Sept. 10, 2011 | Michie Stadium | West Point, N.Y.
About Watts: Assumed increased role as sophomore season progressed ... began 2010 season listed third on depth chart at "whip" linebacker spot ... worked his way into starting lineup three times ... finished spring drills as projected starter at whip position.
2010: Appeared in 11 games ... earned three starting assignments ... lined up with lead unit during service academy tilts versus Air Force and Navy and in Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl versus SMU ... ranked 15th among team leaders with 20 tackles ... credited with 16 primary hits ... made one tackle for loss, a quarterback sack ... added two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick ... made collegiate debut in Army's season-opening defeat of Eastern Michigan ... recorded career high five tackles in collegiate starting debut against Air Force ... notched forced fumble and fumble recovery to aid road win at Tulane ... credited with punt block against Rutgers ... play led to an Army touchdown ... recorded first career sack and forced a fumble in bowl victory over SMU.
2009: Did not see any varsity action.
High School: Three-time all-conference performer at North Allegheny High in Wexford, Pa. ... played for head coach Art Walker ... two-way standout ... split time between defensive end and fullback positions ... served as team captain during senior campaign ... racked up 56 tackles and 8.0 sacks in senior season ... rushed for 203 yards and one score on 30 carries in final season ... earned additional varsity letter in wrestling.
Personal: Born March 12, 1989 ... given name is Michael Zachary Watts ... parents' names are Gregory and Nancy Watts ... twin brother, Corey, is a sophomore defensive end on Army roster ... grandfather, Joseph Perriello retired from U.S. Army as a command sergeant major ... majoring in Engineering Management.
