then what exactly are you doing here on a Tigernet video dipshit?

[@stevensilberfarb]

Huegel loss might be Tigers achilles heel.... That being said i would not want to be Georgia tech....Tigers will roar back...good luck coach...(remember donkey and the farmer) shake it off ...ALL IN

[@BlvckMedicine]

TROLL TIDE TROLL!!!!! Roll SYRACUSE Roll!!!!

[@ranelllowesr.199]

A Blvck Guy lets goooooo!!!

[@porschepal7932]

I'm actually concerned for Kelly Bryant on a personal level.

[@msp9810]

I don't know if Hunter Johnson would have been better than Zerrick. In one game, one game he was better all the other games when they let them both play Zerrick has been better. When Hunter came in for that Wake Forest game, it was the end of the game and by then Wake had their secondary Defense in and every throw Hunter made was to a wide open receiver/TE. Let's not hype Hunter too quick. Last game was the only game where he looked decent so calm down. The coaches made some bad decisions but they are allowed to be human. The defense played like crap, although I am sure they gave their all. We lost but WE WILL bounce back. Fans stop whining bc this one time it didn't go our way, give these young men, the players, a reason to bounce back. I know if I was that age and I am the one out there sacrificing my body, I definitely wouldn't be motivated by a bunch of grown folks whining when I am the one doing all the hard work. Pull it together Clemson Nation and stop falling apart esp in public. Nice post press conference Dabo and classy move visiting with SYR players after their win. Let's start over guys!

[@garnettlee320]

I miss Greg Huegel.

[@dianeshoaf4330]

I am a tiger fan win or lose. The coaches lost this game. Brayant should have been taken off the field sooner. I was shocked that the coaches did not see that he could not do his job and it totally threw the offense off. Then Bryant gets a concusion and threw the entire team off. I love the tigers and Dabo, but the coaches totally messed up. And Syracuse played their butts off!!

[@haroldgar12]

We'll be fine. CLemson will win out and make it to the playoffs. No worries

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

hdawg12 sorry but no we won't man

[@haroldgar12]

ya we will. No worries man.

[@klimaxxx06]

NC State will kick Clemson ass too

[@klimaxxx06]

LOL Syracuse! LMAO

[@zykeemionstafford7618]

Clemson Natty Champs Hold That L Bama! Bro you really need to just up you talk way to much shit damn

[@jaleighfrazier6127]

No Clemsons fans y'all said y'all deserved to be number on when truly y'all didn't act like it come on now y'all was boasting and bragging about y'all championship win but y'all didn't look like y'all won the national title tbh Alabama will forever be # number one team in the country but y'all fans talk all this trash on Instagram about how Clemson so good they deserve the number one spot bish please no y'all don't just because y'all won a national championship title doesn't mean anything congrats y'all won a title Alabama is better than last year you might not think so but to me they are they back and they better thank you Alabama roll tide roll sorry for your lose they prayed on y'all down fall and guess what they won but Alabama roll tide roll yes bama back and they better

[@revolutionary1397]

Watson is Gone Boys,,,Clemson it's Over..

[@ArkOmen1]

REvolutionary 1 Trevor Lawrence will be here soon. When he gets to town, it's lights out for everybody.

[@clemsontigz1]

Lmao you know you doing the damn thing regardless of this loss when fans of all over hate so bad on the Tigers. The only other team that see this much hate is Alabama and I love every damn negative post.. If they aint talkn shit about you, you aint relevant.

[@chillinwithjesus]

It is about clemson, becaus3 it's your fault for playing Kelly to begin with!!!!

[@765lbsquat]

We lost because Cooper was QB and he sucks and Bryant was at 50%. If they start Hunter Johnson Clemson wins by 2 TDs. Sad that the coaches don’t play the best players. And Ryan Carter is garbage he couldn’t cover air.

[@martinsmallwood2399]

765 lb squat It wasn't Ryan Carter, it was Mark Fields.

[@brodybower3738]

Message to haters: remember what happened the last time Clemson lost an ACC game? They went on to win the national championship. We’ll be alright. Byeeee.

