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Dabo Swinney,center, puts on the orange jacket as he is announced as Clemson's new football coach during a news conference Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Looking on is Tim Bourret and helping with the jacket is Bill D'Andrea. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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** FILE ** In this Oct. 18, 2008 file photo, interim Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney, followed by his son Drew, makes his first "Tiger Walk" before the start of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech at Memorial Stadium in Clemson S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
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Dabo Swinney, left, looks on as Clemson athletics director Terry Don Phillips speaks during a news conference announcing Swinney as the new head football coach for Clemson, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Kathleen Swinney holds her sleeping son Clay, 5, as her husband Dabo Swinney is named Clemson's new football coach during a news conference with Athletics Director Terry Don Phillips Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Dabo Swinney, left, answers questions as he is announced as Clemson's new football coach during a news conference with athletics director Terry Don Phillips, right, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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James Davis, left and C.J. Spiller, right, look on as Dabo Swinney is announced as Clemson's new football coach during a news conference Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Dabo Swinney shakes hands with Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips as he is announced as the new Clemson head football coach during a press conference, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Dabo Swinney smiles as he is announced as Clemson's new football coach during a news conference Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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** FILE ** In this Nov. 29, 2008 file photo, Clemson's interim coach Dabo Swinney reacts as his team scores against state rival South Carolina during the first half of their NCAA college football game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain, File)
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Clemson's interim coach Dabo Swinney guestures as he enters Memorial Stadium and touches Howard's Rock before the start of their NCAA college football game against Duke Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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** FILE ** In this Nov. 15, 2008 file photo, Clemson's coach Dabo Swinney reacts to his team during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Duke at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain, File)
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** FILE ** In this oct. 18, 2008 file photo, Clemson's interim football head coach Dabo Swinney, right, and Willy Korn (3) discuss the previous play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech at Memorial Stadium in Clemson S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP/Photo Richard Shiro, File)
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11/15/08, Clemson, SC -- Memorial Stadium -- Duke vs. Clemson -- Head coach Dabo Swinney watches his players warm-up prior to their game. Jeff Blake/jblake@thestate.com
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11/15/08, Clemson, SC -- Memorial Stadium -- Duke vs. Clemson -- Head coach Dabo Swinney leads his players down the hill before their game. Jeff Blake/jblake@thestate.com
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Clemson's interim coach Dabo Swinney get dunked with water as his player Chris Hairston(61) stands next to him after they defeated South Carolina 31-14 in their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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Former Clemson University president R.C. Edwards, right, wishes interim football coach Dabo Swinney good luck in the Tigers' game on Saturday against rival South Carolina, before the team boards buses Friday, Nov. 28, 2008, in Clemson, S.C. Edwards, 94, served as Clemson's president from 1958-79. (AP Photo/Anderson Independent-Mail, Mark Crammer)
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Clemson, SC. 11-19-08. C. Aluka Berry/caberry@thestate.com University of South Carolina football coach, Steve Spurrier hugs Clemson University interim coach Dabo Swinney after Clemson's victory of 31-14 at Memorial Stadium.
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Clemson's interim coach Dabo Swinney shakes C.J. Spillers hand as he comes off the field during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game against South Carolina Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made.(AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain)
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11/29/08, Clemson, SC -- South Carolina at Clemson -- A young fan shows his support of Clemson interim head coach Dabo Swinney of the game. Clemson won 31-14. Jeff Blake/jblake@thestate.com
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South Carolina football coach, Steve Spurrier hug Clemson interim coach Dabo Swinney, right, after following the Tigers 31-14 win over South Carolina on Saturday, November 29, 2008, in Clemson, South Carolina. (C. Aluka Berry/The State/MCT)
