CHARLOTTE — Though everyone wanted to talk about his quarterback situation Thursday during the ACC Football Kickoff at the Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C., Dabo Swinney was thrilled to field a question or two about his defensive coordinator.
Clemson’s Board of Trustees approved a five-year $11.6 million dollar contract Thursday, giving Brent Venables the largest contract of any assistant coach in college football.
“I think he’s the best at what he does and he’s passionate about his job, the players he coaches, and about Clemson,” Swinney said. “He’s passionate about what he does and with anything you show me a person who is very passionate about what they do and they’re usually going to be pretty good at it.