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Earl Watson
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2025-26
Total Games: 66
Crew Chief: 16 (24%)
U1: 33 (50%)
U2: 17 (26%)
Home Wins: 64%
Home Fouls: 18.3
Away Fouls: 18.8
Foul Diff: 0.5
Attendance: 6,015
| Games | Total | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 66 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Crew Chief | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| U1 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| U2 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 10 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Big East | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| CAA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A-10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| ACC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| MAAC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MEAC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriot | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Horizon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Am. East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MVC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mountain West | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PAC 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2-10 | Earl Watson | Amy Bonner | Sutton Simon | IU Indianapolis | Milwaukee | 88 - 92 | 29 - 20 | $1,575 | $6,975 |
| 2026-1-29 | D.J. Carstensen | Earl Watson | Owen Shortt | Illinois | Washington | 75 - 66 | 12 - 18 | $2,700 | $5,400 |
| 2025-12-2 | Earl Walton | Earl Watson | Brian Dorsey | Rutgers | Purdue | 65 - 81 | 18 - 14 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| 2025-2-19 | Larry Scirotto | Tim Comer | Earl Watson | Iowa | Oregon | 78 - 80 | 16 - 13 | $2,700 | $7,300 |
| 2025-1-7 | Verne Harris | Earl Watson | Edwin Young | Colorado State | Fresno State | 91 - 64 | 23 - 20 | $1,900 | $4,600 |
| 2024-11-22 | Mike Littlewood | Terry Oglesby | Earl Watson | Wisconsin | UCF | 86 - 70 | 26 - 17 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| 2024-2-22 | Mike Littlewood | Earl Watson | Brooks Wells | California | Oregon State | 81 - 73 | 11 - 15 | $2,134 | $10,500 |
| 2024-1-7 | Bill Ek | Tim Comer | Earl Watson | Youngstown State | IUPUI | 75 - 65 | 15 - 19 | $1,528 | $8,366 |
| 2023-12-6 | Tim Kelly | Earl Watson | Justin Porterfield | Towson | Massachusetts | 81 - 71 | 21 - 22 | $1,600 | $6,838 |
| 2023-12-3 | Earl Watson | Paul Szelc | Kelly Pfeifer | Nebraska | Creighton | 60 - 89 | 10 - 14 | $2,619 | $5,238 |
| 2023-11-7 | Earl Watson | Amy Bonner | Mason Siler | Iowa | North Dakota | 110 - 68 | 18 - 19 | $2,619 | $2,619 |
| 2023-3-11 | Larry Scirotto | Earl Watson | Kelly Pfeifer | Purdue | Ohio State | 80 - 66 | 17 - 24 | $2,538 | $11,891 |
| 2023-2-8 | Lamar Simpson | Earl Watson | Michael Palau | Duquesne | George Mason | 75 - 52 | 20 - 13 | $1,739 | $9,353 |
| 2023-1-1 | Jeff Clark | Earl Watson | Tyler Sandmann | UMBC | Vermont | 61 - 74 | 14 - 13 | $1,316 | $7,614 |
| 2022-12-29 | Jeff Clark | Brian O'Connell | Earl Watson | DePaul | Georgetown | 83 - 76 | 18 - 18 | $2,256 | $6,298 |
| 2022-11-22 | D.J. Carstensen | Earl Watson | Mike Kitts | Rutgers | Rider | 76 - 46 | 18 - 25 | $2,538 | $4,042 |
| 2022-11-13 | Earl Watson | Jermaine Rogers | Michael Nardone | Pennsylvania | Towson | 74 - 80 | 24 - 12 | $1,504 | $1,504 |
| 2022-2-24 | Brian O'Connell | Earl Watson | Adam Vandenburgh | Hofstra | Elon | 55 - 81 | 11 - 19 | $1,502 | $9,420 |
| 2022-1-12 | Tim Clougherty | Earl Watson | Raymie Styons | Rhode Island | Saint Joseph's | 75 - 64 | 17 - 19 | $1,684 | $7,918 |
| 2021-12-9 | Sean Hull | Earl Watson | Raymie Styons | William & Mary | Hampton | 53 - 54 | 18 - 18 | $1,502 | $6,234 |
| 2021-11-24 | Jeff Clark | Brian O'Connell | Earl Watson | Florida State | Boston University | 81 - 80 | 18 - 18 | $2,275 | $4,732 |
| 2021-11-16 | Pat Driscoll | Tim Clougherty | Earl Watson | Nebraska | Creighton | 69 - 77 | 18 - 14 | $2,457 | $2,457 |
| 2021-2-27 | Mike Roberts | Brian O'Connell | Earl Watson | UConn | Marquette | 80 - 62 | 23 - 15 | $2,112 | $12,188 |
| 2021-2-17 | Donnie Eppley | Larry Scirotto | Earl Watson | Indiana | Minnesota | 82 - 72 | 23 - 23 | $2,376 | $10,076 |
| 2021-1-20 | Jeb Hartness | Earl Watson | Tony Crisp | St. Bonaventure | VCU | 70 - 54 | 14 - 19 | $1,628 | $7,700 |
| 2021-1-9 | Bert Smith | Brent Hampton | Earl Watson | DePaul | Seton Hall | 68 - 76 | 23 - 22 | $2,112 | $6,072 |
| 2020-12-19 | Earl Watson | Brian Dorsey | Paul Szelc | Indiana | Butler | 68 - 60 | 17 - 19 | $2,376 | $3,960 |
| 2020-11-27 | Earl Watson | Tony Henderson | Greg Evans | Bradley | Oakland | 74 - 60 | 20 - 14 | $1,584 | $1,584 |
| 2020-2-19 | James Breeding | Keith Kimble | Earl Watson | Virginia Tech | Miami | 95 - 102 | 23 - 19 | $2,125 | $9,158 |
