Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football ’embarrassing’ for the sport
The list of football coaches publicly criticizing the possibility of former pros being allowed to return to play in college this season was joined Tuesday by Clemson's Dabo Swinney, who called it a “joke” as his team prepares to play the team at the center of the controversy.
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Clemson coach calls NFL players returning to play college football 'embarrassing' for the sport
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6 sourcesClemson’s Dabo Swinney Rips Lane Kiffin for ‘Embarrassing’ College Football
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3 sourcesClemson's Dabo Swinney throws shade at Lane Kiffin, LSU over bringing in NFL players: 'It's embarrassing'
Dabo Swinney sounds off on LSU, Lane Kiffin adding NFL players to roster before Clemson game
Dabo Swinney calls LSU attempting to add former pro players ‘kind of embarrassing’
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