TIGER FRESHMAN INJURES KNEE AGAINST GEORGIA TECH
By FITSNEWS || Clemson University starting quarterback Deshaun Watson‘s comeback didn’t last long …
The true freshman phenom – making his first start after suffering a broken finger against Louisville on October 11 – sustained a serious injury to his left knee on the Tigers’ third possession against Georgia Tech in Atlanta.
Watson – whose own right leg appeared to make contact with his left knee on the play – fell awkwardly at the end of a seven-yard gain deep in Yellow Jackets’ territory. He able to walk off the field under his own power but was quickly taken to the locker room by Clemson trainers for further evaluation.
ESPN sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards noted Watson was in “discomfort” and was “visibly upset” when trainers were examining his knee. During halftime, Watson was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
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A 6-foot-3, 190-pound freshman from Gainesville, Georgia, Watson entered the game with 1,176 passing yards and 12 touchdowns against just two interceptions. He’s also rushed for 147 yards and three additional scores.
He was five of seven throwing for 27 yards and had rushed for 40 yards on seven carries against Georgia Tech prior to his injury.
Clemson’s offense has struggled without him in the lineup, but still managed to post a 4-0 record since his injury with senior Cole Stoudt running the offense.
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45 comments
This kid gets knocked out of games more than Glass Joe gets knocked out in Punch-Out on Nintendo.
I imagine cock fans all over SC are thrilled over this one.
There’s 6.
No. Your imagination is wrong.
I’m a SC fan. However, I am not “thrilled” this guy blew his knew out. That’s pretty low to experience “joy” over someone else’s devastating injury.
Maybe Haley will have a DeShaun Watson day.
Huge Gamecock fan and definitely feeling horrible for D.Watson and the Clemson family today. Seems like a really good dude and clearly talented as hell too. Hope he gets back healthy soon, so we can beat you guys at full strength!
Not me, that sucks. Still going to be a good game, but would have been more fun with Watson in the game. Hopefully he recovers fine and look forward to watching him play in Columbia next year.
Nope. I never want to see a young man hurt like that. This is his life we are talking about.
I also would prefer that he would be able to play. I never want to hear “but we did not have our quarterback” after we stomp a mud hole in their Tiger asses for the sixth straight time.
Interesting no one else is saying ACL, even ESPN who just said he’s still in the locker room…so how did you get that info?
SBnation reporting it
http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/11/15/7225735/deshaun-watson-injury-clemson
Which they got from Clemson 247…which says they only got that from a doc looking a film….still not official nor confirmed. Just a guess.
DESHAUN WATSON LOST FOR THE SEASON
MUTHAF****NG, C**ksucking, Son-Of-A-B**ch! Dammit All To Hell!!
“If Cole Stoudt had to choose a number between 1 and 10; he would pick 6“[Shamelessly jacked from another commenter on another site.]
You’re not much better with Watson. It’s a case of the guy not playing seeming so much better. It’s only in your mind.
Idiot!
So since Watson is out, you’re conceding the game to SC? (is that your excuse?)….. (:
Nope. I was just calling you an idiot.
Typical level of articulation for a Tater fan and a Liberal-Tarian. Ignorance does not pay. No wonder you get your @$$ kicked so much. (:
Yeah..unbiased news coming from this asshole?
Hardly.
Don’t be so hard on FITS Norma. And if you want better analysis, go over the SCPSD….We did a couple good articles (one on Muschamp, one on the media/Democrat roads crisis) today. If you don’t like FITS, and think he’s an A-hole…. He usually copies us, and gets it wrong to boot….You may enjoy a better, more intelligent assessment …Thanks in advance…(:
Wow..you really aren’t too bright.
That was directed towards you, idiot.
(: ……..LMAO…
As ol’ Sigmund Freud (allegedly) said, sometimes a cigar is just a cigar…
What a terrible misfortune for this young man and his family!
Hard to think winners and losers when this sort of thing happens.
Wishing you a speedy recovery young man!
I hate it for the kid. Hope he gets back…but injuries are part of the game.
Got a nice article up on SCPSD about SC’s chances after today’s action…
really..if anyone gave a shit, you wouldn’t need to be advertising your shit OVER HERE.
Saw many comments of joy from tigger fans when Marcus Lattimore had injuries. But USC fans aren’t down on their level….so here’s hoping for a speedy recovery.
Keep reading FGF..they’ll show up.
I didn’t see that many at all on Tigernet. More well wishes than anything. And FFS quit acting like Gamecock fans are the epitome of class.
You’re crazy. I saw tons of well wishes for him from Clemson fans. Still do. Never have I seen or heard one negative comment about Lattimore’s injury. By even saying one side’s fans are on a lower level in the same sentence that you’re offering “sympathy” shows the kind of fan you really are. Keep your fake empathy to yourself and grow up.
Okie doke. How’s this: 6
I’m not on anyone’s level when it comes down to that kind of stupidity, cheering when your opponent is hurt. You must know you can’t group everyone as the same, especially when a few fools comment or do idiotic things. I’m a 30-plus year fan and I can assure you that I wouldn’t put up with that kind of talk for a second. Lattimore was a ferocious runner and I have “mad” respect for him. He’s a class act…and so are you, “One_big_dude”. Take care.
Saw many comments of joy from tigger fans when Marcus Lattimore had injuries.
Calling bullshit as well. There are a few assholes out there but most people wished him well.
“Assuming the initial diagnosis is confirmed by an MRI, Watson WOULD BE lost for the remainder of the 2014 season….
This Mofo is at war w/ his own headline….Professional
I’ll go ahead and say it: 6
Not a big surpise, this.
But how big of a prize is it, really?
Beating a weakened opponent is an empty win.
that’s lame as hell. what team isn’t weakened by the last game of the season? Cocks managed to beat clemson on the road in 2012 with their back up QB and RB. So if y’all HAD won that year it would have been an empty win? BS. And ps- you have a 5th yr senior qb. whose fault is it he still sucks?
it was actually the back up QB, 3rd string RB and a point guard at wide receiver but who is counting? Remember Norma says taters don’t make excuses but some already have started to make them expecting the loss.
Does this mean FITS has a return trip to Central, SC to talk to the Rotary
Club in the future?
I’m not on anyone’s level when it comes down to that kind of stupidity, cheering when your opponent is hurt. You must know you can’t group everyone as the same, especially when a few fools comment or do idiotic things. I’m a 30-plus year fan and I can assure you that I wouldn’t put up with that kind of talk for a second. Lattimore was a ferocious runner and I have “mad” respect for him. He’s a class act…and so are you, “One_big_dude”. Take care.
I wish Watson the best. He’s an awesome athlete and a lot of fun to watch.
This is his third injury in less than a year at Clemson. Let’s hope that it’s a string of bad luck and not a habitual injury type situation.
I don’t think any sane USC or Clemson fan is going to cheer an injury especially when it involves talented, quality kids like Watson, Lattimore, Connor Shaw, Tahj Boyd or Sammy Watkins.
In state rankings now –
1 Coastal Carolina
2 South Carolina
3 Clemson
CCU might could beat either one right about now… ;-)
The game has turned from a blowout by the Tigers to a certain loss.
where is the outrage from sparklecity?!?!