| 2020-1-28 | Earl Watson | Bo Boroski | Rob Keuneman | Nebraska | Michigan | 68 - 79 | 22 - 16 | $2,295 | $7,033 |
| 2020-1-13 | Jeff Clark | Earl Watson | Ed Corliss | Loyola Maryland | Boston University | 53 - 85 | 18 - 18 | $1,211 | $4,738 |
| 2019-12-28 | Tim Kelly | Earl Watson | Tony Crisp | Towson | Northeastern | 45 - 61 | 14 - 16 | $1,402 | $3,527 |
| 2019-11-21 | Lee Cassell | Earl Watson | Mike Eades | Baylor | Ohio | 76 - 53 | 15 - 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 |
| 2018-12-18 | Brian O'Connell | Earl Watson | Michael Stephens | Syracuse | Buffalo | 59 - 71 | 19 - 18 | $2,050 | $3,403 |
| 2018-11-11 | Dwayne Gladden | Earl Watson | Ryan Sassano | Towson | Wesley | 93 - 66 | 22 - 21 | $1,353 | $1,353 |
| 2018-2-15 | Earl Watson | John Gaffney | Josh White | Quinnipiac | Manhattan | 71 - 70 | 22 - 19 | $1,224 | $3,120 |
| 2017-12-2 | Earl Watson | Nathan Farrell | Evon Burroughs | St. John's | Sacred Heart | 90 - 55 | 16 - 17 | $1,896 | $1,896 |
| 2017-2-2 | Earl Watson | A.J. Desai | Tony Crisp | Towson | Drexel | 104 - 103 | 25 - 33 | $1,270 | $6,140 |
| 2017-1-7 | Earl Watson | Bill Covington | Lee Jones | Notre Dame | Clemson | 75 - 70 | 13 - 9 | $1,925 | $4,870 |
| 2016-12-12 | Jeff Clark | Earl Watson | Donnie Eppley | Lehigh | St. Francis (PA) | 100 - 67 | 16 - 14 | $1,097 | $2,945 |
| 2016-11-22 | Chris Rastatter | Earl Watson | Tony Chiazza | Georgetown | Wisconsin | 57 - 73 | 16 - 18 | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| 2016-1-12 | Sean Hull | Lamar Simpson | Earl Watson | Dayton | Davidson | 80 - 74 | 18 - 17 | $1,388 | $5,438 |
| 2015-12-21 | Earl Watson | Bo Boroski | Edwin Young | Northwestern | Sacred Heart | 103 - 67 | 23 - 18 | $2,025 | $4,050 |
| 2015-11-27 | Glenn Mayborg | Earl Watson | Evon Burroughs | Minnesota | Omaha | 93 - 90 | 15 - 24 | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| 2015-3-5 | Sean Hull | Earl Watson | Tony Crisp | Coppin State | Delaware State | 92 - 104 | 30 - 18 | $876 | $7,373 |
| 2015-2-21 | Earl Watson | Tim Comer | Mike Eades | Louisville | Miami | 55 - 53 | 13 - 15 | $1,825 | $6,497 |
| 2015-2-16 | Terry Moore | Earl Watson | William Covington | Morgan State | Hampton | 65 - 93 | 24 - 23 | $876 | $4,672 |
| 2014-12-30 | Tim Ebersole | Earl Watson | Brian Dorsey | Miami | Charleston | 67 - 40 | 15 - 25 | $1,825 | $3,796 |
| 2014-11-23 | Larry Scirotto | Earl Watson | Paul Szelc | Rutgers | St. Francis Brooklyn | 76 - 73 | 17 - 23 | $1,971 | $1,971 |
| 2014-3-3 | Leon Haskins | Earl Watson | Raymie Styons | Morgan State | Florida A&M | 73 - 78 | 14 - 25 | $852 | $5,574 |
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Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| NIT | 1 | 2011-12 |
| AT ROCHESTER NY | 1 | 2011-12 |
| ATLANTIC 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2011-12 |
| BARCLAYS CENTER CLASSIC | 1 | 2014-15 |
| BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 1st ROUND AT NEW YORK NY | 1 | 2010-11 |
| BIG EAST MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - 2nd ROUND | 1 | 2011-12 |
| Big Ten | 1 | 2022-23 |
| Crossroads Classic | 1 | 2020-21 |
| Gavitt Tipoff Games | 1 | 2021-22 |
| Greenbrier Tip-Off - Mountain Division | 1 | 2024-25 |
| Jacksonville Classic - Campus Game | 1 | 2021-22 |
| MAUI JIM MAUI INVITATIONAL | 1 | 2016-17 |
| Myrtle Beach Invitational | 1 | 2019-20 |
| Xavier Invitational | 1 | 2020-21 |
Earl Watson Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 3
Career Total: $115,395
Total Games: 66
Avg per Game: $1,748
Highest Season: $12,188 (2020-21)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tier 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $6,975 | $2,325 |
| 2024-25 | Tier 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | $7,300 | $2,433 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | $10,500 | $2,100 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | $11,891 | $1,982 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | $9,420 | $1,884 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | $12,188 | $2,031 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | $9,158 | $1,832 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $3,403 | $1,702 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $3,120 | $1,560 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | $6,140 | $1,535 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | $5,438 | $1,813 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | $7,373 | $1,475 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | $5,574 | $1,394 |
| 2012-13 | Tier 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | $2,053 | $1,026 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | $7,907 | $1,318 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | $6,955 | $1,391 |
Earl Watson Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day