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Jason White's Third Knee
7/12/2006, 10:08 AM
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) -- Willie Williams has asked Miami to release him from his scholarship, and is beginning the process of finding a new school.
The linebacker -- who was allowed to enroll at Miami two years ago despite having 11 entries on his arrest record -- was touted as one of the nation's best defensive players coming out of high school, but never became a starter with the Hurricanes.


"Whatever is best for Willie, I will be in favor of," Miami coach Larry Coker said in a statement released by the school.


Williams has not yet enrolled at any other school, and it's still possible that he could return to the Hurricanes if he changes his mind. Practice for the 2006 season begins next month.


Williams signed with Miami on Feb. 4, 2004, the day his arrest record became known publicly. He spent a few days in jail for violating probation, then had his admission to Miami scrutinized, delayed -- and eventually allowed, provided he adhered to strict academic and off-field ground rules.
He was redshirted for the 2004 season because of a knee injury, then appeared mostly as a backup and special-teams standout in


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yermom
7/12/2006, 10:12 AM
who? ;)
Jason White's Third Knee
7/12/2006, 10:18 AM
Exactly.
sooneron
7/12/2006, 10:20 AM
I would have liked seeing A Patrick or whoever school his azz next year.
Jason White's Third Knee
7/12/2006, 10:23 AM
I would have liked seeing A Patrick or whoever school his azz next year.

Ahh, but would be be starting by then?
stoopified
7/12/2006, 10:25 AM
Hey Drunkenberger,heres a player for ya.
fadada1
7/12/2006, 10:28 AM
11 entries on his arrest record.... HAHAHA, that's rich.

one time... OK, we all have our moments. two times.... maybe you had a small slip in judgement. 11 TIMES??????? seriously, does miami have any kind of screening process for its students?????
Jason White's Third Knee
7/12/2006, 10:36 AM
11 entries on his arrest record.... HAHAHA, that's rich.

one time... OK, we all have our moments. two times.... maybe you had a small slip in judgement. 11 TIMES??????? seriously, does miami have any kind of screening process for its students?????


Ahem. Um, no.
#1-Erin-Higgins-Fan
7/12/2006, 10:55 AM
11 entries on his arrest record?!?!? Well, he's at the right school. Hook 'em
Dio
7/12/2006, 11:00 AM
By the title of this thread, I thought maybe Ricky had found the Canadian weed to be more to his liking.
XingTheRubicon
7/12/2006, 11:25 AM
But, but he was a 5 Star LB? One of the top 3 players coming out of HS.
jkm, the stolen pifwafwi
7/12/2006, 11:30 AM
keith rivers, willie williams, and chris patterson were the top 3 linebackers that year...
MamaMia
7/12/2006, 11:40 AM
So, who wants him? LSU?
CrimsonChampion
7/12/2006, 11:41 AM
11 entries on his arrest record?!?!? Well, he's at the right school. Hook 'em
I guess criami didn't meet his standards of rape and other felonies, he'll probably end up at some texas school or l.s.u.
Snrfn4ever08
7/12/2006, 11:42 AM
Ahem. Um, no.
that's why we all love to call them Thug U
toast
7/12/2006, 02:27 PM
I wonder if he's wanting some more trips on private jets with lots of food.
SoonerDood
7/12/2006, 04:15 PM
I've never in my life been so glad I was so wrong about something.
stonecoldsoonerfan
7/12/2006, 04:25 PM
gundy would be happy to have him, but he'd have to bully someone elses scholly away from them to get him.
the_ouskull
7/12/2006, 04:32 PM
He sounds like a quality individual. We'd love to have him.

Sincerely,
Oklahoma State University
TheGodfather889
7/12/2006, 08:45 PM
Willie Williams was a stud in highschool. His freshman year he broke his thumb and redshirted. I figured then he'd have two great years and go to the NFL. But for whatever reason Larry Coker decided not to play him. That was a dumb decision because this kid is great.
jkm, the stolen pifwafwi
7/12/2006, 08:56 PM
Willie Williams was a stud in highschool. His freshman year he broke his thumb and redshirted. I figured then he'd have two great years and go to the NFL. But for whatever reason Larry Coker decided not to play him. That was a dumb decision because this kid is great.

he tore his acl
SelmaBamaFan
7/12/2006, 10:23 PM
Word on the street is he is looking into Tennessee.


So basically it's a lateral move, although I think UT is better at covering that type of stuff up.
goingoneight
7/12/2006, 11:02 PM
Hey Gumby,heres a player for ya. 11 entries on his arrest record! That's like twenty-teen-ish below the school limit.

;)
Wishboned
7/13/2006, 05:25 PM
11 entries on his arrest record should have put him really close to early graduation at UM.
Jason White's Third Knee
7/14/2006, 10:01 AM
Word on the street is he is looking into Tennessee.


So basically it's a lateral move, although I think UT is better at covering that type of stuff up.

Especially with their ****ty record from last year. No pub. If you suck, who cares about improprieties?
Tear Down This Wall
7/14/2006, 10:52 AM
Phil Fulmer would take him for sure now that Steve Spurrier is back in the SEC and whipping his butt again! :D
caphorns
7/14/2006, 11:28 AM
Aren't most criminoles or crimiami almost always looking for another gig? Another school or maybe as a deity. I'm glad those schools choose to cowtow their recruiting pitches to attract the worst of the worst. He does sound perfect for Fulmer.