Grad transfer David Williams commits to the Hogs

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Former South Carolina RB David Williams
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[HoggusMaximus]

Getting a grad transfer is awesome, having that maturity in the backfield can only help.

[TheRazorback500]

Good to hear! Badly needed depth at a critical position.

[rljjr]

I don't know much about his rushing stats, but I imagine with his maturity he knows how to pass block, which is critical (this is not sarcastic).

[Wildhog]

Good deal. 

[PorkRinds]

Needed this one.

[Sivad]

Needed and very welcomed.

[HogWildBison2011]

I like it! Kinda odd with the last name tho. First Jonathan Williams, R Williams, Maleek Williams, and now David Williams... and thats just RB. We also had a Joshua Williams at LB

[factchecker]

https://www.reddit.com/r/razorbacks/comments/6hqh4d/scar_grad_transfer_rb_david_williams_announces/

David Williams

All Purpose Back, Class of 2013

6-0.5, 204 lbs — From Philadelphia, PA (Imhotep Institute)

Rankings

SERVICE   RATING   POSITION   STATE   OVERALL
247           ★★★★☆   #8 APB   #7 in PA   #145 overall
Rivals   ★★★★☆   #21 RB   #8 in PA   -
Scout   ★★★★☆   #23 RB   #2 RB in PA   #192 overall
ESPN   ★★★★☆   #13 RB   #6 in PA   #131 overall
Composite   ★★★★☆   #8 APB   #7 in PA   #160 overall

Recruiting Offers:
- Arizona
- Arizona State
- Auburn
- Boston College
- California
- Connecticut
- Maryland
- Miami (FL)
- Michigan State
- NC State
- Nebraska
- Notre Dame
- Ohio State
- Penn State
- Pittsburgh
- Purdue
- Rutgers
- South Carolina
- Temple
- Tennessee
- UCF
- USC
- Villanova
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin

[HardingHog]

Welcome to the Hogs, Mr. Williams!

Nice addition to a backfield without much experience. This help in depth will possibly help keep us from having to put someone on the field who isn't completely ready for SEC level of play

[King Kong]

Apparently, he ran a Sub 4.4 one spring at South Carolina

[yraciv]

You know whats funny? My girlfriend actually talked to him on a flight to Philly last week, and he told her that he was heading to AR.  She said Williams something from SC and had dno idea his position, so I wish I could have said I knew this was coming, but I had no idea.

[Arkamedes]

Welcome to the Razorback Family, Mr. Williams! Here's hoping you're one of our next 1,000 yard rushers! Woo Pig!!

[Mike_e]

I'd feel just turrable if he brought his playbook with him. 

[NoogaHog]

I'd feel just turrable if he brought his playbook with him. 

I envision Coach Muschamp's playbook with about 300 defensive schemes and the offense section says "Hand it to the fast guy behind you" or Throw when one of the little guys gets open"


And BTW, welcome Mr. Williams

[Paul]

We needed good need

[Porked Tongue]

Won't hurt.
Low risk.

[lumphog]

I hope he SHOWS OUT here & we can use his stats to recruit elite RBs & show them what they're missing

[hawgmasta]

I envision Coach Muschamp's playbook with about 300 defensive schemes and the offense section says "Hand it to the fast guy behind you" or Throw when one of the little guys gets open"


And BTW, welcome Mr. Williams

Coach Muschamp?

[factchecker]

Coach Muschamp?

South Cackalacky's head coach.

[BigSexyHog]

Kick ass!!!! wps

[Pig in the Pokey]

huge get!

[rzrbk4life]

Welcome mr Williams!

[Bubba's Bruisers]

Looks like a great addition.  One year of eligibility, right?

[King Kong]

Looks like a great addition.  One year of eligibility, right?

Correct

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

At the least, if he shows other grad transfers that Arkansas is a viable option this opens another avenue by which to acquire talent.
Win - win here.

I'm pretty certain that CBB is already using his success with a certain QB at Wisconsin as a selling point...

[longpig]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

[southeasthog]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

Enos.

[ricepig]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

Opportunity. We basically traded Juan Day for him, I love in-state guys, but the knee injuries killed his career here.

[onebadrubi]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

A chance to win? 

