Dabo Swinney's father passes away

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Clemson, S.C—Ervil Swinney, the father of Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo SwinneyDabo Swinney
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Dabo Swinney left Clemson late Saturday afternoon to be with his family in Alabama. Coordinators Brent VenablesBrent Venables
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TigerNet wishes to pass on condolences from our entire staff to Coach Swinney and Kathleen, Tracy Swinney and Tripp Swinney and the entire family.

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