Kevin WIlliams interview

commando said:
cm husker said:
Could it be as simple as: be face 5 years of his college years to Nebraska and wants to play at a university that's a 4 hour drive from his hometown?
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he could have said that if it was the reason. he didn't even hint at that though.
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He did say he felt he was ready for something new after earning his double major.

I think that geography among the SEC teams could be how he chooses among the teams he's considering, though.

 
Could it be as simple as: be face 5 years of his college years to Nebraska and wants to play at a university that's a 4 hour drive from his hometown?
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Could be he is bored with Nebraska. The people he used to hang out with are gone, his old coaches are gone, he has his degree, so what's the point? Where does his girlfriend live? He mentioned her being involved in the choice.

 
cm husker said:
Could it be as simple as: be face 5 years of his college years to Nebraska and wants to play at a university that's a 4 hour drive from his hometown?
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No. Obviously he isn't happy here and wanted out. He (at least in his head) had guaranteed PT here. That won't be the case anywhere else. Why wouldn't you just say that was the reason or not say anything at all if that was the reason? Instead he feels the need to go and flame the coaches and program. Clearly this was about more than playing time or location.

 
onlyHskrfaninIL said:
cm husker said:
Could it be as simple as: be face 5 years of his college years to Nebraska and wants to play at a university that's a 4 hour drive from his hometown?
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No. Obviously he isn't happy here and wanted out. He (at least in his head) had guaranteed PT here. That won't be the case anywhere else. Why wouldn't you just say that was the reason or not say anything at all if that was the reason? Instead he feels the need to go and flame the coaches and program. Clearly this was about more than playing time or location.
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You obviously didn't listen to the interview.

 
As begrudging as it is to admit it, he does have a point. The SEC has had more players drafted the last 8 years than any of the Power 5 Conferences. The SEC label does carry weight at the next level.

The SEC led the nation's conferences in draft picks for the ninth consecutive year in 2015. The last time that the SEC did not top the conference draft list was in 2006, when the ACC had 52, the Big Ten had 41 and the SEC had 37. http://www.secsports.com/collection/12794214/sec-2015-nfl-draft
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As begrudging as it is to admit it, he does have a point. The SEC has had more players drafted the last 8 years than any of the Power 5 Conferences. The SEC label does carry weight at the next level.

The SEC led the nation's conferences in draft picks for the ninth consecutive year in 2015. The last time that the SEC did not top the conference draft list was in 2006, when the ACC had 52, the Big Ten had 41 and the SEC had 37. http://www.secsports.com/collection/12794214/sec-2015-nfl-draft
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Disagree. The NFL does not care what conference you played in. They care about your skill, talent, etc. Carson Wentz didn't even play at an FBS program and he's projected to be a first rounder, perhaps even first overall pick.

The SEC has had more NFL draft picks in recent years because they've had more talent. End of story.

 
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Disagree. The NFL does not care what conference you played in. They care about your skill, talent, etc
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So you are saying it doesn't really matter if Williams plays at Kentucky or Nebraska, as long as he has an injury free, productive year.

 
Best of luck to KW. Hope he finds success wherever he winds up.

Personally, I don't think he's got the durability to be a star DT anywhere he goes, but I hope his career reaches whatever heights he wants it to and he finds happiness in the next chapter of his life.

 
HuskerExpat said:
theknife said:
As begrudging as it is to admit it, he does have a point. The SEC has had more players drafted the last 8 years than any of the Power 5 Conferences. The SEC label does carry weight at the next level.

The SEC led the nation's conferences in draft picks for the ninth consecutive year in 2015. The last time that the SEC did not top the conference draft list was in 2006, when the ACC had 52, the Big Ten had 41 and the SEC had 37. http://www.secsports.com/collection/12794214/sec-2015-nfl-draft
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Disagree. The NFL does not care what conference you played in. They care about your skill, talent, etc. Carson Wentz didn't even play at an FBS program and he's projected to be a first rounder, perhaps even first overall pick.

The SEC has had more NFL draft picks in recent years because they've had more talent. End of story.
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Yes, they don't care where you come from if you are good enough, but if the perception is your conference has the most talent, than in in my opinion ,easier to assume an equally rated player might get the preference based on his perceived level of competition.

 
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No there was nothing inflammatory by Williams. Or McMullen. I have no problem with their choices. I really dont. Ill be the last to call McMullen a quitter because of the reasons hes doing it for. And Williams, its his life. But that doesnt mean im not gonna raise my eyebrow as to why each of these guys wasted their own time and our coaches and other players' time by sticking out another spring. Thats ok. Its ok to ask why without being labeled as some hateful fan. And its also ok to say either be all in or 100% all out. Im a fan of Nebraska and the program doesnt have time or space for half hearts. Good luck. But if you doubt your role you need to go. Its a harsh truth. Which is a concept this pu&&y society is quickly forgetting.

 
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theknife said:
HuskerExpat said:
theknife said:
As begrudging as it is to admit it, he does have a point. The SEC has had more players drafted the last 8 years than any of the Power 5 Conferences. The SEC label does carry weight at the next level.

The SEC led the nation's conferences in draft picks for the ninth consecutive year in 2015. The last time that the SEC did not top the conference draft list was in 2006, when the ACC had 52, the Big Ten had 41 and the SEC had 37. http://www.secsports.com/collection/12794214/sec-2015-nfl-draft
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Disagree. The NFL does not care what conference you played in. They care about your skill, talent, etc. Carson Wentz didn't even play at an FBS program and he's projected to be a first rounder, perhaps even first overall pick.

The SEC has had more NFL draft picks in recent years because they've had more talent. End of story.
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Yes, they don't care where you come from if you are good enough, but if the perception is your conference has the most talent, than in in my opinion ,easier to assume an equally rated player might get the preference based on his perceived level of competition.
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There is certainly a perception bias that players from the SEC receive. Yes, it still depends on the individual player, but if Player A and Player B are equally rated, the NFL team will most likely go with the one from the SEC, because that's where the perceived highest level of college football is played. I am sure Kevin Williams was sold hard on this SEC perception by the coaches from that conference that are recruiting him.

 
Did McMullen and Williams also promise to take any of you to the prom and then back out at the last minute? Because that's the kind of vibe coming from some of these posts.

Think more positive, like the St. Crispin's day speech Henry V gave in Shakespeare's play: "...the fewer men, the greater share of honor..."

 
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