William Watson

Pop Watson suspended indefinitely by Virginia Tech

September 21, 2023
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MATT GENTRY, The Roanoke Times Former Springfield Central quarterback William “Pop” Watson has been suspended indefinitely by Virginia Tech for violating team rules. Watson issued an apology earlier today on X. He promised to make better decisions moving forward but also acknowledged that he is not perfect and cannot guarantee that he would would not make another mistake going forward. When asked why Watson was suspended, Virginia Tech Coach Brent……

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Recruiting: A sense of comfort, trust and the opportunity to turn around a program are the reasons William Watson picked Nebraska

February 23, 2022
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Springfield Central junior quarterback William Watson III announced on Tuesday night that he was committing to the University of Nebraska to play college football. Watson, one of the top players in the state in the Class of 2023 held 11 offers including offers from Boston College, UConn and UMass. So why did he pick Nebraska? Simple. It was the right fit. Nebraska offered everything William and his family were looking…

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Recruiting: Springfield Central quarterback William Watson commits to Nebraska

February 22, 2022
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In the end, William Watson went with a familiar face for his college commitment. It just may not have been the one most were expecting. The junior quarterback from Springfield Central made a verbal commitment to Nebraska during the Golden Eagles’ basketball game against Northampton Tuesday night. With the pledge, Watson will play for former UMass coach Mark Whipple, who is the offensive coordinator at Nebraska. At one point, it…

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