According to Dabo Swinney, Cade Klubnik has returned to practice and done everything the coaching staff has asked.

With outside noise like social media into the mix of the college football landscape, it’s often difficult for coaches to keep the noise out of the players' head

Late Tuesday morning Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney addressed members of the media at his weekly news conference, this time to reflect back on an open date and extra preparation for Saturday’s opponent – Duke.

The Clemson Tigers have reportedly decided on head coach Dabo Swinney's future amid a disappointing 3-4 start.

Swinney offered encouraging injury updates on offensive lineman Collin Sadler and wide receiver Bryant Wesco. Sadler, who had started all seven games at left guard for the Tigers, was carted off the field during their loss to SMU in an air-cast.

Before turning to November, season-long expectations have not been met by Clemson. Many predicted the Tigers to not only make the College Football Playoff but win the national championship as well. Sitting at 3-4 through seven games likely is not what Dabo Swinney expected at this stage.

This article was originally published on rubbingtherock.com as Former NFL star delivers brutal verdict on Dabo Swinney's 'Outdated' philosophy. As the Clemson Tigers' season spirals into a historic disaster, one of college football's most iconic voices has delivered a blunt and devastating assessment of the man in charge.