The State · Jan 6, 2019
‘Ice Cold’ Huegel has been steady force for Clemson special teams
Greg Huegel went from walk-on to all-conference performer during his career at Clemson.
Huegel, nicknamed “Ice Cold” for his ability to handle pressure situations from his days at Blythewood High School, will play his final college game Monday when Clemson takes on Alabama in the national championship game.
“I have worked with over 200 players in the Carolinas and Greg’s story is one I always tell kids,” kicking coach Dan Orner said. “He was initially turned down because of numbers and willing to do anything, and that was most impressive about him. The cards were stacked against him, nothing was given to him and he ran with it. He was a true workhorse.”