Clemson Football: 5 reasons Tigers are new college football dynasty

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: A.J. Terrell #8 of the Clemson Tigers runs back an interception for a first quarter touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 07: The Clemson Tigers hold up their helmets in the end zone prior to the College Football Playoff National Championship against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi’s Stadium on January 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

5. Dabo’s culture

From day one after become the head coach, Dabo Swinney set a culture unlike many others across college football. A culture that prided itself on family first, and creating a bond that makes all 100-plus players feel like brothers and have relationships that last a lifetime. It’s very contrasting to the styles of peers such as Nick Saban, who has the old-school brick and mortar approach, or Gus Malzahn, who’s an X’s and O’s wizard.

In a 2015 article with Bleacher Report, Swinney explained the difference between his culture and others across college football:

"“It beats the alternative,” Swinney said. “I learned that a long time ago. It’s a lot better to be positive than to be negative. That’s what the Bible says. Worrying doesn’t add a day to your life.”"

That view, likely based on the rough childhood that Swinney endured, is likely why he treats his players as if they’re apart of a giant family, and that’s exactly what it is.

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