In this Nov. 15, 2008 file photo, Clemson's coach Dabo Swinney reacts to his team during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Duke at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. A Clemson University official close to the school's football program says interim coach Dabo Swinney will become the Tigers' permanent coach. The official spoke on condition of anonymity Monday morning Dec. 1, 2008 because an official announcement has yet to be made. (AP Photo/Mary Ann Chastain, File)