Quotes from Dabo Swinney

I ain't never going to apologize for a 21-point win over a state rival, ever.

I'm a big believer in the student-athlete part. I value the education and what it provides for you. Football is a vocation. Only 1.67 percent of these athletes go on to the NFL. An education provides you an opportunity for a career. A lot of people just don't get that. To say they aren't getting anything is misinformed.

A win is a win, and I've just always felt that way, and I've always been passionate about that.

I've had people say things to me like, 'Don't change.' I don't know how to be anything other than myself.

I'm not perfect. I don't claim to be perfect. So, when people point out I'm imperfect, so what? That's just who I am.

I'm the biggest pansy you've ever seen.

I hate the fact that, all of a sudden now, it's not cool to go to the Gator Bowl. Are you kidding me? I don't like that mindset.

For me personally, joy comes from focusing on Jesus, others, and yourself.

When a guy comes unofficially, then he, to me, is sending you a message that, 'You know what? Hey, I'm interested in Clemson.' Now, he may hate it when he gets here. But at least he came on his own. That's just my personal philosophy.

You better have an anchor in life. It doesn't matter if you're a Division I head football coach or Joe Schmo from Okemoh. Bad things happen. If you're not anchored, you're going to be washed away.

When you win by three touchdowns in a state championship and you've got people who can't appreciate that? That's really sad.

I go to a church that's an interracial church.

I've never seen myself as a second-class citizen.

I just look back at my entire life. You know, my faith. I knew that I was where I was supposed to be.

I think continuity is a good thing. But change is sometimes good, too.

I want guys that are sincerely interested in coming to Clemson. I don't need any practice recruiting, and I don't like wasting time. I want to be transparent, and I want prospects to be transparent, and if they're really interested in Clemson, then they're going to come here unofficially on their own.

I was one of those kids who watched the Bear Bryant Show every Sunday, and every time Alabama played, I was listening on the radio. I'd fight you if you talked bad about Alabama.

Continue to do common things in an uncommon way. Continue to be 'all in.' Continue to apply 'best is the standard.' Continue to be a person of excellence in everything you do.

Let's not be miserable when we win. There's definitely people in places that, even when they win, they're not happy. That's sad.

I'm always just focused on being great where I'm at and blooming where I'm planted.

I don't ever want to come in the locker room and have players in there pouting.

It's hard for me to come up with a plan and hold my players accountable until I self-evaluate and hold myself accountable.

You don't have to sacrifice your family to be a great coach.

I'm a wimp. I'm from Alabama. I don't like the cold.