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Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

by Larry Burton

Larry Burton (Panama City Beach, Fl.)—Jake Nicolopus just signed a letter of intent with Clemson during all this recruiting chaos, and yet you might have never heard his name...

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TideFanAtlanta commented on Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

This is am amazing heart warming story. I am so proud of Dabo! I think that good things will come to him and Clemson for showing...

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  Me too,,, How can you not wish them the best....
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Kevin McGrady commented on Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

Dabo has proven a good coach. It is not all about winning, its about winning and winning in life!

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  Clemson will have success this year, but it will not be against the SEC.
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  You never know... (G)
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MIchelle Neilson commented on Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

A refreshing warm article.

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  Kinda puts fans and college football in a little perspective I think....

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Jeffrey Fann commented on Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

I heard what happened to Jake on sports radio in South Carolina the day of the stroke. His life was in doubt for a little while,...

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  Thank you sir....

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Mike Blewitt commented on Clemson's Dabo Swinney and a New Recruit Prove It's Not All About Wins

Nice job on this, Larry - great story. I have to say, as a BC fan and alum, I am impressed and pleased with the humanitarian...

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  Yes, other conferences have recognized such players, but this was a special thing to see...

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