Clemson Football: 5 Reasons Dabo Swinney deserves a statue right now

Clemson Football: 5 Reasons Dabo Swinney deserves a statue immediately

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with the trophy in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – OCTOBER 20: Defensive end Clelin Ferrell #99 and head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers embrace at midfield while surrounded by fans singing the Clemson Alma Mater during the football game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

4. He’s developing more than just good football players

While Dabo Swinney is developing plenty of talented football players on the field, he’s developing even greater young men off the field.

If that’s not statue-worthy, I’m not sure what is.

When a high school athlete commits to Clemson, they aren’t just going to get the best coaching in the nation. They’re going to be pushed to become a better person. Swinney encourages players to take their education seriously.

As a result, he makes sure that if a junior decides to leave for the NFL that their scholarship is still available to them if they want to come back to school and finish their education.

Swinney cares more about what his players will do when they leave Clemson- the vast majority becoming professionals in something other than football- rather than how they perform on the field.

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