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Over the past decade, so many great stories have been told about the extraordinary life and times of Dabo Swinney. But there's yet more to be shared, plenty you haven't heard.

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Tigerillustrated.com is in the midst of a week-long series exploring some of the deeper layers of Swinney's life and leadership by listening to various voices who have witnessed the inner workings of it.

You’ve already heard the incredible against-all-odds story from Swinney’s mother about her childhood living in a crippled children’s home.

You’ve heard from Thomas Austin, who played and coached for Swinney.

You’ve heard from Clemson deputy AD Graham Neff, who has worked with him -- and learned from him -- for the past six years.

You’ve heard from Board of Trustees member and former board chairman David Wilkins.

You’ll hear from current president Jim Clements, who has seen Swinney’s mindset and culture permeate the entire university community.

You’ll hear from former receiver and current assistant Tyler Grisham, who grew up admiring Swinney when he was a coach at Alabama.

You'll hear from more well-connected people who will share their personal stories of how Swinney has transformed much more than just a trophy case.

In Part 7 of the series, we give the floor to former Clemson University President Jim Barker: