Doug Williams Heard Coach Art Briles Won
FRISCO - Doug Williams is an iconic figure at the NFL level with the Washington Commanders and at the college level with Grambling, his alma mater. But last week's hiring at his alma mater of controversial former Baylor coach Art Briles has ruined Williams' affiliation with the school, he said."If thats what they want to do, thats fine,'' Williams declared. "Im out.But on Monday, Grambling ran a reverse, as Briles will reportedly not join the school.Williams was displeased with Grambling head coach Hue Jackson's plan, as Briles was to
Gerald Henderson Jersey bejoining Jackson's staff as the new offensive coordinator.Im not a fan at all. Im very, very disappointed in Grambling, I really am," Williams told Nicki Jhabvala of . "I talked to the AD a couple times. They knew where I stood, but they did it andif thats what they want to do, thats fine. Im out.Briles, 66, was fired by Baylor in 2016following an
Ben Simmons Jersey investigation into accusations of sexual a sault that found school and football program administrators failed to adequately handle those allegations. Since then, he has coached in the Italian Football League and at Mount Vernon High School in Texas 2019-20. During his time in Waco, Briles compiled a 65-37 record over eight seasons and led the Bears to two Big 12 championships. Following his firing, Briles released a statement claiming he was unaware of any sexual violence perpetrated by his players and denying he performed any cover-up during his tenure. Scroll to ContinueLet me be clear: I did not cover up any sexual violence, Briles . I had no contact with anyone that claimed to be a victim of sexual or domestic a sault
Justin Anderson Jersey . Anyone well-versed in my work as a coach knows that I strove to promote excellence, but never at the sacrifice of safety for anyone. Williams starred at Grambling in the 1977 season. He finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting before being selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17th overall in the 1978 NFL Draft.Joining Washington in
Jahlil Okafor Jersey 1986, Williams became the first Black quarterback to both start and win a Super Bowl in 1988. Williams threw for 340 and four touchdowns against Denver and was named Super Bowl XXII MVP. He was once Grambling's head coach and since 2014 has worked for the Washington franchise in a
Clarence Weatherspoon Jersey variety of capacities, and is presently a senior advisor.Grambling State athletic director on Thursday that school would support Briles and help him transition back to coaching at the collegiate level. Im rooted in fact, said. I know a lot of things are said and done. We felt it was appropriate to give him a chance to really redeem himself after understanding where the facts lie.In doing so, however, Grambling was gainingArt Briles but losing Doug Williams. It seems somebody may have realized thats not a very even trade.