Who was the Michigan player Clowney hit?

Vincent Smith
On Jan. 1, 2013, with just over eight minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of the Outback Bowl, then-South Carolina Gamecock Jadeveon Clowney burst up the middle, a blazing runaway train, met Michigan running back Vincent Smith just as Vincent hugged the handoff to his chest — or was it even before?!

Did Clowney hit targeting?

“Targeting” is the first personal foul that is reviewable. Clowney’s hit appeared to be fundamentally perfect. It knocked Smith’s helmet off, but there was no intent to spear or injure. Yet the officiating coordinator of the Atlantic Coast Conference said recently Clowney would be ejected under the new rule.

Who did Jadeveon Clowney hit in the Outback Bowl?

back Vincent Smith
South Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney delivered this bone-crushing hit on Michigan running back Vincent Smith in Tuesday’s Outback Bowl, causing the ball—and Smith’s helmet—to fly. A game-changing play and probably the hit of the college football season, helping the Gamecocks claim a 33-28 victory.

What team did Jadeveon Clowney play for in college?

South Carolina
He played college football at South Carolina, where he twice earned first-team All-American honors, and was selected first overall by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. Clowney was a member of the Texans for five seasons, earning three consecutive Pro Bowl selections during his final years with the team.

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What college did Jadeveon Clowney play for?

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Who won the 2013 Outback Bowl?

the South Carolina Gamecocks
It was the 27th edition of the Outback Bowl, named after sponsor Outback Steakhouse, and was telecast at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN. It featured the South Carolina Gamecocks from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) versus the Michigan Wolverines from the Big Ten Conference. South Carolina won, 33–28.

How long has clowney been in the NFL?

Since his 2014 NFL debut, Clowney has dealt with at least one injury every season. He is now in his eighth year in the league, but he has only played one full season.