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