Xavier Watts On Rise To Stardom at Notre Dame, Louisville Rematch & Shane Gillis Locker Room Speech

Notre Dame All-American Safety Xavier Watts joins the Irish Scoop!

Xavier grew up in Nebraska where he was a standout athlete in both football and basketball. He takes us back to his AAU hoops days, and how basketball helped shape him into the All-American athlete he is today. When he was in high school, Xavier was originally recruited as a WR and then transitioned into the Safety position where he has flourished. Xavier feels confident that he could play both ways today if the team needed him to.

In the recruitment process, Xavier considered Nebraska, Michigan and Notre Dame. He explains why choosing Notre Dame was the right fit for him and what makes the school so special. Xavier details his Notre Dame journey from freshman to team captain, and the responsibility that comes with that kind of role.

The guys close out the show talking NCAA 25, previewing their huge game against Louisville, and what it was like to have Shane Gillis in the locker room after a big win.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Xavier Watts joins the Irish Scoop!
01:01 – Purdue & Miami Game Recaps
01:55 – Xavier Watts’ Basketball Roots
04:35 – Xavier Watts High School Career in Nebraska
07:55 – Why Xavier Chose Notre Dame & Why It’s Special
08:50 – What Makes Notre Dame Special
09:52 – Xavier Came To Notre Dame as a WR
11:45 – Why Xavier Knows He Could Play Both Ways
12:46 – Xavier’s Transition To Playing Safety
16:30 – Leadership Role As Team Captain & His Education
19:43 – How The Game Has Slowed Down For Xavier
21:53 – NCAA 25 Isn’t As Fake As You Think
23:17 – The Four Horsemen: Ranking Favorite Spots on Campus
26:06 – Previewing Louisville Matchup
27:38 – Shane Gillis’ Influence on Notre Dame
28:55 – Xavier Watts’ Notre Dame Legacy

Director/Producer: Shaun Crawford
Story: Bryan Terry
Co-Producer: Sal Tarantino
Co-Producer: Elliot Montanez
DoP: Adam Raschka
Gaffer: Collin Gruntman
PA: Parker Norris
BTS: Daniel Hilles
VFX: Magic Hammer

Production Company: Varsity House

Location: Murphy’s Ice Cream Shoppe