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Dabo Swinney Takes Aim at Pete Golding Amid Controversial Transfer Poaching

Dabo Swinney Takes Aim at Pete Golding Amid Controversial Transfer Poaching

Summary

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney accused Ole Miss coach Pete Golding of wrongly trying to recruit linebacker Luke Ferrelli, who had already committed to Clemson. Ferrelli originally signed with Clemson but later switched to Ole Miss after they offered him a financial deal. Clemson has filed an official complaint about these actions.

Key Facts

  • Dabo Swinney is the head coach of Clemson's football team.
  • Luke Ferrelli is a linebacker who initially committed to Clemson on January 6.
  • Ole Miss allegedly continued to recruit Ferrelli after he signed with Clemson.
  • Ferrelli changed his commitment to Ole Miss on January 22, after reportedly being offered a new deal.
  • Swinney accused Ole Miss of breaking rules by contacting Ferrelli while he was a Clemson player.
  • Clemson has formally complained to the NCAA about the matter.
  • Ole Miss offered Ferrelli a significant financial package to join their team.
  • Ferrelli joined Ole Miss despite previous threats from Clemson to report the issue.

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