Dabo Swinney and Kevin Turner were teammates at Alabama.
On Sunday, the Clemson coach spoke at Turner's funeral in Prattville, Alabama. Turner died from ALS last Thursday after being diagnosed with the disease in 2010.
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Swinney shared a series of text messages between him and Turner. The two had stayed in touch and earlier this year, Turner's son, Nolan, committed to play for Swinney's Tigers.
"KT you're an amazing person, father and example to many keep fighting and changing lives. Your legacy will live forever through your kids," Swinney says.