Clemson coach Dabo Swinney faced a series of challenges recently, starting with his team's loss to Louisville over the weekend and culminating in an unexpected voting issue. Swinney, also known as William, was turned away at his polling place on Tuesday due to a voting system error that indicated a 'William Swinney' had already cast a ballot the previous week. Swinney clarified that it was his son, Will, who had voted, not him.
Expressing his frustration, Swinney humorously remarked, 'They done voted me out of the state.' Despite the setback, he completed a paper ballot and is awaiting a hearing on Friday to resolve the matter. Swinney emphasized the importance of civic duty, stating, 'I was trying to do my best and be a good citizen and go vote. Sometimes doing your best ain’t good enough. You have to keep going though, keep figuring it out.'
As the Tigers hold a 6-2 record and a 5-1 standing in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Swinney remains focused on moving forward despite the recent obstacles he has encountered. The incident serves as a reminder of the unexpected challenges that can arise even in the midst of everyday tasks like voting.
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