RedandBlackATTACK
07-12-2006, 12:16 PM
Some college football news from the dark side.
"University of Miami sophomore Willie Williams, the nation's most highly recruited linebacker two years ago, has told coach Larry Coker he is interested in transferring, Coker said Tuesday
Though Coker stopped short of saying Williams' decision is final, a UM official said Williams is seeking his release and his departure is considered very likely, barring a surprising change of heart. UM is expected to grant Williams' release once he picks a new school.
He could not be reached for comment, and it was unclear where he would transfer. WQAM's Orlando Alzugaray, who reported rumors of Williams' interest in transferring, has mentioned Tennessee as a possible destination. However, a Big East source said Tuesday that West Virginia was a strong contender. Louisville also has been mentioned.
Williams entered UM amid considerable controversy. Shortly after he signed a letter of intent with UM in February 2004, the Hurricanes learned of his behavior during a January recruiting trip to the University of Florida.
Williams pleaded no contest to felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly discharging hotel extinguishers during that recruiting trip and allegedly hugging a student against her will.
Williams already was on probation for a 2002 burglary charge -- one of 10 arrests for theft-related incidents. A Broward County Circuit Court judge extended Williams' probation by three years and sentenced him to 250 hours of community service and ordered him to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to random tests for both. He has had no known legal incidents while at UM.
UM's admissions office went through a ''rigorous process'' before allowing Williams to enroll, athletic director Paul Dee said at the time.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/15018827.htm
Rick
C-Bus
"University of Miami sophomore Willie Williams, the nation's most highly recruited linebacker two years ago, has told coach Larry Coker he is interested in transferring, Coker said Tuesday
Though Coker stopped short of saying Williams' decision is final, a UM official said Williams is seeking his release and his departure is considered very likely, barring a surprising change of heart. UM is expected to grant Williams' release once he picks a new school.
He could not be reached for comment, and it was unclear where he would transfer. WQAM's Orlando Alzugaray, who reported rumors of Williams' interest in transferring, has mentioned Tennessee as a possible destination. However, a Big East source said Tuesday that West Virginia was a strong contender. Louisville also has been mentioned.
Williams entered UM amid considerable controversy. Shortly after he signed a letter of intent with UM in February 2004, the Hurricanes learned of his behavior during a January recruiting trip to the University of Florida.
Williams pleaded no contest to felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly discharging hotel extinguishers during that recruiting trip and allegedly hugging a student against her will.
Williams already was on probation for a 2002 burglary charge -- one of 10 arrests for theft-related incidents. A Broward County Circuit Court judge extended Williams' probation by three years and sentenced him to 250 hours of community service and ordered him to abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to random tests for both. He has had no known legal incidents while at UM.
UM's admissions office went through a ''rigorous process'' before allowing Williams to enroll, athletic director Paul Dee said at the time.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/15018827.htm
Rick
C-Bus
