Why is Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney called 'Dabo'? Here's what you need to know on Swinney's nickname heading into Saturday's CFP game vs. Texas:

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said at the time he had no association with the group and did't want appearance to be a distraction. The post Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney once pulled out of an event sponsored by an anti-gay group appeared first on Outsports.

Dabo Swinney has always thrived on proving people wrong. He doesn't flinch at criticism or back down when the doubters line up. It's part of what has defined his run at Clemson; taking the hits and responding with a smile and a sharp comeback.