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Swinney defends himself, says character was under attack over last week

CLEMSON – Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney went on the record late Monday afternoon about events that have swirled over the program over the last week, and he says he would fire any coach that called a player a racial slur.

In a video released by the athletic department, Swinney said he understands the hurt that has occurred over the last week in our country.

“There have been a lot of words spoken this week, some helpful -- some hurtful, and I want to take a second to address some of that,” Swinney said. “This is a historic time in our world and in our country and as a coach, and as a team, we will do our part to create positive change against racism of any kind social injustice and police brutality.