Published: March 29, 2006 11:27 am      

1-on-1 Cherronte Watts

Never has the phrase “faster than a speeding bullet” been more true than now. This senior from the Jackson High School Red Devils track team has recently been laying down laps so fast that if you blink, you’ll miss him. He recently walked away with the individual title of men’s 100-meter champion in his team’s invitational-only event two weekends ago in Henry County. So, with that being said we thought that we’d line up beside him on the starting grid to see if the talk was true. Unfortunately, we never made it off the line because when the gun fired we were left blinded and choking on the dust that came from the bottom of his shoes. This week we go 1-on-1 with Cherronte Watts.



C.F.: If you could live anywhere other than the United Sates, where would it be? Why?

C.W.: Florida because it’s always hot.

What is your favorite song, and movie?

“I’m a King” by T.I.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Michael Vick.

If you had to choose one word or phrase to best describe yourself, what would it be?

Full of life.

If you could date any celebrity who would it be?

Christina Milian.

Coke or Pepsi?

Pepsi.

Ford or Chevy?

Chevy.

Georgia or Georgia Tech?

Georgia.

Who is your favorite sports team or franchise?

The Atlanta Falcons.

What is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?

Falling off of a treadmill.

If a movie were casted about you what actor would best play your part?

Denzel Washington.

If you could have any job, what would it be?

President of the United States.

What cartoon character would you compare yourself to? Why?

The Roadrunner, because he’s quick.

Where is your favorite place to eat and what is your favorite dish?

Hunter’s. Soul food.

What is your greatest athletic achievement?

Going to the state track meet as a freshman and winning the region championship in football in 2003.

Other than a Wal-Mart, what is something that you would like to see come to Jackson?

A Long John Silvers and a Captain D’s.

If you could compete against any professional athlete, in any sport, who would it be and what would you play?

I would race Joe Gantly in the 100-meter dash.

What is your biggest fear?

Snakes and cats.

What is your favorite and least favorite subject in school?

My favorite is math. My least favorite is science.

Looking back, can you choose a favorite coach who has helped you in your career?

Coach Kevin Patterson.

What is your favorite television show?

The Jamie Foxx show.

What is the best quote or saying that you’ve ever heard and who said it?

“If it is to be, it’s up to me!” Obie Johnson.

What material possession can you not live without?

My cell phone.

If you had a $1,000 to spend in any store, where would you spend it?

Roca-Wear.