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Clemson's Swinney won't change after complaint (Yahoo Sports)
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Wednesday he wouldn't change procedures after the Freedom From Religion Foundation's letter of complaint expressing concerns about the football program's connection to the coach's Christian religion. According to the foundation, Swinney has promoted a culture in the program that promotes Christianity and violates constitutional guidelines against publicly funded institutions endorsing religion or engaging in religious exercises Swinney said he recruits players of all religions to the team and believes prospects and their families deserve to know the type of person a coach is beyond the football field. All we require in the recruitment of any player is that he must be a great player at his position, meet the academic requirements, and have good character,'' Swinney said in a statement. The foundation said in a letter sent by the group's staff attorney Patrick Elliott that Swinney selected James Trapp as team chaplain, which it said violated Clemson's guidelines. More...
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