Austin Williams signs Fin Aid with State

[Really Clark?]

Everybody gets all wrapped up in the drama but this is another one not to worry about. Signed today and half to have him. HAILSTATE!!

[msstate7]

Good deal. Are all EEs eligible to sign papers right now?

[RocketDawg]

He must be very good academically too since he had offers from the AF Academy and Harvard. Good to get this guy.

[Bothrops]

Welcome to Bulldog Country, Austin!

[SailingDawg]

Very smart kid. My son is in school with him. Should be a wonderful asset to our program.

[blacklistedbully]

Welcome to the Bulldog family, Austin!

[msbulldog]

Good, from what I've read he has potential! Certainly won't hurt our grade point average.
Welcome to the Bulldog family!

[was21]

Obviously a smart talented guy..smart is important as is talented

[Westdawg]

Not gonna lie, if I had a chance at a free Harvard education I would jump all over it.

[the59dawg]

Not gonna lie, if I had a chance at a free Harvard education I would jump all over it.

You couldn't stand that liberal bunch up there. But depends on your planned profession. Liberal arts and law, go for it.

[benbow]

Now that's a hell of a note: dissing a degree from Harvard because liberals pass through there. Have to think about that one.

[chef dixon]

Not gonna lie, if I had a chance at a free Harvard education I would jump all over it.

I don't know man. Go to a state school further south, take easier classes, bang hotter women, enjoy better weather, and the degree can get you to pretty much any profession a Harvard one could.

[Virgil Caine]

I don't know man. Go to a state school further south, take easier classes, bang hotter women, enjoy better weather, and the degree can get you to pretty much any profession a Harvard one could.

Totally hate this, but NYC, DC professional jobs will look down on State grads. I was once asked in an interview how it was possible that I got into my graduate school from State.

edit: don't get me wrong, this would be viewed the same from any non-Vandy SEC school though. not a problem particular to State.

[msstate7]

Not gonna lie, if I had a chance at a free Harvard education I would jump all over it.

I don't think Harvard gives athletic scholarships.

[msbulldog]

I don't think Harvard gives athletic scholarships.

No, but if your smart enough to get there, they have a tremendous endowment 'academic scholarship'.

[EngDawg]

No, but if your smart enough to get there, they have a tremendous endowment 'academic scholarship'.

AF academy has very good academics as well and at no cost to attendees. Of course the 4 year service commitment is a drawback if you don't won't to be career military.

[lamont]

http://247sports.com/player/austin-williams-81308


109th rated WR in the country.

[dawgday166]

http://247sports.com/player/austin-williams-81308


109th rated WR in the country.

Looks like a possession WR or a TE to me. IMO 40 times are always exaggerated meaning that he's probably slower than the 4.58. That doesn't necessarily mean he can't be pretty good but it doesn't look like he will stretch the field much, which is what we really need IMO.

[Gordon Gekko]

Looks like a possession WR or a TE to me. IMO 40 times are always exaggerated meaning that he's probably slower than the 4.58. That doesn't necessarily mean he can't be pretty good but it doesn't look like he will stretch the field much, which is what we really need IMO.

Also looks like a gritty player with a high football IQ

[dawgday166]

Also looks like a gritty player with a high football IQ

Those a good traits to have and you want those in your team makeup, but how can you tell that from a profile?

IMO you need upper tier athleticism as well as those 2 traits to get open against Bama's D and secondary.

ETA: I'm thinking of Bear Wilson. While he burst out of the gates, once teams became aware of him later on he really struggled to get separation down the field ... and he had some elite athleticism in his height and size. He didn't have much of an impact as a go-to target against the upper tier D's in the SEC, especially his senior year.