... year, or any year, than Clemson Tiger fans.

Except for one person: Dabo Swinney.

Entering his first full year as the Tiger's head coach, Swinney has tremendous weight on his shoulders. Most the weight on Dabo's shoulders comes from his own expectations.

From fighting his way onto the Alabama football team as a walk-on to earning a playing time for the Crimson Tide, Dabo raises his own expectations and usually meets them.

Much is expected from Swinney's staff as well. Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele carries some expectations because he inherited on paper what looks like a solid defense.

Last year's defense played a "bend but don't break defense" and didn't take many chances. The result: very little big plays w...

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