Swinney On Transfer Portal: ‘We Know What Our Needs Are’

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney did a deep dive into a hot-button topic during his weekly press conference on Tuesday.

The two-time national title-winning head coach not only went into detail regarding his feelings on the new transfer portal window, but also provided some specifics on his portal philosophy. Something Swinney has taken a lot of heat for in the past.

Beginning this year, there is now just one portal window, instead of two. The lone window opens on January 2 and lasts only 15 days, as it will close on January 16. Last year, the portal window coincided with the early signing period, and there was also a second window following spring practice.

“I love the fact that high school…