Clemson's Dabo Swinney pulls out of fundraiser amid backlash

Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney will no longer attend a fundraiser held by an anti-LGBT group in South Carolina that opposes marriage equality amid backlash from multiple parties, including GLAAD.

Swinney said in a statement that he has no association with the group and believed his attendance at the event was solely to honor his foundation.

"I appreciate the recognition of my and the foundation's efforts," Swinney said. "However, after much thought, in order to avoid a distraction for the team and the entire football program, I've decided it is in the best interests of all involved that I not attend the event on June 2."