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Williams is a Badger . . . who sings the fight song

Todd Milles — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:20:39 +0000

Walker Williams finally exhaled Wednesday morning.

The day before, he had just finished up finals at Tacoma Baptist Schools. On Wednesday morning – national letter of intent day – he arrived at the library to the sight he had been waiting for.

Congratulatory cake of signing with Wisconsin was laid out on the table. A Badgers’ football promotional video was played. A personal slide show presentation went down.

But the real honor of becoming the third Tacoma Baptist football player to sign with an NCAA Division I school in 21 seasons?

Williams got to sing the Wisconsin fight song …

Northwest Nuggets: Silver Anniversary Edition

Doug Pacey — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:27:57 +0000

Twenty-five years ago, The News Tribune published its first its annual look at the top football recruits in the region — the Northwest Nuggets. At the time, this was the only recruiting resource available in the region. It was a smashing success and other publications in the area followed suit. Twenty-five years later, the niche market of recruiting coverage has exploded, spawning websites backed by billion-dollar companies.

On Sunday, the TNT will publish its Silver Anniversary Edition of the Northwest Nuggets, examining the past and looking to the future of recruiting coverage, and, of course, lay out the top recruits …

Football: Walker Williams recounts Semper Fi bowl; turns down official visit to UW

Doug Pacey — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:33:03 +0000

Tacoma Baptist senior Walker Williams, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound offensive tackle bound for the University of Wisconsin, returned Wednesday evening from playing in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Phoenix.

Williams welcomed the chance to face elite competition.

“I went 100 percent on every play because you don’t want to look stupid on national TV,” said Williams, who had six pancake blocks in the game. “I don’t want to be on someone’s highlight reel.”

Williams enjoyed pageantry of the event. He also met three generals and a sergeant major, the highest non-commissioned officer in the Marine Corps.

“I wouldn’t want to …

Walker Williams honored by Semper Fidelis All-American Game

Doug Pacey — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:16:28 +0000

Representatives from the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl stopped by Tacoma Baptist Thursday afternoon to present Walker Williams with a jersey for the 2012 game.

Williams, a 6-foot-7, 315-pound senior offensive tackle, has given an oral commitment to the University of Wisconsin.

Here’s a link with more information on the game.

The News Tribune’s 2011 All-State Football Team

Doug Pacey — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:25:44 +0000

THE NEWS TRIBUNE’S 2011 ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Tyler Hasty, Bellevue
QB/DB, 5-11, 185, Senior

Hasty makes top-ranked Bellevue’s fine-tuned offensive go and provides pop on defense. He turned in his finest offensive performance in one of the Wolverines’ biggest games, rushing for 113 yards and four TDs on 17 carries in a 35-14 win over Lakes in the quarterfinals on the way to a fourth straight trip to the Class 3A state finals. He also helped run-oriented Bellevue add a passing attack this season, throwing for almost 1,000 yards and 9 TDs. KingCo …

Football: Walker Williams to receive Semper Fidelis Bowl jersey Thursday

Doug Pacey — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:56:06 +0000

Walker Williams will be honored by the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on Thursday at Tacoma Baptist. Williams is orally committed to the University of Wisconsin.

Here’s the release:

Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Selection Tour Coming to Tacoma Baptist High School

Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl representatives are coming to Tacoma on Dec. 1 to present Tacoma Baptist High School’s Walker Williams with his invitation to the inaugural bowl game. The event will include a welcome presentation from bowl representatives and a special presentation of game apparel to Walker.

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Football: Recruiting updates, video interviews with Garnett, Banner

Doug Pacey — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:47:08 +0000

In Sunday’s newspaper (and online), we’re running features on a trio of outstanding offensive tackles – Lakes’ Zach Banner, Puyallup’s Joshua Garnett and Tacoma Baptist’s Walker Williams.

The South Sound – and probably the state – has never had three offensive tackles in the same class that drew the amount of recruiting interest as Banner, Garnett and Williams.

Here’s link to the feature stories.

Williams, a 6-foot-7, 320-pound senior, was the first of the trio to give an oral commitment, pledging on Friday to attend the University of Wisconsin. Click here for a video interview with Williams, plus …

Football: Walker Williams goes nuclear, commits to Wisconsin (w/video)

Doug Pacey — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:57:16 +0000

EDIT: Story from signing day when Walker Williams sings “On Wisconsin”

EDIT: This feature on Walker Williams was published Jan. 21 as part of The News Tribune’s 25th Annual Northwest Nuggets recruiting package.

Tacoma Baptist’s massive offensive tackle Walker Williams, he stands 6-foot-7, 320 pounds, gave an oral commitment on Friday to attend the University of Wisconsin.

“Making the call to tell the Wisconsin coaches, it was a feeling of relief,” Williams said. “They were really excited.”

Williams returned from a trip to the Madison, Wis., campus earlier in the week, having toured UW for the second time …

Football: Tacoma Baptist’s Walker Williams selected to Semper Fidelis game

Doug Pacey — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:15:08 +0000

Tacoma Baptist standout offensive lineman Walker Williams will play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Phoenix in January.

Coincidentally, about an hour before receiving this release I spoke with Walker about setting up an interview for next week. He told me he’s planning to take an unofficial visit to the University of Wisconsin next week. Williams, who stands 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds, has scholarship offers from Washington, Colorado, UCLA, Utah, Oregon State and Wisconsin.

Williams is one of four Washington players selected to play in the game. Mariner running back Kei’Varae Russell, Mercer Island quarterback Jeff Lindquist and Juanita …