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ROSCOE WATSON
Middle Guard
1976 / 1979
Clinton, SC
Biography
Watson had a great career at Clinton, being named Class AAA Lineman of the Year as both a junior and a senior. He was also All-State both years and played in the 1976 North-South All-Star Game (he was named to the Shrine Bowl but missed it because Clinton was still playing in the playoffs). As a true freshman Watson backed up senior Bubba Shugart at middle guard, though he missed some time due to an injury suffered against N.C. State. He took over as the starter in 1977 and was one of the defensive stars of a 19-16 win over East Carolina that year; news accounts describe Watson recording several tackles by jumping over the center at the snap and making a tackle in the backfield. He backed up Bill Janus at middle guard in 1978 and Fred Sinclair in 1979, recording six tackles in the season finale against Clemson. He lives in Columbia currently.
Prior Schools
SchoolLocation
Clinton Clinton, SC


Roster Listings
YearRosterNumPosHtWtYrGmsGS
1976 Fall 1976 52 MG 6-0 195 Fr 0 0
1977 Georgia Tech, Clemson progams 52 MG 5-11 195 So 0 0
1977 Media Guide MG 6-0 205 So
1978 Media Guide 52 MG 5-11 210 Jr 0 0
1978 Game Program vs. Duke 52 MG 5-11 210 Jr
1979 Program vs Western Michigan 52 MG 5-11 230 Sr 0 0
Depth Chart Appearances
DescriptionPositionRank
Defense
YearSoloAstTklTFLSacksIntPBUQBHFRFFBKIPCDSRZSIPPYPT
1976 0 0 25 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 7 0 0 12.93 2.73
1977 76 10.0 3.0 2 2 40 11 3 73.77 1.17
1978 4 3 7 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.5 3.67
1979 0 0 37 6.0 0.0 1 0 0 2 0 15 5 4 26.22 2.64
Tot 4 3 145 16.5 3.5 1 0 2 5 0 62 16 7 114.42

IP - Impact Plays; CDS - Conversion Down Stops (3rd & 4th Down); RZS - Red Zone Stops; IPP - Impact Play Points; YPT - Yards Per Tackle
Scoring Plays
DateOpponentQtrTimeUSCOppPlay