When Clemson beat The Citadel on Sept. 19 at Death Valley, Derion Kendrick did not start the game.
After being on the inactive list for the Tigers’ season-opener at Wake Forest, Kenrick watched the first play of The Citadel game on the sideline. He then substituted for Andrew Booth on the second play.
Then, later in the game, Kendrick was called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty that penalized the Tigers 15 yards.
“It can’t happen,” Swinney said after the game.
The unsportsmanlike conduct penalty was just another mistake Kendrick has made in recent months as he tries to get back in the good graces of his head coach.