Most Improved Award Winners Announced

April 16, 2007

Clemson, SC – Clemson football coaches announced recipients of the Most improved players by positions at the Clemson Spring Game on Saturday at Death Valley. Each position coach recognized a most improved player on the field and Joey Batson’s staff of strength coaches acknowledged most improved players in the strength training room over the course of the spring practices.

Quarterback Cullen Harper, running back James Davis, punter Jimmy Maners and center Ben Ramsey were all named most improved on the field and in the strength training room.

Most Improved on Field Quarterbacks – Cullen Harper Running Backs – James Davis Wide Receivers – Aaron Kelly Offensive Line – Chris Hairston Tight Ends – Michael Palmer Defensive Line – Rashaad Jackson Defensive Backs – Byron Maxwell Inside Linebackers – Kavell Conner Outside Linebackers – Kwam Williams Kickers – Jimmy Maners Offense/Walk-on – Ben Ramsey (center) Defensive/Walk-on – Matthew Knowles

Most Improved in Strength Training Quarterbacks – Cullen Harper Running Backs – James Davis Wide Receivers – Tyler Grisham Offensive Guards – Thomas Austin Centers – Ben Ramsey Offensive Tackles – Landon Walker Tight Ends – Jermaine Martin Defensive Ends – Jamie Cumbie Defensive Tackles – Dorell Scott Linebackers – Kevin Alexander Safety – Sadat Chambers Cornerbacks – Crezdon Butler Kickers Jimmy Maners Offense/Walk-on – Brandon Speweik (QB) Defense/Walk-on – Terrance Odom

Power Hour Strongman Champion – Quarterback Michael Wade