Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) runs for a first down against Louisville during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina. Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

Lolo Jones weighs in on Clemson RB Will Shipley’s impressive hurdle

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 11/12/22

Will Shipley delivered a hurdle so perfect on Saturday that it left even Lolo Jones impressed.

Shipley rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown in Clemson’s 31-16 win over Louisville. The sophomore running back broke a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter that was aided by his great hurdle.

Take a look:

THIS HURDLE BY SHIPLEY @ClemsonFB pic.twitter.com/UT8WJTaWa9

— ESPN (@espn) November 12, 2022

A fan saw the hurdle and asked Jones for her opinion.

Jones, a former Olympic hurdler, rated Shipley’s leap an A+.

GIVE THIS MAN AN OLYPIC MEDAL FOR HURDLES.
Form A+
Run off hurdle A+
This is textbook if you want to hurdle someone in football https://t.co/06NX4K9MpB

— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) November 13, 2022

It’s hard to rate Shipley’s hurdle as anything other than an A+. He used his perfect form to clear the defender. Then he landed and was able to keep running. It looked even better after two Louisville players collided while trying to tackle him.

That was Shipley’s 12th touchdown of the season, and the most impressive.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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