Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney Says Xavier Dye To Leave Tigers

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says former starting receiver Xavier Dye has asked for his release so he could transfer. Swinney spoke Thursday on WCCP-FM. Athletic spokesman Tim Bourret confirmed Swinney’s comments.

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Published: September 17, 2009

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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says former starting receiver Xavier Dye has asked for his release so he could transfer.

Swinney spoke Thursday on WCCP-FM. Athletic spokesman Tim Bourret confirmed Swinney’s comments.

Dye began the season as a starter, but dropped a pass against Middle Tennessee. He was moved to second team at practice the next week and did not play in a 30-27 loss at Georgia Tech on Sept. 10.

Swinney says Dye has been a bit inconsistent this season. Bourret says Swinney wanted Dye to remain with the Tigers.

Brandon Clear has replaced Dye in the starting lineup. Dye had been listed as a backup for Saturday’s game with Boston College.

Dye is a 6-foot-5 junior from Greenwood and has 11 career catches for 129 yards and one touchdown.