Graham Watson

Graham Watson

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Watson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Missouri Tigers and the Big 12 Conference for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She also covered college football recruiting for the Dallas Morning News.

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Early signing period debated for football

Graham Watson, ESPN.com

The start of basketball's early signing period raises questions about whether football should adopt a different recruiting schedule. There aren't any easy answers, writes Graham Watson.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Athleticism key for sluggish Missouri

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- Missouri didn't put on its usual spectacle of up-and-down play that the university touts as "The Fastest 40 Minutes in Basketball" dur...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 20, 2009

Gap between haves, have-nots grows

Graham Watson, ESPN.com

Schools are making budget cuts, but that's just increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots.

Story | Conversation | July 16, 2009

Title IX puts schools in conundrum

Graham Watson, ESPN.com

As schools look to save money, men's sports are first on the chopping block so schools can remain compliant with Title IX laws.

Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009

Coaches, colleges explore new frontier

Graham Watson, ESPN.com

Online social networks, like Twitter and Facebook, are offering colleges and coaches new ways to communicate with fans and recruits. Many are diving headfirst into this new phenomenon.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Defining the different shades of gray

Dana O'Neil, ESPN.com

Online social networks have opened up a new frontier when it comes to colleges communicating with recruits. It's also exposing new shades of gray when it comes to the NCAA's recruiting guidelines.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2009

Xavier now expects deep tourney runs

Graham Watson, ESPN.com

Despite playing in the Atlantic 10 and not having a football team to bolster its athletic reputation, Xavier has thrived on the basketball court and has become a program other small schools want to emulate.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2009

James hurting Marquette's chances

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- Is Maurice Acker that bad? During the first half, coach Buzz Williams has opted for a half-healthy Dominic James over a perfectly he...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Marquette going to need great half

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- Jerel McNeal hit a 3-pointer as time expired at the end of the first half between Marquette and Missouri. Before that shot, the Gol...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

English steps up to be Tigers' hero

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- J.T. Tiller wanted to be the hero. As he drove to the basket with seconds remaining in a tie game, he thought he was going to get hi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Badgers taking it to the Musketeers

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- The game between Wisconsin and Xavier has been sloppy at best. Neither team is shooting better than 34 percent and Wisconsin has go...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

James enters game, but has limp

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- Marquette guard Dominic James checked in with 17:08 remaining in the first half and he's noticeably limping. Missouri point guard Zair...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

Xavier pulls away, grabs Sweet 16 berth

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho --- Everyone not wearing red in Taco Bell Arena knew Xavier was going to pull away, it was just a matter of when. After 30 minutes of m...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

James ineffective in return for Marquette

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- Dominic James stalled a bit when asked about his play during Sunday's 83-79 loss to Missouri in the second round of the NCAA tournamen...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009

How effective will James be?

Graham Watson

BOISE, Idaho -- We're about an hour from the tipoff of the second round at Taco Bell Arena. Wisconsin and Xavier play in the first game, but all th...

Blog Entry | Conversation | March 22, 2009