Even though two of the five power conferences will not play football this fall, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he does not believe it will diminish the significance that comes with a national championship.
Asked on Wednesday whether the absence of the Big Ten or Pac-12 “damages” the meaning of a title, Swinney said no.
“The four best teams can participate,” Swinney said. “We’re five years in a row one of those four. That, in my opinion, does not change anything for us. We’re just trying to be the best Clemson we can be. Whoever you play every week, you try. to win that game, you try to move forward.We have no control over that game.And I certainly do not judge them in any way.Everyone has to make decisions that they feel best.If they feel that it is is best for them, be it. “
Swinney said he is grateful the ACC presidents decided to let the conference move forward after a fall season, but did not review the leagues that have chosen not to play. Four FBS conferences – the Big Ten, Pac-12, Mountain West and Mid-American – have all decided to postpone fall football. Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby, who is a member of the College Football Playoff management committee, said Wednesday that the new week is a playoff meeting to discuss recent changes.
“Whoever wins, wins it. That’s the champion,” Swinney said. “It’s the same way in every sport. … someone’s going to win a championship, so maybe it’s a short season, maybe it’s not as many teams as anything. will have to earn. will give nothing to anyone so you can only control what you control. We just hope we have the chance to play. “
Swinney showed empathy for those coaches and players who will not be playing this fall. When asked what he thought about the possibility of a spring football season, he was skeptical.
Said Swinney: “Hopefully I don’t have to worry about that, but I think it would be, I think it would be very difficult.”
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