some kids can & do make good decisions…

Williams is my all-time favorite player to don the Blue and White. My first year here was his freshman season, which was obviously special. While he may not have fully lived up to his incredible athletic potential (I place the majority of the blame on that guy with the rad tribal arm tattoo), what he did for both the university and the program is incredible. I look at him as the root cause and turning point of the demise of the Dark Years. He put us back on the national map (for the right reasons) and helped other kids realize that Penn State is still a great place to both go to school and play football. Also, while he was out on the field, every time he touched the ball there was a chance he could do something special. Of course, sometimes it didn’t work, but not everything does. I will always remember D-Will, perhaps not just as a player, but more as a breath of fresh air that helped reinvigorate Penn State football.

and question the guys that decommit from a school just because it is struggling for a year or 2.

My friend is a nurse in MD and took care of his Mom. He was around a lot and she said he is a great guy. I will miss him.

Derrick Williams is the most important Penn State player since the beginning of the BCS era.

But pretty damn close at times. Not the most crisp route-runner, but will get much better in that area I am sure, because there’s no doubting the kid’s work ethic. And while he wasn’t unstoppable, he was versatile enough to make our offense that much more unstoppable just because of his presence. A big, strong, fast, athletic, versatile, mature leader is a rare thing in any sport at any level and we were able to enjoy four years with one. Good luck in the future!