November 30, 2008

Clemson hires Dabo Swinney

Clemson University has reached an agreement to name Dabo Swinney as head football coach of the Tigers, according to The Greenville News.

Clemson University reached an agreement in principle Sunday to name Dabo Swinney the 25th head football coach at Clemson University.

An announcement is expected in the next couple of days.

Swinney, 39, was selected after athletic director Terry Don Phillips conducted a national search that began within days of Tommy Bowden's resignation Oct. 13.

Hired by Bowden in 2003 to coach receivers, Swinney was promoted last year to assistant head coach when University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban attempted to bring him back to his alma mater, where he lettered three seasons and served as an assistant.

Swinney was 4-2 during his time as interim head coach, gaining the support of the Tigers players and boosters in the process.

CU AD Terry Don Phillips conducted numerous interviews during the nationwide search, include Oklahoma DC Brent Venables and Virginia Tech DC Bud Foster.

The Greenville News notes that 39-year-old Swinney will be the fifth Alabama alum to coach the Tigers.

No word yet on the terms of the deal, but The State is reporting that Swinney will retain several key members of the Bowden staff, including acting play-caller Billy Napier and offensive line coach Brad Scott.

Hat Tip: @clemsonfootball via Twitter

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Clemson hires Dabo Swinney
Clemson University has reached an agreement to name Dabo Swinney as head football coach of the Tigers, according to The Greenville News.
Clemson University reached an agreement in principle Sunday to name Dabo Swinney the 25th head football coach at Clemson University.

An announcement is expected in the next couple of days. Swinney, 39, was selected after athletic director Terry Don Phillips conducted a national search that began within days of Tommy Bowden's resignation Oct. 13. Hired by Bowden in 2003 to coach receivers, Swinney was promoted last year to assistant head coach when University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban attempted to bring him back to his alma mater, where he lettered three seasons and served as an assistant.
Swinney was 4-2 during his time as interim head coach, gaining the support of the Tigers players and boosters in the process. CU AD Terry Don Phillips conducted numerous interviews during the nationwide search, include Oklahoma DC Brent Venables and Virginia Tech DC Bud Foster. The Greenville News notes that 39-year-old Swinney will be the fifth Alabama alum to coach the Tigers. No word yet on the terms of the deal, but The State is reporting that Swinney will retain several key members of the Bowden staff, including acting play-caller Billy Napier and offensive line coach Brad Scott. Hat Tip: @clemsonfootball via Twitter