[King Kong]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

Other than a better OC, QB, and better players run blockers. I guess nothing

[longpig]

Other than a better OC, QB, and better players run blockers. I guess nothing

You sure about all that?  Willard has some big names on his staff (Kurt Roper) and had a very respectable rebuilding year at SC.  Hopefully Coach Mitchell can get this kids light turned on in short order.

[King Kong]

You sure about all that?  Willard has some big names on his staff (Kurt Roper) and had a very respectable rebuilding year at SC.  Hopefully Coach Mitchell can get this kids light turned on in short order.

Yes I'm sure about that. SC was dead last in Total yards last season and in points per game. Second to last in rushing yards.

In 2014 at FL Roper's O was next to last in Total yards 8th in scoring and 8th in rushing yards

I'm not giving him credit for Duke when Offensive guru Cutliffle is there. IMO that would be like giving Paul Petrino credit for Bobby's offense

[hawganatic]

What does our offense have that SC's doesn't that will allow him to be more productive?

Our head coach has a proven track record of producing good to great running backs.  SC's head coach not so much.

Say what you want about Beliema's game management or prep, but this area of his coaching speaks for itself.

[HogsonHicks]

You sure about all that?  Willard has some big names on his staff (Kurt Roper) and had a very respectable rebuilding year at SC.  Hopefully Coach Mitchell can get this kids light turned on in short order.

Good grief, some have inferiority complexes with Bama, but South Carolina? 

CBB's resume and sustained success dwarfs Muschump's.  Not even close.

[The_Boot_stops_here]

This is neither a "huge get" nor anything worth being negative about. There is no risk, he adds depth and maybe he'll even contribute a little something for a year. Sounds like a win to me considering the depth situation

[rzrbkman]

Like, I stated in another thread, the Hogs needed another RB on the roster that was ready to carry the ball and to be able to spread the carries around in a blowout game.

[daBoar]

This is neither a "huge get" nor anything worth being negative about. There is no risk, he adds depth and maybe he'll even contribute a little something for a year. Sounds like a win to me considering the depth situation

I'd say getting a starting QB from ND with stunning wheels is "huge", so I agree with part of the above.  On the other hand, if the team's biggest need was to have another RB with SEC experience, then his transfer is a great get at near the last hour.   Much more than just "depth" in my opinion.

[Vantage 8 dude]

You sure about all that?  Willard has some big names on his staff (Kurt Roper) and had a very respectable rebuilding year at SC.  Hopefully Coach Mitchell can get this kids light turned on in short order.

Very simple truth: "Big names on staff" mean absolutely zilch, nada, nothing if they can't/don't produce. Ultimately the name means nothing in that respect.

[Kevin]

Why can some of you not be happy we added a rb with experience to an otherwise inexperienced unit

[Vantage 8 dude]

Why can some of you not be happy we added a rb with experience to an otherwise inexperienced unit

Because.............it's Hogville. Anything else need be said

[The_Boot_stops_here]

Having big names on the staff is literally the most important thing a program can do. It's the difference in most wins and losses

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Having big names on the staff is literally the most important thing a program can do. It's the difference in most wins and losses

I agree for the most part. I also in no way would included Kurt Roper as a big name. Despite his Razorback connections

[Vantage 8 dude]

Having big names on the staff is literally the most important thing a program can do. It's the difference in most wins and losses

No, having guys that can effectively COACH and RECRUIT, big name or not, are far more important. 

[Wildhog]

Having big names on the staff is literally the most important thing a program can do. It's the difference in most wins and losses

I tend to agree.  Paul Rhoads is the latest example.  We hire him as DB coach, and lo and behold- we start landing big time DB's.

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

No, having guys that can effectively COACH and RECRUIT, big name or not, are far more important. 

That's typically how end up with a big name

[SamBuckhart]

WOOO PIG, Mr. Williams!!!

[Hoggish1]

I like it! Kinda odd with the last name tho. First Jonathan Williams, R Williams, Maleek Williams, and now David Williams... and thats just RB. We also had a Joshua Williams at LB

TEU and now Williams U...

[OneTuskOverTheLine™]

You know whats funny? My girlfriend actually talked to him on a flight to Philly last week, and he told her that he was heading to AR.  She said Williams something from SC and had dno idea his position, so I wish I could have said I knew this was coming, but I had no idea.

Annnnnnddddduh... That's the kind of off season speculation thread that would have turned this place into a frenzy...