Clemson's Swinney miffed by critics after South Carolina win

Posted November 25, 2018 6:00 am

The Associated Press

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gathers in the middle of the field after an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 56-35. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) The Associated Press

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is angry at those complaining about the second-ranked Tigers' latest dominant victory.

Swinney said Sunday he was shown articles and reports critical of his team's play in a 56-35 victory over South Carolina on Saturday night. Swinney said he'll never apologize for a three-touchdown win over his state rival.

Swinney said his goal has always been to win by "one more point" and if that's not enough, "it's time for me to move on somewhere else."

Swinney called those dissatisfied with the win "shameful" and that it disrespected the work his coaches and players have put in to achieve a perfect record.

Clemson (12-0) will play Pittsburgh in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship game Saturday night.

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, and quarterback Chase Brice celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) The Associated Press

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, left, speaks with South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp before the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) The Associated Press

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