New city. New venue. Same standard.
After Clemson wrapped up its first on-site bowl practice in New York, head coach Dabo Swinney sounded equal parts energized, reflective and locked in — embracing the moment while making it clear the Tigers didn’t travel north for sightseeing alone.
“Yeah, I’ve got to go check my attic,” Swinney joked. “I’m pretty sure I might have got recruited by Columbia. I’m not sure, but I’m about to go check and see if I’ve got a letter or two.”
The humor came easily. The message did not waver.