Clemson Spring Football Awards Presented

April 6, 2002

Clemson, SC – Clemson Head Coach Tommy Bowden and Head Strength Coach Joey Batson announced spring awards during halftime of Clemson’s Spring Football Game at Riggs Field on Saturday. Bowden announced the most improved player awards for the spring practice period, while Batson announced the most improved players by position in the strength and conditioning area.

Here is the list of award winners:

Most Improved Players Quarterback: Charlie Whitehurst Running Back: Clifford Harrell Wide Receiver: Airese Currie Tight End: Ben Hall Offensive Lineman: Nick Black Linebacker: John Leake Secondary: Eric Sampson Defensive Line: Nick Eason Defensive End: J.J. Howard Offensive Walk-on, Tommy Sharpe Defensive Walk-on: Kevin Burnette

Most Improved in the Weight Room Offensive Linemen and Tight Ends: Jermyn Chester and Greg Walker Running Backs: Chad Jasmin Quarterbacks: Willie Simmons Wide Receivers: Kevin Youngblood Defensive Linemen: Mo Fountain, Charles Bennett, Todd McClinton Linebackers: Nigel Vaughn Defensive Backs: Ronny Delume, Charles Harper Kickers and punters: Fletcher Anderson