Watson, Gallman impressive in final scrimmage

by CU Athletic Communications - Thu Aug 20 19:39:45 GMT-04:00 2015

Clemson, S.C.—Clemson held its final stadium scrimmage of the preseason on Thursday and the story of the day was kicker Greg Huegel Greg Huegel
Fr. Punter / Kicker
#92 5-11, 180
Blythewood, SC
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“Greg Huegel had a big day,” said Head Coach Dabo Swinney, who kidded to the media that he now knows how to pronounce his name (Hugh gul). “He did not miss today and made a 53-yarder on the last play of the scrimmage. He was 3-8 the last time we scrimmaged in the stadium, but he came back today. I was impressed and as of today he is our starting kicker. He was outstanding all day.”

A red-shirt freshman from Blythewood, S.C. who was not on the team last year, Huegel made four field goals in four attempts during the scrimmage (36, 48, 21, 42 yards) and made five others before the scrimmage and in last second situations at the end of practice.

Swinney also announced that Ammon LakipAmmon Lakip
RS Sr. Punter / Kicker
#36 5-11, 200
Alpharetta, GA
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As far as the day overall, Swinney was pleased with what he saw. “We had been going good-on-good all camp, but today we scrimmaged the first team offense vs. the second team defense. and the second-team offense vs. the first-team defense. The first teams dominated the day except for the overtime period.

“On offense Wayne GallmanWayne Gallman
RS So. Running Back
#9 6-1, 205
Loganville, GA
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So. Quarterback
#4 6-2, 205
Gainesville, GA
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RS Fr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-10, 170
Myrtle Beach, SC
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Jr. Tight End
#16 6-5, 250
Navarre, FL
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Safety (2012 - 2015)
#11 6-0, 210
Tallahassee, FL
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Watson completed 10-15 passes for 154 yards and two scores to lead the quarterbacks. Gallman had 9-91 rushing and scored on a 50-yard run. Gallman has averaged 6.7 yards per carry and has been the top rusher in all three scrimmages. C.J. DavidsonC.J. Davidson
RS Sr. Running Back
#21 5-10, 200
Clemson, SC
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RS Fr. Running Back
#27 5-9, 215
Easley, SC
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Renfrow was the top receiver with four receptions for 72 yards, including a 21-yard score from Watson. The receiving numbers were balanced as 11 other players had either one or two receptions.

The offense did not commit a turnover all day.

Defensively, Jefferie GibsonJefferie Gibson
RS Fr. Safety
#17 6-4, 200
Hope Mills, NC
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Jr. Outside Linebacker
#10 6-0, 235
Anderson, SC
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Fr. Linebacker
#35 6-3, 215
Sterling, VA
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Jr. Defensive End
#90 6-3, 269
Central, SC
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