Sensitive Dabo Swinney angry at media for legitimate questions
By Keith Farner
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Clemson had to fend off a second-half push from Syracuse in what ultimately became a 47-21 victory. But the Tigers needed a defensive touchdown to gain some breathing room late in the third quarter. Syracuse pulled within 27-21 with 8:41 left in the third quarter.
Questions centered on the offense, and a perceived low energy level. Clemson was 8-for-17 on third down and had 455 total yards, with a turnover, while the defense forced four turnovers of Syracuse. Clemson had 147 rushing yards on 37 carries.
“I just want to make sure we’re at the right press conference,” coach Dabo Swinney said. “We did win the game. I think. Am I in the right spot?”
Then later added, “You’re not going to get any negative stuff with me.”
Dabo Swinney not happy with questions: “You’re not going to get any negative stuff with me.”
— Matt Connolly (@MattatTheState) October 24, 2020
FWIW I think it’s perfectly reasonable to ask questions about mistakes when you’re a 48-point favorite and it’s a 6-point game late in the third quarter.
— Matt Connolly (@MattatTheState) October 24, 2020
I understand Clemson won by 26, but it’s not the job of journalists to just ask him positive questions. There are plenty of people on this beat who will, but we’re supposed to be objective 🙃 https://t.co/DVducUZdiX
— Grace Raynor (@gmraynor) October 24, 2020
Dabo Swinney, asked about his OL in the run game: “I’m not concerned.”
— Grace Raynor (@gmraynor) October 24, 2020
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
