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Clemson QB Deshaun Watson gained a grasp of overcoming mistakes during years at Gainesville High

Former Red Elephants signal caller has second chance at national championship with Tigers

Gainesville High quarterback Deshaun Watson prepares for the snap during a 2012 game against Heritage at City Park Stadium. - photo by Scott Rogers | The Times

0108Watson1 — Gainesville High quarterback Deshaun Watson prepares for the snap during a 2012 game against Heritage at City Park Stadium. - photo by Scott Rogers | The Times

When Deshaun Watson was still just a kid at Gainesville High, back before the Heisman Trophy races and national championship chases, former Red Elephants quarterback coach Michael Perry instilled in him a simple principle. They called it “snap and clear.” “As soon as that snap is over, clear it off your mind and go to the next one,” Gainesville coach Bruce Miller explained.

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