Hope to see Keala Watson playing next year.

[Sportsbow]

LINK: http://starbulletin.com/2004/12/20/sports/notebook.html

Watson hopes for
quick return
By Dave Reardon
dreardon@starbulletin.com

Hawaii true freshman defensive tackle Keala Watson is hopeful he can play football again by next season. He has a blood-clotting problem that sidelined him after two games this fall.

At the time, it looked like the Nanakuli graduate's promising college career might be over after it had barely begun. But medication might help Watson's condition so he can get medical clearance to suit up and play next year.

"I'll be going to the mainland to see some doctors there who specialize in it," Watson said. "It looks like there's a good chance."

Warriors coach June Jones is also hopeful for Watson, who has attended practice daily despite being sidelined.

"He's a great kid and he's going to be a heckuva football player," Jones said.

Watson seems to stand a good chance of having this season count as a medical redshirt year.

[warriorfan808]

I'd love to see him back on the field, but only if it's completely safe. The last thing I'd want to see is Watson getting seriously hurt on the field.