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Props to Des Watson

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by cheatng8tr, Dec 21, 2024 at 9:48 AM.

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  1. Dec 21, 2024 at 9:48 AM #1
    cheatng8tr

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    Big Des could have gone the wrong way but he hung in there and kept competing. He really does seem like a good kid and you could tell the players were really excited for him to run the ball. If I were him, I'd have his Heisman pose picture blown up and framed.
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2024 at 9:54 AM #2
    jmhawk88

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    Better athlete than Travis Hunter.
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2024 at 10:07 AM #3
    thom1507

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    I don't know about that. I do think had Des kept his weight in the 350-370 range in his 4 years, it is possible we'd be talking about a high NFL draft pick for him based on what he could do at 450.
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2024 at 10:23 AM #4
    Matherly87

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  5. Dec 21, 2024 at 10:39 AM #5
    fox

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    Gators hero. Persevering through Fall camp alone is admirable. A lot of heart.
     
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  6. Dec 21, 2024 at 11:08 AM #6
    Gatorallstar1012

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    Just posting because I changed my profile pic.
     
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  7. Dec 21, 2024 at 11:21 AM #7
    gatorrob87

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  8. Dec 21, 2024 at 11:31 AM #8
    Donzo

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    What a great last game for him!
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM #9
    nawlinsgator

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    I think so too. He would be so much more efficient in that weight range.
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM #10
    EbSaxman

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    I know he usually plays defense but I can’t imagine him getting so confused he’d run the wrong way.

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  11. Dec 21, 2024 at 12:27 PM #11
    grayg8rstevo

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    He could have had a future. 350. If he loses 100 pounds, he could probably get a tryout. High draft choice? Gotta show a lot for a defensive tackle to be a high draft choice. He has not. Time is up.
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:13 PM #12
    northgagator

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    He still has a way to the NFL. Well, at least a crack to take that path. To get there, he will need to shed a lot of pounds and keep it off. If he keeps working out, one day he may get an invitation for a tryout. We can only hope.
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:23 PM #13
    DieAGator

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    God bless big Dez. Honestly, I wish him the best of health in his life and hope he can manage his weight.
     
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  14. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM #14
    WarDamnGator

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    #7 looks concerned in that photo ... like a dad with a "don't break that" look on his face.
     
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  15. Dec 21, 2024 at 2:54 PM #15
    cheatng8tr

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    I was able to read #7's lips during the game. He said, "No, no, no Big Des. Don't hurt him!"
     
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  16. Dec 21, 2024 at 4:57 PM #16
    reptilicus

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    I like how 69 1) looks slim next to Big Des and 2) is reaching out to cushion the fall if Des does decide to slam his guy.
     
  17. Dec 21, 2024 at 5:30 PM #17
    kryptonite

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    We don't beat LSU and Ole Miss without him and Cam Jackson. LSU rb were well below averages, and Ole Miss didn't even try convential rushing and had Pegues diverted outside the guards to rush short yardage.
     
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  18. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:02 PM #18
    Rkb75

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    Anybody got a photo of Dem doing his Heisman pose last night?
     
  19. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:06 PM #19
    Gatorrick22

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    I posted this in the game thread, but it belongs here.

     
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  20. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:54 PM #20
    Claygator

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    Yaw yaw yaw yaw.

    But he wasn't.

    My prediction: he's going to be a loyal Gator for life.
     
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