Breaking news — Dutton Watson giving up football

[Harry]

Dutton Watson, a defensive tackle who has battled injuries throughout his time at UNT, has given up football.

The former Midland High standout played in just five games last season and finished with three tackles. UNT coach Dan MccCarney confirmed the news Monday afternoon.

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[jdennis82]

“Dutton has been in the training room a lot of his time here,” McCarney said. “He has worked to come back from one injury after another, but could never get healthy. He will continue his education and get his degree.”

Sounds like someone who's gone through much sacrifice and frustration attempting to represent our university. Stories like highlight why I am likely more forgiving than some that there's been a feeling of delay in the on-field evidence of a sustained turn around for the program. If Watson has been supported and pushed by the program to value the opportunity at an education (compared with the previous regime), then he won't have risked his body without reward. A program will never not have stories of injury...the shame is when that's coupled with a lost education.

[Christopher Walker]

This is a huge loss considering te state of our D-Line.

Good luck out there, Dutton.

[emmitt01]

Will he be signing with ULM soon?

[James]

Thanks for your time and good luck man.

Best wishes.

[4MYMGE]

Dutton is one of my son's very good friends...I am so sad for him. I know this was a hard decision. He was destined to be a great

football player, and I know he is destined to be great in life. I am so glad that he was able to have the interception and nice run this

last season...a great memory to have! Good Luck Dutton...you will always be Mean Green!!!

[Green Crazy]

A shame.

[MeanGreenTexan]

Thanks for your efforts Dutton. Best of luck in your future.

[97and03]

#ThanksRV

[GrandGreen]

This is a bigger loss, then many may realize. When healthy, he got a lot of playing time.

[GMG24]

this stinks, I was looking forward to watching him play more and see the improvements he made. Best of luck to you young man!

[Marty]

Pretty productive player when he was healthy. Damn, I hate this for Dutton and his family.