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Dabo Swinney Gets Brutally Honest About Clemson's Failures

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney takes full responsibility for his defense's historic struggles with explosive plays, detailing exactly why he hired Tom Allen to 'reset the room' and get the Tigers back to their stingy standard.

Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney introduces newly hired football defensive coordinator Tom Allen, formerly at Penn State University, in the Smart Family Media Center at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Wednesday, January 15, 2024. | Ken Ruinard - staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The late August air is thick and unforgiving as Dabo Swinney surveys his team, now deep into the grind of fall camp.