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We've got more insight into the Garrett Riley hire and at least for the purpose of this feature, it begins with a question we asked Dabo Swinney five years ago. In fact it was a question Swinney didn't particularly like, which was evident when he cut off the exchange pretty quickly.

We think the historical context here is fascinating and necessary as we dig into more insight on Swinney's decision to replace Brandon Streeter and bring in Riley a week ago.

THE GARRETT RILEY FACTOR (For subscribers-only)

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