NGU Football�s Aaron Watson Earns All-American Honors
Timothy Holcombe, Staff writer
Aaron Watson recently completed his sophomore season for North Greenville University. A season in which he ranked 12th in the nation in INT�s with 5, tying a school record. Watson had 28 tackles in the season, 17 solo to go along with the 5 INT�s. The Byrnes High School alum had an outstanding season, but it was about to get a lot better as he learned that he is a �Don Hansen All-American� for the 2018 season.
�It was honestly crazy because I was in class at the moment when it happened. I just see everyone reacting on Twitter. I was happy and blessed to even be considered for it.�
When questioned about what the award meant to him personally, he said:
�Honestly here at North Greenville, in our program we put in a lot of work, so it is good to get the recognition that you deserve even if we did not do good as a team but individually striving to do better every day to help bring recognition to North Greenville as well.�
When asked if at any point in the season did he think that being an All-American was a possibility, Watson stated:
�No, honestly not until coach told me that I had tied the school record for interceptions with 5 right before the last game of the season. Then that�s when I thought I could definitely be considered all conference player, but I did not know I had the opportunity to be an All-American.�
Watson earned All-American honors in just his Sophomore season so with two years of eligibility remaining. Watson was clear on what his goals were for the season.
�Definitely to try and bring a title here, a national championship to this program because the team that was in our conference just won the championship. They were good but we played them pretty tough so I definitely think we can bring a title here and to be an All-American again next year to continue that success.�
When next season comes around Watson is looking to do more than just tie the record. �I�m definitely going to try to break my own record, that�s just me trying to keep that mentality going just to keep striving to be better and honestly to just work towards my goal of going to the NFL.�
