We’ve reached the state of random head coaching names becoming apparent candidates for Texas A&M’s HC vacancy, such as Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops, and according to Houston Chronicle writer Brent Zwerenman, throw Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s name into the mix.
What some people need to understand is that during any major head coaching search, agents who represent any currently employed coach will attempt to use the opening as leverage for their client, so despite Zwerneman’s report, the fact that Clemson would want to move on from Swinney, or that Dabo would want to leave the program is somewhat questionable on its face.
Sitting at 7-4 while taking on South Carolina in their regular-season finale, the Tigers won four consecutive games to finish off the 2023 regular season, and from the looks of it, Clemson is back on track heading into 2024 while still recruiting at a high level at a consistent rate, so again, why would he leave one of the best jobs in the Power 5?
Clemson's Dabo Swinney emerges as one to keep an eye on concerning Texas A&M opening. Tigers play at South Carolina tonight: https://t.co/8lvOVdcMia
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) November 25, 2023
In 16 seasons, Swinney is 168-43 and has appeared in four National Championship games, winning two National Titles in 2016 and 2018.
Regardless, this is just part of the hiring process, as Texas A&M Athletic Director Ross Bjork has likely narrowed down his options, and as of now, Dabo Swinney may or may not be a part of said list.
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