CLEMSON, S.C. — It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his 19th-ranked Tigers lost to Louisville on Saturday night, then he was told he couldn't vote Tuesday at his polling place.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election
It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. First, his 19th-ranked Tigers lost to Louisville on Saturday night, then he was told he couldn't vote Tuesday at his polling place.
By The Associated Press
November 5, 2024 at 6:17PM
Swinney, whose given name is William, explained that the voting system had locked him out, saying a ''William Swinney'' had already voted last week. Swinney said it was his oldest son, Will, and not him.
''They done voted me out of the state,'' Swinney said. ''We're 6-2 and 5-1 (in the Atlantic Coast Conference), man. They done shipped me off."
Dabo Swinney had to complete a paper ballot and was told there will be a hearing on Friday to resolve the issue.
''I was trying to do my best and be a good citizen and go vote,'' he said. ''Sometimes doing your best ain't good enough. You have to keep going though, keep figuring it out.''
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