I'd like to send a shout out to an old classmate, Dabo Swinney (Dah-Bo) for making it as Clemson's Head Coach. How wonderful when folks you know make it - and make it big! From what I remember of him he was always the quintessential nice guy, always had a smile on his face, treated people kindly and had a sense of humor. He got top marks in everything - and was one of those people that could drive you nuts because he made it look easy.
I think (obviously) that he ran in the more jockey-sporty crowd and I was in the wild child group/writing/kinda really shy- but just like apples and oranges - we're all the same fruit now 'eh? So congrats to an old Pelham High School alumni, and I think we done birthed a Clemson fan here.
FYI - They've got a new Dabo Song on You-Tube to check out. Whoo! There is also a Facebook Dabo Fan Club if you decide to be a joiner. How interesting that I'm discovering so much about folks I haven't seen in 20 years - and being vastly entertained along the way.
I was also completely amazed when I read an extended bio about Dabo HERE. I'm ashamed to say that he always seemed to me in that day and age as one of those "perfect" people - and today for the very first time I learned the extended story, and tremendous struggle that this person overcame. How little did I know?!?
Behind every face is a story, and in each person there is a struggle that many times goes unseen. I'd like to wish this person double luck, and I'll also send a prayer his way. I think he is a good lesson for many of us about hard work, courage, and keeping your eyes uplifted.
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Congrats to him. Georgia
Wow - that's really neat that you know him! It is so true that we just never know where folks are coming from or what they are struggling with. I will have to read up on him to learn about his uplifting story. Have a great week! :) Kimberly
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