We often discuss our athletes and coaches in terms of being heroes. However, rarely are they actually that. Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers, though, have changed that. At least to a degree.
Here is the story:
Swinney was addressing his team at the conclusion of practice when a collision occurred near Clemson's practice fields, according to the school. The car slid about 100 feet down the embankment along the side of the road, coming to rest near the Seneca River, which runs alongside Clemson's practice facility.
And then the heroics began.
Most of the team rushed toward the incident. This included the team's videographer, who is a military veteran, who swam across the river to reach freshman Clary Miles. Miles was the person in distress.
“When we got to the edge of the water, I think our entire team was ready to jump in and help,” Dabo Swinney said, as transcribed by ESPN. “I held them off to let those who were experienced in this area to go across.”
“The accident became personal very quickly,” Swinney said. “I've known Clary since he was 8 years old. I'm just thankful we were out there and could get to him quickly and direct EMS to where he was. It might have been a while before anyone found him if we weren't there.”
This is honestly stunning. Say whatever you will about Clemson or Swinney or whatever else have you, this is a combination of Miles having great luck people were around and a bunch of guys rushing in to help.
Miles' mom is obviously thrilled.
“I want to tell everyone how grateful we are to everyone associated with the Clemson football program that helped my son,” Paula Miles said. “I'm especially grateful to the trainers and managers and others who swam to help Clary and get him out of the car.”
Here is your rare feel good story.
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