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Dabo Swinney, Aug 9, 2021

Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach · Aug 9, 2021 · NIL/portal (2021-23) · permalink

“People say, It's just one more game. To me, that is a total lack of appreciation for what it takes to win a game”

Said 12-team expansion may be good financially and for fans 'but I don't think that's what is best for the player'; called 'it's just one more game' a lack of appreciation for what those games take.

Source: Associated Press: Expanded playoffs means more games and ... more injuries?

Playoff & bowls Health & safety

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