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
School	Location
Clinton	Clinton, SC

Roster Listings
Year	Roster	Num	Pos	Ht	Wt	Yr	Gms	GS
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
Description	Position	Rank

Defense
Year	Solo	Ast	Tkl	TFL	Sacks	Int	PBU	QBH	FR	FF	BK	IP	CDS	RZS	IPP	YPT
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
Date	Opponent	Qtr	Time	USC	Opp	Play