Dabo pushes back on narrative after '1 bad year'
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- Clemson tied a program record with nine NFL draft selections last month.
- Dabo Swinney said the 2023 season was a "bad year" where the Tigers underachieved, finishing 7‑6.
- Clemson is ranked No. 7 nationally for total wins this decade.
- Clemson maxes out its ACC revenue‑sharing limit and adds NIL opportunities, despite a roster budget below $45 million.
- Dabo Swinney said his comment that Notre Dame “prints its own money” drew hate mail, emphasizing Clemson’s lower budget but strategic use of resources.
Why it matters: Clemson’s coaching staff and future recruits gain credibility from Swinney’s candid framing of a 7‑6 season as an outlier, while critics lose influence as the program highlights its nine NFL draftees and strategic budgeting.
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