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Coach Swinney : 11th-ranked Tigers remain focused

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney's message to his players all year has been for them to focus on each other. He doesn't expect the 11th-ranked Tigers to change their approach now.Swinney said Tuesday that Clemson (9-1, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) has played to a strict standard during its six-game winning streak. The Tigers hope to continue to play with the same discipline and attitude against North Carolina State (6-4, 3-3) Saturday at Death Valley."They've learned how to handle success better and they've learned what it takes to be consistent performers," Swinney said.The coach said it would've been easy for the Tigers to lose direction at several points this season, particularly after their 49-37 loss at Florida State. That defeat likely will keep Clemson from playing for a second straight ACC title.Instead of folding, Swinney said his players learned how to be consistent winners, which will pay off later.Swinney's been part of past Clemson teams — he was Tigers receivers coach from 20...

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