What Swinney had to say about basketball star Ian Schieffelin joining Clemson football
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney got something he's wanted for some time… Former Clemson basketball star Ian Schieffelin is on the Tigers' football team.
In a massive and somewhat out of nowhere move, the Chef has joined the football program as a tight end. From the court to the field, it is going to be an interesting process to watch as the outcomes are seemingly endless here.
As a star forward for the Tigers, Schieffelin was named the ACC's Most Improved Player as a junior, was a multi-time All-ACC selection, and helped lead the program during arguably their best years ever. The question is whether those talents we see on the court will translate to the football field.
Dabo Swinney recently released a statement on Schieffelin's decision to join the team:
Schieffelin said it best, 'Maybe I'll be really good, maybe I'll be really bad,' he said with a laugh. 'But it was something worth a shot.' The perfect attitude for a perfect situation for the Clemson basketball legend. Expectations shouldn't be high, as the sports are two different beasts. At least not high too early.
Basketball player to tight end has some of the best hits in NFL history. Antonio Gates is the perfect example of a guy who went from a basketball player to a 2025 Hall-of-Famer. Again, don't expect these things but sit back and enjoy it because it will be fun. If Schieffelin's game translates to the football field, that's just an awesome bonus.
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