[@klimaxxx06]

Brody Bower LoL

[@DevsateMe]

Brody Bower It's Syracuse lol

[@bobbydeetzer7053]

Amen brother that's the attitude. I hope you guys finish strong. Tomorrow FL takes on a tough TAMU & I just hope those uni's really distract them enough lol

[@brodybower3738]

THE FOOTBALL PROPHET - last year when Pitt beat clemson, the Panthers were 5-4... what’s your point? educate yourself man.

[@BlvckMedicine]

Miami is back and the ACC Championship is gonna be won by them lol.....educate yourself to the point that Deshaun Watson isn't around to scramble like roach after the light has been turned....Hold this L right here that Syracuse gave u tonight and stfu for the next two weeks....YA LOST!!!!!!!

[@jonnyblaze923]

Boy I hate Clemson it's a great Friday for me

[@JohnNoir8911]

Fatal Wound77 they're so overrated omg. Go cuse

[@klimaxxx06]

Fatal Wound77 🤣🤣🤣🤣Great day indeed!

[@DevsateMe]

Clemson Natty Champs Hold That L Bama! Entire 5 star O line? Ok they currently have 3 3 stars starting on the O line but whatever. Deshaun Watson did win 1 but guess what he lost one too haha. But I think Clemson can rebound. We will see over these next 2 games.

[@klimaxxx06]

Clemson Natty Champs Hold That L Bama! LOSER , It'll be another 40 years for Clemson lmao

[@terryw8501]

CrimsonTide you're dumb af if u think that we get Trevor Lawrence next year who won 2 states championships and undefeated since his sophomore he's NFL ready buddy we ain't going anywhere get used to it

[@nikeathlete23]

🍊

[@patrickwalsh3563]

Clemsoning

[@crypto_source_tv]

L

[@kiehljoseph]

#classy

[@jamesd7495]

Clemson was a one hit wonder that had one "miracle" year. Roll freakin tide. Id say can't wait for the rubber match but yall will be bAck to playing a high school team in the charmins toilet paper bowl while we are playing for another championship lol

[@martinsmallwood2399]

James Guthrie One miracle year? 10+ wins in 7 seasons? 3 ACC championship in 6 seasons? 2 NY6 games from 2011-2014, two playoff appearances in a row, two Natty appearances in a row, one Natty win, two 14-1 seasons in a row, and is 6-1 this season is a one hit wonder? Lol

[@jamesd7495]

Martin Smallwood you'll have to excuse me. I forget 10 wins is a big deal for places other than Alabama lol

[@jamesd7495]

Martin Smallwood what really sucks for yall is that soon as saban retires, yall can say goodbye to dabo.

[@martinsmallwood2399]

James Guthrie You do realize that the only two teams to win more than 10 games a year 7 seasons in a row are Alabama and Clemson. I said 10+ wins a season not 10 wins per season. As in 11-1, 11-2, 10-3, 12-1, 14-1, 14-1 and now 6-1. I like how you ignored all the other accomplishments I listed as well. Like how Clemson and Alabama are the only two teams to go 37-3 the last three seasons. How does a one hit wonder go 37-3 over three years? Hmm, I wonder? What is really ironic is how you talk so much shit about Clemson and then say that the coach of the team you talk so much shit about will supposedly one day be the coach of your favorite team. You realize that makes absolutely no sense at all? Dabo isn't going anywhere. Dabo will be the Bobby Bowden and the Frank Beamer of Clemson. He built Clemson literally from the ground up. Dabo's life story is exactly the same, built from nothing. He doesn't want to live in Bear Bryant's or Sabans shadow when he already has his own program and culture he created. Not only that, Dabo's oldest son is a freshman WR on Clemson's team. His second youngest is going to Clemson in 2019. His wife and kids are completely rooted in the Clemson community. He isn't going anywhere for at least the next 8 years if ever at all. Just keep on talking shit about Clemson, how they were a one hit wonder, how they suck so bad all the while counting the days until supposedly the coach of the team you talk shit about is now the coach of the team you pull for. Irony must be completely lost on you.