Inside Dabo Swinney's Office - View 1

Swinney's bookshelf is crowded with mementos including old football helmets, family photos and even flags that flew in Iraq and Afghanistan, sent to him from soldiers. Two photos stand out for him, though: One of Bear Bryant, Swinney's idol growing up, and the other of Frank Howard, the idol of so many Clemson fans.

"I never got a chance to meet Coach Bryant, but I did meet Coach Howard when I was about 10 years old," Swinney said. "And it's just amazing how it's worked out that now I'm the head coach at Clemson."

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