June 3, 2015 by Caleb Blackmur
There has been a recent whirlwind of media controversy surrounding Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney; Swinney was to be recognized at a ceremony held by the Palmetto Family Council, where he would be awarded as the South Carolina Champion of 2015 for his charitable efforts. However, the Palmetto Family Council being a conservative organization, does not necessarily support same-sex marriage. As the public became aware of this realization, Dabo Swinney’s name became associated with the organization’s beliefs. In turn, Swinney publicly announced that he will not attend the event due to the backlash that surrounded the situation.