There are many reasons why Swinney is smiling

SUNSET, S.C. — With 17 starters and 62 lettermen back, expectations are high at Clemson for a fourth straight Atlantic Coast Conference Championship and another trip to the College Football Playoff.

Normally one might think all of that pressure would weigh on a football coach. However, Dabo Swinney is not like most head coaches. Swinney was laid back, jovial and cutting up with the media on Tuesday as he hosted his annual media golf outing at The Reserve on Lake Keowee in Sunset, S.C.

“This is the most veteran team I’ve had since I’ve been the head coach and I’m excited about that,” he said. “Last year was the polar opposite and I embrace whatever challenge we have every year. I think that’s…