Clemson gets Watkins back into groove

by TigerNet Staff - Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:27 PM
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Sammy Watkins
Pos: WR   Height: 6-1   Weight: 205   Hometown: Fort Myers, FL (South Fort Myers HS)   Years Played: 2011 - 2013



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So how did the No. 10 Tigers target him and leading receiver DeAndre HopkinsDeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC

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last week in the passing game against Furman? According to ESPN Stats & Information, Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA

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targeted Watkins four times and Hopkins eight times.

The result? Watkins caught all four of his passes for 52 yards. All his receptions came on receiver screen passes behind the line, so he actually amassed 60 yards after the catch. Watkins also had a 58-yard touchdown run on his only carry of the game.

As for Hopkins, he caught seven passes for 95 yards. On the season, Boyd is 26-of-29 for 319 yards and four touchdowns when targeting Hopkins.


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