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Soccer's Nathan W* SEAN RAYFORD Sports Photo Editor Senior Nathan Watkins, shown here against UCLA, is a co-captain for the 1998 Gamecock soccer team. The team is 8-2 and hosts nationally-ranked Clemson at 2 p.m. Sunday at Stone Stadium. ^Earn Extra Did You Know... 1 Plasma is an essential fluid of life and there is an on-going need for good quality plasma. Plasma-based medicines save thousands of lives, some right here in our community. Just a few hours of your time each month can help make the difference in someone's life. Bayer compensates you each time you donate. Depending on how often you donate, you can receive up to $231 a month! Bayer is seeking STUDENTS and others to help share their good health with people in need. If you're at least 18 years old and meet our health requirements you can start saving lives while you earn! For more BSVGr ! ? information call 803-254-6683 ========= Notice: Plasma donors arc subject to medical screening and resting prior to acceptance, and at all limes. Gamecocks vs. . sione btaaium Remember it's Dorm Night The Dorm floor with the most people in wins a pizza party from Papa Jol itkins play: staff writer LEAH GENEST "It has always been a dream of mine to celebrate with him after I score a goal," said Nathan Watkins, referring to his 11-year-old brother Joel, _ t_ -11 l. /? i or m/-M i a Dan Doy ior most 01 uou s nome soccer games. On Sept. 6, that dream came true. USC played No. 1 UCLA at Eugene Stone Stadium. Watkins, a senior co-captain and forward for the Gamecock men's soccer team, left yet another mark in Carolina soccer history, scoring one of the team's two goals against the Bruins, in front of<a record USC crowd. The team was focused, driven that night. We had a new job to get done," Watkins said. "We bonded and held strong." Their effort was evident, with a final score of USC 2, UCLA 1. Watkins is truly an asset to not only the men's soccer team but the entire soccer program. He has gained great respect from his teammates and from the fans. He was elected a captain for the 1998 season by his teammates, not the coaches. This is a true sign of the respect the team feels for him. "It is a great honor," he stated. "I am really thankful for that." When Watkins first came here, he wasn't on scholarship. He selected Carolina because it had a top soccer program and great coaching. "I wanted a place where I could become a better player," he said, speaking of his decision. I I Aero Credit IVhenYou \ rinricifa V/lllt l/V Plasma Ca"\p week ti You Save Lives focus-SB While ? ?>? Earning Money! wijla A Bayer Corporation (^-4, 1916 Taylor J Columbia, SC 29201 ** 700SjL VfrJL SS 8:00 AM 8:30 9:30 AM 11:00 AM%Noon ^ ^ 1:00 PM 1:052:05 PM 2:003:00 PM 3:154:15 PM 4^054:20 PM 4:305:30 PM 5:306:15 PM 5:456:45 PM m j% 7:00| 6 8:00 PM 8:159:15 PM class to sh< ation offici attendance rn's. IF' s for higher He came to college from Parkview (Ga.) High after helping his team there win three consecutive state titles in the sport. Watkins was also named to the Georgia State Select Team. In his freshman year, he played in 12 matches, assisting on three goals. His first career college start came in the final game of the season vs. Duke in the NCAA Tournament. Watkins' sophomore year brought more career firsts. He scored his first goal against Wofford, which, with one goal and one assist, was also his best game of the season. In his junior year, Watkins was the team's second-leading scorer, with a total of 27 points on nine goals and nine assists. He played in every game last season, starting one, against Georgia Southern. His season-high came in the game vs. j North Carolina where he scored two goals, j Coming into his final season, Watkins had scored a total of 37 points. Watkins' statistics are impressive, but his 1 strongest assets as a player are his leadership skills. As stated before, he was elected captain by 1 his team, proving that his ability to lead did not 1 go unnoticed by the other players. ' Watkins is an impressive guy on the field, but 1 he is even more impressive off it. He is considered < the resident Christian on the team. He is a member of Athletes in Action and the Fellow- < bic Instructor Tr< Course Held Fridays October 16th-December 1! 1 -3 PM \in the Blatt P.E.Center, lis RpctpaHoti Fitnpss Prncr detitsAvij) hav^the oppo^i nerit^itfi^tie'US^ Aerobic lso provide the necessary p ^national priinaiy^erjtific Tosign up call SaraMorg; MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURS BODY BOE STEP SriIT.PTTNO STEP SCULF STEP & STEP KICK KICI CARDIO CARDIO COMBO COMBO FACULTY/ FACULTY/ FACUI STAFF STAFF STA1 AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROi STEP& STEP & STEP& STEP SCULPT SLIDE SCULPT SLID BACK TO BACK TO ABS ABS AEROSTEP STEP& AEROSTEP 55, SCULPT SCUL1 WATER WATER WATER WATI AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROBICS AEROB POWER BODY POWER BOE INTERVAL SCULPTING INTERVAL SCULP' CARDIO CARDIO CARDIO CARD] KICKBOXING BLAST KICKBOXING BLAS BODY ROCK BODY SCULPTING BOTTOM SCULPTING I p? 7 " " i "f -s % " * PHTC srHFDIIT F 1 L JL JLJL k?/ L/ JL MmJ Mur % JLmI X?4 1 EDNESDAY, OCTC * md signed waiver are required before tal ts need to bring a valid USC ID with a Fi )w proof of registration. To register and 8, 202 Blatt PE Center. v : : : ifOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOB YOU DO NOT NEED TO! authority ship of Christian Athletes. He also attends smallgroup bible studies. "I feel a burden for people to know about Jesus," Watkins said. He would like to be a teacher for a bible-study class or run a camp that brings in children from all over the country, especially the city, and teaches them about God and Jesus Christ. Watkins' greatest accomplishment off the field, he says, has been giving his life to Jesus Christ ana Knowing-mat ne is unwortfty to oe paralleled with such an almighty power. "I live my life by the Bible," he proclaimed,u ... by the standard that Jesus Christ set for us." Nathan wants people to know what Jesus has done for him. He had no joy, no focus before he gave himself to Jesus Christ, but he does now and he is confident that Jesus will take him where he wants him to go. "I five my life for the things that are eternal, aot temporary," he says. Watkins' outlook on the rest of the season is definitely favorable. He feels that the team is really coming together. "The team is a team. We have great potential," he assures. "There are a few things to work out, but I am confident about our chances to win [the NCAA tournament]." As for the future of his post-collegiate soccer :areer, though, "That," he says, "is in God's hands." [lining Program Lth\ X rams is offering an 8 iterested in becoming i A. %'> f yC *11 ehensive cqurse*will radical components of letionof the course, unity to apply for * J x x J f Programs Thisjcoiirse reparation t > pass a :ation exam. 1 i an at 777-4687.' 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