There's little doubt that Willie Williams has always had the ability to play against anyone, and despite his many problems in the past, the one-time Monsignor Pace and Carol City standout linebacker has found a way to keep on moving forward – even if the school is small and the crowds are even smaller.
Far from the city traffic of South Florida, Williams, a starting linebacker for No. 14 Union College (6-2) in Barbourville, K.Y., is turning plenty of heads, and showing NFL scouts that he still has the same talent that brought him so much fame before signing with the University of Miami.
On Thursday, in a 33-27 loss to No. 25 Shorter (Ga.) College, Williams recorded a school-record 22 tackles with two going for a loss of 4 yards and a forced fumble.
Williams now has 105 tackles on the season, becoming the 11th player in program history to record 100 tackles in a season. His 105 stops ranks sixth in program history. His team still has three regular season games left before the playoffs.
LARRY BLUSTEIN
lblustein@miamiherald.com
Love to read things like this. Having known his family for years, I am proud of Willie.
When he was running out of options, he chose to do the right thing go back to school...any school.
I believe his brother is being redshirted at LSU.
Posted by: Lester Jean | October 24, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Praying for you WW
Posted by: Edfutbol | October 25, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Praying for you WW
Posted by: Edfutbol | October 25, 2008 at 10:16 AM
personally lived a much different life much earlier than willie,i changed my life,51 presently.i always felt a football conection,for him with CC, UM,even thoe im a bull.when i would ask wheres willie, no one knew,sort of praying he did not give up,taking the wrong path.most happy to know/learn he is headed in the right direction still turning heads along the way.the cane player i always wanted at um. zach
Posted by: zachary l king | October 26, 2008 at 08:35 AM
the chiefs never lost site or hope for mr.w.willams. he's still and always the talk of the town here,just last nite at our monthly meeting in a undisclosed location.123 Chief Pride !
Posted by: rellik | October 26, 2008 at 06:32 PM
im a former north miami swamp dawg(c/o 92) and former Cane. im so happy to see willie turning his life around. congrats young man and the keep up the hard work.
Posted by: EL | October 27, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Even if he doesnt make it to the NFL I hope he receives his degree!
Posted by: football | October 28, 2008 at 06:59 AM