GLEN ROSE — When the subject of “old school” football comes up in Central Texas, the name of Cliff Watkins is one of the last you can expect to hear in the conversation. 

Using a modern diversified offense, Watkins has tallied 11 straight playoff berths with two coming at Eastland and the last nine coming at his current job as head coach of Glen Rose. So you’re unlikely to see him hosting a seminar on the wing-T anytime soon. 

This year, however, might be a bit different in the Tiger camp, with a very green set of skill personnel behind a massive, experienced offensive line.

Entering the 2025 season, Glen Rose’s projected starters up front are left tackle Kaden Gray-Dias (6-0, 220), left guard Clark Anderson (6-5, 325), center Chase Alexander (6-2, 275), right guard Braxtin Knight (6-3, 270) and right guard Jack Jewett (6-2, 235)