Florida RB Richard Watson talks about Arkansas' Jr Day

[The Recruiting Guy]

Richard is a 6'1 220 4.5 RB from Florida A & M University HS, Tallahassee, FL. Richard had 2,134 yards rushing and 34 TDs this past season. I talked to Richard early Tuesday evening. Here's what he had to say.


TRG: What are your offers?

Richard: I have 11 offers. Ohio St., Alabama, Arkansas, Boston College, Clemson, East Carolina, Florida International, Central Florida, Arizona St., UCLA, Marshall.

TRG: How was your visit for Jr. Day?

Richard: It was worth the trip. I got to talk to Coach Nutt with my parents and my brother. He's real down to earth

TRG: What did you think of the facilities?

Richard: They showed us the football facilities. The stadium was nice and they said the weight room was the largest in the nation.

TRG: What other visits have you made?

Richard: I've been to Auburn and Florida State.

TRG: Compare those two visits to Arkansas.

Richard: Arkansas was the best. Auburn was kinda of hectic. They had a lot of things going on with the spring game. Florida St. was a real good trip, real informative. I got to talk to their RB coach.

TRG: What stood out about Arkansas?

Richard: The weight room and talking to Coach Nutt. He was real easy to talk to.

TRG: Do you plan to attend any camps this summer?

Richard: I plan to go to Ohio St. and Boston College Sr. camps.

TRG: Who's recruiting you for Arkansas?

Richard: Coach Vaughn. He's a real nice guy and he's originally from Tallahassee and he's real easy to talk to.

TRG: Any idea when you may make a decision?

Richard: Probably December, January or signing day. My coach told me that he thinks I'll get 10 to 15 more offers. If I do I'll narrow the list summer to 10 to 15 schools.


Richard is a very well spoken, sharp young man. Very mature. I asked if he had a top 3 or 5 and he said he had a top 11 right now.  That drew a laugh from both of us. I hope to have Richard on Press Row this summer. School hours prevent him from being on right now.

[VenturaHog]

Arkansas was the best, WPS!!!

[mrcrowley]

Arkansas was the best, WPS!!!

did he like the beans

[Shocktheman]

Arkansas was the best, WPS!!!

did he like the beans

Feed 'em all the beans!  That seems to seal the deal everytime.

Many thanks TRG!

[LJHOG]

Good stats and sounds like an impressive young man.  He'd make a good Hog!!

[blueshog2001]

If we could land Watson, he would be the class headliner. I hope Vaughn can work some magic.  I wish Watson and D-mac could have hooked up.  Richard, with him being a running back, do you think having D-Mac helps?

[Tomhog™]

DMac could still be a host for him if he decided to take an official visit to Arkansas during the football season...

[jhudson84]

What would happen if Arkansas was to land Curtis, Watson, and Johnson?

You would have

Sr. Felix Jones
Jr. Michael Smith, Brandon Barnett (expecting a RS)
So. Michael Harris, Juwan Franklin
Fr. Richard Watson, Deanthony Curtis, Dennis Johnson




Scary~!

[blueshog2001]

I think Felix is gone after this year.  But he could surprise us all and want his own turn in the spotlight.

[KingoftheHill]

What would happen if Arkansas was to land Curtis, Watson, and Johnson?

You would have

Sr. Felix Jones
Jr. Michael Smith, Brandon Barnett (expecting a RS)
So. Michael Harris, Juwan Franklin
Fr. Richard Watson, Deanthony Curtis, Dennis Johnson




Scary~!

You're getting me excited.  Scary indeed.

[disGUSted]

What would happen if Arkansas was to land Curtis, Watson, and Johnson?

You would have

Sr. Felix Jones
Jr. Michael Smith, Brandon Barnett (expecting a RS)
So. Michael Harris, Juwan Franklin
Fr. Richard Watson, Deanthony Curtis, Dennis Johnson




Scary~!

Remember, you can only have one or two getting significant touches, even less if we ever develope a passing game. :razorback:

[Since 1894]

Good read

thanks RR for your work.

[razorbass]

I think Felix is gone after this year.  But he could surprise us all and want his own turn in the spotlight.

I think Felix will stay for his senior year, he will be the man.

[hawgsav1]

I think Felix is gone after this year.  But he could surprise us all and want his own turn in the spotlight.

I think Felix will stay for his senior year, he will be the man.

I agree.  I know how unselfish he is but I'm sure he'll want his own turn in the spotlight.

[Hogstocking]

Watson recently named Arkansas and Georgia Tech his leaders.  He also said his latest offer was Nebraska.

[TxHogger]

Can you imagine an FL running back with us as one of his leaders.  This is really good.

[netteltonhog]

I Will be very surprised if Juwan Franklin ever sets foot on the Razorback campus.  He is already going to prep school for this season, if he makes the grades there he will start the recruiting process all over again.

[jackflash]

If Felix has a good year he will come out in my opinion, running backs can get injured, would be taking a great risk. I hope we get Mr Watson, just like the fact that we are willing to battle somebody other than La.Tech, OK. State and others. May not win many but you tried

[Adam Stokes]

  So would we want this guy over Dennis Johnson?  He is rated slighty higher and has better offers, and both seem to be the same kind of back. 

[Hog Fan from Camden]

I though Dennis had an offer from the Hogs?

[Wu Tang Clan]

  So would we want this guy over Dennis Johnson?  He is rated slighty higher and has better offers, and both seem to be the same kind of back. 

Arkansas will sign 3 backs with Juwan Franklin and Michael Harris not qualifying. 

[351hog]

  So would we want this guy over Dennis Johnson?  He is rated slighty higher and has better offers, and both seem to be the same kind of back. 

Arkansas will sign 3 backs with Juwan Franklin and Michael Harris not qualifying. 

Curtis, Johnson, and Watson.  Would LOVE to get all of those guys. 

[gohawgsgo]

What time does Press Row run in the mornings?  I just figured out I can pick up 96.3 from Ft. Smith in the mornings even in Central Arkansas.  I listened to something called the Morning Buzz the other day.  I can listen to those interviews in the summer.  Please let me know on the times and if that station is correct.  Thanks, ahead.

[Hawgballz]

What time does Press Row run in the mornings?  I just figured out I can pick up 96.3 from Ft. Smith in the mornings even in Central Arkansas.  I listened to something called the Morning Buzz the other day.  I can listen to those interviews in the summer.  Please let me know on the times and if that station is correct.  Thanks, ahead.

96.3 runs the Morning Rush from 7-9 in the mornings.  Press Row is on 103.1 from 7-9.