Q&A

Would Dabo go to Alabama?

Would Dabo go to Alabama?

Although he graduated from Alabama and was an assistant under former head coach Gene Stallings, Dabo’s chances of becoming the next head coach at the Capstone have dwindled over the years for various reasons. …

What position did Dabo Swinney play at Alabama?

Wide receiver
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Where is Dabo Swinney originally from?

Birmingham, Alabama, United States
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What was Dabo Swinney before head coach?

Dabo Swinney played receiver for Alabama’s 1992 national championship team before becoming a graduate assistant and eventually the receivers coach for the Crimson Tide, serving in that capacity from 1996 to 2001.

Is coach Simmons Dabo Swinney?

James Badge Dale plays the composite character of Coach Brad Simmons, whose backstory is cribbed from current Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s. Dale’s performance is one of the strongest in the film. Swinney was a receivers coach at Clemson during McElrathbey’s time at Clemson.

When did Dabo Swinney become an assistant coach at Clemson?

In 2002, his former position coach at Alabama, Tommy Bowden, made Swinney an offer to become an assistant coach for the wide receivers at Clemson, and Swinney joined in 2003.

When did Dabo Swinney play for the Crimson Tide?

He earned a scholarship and lettered on three teams (1990–1992), including the Crimson Tide’s 1992 National Championship team. During his time as an undergraduate at Alabama, Swinney was twice named an Academic All- SEC and SEC Scholar Athlete Honor Roll member.

When did Dabo Swinney win his third national championship?

Swinney was a finalist for the third time in his career for the Liberty Mutual National Coach of the Year. In 2013, Swinney guided the Tigers to their third 10-win season in a row, the first time since 1989. The highlight regular-season win came against #5 Georgia in the season opener.