South Carolina’s Shane Beamer Backs Dabo Swinney, Clemson Amid Tampering Chaos

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney has accused Ole Miss and head coach Pete Golding of tampering by contacting former Clemson linebacker Luke Ferrelli after he had exited the transfer portal and enrolled at the university. The NCAA is currently investigating these allegations.

South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer addressed the situation, advocating for severe penalties if tampering is confirmed. Beamer highlighted the growing complexity of college football's transfer system, noting that player agents frequently contact schools on behalf of athletes, a practice that has blurred the lines of permissible conduct.

Beamer defended his own program's integrity, stating he has never contacted a player not in the transfer portal. He emphasized the need for clear enforcement of rules to prevent further chaos, likening the current climate to the "Wild Wild West" if such conduct goes unpunished.

Beamer supported Swinney's decision to publicly address the issue, suggesting that coaches should call out violations when necessary. He explained that such public declarations