“Sometimes people say, ‘Well, they’re playing Furman, it’s a game that Clemson should win or whatever. And I’m like, ‘Well you know what? Furman has beaten Clemson 10 times. 10. So it’s not like they beat them once and the skies parted. Double digit wins against Clemson,” Swinney said. “I don’t know when the last one was but I know they beat them 10 times, and I guarantee you those 10 times, Clemson was probably favored and was probably supposed to win the game. Supposed to don’t get it done. This is a game of performance, and you better show up every single week.”
Furman’s last win over Clemson came in 1936. The Tigers have won 30 consecutive meetings in the matchup.
“I’m sure that 1936 (Clemson) bunch was probably favored to win,” Swinney said.
I like Dabo and usually I appreciate his soundbites, but here is an example where he should have done his homework. Now I wasn't there, but according to my media guide, that 1936 Furman team was coming off of a win over South Carolina the week before (23-6) and finished that season as South Carolina Champions with wins over the Gamecocks, Wofford, the citadel, and ended up beating the tiggers 12-0. And I don't think it was an upset since the Paladins went into the game with victories in 3 of the previous 4 games with Clemson.
Furman’s last win over Clemson came in 1936. The Tigers have won 30 consecutive meetings in the matchup.
“I’m sure that 1936 (Clemson) bunch was probably favored to win,” Swinney said.
I like Dabo and usually I appreciate his soundbites, but here is an example where he should have done his homework. Now I wasn't there, but according to my media guide, that 1936 Furman team was coming off of a win over South Carolina the week before (23-6) and finished that season as South Carolina Champions with wins over the Gamecocks, Wofford, the citadel, and ended up beating the tiggers 12-0. And I don't think it was an upset since the Paladins went into the game with victories in 3 of the previous 4 games with Clemson.