Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has been preparing CJ Spiller for a coaching career since Spiller was a player for the Tigers. Over the years, Swinney has let his first 5-star know that when he felt like he was prepared to coach -- to let him know. Spiller let Swinney know last year that he was prepared.
Spiller was named the Tigers’ running backs coach after the bowl game, stepping in for Tony Elliott, who moves over to coach the tight ends. Spiller has been around the program for years, but last year when he felt like he was getting closer to coaching, he asked Swinney for more access.