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DEL.ICIO.USMilton FB Toney Williams feels Tennessee’s pain
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On hand for Tennessee’s 29-9 drubbing visiting Alabama on Saturday, Milton running back Toney Williams empathized with the Volunteers, whom he’ll join on scholarship next season.
Perhaps nobody better understands the Vols’ 3-5 struggles this season. Milton endured 3-7 seasons during Williams’ freshman and sophomore seasons and a 6-4 campaign his junior year. Finally now, thanks to Williams’ 1,541 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, the Eagles (6-2, 5-2 in Region 6-AAAAA) are in contention to win their first region title since 1952.
Against Roswell last week, Williams learned yet another lesson in patience. He struggled to a season-low 100 yards and a touchdown, but the Eagles scored with nine seconds left to win 20-19.
“I can see (Tennessee’s) frustrated, but if you’re a competitor, you’ll keep competing,” Williams said. “I don’t see any quit in anybody.”
A player on The Georgia 150, Williams claims to never have doubted his ability during those seasons of struggle at Milton. Likewise, he claims he’s never once reconsidered his commitment to Tennessee.
“I really never got down myself,” Williams said. “I knew a season like we’re having was possible.”
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